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Dr. Émile Bouchard Receives the 2022 Dr. Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award

Elanco Canada honours Dr. Émile Bouchard with the third Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to bovine veterinary medicine in Canada.

“We are pleased to recognize Dr. Bouchard for his contributions to the field of bovine veterinary medicine”, said Michelle McCotter, General Manager of Elanco Canada. “Dr. Bouchard is renowned for his leadership and implication in the veterinary profession and truly embodies the spirit and purpose of the Dr. Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award.”

Born into a famous hockey playing family, Dr. Bouchard graduated in 1981 from the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire (FMV) of the Université de Montréal. After his internship, he started working at the FMV Ambulatory Clinic in 1982. Realizing the importance of modernizing dairy herd health management at the Ambulatory Clinic and in the province, Emile obtained a leave of absence in 1984 to pursue a population medicine residency program and an MPVM degree at the University of California, Davis.

Upon his return in 1988, in addition to his teaching and field service roles at FMV, Emile led, along with his colleagues Drs. Michel Bigras-Poulin and Denis Du Tremblay, the large R&D endeavour called Projet ASTLQ (Improvement of Dairy Herd Health in Quebec), which resulted in 1993 with the development of the dairy herd health software DSA, now used by the majority of dairy veterinarians in Quebec. He also developed the Dairy Population Medicine Residency Program at FMV in 1991 and contributed to the launch of the Canadian Bovine Mastitis Research Network, headquartered at FMV, in 2001.

Finally, in addition to his involvement with Quebec practitioners, Emile represented Canadian veterinarians as the director of District 12 of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners from 1995 to 2001 and was instrumental in making the 1997 Annual AABP conference in Montreal a great success. Emile also acted as a Canadian representative to the World Association for Buiatrics (WAB) since 1998 and was the President of the organizing committee for the 2004 World Buiatrics Congress in Quebec City. He was most recently President of the WAB, with his 2018 term ending at the Madrid World Buiatrics Congress in September 2022.

Dr. Luc DesCôteaux, Professor and colleague from FMV, nominated Dr. Bouchard for the Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award. 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 national scope. Dr. MacNaughton passed away in September 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

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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.

Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the welfare of animals in Canada

October 13, 2022 – Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein of Lethbridge, Alberta has been named the recipient of the 2022 Metacam^® 20 Bovine Welfare Award for her pioneering work in improving beef cattle welfare. Her extensive research has been instrumental in the development of animal welfare standards and has contributed to updated guidelines and regulations for the Canadian cattle industry.  

The Metacam^® 20 Bovine Welfare Award is presented annually by the Canadian Association of Bovine Veterinarians (CABV) / Association Canadienne des Vétérinaires Bovins (ACVB) in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. Dr. Schwartzkopf-Genswein was announced as the award winner at the Annual General Meeting of the CABV/ACVB, which was held virtually on Oct. 13.

"The CABV/ACVB extends its congratulations to Dr Schwartzkopf-Genswein,” said Dr. Robert Tremblay, President of the CABV/ACVB. “Karen's passion for animal welfare, that is so well reflected in her research and in all of her professional activities, has been a great benefit to cattle and to those who work with cattle."

Dr. Schwartzkopf-Genswein is a senior research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada where she leads research on beef cattle and welfare. Her research interests include pain/stress assessment and mitigation strategies associated with routine management procedures such as transport, castration, dehorning and lameness. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Saskatchewan, University of Calgary and UNESP University in Brazil.

Dr. Schwartzkopf-Genswein shares her passion for cattle welfare with the next generation of researchers and scientists by mentoring, training and guiding undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral fellows who are making their own significant contributions in academia, government and industry. She also provides training and consultative services to cattle industry stakeholders and speaks at scientific and industry conferences around the world.

“I am very honoured to receive this award,” said Dr. Schwartzkopf-Genswein. “Especially because it is acknowledgement from peers and industry stakeholders that the work my team and I have done in beef cattle welfare has had relevance for producers, veterinarians and cattle alike.”   

