Texas Equine Veterinary Association

44 Juan Samper, DVM, PhD, DACT After graduating from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the National University in Colombia, Dr. Samper worked in private dairy and equine practice for a couple of years in his home country and subsequently earned a Master's of Science and PhD at the University of Minnesota, which focused on reproductive physiology and clinical reproduction. He then became a board-certified specialist in the American College of Theriogenologists. From there he accepted a faculty position at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Three years later he joined a mixed practice in Vancouver, BC, as an associate, and a year and a half later he started his own practice, as a solo practitioner, which later grew into a multi-vet practice, which he sold after 25 years. He then worked for a few years as an associate professor at Kansas State University, and in industry as the Global Director of the Equine program of Sexing Technologies (ST Genetics). After his KSU experience, he joined the faculty at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine where he worked as clinical professor and Associate Dean for clinical affairs and professional opportunities mentoring and monitoring the progress of the clinical year veterinary students in the 33 clinical affiliates around the world. In 2017 he accepted the position of clinical professor and Associate Dean for academic and student affairs at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Most recently he was a visiting professor in the section of reproduction at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. Recently took a position at the Equine Veterinary Medical Center of the Qatar Foundation in Doha. Dr. Samper has published papers in different topics of equine reproduction and is the author of two editions of Equine Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination and co-author of Current Therapy in Equine Reproduction. He is a frequent speaker at national and international meetings. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Advanced Mare Reproductive Techniques Total CEU for Advanced Mare Reproductive Techniques Program: 7 Credits Margo L. Macpherson, DVM, MS, DACT Dr. Margo Macpherson received her DVM degree in 1990 from Michigan State University. She completed a residency and Master's degree in Equine Theriogenology at Texas A&M University and became a Diplomate in the American College of Theriogenologists in 1994. After her residency, Dr. Macpherson practiced at the University of Pennsylvania and in central Kentucky. Dr. Macpherson is presently a Professor in the Section of Reproduction at the University of Florida. She is interested in all aspects of equine reproduction, but is especially intrigued by problems affecting late pregnancy in the mare, most notably placentitis. Dr. Macpherson is also passionate about organized veterinary medicine and has served as President of the American College of Theriogenologists (2005) and President of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (2018). She is currently serving as Alternate Delegate (AAEP) in the House of Delegates for the American Veterinary Medical Association and is the Treasurer for the World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA). - with additional teaching support of Charles C. Love, DVM, PhD, DACT, and Sheila G. Spacek, DVM, MS , Veterinary Resident, Second-Year Theriogenology Wet labs brought to you by: Animal Imaging

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