Redig, Patrick T.

Patrick T. Redig, class of 1974,  is co-founder of The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota and a professor in the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, where he teaches courses in avian physiology, medicine, and surgery.

Recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts on raptor medicine and surgery, Dr. Redig has traveled as far as Bahrain, Panama, and the Philippines to treat rare eagles and falcons. In November 1999, longtime supporters Doug and Wendy Dayton donated $500,000 to establish the Patrick T. Redig Professorship in Raptor Medicine and Surgery within the College of Veterinary Medicine. In May 2000, Dr. Redig received the President’s Award for Outstanding Service at the University of Minnesota.

Dr. Redig is also known for his work with the restoration of endangered birds of prey, particularly the bald eagle and the peregrine falcon, which was removed from the endangered species list in 1999. In 1993, he was appointed to the California Condor Recovery Team, and was named veterinary coordinator in 1994. In 2001, he received the National Meritorious Service Award from the American Bald Eagle Foundation. In 2002, he received the Conservation Award at the Association of Avian Veterinarians Annual Conference and Expo.for lifelong dedication to improving the welfare of the avian population.

He has written extensively on the subjects of avian medicine and surgery and raptor conservation and reintroduction, publishing 125 book chapters and articles in professional journals and conducting countless presentations at veterinary medical conferences. He was senior editor of Raptor Biomedicine, a book published by the University of Minnesota Press in 1993.

Dr. Redig’s goal is to effect raptor, avian, and habitat conservation through the medium of veterinary medicine. He received his D.V.M. from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1974 and his Ph.D. in 1980.

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