Latest News – The Horse
Texas A&M Professor to Lead the AAEP in 2015
G. Kent Carter, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, has been was installed as president while R. Reynolds Cowles, DVM, has been installed as vice president.
Surgical vs. Medical Cecal Impaction Management
Researchers found that 82% of surgically managed horses and 61% of medically managed horses survived a cecal impaction.
Can Magnesium Supplementation Help a Nervous Horse?
An equine nutritionist shares information about this popular ingredient in calming supplements.
NYC Council Gets Horse Carriage Ban Ordinance
The New York City council has received a proposed ordinance that would banish the iconic horse-drawn carriages from that city’s streets.
A Vet’s Day at the AAEP Convention
Find out what a day at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention entails for one veterinarian.
Sunday’s Top Tweets from the 2014 AAEP Convention
View some of the top tweets from Sunday at the 2014 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention.
2014 AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow
Emma Adam, BVetMed, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS, received the award for her research into articular cartilage repair of degenerative joint disease, the leading cause of lameness and retirement in all breeds and disciplines of equine athletes
EQUUS Foundation Awards 2014 Research Fellows
Liara Gonzalez, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, and Elaine Norton, DVM, MS, received the 2014 EQUUS Foundation Research Fellows for their work to advance equine veterinary knowledge.
2014 AAEP: Volunteer Vets Working for Your Horse’s Health
AAEP veterinarians volunteer behind-the-scenes to work on committees that improve the health and lives of horses.
EVA: A European Perspective
A British veterinarian describes equine viral arteritis (EVA) control measures, current risks, EVA vaccination, and more.
Saylor Joins Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Board
Thoroughbred owner and businessman Paul Saylor has been elected to the board of directors of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.
TVMDL Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Facility
The construction phase is projected to last approximately 18 months and is scheduled to begin in spring 2015.
Horses Need Proper Feeding in Winter
Don’t let winter get the better of your horse. Find out what to consider when feeding when the temperatures drop.
Kentucky Horse Council Elects New Officers For 2015
The Kentucky Horse Council has elected a slate of new officers for 2015: Erin Woodall will serve as president, Kathy Hopkins as vice president, Madelyn Millard as secretary, and Kelsea Rookard as treasurer.
New Laminitis Research Projects on the Horizon
The research projects will explore the effects of diet on senior and obese horses’ microbiota, and horses’ predisposition to pasture-associated laminitis.
Owners Seeking Restitution in Florida Horse Feed Recall Case
Horse owners who believe their animals were affected by recalled feed are seeking restitution Lakeland Animal Nutrition and its parent company.
