The Equine Sciences Academy is proud and honored to announce that Dr. Robert Bowker is joining the esteemed group of equine professionals on our Advisory Panel.
Robert Bowker is currently a Professor at Michigan State University and his background includes PhD, Neurobiology, University of Pennsylvania, 1979, VMD, Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1973, BS, Biology/chemistry, Springfield College, 1969.
Dr. Bowker is one of the top researchers in the world on hoof form and function. He has changed the way we will view the hoof forever and bought hoof care into the 21st century.
He was recently a featured clinician at The Whole Horse Symposium - an Equine Sciences Academy event.
His research interests in horses began in the early 90's when he began focusing upon understanding how nerves aid and improve foot function, how horses use the many sensations present in the foot to negotiate within its environment and how the foot dissipates energy and supports the horse during health and disease conditions.
He has presented his results to numerous international and national audiences over the past ten plus years, and believes that a healthy foot translates to a healthy horse.
Dr. Bowker presently continues his studies in understanding hoof function and how we can better improve the health and condition of the foot during such disease conditions as laminitis and navicular syndrome.
Combining his research with his duties as Professor of Anatomy, Bob also consults online and in person with horse owners, hoof practitioners and vets from around the globe.