Lexington, KY - The American Association of Equine Practitioners is celebrating the “good work” of veterinarians who are devoting time and expertise
Throughout 2011, the AAEP’s Good Works Campaign will spotlight AAEP-member practitioners whose volunteer efforts are improving the health and welfare of horses. According to a 2009 AAEP Equine Welfare survey, 71 percent of members had reported donating resources or services to assist the equine community in the past year.
The AAEP invites horse owners and organizations to nominate veterinarians who have contributed veterinary services or resources to benefit horses and the local equine community. Each month, the AAEP will select a veterinarian nominated by a horse owner or organization for a special recognition. Monthly honorees will be considered for the 2011 Good Works Award, to be presented during the AAEP’s 57th Annual Convention, Nov. 18-22 in San Antonio, Texas. The online nomination form is available at http://www.aaep.org/goodworks.htm.
The AAEP defines “good works” as selfless acts of giving back to the horse, for the sake of the horse and people they serve. Examples of “good works” may include:
• Offering free or low-cost vaccinations or veterinary services to a community
• Volunteering services or resources at an equine rescue or retirement facility
• Volunteering services or resources at a horse-related therapy center
• Contributing funds to support an equine-related benevolent program
• Participating in educational programs for youth equine organizations
• Educating clients or horse owners about proper horse health care
• Helping working equids locally or abroad, including projects in third world countries
Monthly honorees will be featured on the AAEP’s Good Works webpage, in Equine Veterinary Education, and a bi-monthly e-newsletter, Spur of the Moment. To find out more about the good work of AAEP veterinarians, nominate a veterinarian or find resources for volunteering in your community, visit http://www.aaep.org/goodworks.htm.
The AAEP Good Works Campaign is sponsored in part by AAEP Educational Partner, Pfizer Animal Health. Pfizer Animal Health strives to improve horse health by helping to build strong relationships between veterinarians and horse owners and providing a range of products backed by the highest standards of scientific research.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners, headquartered in Lexington, KY, was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse. Currently, the AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners through its over 10,000 members worldwide and is actively involved in ethics issues, practice management, research and continuing education in the equine veterinary profession and horse industry.
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