Latest News – The Horse
Fit for the Trail
Learn how recreational riders can condition and protect their equine weekend warriors.
Equine Ophthalmologist Named AAEP Distinguished Educator
Dr. Dennis Brooks is world-renowned for his contributions to equine ophthalmology.
Blodgett Named AAEP Distinguished Life Member
Dr. Glenn Blodgett implemented advanced equine reproductive techniques at the 6666 Ranch with enviable results.
Virginia Sport Horse Vet Installed as 2017 AAEP President
Dr. R. Reynolds Cowles Jr. focuses much of his practice on lameness in racehorses and performance horses.
Poll Recap: Enriching Your Horse’s Environment
Of the 371 respondents, 172 (46%) said they provided their horses with enrichment items such as toys.
Monday’s Top Tweets from the 2016 AAEP Convention
Tweets and take-homes from sessions on biosecurity, equine collapse, MRI, industry issues, and more!
Moyer Receives AAEP Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Bill Moyer’s advancements in treating equine foot disorders make him an authority on lameness issues.
Dembek Receives EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow
Dr. Katarzyna Dembek is studying how hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal hormones relate to disease in newborn foals.
Vet Students Receive Merck/AAEP Foundation Scholarships
Five vet students committed to careers in equine medicine each received $5,000 scholarships.
Whitfield-Cargile Named Past-Presidents’ Research Fellow
Dr. Canaan Whitfield-Cargile is examining the role of microbiota in equine gastrointestinal healing.
Sunday’s Top Tweets from the 2016 AAEP Convention
Tweets from the Kester News Hour and other sessions on dental care, soft tissue injuries, saddle fit, and more.
Researchers Study Equine Influenza Vaccination Schedules
Longer vaccination dosage intervals were more likely to leave gaps in horses’ immunity than shorter ones.
Zoetis, Partner for Flu Week
Look for special equine influenza educational information Dec. 4-10 as part of National Influenza Week.
California EHV-1: New Case Confirmed in Inyo County
Animal health officials say the case is unrelated to the 13 cases confirmed in Los Angeles County in the past few weeks.
Zoetis, The Horse Partner for Flu Week
Look for special equine influenza educational information Dec. 4-10 as part of National Influenza Week.
Fractures: Beyond the Limbs
They might be less common than limb fractures, but skull, rib, pelvis, and withers fractures are no less important.
