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Wilson to Represent District VI on the AAEP Board

Julia “Julie” H. Wilson, DVM, has been elected to the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) board of directors. She will begin her term today (Dec. 5) as District VI Director in December at the AAEP 52nd Annual Convention in San

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Morehead Elected to the AAEP Board of Directors

James “Jim” P. Morehead, DVM, has been elected to the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) board of directors. He will begin his term as District IV Director today (Dec. 5) at the AAEP 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio,

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Moore Elected AAEP Director-at-Large

Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, has recently been selected as a director-at-large for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). He will begin his term today (Dec. 5) during the association’s 52nd Annual Convention in San

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LSU Equine Eye Surgery Sparks

The extraordinary efforts of globe-trotting surgeons, dedicated Louisiana State University (LSU) veterinarians and technicians, and a determined team of horse owners recently combined to preserve the sight of one 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare

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Barbaro’s Owners Honored at Record TCA Auction

Friday evening’s (Dec. 1) Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) Stallion Season and Art Auction was the most successful and perhaps most unique in the 17-year history of the event.


Held for the first time at Keeneland, the TCA auction

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AAEP Foundation Funds Continuing Education in Mongolia

The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Foundation found itself in receipt of an intriguing grant application earlier in 2006. The grant was to help fund a continuing education program thousands of miles away in Mongolia. After

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Reproduction Education

The Ninth International Symposium on Equine Reproduction was held this past summer at Kerkrade, Netherlands, and it maintained its sound reputation for presenting original and applicable research. From its origin at Cambridge in 1974 until now,

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How Far We’ve Come

I was flattered when I was asked to discuss how far we’ve come in equine reproduction. I found it interesting to go back and review the many changes that have occurred.

Stallions

The use of artificial insemination has increased ove

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Therapeutic Equipment

Before you invest in a therapeutic modality, look not just for testimonials and anecdotal reports, but for hard scientific proof and comparable applications in human medicine. Before using any type of modality on your horse, be sure to discuss

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Florida Veterinary Students See the World

Lectures, labs, and trips to exotic locations are all a part of the veterinary education for some students at the University of Florida’s college of veterinary medicine.

The college offers an extensive program in international veterinary

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New Students Filling Farrier Shortage

Allen Ryunda is striking while the iron is hot. He wanted to save money by shoeing his own horses — and in the process of learning how, he hit upon an ancient career still in demand.

“The guy I’m doing my apprenticeship with said he doesn’

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International Disease Report Second Quarter 2006

The International Collating Center, Newmarket, England, and other sources reported the following disease outbreaks:


Contagious equine metritis (CEM) was confirmed among mares and stallions on several non-Thoroughbred breeding premises in

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Air Pillow Aids Anesthesia Recovery

In a recent study, researchers at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine found that a rapidly inflating/deflating air pillow significantly increased the time a horse rested following anesthesia, which could reduce anesthesia

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