Dr. Robert Tremblay Honored with the Elanco / Dr. Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award
Elanco Canada honours Dr. Robert Tremblay with the fourth Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to bovine veterinary medicine in Canada.
Mississauga, Ontario, September 12, 2024 – Elanco Canada is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Tremblay has been awarded the fourth Elanco / Dr. Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the field of bovine veterinary medicine in Canada.
The Elanco / Dr. Brian MacNaughton award honors a veterinarian for significant contributions to the Canadian Association of Bovine Veterinarians (CABV) and to organized veterinary medicine in Canada at the national level. This award commemorates Dr. Brian MacNaughton, a visionary Ontario bovine veterinarian who advocated for a national bovine veterinary organization to unite regional associations and amplify their collective voice for the benefit of the profession and related industries.
"Dr. Tremblay's dedication to bovine health is truly remarkable," said Michelle McCotter, General Manager of Elanco Canada. "His leadership in disease prevention and control, along with his commitment to advancing best practices in the field, has significantly benefited Canadian cattle farmers and the industry as a whole. We are honored to recognize his achievements."
Dr. Robert Tremblay grew up in New Brunswick and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in 1982, after which he started his career in large animal practice with the NB Department of Agriculture in Woodstock, New Brunswick. Eager to expand his expertise, he pursued further studies at the University of Guelph and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Science degree in 1988. He remained at OVC as faculty in Large Animal Medicine until 1992 and became a Diplomat in the same field with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
From 1992 until 1999, Dr. Tremblay served as a Health Consultant for cattle and ruminants at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. He also became one of the experts on bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) during the outbreaks in the province, assisting in vaccine development and control of the outbreak. In 1999, Dr. Tremblay joined Boehringer Ingelheim where he worked until his recent retirement. In his role as a Technical Services Veterinarian, he engaged with producers and veterinarians at various events across the country to explore new methods for enhancing veterinary and farm practices.
Dr. Tremblay has significantly contributed to the field through numerous articles in journals and magazines. Largely dedicating his career to preventing and controlling diseases in cattle, he has led numerous information sessions and roundtables for producers and veterinarians, with a focus on disease prevention and animal welfare. Moreover, Dr. Tremblay's extensive experience and expertise has made him a sought-after expert on food producing-animal-related advisory committees, including the Canadian Quality Milk and the proAction programs (Dairy Farmers of Canada) and the Verified Beef Production program (Canadian Cattlemen Association).
In line with those remarkable achievements, Dr. Tremblay has also continuously been involved in veterinary organizations. For example, an instrumental force behind the Atlantic Bovine Practitioner Association (ABPA) since 2000, Dr. Tremblay has continuously upheld the ABPA’s mission through various leadership roles and as a key leader ensuring its continuity.
Finally, a seasoned CABV Board member and past President, Dr. Tremblay currently serves as its 1st Vice President and is poised to be President again in the near future.
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This award is named in memory of Dr. Brian MacNaughton, an outstanding bovine veterinarian from Ontario, who had the vision of a national bovine veterinary organization that would represent the interests of bovine veterinarians in matters of a national scope. Dr. MacNaughton passed away in September of 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Presented biennially, Elanco Canada is proud to sponsor this award to recognize and commemorate Dr. MacNaughton’s vision, his spirit, and his passion.
