2005. Gastric ulcers are common in horses resulting in decreased performance and economic loss to the industry.

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2005. Specific quantitative methods for determining insulin resistance have been applied to obesity, activity/inactivity, reproductive efficiency, and exercise in horses, but only nonspecific indications have implicated insulin resistance as a risk factor or component of equine diseases.

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1980. Dead or deformed foals produced by purebred parents represent an economic and emotional loss to the horse breeder. To avoid repeating production of such defective foals, the breeder may seek assistance in identifying the possible environmental or genetic causes for such animals. Only a few genetic diseases of the horse have been rigorously defined.

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The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) summer continuing education meetings Focus 2007 and the 15^th annual Practice Management Seminar will be held July 29 - 31 at the Fort Collins Marriott in Fort Collins, Colo. Attendees can participate in both meetings sessions for one registration fee.

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Eight veterinary students were recently selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the American Live Stock Insurance Company (ALSIC) and the AAEP Foundation. The scholarships are presented annually to fourth-year veterinary students who plan to pursue a career in equine veterinary practice.

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