|Articles|December 10, 2008

An unwanted horse epidemic

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

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

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The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) discussed that question at length during its 54th annual convention this week. Dr. Tom Lenz, an AAEP past president who heads the Unwanted Horse Coalition, addressed members on the subject and then sat down with

DVM Newsmagazine

for an exclusive interview.

Click here to listen to the interview.

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