A book written by the University of Kentucky’s Craig Carter, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVPM, director of the Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center, was signed by Steele, DVM, at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting July 11-13 in Seattle. The book signing was hosted by the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM).

One Man, One Medicine, One Health–the James H. Steele Story, by Carter and editorial assistant Cynthia Hoobler, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVPM, highlights the career of Steele. He introduced the principles of veterinary public health to the U.S. and countries around the globe, saving untold animal and human lives along the way. His achievements have helped the world achieve higher standards of living through a better understanding of the epidemiology of diseases shared by animals and man (zoonoses).

As a U.S. Public Health Service officer, Steele became the first Assistant Surgeon General for Veterinary Affairs and later was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services at the rank of Admiral. He has received numerous awards through his career, including the Surgeon General’s Medallion in 2006, presented by Richard H. Carmona. Steele is the only veterinarian to receive that prestigious award