
The AAEP Horse Lameness Scale Explained
What does it mean when your veterinarian says your horse is “Grade 3 lame”? The answer lies in the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ lameness scale.
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What does it mean when your veterinarian says your horse is “Grade 3 lame”? The answer lies in the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ lameness scale.

The horse lives in Calvert County, where 20 horses have been exposed.

The cases are located in Pierce County.

Veterinarians share updates on NWS response efforts, horse movement, event biosecurity, and what horse owners should expect.

The horse lives in Crook County.

The horse is currently receiving veterinary care.

The horse lives at a boarding facility in Montgomery County.

Two additional horses at the private facility have been exposed.

The horse lives in Ward County.

The cases are located in Stanislaus County, where 11 horses remain exposed.

Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and learn about methods veterinarians use to address them.

Learn how to recognize summer sores in horses and what your veterinarian might do to make a definitive diagnosis.

The horse is quarantined and receiving veterinary care.

Horses express choices through body language and learned behaviors. Learn what researchers have revealed about equine communication.

The horse lives in San Luis Obispo County and is recovering.

The facilities are located in Valencia County.
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