Fred Landeg
Template:Use dmy dates Frederick John Landeg Template:Post-nominals (born 1948) was the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) of the United Kingdom and for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), from November 2007 to April 2008.[1]
Landeg was born in 1948, and educated at Sir Walter St. John's School.[2] He graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 1971 and practiced as a veterinary surgeon until 1975, when he became a Veterinary Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.[1] He became the UK's Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, and Director General at DEFRA in 2004.[1]
On 9 November 2007, Landeg became the UK's acting Chief Veterinary Officer following the early retirement of Debby Reynolds. On 16 November, he was promoted to the role officially.[3]
Landeg retired in April 2008,[1] and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours.[4] He received his honor from the Queen at Windsor Castle on 12 December 2008.[5]
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