The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) celebrated its 50th anniversary with its 2004 convention in Denver, Colo. A record crowd of nearly 6,300 veterinary professionals, exhibitors, and guests enjoyed the educational event and festivities. The convention featured nearly 100 scientific presentations, a sold-out trade show, and successful Horseman’s Day seminars for owners.

In this AAEP Wrap-Up, you will find synopses of various presentations, as well as reports from forums, table topics, sunrise sessions, and Horseman’s Day. Other articles from the convention will appear on our website at www.TheHorse.com/AAEP2004.

New Officers

The 2005 executive committee and new members of the board of directors of the AAEP took office on Dec. 7. They are: Scott Palmer, VMD, Clarksburg, N.J., president; Thomas D. Brokken, DVM, Cooper City, Fla., president-elect; Doug Corey, DVM, Adams, Ore., vice president; Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Lexington, Ky., immediate past president; and John S. Mitchell, DVM, Boca Raton, Fla., treasurer