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Welfare of equids ever-evolving
Welfare of equids ever-evolving If all horses could talk like the famous Mister Ed, their caregivers would not have…
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Franklin head of AAEP herd
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Jr, Miami Lakes, Fla, officially took the reins as the AAEP's 2000 president on Dec 7, 1999.
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AAEP honors include first Distinguished Service Award
AAEP honors include first Distinguished Service Award A new award recognizing individuals who have provided exemplary
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Kentucky veterinarians investigate mysterious foal death syndrome
Kentucky veterinarians investigate mysterious foal death syndrome Mycotoxins in pastures seem the most likely…
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Equine practice market study available
The AAEP National Fee and Market Study provides data on topics such as veterinary equipment and hiring decisions
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Veterinary, equine community dispel accusations against the pregnant mare urine industry
The two sides of the pregnant mare urine debate, at face value, appear to be horse lovers versus a pharmaceutical company.
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Mare reproductive loss syndrome returns, but losses are fewer
Posted on July 1, 2002 Evidence further suggests that eastern tent caterpillar is culprit This year as spring approached, the equine industry…
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Lenz takes reins of AAEP
Dr. Thomas R. Lenz took office as the 49th president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners
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FEMA offers independent study course on livestock and disasters
Owners of livestock and horses can now learn how to protect their animals when disaster strikes, by taking a new independent study
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Heightened security precautions may cause problems for horse transportation
Posted on May 15, 2003 9/11 makes airlines wary of carrying tranquilizers for horses While traveling from the United States to New Zealand, a…
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AAEP tackles tough issues in the Big Easy
More than 100 continuing education credits were offered on wide range of topics ranging from laminitis treatments to neurology.
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The unwanted horse
Veterinarians, humane groups grapple with thousands of homeless or neglected horses
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Enjoying and prospering in equine practice
Equine practitioners represent the second-highest practice income group, after swine practitioners
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Horse doctor
Winter on Mackinac Island, Mich., is a quiet time for the residents—the humans, the horses, and the veterinarian.
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Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority
The AVMA is stepping up its advocacy for federal laws advancing animal welfare and public health.
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AAEP gets energized in Seattle
More than 5,800 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors traveled to Seattle for the 51st annual convention of the American Association of…
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Barbaro's care illustrates veterinary profession's capabilities
Just two weeks after clinching the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro suffered a broken hind limb shortly after the start of the Preakness Stakes, May 20.
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Morris Animal Foundation funds $4.3 million in animal health studies
Morris Animal Foundation has committed to funding $4.3 million in animal health studies in 2007, up from $4 million
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AAEP develops guidelines for infectious disease outbreaks
The Infectious Disease Task Force of the American Association of Equine Practitioners has developed guidelines
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Protecting horse health, welfare a common bond
A record-breaking 6,842 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors traveled to San Antonio for the AAEP's 52nd Annual Convention in December.
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Equine veterinarians continue to advance horse health
The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Fla., set a convention attendance record for…
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Euthanasia at Kentucky Derby renews attention to safety
The dramatic breakdown and subsequent euthanasia of Eight Belles, the filly who placed second in the Kentucky Derby, has shone
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Florida finds cases of equine piroplasmosis
Twenty horses on six premises in Florida had tested positive as of Sept. 8 for equine piroplasmosis, a bloodborne parasitic
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Wild horses could face euthanasia
The Bureau of Land Management has been charged with protecting, managing, and controlling wild horses and burros under the authority of the authority…
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Free vaccines offered to improve welfare of unwanted horses
A number of rescue and retirement horse facilities may receive some much-needed help this year in the form of free