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Laminitis Research Donors Honored at AAEP
Philanthropists John K. and Marianne Castle have been named the 2008 recipients of the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ George Stubbs Award, an honor that recognizes contributions made to equine veterinary
Sellon Joins AAEP Board of Directors
The American Association of Equine Practitioners installed Debora Sellon, DVM, PhD, as the new board member for District IX during the 54th Annual Convention, Dec. 6-10, in San Diego, Calif. Sellon succeeds Stuart Shoemaker, DVM, Dipl. ACVS.
Dr. Susan White Honored for Distinguished Service
Susan L. White, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, was recognized as the 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award during the AAEP’s 54th Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif. Presented to an individual who has provided exemplary
Dr. Larry Bramlage Honored as AAEP Distinguished Life Member
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Past President Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, was recognized yesterday for his extensive contributions to veterinary medicine and the AAEP. He received the
UK Group Organizes Skydives for Strangles Research
The British Horse Society (BHS) has announced that it’s recruiting volunteers from across the U.K. for fundraising skydives aimed to support researchers examining strangles.
A release from the U.K. organization noted that participants
Rucker Joins AAEP Board
The American Association of Equine Practitioners inducted B.A. Rucker, DVM, to the AAEP board of directors at its 54th Annual Convention, Dec. 6-10, in San Diego, Calif. Rucker, who represents District II (Middle Atlantic), was introduced
Hart Selected as AAEP Foundation Research Fellow
The American Association of Equine Practitioners named Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, as the 2008 AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow at its 54th Annual Convention Dec. 6-10 in San Diego, Calif.
The $5,000 grant is awarded
MSPCA Seeks Donor Aid for Horse Care
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) recently requested community-based financial assistance to help cover the cost of medical
Readers Share Their Monthly Supplement Budgets
Did you know that more than 27% of readers of TheHorse.com spend more than $50 a month on supplements?
Veterinarian in Cobra Venom Case Could Resume Practicing Soon
Rodney Stewart, the veterinarian who has been suspended for five years after cobra venom and other medications belonging to him were discovered in a trainer’s barn at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., June 22, 2007, could resume
Connecticut Practitioner Harry Werner Becomes AAEP 2009 President
The American Association of Equine Practitioners installed Harry W. Werner, VMD, as the AAEP’s 2009 president at its 54th Annual Convention, Dec. 6-10, in San Diego, Calif. Werner officially took office during the President’s Luncheon on Dec. 9.
Firocoxib Safety and Efficacy Trial Completed in 429 Horses
In a recently completed 429-horse trial, researchers reinforced the effectiveness and safety profile of Equioxx (firocoxib), the first equine oral, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to be approved in more than 20 years.
“This
Jeffrey T. Berk to Join AAEP Executive Committee
Jeffrey T. Berk, VMD, of Ocala, Fla., will join the Executive Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners at the 54th Annual Convention, Dec. 6-10, in San Diego, Calif. Dr. Berk, who will serve as association treasurer, will be
Racetrack Veterinarian Dr. Scott A. Hay to Join AAEP Board
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will induct racetrack practitioner Scott A. Hay, DVM, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to the AAEP board of directors at its 54th Annual Convention Dec. 6-10 in San Diego, Calif.
Hay, who was
Free Vaccines for Some Unwanted Horses
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Dec. 8 unveiled the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC), a nonprofit program that will provide free equine vaccines to qualified
Choke: No Heimlich for Horses
Unfortunately, even if you could do the Heimlich maneuver on your equine friend, it probably would not help. That’s because choke in horses is completely different than when a human chokes, at least from an anatomical perspective.
