b'VIEWPOINTPublisher: Marla Bickel STEPHANIE L. CHURCH Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief: Stephanie L. Church@TH_StephLChurch Managing Editor: Alexandra Beckstett News Editor: Erica Larson Digital Managing Editor: Michelle AndersonArt Director: Brian Turner Web Producer: Jennifer WhittleConvention Inspiration Brand Manager: Shawna WhiteEDITORIAL DEPARTMENTve been to most of the American Association of Equine Practi-I tioners (AAEP) Conventions over the past 18 years; its an annual3101 Beaumont Centre Circle, Suite 100,Lexington, KY 40513pilgrimage for my team and me. Many of my conversations withE-MAIL Editorial@TheHorse.comAll letters must include the writers name, address, practitioners there center around current hot topics in equine veteri- and daytime phone number for verification.nary medicine and, of course, around you, our readers, and how best Letters: Letters@TheHorse.com, or by mail.we can communicate these concepts to you. Farm Call: FarmCall@TheHorse.com, or by mail.Across the Fence and Behavior Columns: I wish I could take you with us to Editorial@TheHorse.com, or by mail.New Products: Products@TheHorse.com,the convention because its a truly re- or by mail.markable environment. Beyond the excitement of the learning opportu- EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARDnities, its a bit like a family reunion.Scott Anderson, DVMEquine practitioners of all ages andJerry Black, DVMbackgrounds reunite with their vet- Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVSerinary school classmates; greet theirTom Brokken, DVMformer professors, attendees, andAnn Dwyer, DVMBenjamin Espy, DVM, Dipl. ACTcolleagues; and congratulate eachJenifer R. Gold, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC other on their accomplishments. ItsKyla Ortved, DVM, Dipl. ACVSpossible that your horses veterinar- Debra Taylor, DVMian attends, too. My team and I meet Educational Partnership Disclaimer:with our editorial advisory boardThe American Association of Equine Practitioners (see photo at right).(AAEP), one of The Horses partners in equine health, has no involvement regarding editorial management or At the 2017 edition, held Nov. 17- advertising content within this publication and thereby 21 in San Antonio, Texas, I was luckydoes not endorse any editorial or advertising content enough to sit at a table during theunless so acknowledged within the individual article or advertisement.Presidents Luncheon with friends old and new, some who knew eachlists of degrees and credentials fallsADVERTISING SALES AND SERVICES other and some who didnt. Beyond away, pomp and circumstance aboutadvertise@TheHorse.compleasantries and catching up, aaccolades are set aside, and vets sim- Advertising Executive:dynamic conversation proceeded onply share how best to care for whatYvonne Long, 859/276-6701wound treatment successthe kindattracted them to the profession inylong@TheHorse.comof stuff I absolutely love learningthe first place: the horse. Sales Support:about. Vets from different regionsWeve highlighted some of the bestNicol Hunt, 859/276-6740 and a variety of practice types dis- of the 2017 AAEP Convention here,nhunt@TheHorse.com cussed their experiences using ma- this time in a unique flip-format nuka honey to treat wounds. And forspecial section. I expect youll returnPUBLISHED BYthe more involved cases, a longtimeto this information over the com-practitioner asked a newer one abouting months as you seek to learn his experience with medical maggotssomething new, or as specific healthOWNED BYTOBA MEDIA PROPERTIES(conversations on maggots and deadsituations arise among your horsesBoard of Directors: tissue are par for the course over aor friends horses.Everett Dobson lunch with vets!).I hope you enjoy this years cover- Dan Metzger What I noticed from this interac- age and that it gives you a sense ofRosendo Parra Dr. J. David Richardson tion and from many others at AAEPthe inspiring atmosphere that is thePeter Willmottis mutual respect. Awareness of longAAEP Convention. hKeep in touch! @TheHorse facebook.com/TheHorse@TheHorseMag For up-to-date news, in-depthhorse health articles, and more,go to TheHorse.com8 TheHorse.comTHE HORSE March 2018'