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Acquire new clinical knowledge, explore career opportunities, and celebrate your passion for the horse at the world’s most comprehensive event for equine veterinarians!

Guidelines & Resources

Veterinary Resources

Access guidance on many veterinary topics to assist your daily care of the horse.

Students

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Horse Owners

Grow your horse care knowledge with advice from veterinary experts.

What’s New?

December 10, 2024

AAEP Bestows Distinguished Educator Award for Mentorship Upon Dr. Tom Riddle

Tom Riddle, DVM, renowned authority on equine reproduction and the retired co-founder…

December 10, 2024

Dr. Sara Langsam Receives 2024 AAEP President’s Award

Sara Langsam, VMD, who as chair of the Racing Committee has spearheaded…

December 10, 2024

Esteemed Equine Infectious Disease Investigator Dr. Noah Cohen Receives AAEP Research Award

The American Association of Equine Practitioners presented its 2024 AAEP Research Award…

Featured Publications

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Search scientific papers from AAEP annual conventions from 2013 to the present.

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Stay up to date on the latest AAEP events and news, job listings, equine disease outbreaks and more. Published bi-weekly.

Equine Veterinary Education

The monthly refereed journal features original articles, case reports and clinical commentaries plus AAEP News.

 

Who We Are

As the world's largest professional organization dedicated to equine veterinary medicine, the AAEP supports veterinarians in all facets of equine practice who focus their life's work on caring for the horse.

Engage With Us

Committees & Councils

Learn about the many volunteer groups charged with providing guidance to AAEP leadership and the equine industry.

Apply to Volunteer

The AAEP offers a variety of ways for our members to get involved, from short-term volunteer projects to committee and board service.

AAEP Equine Veterinary Sustainability Initiative

Many areas of the United States and beyond currently face a shortage of equine practitioners to provide veterinary care to horses and other equids. This equine welfare issue will further intensify without action to address the diminishing number of equine veterinarians.

The AAEP has formed the Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability to develop strategies to retain and recruit more veterinarians to equine practice.

Support the Foundation

Through education, research, and support to horses at risk, The Foundation for the Horse seeks to "Transform the Lives of Horses."

Career Center

Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, the AAEP Career Center is your gateway to opportunity and growth in equine practice.

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