Latest News – The Horse
When Might a Veterinarian Watch a Horse Under Saddle?
Find out how watching a horse move under saddle can help a veterinarian during a soundness or prepurchase exam.
Should I Deworm My Horse in the Winter?
Is it worthwhile to deworm my horses during the winter?
Wyoming Sues Feds Over Wild Horse Management
Meanwhile, a University of Wyoming researcher released study results on how wild horses and cattle graze the rangelands.
Tuesday’s Top Tweets from the 2014 AAEP Convention
Tidbits from sessions on the horse’s back, biosecurity, infectious disease, pelvic fractures, and more.
A Deconstruction of the Horseshoe
A veterinarian’s search for better foot care options for her own horses led a totally new way to shoe horses. You haven’t seen anything like this before!
Hancock Receives AAEP’s George Stubbs Award
Dell Hancock is the chair of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
Knowles Receives Inaugural AAEP Research Award
Donald P. Knowles, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, devised and confirmed efficacy of imidocarb dipropionate as a treatment that eliminates Theileria equi from horses infected with equine piroplasmosis.
CANTER USA Principal Awarded AAEP Lavin Cup
Robbie Timmons’ vision has helped place more than 20,000 Thoroughbred ex-racehorses into new homes since 1997.
Delay OCD Surgery for Optimal Racehorse Performance
While equine surgeons enjoy sharing the mantra “if in doubt, cut it out,” researchers recently reported that when it comes to some OCD lesions, letting nature run its course might be the better option.
Bundle Up! Riding Senior Horses in Cold Weather
Here’s something you might or might not know about me. I’m not a cold weather person. Yes, I grew up in Massachusetts. Yes, I lived
Poll Recap: Halter Preferences
Of the 1,228 respondents, 378 (31%) said they primarily use flat nylon halters for their horses.
Monday’s Top Tweets from the 2014 AAEP Convention
View some of the top tweets and take-homes from Monday at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention.
AAEP ‘On Call’ Spokesmen Receive Distinguished Service Award
Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, and C. Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc, FRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR, received the award.
AAEP Past-President Receives Distinguished Life Member Award
Terry Swanson, DVM, received the award for his leadership and considerable volunteerism within the association during his 46 years as a member.
Theriogenologist Honored with Distinguished Educator Award
Renowned researcher and longtime Texas A&M University theriogenology professor Terry Blanchard, DVM, Dipl. ACT, has received the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) 2014 Distinguished Educator (Academic) Award.
AAEP Installs New Treasurer, Board of Directors Members
Drs. Jack Easley, Rob Franklin, Vivian Freer, and Katherine Garrett will serve in their new roles until 2017.
