AQHA Corporate Partner Merial has joined the American Association of Equine Practitioners educational partner program. This program consists of 11 animal health corporations dedicated to providing resources and support for education programs to AAEP member veterinarians and horse owners to improve the health and welfare of the horse.
"We are proud to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to excellence in equine health care," says Dr. Frank Hurtig, director of veterinary services for Merial. "Many of us at Merial are long-time members of the AAEP, and we know firsthand what valuable resources the organization brings to the entire equine industry. We're excited to work with the AAEP to help veterinarians, horses and horse owners across the country."
As a committed partner to equine practitioners and their clients, Merial has been active in supporting AAEP previously through the sponsorship of key events In addition, Merial has annually supported the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants as sponsor of their convention, held in conjunction with the AAEP annual convention.
"It is rewarding to have a company like Merial, a long-time exhibitor and supporter, who has proven excellence in promoting the importance of equine health care, partner with our organization," said Dr. Harry Werner, AAEP president. "We look forward to working together to benefit the continuing education of equine practitioners and horse owners for the health of the horse."
AAEP, which is an AQHA alliance partner, is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky and was founded in 1954 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse. Currently, AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners through its nearly 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.
