Free Reports
A library of free, informative fact sheets, special reports and convention reports to help you manage your horse's health care needs.
Convention Report
Milne Lecture: The Horse's Fetlock
Mar 8, 2010
Orthopedics, disease and repair of the horse's fetlock joint were presented at the 2009 AAEP Convention.
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The Latest in Equine Veterinary Medicine
Mar 8, 2010
The hottest news in equine veterinary medicine at the 2009 AAEP Convention included bacteremia in foals.
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Lameness Presentations
Mar 8, 2010
Various topics related to lameness in horses were presented at the 2009 AAEP Convention.
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Lameness Treatments
Mar 8, 2010
Treatments for lameness in horses, as discussed at the 2009 AAEP Convention in Las Vegas, NV.
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Horses and Veterinarians
Mar 8, 2010
According to Robert Miller, DVM, almost everything a veterinarian does to a horse is frightening or painful.
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Anesthesia and Pain Management
Mar 8, 2010
A summary of anesthesia and pain management for horses from the 2009 AAEP Convention.
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Hoof Care and Farriery
Mar 8, 2010
A summary of hoof care and farriery as discussed at the 2006 AAEP Convention in Las Vegas, NV.
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Respiratory Conditions
Mar 8, 2010
Respiratory topics in horses included influenza outbreak and vaccination boosters at the 2009 AAEP Convention.
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Equine Gastrointestinal Tract/Ulcers
Mar 8, 2010
A summary of presentations on the equine gastrointestinal tract and ulcers at the 2009 AAEP Convention.
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Parasite Control: 6 Tips on Learning to Live With Worms
Mar 8, 2010
A summary of parasite control and tips on learning to live with worms from the 2009 AAEP Convention.
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Miscellaneous Sessions: HERDA, Lawsonia, Castration, and More
Mar 8, 2010
Miscellaneous sessions at the 2009 AAEP Convention, including HERDA, castration complications, and more.
Special Report
Odd Posture to Poop
Jan 28, 2010
Q: I have a 9-yr-old gelding who holds his body in a strange position while defecating...
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Nonsurgical Joint Therapies
Jan 28, 2010
Nonsurgical therapies for treating joints have come a long way in recent years, and they’re advancing daily.
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Muscles, Tendons, & Ligaments
Jan 28, 2010
A horse's motion is achieved from the highly integrated interaction between muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
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Equine Skeletal System
Jan 28, 2010
The horse’s skeleton is a remarkable system of various bone types that dictate a horse’s conformation.
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World Equine Veterinarians Meet (WEVA 2009)
Jan 28, 2010
A summary of the the 2009 WEVA Congress that was held in Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil.
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The Horse's Digestive System
Jan 28, 2010
Brush up on your knowledge about how the horse's digestive tract functions.
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Guided Tour: Horse Hoof Anatomy
Jan 28, 2010
As a horse owner/caretaker, knowing hoof anatomy can help you bring them back from lameness more quickly.
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Weighty Issues
Nov 25, 2009
Owners can lower equine obesity by replacing grain rations with a fiber-rich, low-carbohydrate diet.
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Breathing, Stride, and Jumping Performance
Jun 2, 2009
Give your horse a boost in performance with a little more consideration to its airways.
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Kester News Hour
Mar 17, 2009
Top 2008 equine studies include lawsonia, EPM, heart murmurs, etc., at the AAEP Convention.
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Infectious Diseases
Mar 17, 2009
A summary of infectious disease topics from the 2008 AAEP Convention held in San Diego, California.
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Internal Medicine Table Topic
Mar 17, 2009
Table topics from the 2008 AAEP Convention included internal medicine.
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Reproduction Research
Mar 17, 2009
During the 2008 AAEP Convention, experts discussed multiple topics relating to equine reproduction.






