Live from AAEP December 10, 2008 By: James M. Lewis

What can be done about the growing problem of unwanted and abandoned horses in America?

What is the toughest financial challenge you've ever faced in your career? (Sponsored by Intervet) December 1, 2008 By: Elizabeth Herbert, DVM, Dane Frazier, DVM

This issues question: What is the toughest financial challenge you've ever faced in your career?

Dealing with a recession (Sponsored by Intervet) December 1, 2008 By: Lara de Courtivron, Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, JD

In these challenging economic times, it is important that equine veterinarians­ be creative—not complacent—with respect to boosting their bottom lines. Just as a proactive, multimodal approach is often needed to treat certain­ diseases, the following is a nine-step treatment plan for what might be ailing your practice­.

I am considering getting into the telemedicine arena. Is there anything I should be aware of before I start to market in this area? (Sponsored by Intervet) December 1, 2008 By: Elise Lacher, CPA

The allure of telemedicine is appealing, especially to equine practitioners. Instead of long days behind the windshield or slaving over a horse's mouth on the hottest day of the year, you can be sitting in your air conditioned office—looking at a computer screen, answering questions and solving problems.

Is there a simple formula to assess the value of my practice? How do goodwill, inventory, and depreciated equipment factor into it? (Sponsored by Intervet) December 1, 2008 By: James E. Guenther, DVM, MBA, CVPM

The excess earnings concept, Excess Earning and Single Period Capitalization Methodologies, is a widely used tool to assess the value of an equine practice.

Inventory calculation worksheet November 5, 2008 By: Gary Glassman, CPA

Download this Excel worksheet to figure your equine practice's inventory turns per year.

KHRC wants license fee increase for vets, others October 31, 2008

Lexington, Ky. -- Veterinarians and others working at racetracks in Kentucky are facing an increase in licensing fees in 2009.

Harness your inventory October 22, 2008 By: Gary Glassman, CPA

Carrying too much inventory can hurt your practice's bottom line.

A virtual success (Sponsored by Intervet) September 1, 2008

How has your practice's website affected your bottom line?