Latest News – The Horse
New Mini First Aid Kits Available for Horse Owners
A series of comprehensive and disposable wound care treatment kits is the latest addition to EquiMedic USA’s line up of complete equine emergency first aid kits. Four new Mini Wound Care Kits expands the unique and varied inventory of EquiMedic’
Exercise Study Reveals Anatomical Potential for Fetlock Injury
Previous studies have shown that bones develop to suit the purpose routinely required of them; therefore, would young horses in regular work from the time they are foals have stronger musculoskeletal tissues then those left to mature in pasture?
Certified Horsemanship Association Moving to the Kentucky Horse Park
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) is moving to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington in January 2007.
“We are excited about the opportunity to have our national offices located in the Kentucky Horse Park,” says CHA President Bo
Wrangler Leads the Western Industry to Raise $1 Million for Fight Against Breast Cancer
Last night (Dec. 4), “Are you Tough Enough to Wear Pink?” became the $1 million question proudly answered by the Western industry. With the Wrangler brand at the helm, cowboys, cowgirls, rodeos, retailers, and manufacturers were motivated to
Oregon Veterinarian to Lead the AAEP in 2007
Douglas G. Corey, DVM, of Adams, Ore., will be installed as the 53rd president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today at the group’s annual convention in San Antonio, Texas. He will serve through 2007.
Vail to Be Honored as AAEP Distinguished Life Member
AAEP Past President Charles D. Vail, DVM, will be recognized for his contributions to veterinary medicine and the AAEP today (Dec. 5) at the President’s Luncheon during the 52nd Annual AAEP Convention.
Vail, a Colorado native, graduated
Distinguished Educator to be Honored at AAEP Annual Convention
A veterinarian who has significantly impacted the development and training of equine practitioners will be honored during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Thomas J. Divers,
Johnson to be Honored as Distinguished Life Member
AAEP Past President J. Clyde Johnson, VMD, will be recognized today (Dec. 5) for his contributions to veterinary medicine and the AAEP during the association’s 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
Johnson earned his veterinary
Wilson to Represent District VI on the AAEP Board
Julia “Julie” H. Wilson, DVM, has been elected to the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) board of directors. She will begin her term today (Dec. 5) as District VI Director in December at the AAEP 52nd Annual Convention in San
Morehead Elected to the AAEP Board of Directors
James “Jim” P. Morehead, DVM, has been elected to the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) board of directors. He will begin his term as District IV Director today (Dec. 5) at the AAEP 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio,
Moore Elected AAEP Director-at-Large
Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, has recently been selected as a director-at-large for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). He will begin his term today (Dec. 5) during the association’s 52nd Annual Convention in San
Kester News Hour Presenters to Receive Distinguished Service Award
Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS, and John E. Madigan, DVM, will be recognized today (Dec. 5) as recipients of the Distinguished Service Award during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas
AERC Welcomes Platinum Sponsor EasyCare Inc.
The American Endurance Conference (AERC) is proud to announce EasyCare Inc. as a Platinum Level Sponsor for the 2007 competition season. The Tucson, Ariz.-based company is a leading manufacturer of performance products for horses and riders,
Merial Adds Recombitek Equine Influenza Virus Vaccine to its Line
On Saturday, Dec. 2, Merial announced the addition of Recombitek Equine Influenza Virus vaccine to its recombinant vaccine line–the first and only equine influenza vaccine in the United States that uses canarypox-vectored technology. Recombitek
Eating Like the Joneses
The majority of horses consume some sort of feed concentrate everyday, and most of that feed comes out of bags, according to a recent industry survey conducted by the USDA.
More than 90% of equine operations reported feeding some sort of
Authorities Seize 74 Horses from Maryland Farm
Animal control authorities said Sunday (Dec. 3) they have seized an estimated 74 horses and a 35-acre farm in Sharpsburg, Md., where poor care led to death, illness and malnourishment. Windrinker Farm owner Barbara P. Reinken, 61, denied
