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AAEP releases clinical guidelines for treating non-racing performance horses

December 1, 2011

White paper's authors question equine veterinarians' current mediciation and treatment practices.

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AAEP veterinary conference nets hike in attendance over last year

November 30, 2011

San Antonio, Texas -- Attendance jumped nearly 14 percent over last year at the 57th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in San Antonio Nov. 18-22.

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The return of horse slaughter?

November 30, 2011

The door may have re-opened to horse slaughter, following a five-year federal ban.

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AAEP launches $1 million campaign for equine laminitis

November 29, 2011

Lexington, Ky. -- A $1 million campaign to fund veterinary laminitis research in horses was recently unveiled by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

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U.S. Equestrian Federation modifies veterinary rules on NSAID use in competition horses

November 14, 2011

Lexington, Ky. -- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) amended its therapeutic drug rule to restrict use to a single non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

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New USDA rule closes loophole on transporting horses in double-deck trailers; veterinary groups support action

October 18, 2011

National Report — A new rule further curtailing the use of double-deck trailers to transport horses bound for slaughter is being applauded by veterinary groups.

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Equine racing challenges grow as foal numbers drop

July 27, 2011

The number of registered Thoroughbred foals is declining as horse racing faces increasing economic challenges.

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GAO: Horses are worse off since closure of domestic slaughter operations, veterinarians say

June 30, 2011

National Report -- Equine welfare in the United States has generally declined since domestic equine slaughter was banned, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

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Strategies to beat an equine herpes virus outbreak

May 18, 2011

Veterinary associations, ACVIM and AAEP, have compiled resources to help veterinarians respond to an equine herpes virus outbreak.

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