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AAEP Racing Task Force Puts the Horse First

“We have a crisis in Thoroughbred racing,” stated Scott Palmer, VMD, of New Jersey, a past president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and head of the AAEP Racing Task Force.

The AAEP Racing Task Force was conceived

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Five Vets Win Trip to AAEP Resort Symposium

Through its Legend Down Under Sweepstakes, Bayer Equine recently awarded five veterinarians the trip of a lifetime and the opportunity to log hours of CE credits at the Bayer-sponsored AAEP Resort Symposium in Gold Coast, Australia. The meeting wil

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2008 AAEP Convention Attendance Stats Released


The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 54th Annual Convention united equine practitioners across the globe in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 6-10. As the world’s largest meeting for equine veterinarians, the convention provided

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Vet Teaching Horse Retires After 24 Years on the Job

Sugar, a 27-year-old Spanish Barb horse, has played a role in the education of almost all of the 2,109 doctor of veterinary medicine graduates from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech during her 24 year

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LSU Vet School Hosts Open House in February

The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine will host its 27th Annual Open House on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 


This year’s theme is “Where’s Mike?”

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Distinguished Educators Honored at AAEP Convention


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

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AAEP Welcomes New International Director Des Leadon

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

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Dr. Susan White Honored for Distinguished Service



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

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Sellon Joins AAEP Board of Directors

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.

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Laminitis Research Donors Honored at AAEP



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

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Hart Selected as AAEP Foundation Research Fellow

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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Rucker Joins AAEP Board

The American Association of Equine Practitioners inducted B.A. Rucker, DVM, to the AAEP board of directors at its 54th Annual Convention, Dec. 6-10, in San Diego, Calif. Rucker, who represents District II (Middle Atlantic), was introduced

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