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IN MEMORIAM DR. WALTER W. ZENT


It is with great sadness that the Zent family share the news of the passing of Dr. Walter W. Zent, DVM on June 29th, 2023. Born on April 11th, 1939 in Buffalo and raised in East


Aurora, New York, Walter’s love of horses began as a young child visiting family in Clin- ton, Kentucky. In East Aurora, he grew up riding and began working with Standardbreds as a teenager. Walter graduated from Cornell University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1963. Following an internship at Purdue University, he spent two years investigating infectious disease outbreaks and pathology at the University of Kentucky, Department of Veterinary Science. Beginning in 1966, Walter practiced veterinary medicine at Hag- yard-Davidson-McGee (Hagyard Equine Medical Institute). For more than 50 years, Walter epitomized the very best as a veterinarian, a specialist in equine reproduction, a mentor, and a friend to so many in the industry he loved. Not only on a local level but on the national, and international stage as well.


He maintained strong ties with the Veterinary Science Department and the Gluck Equine Research Center and served as Chair for the Gluck Equine Research Foundation. As Chair of the Gluck Foundation, he made lasting contribu- tions to the Department and played an important role in securing funding for facilities on the University’s research farm. Te mare reproduction facility is now named the “Walter W. Zent - Mare Reproductive Health Facility” in his honor. Everyone who knew Walter has benefitted from the quiet, sage wisdom and endless patience of Walter as an amazing teacher.


Dr. Walter Zent dedicated his career to advancing the field of equine reproduction and nurturing a passion for ther- iogenology among his peers. With a specific focus on Toroughbreds, he played a pivotal role in revolutionizing mare management practices. He served as president of the Society for Teriogenology in 2005-2006. He was an active member and past officer or committee member of many other professional veterinary and equine organizations, including the AAEP. He has delivered numerous presentations at national and international conferences, authored several book chapters and articles for publication. He served on the committee for the Hagyard Bluegrass Equine Symposium as well as the committee for the International Symposium on Equine Reproduction. He was an honorary Diplomate of the American College of Teriogenologists, further attesting to his impact and influence in the realm of equine reproduction.


Walter and his wife June, in partnership with Tony and Susan Holmes enjoyed tremendous success with their small broodmare band. Together they bred two Breeders Cup winners and multiple successful Standardbreds.


Walter leaves his wife June, daughter Megan Neelis (Trey), son, Drew Zent (Lisa), along with 5 grandchildren; Chris- tine Neelis, Carter Zent, Harry Neelis, Emma Zent, and Maggie Zent, all of whom were by his side during the last few days. He is also survived by his sister, Phyllis Shapiro and two nieces.


J. A. Keith, D.V.M., M.B.A., M. Econ Versailles, KY


859.753.5000 vetau94@aol.com


Walter’s contributions have extended beyond his profes- sional accomplishments. He was passionate about ‘paying it forward’, fostering collegiality, mentoring, and passing on the art of veterinary medicine to future generations of equine professionals. To honor this commitment, please consider a donation to Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Scholarship Endowment through Te Foundation for the Horse and/or the Society for Teriogenology Nandi Scholars Program @ Teriogenology Foundation (therio- foundation.org) 


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