Dr. Michael Dryden Named Veterinarian of the Year

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Michael Dryden will be recognized on February 12, 2011 as the 2010 Veterinarian of the Year by Ceva Animal Health at the Purina® Pro Plan® 56th Annual Show Dogs of the Year® Awards, presented by Dogs In Review® in New York City.

Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD is a Professor of Veterinary Parasitology, in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. He is active in several professional associations, including the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists, the American Veterinary Medical Association and was a founding member of the Companion Animal Parasite Council. Dr. Dryden -- known affectionately as "Dr. Flea" -- is the author or co-author of over 100 journal articles and book chapters, has lectured in 21 countries and presented over 750 invited seminars at national and international meetings.  His current research efforts are directed towards flea and tick biology and control, investigating urban wildlife as vectors of parasitic diseases and diagnosis & control of gastrointestinal parasites.

In 1995 he was awarded the "Pfizer Award for Research Excellence" for contributions that significantly advance our knowledge of animal health. In 2005 he was awarded the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association's "KSU-Distinguished Service Award". In 2006 he earned the Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding instruction of second year veterinary students. In 2007 he received the Recognition Award in Urban Entomology from the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America.  In 2010 he was awarded the "Excellence in Teaching Award" from the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Recognizing contributions to the education of future veterinary dermatologists at American College of Veterinary Dermatology Residents' Forum.

In addition to Dr. Dryden's award, the Show Dogs of the Year dinner will recognize the seven show dogs with the greatest number of Group Firsts in 2010, most of whom are going on to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show next week.  Along with those dogs, there will be Special Industry Awards honoring individuals whose dedication to the dog world is incomparable. These individuals will be honored for heightening public awareness of canine well-being and to elevating respect for the industry at large. Awards include Groomer of the Year, Veterinarian of the Year, Shelter of the Year and Trainer of the Year.

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