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AAEP On Call Program to Support Derby and Oaks Telecasts
May 05, 2016

An equine veterinarian representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ On Call program will assist NBC Sports with horse-health...

White, McCallum Join Equine Disease Communication Center
April 29, 2016

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), an industry-funded hub for efficient communication of information about equine infectious diseases and disease...

UHVRC Distributes 3,200 Complimentary Vaccines to Horses in Need
April 11, 2016

More than 180 non-profit equine rescue and retirement facilities in the United States recently received 3,200 complimentary doses of core vaccines through the...

Equine Practitioners Can Expand Clinical Expertise at AAEP Summer Education Events
March 24, 2016

Equine practitioners can supplement their foundational knowledge with the latest diagnostics and treatments in core areas of horse health when the American...

AAEP Panel Examines Possible Research Paths for EIPH Treatment
February 25, 2016

As part of its strategic initiative to protect the health and welfare of the racehorse, the American Association of Equine Practitioners has released a list of...

Request Grant Funding from the AAEP Foundation by April 1
February 22, 2016

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

61st Annual Convention Goes Down as 2nd Largest in AAEP History
December 16, 2015

Practical content, abundant networking opportunities and a premier entertainment destination proved an engaging combination as 7,394 veterinary professionals,...

AAEP Past President Dr. Nat White Receives Distinguished Life Member Award
December 08, 2015

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) presented Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, MS, DACVS, with the Distinguished Life Member Award for his...

Dr. Kenton Morgan Receives 2015 Presidents Award for His Voluntary Contributions to the AAEP
December 08, 2015

Kenton Morgan, DVM, a proactive advocate for the AAEP and profession of equine veterinary medicine, received the President’s Award during the Dec. 8...

AAEP Honors Retiring Longtime Executive Brad Mitchell with Distinguished Service Award
December 08, 2015

The American Association of Equine Practitioners recognized its longtime director of finance and operations on the verge of his retirement when presenting its...

University of Florida Equine Reproduction Specialist Selected as 2016 AAEP Vice President
December 08, 2015

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has named Margo Macpherson, DVM, MS, DACT, professor of equine reproduction at the University of...

AAEP Recognizes Unionville Equine Associates Founder Dr. John Lee, Jr., with Distinguished Educator Mentor Award
December 08, 2015

A recently retired practitioner whose enthusiastic support and guidance of new veterinarians and students helped shape many successful careers was recognized...

Consulting Practice Owner from Montana Joins AAEP Board of Directors
December 08, 2015

Amy Grice, VMD, MBA, who retired in 2015 as managing partner of Rhinebeck Equine in Rhinebeck, N.Y., to open a veterinary consulting practice in Virginia City,...

Maryland Racing and Performance Practitioner to Lead the AAEP in 2016
December 08, 2015

Kathleen Anderson, DVM, longtime owner of Equine Veterinary Care PC in Fair Hill, Md., was installed as president of the American Association of Equine...

Ultrasonography Pioneer at Penn Vet Honored with AAEPs Distinguished Educator Academic Award
December 08, 2015

Virginia Reef, DVM, DACVIM, DACVSMR, DECVDI, director of large animal cardiology and diagnostic ultrasonography at the University of Pennsylvania School of...

New Jersey Practice Owner Joins AAEP Board of Directors
December 08, 2015

Daniel P. Keenan, DVM, owner of Foundation Equine Wellness and Performance in Crosswicks, N.J., has joined the board of directors of the American Association...

AAEP Foundation and Markel Corporation Award Scholarships to Eight Equine Veterinary Students
December 07, 2015

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

Stem Cell Therapy Researcher at Colorado State Receives AAEP Foundation Past Presidents Research Fellow
December 07, 2015

Colorado State University doctoral candidate Aimee Colbath, VMD, MS, received the 2015 AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow for her research...

Five Equine Veterinary Students Selected for New Merck Animal Health/AAEP Foundation Scholarships
December 07, 2015

Five veterinary students committed to careers in equine medicine are the inaugural recipients of $5,000 scholarships through the Merck Animal Health/American...

EMS Researcher at Michigan State Awarded EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow
December 07, 2015

Michigan State University doctoral candidate Jane Marie Manfredi, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA, received the 2015 EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow for her research into...

AAEP Foundation Accepting Laminitis Research Grant Pre-Proposals
November 03, 2015

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation is accepting pre-proposals for research projects addressing Support Limb Laminitis until...

AAEP On Call Veterinarians to Assist Breeders Cup Races
October 28, 2015

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

AAEP Resources Help Practitioners, Horse Owners Prepare for Natural Disasters
October 02, 2015

AAEP urges horse owners to revisit disaster protocols  The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) encourages horse owners and veterinary...

Applications Being Accepted for New Merck/AAEP Foundation Scholarship Program
September 25, 2015

Second- and third-year veterinary students pursuing a career in equine medicine are encouraged to apply for one of five $5,000 scholarships being awarded...

Welfare of the Horse to Benefit from Events During AAEPs 61st Annual Convention in Las Vegas
September 25, 2015

A pair of fundraisers for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation will bookend the social events calendar at the AAEP’s 61st...

Convention Keynote Speaker to Impart Skills to Enhance Personal and Professional Well-Being
September 17, 2015

With health, lifestyle, and wellness issues of growing concern among veterinarians, neuropsychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author Daniel J. Siegel,...

Revisions Made to Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarships Criteria
September 17, 2015

Veterinary science students have the opportunity to earn one of two $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarships; the deadline to apply is December...

Dr. Thomas Divers to Dispense Diagnostics and Treatments for Liver Diseases During AAEPs 2015 Milne Lecture
September 17, 2015

Renowned large animal internist Dr. Thomas Divers will furnish a game plan to identify and treat diseases of the equine liver when he delivers the 2015 Frank...

AAEPs Annual Convention in Las Vegas Flush With Opportunities
September 14, 2015

Equine veterinarians will push “all in” on education, networking and entertainment when the American Association of Equine Practitioners’...

AAEP Foundation Allocates More Than $300,000 to Programs Benefiting the Welfare of the Horse
August 19, 2015

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation has approved 2015 funding of $300,320 for 25 equine organizations and special projects...