Two veterinarians who have significantly impacted the development and training of equine practitioners were honored during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) 54th Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif. Timothy R
Splash of Vanilla, a filly by Ballado Chieftan, probably will attract plenty of attention at the upcoming Keeneland January horses of all ages sale in Lexington because of her golden color. She is registered as a palomino.
It will be the first
The University of Minnesota Horse Team is offering three regional horse owner education programs throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin in 2009. Each program offers research-based information and knowledgeable speakers identified specificall
After years in development, a plan that allows horses positive for equine piroplasmosis to enter the United States in order to compete in the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games was recently presented to the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale
Every competitive horse owner knows that showtime is stressful. However, stress from training to trailering can affect horses, too.
Horses can continue feeling the stress even after stepping off the trailer. Situations such as increased
In what is probably her final race, unbeaten Peppers Pride puts her modern North American record 18-race winning streak on the line in the $125,000 New Mexico State Racing
The American Association of Equine Practitioners inducted Des Leadon, MA, MVB, MSc, FRCVS, to the board of directors at its 54th Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 6-10, 2008.
Leadon, who now holds the position of International
Susan L. White, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, was recognized as the 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award during the AAEP’s 54th Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif. Presented to an individual who has provided exemplary
The American Association of Equine Practitioners installed Debora Sellon, DVM, PhD, as the new board member for District IX during the 54th Annual Convention, Dec. 6-10, in San Diego, Calif. Sellon succeeds Stuart Shoemaker, DVM, Dipl. ACVS.
Philanthropists John K. and Marianne Castle have been named the 2008 recipients of the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ George Stubbs Award, an honor that recognizes contributions made to equine veterinary
Dean Solomon, the former operator of two equine rescues in Washington state who pleaded guilty to four counts of second degree animal cruelty, was sentenced to 24 months supervised probation and 30 days of community service during her Dec. 4
It doesn’t look like Thoroughbred racehorses will be breaking records anytime soon … or perhaps ever again.
According to Mark Denny, PhD, of California’s Stanford University, a plateau in racing speed was reached
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Past President Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, was recognized yesterday for his extensive contributions to veterinary medicine and the AAEP. He received the
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The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) recently requested community-based financial assistance to help cover the cost of medical
The American Association of Equine Practitioners named Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, as the 2008 AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow at its 54th Annual Convention Dec. 6-10 in San Diego, Calif.
The $5,000 grant is awarded
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