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07.22-24.2012
Registration Now Open for AAEP’s Hindlimb Lameness and Business Education Summer Meetings
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today for the American Association of Equine Practitio... More »
Start of Gaited Horse Show Season Heightens Commitment by AVMA, AAEP and USDA to End Abusive Practice of Soring
 SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 11, 2012 -- Soring, illegal for more tha... More »
Applications for Funding through the AAEP Foundation Due May 1
 The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation is... More »
Follow AAEP Biosecurity Guidelines to Reduce Risk of Infectious Disease Transmission during Breeding Season
 The American Association of Equine Practitioners urges those inv... More »
AAEP Foundation Asks Veterinarians to Submit Cases for Laminitis Study
 First Laminitis Research Project study attempts
to identify ris... More »
AAEP Foundation/Markel Insurance Company Honor Top-Achieving Veterinary Students with Scholarships
 Eight outstanding equine veterinary students selected for schola... More »
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AAEP Principles of Equine Welfare (2010)As a voice for equids on issues affecting their well being, the AAEP believes: • Equids must be provided water, food, proper handling, health care and an environment appropriate to their care and use, with thoughtful consideration for their species-typical biology and behavior.¹ • Equids should be cared for in ways that minimize fear, pain, stress and suffering.¹ • Equids should be provided with reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold and harmful adverse weather conditions. • Equids used in competition, spectator events, shows, exhibitions, motion pictures and television should not be subjected to the fraudulent use of drugs, non-nutritive agents, equipment or procedures intended to alter performance, conformation or appearance.² • Events and activities involving equids should put the horse first above all other interests. • Equine industry organizations should identify areas where equids are being subjected to adverse procedures or training methods and work to eliminate any inhumane acts. • Equids should not be transported in any fashion which would result in undue suffering by reason of infirmity, illness, injury, fatigue or other causes during the journey. • Equids shall be treated with respect and dignity throughout their lives and, when necessary and at the appropriate time, be provided a humane death.¹ • The veterinary profession shall continually strive to improve equine health and welfare through scientific research, education, collaboration, advocacy and the proposal or support of appropriate legislation and regulations that promote the humane existence of equids.¹ ¹Adapted from AVMA Animal Welfare Principles, 2006. ²Adapted from AVMA Policy on Animals Used In Entertainment, Shows, and for Exhibition, 2007. |
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