The continuing education (CE) office at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science (CVM) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) joined efforts Aug. 10-Aug. 13 to present two 360-degree continuing education experiences that featured topic choices of stallion reproduction or equine dentistry. The 360-degree experience is a full-circle approach to examine veterinary topics from every angle.

According to a Texas A&M press release, the AAEP was interested in holding the continuing education efforts at the CVM because of the institution's state-of-the-art facilities and world-renowned faculty. Also, Eleanor Green, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP, Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine, was the 2008 AAEP president. William Moyer, DVM, professor and department head of the Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, will become the next AAEP president in December.

The AAEP educational programs committee selected the content for this conference. The release noted that dentistry is a very hot topic in equine practice, and it provides the opportunity to expand one's own practice. Advances in areas such as artificial insemination and other assisted reproductive techniques have changed the face of the breeding industry.

Attendees took part in an in-depth, hands-on educational experience emphasizing one-on-one instruction. The equine dentistry section was limited to 24 participants and the stallion reproduction track was limited to 20 participants so that every attendee could get the maximum benefit from the programs. Both sections sold out and participants came from all over the country and Canada