Florida Public Health Oral History Project

Interviewee

William J. Weber

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Interviewer

E. Charlton Prather

Publication Date

3-15-2016

Date

2000-01-05

Abstract

William J. Weber, D.V.M., was a practicing veterinarian in Leesburg, FL for over 30 years. Weber is also a noted wildlife photographer and the author of several books, including Care of Uncommon Pets, Wild Orphan Babies, and Florida Nature Photography. In this oral history interview, Weber discusses the interconnection between veterinary medicine and public health. He talks about several public health issues he encountered as a veterinarian, including rabies, leptospirosis, and encephalitis. Weber also remarks on the relationship between the veterinary community and organized public health action. He discusses the importance of the public health community providing expert opinions on such controversial issues as genetically modified foods and meat irradiation. He details his experiences as a member of the Florida State Board of Health and discusses some of issues the board confronted. Weber also ruminates on his time as a practitioner and shares anecdotes on several patient encounters.

Keywords

Florida. State Board of Health, Public health, Veterinarians

Extent

00:58:25; 26 page transcript

Subject: geographic

Lake County (Fla.); Leesburg (Fla.)

Language

English

Media Type

Oral histories

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

C53-00037

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