Rocky Bigbie, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVPM, is a Senior Veterinarian at Pfizer Animal Health. He graduated from veterinary school at Oklahoma State University in 1981 and entered the US Army Veterinary Corps upon graduation. For nine years, he served in the Army while stationed in Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma, Maryland, and Germany. He completed an equine surgical residency and obtained a master’s degree in surgery from Auburn University. While at Auburn, his primary interest was wound healing in horses and he performed clinical research in that area. After leaving Auburn, he joined a five-veterinarian equine referral practice outside of Atlanta, Georgia and came to Fort Dodge Animal Health in 1995. He has served on several committees and forums of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and been fortunate to have spoken at numerous national and international meetings. Recently, Dr. Bigbie retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel.