American Association of Equine Practitioners
AAEP Mission: To improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry. More information: www.aaep.org.
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AAEP Issues Call For Adjunct Bleeder Medications Research Proposals
May 01, 2004
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) issued a call in March for proposals to research the efficacy of aminocaproic acid and/or conjugated estrogens related to use as race day medications for the prevention of exercise-induced Read More
AAEP's March "My Vet Matters" Honoree Chosen
April 27, 2004
Suzanne Wilcox, DVM, of Hubbard, Ohio, has been selected by the AAEP's 50th Anniversary Committee as the My Vet Matters Contest's March honoree. Wilcox, who practices at Diamond Ridge Equine, Inc., was nominated for the award by horse owner Read More
Golden Anniversary to Celebrate the AAEP's Dedication to the Horse
January 09, 2004
In 1954, a group of pioneering veterinarians changed the face of equine veterinary medicine when they formed the first-ever professional veterinary group dedicated to equine health--the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). The Read More
Why Is Your Vet The Best?
January 01, 2004
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) wants horse owners to share why his or her veterinarian is the best by participating in the My Vet Matters Contest.
From Jan. 1-Oct. 31, submit an entry explaining why your vet is Read More
AAEP Tail Docking Position Statement
January 01, 2004
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) board of directors recently approved a new position statement regarding tail docking. The statement written by the Equine Welfare Committee reads:
"Tail docking in horses should only b Read More
Genetic Defects Statement Issued by the American Association of Equine Practitioners
May 01, 2003
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently re-stated a policy that surgical correction of "genetic defects" for the purposes of concealing the defect is unethical. The policy states that if surgical correction is undertaken for Read More
American Live Stock Insurance/AAEP Scholarships
May 01, 2003
Eight veterinary students have been selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the American Live Stock Insurance Company (ALSIC) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). The scholarships are presented annually to fourth-yea Read More
Thoroughbred-Interest Veterinarians Join AAEP On-Call Program
April 30, 2003
Three veterinarians with specific interests in the Thoroughbred athlete are the newest spokespersons for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) “On Call” Program. Randolph Hayes, DVM; Scott Hopper, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS; and Keith Read More
American Live Stock Insurance/AAEP Scholarships Awarded
March 11, 2003
Eight veterinary students have been selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the American Live Stock Insurance Company (ALSIC) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). The scholarships are presented annually to fourth-yea Read More
Genetic Defects Statement Issued by AAEP
March 11, 2003
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently re-stated a policy that surgical correction of “genetic defects” for the purposes of concealing the defect is unethical. If surgical correction is undertaken for the purpose of improvin Read More
Equine Age Determination Guide Now Available
January 28, 2003
An updated edition of the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) popular “Guide for Determining the Age of the Horse” is now available. Featuring color photographs of the equine mouth, the guide documents the tooth aging Read More
Papers for 2003 AAEP Convention Now Being Accepted
January 28, 2003
Members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and other individuals are invited to submit abstracts, “how to” papers, and review papers for consideration for presentation during the 49th Annual AAEP Convention in New Orleans Read More
Updates from the American Association of Equine Practitioners
October 01, 2002
New Board Members Elected
Recently, four new directors were elected by the membership of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) to serve on the organization's board. The terms for the new directors will begin right Read More
Wobbler Syndrome Signs and Diagnosis
May 01, 2002
A veterinarian can say several things that will chill every horse owner's heart, including colic, laminitis, navicular disease, and wobbler syndrome. These cause fear because of the unknown--and often unfavorable--outcome for your horse. But as Read More
Wintering a Geriatric Horse
December 01, 2001
Depending on where you live, your equine companions might have to tough it through harsh conditions in the winter months. No matter their age, most horses entering the winter season in good condition will do fine on the same routine with only Read More
New Relations
November 02, 2001
Ky Mortensen has joined the staff of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) as Director of Membership and Industry Relations. He manages the AAEP's sponsorship program and serves as a liaison to the horse industry on public Read More
Call For Papers
November 02, 2001
Members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and other individuals are invited to submit an abstract, "how to" paper, or review paper for consideration for presentation during the 2001 AAEP Annual Convention in San Diego, Read More
New AAEP Board Member
November 02, 2001
Duncan F. Peters, DVM, MS, has been elected to a three-year term on the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) Board of Directors.Peters, of Kalispell, Mont., will represent the members of the nine states which comprise the Western Read More
Bandaging Brochures
November 02, 2001
The care and protection of equine lower limbs through proper bandaging is the subject of a new series of client education brochures developed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and Educational Partner 3M Animal Care Read More
Grants Awarded
November 01, 2001
Three veterinarians will share grant money totaling $18,818 to pursue research projects benefiting equine medicine. The grants are awarded annually to resident and graduate student veterinarians, and were approved by the American Association of Read More
Aging Horses Accurately
November 01, 2001
Aging horses by their incisor teeth is as much an art as a science. Traditional "indicators of age," such as eruption date, "cups," Galvayne's groove, hooks, shape of the table surface of the lower central incisors, etc., often result in wide ag Read More
Intervet Newest AAEP Educational Partner
November 01, 2001
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is proud to announce the addition of Intervet, Inc., to its team of Educational Partners. The Educational Partners program is a group of Read More
GI Disease State-of-the-Art Lecture at Convention
October 18, 2001
James N. Moore, DVM, PhD, one of the world's foremost authorities on equine gastrointestinal disease, will present the Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture at the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) 47th Annual Convention in Read More
More Than a Toothache
October 16, 2001
Many practitioners have developed great dental skills and have expanded their dental services. However, clients aren't using them! Dental care is more that just "floating" teeth. There are many steps you can integrate into your program to improv Read More
So You Want to Breed...
October 15, 2001
Breeding season is just around the corner, and you might be one of the thousands of mare owners considering breeding your mare. Before taking the plunge and becoming a full-time reproduction service, you should create a realistic expectation of Read More
