A Hunter professor has been awarded one of the most prestigious veterinary awards in the globe for his commitment to helping dogs.
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Professor Paul McGreevy, of Quorrobolong, has received a lifetime achievement award at the International Canine Health Awards and a £10,000 grant towards his future work.
Chairman of Trustees of the Kennel Club Charitable Trust Professor Steve Dean presented the award at a ceremony on May 24 in London, on behalf of the Vernon and Shirley Hill Foundation.
“Professor McGreevy’s contribution to canine welfare and behaviour over his 30 year career has been outstanding,” Professor Dean said.
“His dedication and passion for dogs, and other companion animals, clearly shines through each project he works on and he is an inspiration to the veterinary profession.
“It gives us great pleasure to be able to recognise all he has done to improve canine health and we want to extend our sincere congratulations to Paul and wish him the best of luck with his future endeavours.”
Professor McGreevy is known as a pioneer in the canine welfare and behaviour circles. He is one of three academic veterinarians in the world that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has deemed a specialist in veterinary behavioural medicine.
He has written over 200 peer-reviewed articles and six books, and is the University of Sydney’s first Professor of Animal Welfare Science.
Professor McGreevy moved to Australia from North Staffordshire for work in 1989 and lives in the Hunter with his two dogs.
“I'm thrilled to bits to have won this award that recognises the merits of my various research and educational projects, some of which have been running for decades,” Professor McGreevy said.
“It's a great honour and a wonderful way of putting the spotlight on the importance of research into dog welfare and behaviour.
“With unwelcome behaviour being the main threat to young dogs’ lives, it is good to know that my team's work in advancing the understanding of dogs is being recognised.”