BIVI Announces 2015 Equine Research Award Winners
Edited Press Release
December 12, 2014
Five researchers will each receive a grant of $15,000 to study equine infectious diseases during 2015.
Five researchers will each receive a grant of $15,000 to study equine infectious diseases during 2015.
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Terry Swanson, DVM, received the award for his leadership and considerable volunteerism within the association during his 46 years as a member.
Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, and C. Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc, FRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR, received the award.
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