Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
History and philosophy of the medical examination of horses for purchase.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- Beeman, G M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Littleton Large Animal Clinic
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This article looks at how the medical examination of horses before buying them has changed over time. It discusses the development of definitions and guidelines for these evaluations, as well as the philosophy behind them, including possible conflicts of interest and how to properly record findings. The article also mentions the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) guidelines for reporting these purchase evaluations. Overall, it provides a thorough overview of the practices and considerations involved in assessing a horse's health before purchase.
Abstract
This article reviews the history of the medical evaluation of the horse for purchase and the gradual development of definitions and guidelines for performing such an examination. The philosophy of pre-purchase examinations, including potential conflicts of interest, recording methods, and procedures, is discussed. The AAEP guidelines for reporting purchase evaluations are also included.
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