September 18, 2025
Dr. Renee Dewell, retired lead public health veterinarian with the Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named the recipient of the 2025 American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Award of Excellence.
The AABP Award of Excellence recognizes individuals how have made contributions to continuing education for bovine practitioners, have actively participated in organized veterinary medicine, maintained relationships with and contributions to the bovine industry, have authored publications that have had a significant impact on the practice of bovine medicine, or have participated in regulatory or legislative activities that have enhanced the practice of bovine medicine.
Among her duties at the CFSPH, Dewell provided information on transboundary animal diseases and zoonotic diseases and served as a resource for local, state and federal agencies to prepare for animal emergencies.
Dewell continues to serve as a collaborator at the CFSPH and has served in various