The 56^th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), held Dec. 4 – 8 in Baltimore, Md., attracted a crowd of 5,504 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors, making it again the largest equine veterinary continuing education event in the world. The convention returned to the Mid-Atlantic region for the first time since 1998.

"The AAEP has many members who practice in the Mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast, which made Baltimore a very accessible convention location," said David Foley, AAEP executive director. "We have been thrilled with the positive response we've received from members about the quality and practicality of the program this year. Many thanks are owed to presenters, the educational programs committee, and our great team in the Lexington, Ky., office for pulling together another fantastic convention."

Highlights from the 2010 convention include:

Installation of new officers and board members: Bill Moyer, DVM, of College Station, Texas, was installed as the 57th president. Other members of the 2011 Executive Committee are John S. Mitchell, DVM, Boca Raton, Fla., president elect; Ann E. Dwyer, DVM, Scottsville, N.Y., vice president; Jeffrey T. Berk, VMD, Lexington, Ky., treasurer; and Nat A. White II, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Leesburg, Va., immediate past president