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Washington Horse Rescue Operator Sentenced in Cruelty Case
Dean Solomon, the former operator of two equine rescues in Washington state who pleaded guilty to four counts of second degree animal cruelty, was sentenced to 24 months supervised probation and 30 days of community service during her Dec. 4
Speed Researcher Says Horses Have Reached their Limit
It doesn’t look like Thoroughbred racehorses will be breaking records anytime soon … or perhaps ever again.
According to Mark Denny, PhD, of California’s Stanford University, a plateau in racing speed was reached
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Diode Laser Treatment for Headshaking a Burning Success
California researchers aren’t shy when it comes to managing headshaking in horses. According to a case report published in the Nov. 15 edition of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Jeannine Berger, DVM, Dipl.
Stall-side Equine Influenza Screening Test in the Works
Synbiotics Corporation of Kansas City, Mo., announced at the 54th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) that a new screening test for equine influenza virus type A is under USDA review.
The test would
