Peter Timoney, MVB, MS, PhD, FRCVS, professor and the Frederick Van Lennep Chair in Equine Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, received the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) 2017 Distinguished Educator—Academic—Award for his influential contributions to the body of knowledge on equine infectious diseases.

The Distinguished Educator—Academic—Award honors an individual who by his or her actions and commitment has demonstrated a significant impact on the development and training of equine practitioners. Timoney was honored Nov. 20 during the President’s Luncheon at the AAEP’s 63rd Annual Convention, in San Antonio, Texas.

Throughout his five-decade career, Timoney has provided key insight, guidance, and authorship to numerous infectious disease control documents and guidelines benefitting veterinarians and horse owners around the world. He also has advised and provided technical expertise to thousands of equine practitioners through individual communication and presentations at international veterinary gatherings.

Kenton Morgan, DVM, Dipl. ACT, an equine specialist with Zoetis and former AAEP board member, praised Timoney’s selfless dedication to the betterment of his fellow practitioners