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A library of free, informative fact sheets, special reports and convention reports to help you manage your horse's health care needs.
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Special Report
Vaccination Yearly Planner
Jan 6, 2009
A look at equine vaccine options, the necessity of each, and how to plan for boosters throughout the year.
Special Report
Skin Deep
Jan 6, 2009
Your horse’s skin is a huge and complex organ that serves as a barometer for his inner health.
Special Report
Charles Louis Davis Foundation
Oct 24, 2008
An introduction to The C.L. Davis Foundation for the Advancement of Veterinary and Comparative Pathology
Special Report
EHV-1 Controversies
Oct 24, 2008
Several poorly understood aspects of equine herpesvirus-1 infection are discussed at a 2007 meeting.
Special Report
Equine Herpesvirus Immunity
Oct 24, 2008
Paul Lunn discusses immunity's role in the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1.
Special Report
Equine Herpesvirus: Mutation and More Questions
Oct 24, 2008
One of the biggest debates about EHM is whether there is a single mutant strain circulating that causes EHM.
Convention Report
Equine Herpesvirus Seminar
Oct 24, 2008
A day-long seminar in 2007 on equine herpesviruses started with an overview of herpesvirus infections in horse
Convention Report
Herpesvirus Biosecurity
Oct 24, 2008
Key strategies for prevention of EHV-1 include biosecurity measures, which are more reliant than vaccination.
Convention Report
EHV-1: Multi-Site Outbreak
Oct 24, 2008
First-hand experiences with a multi-site outbreak of neurologic equine herpesvirus are discussed.
Convention Report
Kester News Hour
Aug 15, 2008
A variety of topics were highlighted during the reinvented Kester News Hour at the 2007 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Digestive Health in Horses
Aug 15, 2008
Experts at the 2007 AAEP Convention discussed multiple topics related to equine digestive health.
Convention Report
Horse Management
Aug 15, 2008
General management topics were discussed at the 2007 AAEP convention: poisoning, dentistry, acupuncture & more
Convention Report
Infectious Disease in Horses
Aug 15, 2008
Equine authorities discussed numerous infectious disease topics and studies during the 2007 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Medicine/Surgery
Aug 15, 2008
A review of the medical and surgical topics at discussed at the 2007 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Nutrition Update
Aug 15, 2008
Nutrition topics from the 2007 AAEP Convention included endocrine disorders, feeding tips, and more.
Convention Report
Ophthalmology Research in Horses
Aug 15, 2008
Equine eye health was among the many subjects discussed at the 2007 AAEP Convention.
Special Report
The Airways and the Lungs
May 27, 2008
Understanding how the horse's respiratory system works can help horse owners recognize and prevent problems.
Special Report
Anatomy and Physiology
Apr 4, 2008
Basic terminology of equine anatomy and physiology and comparison of horses and humans.
Special Report
Anatomy -- The Head and Neck
Apr 4, 2008
No matter the conformation of your chosen breed, the heads and necks of horses serve many purposes.
Special Report
Body Builders: Muscles
Apr 4, 2008
Part of the equine anatomy series, see how equine muscles function and are nourished as well as some problems.
Special Report
Circulatory and Respiratory Systems: Of Blood and Breath
Apr 4, 2008
The horse's circulatory and respiratory systems constitute its engine.
Special Report
Vaccination Essentials: Tetanus, Rabies, and Botulism
Apr 4, 2008
Ask any veterinarian anywhere in North America and they’ll agree: tetanus and rabies vaccinations are a must.
Special Report
West Nile Virus: Threat and Response
Apr 4, 2008
In 1999 one in three equines that contracted West Nile virus in North America died due to naïve immune systems
Special Report
Equine Encephalitis:The Ever-Present Threat
Apr 4, 2008
Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis are known killers, but vaccination can help prevent them.
