The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published guidelines to assist practitioners with identification, diagnosis and control of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).

Dr. Scott Hay became the fourth veterinarian from his practice to head the AAEP.

Acclaimed veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. John Hubbell discussed the challenges and clinical progress of safely anesthetizing horses during the 2020 AAEP Convention.

Florida practice owner Erin Denney-Jones joined AAEP Board of Directors at 2020 Convention.

The racehorse adoption program New Vocations received the 2020 Lavin Cup from the AAEP.

Dr. Amy Grice, a veterinary business consultant in Virginia City, Montana, has been appointed treasurer of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

Recognized for four decades of volunteer leadership, Dr. Susan White received the 2020 AAEP Distinguished Life Member Award.

The AAEP recognized veteran staff member Keith Kleine with the 2020 Distinguished Service Award.

An equine outreach veterinarian with the University of Kentucky Department of Veterinary Science, Dr. Emma Adam joins the AAEP Board of Directors.

A partner in the Texas-based Fredericksburg Equine Veterinary Services, Dr. Rob Franklin has been named 2021 AAEP vice president.

Equine veterinarian and MBA Dr. James Zeliff joined the AAEP Board of Directors for a three-year term.

The AAEP Distinguished Educator – Mentor Award honors one who has a significant impact on the development and training of equine practitioners through mentoring.

AAEP Past President Dr. Scott Palmer was honored with the 2020 Sage Kester Beyond the Call Award.

Sherry Johnson, DVM, MS, DACVSMR, received the President’s Award for spearheading AAEP’s first online continuing education event as program chair of the Virtual CE Summer Series.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recognized Dr. Mary Scollay with the 2020 Distinguished Service Award.

Dr. Alfredo Sanchez-Londoño of Auburn University received the grand prize in the 2020 AAEP My Vet Rocks Award.

Dr. Rosemary Bayless of North Carolina State University was selected as the AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Fellow for research into innovative therapeutic strategies to reduce inflammation in horses.

Five recent and future equine veterinary graduates to receive $4,000 Zoetis/The Foundation for the Horse Scholarships

The largest equine veterinary CE meeting and trade show will be virtual in December 2020.

Drs. Rob Franklin and Amy Grice have been appointed 2021 officers of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

Applications are being accepted for The Foundation for the Horse Past Presidents’ and EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow scholarships for 2020.

Veterinarians can maximize performance-related case outcomes with AAEP’s first exclusively online CE event.

While African horse sickness does not occur in U.S. horses, there is the potential for importation of the disease through horses and other equids.

The Foundation for the Horse is throwing a Virtual Barn Party fundraiser to celebrate the horse and essential care providers.

Formerly the AAEP Foundation, The Foundation for the Horse has a mission to improve the welfare of horses by funding education, research and benevolence projects.

Donate to Australian wildfire relief through the AAEP's The Foundation for the Horse.

The AAEP Infectious Disease Committee has published new guidelines for Glanders

Dr. Amanda House, of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has joined the board of directors of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

Dr. Sarah Reuss, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim, has joined the board of directors of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

The Right Horse Initiative received The Lavin Cup from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

Dr. Katie Flynn was recognized by 2019 AAEP President Dr. Jeff Berk with the President's Award during the 2019 AAEP Convention.

Dr. David Frisbie was installed as the 2020 President of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

Dr. David Wilson was honored for his lifelong achievements and contributions to the profession and the equine industry.

Dr. Terry Swanson of Colorado was honored with this award in honor of his lasting impact on the profession.

Dr. Sherry Johnson received the EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow for her research into tendon injury rehabilitation.

The AAEP's The Foundation for the Horse honored three, third-year veterinary students awards ranging from $75,000 to $150,000.

Dr. Lynn Pezzanite was named the 2019 winner of the AAEP Past Presidents' Research Fellow.

Dr. Clara Mason of West Virginia is the recipient of the 2019 Good Works for Horses grand prize.

The Merck Animal Health scholarship recognizes promising veterinary students committed to a career in equine medicine.

The AAEP Foundation has approved $731,000 in grants for 28 programs and projects committed to the Foundation’s mission of improving the welfare of horses.

The Zoetis/AAEP Foundation scholarship program rewards fourth-year veterinary students for their academic excellence, leadership and their long-term goals in equine practice.

Dr. Emma Read, associate dean for professional programs at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named 2020 vice president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners

A new, high-risk EIA group has emerged in the past five years in which the primary method of disease spread is iatrogenic transmission.

The focus to protect gaited horses turns to the Senate following the historic vote on Prevent All Soring Tactics in the House.

The 2019 AAEP Convention will be held in Denver, Colorado.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) commends Dr. Brett Weseli, the May honoree of the Good Works for Horses Campaign.

Veterinarians Kevin Dunlavy, Alan Ruggles and Keith Latson will assist NBC Sports with horse health information during live racing telecasts May 2-4 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

Colic (gastrointestinal diseases) is considered by both equine veterinarians and horse owners as the most important equine health care problem in need of more answers.