Frederick John Landeg (born 1948) was the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) of the

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and for

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(DEFRA), from November 2007 to April 2008. Landeg was born in 1948, and educated at Sir Walter St. John's School. He graduated from the

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in 1971 and practiced as a veterinary surgeon until 1975, when he became a Veterinary Officer at the

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. He became the UK's Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, and Director General at DEFRA in 2004. On 9 November 2007, Landeg became the UK's

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Chief Veterinary Officer following the early retirement of Debby Reynolds. On 16 November, he was promoted to the role officially. Landeg retired in April 2008, and was appointed

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(CBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours. He received his honor from the Queen at Windsor Castle on 12 December 2008.

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British veterinarians Commanders of the Order of the British Empire 1948 births Living people People educated at Sir Walter St John's Grammar School For Boys Alumni of the Royal Veterinary College {{UK-scientist-stub