News and issues for equine health professionals
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) reminds horse owners and veterinarians that when an emergency or natural disaster strikes, it is in the best interest of the horse for everyone t
You should be prepared to ship a horse if it is in need of emergency care at a veterinary hospital.
High altitudes can affect an animal’s blood pressure; it’s the reason athletes must acclimate themselves to high altitude conditions long before they compete in them. University of California (UC), Davis, researchers were concerned that this
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is inviting farriers to attend their 52nd Annual Convention to be held in San Antonio, Texas on December 3-6, 2006.
This year’s program will consist of multiple sessions
The AAEP Student Program and the AAEP Foundation have created the “Shadow a Veterinarian” program for students of all ages interested in pursuing a career in equine veterinary medicine. Participating
How to increase funding for equine research was the primary focus of a collaborative equine research summit held in
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved plans for the new University of Minnesota Equine Center on June 8 (click here to read the announcement of the plans to build the
Three weeks after telling the world about the condition of Barbaro directly after the horse’s breakdown at the Preakness Stakes, Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., was relaxing on the
The unique properties of field strength, size and configuration of the magnet, allow the ability to image the limbs, head, and neck of full size horses and whole body of animals less than 500 pounds.
“After harvesting and concentrating the stem cells in a laboratory, the stem cells and bone marrow are transferred into the damaged ligament or tendon,” Herthel says. “They reproduce into normal, healthy tissue, thus improving healing and providing
Will physical therapy help my horse become more supple, or can I have the scar tissue removed surgically?
Today, acupuncture is a widely used modality in equine sports medicine. Whether used as a stand-alone therapy or in conjunction with other treatment options, acupuncture is gaining in popularity as an integral part of the total health care approach
Owning horses is, by default, continuing education. Veterinarians are required to receive a certain number of hours of continuing education to maintain their licenses. Many practitioners take training above and beyond what is required by law simply
Two years after the Florida Board of Veterinary Practice formally interpreted the state’s Veterinary Practice Act to include a number of alternative therapies among practices limited to licensed veterinarians–to the dismay of many horse owners
This past January, the AAEP held its Resort Meeting in Rome, Italy. Immediately following, the World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) held its 9th Congress across the Mediterranean Ocean in Marrakech, Morocco. It was not a coincidence that the
GlobalVetLink L.C., an Internet-based business designed to allow animal health authorities to track and regulate animal movement nationally, has developed technology now recognized by the USDA for international shipments of
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