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Kentucky Equine Survey Launches
A University of Kentucky-led study aims to assess the number of horses in the state and their economic impact.
AAEP 2011: New President, Officers Inducted
Florida racetrack practitioner John Mitchell, DVM, began his service as the president of the American As
AAEP 2011: New Board of Directors Inducted
New members of the AAEP Board of Directors were sworn in during the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio.
Bill Passes without Defunding Horsemeat Inspections
An appropriations bill that does not specifically deny USDA funding to conduct horsemeat inspections.
2011 George Stubbs Award Winner: Dr. Sue McDonnell
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, received the 2011 George Stubbs award at the AAEP Convention. The award recognizes a non-veterinarian who has made substantial contributions to equine veterinary medicine.
Assessing Lameness Severity in Horses with Chronic Laminitis
The use of force plate-based technology could quantify lameness severity in chronically laminitic horses.
BEVA Publishes Book to Celebrate 50 Years
The book’s 17 chapters were each written by an individual who had a significant role within the organization.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Sydney Hughes
Sydney Hughes research has been on athletic performance of Thoroughbred foals born to mares with placentitis
Woody Asbury, DVM, Dead at 80
Atwood C. “Woody” Asbury, DVM, died Nov. 17 in Versailles, Ky., after a lengthy illness. He was 80.
Cohen Discusses Epidemiology in the 2011 Milne Lecture
Texas A&M professor Noah Cohen, VMD, MPH, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, delivered the Frank J. Milne lecture Nov. 20.
Inaugural EQUUS Foundation Research Fellowships Awarded
Two equine researchers were presented today with the inaugural 2011 EQUUS Foundation Research Fellowships.
Upcoming Laminitis Research Project
An upcoming laminitis project sponsored by the AAEP Foundation and conducted by Texas A&M University researchers will collect case information from veterinarians across the country. It will be one of the largest studies of the disease ever conducted.
Not Guilty Plea Entered in Horse Dragging Case
An Oklahoma man accused of animal cruelty after allegedly dragging a horse down a road has pleaded not guilty
Rider and Handler Effect on Horse Behavior
Riders and handlers might have a considerable affect on a horse’s behavior, especially in fearful situations.
Ask the Vet LIVE on Complementary Therapies Now Archived
TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on Complementary Therapies was held on Oct. 26.
Penn State Receives Legacy Award from AQHA
The Legacy award honors those who have registered at least one foal for fifty consecutive years
