TAA Grants $2.48 Million to Accredited Organizations
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will award $2.48 million in grants to its 56 accredited organizations.
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will award $2.48 million in grants to its 56 accredited organizations.

The agency is working with interested parties to find a solution to address the unauthorized horses.

Researchers hope to study burros’ fertility, reproductive rate, survival and mortality, habitat selection, and more.
Michelle Warro, Rebecca Walters, and Neil Agate received the Maryland Horse Industry Board’s awards on Dec. 5.
Equine Veterinarians Australia says the misuse of cobalt in horses is a serious welfare issue.

Monday’s 6 a.m. Sunrise Session on uveitis came a little early for our sleep-starved veterinary reporter.
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.
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