Rare stallion fights dangerous infection at Veterinary Teaching Hospital
October 02, 2024
October 02, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Through care at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a 19-year old Akhal-Teke stallion named Kiergen fought off a dangerous infection.
Not only is Kiergen a beloved companion, but as an Akhal-Teke, he carries valuable genetics. Kiergen is owned by the Akhal-Teke Foundation, a Lexington, Virginia, nonprofit run by Patricia Johnston and Kevin Matthews. . . .
Through care at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a 19-year old Akhal-Teke stallion named Kiergen fought off a dangerous infection.
Not only is Kiergen a beloved companion, but as an Akhal-Teke, he carries valuable genetics. Kiergen is owned by the Akhal-Teke Foundation, a Lexington, Virginia, nonprofit run by Patricia Johnston and Kevin Matthews. . . .