California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones was awarded the Medal of Distinction this month by the United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) for her achievements in safeguarding animal health in California and across the nation, and her contributions as an officer of the USAHA.
Dr. Jones has served as State Veterinarian and CDFA’s Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Services since 2004, and has worked on outbreaks of Virulent Newcastle Disease, Avian Flu, and many other threats to animal health. She has also overseen the implementation of Proposition 12 in California, has established the Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program, and has overseen new egg safety standards as well as dairy food safety.
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross: “Dr. Jones has demonstrated national leadership building on her experiences here in California and her innate ability as a leader who cares deeply about the constituents we serve. This is well-deserved recognition of her record of accomplishments and service. Congratulations, Dr. Jones!”