AVMA news
LMU introduces equine education program to increase number of veterinarians working with horses
Lincoln Memorial University’s Equine Veterinary Education Program will use a shortened curriculum and paid internships to train and retain a new…
AVMA news
American College of Veterinary Radiology – Aug. 24-25 and Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2022
The American College of Veterinary Radiology welcomed new diplomates following the board certification examinations held from Aug. 24-25, 2022, in Las…
AVMA news
In Memory – Feb. 2, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Feb. 2, 2023
AVMA news
USDA proposes requiring electronic identification for certain cattle, bison
Official ear tags on cattle and bison covered under federal regulations will need to be both visually and electronically readable for interstate…
AVMA news
In Memory: Dr. Glenn Blodgett, an icon in equine medicine, dies at 73
Dr. Glenn Blodgett, a pioneer in equine theriogenology, has died at the age of 73. He innovated reproductive techniques within the performance horse…
Equine Dentistry
International Association of Equine Dentistry: IAED Certified Equine Dental Technician
Equine Dentistry
September 2011 Academy of Equine Dentistry Dental Technician / Practioner Source Notes Required level of general education No …
AVMA membership 2022
View AVMA membership statistics by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2022.
AVMA news
Blood-derived products demystified for equine practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Infectious Disease Committee recently updated the association’s white paper on equine blood, plasma,…
policy
Humane transport of equines
The AVMA supports the use of best practices when transporting animals and therefore opposes the use of double-decked trailers to transport equines.
JAVMA news
Equine papers invited
The American Association of Equine Practitioners is seeking abstracts, how-to papers, and review papers to be considered for presentation
JAVMA news
Equine scholarships offered
The AAEP and the American Live Stock Insurance Company are providing scholarships to fourth-year veterinary students.
AVMA news
Clash between California veterinary, horse racing boards keeps equine practitioners guessing
The California Horse Racing Board and California Veterinary Medical Board are working through differences in how each is interpreting and enforcing…
JAVMA news
Safety advancements in equine sports
Several sessions during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 2020 Virtual Convention & Trade Show, held Dec. 1-18, focused on…
JAVMA news
How to feed an equine athlete
Krishona L. Martinson, PhD, a professor and equine specialist at the University of Minnesota, said during the session “How to Select Forages for…
JAVMA news
American Association of Equine Practitioners
66th Annual Convention, Dec. 1-18, 2020, held virtually
JAVMA news
American Association of Equine Practitioners
American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 65th Annual Convention, Dec. 7-11, 2019, Denver
AVMA news
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – Nov. 5, 2022
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 37 new diplomates following the board certification examination held virtually on Nov. 5.
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
Equine parasite guidelines available
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has developed the first official set of guidelines for parasite control in horses.
policy
Regulation of equine plasma products
The AVMA urges FDA and USDA to identify a means to regulate all equine plasma products intended for use in horses.
JAVMA news
World Equine Veterinary Association
12th Congress, Nov. 2-5, 2011, Hyderabad, India, hosted by the Indian Association of Equine Practitioners
Commercial Transportation of Equines to Slaughter
Formal title: Docket Number [APHIS-2006-0168] RIN 0579-AC49 Commercial Transportation of Equines to Slaughter Summary: The APHIS is proposing to…
JAVMA news
Postmortem given on equine piroplasmosis
American Association of Equine Practitioners members have played a critical role in the detection of clinical cases of equine