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Dr. Scott Palmer to Serve as AAEP On Call Veterinarian for Preakness Weekend Telecasts
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Equine Welfare

 
“To protect the health and welfare of the horse” is one of the AAEP’s most important pursuits.  Guided by its Equine Welfare Committee, the AAEP’s efforts include the development of guidelines that help veterinarians and the equine industry implement appropriate standards of humane care for the horse. 
 
The association and its members also provide direct benevolent assistance to horses and charitable groups, including rescue and retirement facilities, international aid projects and emergency relief during natural disasters.  Key industry initiatives, such as the Unwanted Horse Coalition and the Racing Medication & Testing Consortium, were formed from the AAEP’s sponsorship and commitment to equine welfare and practices in the best interest of the horse.

 

 

Educational Resources:

International Forum for the Working Equid (IFWE) - is an online forum for the sharing of information about working horses, donkeys and mules funded by the BEVA Trust, AAEP Foundation, The Brooke, The Donkey Sanctuary, SPANA and World Horse Welfare.

 
 
 
 
 
Equine Abuse, Neglect and Abandonment Resources:
 
 
(PowerPoint presentation)
 
 
AAEP Equine Assistance Programs:
 
 
 
 
Equine Welfare Position Statements:
 
Developed by the AAEP:

Position on the Stewardship of the Horse

Position on the Management of Mares Utilized in the Pregnant Mare (PMU) Collection Industry

Position Statement on the Use of Horses in Urban Environments

Position on the Transportation and Processing of Horses

Position on the Practice of Soring

Position on Tail Alteration in Horses

Position on Thermocautery or Pin Firing

 

Related AAEP positions:

Position on Therapeutic Medications in Racehorses

Position on Therapeutic Medications in Non-Racing Performance Horses

Euthanasia Guidelines

   

From the American Veterinary Medical Association and adopted by the AAEP:

AVMA and AAEP Position on the Use of Action Devices and Performance Packages for Tennessee Walking Horses

AVMA Animal Abuse and Animal Neglect

AVMA Animals Used in Entertainment, Shows and Exhibition

AVMA Policy on the Humane Transport of Equine

 
AAEP Equine Welfare White Papers: