THIS MONTH’S EXPERTS

Brian Eitelman, DVM, CJF,

is a graduate of Colorado State University. Prior to earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, he attained the rank of Journeyman Farrier, the highest level of farrier certification. Brian is one of the only veterinarians in the United States to be an American Farriery Association-certified Journeyman Farrier.

Ben Sykes BSc BVMS MSc MBA Dip. ACVIM PhD FHEA,

is a professor at Southern Cross University in Lismore, Australia. A practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years, Sykes is board certified with the College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in large animal internal medicine. Sykes has a strong interest in clinical research, with a focus on equine gastrointestinal diseases.

Tracy Tinsley, DVM,

earned her veterinary degree at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. She is currently enrolled in a part-time residency program with the American Veterinary Dental College and is the owner of Elite Equine Mobile Dentistry in Holly Springs, NC.

Jennifer Williams, PhD,

is the co-founder and Executive Director of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society located in College Station, Texas. Williams received her bachelor of science in psychology and minor in equine science from Truman State University, formerly known as Northeast Missouri State University.

Julie Settlage, DVM,

is an Equine Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. She finds joy in teaching veterinary students, veterinarians, and horse owners.