News and issues for equine health professionals
John Harvey, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, a professor in and chairman of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s department of physiological sciences, has received the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology’s lifetime
The Executive Board of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently passed a new policy to keep local municipalities out of the business of regulating veterinary procedures. The policy also bolsters the authority of state bodies t
The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine is hosting an equine artificial insemination workshop for horse owners and breeders Feb. 9-10, 2008. This workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and
Three certified veterinary technicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine recently attained specialty certification in anesthesia.
In addition to an examination, Mary Graber (Marshall, Wis.), Kristen Hunyady
Equine Guelph will now offer a diploma in Equine Studies and a certificate in Equine Business Management. These will be offered in addition to the Equine Science certificate.
The new diploma in Equine Studies consists of 10 courses; the
Her future registered name might be different, but around the horse unit at Mississippi State University (MSU), everyone calls her Popsicle.
Born in September, Popsicle is the result of MSU’s first successful frozen embryo transfer in
Brian S. Carroll, DVM, of Edmond, Okla., has been elected to the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ board of directors. He began his term as Director at Large at the AAEP’s 53rd Annual Convention, held Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Fla.
AAEP Past President Robert D. Lewis, DVM, of Elgin, Texas, was recognized for his contributions to veterinary medicine and the AAEP at the Dec. 4 President’s Luncheon during the association’s 53rd Annual Convention.
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Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Leesburg, Va., has been selected as the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) next vice president. White will ascend to the AAEP presidency in 2010.
A board-certified surgeon and a
Gary L. Norwood, DVM, was recognized as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 53rd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla.
Awarded to an individual who has provided exemplary
Eleanor Green, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ABVP, of Gainesville, Fla., will be installed as the 54th president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) during the group’s annual convention in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-5. She will serve
Wedgewood Pharmacy recently introduced the Refresh Exchange Program, which allows veterinarians to return expired custom-compounded medications for exchange at no cost. The program is a first in the compounding pharmacy profession.
Through
George Bagby, MD, MS, and Barbaro?s owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson, along with trainer Michael Matz, have been named the 2007 recipients of the American Association of Equine Practitioners? George Stubbs Award, an honor that recognizes the
The Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP) in Farmington, N.Y., is the 2007 recipient of the American Association of Equine Practitioners? Equine Welfare Award, the Lavin Cup. Named for AAEP Past President A. Gary Lavin, VMD, the
Two veterinarians who have significantly impacted the development and training of equine practitioners will be honored during the American Association of Equine Practitioners? 53rd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla. James N. Moore, DVM, PhD, and
The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will be held in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-5, continuing its long history of providing premier continuing education for equine veterinarians, veterinary technicians and
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