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 »
New Jersey Practitioners Selected for 2011 Good Works for Horses Award
 The American Association of Equine Practitioners applauds New Je... More »
Convention Attracts 6,400 to San Antonio
 The 57th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine... More »
Florida Practitioner Dr. John Mitchell Leads the AAEP in 2012
 New president inducted during the 57th Convention in San Antonio... More »
Reproduction Researcher Dr. Margo Macpherson Begins AAEP Board Service
 The American Association of Equine Practitioners welcomed Margo... More »
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On Call ProgramProviding Accurate Information "On Call" is an innovative media-assistance program developed to provide accurate veterinary information to the broadcast  and print media during live-network races. Media-trained equine veterinarians are available to respond to crisis situations and to answer questions about veterinary medicine.Assisting the Industry and Media In response to the horseracing industry's plea for accurate reporting of veterinary issues, particularly at the racetrack, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) came to the forefront in 1991. Prompted by the tragic deaths of three horses during the telecast of the 1990 Breeders' Cup at Belmont Park, the AAEP developed the "On Call" program to assist racetrack management with the media and live coverage of major races throughout the country. Sharing Expertise More than 30 AAEP veterinarians have committed their time and knowledge to the "On Call" program. This team has received media training in order to educate the racing public about the highly specialized care of the equine athlete. Supporting Equine Events Worldwide The "On Call" program is offered during all live-broadcast racing events, including the Triple Crown races and the Breeders' Cup, and arena events such as the AQHA World Championship Show. AAEP On Call Program Receives Special Eclipse Award The On Call media-assistance program of the American Association of Equine Practitioners was honored with the 2008 Special Eclipse Award. The Special Eclipse Award, honors outstanding individual achievements in, or contributions to, the sport of Thoroughbred racing. Representatives of the On Call program of the AAEP were presented the Special Eclipse at the 38th annual Eclipse Awards on Jan. 26, 2009, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach inMiami Beach, Fla. Read more. 2012 On Call Schedule January 28: Sunshine Millions on HRTV (streaming to HBO Sports Facebook) from Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park - Dr. Rick Arthur and Dr. Scott Hay March 3: Santa Anita Handicap on HRTV at Santa Anita - Dr. Jeff Blea |
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