Name:

 BOZHKOV, Ivan Georgiev

Date and Place of Birth

 Feb 21, 1934, Orizovo, Stara Zagora District

Аddress:

 "Organization of Veterinary Medicine" Department
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, Student Town, 6000, Stara Zagora

Education
  • 1952 - High School in Chirpan ;
  • 1958 - Veterinary Medicine in Sofia.

Language profiency:

 Russian, French

Academic Degrees
  • 1967 - PhD in Veterinary Medicine ”Organizational problems in prevention process in poultry industry”.

Academic Titles
  • 1971  - Associate Professor;
  • 1981  - Full Professor.
Distinguished Honours
  • Distinguished member of Union of Veterinary Doctors in Cuba.
  • 1999. -  Distinguished Doctor, Moscow Veterinary Academy.
  • 2000  - Distinguished Professor of Kazan State Veterinary Academy.
  • 2003  - Doctor Honoris Causa, Trakia University, Stara Zagora.
Professional Background
  • 1969-1975 - Department Head, "Veterinary Medicine”, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry;
  • 1978-1989 - First deputy CEO, "Veterinary Medicine" State Company; 
  • 1974-1998 - University Department Head “Organization and Management of Veterinary Medicine” 
  • 1989-1993 - Provost, Higher University of Animal Engineering and Veterinary Medicine, Stara Zagora;
  • 1995-1999 - Provost, Trakia University ;
  • Since 1999 - Chairman of Municipal Council, Stara Zagora City Hall.

Area of Study:
  • Оrganization and Management of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Veterinary Medicine Legislation.
  • International Cooperation in Veterinary Medicine.
  • Forensic Veterinary Medicine.
  • History of Veterinary Medicine.
Article and Publications:
Over 150 publicaions and a large number of articles, author of several textbooks and manuals, books in his study areas. Involved in developing over 30 normative acts, including Laws, Statutes, Ordinances, Instructions, National Programmes related to the organization of health of agriculture animals and birds. 
Participation in governing, academic and directorate committees
  • 1969-1975 - Participated in the sessions of Intenational Bureau in Epizootics in Paris held each year.
  • Since 1972 - Participates in International Veterinary Congresses held every four years and in many other congressional events, conferences and symposia in Bulgaria and abroad. 
  • Former Chairman of Union of Veterinary Doctors in Bulgaria.
  • Member of Supreme Board of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Chairman of Special Supervisory Board in Veterinary Medicine at Higher Attestation Committee.
  • Member of editor board of "Veterinary Collection" Journal.