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Dr. Grant Frazer
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 34 (2014) 3
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Obituary
Dr. Grant Frazer
Dr. Grant Frazer obtained his veterinary degree (BVSc) in1980 from the University of Queensland, Australia. After working for a few years as a veterinarian in private practice in Australia, he joined The Ohio State University as a resident in theriogenology. Concurrent with the residency, he was awarded a Master’s degree in reproductive physiology. Grant then served as a Lecturer at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, from 1986 to 1988 and, in 1987, obtained board certification from the American College of Theriogenologists. Grant was active in the American College of Theriogenologists and served as treasurer from 1999 to 2002. He was also a member of the Society for Theriogenology and the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
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After working at the University of Pennsylvania, Grant returned to Australia to work in private practice for a year and, in 1989, accepted a position as resident veterinarian at the Haddon Rig Merino Stud in New South Wales. In 1991, Grant returned to Columbus, Ohio, as an Assistant Professor in Theriogenology at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Grant was particularly distinguished as a clinician-educator and received tenure with promotion to Associate Professor in Large Animal Theriogenology in 1997. Grant’s teaching was recognized by major awards, including the prestigious Norden Distinguished Teacher Award in 1994. In 2000, Grant moved to the Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine as an Extension Veterinarian in Reproduction. During this period, Grant attended the Executive MBA program through Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business and was awarded his MBA in 2003. From December 2006 to August 2009, Grant served as Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Ohio State University. Dr. Frazer returned to Australia and The University of Queensland in October 2009 as Director of Clinical and Diagnostic Services. Dr. Frazer is probably best known for his work in obstetrics and the periparturient mare and cow. He spoke often of his visit to Marcel Vandeplassche and how it shaped his career. Dr. Frazer authored many publications and presentations on bovine and equine dystocia, obstetrics, fetotomy, and diseases of late pregnancy and the postpartum period. Anyone fortunate enough to have attended one of his lectures on the management of dystocia accompanied by beautiful images and a crystal clear explanation borne of experience and understanding of the topic will almost certainly never forget them. Grant is survived by his wife Lou, their daughters Belinda and Jocelyn, and son Sean and their families. Dr. Dale Paccamonti, Professor and Head Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Contents lists available at ScienceDirect
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science journal homepage: www.j-evs.com
Obituary
Dr. Grant Frazer
Dr. Grant Frazer obtained his veterinary degree (BVSc) in1980 from the University of Queensland, Australia. After working for a few years as a veterinarian in private practice in Australia, he joined The Ohio State University as a resident in theriogenology. Concurrent with the residency, he was awarded a Master’s degree in reproductive physiology. Grant then served as a Lecturer at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, from 1986 to 1988 and, in 1987, obtained board certification from the American College of Theriogenologists. Grant was active in the American College of Theriogenologists and served as treasurer from 1999 to 2002. He was also a member of the Society for Theriogenology and the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
0737-0806/$ – see front matter Ó 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.10.010
After working at the University of Pennsylvania, Grant returned to Australia to work in private practice for a year and, in 1989, accepted a position as resident veterinarian at the Haddon Rig Merino Stud in New South Wales. In 1991, Grant returned to Columbus, Ohio, as an Assistant Professor in Theriogenology at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Grant was particularly distinguished as a clinician-educator and received tenure with promotion to Associate Professor in Large Animal Theriogenology in 1997. Grant’s teaching was recognized by major awards, including the prestigious Norden Distinguished Teacher Award in 1994. In 2000, Grant moved to the Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine as an Extension Veterinarian in Reproduction. During this period, Grant attended the Executive MBA program through Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business and was awarded his MBA in 2003. From December 2006 to August 2009, Grant served as Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Ohio State University. Dr. Frazer returned to Australia and The University of Queensland in October 2009 as Director of Clinical and Diagnostic Services. Dr. Frazer is probably best known for his work in obstetrics and the periparturient mare and cow. He spoke often of his visit to Marcel Vandeplassche and how it shaped his career. Dr. Frazer authored many publications and presentations on bovine and equine dystocia, obstetrics, fetotomy, and diseases of late pregnancy and the postpartum period. Anyone fortunate enough to have attended one of his lectures on the management of dystocia accompanied by beautiful images and a crystal clear explanation borne of experience and understanding of the topic will almost certainly never forget them. Grant is survived by his wife Lou, their daughters Belinda and Jocelyn, and son Sean and their families. Dr. Dale Paccamonti, Professor and Head Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana