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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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Respiratory Conditions
Mar 8, 2010
Respiratory topics in horses included influenza outbreak and vaccination boosters at the 2009 AAEP Convention.
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Reproduction
Mar 8, 2010
A recap of the reproduction topics covered 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...
Special Report
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.
Special Report
The Horse's Digestive System
Jan 28, 2010
Brush up on your knowledge about how the horse's digestive tract functions.
Special Report
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.
Special Report
Foal With Hoof Problems
Jan 28, 2010
Dr. Stephen O'Grady addresses a reader's question about a foal with a recently developed club foot.
Special Report
Traveling Legally
Jan 28, 2010
Make sure you meet paperwork requirements before shipping horses, whether across oceans or state lines.
Special Report
Weighty Issues
Nov 25, 2009
Owners can lower equine obesity by replacing grain rations with a fiber-rich, low-carbohydrate diet.
Special Report
Breathing, Stride, and Jumping Performance
Jun 2, 2009
Give your horse a boost in performance with a little more consideration to its airways.
Fact Sheet
Contagious Equine Metritis
Mar 18, 2009
Contagious equine metritis (CEM) is a highly contagious venereal (sexually transmitted) disease of horses.
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Highlights and Awards
Mar 17, 2009
The 2008 AAEP Convention in San Diego, Calif., drew a near-record crowd. Attendees discussed equine welfare.
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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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Milne: Neurologic Disease
Mar 17, 2009
Dr. Stephen Reed described selected equine neurologic diseases during the 2008 AAEP Convention Milne Lecture.
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Emergency Care for Horse Operations
Mar 17, 2009
Equine authorities at the 2008 AAEP Convention discuss preparation for common emergency situations.
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Cardiopulmonary/Exercise Concerns for Horses
Mar 17, 2009
A summary of cardiopulmonary and exercise for horses from the 2008 AAEP Convention.
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Performance Horse Forum
Mar 17, 2009
Performance horse forum leaders at the 2008 AAEP Convention facilitated a discussion.
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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.
