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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

Green Takes Reins of AAEP Presidency
Becomes first female practitioner to serve as president Eleanor Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP, of Gainesville, Fla., was installed as the 54th president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners during the group’s annual convention in Orla ... Read the full article

FLORIDA VETERINARIAN TAKES AAEP PRESIDENTIAL REINS
Thomas D. Brokken, DVM, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was installed as the 52nd president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) during the group’s annual convention in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 3 - 7. He will serve through 2006. Dr ... Read the full article

2006 Hambletonian Festival of Racing Includes Cutting-Edge Veterinary Education
New York, NY (August 7, 2006) -- Equine veterinarians from around the country gathered during this first week of August at the Meadowlands Racetrack to participate in a wide range of educational seminars during the 2006 Hambletonian Festival of Racin ... Read the full article

Western College of Veterinary Medicine Receives $1.07-Million Gift
Saskatoon, Sask. (August 29, 2006) The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan has received $1.07 million for its equine and companion animal health programs and a fund raising incentive from Heather Ryan and L ... Read the full article

Veterinarian Promotes Meditation for Pets at PsychicVet.com
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- From her childhood in Poland to her career as an internationally acclaimed animal welfare advocate and veterinarian, Dr. Agnes Van Volkenburgh's life has centered on her connections to animals. Now, in an effort t ... Read the full article

Winner's Circle Scholarship Program to Benefit Equine Veterinary Students
The Race For Education, AAEP Foundation and Platinum Performance collaborate to provide scholarships to benefit 34 veterinary college students at veterinary schools across North America and the West Indies. Oct. 17, 2007 -- The Race For Education, ... Read the full article

Equilite's Visiting Vet and Professionals Program to Debut at Equine Affaire
POTTSTOWN, PA — Equilite Inc., makers of the world famous Sore No More® liniment, will debut their new Visiting Vet and Professionals Program (VVPP) at Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio later this month. This new program allows horse owners access to ... Read the full article

WEG 2010 Foundation Selects Official Veterinary Coordinator
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. has selected Dr. A. Kent Allen as the official Veterinary Coordinator of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. "Dr. Allen will be a tremendous asset to the 2010 Games," stated Jack Kelly, CEO of the Wo ... Read the full article

Fortier honored as outstanding researcher with Pfizer award
ITHACA, N.Y. Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, DACVS, assistant professor of large animal surgery at Cornell Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine received this years "Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence," which recognizes outstanding re ... Read the full article

Trafalgar Square Publishing releases two new DVDs to help ensure your horse is pain-free and can perform his very best
Trafalgar Square Publishing is pleased to announce the release of two new DVDs from the author of the bestselling The Horse’s Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book. Dr. Joyce Harman, veterinarian and renowned saddle-fitting expert, advises that good sad ... Read the full article

One-Eyed Horse Returns to the Ring
Something About Bernie (aka Bernie) returned to the horse show ring last Saturday, July 15. The thoroughbred competed in a Maryland Dressage Association Show, placing 2nd and 3rd in his classes. This would not be news in itself, but Bernie fought his ... Read the full article

AAEP’s Healthy Horses Workshop Heading to Colorado
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) Healthy Horses Workshop will be held Saturday, July 28 in Fort Collins, Colo. Intended for horse enthusiasts interested in learning more about equine health care, the Healthy Horses Workshop wi ... Read the full article

The Benefits and Dangers of Alternative Medicine
The primary concern for any horse owner is keeping your horse in great health. With several options in healthcare to choose from, deciding on the best program for your horse can be overwhelming. Alternative therapies can be a positive addition to your horse’s health program, but like anything else, it is important to educate yourself in the world of alternative medicine before introducing them to your horse. ... Read the full article

FEMA Deploys Veterinarians to Assist Hurricane Recovery
Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams Help Ensure Animal, Public Health SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in their 11- year history, four complete Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) have been simultaneously depl ... Read the full article

Smartpak Store to Host "Get Smart Series" on Equine Health Topics
From travel safety to colic prevention, the SmartPak Store will host discussions from noted veterinarian, Dr. Lydia Gray NATICK, Mass. (August 25, 2006) – SmartPak announced today that they plan to offer monthly in-depth discussions on a range of ... Read the full article

400 Equine Vets and Veterinary Students Gather at St. Louis Conference
Purina Mills Hosts its 6th Annual Equine Veterinary Conference (St.Louis, MO) - With nearly 400 in attendance, this year's Equine Veterinary Conference was the largest and one of the most successful conferences ever hosted by Purina Mills, accordi ... Read the full article

Vet-Stem(R) Treats 1,000 Patients (Horses) With Regenerative Stem Cells
POWAY, Calif., April 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Vet-Stem, Inc., announced that 1,000 horses have now been treated with regenerative stem cell therapy in the U.S. Over 250 veterinarians now include regenerative stem cell therapy in their veterinary practices ... Read the full article

Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee Reviews Data on ProHeart 6
MADISON, N.J., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth (NYSE:WYE), announced today that the Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee's (VMAC) did not reach a consensus regarding its review of safety data for ProH ... Read the full article

LSU Equine Opens Hotline for Horse Owners in Need
In the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and team members of the Equine Health Studies Program have developed a call center in an effort to respond to the potential needs of horse owners in southern Louisiana. The telephone number for horse owners in need is 225 578 9501. This helpline will function from 8 am - 5 pm through the coming weekend and perhaps longer if the need is evident. A secondary number exclusively dedicated to this purpose is 225-578-9062. ... Read the full article