USU Honors State Veterinarian with Distinguished Service Award

Utah State University's College of Agriculture recently presented Dr. Michael R. Marshall with the 1998 Distinguished Service Award, one of the college's top honors.

Dr. Marshall was praised for his devotion and professionalism to the animal health industry.

The university pointed out that when USU desperately needed a new veterinary diagnostic laboratory, Dr. Marshall took on the responsibility of obtaining the funding. He also helped plan the new laboratory building, now one of the most modern, functional diagnostic labs in the country.

As State Veterinarian, he develops animal health programs that will control or eradicate livestock, poultry and pet diseases within the state. Careful attention is given to those diseases that are transmissible to humans. He is responsible for animal health, the serology laboratory, meat inspection and brand inspection. He makes health and animal movement decisions for a $450 million livestock industry.

In addition, he is technical advisor for at least three research projects at USU and maintains a close working relationship with USU. His support of the Animal Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department and to Utah State University has been invaluable.

Posted 29 May, 1998