Bayer Animal Health today began taking nominations for the company’s Legend of the Year Award. Veterinary professionals are asked to nominate peers committed to equine health. The winner will be announced during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 56th Annual Convention in November. The prize is a $5,000 donation to an equine charity or cause of the winner's choice. The Bayer Animal Health Legend of the Year Award includes an additional sweepstakes for horse owners who nominate a veterinary professional. The sweepstakes winner will receive an expense-paid trip with Equitrekking, a PBS equine show, a Charles Owen helmet, as well as a trip to Mackinac Island, Mich., dinner with the Equitrekking crew and a ride-along with show host Darley Newman. Visit MyLegendaryVet.com for more information. <HOME>