MEMBERSHIP Dr. Nat Messer, AAEP Distinguished Life Member, dies at 77
AAEP Honor Roll member Dr. Nat Messer, who achieved Distinguished Life Member status in 2012 for his exemplary commitment and legacy of service to the welfare of the horse, profession and association, passed away June 7. He was 77.
A 1971 graduate of Colorado State University, Dr. Messer was Professor Emeritus of equine medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, where he also served as AAEP student chapter advisor.
Dr. Messer served on the AAEP board of directors from 1997–1999; chaired the Equine Welfare Committee, Insurance Committee and Therapeutic Options Committee; and served on many other committees, including Professional Conduct & Ethics. He participated on a task force that drafted a white paper addressing the soring of the Tennessee Walking Horse, and he also represented AAEP on the AVMA’s Welfare Committee, Unwanted Horse Coalition and American Horse Council.
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Dr. Nat Messer, left, receives the Distinguished Life Member Award from 2012 AAEP President Dr. John Mitchell.
Dr. Messer received the AAEP’s Distinguished Service Award in 2001. He was also a life member of the AQHA and served on its Equine Research Committee.
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