FAEP Promoting Excellence in the Southeast Symposium 2010: The Equine Athlete and Regenerative Medicine
November 4 - 6, 2010 |
Rosen Shingle Creek |
Orlando, FL
rosenshinglecreek.com
Speaker profile: Dr. Stephen M. Reed
Topic: Evaluation of the Clumsy or Stumbling Horse
Dr. Stephen Reed graduated from Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1976. Following graduation, Dr. Reed served as an intern and then resident in equine medicine and surgery at Michigan State University. At the end of his residency in 1979 he accepted a faculty position at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University. In 1983 he joined the faculty at Ohio State University as an assistant professor, rising to the title of professor in 1994. In 2003 Dr. Reed was named to the Jenne Professorship in Equine Medicine and Surgery. In addition to his academic appointment, Dr. Reed served the College in a number of roles including Section Head, College Development Director and Chair of the Equine Research Committee. Dr. Reed served on many diverse university committees. In recognition of his service, Dr. Reed received the University Award for Distinguished University Service in 2002, one of only three such awards given that year. In June 2008 Dr. Reed was also honored to receive the Ohio State University Distinguished Alumni Award.
Dr.Reed is widely recognized for his commitment to the horse, equine veterinarians and the equine industry. A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary internal Medicine, he developed an interest in the specialty of equine neurology and became recognized as an expert in this area. He has written and spoken extensively on “wobbler” syndrome, equine protozoal myelitis, head trauma and the neurologic examination. In addition, Dr. Reed has authored or co-authored more than 150 peer reviewed publications. He is an editor of Equine Internal Medicine, which is about to enter into its third edition. In 2008 he also co-edited with Dr. Martin Furr another textbook; Equine Neurology.
Dr. Reed has received a number of recognitions for his work, including the Schering-Plough Animal Health and World Veterinary Association Award for Applied Research. This year he was chosen to deliver the Frank J. Milne Lecture at the annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, a singular honor given to a leader in equine veterinary medicine.
In 2007 Dr. Reed retired from Ohio State University as an emeritus professor. At the same time he chose a new career path away from academia and now works as an equine specialist at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr. Reed considers the opportunity to assist in the mentoring of twenty-nine residents, more than twenty interns and hundreds of veterinary students as his most significant contribution to the veterinary profession.