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Unwanted horse problem to be analyzed in initial study
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has launched a nationwide survey in its first step to study the problem of unwanted horses.
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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
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AAEP president found inspiration from other members
The American Association of Equine Practitioners' newest president, Dr. Harry W. Werner, knows he didn't get to where he is today without some help.
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Partnership seeks to improve veterinary technician CE
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants have
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Equine conference educates, updates on active year
Suits and ties mixed with cowboy hats and boots during the 54th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners' 54th Annual Convention, Dec.…
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Equine veterinarians hope to improve racing standards
The state of horse racing is in flux, and no one knows this better than industry insiders.
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42 states testing for contagious equine metritis
Forty-two states were tracing and testing horses that may have been exposed to contagious equine metritis as of mid-January.
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Anti-horse-slaughter legislation reintroduced
Opponents of horse slaughter, not satisfied with existing state legislation prohibiting the practice in the United States, are pushing to
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Horse slaughter conditions in Mexico explored by AAEP group
Though nearly two years have passed since the last horse processing plant closed in the United States, horses continue being shipped from the United…
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State bills popping up on horse slaughter, unwanted-horse issue
While Congress considers a bill aiming to stem the practice of transporting horses to Mexico or Canada for slaughter, a growing number of state…
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AAEP releases guidelines on protecting Thoroughbred health
The American Association of Equine Practitioners issued recommendations that provide veterinary guidance on care of
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NTRA moving toward racetrack accreditation
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced March 6 that a comprehensive set of safety and integrity compliance standards
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Maintaining profitability requires smart management
Nothing like an economic downturn can put practice management issues at the forefront of equine veterinarians' minds
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Equine veterinarians affected yet resilient in sour economy
As far as Dr. Scott A. Spaulding, Badger Veterinary Hospital's managing partner, could tell this past spring, 2008 would be the mixed
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Compounding issues resurface in wake of ponies' deaths
The high-profile deaths of 21 polo ponies at the U.S. Open Polo Championship, caused by an overdose of selenium, has brought the issue of
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ACVIM issues consensus statement on EHV-1
Future progress on understanding and treating infections caused by equine herpesvirus-1 will depend on research into viral pathogenesis and…
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Unwanted horse survey sheds light on issue's causes, extent
Results from a survey on unwanted horses identified the problem's magnitude as "staggering" and called for a unified commitment to develop as many…
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Welfare code endorsed by horse organizations
Leading equine industry organizations have endorsed a national code of practice for the welfare of horses.
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Cornell to open equine hospital near racetrack
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine plans in April to open Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists, a referral and emergency care hospital…
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New York State Gaming Commission
The New York State Gaming Commission has named Dr. Scott E. Palmer (UP ’76) as the state’s equine medical director.
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American Association of Equine Practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners honored the 2013 recipients of several awards Dec. 10, 2013, at its 59th Annual Convention in…
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Gift to fund new Purdue equine center
A $2.7 million gift from Centaur Gaming will help Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine build the Centaur Regional Equine
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Study: Equine practices on the rebound
An in-depth economic study of the equine veterinary industry assessed current management practices.
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Leader of the pack
Dr. Jeff Blea is the 2014 AAEP president. He has considerable expertise in ethical and policy issues affecting racetrack veterinarians.
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It’s all about the horse ... and the client
The American Association of Equine Practitioners unveiled a new program called AAEP Touch to help members improve their relationships with horse…