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Applications for Equine Research Fellows being accepted through Aug. 1Applications for the 2013 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow and EQ... More »
Bramlage Serving as On Call Veterinarian for Belmont TelecastLarry Bramlage, DVM, will return to the role of AAEP On Call veterinarian when he assists NBC Sports with horse health informati... More »
Dr. Scott Palmer to Serve as AAEP On Call Veterinarian for Preakness Weekend Telecasts Scott Palmer, VMD, will assist NBC Sports with horse health info... More »
Dr. Mary Scollay to Step in as AAEP On Call Veterinarian for Oaks, DerbyLongtime AAEP On Call Veterinarian Mary Scollay will serve as the spokesperson for equine health during NBCSports racing coverag... More »
Statement from the AAEP regarding the Injury to On Call Veterinarian Dr. Larry BramlageDr. Larry Bramlage injured his head Thursday afternoon in a fall from a golf cart in the barn area of Churchill Downs. He was tr... More »
Summer Education Meetings to Provide New Knowledge to Practitioners of All Experience LevelsThe American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 2013 series of summer continuing education meetings will impart the latest tre... More »
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Health Articles
New articles will appear here first, so be sure to check here often. All articles are peer-reviewed by members of the AAEP Owner Education Committee. To find a specific article, click on Search by Topic. This will reveal a complete list of articles arranged by topics. If you still don't see what you're looking for, contact us and let us know. Unfortunately, we cannot answer every e-mail personally, but we will make every effort to include your suggestion on the Web site.
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Air Quality & Equine Health
Respiratory Conditions - Mar 12th, 13
While
many barns are littered with box fans every summer, horse owners often don’t
think of using air movement to improve comfort and health on a larger scale.
Let’s take a closer look at t...
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FAQ: Regarding Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)
Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) - Feb 25th, 13
1. What is equine herpesvirus (EHV)?EHV are viruses that are found in most horses all over the world. Almost all horses have been infected with the virus and have no serious side effects. It i...
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Joint Health Supplements: Information and How to Read a Product Label
Nutrition - Feb 22nd, 13
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Nutramax brochure
Nutritional supplements abound –
products for joint health support, a shiny coat, hoof care, and much, much
more. And the supplement industry continues to grow. Joint...
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