The AAEP recognized California regulatory veterinarian Dr. Kent Fowler for his leadership and advocacy in protecting the horse from infectious diseases.
The AAEP honored Dr. John Stick for his contributions to the profession over four decades as an educator, mentor, clinician, and scientist.
Dr. Luke Bass is an assistant professor and head of the Equine Field Service at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and Dr. Mitchell Rode is the founding owner of Clarke Equine – Wellness and Performance, an ambulatory practice in Berryville, Virginia.
Dr. Jeff Berk is a central Kentucky-based Thoroughbred practitioner exclusively focused on domestic and international sales work.
The AAEP honored pioneering surgeon and researcher Dr. C. Wayne McIlwraith for his life-long contributions to equine research, specifically in the areas of orthopedics, joint disease, and biologic therapies.
Dr. Sarah Appleby is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine.
Abigail Illingsworth, Persia Neumann, Kate Rigby, Catherine Thurston, and Zoe Williams each received a $5,000 scholarship.
Dr. Sian Durward-Akhust’s research is aimed at helping veterinary professionals understand genetic variants and allow them to group genetically similar patients together, ultimately improving management options and treatment outcomes.
Effective Dec. 1, horses granted a therapeutic use exemption can remain on pergolide with no drug withdrawal prior to competition and no need to file a medication report form each time they compete.
Harness racing trainer Lou Pena was found responsible for 1,719 equine drug violations in 675 races.
All proceeds will go toward the RMTC’s grant program to fund critical tactical research into detecting and identifying illicit substances in racehorses.
Since inception in 2012, the TAA has awarded more than $13.8 million in grants to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare organizations.
The Maryland herd’s population is currently at 78 horses, including 21 stallions and 57 mares.
Virginia Tech said the facility will expand its Equine Medical Center’s capacity to provide diagnostics and treatment for lameness and other conditions that prevent equine athletes from performing at optimal potential.
The BLM said the Silver King HMA’s horse population is currently more than 10 times above the land’s capacity to, over the long-term, support wild horses along with the other wildlife. The agency plans to gather and remove up to 980 wild horses.
The Equine Welfare Data Collective is aiming to accumulate, analyze, and apply data to enhance programming for transitioning and at-risk horses.
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