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UK Gluck Equine Research Foundation Names New Inductee
To Research Hall of Fame
By Savannah Craddock
LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 26, 2007) –
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation
will induct Edward L. Squires, director of the Preservation
of Equine Genetics Program at Colorado State University, into
the Equine Research Hall of Fame Oct. 8, 2007.
Squires is considered a pioneer in equine reproductive techniques
and the non-surgical collection and transfer of equine embryos.
As director of the Preservation of Equine Genetics Program,
he has made significant contributions in foal birth from frozen
embryo transplants and sex-sorted sperm, both of which have
proven to be breakthrough contributions in the field of equine
reproduction.
“I feel honored to be included in the
great group of scientists represented in the Gluck Equine
Research Hall of Fame. This is by far the greatest honor I
have received and I am extremely appreciative to all of those
individuals who supported my nomination,” Squires said.
Established in 1990 by the University of Kentucky Equine
Research Foundation (now the Gluck Equine Research Foundation),
the Equine Research Hall of Fame honors international scientific
community members who have made equine research a key part
of their careers, recognizing their work, dedication and achievements
in equine research.
“Dr. Squires’ contributions to improving
the breeding efficiency of both stallions and mares have revolutionized
management practices throughout the equine industry,”
said Robert Stout, Kentucky State Veterinarian. “To
be recognized by his peers for induction into the Equine Research
Hall of Fame reflects the quality and application of his research.”
Squires has also contributed to research in hormonal regulation
of the estrous cycle, progesterone in pregnant mares, ultrasonography
and the development of assisted reproductive techniques, including
oocyte maturation, in vitro fertilization, embryo freezing
and fertility of cooled and frozen semen.
The 60-year-old Morgantown, W.Va., native received his bachelor’s
and master’s degrees from West Virginia University and
his doctorate in endocrinology and reproductive physiology
at the University of Wisconsin. Prior to his professorship
at CSU, he was an assistant professor in animal science at
the University of New Hampshire.
During his 32 years in the animal reproduction
and biotechnology lab at CSU, he began to focus his research
on horses. This focus led to milestones in research in artificial
insemination, equine reproductive physiology and endocrinology,
preservation of stallion semen and techniques for embryo transfer,
preservation and manipulation.
Squires is the recipient of numerous awards and honors for
his research including the Oliver P. Pennock Distinguished
Service Award; The George Stubbs Award; Animal Physiology
and Endocrinology Award; and Horse Person of the Year Award
from the Colorado Horse Council. Beyond his research, he serves
as the editor of the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
and has written 14 books and 19 additional book chapters.
The nominees to the Equine Research Hall of
Fame can be living or deceased, active or retired in the field
of equine research. Once they are nominated by peers, they
are then reviewed and selected by the current living members
of the Hall of Fame. The Equine Research Hall of Fame inducts
honorees every two years. Past inductees include: W. R. Allen;
John T. Bryans; William W. Dimock; Elvis R. Doll, Jr.; Harold
Drudge; Phillip R. Edwards; Baltus J. Erasmus; Harold E. Garner;
Oliver J. Ginther; Harold Hintz; Sir Frederick Hobday; Leo
B. Jeffcott; Robert M. Kenney; Travis C. McGuire, Jr.; C.
Wayne McIlwraith; Peter D. Rossdale; Clyde Stormont; and Sir
Arnold Theiler.
The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, on the University
of Kentucky campus, is home to the Equine Research Hall of
Fame. For more information, visit http://www.ca.uky.edu/gluck.
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