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19 May

Posted at 15:55h in Events
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The COVID-19-delayed Tokyo Olympics will take place in the heat and humidity of the Japanese Summer this year, in temperatures likely to reach more than 41°C (105°F). To help involved veterinarians keep equine athletes safe in such heat, the Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) is giving free access to a special collection of previously published articles covering the health and welfare of horses competing in hot and humid conditions. The Special Collection "Preparing for Tokyo Olympics" contains 11 highly relevant papers together with a comprehensive editorial forward from Christopher Elliott. “This is not the first time...

19 May

Posted at 15:04h in Advocacy, Benefits
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Our first ever Trial Membership has come to a close and was very successful!  To those of you who shared this offer with your friends and colleagues, thank you.  We had 31 Trial Members out of 30 days in April, some of which have now joined as Regular Members or Student Members. Our goal was to spread the word about our association and all that we offer our members.  I hope you, our members, agree we are a special community that advocates for our profession and members.  By caring about our...

03 May

Posted at 16:06h in Newsletters
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Tons of great info in here, including: Message from our President RC Highlights News from the Board Tech Tips Industry Partner news Scholarship winner announcement! AEVNT updates Download full Newsletter HERE...

13 Apr

Posted at 19:41h in Benefits
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For the month of April, the AAEVT is offering a Free Trial Membership for anyone on the Equine Health Care Team that has not previously been a member of the AAEVT.  This is a great opportunity for YOU our members, to share the benefits of an AAEVT Membership with your colleagues and friends. If you have found value in your AAEVT Membership and continue to believe in our  Mission Statement, please share this link: AAEVT Free Trial Membership AAEVT Mission: To promote the health and welfare of the horse through education and...

13 Apr

Posted at 19:31h in Industry News
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The FDA has approved KetoMed, the first generic ketoprofen for the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders in horses. Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent in aging horses and can cause pain, weakness, stiffness and decreased range of motion in the animals' joints. Osteoarthritis and chronic laminitis are among the most common musculoskeletal disorders in horses and can greatly impact a horse's performance and quality of life.  Click on the Paulick Report April 1, 2021, to read the entire article.  ...

13 Apr

Posted at 19:30h in Industry News, Peer Articles
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Two of our AAEVT members will be featured at the 2021 Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX): Amanda Compton and Lindsey Schoelen. On June 8th, Amanda will be addressing the following topics: Equine Dentistry: What Technicians Need to Know ; Common Equine Dental Pathologies; The Importance of Equine Dental Care (And How to Communicate that to Owners) Lindsey will be addressing the following topics: Understanding How a Horse Thinks, Factors that Affect Handling ;  Understanding Colic ; Equine Anesthesia;  And on June 9th, Amanda and Lindsey together will be discussing: Veterinary Nursing Careers in Equine Medicine  Attend VMX live in Orlando, Florida...

13 Apr

Posted at 19:29h in Industry News
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The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published comprehensive guidelines to educate practitioners about transmission, risk factors, clinical signs and other considerations pertaining to equine parvovirus-hepatitis virus (EqPV-H), a recently discovered virus capable of causing hepatitis in infected horses. Two distinct etiologies of EqPV-H infection are recognized: biologic transmission and non-biologic transmission. Asymptomatic infection is common; only a small percentage of infected horses will develop clinical signs of liver disease. Read the full article, view and download the guidelines here....

18 Mar

Posted at 18:01h in Events
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Veterinary technicians are a valuable part of veterinary medicine, and can improve a practice's outcomes and bottom line. Join AAEVT director Deb Reeder, Dr. Cooper Williams, and Jessica Cook (Tech to Dr. Williams) to discuss the value of vet techs. Time: Mar 24, 2021 08:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Sponsored by: Boehringer Ingelheim Register HERE...

10 Mar

Posted at 21:03h in Tech Tips
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For Foals - A baby's crib mattress along with the waterproof mattress cover, can be found at Walmart for approximately $25.00.   Let me tell you, it is the best thing to work on foals with.  Just the right size, easy to store, easy to clean.  Love it!  We used to use one of our old surgery mats and that thing was just way too clunky and not quite as soft. Kimmie Burton, LVT...

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