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USDA releases equine industry study results
The Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring System published the first report from its Equine 2015 study,
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Purdue dedicates equine specialty hospital
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine held a dedication ceremony April 25 to celebrate the opening of the Centaur Equine Specialty…
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Notifications available for equine disease outbreaks
The Equine Disease Communication Center works to protect horses and the horse industry in North America from the threat of infectious disease…
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Equine veterinarians focus on essentials, keep distance
Some equine veterinarians are changing how they practice as recommendations on physical distancing and shelter-in-place orders continue in most U.S.…
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17 equine health studies share $1.1M in funding
The Morris Animal Foundation is funding 17 new equine research and training grants totaling $1.1 million.
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Specialty board recognizes equine imaging, not botanical medicine
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has granted provisional recognition of equine diagnostic imaging as a specialty within the American…
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Morris awards grants for wildlife, equine research
Morris Animal Foundation announced in late September that it has awarded $850,000 in support of wildlife research through grants to
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AVMA, AAEP release veterinary team, client relationship resource for equine practitioners
The AVMA and American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have jointly created the Effective Equine Care Guide, a free resource that veterinary…
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Crisis communication
The American Horse Council and American Association of Equine Practitioners, along with state and federal health officials, are developing a proactive…
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In Short
The Equine Welfare Data Collective has released its first report after gathering data nationally on at-risk and transitioning equines.
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On the trail of horses
The debate over how to track and identify horses has been ongoing for more than a decade.
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AAEP updates parasite control guidelines
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recently released an updated version of its equine parasite control guidelines.
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Incoming AAEP president born into the business
Dr. Berk spoke with JAVMA News about his background, his presidency plans, and the challenges ahead for the AAEP.
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Survey: Horse industry stabilizing
Almost 90 percent of horse owners responding to a survey expect to own or manage the same number or more horses this year, compared with last year.
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COVID-19 may cause an increase in horse surrenders
Equine welfare experts are working to prevent and prepare for a potential surge in horse surrenders because of COVID-19–related financial challenges.
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Horse advocates, veterinarians noted for outstanding work
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognized the 2016 recipients of several awards Dec. 3-7 2016 at its 62nd Annual Convention in…
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A spur to action for practice owners
Preliminary numbers from a survey of American Association of Equine Practitioners members—conducted by the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division—show a…
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AAEP looking for evidence-based solutions
The American Association of Equine Practitioners may not have all the answers, but its members have been attempting to learn more about the issues…
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Horse Genome Project releases scientific standards for genetic testing
The scientists behind the Horse Genome Project first began meeting in 1995 to develop genetic tools to benefit the equine community.
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Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative launches database
The Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation and the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine have launched an online resource to…
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Winn awards grants for nine new feline health studies
Winn Feline Foundation announced in late November 2017 that it had awarded grants for nine new studies in feline health.
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Research distinguishes between injuries from accidents, abuse
In dogs and cats, blunt force trauma causes different types of injuries depending on whether the trauma is accidental
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USDA to help pets in distress
USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,
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Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery in India
Participants also learn about local culture, values in villages of Tamil Nadu posted June 1, 2006 A team of veterinarians and other…
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Homeward bound
House call veterinary practice may not be new to the profession but has been almost exclusively confined to equine and large animal practice.