Texas Equine Veterinary Association

PRESIDENT Michelle Bessire, DVM, DABVP (2021) Brock Veterinary Clinic Lamesa, TX drmbessire@gmail.com PRESIDENT ELECT David Stephens, DVM, DABVP Weems & Stephens Equine Hospital Aubrey, TX David@wseh.net VICE PRESIDENT Shem Oliver, DVM, DACVS-LA Performance Equine Associates Thackerville, OK shem.oliver@pea-texoma.com IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Piper Norton, DVM, DACVIM (2020) Texas Equine Medical Associates Austin, TX piper@texasema.com TREASURER Bruce Buenger, DVM (2022-2024) Washington Animal Clinic Brenham, TX brucebuenger@washingtonanimalclinic.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sara Green 806-673-1987 info@texasequineva.com Volume 44, Summer 2025 Editorial/Design/Subscriptions: Sara Green 806-673-1987 info@texasequineva.com Editor: Ricci Karkula-Warnock, DVM, MS, cVMA ricci.karkula@bveh.com The Official Publication of the Texas Equine Veterinary Association. Copyright 2024. The Remuda is an international publication serving veterinarians across the world. Published quarterly, this periodical is designed to provide educational opportunities for members, highlight scientific research, improvements, and industry news. The purpose of The Remuda is to serve the best interests of the members while keeping practitioners informed and up to date. Postmaster: Please send address changes to TEVA, PO Box 11779, El Dorado, AR 71730. Subscription Rates: Subscriptions are free with any TEVA membership. Contact: Address: PO Box 11779, El Dorado, AR 71730 Telephone: 806-673-1987 Website: www.texasequineva.com Email: info@texasequineva.com Texas Equine Veterinary Association does not verify claims made by the advertisers in this publication. DIRECTORS Ali Broyles, DVM (2023-2025) Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery Weatherford, TX abroyles@equinesportsmedicine.com David Dutton, DVM, DACVS (2023-2025) Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine Comfort, TX David.Dutton@ttu.edu Ricci Karkula-Warnock, DVM, MS, cVMA (2024- 2026) Brazos Valley Equine Hospital Navasota, TX ricci.karkula@bveh.com Sammie Crosby, DVM (2024-2026) Crosby Vet Services Arcadia, OK crosbyvet@att.net Gary Pruitt, DVM (2025-2027) Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic Dripping Springs, TX garypruitt@austin.rr.com Marty Tanner, DVM (2025-2027) Tanner Equine Millsap, TX doctanner86@yahoo.com ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Blaine Fisher Blaine@texasequineva.com Advertising: Melanie Fuller 979-255-3343 | mwfuller@hotmail.com Media Kit available by emailing info@texasequineva.com Various photographers are used and noted. Cover Photo and interior scenery photos by: Rebecca Cowan | @rebeccacowanphotography TEVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Photography:

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