Background
Portas, Juan Antonio Rodriguez was born on May 31, 1956 in La Plata, Argentina. Son of Antonio and Julia Ines (Martinez) Rodriguez Portas.
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Juan Antonio Rodriguez Portas
Edit Profileconsultant researcher Veterinarian
Education
Bachelor, Liceo Naval, Rio Santiago, Argentina, 1973; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, U. La Plata, 1978.
Career
Auxiliary professor large animal practice, U. La Plata, 1979-1987;
professor, founder, chief cardiology service, U. La Plata, 1985-1987;
auxiliary professor surgical service, U. La Plata, 1983-1987;
cardiology researcher, San Isidro Veterinary Center, Buenos Aires, 1979-1982;
exercise physiology consultant, Park House Stables, Kingsclere, England, since 1987;
chief exercise physiology unit, Equine Excellence Investigation Center, La Plata, since 1993;
also board directors, Equine Excellence Investigation Center, La Plata. Veterinarian, equine exercise physiology consultant to Queen Elizabeth II,1987-, Sheik Mohamed Al Maktoum, Europe, since 1987, Paul Mellon, Europe,1987-, also over 400 horse racing stables in England, France, Ireland, Spain, United States, P.R., Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Brazil. Conference presenter on exercise physiology.
Presenter 11 International Veterinary Congresses, numerous national seminars, congresses and science meetings.
Membership
With Argentine Navy, 1969-1973. Member Argentinian Association Equine Practitioners (founder, board directors since 1981, president research commission since 1985, editor magazine since 1983), British Equine Veterinary Association (South America representative since 1983), Province of Buenos Aires Veterinary Association (board dirs.1986-1990, honorable mention 1987), Horse Racing Owners Association (board directors 1989), Florida Horsemen Benevolent and Protective Association, Fundación Equina Rocha de Plata (vice president since 1990), Jockey Club (board directors, juvenile commission 1973-1978, honor medal 1977), Planetary Society.
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Married Silvia GracielaMusante, October 10, 1987.
