The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the world’s largest professional association of equine veterinarians, is pleased to announce the addition of the U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) to its Alliance Partner Program. Through this
Colic, defined as any abdominal pain, has resulted in the deaths of horses throughout recorded history, stated White. In fact, today it is second only to old age as the number one cause of equine deaths in the United States. White said it is one of
Drug compounding, the ethics of treating cryptorchids, and sexually transmitted diseases were the hot topics discussed by equine practitioners at the Reproduction Forum.
Skin ailments were broken down into classifications of pruritic (itching), nodular, or crusting lesions. The variety of problems discussed included common equine skin diseases like sarcoids, insect hypersensitivity, hives, allergies, photosensitivity
Adipobiology (The Study of Fat in the Body): An Emerging Field
Oral Joint Supplements: Do They Work?
In 2005, nutraceutical
Various horse management and health care tips offered by equine professionals at the AAEP 2006 Convention.
Uplifting Applications for UC Davis Large Animal Lift
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Careful inspection of a horse’s muscle mass and symmetry and hands-on palpation educates the examiner about the horse’s muscle tone and comfort level. The examiner also evaluates the horse in motion and conducts a full lameness exam.
Additional topics covered at the 2006 AAEP Convention, including the western performance horse, international drug rules, EVA outbreaks, and more.
The 52nd annual convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners was
Colic, defined as any abdominal pain, has resulted in the deaths of horses throughout recorded history, stated White. In fact, it is second only to old age as the number one cause of equine deaths in the United States today.
The Shadow a Veterinarian program, created by the AAEP Student program and the AAEP Foundation for students of all ages interested in pursuing a career in equine veterinary medicine, is currently in need of mentors in the following states:
The 52nd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), held Dec. 2-6 in San Antonio, Texas, set a new attendance record for the association’s flagship event, as 6,842 veterinary professionals, guests and exhibitor
Jennifer G. Barrett, DVM, MS, PhD, from Urbana, Illinois was named the recipient of the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation’s first-ever Research Fellow scholarship on Monday, Dec. 4, at the association’s annual
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