The provincial government has announced the appointment of Dr. Glen Duizer as Manitoba's new Chief Veterinary Officer.
In making the announcement, Dauphin MLA and provincial Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said “Dr. Duizer’s extensive experience and expertise in animal health, emergency planning and response, and epidemiology, and his strong relationships with livestock and poultry stakeholders and veterinarians, will help guide our work protecting animal and human health."
Dr. Duizer will lead the province's animal health, disease prevention and response programming. while also supporting biodiversity efforts, and collaborating in veterinary public health issues.
He will also be responsible for connecting farmers, processors, and others with information and resources on these issues.