The results of the National Equine Veterinary Economic Study provide an in-depth assessment of the equine veterinary industry, including the current status and economic trends of veterinary practices and attitudes of veterinarians.

Sponsored by Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) and Henry Schein Animal Health, in partnership with the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the study was led by equine veterinary market research specialist and practice management consultant Edward L. Blach, DVM, MS, MBA, who was assisted by Andrew R. Clark, DVM, MBA, a leading equine practice management consultant.

Data were collected from nearly 500 AAEP-member veterinarian survey respondents, including practice owners, veterinary associates, academic veterinarians, industry veterinarians, students, and retired veterinarians.

Study results will be shared in a series of six pieces, and the first release provides a financial review of the equine veterinary industry from 2007 to 2012