Interview with Charles E. Hagyard, December 21 and 29, 1978
Project: Horse Industry in Kentucky Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Dr. Charlie Hagyard was a veterinarian who followed in his family's tradition of veterinary practice and co-founded Hagyard-Davidson-McGee clinic in Lexington, Kentucky in 1951. His grandfather, uncle, and father founded the original practice, E. T. Hagyard & Sons in 1876. In this interview, Hagyard discusses his early years as a veterinarian and some of his father's famous clients. He speaks about changes in equine reproduction, including more hygienic practices and the vet's role in ensuring breeding soundness in mares. His firm's training program for international young veterinarians is also discussed and Hagyard names several prominent vets who attended the program.Interview Accession
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Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Hagyard, Charles E., 1901-1995 Hagyard, Charles E., 1901-1995--Interviews Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Associates Horses--Breeding Horses--Health. Horses--Reproduction--History Standardbred horse Thoroughbred horse Veterinarians--Interviews Walnut Hall Stock Farm (Ky.)Interview Rights
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Hagyard, Charles E. Interview by Mary Jane Gallaher. 21 Dec. 1978. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Hagyard, C.E. (1978, December 21). Interview by M. J. Gallaher. Horse Industry in Kentucky Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Hagyard, Charles E., interview by Mary Jane Gallaher. December 21, 1978, Horse Industry in Kentucky Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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