MEMBERSHIP Members in the News
Oregon VMA honors Dr. Michael Huber
Dr. Michael Huber
The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association in early March presented its 2024 President’s Award to Dr. Michael Huber, a professor of large animal surgery at Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine and a clinician at the univer- sity’s Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Huber has mentored and trained many graduate students, surgery residents and clinical fellows during his 37-year affiliation with Oregon State University. He is also an Oregon VMA district director and previously served on the Oregon Racing Commission and the AAEP’s Student Faculty Advisors Committee. Dr. Huber received his veterinary degree from the University of California, Davis.
American Horse Council recognizes Dr. Katie Flynn
Dr. Katie Flynn
Dr. Katie Flynn, senior staff veterinari- an for equine health and biosecurity at the United States Equestrian Federation, received the American Horse Council’s 2024 Hickey Award June 11 during the AHC’s Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Named in honor of past AHC
president James J. Hickey, the award is presented to an individual who has been a great supporter of the horse industry and the AHC.
Dr. Flynn, who received her veterinary degree from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, is chair of the AHC’s Health and Regulatory Committee. She received the 2019 AAEP President’s Award for her work as chair of the Infectious Disease Committee.
Dr. Ben Espy
Dr. Heidi Banse named dean of Arkansas State University vet school Dr. Heidi Banse has been named dean of the forthcoming Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Heidi Banse
Dr. Banse, who received her veterinary degree from Washington State University, has been affiliated with the
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine for the past seven years, most recently as associate dean for educational strategy. She previously served on the AAEP’s Educational Programs and Scientific Review and Editorial committees.
HISA appoints Dr. Tatiana Fraguela to ‘Next Generation’ group
Dr. Tatiana Fraguela, a racetrack veterinarian based at Churchill Downs and Oaklawn Park for Kentucky Equine Medical Associates PLLC, is among 16 selected to serve on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) Next Generation Advisory Group.
The group convenes monthly to provide feedback to HISA’s executive team and standing committees on the implementation and evolution of HISA’s Racetrack Safety and Anti-Doping and Medication Control regulations.
Dr. Fraguela received her veterinary degree from Lincoln Memorial University. She interned at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., before joining her current practice in 2020. Dr. Fraguela attended the AAEP Lead program in 2023 and serves on the Racing Committee. Photo unavailable.
Two members appointed to AVMA committee posts Drs. Jennifer Durenberger and Ben Espy have been appointed to committee service within the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Dr. Jennifer Durenberger
Dr. Durenberger has been appointed as AAEP’s alternate representative to the AVMA Legislative Advisory Committee. A veterinary graduate of Cornell University, Dr. Durenberger is director of equine safety and welfare for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. She also serves on the AAEP’s Racing Committee and previously served on the Professional Conduct and Ethics Committee.
Dr. Espy has been appointed as AAEP’s representative to the AVMA Animal Welfare Committee. Dr. Espy received
his veterinary degree from Texas A&M University and practices in San Antonio, Texas, where he has been the longtime head of veterinary services at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Dr. Espy served on the AAEP board of directors from 2011–2013, as chair of the Owner Education Committee, and as a member of the Educational Programs and the Scientific Review and Editorial committees.
AAEP News June 2024 XI
Oregon VMA
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