
Protein’s Role in Fueling Performance Horses
Protein is made up of amino acids, and its main function is in muscle, tendon, and ligament development and repair. Here are three key points to remember about protein’s role in fueling the sport horse.

Protein is made up of amino acids, and its main function is in muscle, tendon, and ligament development and repair. Here are three key points to remember about protein’s role in fueling the sport horse.
The committee approved the use of a lip cord in amateur and open halter classes for stallions aged 1 year and older.
The changes encourage governing jurisdictions to adopt RMTC criteria pertaining to official drug testing laboratories.
Grassroots efforts from equestrians played an important role in ensuring the program was included in the FAST Act.
Tweets and take-homes from sessions on equine respiratory health, medicine, wobbler’s syndrome, and more.

From vets stuck in city traffic to vexing ventilation issues, urban-dwelling horse owners deal with unique challenges.
Six 2015 veterinary graduates committed to careers in equine medicine were each presented with $4,000 scholarships.
Dr. Virginia Reef was named a distinguished educator (academic) at the 2015 AAEP Convention.
Recently retired John W. Lee, Jr., DVM, received the Distinguished Educator (Mentor) Award at the 2015 AAEP Convention.
Tweets and take-homes from sessions on mature performance horse health, field surgery, heaves, lameness, and more.
Dr. Nat White was recognized for his leadership and volunteerism in the AAEP during his 43 years of membership.

What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis?

Your vet might choose to inject your horse if his joints require direct treatment due to disease, inflammation, or pain.
Daniel P. Keenan, DVM, will serve on the board for a three-year term, which expires in 2018.
Amy Grice, VMD, MBA, retired in 2015 from a New York practice to open a veterinary consulting practice in Montana.
Margo Macpherson, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, will assume the role of AAEP president in 2018.
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