Dr. Schwartzkopf-Genswein is recognized by her peers for her devotion to improving the welfare of beef cattle and for her work that has led to the advancement of research methods for assessing animal welfare.

In his support for the award nomination, Tim McAllister, Principal Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, said Dr. Schwartzkopf-Genswein is a pioneer in her field, and she has limitless energy that she dedicates towards beef cattle welfare.

“She has established many of the methods presently used to assess bovine welfare and has contributed to the best management practices that have been adopted by the bovine industry in the past and present,” he said. “Her enthusiasm is directed to accomplishments that are anchored in delivering benefits directly to the North American beef industry.”

Derek Groff, Business Unit Director (Livestock) with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada, explained the Metacam^® 20 Bovine Welfare Award recognizes and encourages those who research and work to advance animal welfare and well-being.

“Congratulations to Dr. Schwartzkopf-Genswein for her incredible contributions to the advancement of bovine welfare in Canada and around the world,” said Groff. “Not only is her work helping improve practices today, it is also shaping government regulations and industry codes of practice which will ensure bovine welfare remains a focus in the future.”

Groff thanked the CABV/ACVB for its work to seek nominations and select the recipient of the award.

About CABV/ACVB

The Canadian Association of Bovine Veterinarians (CABV) / Association Canadienne des Vétérinaires Bovins (ACVB) represents approximately 800 veterinarians from across Canada who have a specific interest in bovine health and production medicine. The Board is composed of thirteen members who are also representatives on the Boards of Canada’s four regional bovine associations: Atlantic Bovine Practitioners Association (ABPA), l'Association des Médecins Vétérinaires Praticiens du Québec (AMVPQ), Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners (OABP) and the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners (WCABP).

Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.

Boehringer Ingelheim is working on breakthrough therapies that transform lives, today and for generations to come. As a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, the company creates value through innovation in areas of high unmet medical need. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. More than 52,000 employees serve over 130 markets in the three business areas, Human Pharma, Animal Health, and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. The Canadian headquarters of Boehringer Ingelheim was established in 1972 in Montreal, Quebec and is now located in Burlington, Ontario. Boehringer Ingelheim employs approximately 500 people across Canada. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.ca.

About Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is working on first-in-class innovation for the prediction, prevention, and treatment of diseases in animals. For veterinarians, pet owners, farmers, and governments in more than 150 countries, we offer a large and innovative portfolio of products and services to improve the health and well-being of companion animals and livestock. As a global leader in the animal health industry and as part of family-owned Boehringer Ingelheim, we take a long-term perspective. The lives of animals and humans are interconnected in deep and complex ways. We know that when animals are healthy, humans are healthier too. By using the synergies between our Animal Health and Human Pharma businesses and by delivering value through innovation, we enhance the health and well-being of both. For more information visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/animal-health

About the Metacam^® 20 Bovine Welfare Award

The Metacam^® 20 Bovine Welfare Award is given annually to a DVM or animal scientist working in Canada, a faculty member or a graduate student of a Canadian university to recognize his/her achievements in advancing the welfare of animals via leadership, public service, education, research/product development, and/or advocacy. By doing so, the CABV/ACVB hopes to raise public awareness of the important role veterinarians and animal scientists play in:

• Improving bovine welfare in cattle production and research systems
• Improving scientific methods of measuring bovine welfare

*Registered Tradename: Metacam® 20 mg/mL Solution for Injection
Metacam® is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH. abcd

Past Metacam 20 Bovine Welfare Award Recipients

2021 - Dr. Trevor DeVries (Ontario)
2020 - Dr. Karin Orsel (Alberta)
2019 - Dr. André Desrochers (Quebec)
2018 - Dr. Todd Duffield (Ontario)
2017 - Dr. Joyce Van Donkersgoed (Alberta)
2016 - Dr. Ken Leslie (Ontario)
2015 - Dr. Ed Pajor (Alberta)
2014 - Dr. Joseph Stookey (Saskatchewan)
2013 - Drs. Marina von Keyserlingk and Dan Weary (British Columbia)
2012 - Dr. Neil Anderson (Ontario) 

September 29, 2021 – Dr. Trevor DeVries of Guelph, Ontario has been named the recipient of the 2021 Metacam^® 20 Bovine Welfare Award for his profound and lasting impact on the well-being of dairy cattle in Canada and around the world. The award recognizes his accomplishments as a researcher, scholar, educator and mentor, as well as his unwavering commitment to advancing animal welfare in the dairy industry.

