AAEP urges end to soring in Tennessee Walking Horses August 14, 2008

Lexington, Ky. -- As Tennessee Walking Horse owners and trainers prepare for their biggest show of the year, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is calling for the elimination of the "culture of abuse" of soring the animals.

Equine neurology expert to deliver featured lecture at AAEP convention July 26, 2008

San Diego - Stephen M. Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, an expert in equine neurology, will deliver the prestigious Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture Dec. 8, during the American Association of Equine Practitioners 54th annual convention in San Diego.

AAEP sessions to cover foal care, practice management July 1, 2008

Austin, Texas — The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will hold two summer continuing-education meetings — one medical and one practice-management seminar — July 27-29 at the Hilton Austin.

AAEP campaign urges dental exam for horses annually May 1, 2008

Lexington, Ky. — Every horse needs an annual dental exam, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) says. It hopes to spread that message through a dental-health campaign designed to reach horse owners throughout 2008.

Lexington, Ky. - 4/17/08 - Every horse needs an annual dental exam, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) says. It hopes to spread that message through a dental-health campaign designed to reach horse owners throughout 2008.

Lexington, Ky. - 4/10/08 - "On Call" equine veterinarians trained to deal with the media during the Thoroughbred racing season are assigned for the major televised races this spring, including the Triple Crown.

AAEP calls for papers for convention presentations March 1, 2008

Lexington, Ky. — Members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and others wishing to submit scientific papers, "how-to" papers and review papers for possible presentation at this year's AAEP convention have until March 14 to submit them online for consideration.

AAEP updates equine vaccination guidelines March 1, 2008 By: Krista Schultz

Lexington, Ky. — Revised equine vaccination guidelines — updated by an American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) committee — reflect new attitudes on infectious diseases, core vaccinations and recent technology.

AAEP to tour Mexican slaughter plants March 1, 2008 By: Jennifer Fiala

Lexington, Ky. — Four American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) leaders want to visit Mexican horse-slaughter plants following widespread reports of equine abuse and inhumane euthanasia.