AAEP and Zoetis Help Support Operation Gelding Program

The Operation Gelding program provides funds and materials to assist with castration clinics.
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Thanks to a generous donation from the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation (AAEP) and Zoetis, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is able to continue its Operation Gelding program.

The Operation Gelding program provides funds and materials to assist organizations, associations, and events that wish to sponsor clinics to which horse owners can bring their stallions to be castrated. Since the program was initiated in September 2010, Operation Gelding has assisted in gelding 771 stallions and has provided $38,550 in grant money to organizations that have hosted Operation Gelding castration clinics.

"The UHC is grateful for the support of the AAEP Foundation and Zoetis, their dedication to helping unwanted horses and to the Operation Gelding program,” said Douglas Corey, DVM, chairman of the UHC. "With the support of these industry leaders, the UHC will be able to make a greater impact on the unwanted horse population through its Operation Gelding clinics."

The UHC provides information and forms necessary to conduct a clinic, along with seed money to defray the costs. Funds of $50 per horse gelded (up to a $1,000 maximum) will be awarded to groups once a year. Assistance will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis, subject to available resources. Organizations can apply by filling out the Operation Gelding Funding Form provided by the UHC. Funds will be awarded once the clinic is complete and a veterinary statement is provided. Any organization, association or event can participate in the UHC’s Operation Gelding program; the UHC wants to involve as many groups as possible

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