Dr. Paul Yeske of St. Peter, Minnesota, received the Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference at Saint Paul RiverCentre on September 18-21.
Established by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and Pfizer Animal Health in 1994, the award honors individuals whose achievements contribute significantly to the body of knowledge related to swine health and management. Yeske received his D.V.M. from Iowa State University and earned a master’s degree in swine medicine from the College.
Yeske is active in the field of swine health management, with a particular focus on disease control and eradication research. He practices at the Swine Vet Center, P.A., in St. Peter and serves on the PRRS Eradication Task Force and Production Animal Disease Risk Assessment program committee for the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.