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Virginia Tech Equine Medical Center Pledged $10 Million Gift

Shelley Duke, owner and manager of Rallywood Farm in Middleburg, Va., has pledged a gift of more than $10 million through her estate to Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.

This estate gift, which is the largest in the

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Aching Equine Knees: Carpal Lesions in the Non-Racehorse

Sue Dyson, VetMB, PhD, FRCVS, head of clinical orthopedics at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, England, discussed a variety of lesions in the carpal region (knee) of the non-racehorse at the AAEP Focus seminar in Ft. Collins, Colo., on July

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AAEP Convention Sets New Attendance Record


The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Fla., set a convention attendance record for the second year in a row, as 7,238 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors

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2007 Morris Animal Foundation Equine Research Wrap-Up

The results of equine research funded by the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) in 2007 added to scientists’ understanding of foal pneumonia, hereditary muscle disorders, laminitis, and pharmacology.

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U.K. Group Honored for Equestrian Highway Safety Program

The British Horse Society was recently recognized for its Riding and Road Safety Training program.

The Prince Michael International Road Safety Award honors those who have helped to reduce road casualties. This is the third time that the

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LSU to Host Equine Artificial Insemination Workshop

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

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Wisconsin Vet School Techs Gain Anesthesia Certification

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

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Dr. Brian Carroll Joins AAEP Board of Directors

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.

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