Whitfield-Cargile Named Past-Presidents’ Research Fellow

Dr. Canaan Whitfield-Cargile is examining the role of microbiota in equine gastrointestinal healing.
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Texas A&M University doctoral candidate Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, Dip. ACVS, ACVSMR, received the 2016 AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow for his research examining the role of gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota in equine gastrointestinal healing.

Whitfield-Cargile was recognized Dec. 5 prior to the Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture at the AAEP’s 62nd Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. The $5,000 grant is awarded annually to a doctoral or residency student who has made significant progress in the field of equine health care research. Whitfield Cargile also received a $500 stipend to support his travel to Orlando.

Changes in equine GI microbiota have been associated with chronic laminitis, colitis, and colic. Whitfield-Cargile’s research examines the role of equine GI microbiota and their metabolites in three gastrointestinal conditions important for horses: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory enteropathy, Clostridium difficile-associated enterocolitis, and intestinal anastomotic leakage.

Whitfield-Cargile received his veterinary degree from the University of Georgia in 2006, and he completed his large animal surgery residency at Texas A&M University. While employed in equine private practice, Whitfield-Cargile discovered a passion for equine clinical research, specifically in the areas of patient care, teaching, and developing novel methods to improve healing in horses. He currently serves as an assistant professor of large animal surgery at Texas A&M

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