The Metacam^® 20 Bovine Welfare Award is presented annually by the Canadian Association of Bovine Veterinarians (CABV) / Association Canadienne des Vétérinaires Bovins (ACVB) in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. Dr. DeVries was announced as the award winner at the Annual General Meeting of the CABV, which was held virtually on Sept. 29. He will be formally honoured at a future conference of the Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners.

"The CABV/ACVB is pleased to announce Dr. Trevor DeVries as the recipient of the 2021 Metacam Bovine Welfare Award,” said Dr. Anne Rogers, President of the CABV/ACVB. "Dr. DeVries has made exceptional contributions to the welfare of dairy cattle through his accomplishments in research and in teaching, and also through his dedication to extension education. We extend our congratulations to Dr. DeVries."

Dr. DeVries is a professor and the Canada Research Chair in Dairy Cattle Behaviour and Welfare at the University of Guelph, Department of Animal Biosciences. In addition to his research responsibilities, Dr. DeVries teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of dairy cattle management, behaviour and welfare. He also coaches the university Dairy Challenge team and mentors graduate and undergraduate students. Dr. Vries also works tirelessly to share his knowledge and expertise with others in the industry.

"I am honoured to be the recipient of the Metacam Bovine Welfare Award,” Dr. DeVries said. “My group’s work in advancement of dairy cattle welfare through research and outreach is primarily attributable to the hard work of my students, the support of industry, and the many collaborators I have both within and outside of the University of Guelph.”

Dr. DeVries is recognized by his peers for improving bovine welfare through his world-leading research, extensive publication in peer-reviewed journals, commitment to teaching and mentorship, and his excellent record of achievement.

In support of the award nomination, Dr. Daniel Weary from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia, highlighted Dr. Devries’ exceptionally strong track record as a scholar, mentor and communicator.

“He is one of the world’s leading experts in cattle welfare, having published extensively on the care and management of dairy cows and calves,” Dr. Weary said. ”More specifically, he is the foremost expert on feeding behaviour in cattle. His research record is perhaps most notable for the depth of the work (especially on feeding behaviour) and the impact on the dairy industry.”

Dr. Weary also spoke of Dr. Devries’ dedication sharing his knowledge and expertise with others in the industry.

“I know of no other researcher who has dedicated so much of his time to speaking with farm groups and other industry professionals who are the users of research relevant to the care of dairy cattle,” said. Dr. Weary. “The linkages also illustrate his impact as a scholar, and the trust and respect with which he is held within the industry.”

Derek Groff, Business Unit Director (Livestock) with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada, explained the Metacam^® 20 Bovine Welfare Award recognizes and encourages those who research and practice animal welfare and well-being.

“Congratulations to Dr. DeVries on his remarkable contributions to improving bovine welfare in Canada and around the world,” Groff said. “His research and work on precision agriculture help identify cattle in need of specialized management or early treatment, which greatly contribute to improved animal health and welfare. We are proud to present him with the 2021 Metacam^® 20 Bovine Welfare Award.”

Groff thanked the CABV/ACVB for its work to seek nominations and select the recipient of the award.

About CABV/ACVB

The Canadian Association of Bovine Veterinarians (CABV) / Association Canadienne des Vétérinaires Bovins (ACVB) represents approximately 800 veterinarians from across Canada who have a specific interest in bovine health and production medicine. The Board is composed of thirteen members who are also representatives on the Boards of Canada’s four regional bovine associations: Atlantic Bovine Practitioners Association (ABPA), l'Association des Médecins Vétérinaires Praticiens du Québec (AMVPQ), Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners (OABP) and the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners (WCABP).

About Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.

