Horses are Not Pets, According to Congress
Congress clarifies that horses are not "pets" and advances landmark livestock health measures.
Equine Industry
EHM Claims Two Horses in Pennsylvania
Neurologic herpesvirus resulted in the euthanasia of two horses in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
d-CON Rodenticide Now Contains Cholecalciferol
In any case of rodenticide ingestion, identification of the active ingredient is crucial to ensure appropriate treatment.
Merck and AAEP Mark 10 Years of Helping Rescue Horses
More than $1 million of donated vaccines have impacted thousands of horses.
Equine Infectious Anemia in Colorado and Canada
Additional EIA cases have been confirmed in horses from Colorado and Canada.
Additional Equine Influenza Cases in Washington State
Eleven more cases of equine influenza have been diagnosed in Washington state.
USEF Announces New Therapeutic Use Exemption Status for Pergolide Effective December 1
Effective December 1, 2018, horses that are granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for pergolide can remain on pergolide with no withdrawal of drug prior to competition and no need to file a Medication Report Form (MRF) each time they compete.
Equine Influenza in Washington State
Eight cases of equine influenza have been reported in Washington State.
Kentucky's 17th Equine WNV Case
An unvaccinated Percheron gelding in Kentucky was confirmed with West Nile virus (WNV).
David Foley Elected to AHC Board of Trustees
David Foley, executive director of the AAEP, replaces Dr. Jerry Black on the AHC Board of Trustees.
BEVA Launches Online Dental Resources to Support Vets and Guide Owners
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has launched a new section on its website to help veterinarians and horse owners better understand equine dentistry.
EIA Quarantines Expanded in Wyoming
The Wyoming quarantines are precautionary; no cases of EIA have been diagnosed in the state.
Ohio, Idaho and Delaware Report Equine WNV Cases
New cases of equine West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in these states.
Kindred Biosciences Joins AAEP Educational Partners Program
KindredBio became the eleventh equine health corporation in AAEP's Educational Partnership Program.
Kentucky Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2018
An unvaccinated gelding in Kentucky is recovering from the state's first case of West Nile virus (WNV).
Seven States Report Equine Disease Issues
Massachusetts, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, Iowa, Ohio and Virginia have reported disease cases.
Kentucky Potomac Horse Fever Update
As of August 25, 2018, 26 cases of Potomac horse fever have been confirmed in Kentucky.
Morris Animal Foundation Receives $2.3-Million Legacy Gift to Support Animal Health Studies
Morris Animal Foundation has received a $2.3-million legacy gift from the estate of Karl D. Smith.
Florida July and August Equine Disease Update
Florida reports of equine WNV, strangles and EEE.
California and Ohio Equine WNV Confirmed
Four of six horses confirmed with West Nile virus (WNV) died or were euthanized.
Equine WNV in Iowa and Colorado
Colorado confirms first 2018 WNV case and Iowa reports another case.
Michigan Reports Two New Equine Strangles Cases
Michigan has now had 13 confirmed cases of strangles in the state this year.
Equine WNV Reported in California, Virginia and Iowa
Confirmed cases of West Nile virus (WNV) were reported in horses from Virginia, Iowa and California.