Missouri Practitioner to Represent District VI on AAEP Board of Directors

December 05, 2012 The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has inducted Kenton Morgan, DVM, DACT, a Missouri practitioner and equine...

AAEP, AVMA Call for Passage of H.R. 6388 - Amendments to the Horse Protection Act

November 19, 2012 Today the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Equine Practitioners issued a joint statement of...

AAEP On Call Veterinarians to Assist 2012 Breeders' Cup

October 30, 2012Equine veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ On Call program will assist NBC Sports with horse...

AAEP Annual Convention Heads to Sunny Southern California This December

September 13, 2012The American Association of Equine Practitioners returns to the West Coast in 2012 for its 58th Annual Convention, Dec. 1 – 5 in...

EQUUS Foundation Supports Equine Research Through Scholarships

September 04, 2012The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation recently received a grant from The EQUUS Foundation to provide two $5,000...

Veterinarians and Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Natural Disasters

August 28, 2012The American Association of Equine Practitioners implores horse owners and veterinary professionals to review an action plan for equine-related...

AVMA and AAEP Urge Strong Enforcement of Horse Protection Act at Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

August 23, 2012 SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 23, 2012 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine...

AAEP Foundation Helps Continue Operation Gelding Program

August 16, 2012Unwanted Horse Coalition Press Release Thanks to a generous donation from the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation...

USA Equestrian Trust Supports AAEP Foundation Laminitis Research Project

August 10, 2012The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation recently received a $10,000 grant from the USA Equestrian Trust (USAET) to...

AAEP Foundation Names Recipients of more than $220,000 in Grant Funds

August 08, 2012 Organizations and projects aimed to help horses receive thousands in supportThe American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)...

Practitioners will Engage Mind, Body and Soul during the AAEPs Good Works For Horses Convention Outreach Project

July 20, 2012 Equine veterinarians will put goodwill to action Dec. 1 during the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Good Works For Horses...

Convention Keynote Speaker to Share Steps to Improve Client and Workplace Communication in Equine Practice

June 28, 2012 Equine veterinarians will learn to communicate more effectively with clients, co-workers and others they encounter in the profession during...

AAEP, AVMA Call for Ban on Action Devices, Performance Packages in Tennessee Walking Horse Industry

June 14, 2012June 14, 2012 - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today called for a...

The Jockey Club Announces Project to Identify At-Risk Horses; AAEP to Assist

June 13, 2012The Jockey Club today announced plans to develop a statistics-based system that would notify track officials and regulatory veterinarians when a...

AAEP "On Call" Veterinary Team to Support Belmont Stakes Telecasts

June 05, 2012An equine veterinarian representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ “On Call” program will assist NBC Sports...

2012 Frank J. Milne Lecturer Dr. Stephanie Valberg to Present Tactics for Managing Exertional Muscle Disorders

June 04, 2012 Renowned researcher Dr. Stephanie Valberg will deliver the AAEP’s Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture in 2012, becoming the first...

Statement from Dr. John Mitchell, AAEP 2012 President, about the New York Times March 25 Horse Racing Article

March 26, 2012 "There should be no higher priority for the racing community than the health and safety of its equine and human athletes. Reducing...

Registration Now Open for AAEPs Hindlimb Lameness and Business Education Summer Meetings

April 20, 2012Register today for the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ two-for-one summer educational meetings, Focus on Hindlimb Lameness...

Start of Gaited Horse Show Season Heightens Commitment by AVMA, AAEP and USDA to End Abusive Practice of Soring

April 17, 2012 SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 11, 2012 -- Soring, illegal for more than 40 years, is the abusive act of intentionally inflicting pain on gaited...

Applications for Funding through the AAEP Foundation Due May 1

March 22, 2012 The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation is accepting applications for funding from non-profit organizations and...

Follow AAEP Biosecurity Guidelines to Reduce Risk of Infectious Disease Transmission during Breeding Season

February 14, 2012 The American Association of Equine Practitioners urges those involved in the breeding management of mares and stallions to reduce the risk...

Pfizer Animal Health partners with customers to contribute to FFA and AABP, AAEP foundations in 2012

February 07, 2012Purchases of select Pfizer Animal Health cattle and equine productsmade between Feb. 1 and April 30 support studentsPfizer Animal Health...

AAEP Foundation Asks Veterinarians to Submit Cases for Laminitis Study

February 01, 2012 First Laminitis Research Project study attempts to identify risk factors, future research priorities The American Association of...

Applications Now Accepted for Free Vaccines through Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign

January 12, 2012 Equine rescue and retirement facilities are invited to apply for free vaccines through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign...

AAEP Foundation/Markel Insurance Company Honor Top-Achieving Veterinary Students with Scholarships

December 13, 2011 Eight outstanding equine veterinary students selected for scholarship program The American Association of Equine Practitioners...

New Jersey Practitioners Selected for 2011 Good Works for Horses Award

December 06, 2011 The American Association of Equine Practitioners applauds New Jersey practitioners Dr. Mary Beth Hamorski and Dr. Christina Wilson, the...

Convention Attracts 6,400 to San Antonio

November 29, 2011The 57th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held Nov. 18 – 22 in San Antonio, Texas, attracted...

Dr. Carol Weinberg Represents Mid-Atlantic Region on AAEP Board

November 22, 2011Internationally recognized sport horse practitioner Carol Weinberg, DVM, will begin her term on American Association of Equine...

UHVRC Marks Third Year Donating Vaccinations to Help Unwanted Horses

November 22, 2011 More than 8,100 rescued and retired horses are vaccinated against dangerous diseases through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief...

Penn Vet Behavioral Scientist Receives AAEPs George Stubbs Award

November 22, 2011Revolutionary equine behavioral researcher Sue McDonnell, Ph.D, was honored with the American Association of Equine Practitioners’...