Dr. Eugene Janzen receives Carl Block Award

Congratulations to Dr. Eugene Janzen who was awarded the 2018 Carl Block Award from the Canadian Animal Health Coalition (CAHC).

 The peer-nominated award is presented for outstanding contributions in the field of livestock animal health.

Dr. Janzen's involvement with a variety of organizations and his research activities has led to extension work with practical application to beef producers that improve health and welfare of Canadian herds

“Dr. Janzen's commitment to animal agriculture has been clearly demonstrated over decades of involvement both in beef cattle production and education of generations of veterinary students,” said Mark Beaven, CAHC Executive Director. “His leadership in the development of University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine played a pivotal role in promoting that institution’s focus on animal agriculture, and his training of hundreds of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students in veterinary medicine will ensure that his influence continues to impact animal agriculture.”

Janzen’s research into the diagnosis and prevention of disease and promotion of animal health and welfare in agriculture were also factors leading to the award, along with his tireless effort in the area of pain assessment and mitigation in cattle and improving the quality of life of production animals.

“Dr. Janzen's involvement with a variety of organizations and his research activities has led to extension work with practical application to beef producers that improve health and welfare of Canadian herds,” said Beaven.  “Considering that the primary criteria to receive the Carl Block Award is that recipients demonstrate leadership, commitment and passion for enhancing animal agriculture in Canada, it is fitting to have Dr. Eugene Janzen as the 2018 recipient.”