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Wisconsin Vet School Techs Gain Anesthesia Certification
Three certified veterinary technicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine recently attained specialty certification in anesthesia.
In addition to an examination, Mary Graber (Marshall, Wis.), Kristen Hunyady
Guelph Adds Two Offerings to Equine Continuing Education Program
Equine Guelph will now offer a diploma in Equine Studies and a certificate in Equine Business Management. These will be offered in addition to the Equine Science certificate.
The new diploma in Equine Studies consists of 10 courses; the
Prime Performance Nutrition: Hmb Fuel and Sprint Combo
Prime Performance introduces Hmb Fuel and Sprint Combo–helping to keep performance horses at their optimal best for competition.
Lexol Leather Care 8 oz. Bottle
Lexol Leather Cleaner is pH-balanced to safely and thoroughly clean leather without the harshness or potentially damaging effects of saddle soaps. Lexol Leather Conditioner penetrates the surface to replenish natural oils and restore its original
Dr. Brian Carroll Joins AAEP Board of Directors
Brian S. Carroll, DVM, of Edmond, Okla., has been elected to the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ board of directors. He began his term as Director at Large at the AAEP’s 53rd Annual Convention, held Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Fla.
Horse Talk Radio to Host Horse Slaughter Prevention Act Discussion Dec. 8
Horse Talk Radio, a weekly broadcast hosted by Jen Hegeman and broadcast on Park City, Utah’s KPCW (91.9 FM), will again examine the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act tomorrow.
Guests on the Dec. 8 show will include: AAEP Past President Robert
Mississippi Vet School Completes its First Frozen Embryo Transfer
Her future registered name might be different, but around the horse unit at Mississippi State University (MSU), everyone calls her Popsicle.
Born in September, Popsicle is the result of MSU’s first successful frozen embryo transfer in
Horse Race Fixing Alleged at Delaware Park
A small sponge was inserted in the nostril of a horse at Delaware Park in an attempt to fix a race in October, State Police said.
Detectives are investigating the incident in which a small sponge was found in the nostril of 2-year-old filly
Dr. Robert Lewis Honored as AAEP Distinguished Life Member
AAEP Past President Robert D. Lewis, DVM, of Elgin, Texas, was recognized for his contributions to veterinary medicine and the AAEP at the Dec. 4 President’s Luncheon during the association’s 53rd Annual Convention.
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Dr. Nat White Joins AAEP Board as Vice President
Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Leesburg, Va., has been selected as the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) next vice president. White will ascend to the AAEP presidency in 2010.
A board-certified surgeon and a
Animal Welfare Group Blocked from Attending Paris Horse Expo
The anti-hippophagy campaign of the France-based Foundation Brigitte Bardot (FBB), a non-profit organization which aims to prevent animal cruelty worldwide,
5 Million: AQHA Counting Down to Milestone Registration
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)–the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization–recently began its “Countdown to 5 Million.” One AQHA member will ride off with the actual registration number 5,000,000.
Racing Symposium Panel Participants Approve of Synthetic Surfaces
Synthetic racing surfaces were given a resounding vote of confidence from racetrack executives and track superintendents Dec. 6, at the University of Arizona’s Symposium on Racing and Gaming.
The panel, moderated by Churchill Downs racing
Georgia Woman Offers Reward after Horse Shot to Death
A Buford, Ga., woman is offering a $500 reward for information in the shooting death of her 8-year-old Quarter horse.
Mary Lynn Whiten lives on five acres about a mile from the Mall of Georgia. She says she heard at least one gunshot and dogs
Two Horses Die After Roundup in New Mexico Forest
The U.S. Forest Service says two wild horses captured during a roundup in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico have died.
Agency spokeswoman Kathy DeLucas says one horse died November 26th after running head-first into a metal corral panel
Norwood Receives AAEP Distinguished Service Award
Gary L. Norwood, DVM, was recognized as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 53rd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla.
Awarded to an individual who has provided exemplary
