Texas Equine Veterinary Association

38 Canaan Whitfield, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR-Eq Canaan Whitfield is a 2006 graduate of the University of Georgia. After graduation he completed a large animal internship at the University of Georgia followed by an equine surgery residency at Texas A&M University. He then worked in a private equine practice in South Carolina and Texas performing primarily equine surgery and sports medicine. Following three years in practice, he returned to Texas A&M University as a doctoral student and received a PhD in biomedical sciences in 2016. He is currently an associate professor of large animal surgery at Texas A&M. His research is focused on equine gastroenterology and, specifically, how the microbiota impacts equine health. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Dynamic Endoscopy Program Total CEU for this Program: 7 Credits Justin McCormick, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA A second-generation equine veterinarian with a strong family background in performance horses. Justin completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Arizona; veterinary doctorate at the University of California, Davis; and surgical residency at Texas A&M University in 2013. After his residency he spent three-and-a-half years as a staff surgeon at the Dubai Equine Hospital before returning to Arizona with his wife Christine to establishing their own practice, Copper Ridge Equine. They are proud parents of three girls. Lauren Lamb, DVM, DACVS Dr. Lauren Lamb was born and raised in rural North Dakota and graduated from veterinary school at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science in 2007. Following graduation, Dr. Lamb did an internship and surgery residency at Oakridge Equine Hospital. He became a board certified diplomat of the American College of Veterinarian Surgeons in 2012. In 2012 Dr. Lamb accepted a position as an assistant clinical professor of large animal soft tissue surgery at Texas A&M University. He held this position until 2015, at which time Dr. Lamb moved back to Oklahoma to accept an associate surgeon position at Oakridge Equine Hospital. Dr. Lamb's professional interest include minimally invasive surgery, respiratory surgery, sports medicine, and arthroscopic surgery. He enjoys the opportunity to participate in clinical research and speak at national, state, and local meetings Dr. Lamb resides in Edmond, Oklahoma, with his wife and three children (Avery, Leighton and Parker). He enjoys spending time with family and friends. Wet labs brought to you by: Animal Imaging

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