American Association of Bovine Practitioners

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) is a public association of veterinarians who specialize in the maintenance and management of bovines such as cattle and also it is an international association of veterinarians serving society as leaders in cattle health, welfare and productivity. The American Association of Bovine Practitioners has 13 districts casing the United States and Canada, but greets membership by veterinarians and veterinary students from international. It is the only association for bovine veterinarians, and the major such association in the universe. The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is composed of veterinarians concerned in bovine medicine. It was founded in 1965 as a "not-for-profit" association and has grown to a membership of approximately 6000 veterinarians. Most of the members are from the United States, but they have approximately 500 Canadian members and 200 members from other countries. The United States is divided into 11 geographical districts, and Canada is alienated into two districts. We are affiliated with the American Veterinary Medical Association and the World Association for Buiatrics. Main Objectives Are: To endeavor to do all things necessary to promote the interest, to improve the public stature, and increase the knowledge of veterinarians in the field of dairy and beef cattle practice, To elevate standards of bovine practice, To attract attention to the relationship between bovine practice and the public interest, To promote understanding and good will among its members, To cooperate with veterinary and agricultural organizations and regulatory agencies.