Because protecting the health and welfare of the horse is one of the American Association of Equine Practitioner's (AAEP) core missions, the association has a standing committee of equine veterinarians dedicated to continuously monitoring issues affecting horse welfare.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association's position on animal welfare, animal welfare is a human
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