Zinpro Corporation Honors Dr. Malinowski For Equine Industry Excellence   

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., (Aug. 6, 2012) – Dr. Karyn Malinowski of the Rutgers Equine Science Center was honored as the 2012 Equine Science Award recipient at the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) meetings recently held in Phoenix. 

Sponsored by Zinpro Corporation, the award was presented in conjunction with the Equine Science Society and the ASAS. 

“We congratulate Dr. Malinowski on her outstanding career and honor her achievements in the field of equine science,” says Erik Swensson, Regional Manager – Western U.S., Zinpro Corporation. “We are proud to once again sponsor this award, which was established in 2008. It recognizes equine industry excellence in the areas of extension, research, teaching and agribusiness.” 

Dr. Malinowski earned her bachelor’s, masters and doctorate degrees at Rutgers. She joined the faculty at Rutgers in 1978 as the first female Equine Extension Specialist in the U.S. Since that time, she has served with distinction as a Professor of Animal Sciences, Associate Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Director of the Equine Science Center and Director of Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

Her professional accomplishments have had a major impact on the well-being and quality of life of the equine athlete, while ensuring the vitality and viability of the equine industry.

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