Erik Peterson, DVM, MSc

Dr. Erik Peterson received his veterinary degree from the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998, after completing his clinical rotations at Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Peterson spent 16 years in private equine practice as an associate and then practice owner in the Hudson Valley of New York. Dr. Peterson completed his Master of Science degree in 2022.

EDUCATION

DVM - Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
MSc - Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Academic parameters and assessment predictors for NAVLE success.
Efficacy of porcine and recombinant zona pellucida vaccines for immunocontraception of female donkeys.
Measurement of fecal cortisol in donkeys vaccinated with an immunocontraceptive.

Achievements

Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award - 2022
RUSVM-SCAVMA Leadership and Excellence Award - 2021
Ron Taylor Award - 2018

PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Dzikiti, T.B., Maney, J.K., Thorogood, J., Segabinazzi, L., Peterson, E., Dzikiti, L.N. and Escobar, A. (2024) ‘Sedation with dexmedetomidine‐butorphanol or xylazine‐ butorphanol continuous intravenous infusions during unilateral ovariectomy in standing donkeys’, Equine Veterinary Journal.

French, H., Segabinazzi, L., Middlebrooks, B., Peterson, E., Schulman, M., Roth, R., Crampton, M., Conan, A., Marchi, S., Gilbert, T., Knobel, D. and Bertschinger, H. (2022) ‘Efficacy and safety of native and recombinant zona pellucida immunocontraceptive vaccines formulated with non-Freund’s adjuvants in donkeys’, Vaccines, 10(12).

French, H., Segabinazzi, L., Kent, A., Nester, S., Peterson, E. and Gilbert, R. (2022) ‘Ovulation induction in Caribbean jennies in the tropics’, Clinical Theriogenology, 14(4), pp. 334–338.

Segabinazzi, L.G., Gilbert, R.O., Ambrosia, R.L., Bergfelt, D.R., Samper, J.C., Peterson, E.W. and French, H.M. (2022) ‘Structural and functional dynamics of the ovary and uterus during the estrous cycle in donkeys in the Eastern Caribbean’, Animals, 13(1), p. 74.

French, H.M., Peterson, E.W., Segabinazzi, L., Gilbert, R.O. and Knobel, D. (2022) ‘Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine’s efforts toward humane population management of feral donkeys’, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 260(14), p. 1778.

Peterson, E.W., Segabinazzi, L.G., Gilbert, R.O., Bergfelt, D.R. and French, H.M. (2022) ‘Evaluation of stress accompanying immunocontraceptive vaccination in donkeys’, Animals, 12(4), p. 457.

Segabinazzi, L.G., Roberts, B.N., Peterson, E.W., Ambrosia, R., Bergfelt, D., Samper, J., French, H. and Gilbert, R.O. (2022) ‘Early pregnancy in jennies in the Caribbean: corpus luteum development and progesterone production, uterine and embryo dynamics, conceptus growth and maturation’, Animals, 12(2), p. 127.

French, H., Peterson, E., Schulman, M., Roth, R., Crampton, M., Conan, A., Marchi, S., Knobel, D. and Bertschinger, H. (2020) ‘Efficacy of porcine and recombinant zona pellucida vaccines for immunocontraception of female donkeys’, Theriogenology, 153, September

Efficacy of porcine and recombinant zona pellucida vaccines for immunocontraception of female donkeys. H. French, E. Peterson, M. Schulman, R. Roth, M. Crampton, A. Conan, S. Marchi, D. Knobel, H. Bertschinger. Theriogenology, Volume 153, September 2020

Lactational anestrus in Caribbean donkeys. Peterson E, Roberts B, Cameron-Blake N, Gilbert R, French H Clinical Theriogenology, December 2018; 10:4

Circulating Progesterone Concentration in Early Pregnancy in Caribbean Donkeys. R. Gilbert, B. Roberts, D. Bergfelt, E. Peterson, J. Samper, H. French; Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 66:247 June 2018

Creation of an anatomically correct high fidelity calf leg model and student's perception of learning outcomes. French H, Dascanio J, Peterson E, Gilbert G, Wright C, Wickman D, Bauman E, Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 2017; 45(1):1-5

PRESENTATIONS

Academic parameters and assessment predictors for NAVLE success. Peterson, E., Cavanaugh, R., Cavanaugh, S., & Gilbert, R. AAVMC-Veterinary Educators Symposium, Texas Tech University Amarillo TX. (2023)

Seasonal Effects of Plasma ACTH in Horses and Donkeys Residing Near the Equator. Peterson, E., Xue, C., Lemcke, R., Pribyl, J., & Grubbs, S. ACVIM Forum Austin TX. (2022).

Acquisition and Acclimation of Feral Caribbean Donkeys for Use in Reproductive Research. Peterson E, Cameron-Blake, Knobel D, French H. 8th International Conference on Wildlife Fertility Control, Washington, DC. (2017)

Acquisition and Acclimation of Feral Caribbean Donkeys for Use in Reproductive Research 5th Annual Donkey Welfare Symposium University of California Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. (2017)

Bovine obstetric skills training: Do looks matter? Peterson E, Dascanio J, Bauman E, Adams R, French H. Phi Zeta Research Day, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. (2016)