Latest News – The Horse
UKVDL Map of the Month: Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance and susceptibility are real concerns in the veterinary and human health world.
Collins Receives AAEP ‘Beyond the Call’ Award
Dr. Nancy Collins received the award for her commitment to improving equine welfare and the lives of others.
Inaugural Teri Lear Memorial Lecture Focused on Cytogenetics
Terje Raudsepp, PhD, presented in honor of UK equine genetics researcher Teri Lear, PhD, who passed away in 2016.
BLM Concludes Emergency Nevada Wild Horse Gather
Forage and water sources were scarce after the Fox and Lake Range Herd Management Area was burned by wildfire.
UK Extension Agents to Host 11th Pastures Please!! Workshop
The event will take place Jan. 22, 2018, at the Scott County Extension Office, in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Three Join AAEP Board of Directors
Duane Chappell, DVM; Foster Northrop, DVM; and Deborah Spike-Pierce, DVM, MBA, will serve three-year terms.
Oregon Equine Reproduction Specialist Named AAEP Treasurer
Lisa Metcalf, MS, DVM, Dipl. ACT, founding owner of Honahlee, PC, an equine reproduction facility in Sherwood, Oregon.
Colic Researcher Named Past Presidents’ Research Fellow
Dr. Anje Bauck received the 2017 AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow for her equine colic surgery research.
Sears Awarded EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow
Dr. Kelly Sears’ equine piroplasmosis research resulted in the discovery of a new Theileria organism.
BI Announces 2017 Equine Research Award Recipients
The “Advancement in Equine Research Award” gives $45,000 for infectious disease research.
Poll Recap: Equine Acupuncture
Nearly half of the 475 respondents said they have had acupuncture performed on their horses.
FEI, Glasgow Extend Equine Injury Research Agreement
The FEI and the University of Glasgow will further develop the Global Endurance Injuries Study.
Monday’s Top Tweets From the 2017 AAEP Convention
Top tweets and take-homes from Monday’s educational sessions and the AAEP President’s luncheon.
Tips for Preparing Your Horse Barn for Winter
Check your hay supply, ensure water sources will remain thawed, be sure pasture fencing is secure, and more.
The Signs of Good Nutrition in Horses
Besides body condition scoring, how can you tell if your horse is getting enough nutrition? Dr. Clair Thunes explains.
Dr. Stuart Brown Received 2017 AAEP President’s Award
Brown was recognized for serving in the AVMA House of Delegates and advocating for racehorses.
