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North Carolina Vet., Livestock Producer Wins NIAA Presidents AwardSACRAMENTO, CA—Dr. Karen Jordan, a practicing veterinarian as well as dairy, beef and horse farmer/producer, was named winner of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Presidents Award for her leadership of the Cattle Health Committee at the association’s annual meeting here this week. In presenting the award, NIAA Chief Executive Officer Michele Vise-Brown said, “Dr. Jordan’s commitment to animal agriculture industry, NIAA and the Cattle Health Committee is outstanding. She is always willing to go the extra mile.” Dr. Jordan is involved in numerous other animal agriculture organizations nationally and in North Carolina. She and her husband, Norman, operate a 60-head brown swiss dairy herd and raise percheron horses. NIAA’s mission is to provide forums for building consensus and advancing solutions for animal agriculture and to provide continuing education and communication linkages to animal agriculture professionals. The Association is dedicated to programs which eradicate animal diseases, to promote safe and wholesome food at home and abroad, and to encourage best practices in environmental stewardship, animal health and well being. Its members include producers, veterinarians, scientists, state and federal officials, and business executives. More information is available at www.animalagriculture.org. |