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In 1993, the average vet student's debt was $29,700. In 2006 that figure jumped to $82,277!

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Spring Tapeworm Control Important for Grazing Horses

DULUTH, GA. — Before turning horses out on pasture this spring, remember to check with your veterinarian to ensure your deworming program includes tapeworm control. More...

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Five Tips to Help Prepare for a New Horse

Perhaps you’re shopping for your children or grandchildren, or maybe you would like to start your own equine project.

Five Tips to Help Prepare for a New Horse

Perhaps you’re shopping for your children or grandchildren, or maybe you would like to start your own equine project.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications and Equine Patients

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) are a class of agents best recognized for anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain suppression) properties.

Winning Partnership Provides Scholarships for 33 Equine Veterinary Students

Thirty-three students studying equine veterinary medicine in 28 American states, four Canadian provinces and one school in the West Indies will continue their education with a financial boost from the Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program.

AAEP Issues Recommendations for Purchase Exams at Public Auctions

The Public Auction Task Force of the American Association of Equine Practitioners has developed recommendations regarding the use of radiographic reports as part of the pre-purchase exams that are conducted on horses for sale at public auctions.

A Growing Problem from An Old Weed, Poisonous Hemlock

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - The association of poison hemlock with the death of Socrates in ancient Greece in 399 B.C. provides a glimpse of the toxic history of this plant.

Vesicular Stomatitis Found in Texas, Kentucky Restricts Horse Movement

With the notification received late this afternoon of a horse residing on a premise in Starr County, Texas, has been diagnosed with Vesicular Stomatitis, Kentucky Administrative Regulation 302 KAR 20:115 now prohibits the entry of all livestock, wild and exotic animals into Kentucky from the VS-embargoed portions of Texas identified as being Starr County, and restricts the entry of livestock, wild and exotic animals from other portions of Texas to those that meet the additional entry requirements outlined below.

Experts Undertake "Extreme Makeover" of Once-Wild Horses

Mustangs rescued by The Humane Society of the United States from near starvation and misery at a Nebraska ranch are being evaluated, treated and trained for adoption to private homes, thanks to experts from The Grace Foundation.

Equine Dentistry  

The field of Equine Dentistry has grown tremendously in the last 5 years. As veterinarians and researchers continue to learn more about the equine body, we have learned that the health and maintenance of our horse's teeth are very important. As this aspect of horse care is still relatively unknown, we have solicited a professional Equine Dentist to help you with your equine dental questions and concerns.

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Dr. Andrew Dean is a 1991 graduate of Colorado state University College of Veterinary Medicine. He focuses on equine health and lameness issues in practice. He draws on 25 years of horse hoof care experience to help treat his patients.  He is an advocate of physiologic trimming and shoeing. Have a question for him? Don't hestitate to ask! Dr. Dean is a passionate teacher, and would love to try and shine some light on your individual situation. With is expertise in hoof science and veterinary care, there is no one better to submit your veterinary questions to! 
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