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Dr. Steven Wells named interim state veterinarian
Story Date: 8/26/2014
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Source:NC PORK COUNCIL, 8/25/14
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has appointed Dr. Steven Wells of Surry County to serve as interim state veterinarian, effective Sept.1. Wells will step in for Dr. David Marshall, who is retiring Aug. 29 after 26½ years of service to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including 14 as state veterinarian.
"Dr. Marshall's service to the citizens of North Carolina - and our state's multibillion-dollar livestock industry - cannot be underestimated," Troxler said. "Animal agriculture accounts for 63 percent of total farm gate receipts in our state, and Dr. Marshall and his staff have been crucial to protecting this industry from potentially devastating foreign animal diseases. We wish him well in his retirement."
Troxler's choice for interim state veterinarian is quite familiar with the NCDA&CS. Wells retired from the department in 2008 after a 23-year career in the Meat and Poultry Inspection Division, including eight as director.
"Dr. Wells has graciously agreed to interrupt his active retirement to assist us with this transition," Troxler said. "His past experience in state government and strong food-animal veterinary background make him an excellent choice for this interim role."
Wells will serve until a permanent selection is made.
The state veterinarian is the chief animal health official in North Carolina and is responsible for designing and administering programs that monitor and protect the state's livestock, poultry, and equine industries as well as other species of interest.
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