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Barbaro Injury Highlights Need for Laminitis Research Funding
Ten million dollars in equine research funding is needed to unlock the mysteries of the devastating equine disease known as laminitis, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation, Inc., said today. The life-threatening injur ... Read the full article

AAEP Foundation Research Fellow Scholarship Winner Announced
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation awarded Jennifer G. Barrett, DVM, MS, Ph.D., of Urbana, Ill., the first Research Fellow Scholarship on December 4, 2006 during the AAEP 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Dr ... Read the full article

New AAEP Web Site Delivers More Equine-Health Resources
Guided by its mission to improve the health and welfare of the horse, the American Association of Equine Practitioners has relaunched its Web site, www.aaep.org, with new educational tools for veterinarians and the addition of equine-health resources ... Read the full article

Funds Still Available to Help Horses Affected by Natural Disasters
The AAEP Foundation, Inc. announced today the availability of additional funds to aid horses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, as well as other natural disasters. The Foundation’s Equine Disaster Relief Fund was established last September ... Read the full article

AAEP and USDF to Promote Horse Health as Alliance Partners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the world's largest professional association of equine veterinarians, is pleased to announce the addition of the U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) to its Alliance Partner Program. Through this ... Read the full article

West Nile Virus Remains Serious Threat For Unprotected Horses
1,341 U.S. Cases Reported in 2004: Equine Health Experts Urge Vaccination OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite extensive media coverage of equine West Nile virus -- as well as the availability of a vaccine for horses -- the potential ... Read the full article

AAEP-Member Veterinarians to Share Expertise at Western States Horse Expo
The latest in cutting-edge equine health information will be delivered during the Western States Horse Expo, June 9 - 11, 2006, in Sacramento, Calif. Veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will discuss ... Read the full article

Equine Health to be Featured at Equine Affaire Ohio
Members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will present the latest equine health information during Equine Affaire, to be held April 6 - 9 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Veterinarians understand that good equine he ... Read the full article

AAEP-Member Veterinarians to Share Expertise at Western States Horse Expo
The latest in cutting-edge equine health information will be delivered during the Western States Horse Expo, June 9 - 11, 2006, in Sacramento, Calif. Veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will discuss ... Read the full article

American Association of Equine Practitioners Joins Equestrian Land Conservation Resource Partners’ Program
The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is pleased to announce that American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is supporting our mission of saving land for horses by becoming an Equestrian Partner, joining an exclusive list of national organizations who have become members. AAEP is the 97th Equestrian Partner as ELCR approaches its 100th member milestone. ... Read the full article

Veterinary Students Receive AAEP Foundation/American Live Stock Scholarships
Eight veterinary students were recently selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the American Live Stock Insurance Company (ALSIC) and the AAEP Foundation. The scholarships are presented annually to fourth-year veterinary students who plan to pursue a career in equine veterinary practice. ... Read the full article

AAEP “On Call” Veterinarians to Assist Spring Thoroughbred Racing Telecasts
Media-trained equine veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ “On Call” program will support another season of live Thoroughbred racing on the major television networks. Now in its 18th year, “On Call” is designed ... Read the full article

Every Horse Needs an Annual Dental Exam, Says the AAEP
Because proper dental care is vital to a horse’s overall health, the AAEP is launching a campaign to promote the need for horses to receive a thorough oral examination at least once a year. Designed to reach horse owners, the campaign will kick off in April and run through 2008. ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club Forms Alliance with the AAEP
Moscow, Idaho-The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce its new partnership forged with the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the world's largest association of equine veterinarians with nearly 9,000 members. The n ... Read the full article

AAEP Foundation Helping to Feed Gulf Coast Horses
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation today announced its donation of more than $26,000 to two relief efforts that are feeding horses affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Both efforts are providing hay and other s ... Read the full article

Therapeutic Horse Medication Guidelines Available on RMTC Website
The Racing Medication & Testing Consortium (RMTC) has completed a section of its website at rmtcnet.com that enables licensed horsemen to look up guidelines for withdrawal times for approximately 75 therapeutic medications identified by the RMTC Vete ... Read the full article

Tennessee Walking Horse Organizations, AAEP Discuss Eliminating the Practice of Soring
The American Association of Equine Practitioners hosted a roundtable discussion with representatives from the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and the United States Department of Agriculture on March 19, 2007, in Lexington, Ky. The meeting was held ... Read the full article

Veterinary Students Receive AAEP Foundation/ALSIC Scholarships
Eight veterinary students were recently selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the American Live Stock Insurance Company (ALSIC) and the AAEP Foundation. The scholarships are presented annually to fourth-year veterinary students who plan to ... Read the full article

Nat White Selected as 2008 AAEP Vice President
Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, of Leesburg, Va., has been selected as the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ next vice president. Dr. White will ascend to the AAEP presidency in 2010. A board-certified surgeon and renowned researcher, Dr ... Read the full article

AAEP Summer Meetings to Explore Foal Care and Practice Management Strategies
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ summer continuing education meetings – Focus on the First Year of Life and the 16th annual Practice Management Seminar – will be held July 27-29 in Austin, Texas, at the Hilton Austin. Attendees can participate in both meetings’ sessions for one registration fee. ... Read the full article