7,000 Second-Chance Horses Receive Complimentary Core Vaccines Through the UHVRC

A total of 287 nonprofit rescue and retirement facilities across the United States recently received 7,000 complimentary doses of core vaccines through the...

Crapo, Warner Reintroduce Bipartisan PAST Act to Prevent Horse Soring

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia) reintroduced the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act to protect horses from abusive show...

Better communication, better care: AVMA, AAEP unveil new guide for equine practices

Today, on World Horse Day, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have teamed up to...

Horse Doctors Ride the Wave of Opportunity at AAEP Convention in San Diego

With inventive and sustainable models of equine practice replacing “business as usual” approaches, horse doctors from around the world gathered amid a...

Dr. Kenton Morgan Receives AAEP’s Distinguished Life Member Award

The American Association of Equine Practitioner presented its 2023 Distinguished Life Member Award to Kenton Morgan, DVM, who earlier this year retired as...

Dr. Michelle Barton Accepts AAEP’s Distinguished Educator – Academic Award

Michelle Barton, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM-LA, assistant dean of clinical academic affairs at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, received the...

New York-Based Racetrack Practitioner Elected to AAEP Board of Directors

Sara Langsam, VMD, partner at South Florida-headquartered Teigland, Franklin and Brokken DVMs, Inc. (TFB Equine), and manager of its Belmont Park division, has...

AAEP Honors Equitarian Initiative Co-founder and Longtime Volunteer Dr. Julie Wilson with Distinguished Service Award

The American Association of Equine Practitioners presented its 2023 Distinguished Service Award to Julia (Julie) Wilson, DVM, DACVIM, executive director of the...

Dr. Raul Bras Elected to AAEP Board of Directors

Prominent equine podiatrist Raul Bras, DVM, CJF, has joined the board of directors of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. He was installed Dec. 2...

Dr. Ryland Edwards Receives AAEP’s Distinguished Educator Award for Mentorship

Ryland Edwards, DVM, Ph.D., DACVS, DACVSMR, partner and hospital director at Fairfield Equine Associates in Newtown, Conn., who has directly trained and...

Diagnostic Imaging Expert from Kentucky to lead the AAEP in 2024

Katherine (Katie) Garrett, DVM, DACVS, shareholder and director of diagnostic imaging at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., was installed as...

Equine Sports Medicine Professor at Colorado State University Elected to AAEP Board of Directors

Erin Contino, DVM, DACVSMR, associate professor of equine sports medicine and rehabilitation at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and...

The Foundation for the Horse Awards Record $530,000 in Scholarships

Twenty-nine exceptional veterinary students pursuing future carers in equine practice shared scholarship awards of $530,000 through the generosity of The...

AAEP Seeks Proposals for Development of Wearable Biometric Sensors for Widespread Use in U.S. Thoroughbred Racing

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today released a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting proposals from applicants for a joint project...

AAEP Issues Safety Recommendations for U.S. Thoroughbred Racing

Proposals Emanate from Gathering of Nearly Two Dozen Veterinary Experts The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today published a series of...

Pennsylvania Horse Owners Make Record Gift to The Foundation for the Horse 

The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and among the leading nonprofits advancing equine...

Equine Abuse and Neglect Resources Available for Veterinarians and Law Enforcement

The Welfare & Public Policy Advisory Council of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) encourages the veterinary community and law...

Equine Granulocytic Anaplasmosis Guidelines Published by the AAEP

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published on its website comprehensive guidelines to assist practitioners with identification,...

Equine Practitioners Will Catch the Wave of Opportunity at 2023 AAEP Annual Convention in San Diego

Equine veterinarians and veterinary students will convene in San Diego, Calif., Nov. 29–Dec. 3, for the American Association of Equine Practitioners’...

Multidimensional Practitioner from Colorado Appointed AAEP Vice President

Sarah Reuss, VMD, DACVIM, Littleton, Colo.-based equine technical manager with Boehringer Ingelheim and steering committee member of the AAEP’s Commission on...

AAEP Appoints Virginia Practice Owner as Treasurer

Mitchell Rode, DVM, founding owner of Clarke Equine Wellness and Performance in Berryville, Va., has been appointed treasurer of the American Association of...

AAEP On Call Program to Serve Triple Crown Telecasts

Three veterinarian-members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will represent the AAEP’s On Call program and assist with horse health...

Applications Now Being Accepted for Young Investigators & Innovation Research Grants through The Foundation for the Horse

The Foundation for the Horse is accepting grant proposals until May 31 for both of its equine research grant programs. One program awards up-and-coming...

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Guidelines Now Available from the AAEP

Comprehensive guidelines to assist practitioners with prevention, clinical signs, diagnostic sampling and other considerations of Eastern Equine Encephalitis...

The Foundation for the Horse Helping Horses in Aftermath of Tornadoes in Mississippi, other Southern States

More help needed; donations welcome to The Foundation’s disaster relief fund The devastating tornadoes that ravaged Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia last...

Merck Animal Health Renews Scholarship Support for Equine Veterinary Students Through The Foundation for the Horse

The Foundation for the Horse will award $5,000 Merck Animal Health Scholarships to five outstanding veterinary students intent on careers in equine practice...

Zoetis Foundation Substantially Boosts Support for Equine Veterinary Scholarships Through The Foundation for the Horse

The Foundation for the Horse will award $10,000 Zoetis Foundation Scholarships to 10 exceptional veterinary students pursuing future careers in equine practice...

The Foundation for the Horse Campaign Culminates with Over $12 Million in Support

The Foundation for the Horse today announced that its “Taking the Lead – The Campaign for the Horse” concluded Dec. 31 after three years and $12,034,260...

AAEP Publishes Lawsonia intracellularis (Equine Proliferative Enteropathy) Guidelines

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published on its website comprehensive guidelines to assist veterinarians with clinical signs, risk...

The Foundation for the Horse Awards Over $190,000 in Support of Exceptional Science by Accomplished Researchers

Helping advance promising research focused on improving the lives of all equines, The Foundation for the Horse has awarded its inaugural Innovation and...