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Large Animals Equal Large Emergency Rescue Problems
Everywhere in America thousands of large animals are transported through our communities daily. They are moving over our streets, roads, and highways. Whenever a transportation emergency occurs, local first responders are called. Without specifi
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Nebraska Humane Society Calling for Ban on Horse Tripping
The Nebraska Humane Society has called for a ban on Mexican rodeo events, saying the sports can cause traumatic injury to the animals.
Armando Pliego, treasurer of the Omaha-based rodeo club Charros Las Amistad, said the rodeo–called a
Thoroughbred Adoption Program to Receive AAEP Equine Welfare Award
The Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP) in Farmington, N.Y., is the 2007 recipient of the American Association of Equine Practitioners? Equine Welfare Award, the Lavin Cup. Named for AAEP Past President A. Gary Lavin, VMD, the
Medical Doctor, Barbaro Team Honored for Contributions to Equine Health
George Bagby, MD, MS, and Barbaro?s owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson, along with trainer Michael Matz, have been named the 2007 recipients of the American Association of Equine Practitioners? George Stubbs Award, an honor that recognizes the
Wedgewood Pharmacy Now Exchanging Expired Medications
Wedgewood Pharmacy recently introduced the Refresh Exchange Program, which allows veterinarians to return expired custom-compounded medications for exchange at no cost. The program is a first in the compounding pharmacy profession.
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Four Horses Die after Feed Mixing Error
A horse and three ponies have died, and several other equids have been temporarily paralyzed, following the ingestion of contaminated feed in French Guiana (a department of France located on the northern edge of South America), according to the
Distinguished Educators Moore and Gill to be Honored at AAEP Convention
Two veterinarians who have significantly impacted the development and training of equine practitioners will be honored during the American Association of Equine Practitioners? 53rd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla. James N. Moore, DVM, PhD, and
AAEP Annual Convention Kicks Off in Orlando
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
Richardson Describes the Fight to Save Barbaro to Vets at AAEP
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, opened the American Association Equine Practitioners Convention in Orlando, Fla., Saturday with an emotional, touching, and sometimes humorous talk about the more than eight month fight to save Barbaro’s life
Va. Tech Equine Medical Center to Host Horse Health Half-Day
Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center will host an educational event for Virginia Pony Club members on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. The meeting, “Horse Health Half-Day,” will take place in the center’s library from 9:30 a.m. to 1
Pain in The Neck
A 10-year-old Icelandic gelding has a tendency to hold his head to the right while at a walk.
Needing a Pick-Me-Up
Is my mare’s lack of energy due to the low weight? What are the other possible causes?
Seeking an Expert
We live in the age of instant and abundant information. Today’s horse owners and enthusiasts are extremely well-informed and have high expectations for the medical care of their animals. As a result, it is not uncommon when a horse develops a
4 Communication Tips
Dr. Ben Espy offers his advice on communicating with your veterinarian.
Best Breeding Approach
Q: For a horse reproduction project in my equine seminar course, I was trying to find video clips of horses breeding. Well, there were many on YouTube, and it took awhile to find the decent ones. But once I found some that were
