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Ohio Veterinarian Honored at 55th All-American Dairy Show
Ohio Ag Connection - 09/18/2018

Dr. Alan McCauley, DVM, of Mount Cory, Ohio, was honored with the Image Award during the exhibitor appreciation dinner at the 55th All-American Dairy Show, being held through Thursday, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa.

The Image Award is presented annually to an individual who has enhanced the image of the All-American Dairy Show with significant contributions to its reputation, prestige and welfare.

"Alan has steered the All-American Dairy Show for five years with grit and determination," said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. "His commitment to setting the show on a path to continued success makes him an obvious choice for the Image Award, and we congratulate and thank him for his service not only the show, but to the dairy industry as a whole."

McCauley will step down after five years as chair of the Pennsylvania Allied and Industries Association, the volunteer board of directors that governs the All-American Dairy Show.

"It's so rewarding to see the show succeed through a variety of challenges and secure the continued support of the industry," said McCauley. "I'm glad to see the show click along, and I know I'm just a small part of a great team effort."

He recognized the many volunteers who help keep the show running and praised last year's Image Award winner Barbara Ziemba for her fundraising efforts and strong relationships with sponsors and exhibitors for much of the show's success.

"This show offers an outstanding opportunity for you to become involved in the industry," he added. "The junior events provide our youth a foundation in the dairy industry, and give them a stepping stone to success."

A native of western Pennsylvania, McCauley began his veterinary career path at Penn State University and graduated in 1969 from the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. After several years in practice, he established Em Tran, Inc., in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, and Em Tran West in Turlock, California, a leader in embryo transfer and genetics. In 2001, he moved to Lovington, New Mexico, and started New Direction Dairy with his family.

Now retired, with his four children -- Kim, Moss, Jennifer and Kristin - scattered around the country, McCauley enjoys the freedom to visit them along with his nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Previous Image Award recipients include 2017 -- Barbara Ziemba, 2016 -- Judy Black, 2015 -- Ed Pruss; 2014 -- Gary Hennip, 2013 -- Denise Whiting and Steve Cornman, 2012 -- Duane and Donna Duncan, 2010 -- David Swartz, 2009 -- Harry Thompson and Kathy Walton, 2008 -- Dave Smith, 2007 -- Ken Raney, 2006 -- David Dunbar, 2005 -- Janet Harding, 2004 -- Eugene and Carol Schurman, 2003 -- John Harris, 2002 -- Sam Hayes, 2001 -- Rita Kennedy, 2000 -- Robert Rugaber, 1999 -- Don Ace, 1998 -- Elsie Wolff, 1997 -- Obie Snider, 1996 -- Larry Specht, 1995 -- John Morris, 1994 -- Steve Spencer, 1993 -- Lee Yost and John Walker.

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