Jessica Morgan Named Associate Director of the Center for Equine Health

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has appointed Dr. Jessica Morgan as the new Associate Director of the Center for Equine Health (CEH), effective November 1, 2025. Her five-year term will include primary oversight and administrative responsibility for the Center’s equine facilities on the UC Davis campus and its Templeton Farms facility in Templeton, California. In this role, she will supervise the equine care staff and help ensure the health and welfare of the horses at both sites.

Dr. Morgan currently serves as an associate professor of Equine Field Service in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology. She recently completed a term as Service Chief for Equine Field Service at the hospital. Her research centers on diagnosing and treating conditions that limit performance in horses, with particular focus on equine sports medicine. In addition to her clinical and teaching excellence, she has contributed to the CEH as a grant reviewer and as a member of its scientific advisory board.

Known for her strong connections within California’s equine community, Dr. Morgan looks forward to expanding collaborations with horse owners, veterinarians, and researchers across the state.