Latest News – The Horse
Winter Driving Tips for Horse Owners
Ensure vehicles are ready for winter driving and maintain them according to manufacturer recommendations.
OC Researcher Named AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Fellow
McCoy’s research investigates genetic risk factors for the development of osteochondrosis (OC).
Georgia Woman Pleads No Contest to Cruelty Charges
A Georgia woman has pleaded no contest to charges connected with the alleged maltreatment of 41 horses .
Barn Fire Prevention and Response, Part 2
Rebecca explores more best practices related to barn fire prevention and response.
Pfizer Donates $25,000 to AAEP Foundation Memorial Program
Pfizer will continue the Matching Challenge with another $25,000 pledge to match donations in 2012.
UHVRC Marks Third Year Donating Vaccinations
More than 8,100 rescued and retired horses have been vaccinated against dangerous diseases by the UCVRC.
Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluated
Conventional saddles were much more effective in distributing pressure evenly over the horse’s back.
Aging Farmers’ Health and Safety
Farmers have high-stress and hard-laboring lifestyles, which researchers are trying to better understand.
AAEP Foundation/Markel Scholarship Recipients Announced
Over the past 22 years, the program has allocated nearly $320,000 to assist 154 veterinary students.
AAEP Honors Past President Doug Corey, DVM
Corey was honored for his dedication to the AAEP and his efforts to preserve equine welfare.
Jill Beech, VMD, Named AAEP Distinguished Educator
Beech has influenced the careers of thousands of students and young faculty members at Penn Vet.
Cryotherapy Methods to Treat Laminitis
Cryotherapy is known to have anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects, both of which help affected horses.
Sentimental Journey
This is how the American Veterinary Medical Association describes the human-animal bond: “a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced
Neck Nuisances
Her growth/tumor is finally to the size that it inhibits her ability to flex her head back to her chest.
Illinois Horse Tampering Case Probed
Law enforcement authorities in Will County, Ill., are seeking whoever is responsible for injecting a foreign
McDonnell Receives AAEP’s George Stubbs Award
The award honors a nonveterinarian individual who has made substantial contributions to veterinary medicine
