Please join in congratulating Dr. Richard Hopper who was recently selected as Veterinarian of the Year by the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association. This recognition was based on Dr. Hopper's sustained service through a career devoted to the veterinary profession, the public and veterinary medical education. Through his interactions across Mississippi, within MSU, and nationally primarily through the Theriognology specialty Dr. Hopper is a great representative of Mississippi State University and our CVM! Congratulations Dr. Hopper!