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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

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

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

Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month: A Bit of Comfort
"When connecting reins to the bit, I prefer to use a leather to leather connection for softness and a better feel. While having metal snaps in the ends of your reins is convenient for changing reins and repositioning your reins, the constant clinking of metal on metal can be irritating to your horse and makes it difficult to have a soft and steady feel on the reins. Some leather reins have a quick connect feature made of leather, which may not be as quick and convenient as a snap, but will give you a better feel on your horse's mouth." ... 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

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

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

AAEP’s “Ask the Vet” Provides Answers from the Experts on Equine Healthcare
Topics in equine health that are timely and relevant to today’s horse owner will be featured this year as part of the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s “Ask the Vet” online discussion on its horse health Web site, www.aaep.org/horseowner. ... Read the full article

AAEP Healthy Horses Workshop to Feature Olympian David O’Connor
The AAEP’s Healthy Horses Workshop, an event designed for non-veterinarians interested in equine health care and featuring leading veterinary experts delivering the latest news and advances in horse health, will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 in Kissimmee, ... 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

AAEP Convention Shatters Attendance Record
The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held Dec. 1 – 5 in Orlando, Fla., set a convention attendance record for the second year in a row, as 7,238 veterinary professionals, guests and exhibitors participated. ... Read the full article

AAEP Convention Breaks Attendance Record
The 52nd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), held Dec. 2 – 6 in San Antonio, Texas, set a new attendance record for the association’s flagship event, as 6,842 veterinary professionals, guests and exhibitors p ... 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

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

Dr. Kelsey Hart Selected as AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation named Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, DACVIM, as the 2008 AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow at its 54th Annual Convention Dec. 6-10 in San Diego, Calif. ... 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

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

AAEP-Member Veterinarians to Share Expertise at Western States Horse Expo
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