Boehringer Ingelheim is working on breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of humans and animals. As a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, the company creates value through innovation in areas of high unmet medical need. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Approximately 52,000 employees serve more than 130 markets in the three business areas, Human Pharma, Animal Health and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. The Canadian headquarters of Boehringer Ingelheim was established in 1972 in Montreal, Quebec and is now located in Burlington, Ontario. Boehringer Ingelheim employs approximately 600 people across Canada. Learn more at www.boehringer-Ingelheim.ca.

About Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

The lives of animals and humans are interconnected in deep and complex ways. We know that when animals are healthy, humans are healthier too. Across the globe, our 9,700 employees are dedicated to delivering value through innovation, thus enhancing the well-being of both.

Respect for animals, humans and the environment is at the heart of what we do. We develop solutions and provide services to protect animals from disease and pain. We support our customers in taking care of the health of their animals and protect our communities against life- and society-threatening diseases.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is the second largest animal health business in the world, with net sales of 4.1 billion euros in 2020 and presence in more than 150 countries

For more information visit: www.boehringeringelheim.com/animal-health/overview.

About the Metacam® 20 Bovine Welfare Award
The Metacam® 20 Bovine Welfare Award is given annually to a DVM or animal scientist working in Canada, a faculty member or a graduate student of a Canadian university to recognize his/her achievements in advancing the welfare of animals via leadership, public service, education, research/product development, and/or advocacy. By doing so, the CABV/ACVB hopes to raise public awareness of the important role veterinarians and animal scientists play in:
• Improving bovine welfare in cattle production and research systems
• Improving scientific methods of measuring bovine welfare

*Registered Tradename: Metacam® 20 mg/mL Solution for Injection
Metacam® is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH. abcd

Past Metacam 20 Bovine Welfare Award Recipients

2020 - Dr. Karin Orsel (Alberta)
2019 - Dr. André Desrochers (Quebec)
2018 - Dr. Todd Duffield (Ontario)
2017 - Dr. Joyce Van Donkersgoed (Alberta)
2016 - Dr. Ken Leslie (Ontario)
2015 - Dr. Ed Pajor (Alberta)
2014 - Dr. Joseph Stookey (Saskatchewan)
2013 - Drs. Marina von Keyserlingk and Dan Weary (British Columbia)
2012 - Dr. Neil Anderson (Ontario) 

Dr. Frank Schenkels Receives the 2020 Dr. Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award

Elanco Canada honours Dr. Frank Schenkels with the second Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to bovine veterinary medicine in Canada.

“We are pleased to recognize Dr. Schenkels for his contributions to the field of bovine veterinary medicine”, said Michelle McCotter, General Manager of Elanco Canada. “Dr. Schenkels is renowned for his enthusiasm and implication in the veterinary profession and the dairy industry as a whole, and truly embodies the spirit and purpose of the Dr. Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award.”

Raised on a dairy farm near Miramichi, New Brunswick, Dr. Schenkels graduated at the Ontario Veterinary College in 1986. Since 1987, he has been an owner and manager of Fundy Veterinarians Ltd, a progressive, two-clinic, 10-veterinarian mixed practice with a focus on dairy production medicine and farm management located in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

Dr. Schenkels was instrumental in the formation of the Atlantic Bovine Practitioner Association in 2000, and has been involved in the organization ever since. He also serves on the Advisory Board for both Maritime Quality Milk and the Atlantic Johne’s Disease Initiative. He has also been involved in education for future local dairy producers and veterinarians, both at the Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture since 2011, and at the Atlantic Veterinary College in the past. Nationally, Dr. Schenkels was a Board member of the Canadian Association of Bovine Veterinarians from 2011 to 2016, and served as its President in 2013-2014. He has also been a member of the Technical Committee for Canadian Quality Milk/ProAction since 2011.

Finally, Frank was awarded the top honor of Bovine Practitioner of the Year from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners in 2016.

Dr. Henry Ceelen, from Kemptville, Ontario, nominated Dr. Schenkels for the Brian MacNaughton Memorial Award. 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.

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.

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