Veterinary Students Are Outstanding in Equine
Talent
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 Ashley M. S. Holm is a
native of Baton Rouge and received her undergraduate degree in 1993 from the University of
Alabama. She returned to Baton Rouge to work for LSU as a research associate. Currently,
Ashley is a second-year veterinary student at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and is
also pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology under the guidance
of Drs. Rustin Moore and C.S. Venugopalan. The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation awarded her a
summer research grant to conduct a study titled, "Pharmacological control of digital
vasculature in the prevention and treatment of laminitis in horses." She was also
awarded the LSU Equine Fund Scholarship in 1998. |
 Patrick Spivey was named
the recipient of the 1998 Pharmacia & Upjohn Proficiency Award for Large Animals. The
award is presented annually to a fourth-year student judged by the large animal faculty to
have demonstrated a great interest and enthusiasm in large animal medicine and surgery.
The award also recognizes professionalism through integrity, performance, appearance and
team cooperation, as well as communication skills with colleagues and clients and the
ability to manage large animal patients. Patrick is a native of Choudrant, Louisiana.
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 Amelia Sheffield was
the 1998 recipient of the LVMA/AAEP Foundation Scholarship Award and the Student Chapter
of the American Association of Equine Practitioners Award. Amelia is a native of Corpus
Christi, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University, where she received her B.S. and
M.S. degrees. Prior to entering the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Amelia worked in
Arkansas for ConAgra Inc. in their marketing department. She plans on participating in a
one-year internship in equine medicine after she receives her DVM degree in May
1999.
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 Agnes Clay received the
1998 American College of Veterinary Surgeons Proficiency Award for Large Animals. She was
selected for her academic and clinical proficiency in large animal surgery. Agnes is a
native of New Iberia, Louisiana. This award is presented annually to a fourth-year student
at the School's Awards and Honors Banquet in April.
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 Kay C. Ferrazzano was
the 1998 recipient of the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Equine Committee Award.
This award is presented annually to a fourth-year student who demonstrates clinical
proficiency in equine surgery and medicine and possesses excellent communicative and
leadership qualities. The recipient is nominated by fellow students and is selected by the
equine faculty. Kay C. is a native of Opelousas, Louisiana. |
