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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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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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Minnesota Horse Welfare Coalition Free Castration ClinicBack to Equitarian Outreach The Minnesota Horse Welfare Coalition held its third Free Castration Clinic on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Cold Spring, Minn., at the farm of Drs. Nicole Eller and Victor Medina. Twenty-five veterinary students from the University  of Minnesota’s Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, successfully gelded 22 horses and one miniature donkey, under the close supervision of 11 veterinarians who volunteered their time and expertise. The veterinarians were: Dr. Tracy Turner, Dr. Julie Wilson, Dr. Nicole Eller-Medina, Dr. Victor Medina, Dr. Stacie Seymour, Dr. Ken Larson, Dr. Ann Goplen, Dr. Hillary McCullough, Dr. Gloria Verrecchio, Dr. Megan Swaab and Dr. Lindsey Mathews. The veterinary students worked in teams, and rotated through the roles of surgeon, anesthetist, restrainer, and medical record recorder. The clinic was further supported by three veterinary technicians and 12 veterinary technician students who welcomed the opportunity to learn more about working with horses. To be eligible for the free castration clinic, the horse owner was referred by a humane agent, certified rescue or their veterinarian. Each horse or donkey had to be halter broken, in good health, and have two descended testicles. Despite cold weather and snow that moved the clinic indoors, a festive spirit prevailed as everyone appreciated the opportunity to provide community service and owner education to reduce the number of unwanted horses as well as the chance to enhance veterinary student learning. Click here to view more photos from this clinic. |
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