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Founding equine dental specialty diplomates announced
The American Veterinary Dental College has certified 12 veterinarians as founding diplomates of the new equine specialty within the college.
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Bequest to boost canine, equine research at Penn
A $9.8 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine to support canine and equine research
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Equine veterinarians focus on essentials, keep distance
Some equine veterinarians are changing how they practice as recommendations on physical distancing and shelter-in-place orders continue in most U.S.…
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American Association of Equine Practitioners - May 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners held its 67th Annual Convention from Dec. 4-8, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. The AAEP presented…
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Equine cooperatives give flexibility to solo practitioners
Some equine veterinarians could face burnout and stress from being on call 24/7 as they offer after-hours services, but joining a cooperative group…
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Cornell to open equine hospital near racetrack
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine plans in April to open Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists, a referral and emergency care hospital…
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Equine conference educates, updates on active year
Suits and ties mixed with cowboy hats and boots during the 54th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners' 54th Annual Convention, Dec.…
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Comments invited on proposed equine dental specialty
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has received a petition for recognition of an Equine Veterinary Dental specialty under the auspices…
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Equine dentistry could become international veterinary specialty
An international effort is under way to make equine dentistry a recognized specialty in North America and Europe and establish an equine dentistry…
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Equine veterinarians continue to advance horse health
The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Fla., set a convention attendance record for…
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Pfizer opens equine research center
Pfizer Animal Health has opened a research farm solely dedicated to horse health.
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Oklahoma equine dentistry bill approved
An Oklahoma bill signed into law April 16 by the governor establishes a certification mechanism for "nonveterinary" dental providers.
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Equine injury reporting system debuts at racetracks
In an effort to generate accurate, national statistics of racing injuries, more than 30 racetracks implemented a uniform, on-track equine injury…
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Equine practice market study available
The AAEP National Fee and Market Study provides data on topics such as veterinary equipment and hiring decisions
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Equine professor ready to take the reins
After nearly 40 years in academia, Dr. Nathaniel A. White II knows a thing or two about veterinary education.
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Orthopedic organization honors equine veterinarian
Dr. C. Wayne McIlwraith, professor of surgery and founding director of the Colorado State University Orthopaedic Research Center, received the…
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Equine charity takes on confounding disease
The AAEP Foundation announced the launch of a $1 million campaign for laminitis research and the start of the first of multiple
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Scholarship created for equine veterinary students
The Race for Education, AAEP Foundation, and Platinum Performance have established a one-year scholarship designed to support veterinary students
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Good news, bad news for equine practice owners
The market for equine veterinary services has changed fundamentally since the Great Recession.
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New equine practitioners’ salaries see big increase
Average offers for veterinary graduates entering equine practice have jumped from $65,000 in 2021 to $95,000 in 2023. The American Association of…
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17 equine health studies share $1.1M in funding
The Morris Animal Foundation is funding 17 new equine research and training grants totaling $1.1 million.
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Comments sought on proposed specialty in equine diagnostic imaging
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties has received a petition for recognition of equine diagnostic imaging as a new specialty within the
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TAMU Equine Initiative receives $2.5 million grant
Equine research and teaching at Texas A&M University got a boost this summer thanks to a $2.5 million challenge grant.
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Two new resources support equine veterinary practices
Equine veterinarians and veterinary teams can leverage new tools to improve client communication and inform business and career planning.
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Concept for companion animal, equine research institute supported
The AVMA is supporting the concept of a national institute promoting companion animal and equine research. Executive Board