Prascend® (pergolide mesylate), brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI), and EquiManagement magazine proudly announce a new program to recognize the importance of veterinary technicians and assistants to the well-being of horses: the Champions of the Cause Award.
Honoring veterinary technicians and assistants
Veterinarians are invited to nominate their veterinary technician or assistant for the Champions of the Cause Award to be presented by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. and EquiManagement magazine.
In cooperation with the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants (AAEVT), two winners among the nominated veterinary technicians and assistants will be selected as the 2015 Champions of the Cause.
âAs a vet, Iâve seen how much veterinary technicians and assistants contribute to horse care and health, and the value they bring to both veterinarians and horse owners,â says Dr. John Tuttle, senior associate director for Equine Professional Services for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. âThis award recognizes those who go the extra mile with regard to equine health.â
Veterinary technicians and assistants with two or more years of experience in the equine field can be nominated by a veterinarian. Winners will be chosen based on the following criteria:
- Passion for equine health
- Commitment to further their knowledge of equine well-being
- Dedication to shaping the future of equine health
Winners will be recognized and honored in the fall and winter issues of EquiManagement, as well as at the annual American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention and AAEVT Convention.
âEquiManagement is thrilled to partner with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. in recognizing and rewarding equine veterinary technicians and assistants as Champions of the Cause,â says Kimberly S. Brown, associate publisher and editor of the magazine. âBoehringer Ingelheim has long been a supporter of equine education, and we love that the company is developing a program for veterinarians to honor top technicians and assistants.â
The two Champions of the Cause will each receive an expense-paid trip to the AAEVT Conference during the December 2015 AAEP Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Candidates can be nominated at http://www.EquiManagement.com/ChampionsoftheCause.
âVeterinary technicians and assistants are often the ones seeing some of the more subtle signs of disease,â says Dr. Tuttle. âAs BIVI continues to pioneer equine health by bringing new products, like PRASCEND, into the marketplace, we want to reward those veterinary technicians and assistants who are also innovative in their thinking regarding equine health through their dedication and furthering their knowledge of equine health.â
Prascend is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. ©2015 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
About Boehringer Ingelheim
The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the worldâs 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally with 140 affiliates and more than 46,000 employees.
Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel medications of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine.
Social responsibility is a central element of Boehringer Ingelheim's culture. Involvement in social projects, caring for employees and their families, and providing equal opportunities for all employees form the foundation of the global operations. Mutual cooperation and respect, as well as environmental protection and sustainability are intrinsic factors in all of Boehringer Ingelheimâs endeavors.
In 2012, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of about 14.7 billion euro. R&D expenditure in the business area Prescription Medicines corresponds to 22.5% of its net sales. For more information, please visit www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.
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