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21 Jun

Posted at 23:40h in Events, Peer Articles
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Thinking that you might want to present at this year's 2020 AAEVT Annual Convention in Las Vegas, NV – Dec. 5-8th, 2020? To submit a Case Study for consideration there are several target dates to be aware of and the first one is coming up: "Letters of Intent" must be submitted to the AAEVT President-Elect, Elyse Rowley (elyse@rivieraequine.com) Deadline: July 15th Find out more about Case Studies and the presentation process HERE: Resources -> Additional Resources -> Presenting & Publishing                ...

15 Jun

Posted at 00:41h in Benefits, Sponsor News
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Merck Animal Health Equine is partnering with the AAEVT to provide a Continuing Education opportunity for veterinary technicians. Complete two Deworming Education modules, and earn one (1) hour of CE credit plus receive free tools for use in-clinic and with clients. Deworming Education Modules: Module 1: Intro to Equine Parasitology Webinar - Click Here to Register Module 2: Intro to Equine Parasitology: Managing Resistance Webinar - Click Here to Register Free Tools Include: Farm Deworming Checklist Client Education - Deworming Toolkit Downloadable Program Flyer HERE...

12 Jun

Posted at 00:08h in Resources
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The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) is an industry-driven initiative which works to protect horses and the horse industry from the threat of infectious diseases in North America. The communication system is designed to seek and report real time information about diseases similar to how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerts the human population about diseases in people. Check HERE often for the latest disease news...

08 Jun

Posted at 23:51h in Industry News
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DVM360 (staff) March 17, 2020 Cannabidiol is already being used to mitigate obsessive-compulsive behaviors in horses. This study aims to find out whether it’s actually working. Ever since the 2018 Farm Bill removed industrial hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, the availability and popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) products have skyrocketed. But it remains unclear whether CBD is safe or effective, and the research to find out is in its infancy. Data on CBD use in horses are more scarce than data on dogs and cats, so researchers at Tarleton State University’s Equine Center in Stephenville,...

06 Jun

Posted at 23:55h in Industry News, Resources
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DVM360 Rosemary Bayless, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) May 27, 2020 This succinct review of equine internal parasite control measures reflects modern strategies now in place to reduce development of resistance. Many horse owners have heard about parasite resistance from other equine professionals, members of the horse community and internet sources but may not be familiar with the most up-to-date recommendations for responsible equine internal parasite control programs. Veterinarians continue to play a key role in educating horse owners about comprehensive parasite control strategies designed to keep horses healthy and limit parasite resistance. To help veterinarians...

03 Jun

Posted at 23:20h in Peer Articles
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School Horse Initiative By Dr. Mark Baus & Team from Grand Prix Equine School horses are the bedrock of the horse industry. They work tirelessly helping beginner riders start their careers as competitors at the myriad of horse-related competitions in the world. The budgets for caring for school horses tend to be stressed when times are good but are dangerously thin when trouble strikes as it has recently. Many of our stable managers with school horse problems made it clear to us that their programs were in trouble due to the COVID-19 shutdown. It...

21 May

Posted at 17:14h in Peer Articles
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Lexie Conrow, LVT August 30th, 2019 will be a day I will never forget.  Something I hoped would never happen to me or my horse, happened. My horse had colic surgery. I have spent my life as a horse woman and my career as an equine veterinary technician, watching countless horses and owners, friends and strangers, go through this experience. It starts with the confusion and panic of the “before”. The “is she colicing or is she not?”, the “ok — now what” phase. I’ve met them at the door of the hospital,...

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