Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, has recently been selected as a director-at-large for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). He will begin his term today (Dec. 5) during the association’s 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

Moore obtained his veterinary and doctorate degrees from The Ohio State University in 1989 and 1994, respectively. After receiving his DVM, Moore completed a one-year internship in large animal medicine and surgery at the University of Georgia. He then completed his equine surgical residency at The Ohio State University in 1993. Moore became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1994. 

Currently, Moore is the chairperson of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to starting this position, he was the director of the Equine Health Studies Program and service chief of the Equine Medicine and Surgery Section at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He is originally from West Virginia and earned his BS from West Virginia University. 

Moore has authored or co-authored 15 book chapters, approximately 90 peer-reviewed scientific articles, and over 150 scientific abstracts. He has delivered numerous scientific and continuing education presentations at local, state, national and international conferences. He frequently serves as an invited speaker at national and international equine veterinary clinical and research symposia