Albuquerque, N.M., was the site of the 47th Annual Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Dr. Angela M. Daniels, DVM, from Dalhart, Texas, was recognized for her participation in the Dairy Quality Center's Verified Premium Plus Program during the Dessert Reception sponsored by Merial.Keith R. Carlson, Executive Director of the Dairy Quality Center is pleased to announce Dr. Daniels as the Quality Veterinarian of the Year. "Dr. Daniels' dedication to her dairy clients includes the verification process to review various protocols and support regular training programs at the dairies," Carlson says. One of Dr. Daniels' main goals for her clients is to produce safe and high-quality milk and dairy beef for consumers. Through the Verified Premium Plus Program, her clients earn premiums beyond grade and yield for their direct-marketed dairy beef. Dr. Daniels' consultation helps dairy producers eliminate violative residues when marketing milk and dairy beef.
Merial, a world-leading animal health company, Duluth, Ga., and the Dairy Quality Center (DQC), Stratford, Iowa, co-sponsor this annual award, designed to recognize veterinarians who help dairy producers implement quality management practices within their operation.
"We are proud to support this award as part of our continued commitment to supporting the veterinarians who have a positive impact on the sustainability of the dairy industry," says Dr. Tom Van Dyke, DVM, Manager of Veterinary Services, Merial. "We applaud Dr. Daniels' dedication to strengthening production practices in an effort to produce the highest quality milk and dairy beef possible and keep the dairy profitable."
Dr. Daniels is associated with Circle H Headquarters in Dalhart, Texas. She is committed to her producers and their dairies and strives to guide them to be profitable. Dr. Daniels is a shining example that the veterinary/client relationship is viable and successful for all involved.
Congratulations to you, Dr. Daniels, for your commitment to the sustainability of your dairy clients and to the dairy industry!
Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial employs approximately 6,200 people and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide with close to 2 billion of sales in 2013. Merial is a Sanofi company. For more information, please see www.merial.com.
9.18.2014