Recent News for Equine Care Professions

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'Learning Theory' to Improve Veterinarian Safety

October 24, 2012

"Learning theory" research could help keep vets safer when working with difficult equine patients.... Read More

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UC Davis Welcomes Equine Reproduction Specialists

October 22, 2012

Following a two-year hiatus due to retirements, the VMTH Equine Reproduction Service returns to full strength.... Read More

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WSU Lecture: Assessing Equine Heart Murmur Significance

October 21, 2012

Veterinarians can earn 1 CE hour for attending the Nov. 6 webinar.... Read More

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Behind the Scenes at the New Bolton Center

October 16, 2012

Go behind the scenes at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center.... Read More

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Vet Science Grad Program Unites Passion for Science, Horses

October 05, 2012

Graduate students are uniquely positioned for immersion in research that will advance horse health knowledge.... Read More

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So, You Want to be an Equine Behaviorist

October 01, 2012

I am extremely interested in becoming an equine behaviorist. I want to know more about how to go about pursuin... Read More

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EMS, PPID Focus of Second Equine Endocrinology Summit

September 27, 2012

Endocrinology researchers met to discuss equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine Cushing's disease (PPID).... Read More

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Equine Guelph Offers Additional Equine Biosecurity eWorkshop

September 23, 2012

Equine Guelph has announced the second offering of the Biosecurity Prevention eWorkshop from Oct. 22 - Nov. 4.... Read More

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What's in an Equine Eye Exam?

September 19, 2012

A thorough eye examination can identify numerous potentially vision-threatening problems in horses.... Read More

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AAEP Convention Heads to Southern California in 2012

September 17, 2012

The AAEP will return to the West Coast in 2012 for its 58th Annual Convention, Dec. 1-5 in Anaheim, Calif.... Read More

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Laminitis Research Project Inclusion Criteria Expanded

September 16, 2012

The coordinators of the ongoing laminitis research project have expanded the inclusion criteria.... Read More

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2012 BEVA President Takes the Reins

September 15, 2012

Keith Chandler, BVMS, CertEP, MRCVS, will take over the president role at the end of the 2012 Congress.... Read More

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2012 BEVA Award Winners Announced

September 14, 2012

The BEVA Awards were awarded at the BEVA Congress on Sept. 13, in Birmingham, England.... Read More

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Ohio State to Offer High-Field Equine MRI

September 12, 2012

A mobile, high-field unit will be available at the Veterinary Medical Center at least once monthly.... Read More

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EQUUS Foundation Grants Scholarships for AAEP Students

September 05, 2012

The EQUUS Foundation has granted the AAEP Foundation funds for graduate-level student scholarships. ... Read More

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Animal Science Programs

September 01, 2012

There's a school with an equine program that best suits your desired career path.... Read More

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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Zhengchun Lu

August 25, 2012

Lu has focused developing and validatinh molecular diagnostic assays for detecting common equine pathogens.... Read More

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Univ. of Md. Extension Schedules Routine Horse Care Lectures

August 12, 2012

The three-part series will cover routine veterinary, farriery, and dental care.... Read More

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AAEP Foundation Names 2012 Grant Recipients

August 10, 2012

The AAEP Foundation will distribute more than $220,000 in grants to organizations and projects in 2012.... Read More

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Understanding Equine Movement Disorders

August 02, 2012

More research is needed to fully understand equine movement disorders such as shivers and stringhalt.... Read More

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Researchers Seeking Horse Owner Help in Laminitis Study

July 30, 2012

Researchers are asking for horse owners' help identifying suitable acute laminitis cases for research.... Read More

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Gluck Center Develops New PCR Assay for EHV-1

July 27, 2012

Kathryn Smith developed and validated a new real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for equine herpesvirus.... Read More

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AAEP to Host Outreach Program at 2012 Convention

July 22, 2012

Attendees can learn about the Equitarian program, how to stay fit for practice, and about therapuetic riding.... Read More

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Treating Pleuropneumonia-Related Abscesses with Thoracotomy

July 21, 2012

Many horses recover from pleuropneumonia with medical therapy, but some require surgery to prompt healing.... Read More

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McDonnell Speaks at Australian Equine Vet Conference

July 15, 2012

McDonnell spoke on how to interpret behavioral changes in horses, and which ones could have physical causes.... Read More