AAEP On Call Program to Serve 2018 Kentucky Oaks, Derby Telecasts

Dr. Keith Latson will assist NBC Sports with horse-health information during the May 4 and 5 live racing telecasts.
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Dr. Keith Latson is a private surgical and performance equine consultant, focusing on yearling to racing-age Thoroughbreds. | Photo: Courtesy AAEP

Equine surgeon Keith Latson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, will represent the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) On Call program and assist NBC Sports with horse-health information during the May 4 and 5 live racing telecasts of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, in Louisville.

The On Call program serves all nationally televised equestrian events. Nearly 20 AAEP-member veterinarians in the United States and Canada share their veterinary expertise as On Call spokespersons. The program received the 2008 Special Eclipse Award for its contributions to Thoroughbred racing.

Latson is a private surgical and performance equine consultant, focusing on yearling to racing-age Thoroughbreds. He holds a B.S. in Biomedical Science, a B.S. in Veterinary Science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University. He received his board certification in surgery from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2006 and has been practicing equine medicine and surgery for more than 15 years

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