Dr. Angie Bauck

Anje Bauck, D.V.M., a graduate student and former large animal surgery resident at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from a national equine group.

Bauck received the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation Past Presidents’ and EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow award on Nov. 19 during the AAEP’s annual meeting in San Antonio. Bauck is pursuing her Ph.D. under the mentorship of David Freeman, M.V.B., Ph.D.

Founded and funded by past presidents of the organization to provide financial support to equine-oriented scholars, the award consists of $5,000 and a travel stipend.

Bauck’s research focus is colic and gastrointestinal physiology, an area she began studying during her residency. Her work explores the physiology of the equine large colon as it relates to clinical disease. Colic and related gastrointestinal diseases are regarded as major health concerns and leading causes of death in horses.