Horse Show Official Veterinarian
The responsibilities of the official veterinarian for horse shows and other equestrian…
Standards of Profession
Professional ethics embodies the behaviors of honesty, integrity and kindness while obeying…
Position on Transparency, Open Records, and Board Meeting Attendance
The AAEP is committed to transparency with its members and is happy…
Position on Private Practice by Regulatory Veterinarians
The AAEP views as a conflict of interest the participation in private…
Position on Sale Disclosure
The AAEP supports the position that when a horse is offered for…
Dental Malocclusions – Definition
Mandibular brachygnathism (“parrot mouth” or MAL2) is the condition in which the…
Cryptorchid – Definition
The AAEP has adopted the following definition of retained testicle or cryptorchid. …
Position on Microchips for the Identification of Equids
The AAEP supports the implantation of radiofrequency identification devices (RFID) in equids…
Internal Parasite Control Guidelines
These Internal Parasite Control Guidelines were revised by the AAEP in May…
Snake Bite Vaccination Guidelines
Snake Bite Vaccination Guidelines
Tetanus Vaccination Guidelines
Tetanus toxoid is a core equine vaccine and should be included in equine immunization programs for every horse annually.
Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis Vaccination Guidelines
Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis Vaccination Guidelines
Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) Vaccination Guidelines
Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) Vaccination Guidelines
Equine Influenza Vaccination Guidelines
Equine Influenza Vaccination Guidelines
West Nile Virus Vaccination Guidelines
West Nile Virus Vaccination Guidelines
Rabies Vaccination Guidelines
Rabies Vaccination Guidelines
Eastern & Western Equine Encephalomyelitis Vaccination Guidelines
Eastern & Western Equine Encephalomyelitis Vaccination Guidelines
Rotaviral Diarrhea Vaccination Guidelines
Rotaviral Diarrhea Vaccination Guidelines
Potomac Horse Fever Vaccination Guidelines
Potomac Horse Fever Vaccination Guidelines
Leptospirosis Vaccination Guidelines
Leptospirosis Vaccination Guidelines
Equine Herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis) Vaccination Guidelines
Equine Herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis) Vaccination Guidelines
Botulism Vaccination Guidelines
Botulism Vaccination Guidelines
Anthrax Vaccination Guidelines
Anthrax Vaccination Guidelines
Veterinarian-Client Agreement for Effective Equine Care
The Effective Equine Care Guide is a resource that veterinary teams can leverage…
AAEP Internship Program Best Practices
This content is an exclusive benefit for AAEP members. If you’re a…
Position on the Establishment of the Mid-Level Professional
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) believes that there are acts…
AAEP Forum on Thoroughbred Safety and Injury Prevention Report
The AAEP hosted a special meeting of veterinary experts on Sept. 29–30,…
DecadeOne – VMG 16 Combined Equine Fee Survey
Data for this survey was collected from veterinarians participating in DecadeOne and VMG 16 and represents a broad cross-section of geographies and practice types.
Pigeon Fever (Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis)
Comprehensive guidelines to assist practitioners with identification, treatment, mitigation of risk factors and other considerations of Pigeon Fever (Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis)
Equine Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (EGA)
Comprehensive guidelines to assist practitioners with identification, treatment, mitigation of risk factors and other considerations of Equine Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (EGA)
AAEP Employee Reward & Recognition Assessment
Developed by the AAEP Practice Culture Subcommittee in 2023. Each person is…
Stay Interview: Guidance for Leaders
This content is an exclusive benefit for AAEP members. If you’re a…
Internships: Green vs. Red Flags
The AAEP internship subcommittee developed this green flags/red flags checklist as a tool for a new veterinary graduate or veterinary student to determine if an internship opportunity is the right fit for them and their career goals.
Internship Core Competencies
Equine practitioners can use this checklist to ensure their internship programs produce all-around veterinarian.
Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are a way that we can assess interns and give them feedback at regular intervals.
Internship Recommendations
Recommended standards for the conduct of a quality internship that comprises a mutually beneficial relationship for both the intern and the host clinic.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is an arbovirus (arthropod-borne virus) of significance to…
Position on the Principles of Equine Welfare
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) advocates respect for the dignity…
Position on the Practice of Soring
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) condemns the practice of “soring,”…
AAEP Microlearning Video Submissions
Submit a microlearning video for the new “eHow-To” series of videos curated…
Equine Proliferative Enteropathy
Equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE) is an enteric disease caused by the obligate,…
Work-Life Integration
This content is an exclusive benefit for AAEP members. If you’re a…
Position on the Care of Horses Destined for Processing
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) advocates the humane treatment of…
Position on Tail Alteration in Horses
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) condemns the alteration of the…
Position on Stewardship of the Horse
The American Association of Equine Practitioners advocates respect for the dignity and…
Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy
Alexandra Bettencourt, a student at Texas A&M University, was among three winners…
Antemortem Diagnosis of Renal Hemangiosarcoma in a Warmblood Gelding
Shelby Rivkin, a student at Michigan State University, was among three winners…
Conflicts of Interest
A conflict of interest, as it pertains to veterinary medicine, is a…
Position on the Practice of Intentional Unilateral Castration
The removal of a retained testicle, while leaving the descended testicle within…
West Nile Virus in Equids: A Look at the 2023 Colorado Landscape
Jordan Marsh, a student at Colorado State University, was among three winners…
Position on the Management of Mares Utilized in the Pregnant Mare Urine (PMU) Collection Industry
Through on-site investigations and peer review of current ongoing research, the American…
Position on Equids Used in Competition, Entertainment, Shows and for Exhibition
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) supports the humane and ethical…
Equine Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is caused by the obligate intracellular protozoa of the genus Leishmania,…
Leptospirosis Guidelines
Leptospirosis describes a variety of clinical syndromes caused by infection with the…
Nocardioform Placentitis
Nocardioform placentitis (NP) is a pathologically unique form of focal mucoid placentitis….
