The Foundation for the Horse Announces Student Award Winners
Edited Press Release
December 7, 2021
Five future horse doctors received $5,000 Zoetis scholarships from The Foundation for the Horse.
Five future horse doctors received $5,000 Zoetis scholarships from The Foundation for the Horse.
More than $6.7 million is already committed toward the goal of helping horses.
Seven emerging researchers will receive awards to support clinical advances in equine medicine.
Administered by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the program will support and train a network of government agencies, individuals, and organizations to aid domestic animals and livestock during emergencies.
This year’s topic is respiratory disease research, with a due date of Sept. 15.
AAEP member veterinarians embarking on equine research in graduate school are eligible.
The UC Davis standing equine PET scanner provides imaging at the molecular level to monitor racehorse health and guide training and medical care.
The chief revision: addition of intrathecal lidocaine hydrochloride 2% with the horse in a surgical plane of general anesthesia.
A. Gary Lavin, VMD, veterinarian, Thoroughbred breeder, and exemplar of leadership in his profession, died at his home in Louisville, Kentucky, on Feb. 27. He was 83.
With risk assessments and appropriate mitigation, the British Equine Veterinary Association notes vets should be able to carry out work that is essential to support horse welfare and the horse industry.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) announced incoming officials and recognized its 2020 award winners Dec. 6-9 during the 2020 Annual Convention & Trade Show, held virtually.
Three veterinary students aiming for careers in equine medicine were selected to receive the $75,000 scholarships.
Starting Dec. 1, the reimagined convention will blend live and on-demand educational sessions.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 convention will take place online. The education program will include live and on-demand presentations.
Associate Professor Dr. Jonathan Yardley won the contest, which celebrates the important relationship between veterinarian, owner, and horse.
The guidelines make new recommendations for core and risk-based vaccines for horses. The committee further emphasizes that routine vaccinations are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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