Equifest Program 2019

Denise is a recently retired attorney with a national reputation on various aspects of the equine and ani- mal veterinary / pharmaceutical industries. She was recognized by Equus Magazine as a National Leader in Equine Law, and has received numerous national and local awards for her legal practice. Her speaking en- gagements include the Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Educational Series, Merial Pharmaceuticals Cham- pion Series, Zoetis Rabies Panel, AAEP Annual Conference, the AQHA annual meeting, The Hambletonian, Clemson University Trail User Conflict Symposium, Equine Affaires OH and MA, and the American Farriers Annual Conference. She is a past board member of the Kansas Horse Council, a current member of AERC, NATRC, BCHA National, KS and Saddle Ridge Hillsdale Chapters. She is a frequent contributor to Equine Management, Stable Management, and Better Horses Magazines. Denise additionally owns an Arabian, competes in distance events, and drives a Dodge Ram Dually pulling a 35’ living quarter horse trailer which

exceeds 26,000 GVWR-much to her dismay. Hence this presentation. Come to the Workshop Lecture and hear Denise update us on how the ELD mandate can be interpreted in Kansas and its potential impact on the equine enthusiast. Denise Farris, Esq Dr. Grady has been a part of the Kansas State University Veterinary Teaching and Research fabric for many years, from his Master Degree, to his Residency to his DVM and now as a Teaching Clinical Assistant Professor. Teaching 3rd & 4th year veterinary students, Dr. Grady pro- vides knowledge and oversight for both routine and complex reproduc- tive management services for the breeding of mares and stallions. His clinical interests include all aspects of equine reproduction including

mare and stallion breeding soundness examinations, preparing mares for breeding, artificial insemination (fresh-cooled and frozen semen), monitoring high risk pregnancies, stallion collection, and management of the sub-fertile mare and stallion. For EquiFest, Dr. Grady will be sharing his wisdom on Parasitology and Deworming routines for every horse owner to consider!

Jason Grady, DVM

Dr. Andy Hawkins is the Kansas Agriculture Division of Animal Health, Assistant Animal Health Commissioner. He formerly practiced Veterinary Medicine for many years in Wyoming. In this workshop lecture, we will hear from Dr. Hawkins regarding the various tests for EIA and get an update of the Global Link program that works as a 6-month passport. Andy Hawkins, DVM

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