Respiratory disease research will be the focus for the 10th year of the awards

DULUTH, Ga. (June 19, 2020) —Boehringer Ingelheim is accepting proposals for the 2020 Advancement in Equine Research Awards for Equine Respiratory Disease Research.

“Boehringer Ingelheim recognizes the importance of bringing attention to equine research that can help protect and promote the overall health and well-being of the horse,” says Steve Grubbs, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, equine technical manager for Boehringer Ingelheim. “As we enter our 10th year of supporting the awards, we’re pleased to announce the call for proposals from both public and private researchers studying equine infectious respiratory disease and equine asthma syndrome. Previous award recipients have leveraged new and emerging science to discover scientific breakthroughs to improve equine health.”

Veterinarians, diagnosticians, public and private researchers in the United States, Canada and Mexico are eligible to submit proposals for research programs that help advance the diagnosis, treatment and understanding of equine disease. Boehringer Ingelheim will present five separate $15,000 awards focused on two specific disease topics