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New Editorial Advisory Board Member for The Horse

Stephen G. Jackson, PhD, earned his undergraduate degree in Animal Science at Texas A&M, and his PhD in Equine Nutrition at the University of Kentucky (UK). In 1975, he became an Extension Horse Specialist at UK, and was an Associate Professor

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Scholarships Granted

Two high school seniors with a dedication to the well-being of horses have been named Year 2000 Scholarship recipients by Horse Daily Planner Publications. First place winner Kari Fisher of Rockwell, N.C., received $1,200 toward her tuition at the

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AAEP Convention Preview: State-of-the-Art Topic

Milne Lecture Features 3-D Anatomy Software

The Frank J. Milne Lecture is named for AAEP past president and distinguished life member Frank J. Milne. Each year, the lecture focuses on subjects and techniques considered

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AAEP Convention Topics Preview: Fighting Infection

The latest information on scores of topics is presented at the AAEP convention; we can’t report on them all, but we do try to bring you a representative sampling. This year, many of the topics can be grouped into five categories: fighting

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AAEP Convention Topics Preview: Lameness/Injury

The latest information on scores of topics is presented at the AAEP convention; we can’t report on them all, but we do try to bring you a representative sampling. This year, many of the topics can be grouped into five categories: fighting

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AAEP Convention Topics Preview: General Medicine

The latest information on scores of topics is presented at the AAEP convention; we can’t report on them all, but we do try to bring you a representative sampling. This year, many of the topics can be grouped into five categories: fighting

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AAEP Convention Topics Preview: Predicting Performance

If only we could accurately predict a horse’s future athletic performance, we’d know which horses on which to spend our fortunes. Many early factors in estimating a yearling’s potential have been proven correct, others false, and there’s many fo

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AAEP Convention Topics Preview: Reproduction

The latest information on scores of topics is presented at the AAEP convention; we can’t report on them all, but we do try to bring you a representative sampling. This year, many of the topics can be grouped into five categories: fighting

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AAEP Convention Preview: Professional Development

Are you sometimes worried that your veterinarian will break down before your horse? Stress is a common problem in the lifestyle that goes along with treating animals while traveling long distances. Besides the stress of doing a good job and

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AAEP Convention Preview: Membership Forums Open Again

Last year, the AAEP membership forums were closed to all non-AAEP members. This year, these forums have returned to their format of previous years, which featured an open session for 90 minutes at the start of the forum followed by a sessio

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Morris’ New Studies

 The Morris Animal Foundation is pleased to report the realization of a goal to fund $2 million in health studies by the year 2000. The Foundation also has added a variety of animal health studies to its growing list of vital investigations

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Zweig Fund 2000 Research Awards

The Harry M. Zweig Memorial Fund for Equine Research honors the late Dr. Harry M. Zweig, a distinguished veterinarian, and his numerous contributions to New York’s equine industry. In 1979, by amendment to the parimutuel revenue laws, the New York

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Veterinarians Honored

The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care has an Editorial Advisory Board of 37 members who offer guidance and critique on the content of the magazine each month. Some of these practitioners have received awards from professional organizations in

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