Taking the Reins
This document lists common questions that new equine graduates and veterinary students can ask to get the most out of their time with each practice during the Career Night at the AAEP Annual Convention.
General Biosecurity Guidelines
For the purposes of these guidelines, biosecurity includes all practices intended to…
Vesicular Stomatitis
Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) is a reportable viral disease of horses, donkeys, mules,…
Position on Biosecurity
Prevention of disease transmission is a core tenet of the practice of…
A Case of Equine Diabetes Mellitus
Gabriella Balaa, a student at University of Missouri, was among three winners…
Luteoma and Thecoma in a Warmblood Mare
Dr. Kaitlin Frei, an intern veterinarian and graduate of the University of…
Potomac Horse Fever: Neorickettsia risticii Enterocolitis in the Horse
Abigail Spike, a student at University of Illinois, was among three winners…
Career Night Feedback Chart
This feedback chart can serve as a systematic way for new equine graduates to assess job and internship offers comprehensively, ensuring that they consider various aspects that contribute to job satisfaction and professional fulfillment.
Rabies
Rabies is a 100% fatal viral disease of mammals that occurs infrequently…
Ethical and Professional Utilization of the Credentialed Veterinary Technician and Assistant
By Deborah B. Reeder, LVT, RVT, VTS-EVN Executive Director, AAEVT Veterinary technicians…
Contagious Equine Metritis
Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) is a non-systemic, venereal disease of equines that…
Equine Piroplasmosis
Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne or blood-borne protozoal disease of equids…
Potential Gunshot Methods for Euthanasia of Horses
To evaluate with CT the characteristics of brain tissue disruption and skull…
Epizootic Lymphangitis
Epizootic lymphangitis is a contagious, chronic granulomatous disease of the skin, lymphatic…
Equine Veterinary Case Referral
Through the collaborative efforts of the AAEP, American College of Veterinary Internal…
Equine Parvovirus-hepatitis Virus (EqPV-H)
Equine serum hepatitis, formerly referred to as Theiler’s Disease, is caused by…
Potassium Chloride Euthanasia Procedure in Equids (Iowa State University)
This document details a potassium chloride euthanasia procedure in equids, including the…
Intrathecal Lidocaine Euthanasia Procedure in Equids (Iowa State University)
This document details an intrathecal lidocaine euthanasia procedure in equids, including the…
Equine Exam Form for Welfare Investigations
Equine Exam Form for Welfare Investigations
AAEP Report of Radiographic Findings Form
Report of Radiographic Findings
Euthanasia Guidelines
In accordance with AVMA’s position on euthanasia of animals, the AAEP concurs…
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a neurologic disease of horses caused by…
Wellness: Fostering Emotional Health in Equine Practice (Member Meet-Up)
Equine veterinarians experience stress in and out of the workplace, and this…
Equine Herpesvirus 1 & 4
Equine herpesviruses are very common DNA viruses in horse populations worldwide. The…
Equine Influenza (EIV)
Equine influenza virus is a RNA virus which is endemic in horse…
Limbal Hemangiosarcoma and Inflammatory Bowel Disease in an Appaloosa Mare
Kaitlin Frei, a student at University of Pennsylvania, was among three winners…
Surgical Management of Septic Pedal Osteitis
Katherine Miley, a student at Louisiana State University, was among three winners…
Position on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Equine Practice
The AAEP recognizes the historical lack of diversity within the equine veterinary…
Hemilaminectomy in a 4-Week-Old Clydesdale Foal
Dr. Chelsea Folmar, an intern at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala…
ARCI’s List of Prohibited Substances
ARCI’s list of prohibited substances
AAEP Guidelines for Serology in Horses with Adverse Events from Vaccination
These guidelines are intended to be a reference for veterinarians who wish…
Core Competencies for New Veterinary School Graduates in Equine Practice
Veterinarians in equine practice perform a wide variety of tasks with widely…
Policy for Membership Denial and Disciplinary Procedures
The AAEP is a professional membership association and not a regulatory agency;…
African Horse Sickness
African Horse Sickness (AHS) is a non-contagious, insect-borne infectious disease of equids….
Adult Horse Vaccination Chart
CORE VACCINATIONS protect against diseases that are endemic to a region, are…
Foal Vaccination Chart
The two categories reflect differences in the foal’s susceptibility to disease and…
Necropsy of Racehorses
General Guidelines The AAEP recommends that all racehorses that die or are…
Equine Veterinary Telemedicine Q&A with Dr. Mike Pownall
Dr. Mike Pownall discusses what he has learned from his telemedicine experience and offers tips to those thinking of getting started.
Position on Therapeutic Medication to Horses for Sale at Public Auction
To conceptually evaluate the interaction of medication used in the sales horse,…
AAEP Guidelines on Equine Exercise
In circumstances where horse owners are unable to regularly ride or otherwise…
AAEP Infectious Disease Guidelines: Borrelia burgdorferi infection and Lyme disease
Infection with Borrelia burgdorferi, the Gram-negative spirochete bacterium that causes Lyme disease,…
Budget Evaluation is Key to Financial Health During a Recession
Having a financial plan can help to reduce anxiety and increase security during periods of uncertainty.
AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition
AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition
AAEP Position on Therapeutic Medication for the Competition Horse
The AAEP policy on medication in the competition horse is driven by…
