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Whitaker Named AAEP Equine Industry Board Member

David Dean Whitaker, director of the Horse Science School of Agriculture and Agriscience at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), has been selected as the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) equine industry board

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Ragle Receives Distinguished Service Award

Claude A. Ragle, DVM, received the Distinguished Service Award during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. The award, given to an individual who has provided exemplary service to

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Johnson to be Honored as Distinguished Life Member

AAEP Past President J. Clyde Johnson, VMD, will be recognized today (Dec. 5) for his contributions to veterinary medicine and the AAEP during the association’s 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.


Johnson earned his veterinary

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Oregon Veterinarian to Lead the AAEP in 2007

Douglas G. Corey, DVM, of Adams, Ore., will be installed as the 53rd president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today at the group’s annual convention in San Antonio, Texas. He will serve through 2007. 

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Vail to Be Honored as AAEP Distinguished Life Member

AAEP Past President Charles D. Vail, DVM, will be recognized for his contributions to veterinary medicine and the AAEP today (Dec. 5) at the President’s Luncheon during the 52nd Annual AAEP Convention.


Vail, a Colorado native, graduated

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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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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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