Musings of a Comparative Theriogenologist - David E. Bartlett Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theriogenology

It truly is amazing that I find myself giving this presentation, for many reasons. To be recognized by one’s peers is humbling. To know you are old enough to be considered is disconcerting. It does give one pause to go back over one’s career and life to consider how you arrive at this point. I have had several significant mentors over the years as I guess we all have. I want to accept this award in the name of Dr. John Williams, a charter diplomate who had a profound influence on my journey as a theriogenologist and as a person. Dr. Williams was the best theriogenologist that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He was known best for his work with cattle, but he had significant knowledge in horses and dogs. He was the one to encourage me to pursue my expertise in canine theriogenology that proved to be wonderful advice for me and my career. We spent many hours talking about, not just veterinary medicine, but life in general. Anyone who was ever around Dr. Williams knows what a philosopher he was ...