British Veterinary Scientist Wins 1999 World Food Prize
Walter Plowright receives World Food Prize for elimination of rinderpest, the deadly cattle plague virus rampant since the 4th century
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The 1999 World Food Prize, considered the “Nobel Prize for Food,” has been awarded to British-born veterinarian Dr. Walter Plowright for his development of a safe, economic vaccine to eliminate rinderpest, or cattle plague. This deadly virus has caused havoc since the 4th century, most recently decimating the economy of certain developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Plowright has devoted a distinguished career to researching such destructive animal diseases, both in Kenya …
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