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Learn to Recognize Your Horse’s Dental Problems
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, periodic dental examinations are essential to your horse’s health. ... Read the full article

Don’t Skip the Purchase Exam
Owning a horse can be a big investment in time, money and emotion. Unfortunately, horses seldom come with a money-back guarantee. That’s why it is so important to investigate the horse’s overall health and condition through a purchase exam conducted by an equine veterinarian. Whether you want a horse as a family pet, a pleasure mount, a breeding animal, or a high performance athlete, you stand the best chance of getting one that meets your needs by investing in a purchase exam. ... 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 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

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

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

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

The Equine Foot, Recession-Proof Business Strategies are Focus of AAEP Meetings
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ summer education event, Focus on the Foot and the 17th Annual Practice Management Seminar, will provide a comprehensive continuing education package for equine practitioners July 19-21 in Columbus, Oh ... 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

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 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

AAEP Annual Convention to Offer Quality Education for Veterinarians and Horse Owners
The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will be held in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1 – 5, continuing its long history of providing premier continuing education for equine veterinarians, veterinary technicians and horse ... Read the full article

Equestrian Dental Care Tips
When raising horses, there are so many things that you have to think about on a daily basis. And many horse owners admit to letting their horse’s dental health slide to the bottom on their list of priorities. This month, I want to encourage each and every one of you to set aside some time to learn more about your horse’s dental health, and why it is so crucial to the overall health and well being of your horses. A little bit of knowledge coupled with a good equestrian dentist can make a world of difference. ... 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

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

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 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 Draws Thousands to San Diego
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 54th Annual Convention united equine practitioners across the globe in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 6 - 10. As the world’s largest meeting for equine veterinarians, the convention provided quality education to 3,201 veterinarians, students and veterinary technicians. Total convention attendance was 6,579. ... Read the full article

PreventiCare Celebrates Ten Years of Healthy Horses
Pfizer Animal Health’s Equine Wellness Program Offers Top Quality Health Care to Thousands of Horses New York, NY (June 5, 2007)--Launched in 1997, Pfizer Animal Health’s PreventiCare(TM) is an equine wellness program that is designed to promote t ... Read the full article

AAEP CONVENTION CONTINUES AS WORLD’S LARGEST EQUINE VETERINARY MEETING
The 51st Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), held Dec. 3 - 7 in Seattle, Wash., attracted a crowd of nearly 5,900 veterinary professionals, guests and exhibitors, making it again the largest equine veterinary ... Read the full article