2017 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention Coverage
Read the latest in equine health research, news, and information presented at the 63rd Annual AAEP convention in San Antonio, Texas.
Each year The Horse’s team of staff and reporters attend the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) Convention, which is the world’s largest gathering devoted to horse health. This year 5,344 equine veterinarians, researchers, students, and industry professionals attended the event, held Nov. 18-21 in San Antonio, Texas. Attendees gained access to 132 hours of continuing education and lectures, ranging from practical clinical procedures to new research results. The following articles include our in-depth AAEP convention lecture coverage from 2017.
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Bute vs. Firocoxib: Which NSAID Results in More Severe Gastric Ulcers?
Both NSAIDs induced GI tract inflammation, but phenylbutazone might result in more severe inflammation in the lower GI tract.
Consider History, Environment When Managing Equine Asthma
Adjusting a horse’s environment and administering medications as needed can help some asthmatic equids return to function.
The Evolution of Equids and Dental Work
The modern horse’s dentition results from millions of years of evolution in response to changing food sources and climates. Likewise, how veterinarians treat today’s equine teeth must evolve and improve constantly.
Removing Uterine Marbles From Mares
Veterinarians retrieve most foreign bodies from the mare uterus manually; however, more challenging cases, might benefit from the use of hysteroscopy tools and equipment.
Optimizing Chances of Equine Recurrent Uveitis Treatment Success
Equine recurrent uveitis, or ERU, remains a timely, expensive, and unrewarding disease to treat due to recurrence, loss of vision, and loss of use.
Researchers Evaluate New Way to Assess Foals’ Fluid Volumes
Changes in the diameter of the caudal vena cava (a large vein that returns blood to the heart from the back half of the body) during respiratory cycles could be used to evaluate fluid volume in foals, researchers found.
Recognizing and Treating Corneal Ulcers in Horses
There are six main classes of corneal ulcers in horses that veterinarians must consider and properly diagnose to institute appropriate therapy.
Minimally Invasive Ovary Removal Methods for Horses on the Rise
Horse owners might want to have their mares’ ovaries surgically removed for a variety of reasons, including to prevent pregnancy, get rid of tumors, or, most commonly, resolve behavioral issues.
Helping Horse Wounds Heal With Amnion
Amnion, the relatively thick innermost layer of the fetal tissues, contains numerous biological molecules that promote tissue growth and improve wound healing, researchers say.
Current EMS and PPID Testing Recommendations
The earlier you can detect endocrine conditions such as PPID and EMS, the better chance you have of preventing associated laminitis in affected horses.
Reduce Endocrinopathic Laminitis Likelihood With Nutrition, Medications
Consider these dietary changes to help reduce the laminitis risk and discuss with your veterinarian whether certain medications could help your horse.
Study: Electrical Stimulation Can Reduce Back Pain in Horses
Funtional electrical stimulation, or FES, might help reduce back pain in horses with asymmetric multifidi muscles, researchers found.
Researchers Study Potential R. equi Vaccine
Vaccinating mares against the polysaccharide poly-N-acetyl glucosamine appears to effectively protect foals against R. equi pneumonia, researchers found.
Conditioning Horses on Water Treadmills
Thoroughbreds conditioned on water treadmills increased both their VO2max and speed.
Research Review: Anesthesia and Surgery in Pregnant Mares
If surgery requiring general anesthesia must be performed on pregnant mares, the safest time window is Days 40-220 of gestation, researchers concluded.
Bony Changes in the Equine Neck
Researchers found that many horses not diagnosed with neck pain had bony changes in the cervical spine.
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