AAEP Foundation Allocates $284,000 in Support of Programs Benefiting the Welfare of the Horse

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation has approved 2014 funding of $284,000 for 24 equine organizations and special projects...

Two Companies Join AAEP Educational Partners Program

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today announced the additions of Ceva Animal Health, LLC and Dechra Veterinary Products, LLC as...

AAEP Foundation and Zoetis award scholarships to standout new veterinarians

Nine veterinary graduates of 2014 committed to careers in equine health care were awarded $4,000 scholarships from Zoetis and the American Association of...

Federal Horse Soring Legislation Reaches 300 Cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives

House Leadership Urged to Allow Floor Vote  A federal bill to protect Tennessee walking horses from the cruel practice known as “soring”...

AAEP Annual Convention Celebrates 60 Years This December

The world’s largest continuing education event dedicated to equine veterinary practice will celebrate its diamond anniversary when the American...

Starlight Racing to Support Laminitis Research through AAEP Foundation, Grayson-Jockey Club

Starlight Racing partners, in memory of Intense Holiday, who recently succumbed to laminitis, has announced it will donate large sums to two organizations for...

Convention Keynote Speaker to Dispense Wisdom Gleaned From Six Decades of Veterinary Practice

Veterinary legend Dr. Marvin Beeman will share the lessons he’s learned about practice and life during his nearly 60 years as a horse doctor when he...

34 Veterinary Students Rewarded for Leadership, Commitment to Equine Medicine

Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program helps alleviate cost of veterinary educationThirty-four veterinary students pursuing a career in equine medicine have...

AAEP On Call Program to Support Derby and Oaks Telecasts

        An equine veterinarian representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ On Call program will assist NBC...

Applications for Funding Through the AAEP Foundation Due May 1

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation is accepting applications for funding from non-profit organizations and individuals that...

Dr. John Madigan to Empower Practitioners to Decipher Medical Mysteries During 2014 State-of-the-Art Lecture

Merging clues with progressive thought to solve mysteries in the areas of infectious disease and neonatal medicine will be spotlighted when renowned equine...

AAEP Opposes H.R. 4098

The American Association of Equine Practitioners joins the American Veterinary Medical Association and many others in opposing new legislation introduced on...

New Veterinary Spokespersons Join AAEP On Call Team

Six veterinarians with specific interests in the Thoroughbred racehorse are the newest spokespersons for the American Association of Equine...

Zoetis to Support AAEP, FFA, AABP Programs in 2014

(Zoetis Press Release 2-25-2014) - Zoetis has announced the return of its industry support program for youth involved in agriculture and veterinary medicine....

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Now Accepting Accreditation Applications from Aftercare Organizations

 (Release distributed by TAA on 2/24/14) - The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation, Inc. (TAA) announced today that its 2014 application for...

AAEP Applauds Passage of Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act in U.S. Senate

Veterinarians who travel to their patients are now closer to having the complete ability to transport amd administer controlled substances to provide pain...

AAEP Convention Brings Nearly 6,600 to Music City for Equine Education

The 59th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held Dec. 7 – 11 in Nashville, Tenn., attracted 6,592 veterinary...

California Racetrack Practitioner to Lead the AAEP in 2014

Racetrack practitioner Jeff Blea, DVM, partner in VonBluecher, Blea, Hunkin Inc., Equine Medicine and Surgery, in Sierra Madre, Calif., was installed as...

Thoroughbred Practitioner from Kentucky Joins AAEP Board of Directors

Stuart Brown II, DVM, a partner in Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky., has joined the board of directors of the American Association of Equine...

Osteoarthritis Researcher Receives AAEP Foundation Past Presidents Research Fellow

Colorado State University doctoral candidate Brad Nelson, DVM, MS, received the 2013 AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow for his research...

Former AAEP President Dr. Benjamin Franklin Jr. Honored with Distinguished Life Member Award

The American Association of Equine Practitioners presented Benjamin Franklin Jr., DVM, with the Distinguished Life Member Award for his leadership and...

Equine Researchers from Virginia Tech, Texas A&M Named Recipients of EQUUS Foundation Research Fellows

Virginia Tech equine surgery resident Kendra Freeman, DVM, and Texas A&M University post-doctoral research associate Amanda-Jo Joswig, DVM, MPH, received...

Michigan State University Professor of Equine Surgery Dr. Frank Nickels Receives AAEPs Distinguished Educator (Academic) Award

Frank Nickels, DVM, DACVS, longtime professor of equine surgery at Michigan State University who has shaped many successful careers and inspired a profound...

Dr. Edward Kanara honored with 2013 Presidents Award for significant contributions to AAEPs educational programs

Edward Kanara, DVM, DABVP, who since 2010 has overseen a revamp of the AAEP’s educational programs as well as the design and implementation of a campaign...

AAEP Honors Welfare and Ethics Advocate Dr. Harry Werner with Distinguished Service Award

The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognized a past president who has guided the association in issues of welfare and ethics when presenting its...

Sport Horse Practice Owner from Connecticut Joins AAEP Board of Directors

Mark Baus, DVM, owner of Grand Prix Equine in Bridgewater, Conn., has joined the board of directors of the American Association of Equine Practitioners...

AAEP Foundation and Markel Award Scholarships to Eight Future Equine Practitioners

Eight exceptional veterinary students committed to careers in equine medicine received $2,500 scholarships from the American Association of Equine...

AAEP Recognizes Surgical Pioneer and Former Professor Dr. Barrie Grant with Distinguished Educator (Mentor) Award

A pioneering equine surgeon and former educator who accelerated the careers of his students and trained fellow practitioners in the techniques of cervical...

Sue Dyson Named State-of-the-Art Lecturer for 2013 AAEP Annual Convention

World-renowned equine orthopaedics expert Dr. Sue Dyson will deliver the Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture during the American Association of Equine...

AAEP On Call Veterinarians to Support Breeders Cup Races

Equine veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ On Call program will assist NBC Sports with horse health information...