2020 AAEP Convention Coverage

2020 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention Coverage

Read the latest in equine health research, news, and information presented at the 66th Annual AAEP Convention.

The year 2020 has been everything but normal. As we’ve faced the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic that has limited travel and in-person interaction, we’ve learned to work and interact in new and different ways using technology. In response, the 66th Annual American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention & Trade Show moved online with a hybrid mix of live and on-demand educational sessions. The virtual convention offered more than 100 hours of continuing education for veterinarians from a distinguished group of presenters representing private practice, research, and academia. Educational sessions encompassed a broad range of practical topics, including imaging, lameness, internal medicine, reproduction, neonatology and more. Here, we at The Horse have collected our convention coverage of scientific sessions. Please check back as we continue to update content on this page.

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Ivermectin Could be Ineffective Against Some Pinworms

Use Caution When Giving Horses Bute, Omeprazole Together

A study found omeprazole protected horses against phenylbutazone-induced equine glandular gastric disease but might exacerbate phenylbutazone-induced intestinal disease.

Ureteroliths in Horses Rarely Act Alone

Researchers studied these rare mineral concretions, how to best detect them, and commonly found concurrent conditions in affected horses.

equine surfaces and safety laboratory; speed gene in Thoroughbred racehorses; Causes of Death in Ontario Racehorses Examined

Horse Racing Medications and Therapeutic Drugs Update

Experts at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ annual convention talk about medication regulation in the racing industry.

Science, Governing Bodies Unite to Improve Horse and Rider Safety in Equestrian Sports

Although horse sports—and three-day eventing in particular—carry inherent risks to both horse and rider, significant safety efforts in recent years have led to safer competitions, according to two sports medicine specialists.

Bone-Marrow-Derived Macrophages Promising for Preventing OA

Researchers found significantly lower levels of inflammation in synovial fluid and the joint lining in joints treated with bone-marrow-derived mononuclear cells.

Marker Tested for IDing Neurologic Disease in Horses

Veterinarians sought to determine whether phosphorylated neurofilament heavy (pNfH), a protein unique to neurons, could be used to diagnose CVCM, eNAD/EDM, and shivers.

Managing Bone Lesions in the Stifle With an Absorbable Implant

Researchers investigated how the novel surgical technique improved lameness and radiographic appearance in subchondral cystic lesions of the medial femoral condyle.

Lower Back Anatomy, Growth Plate Closure in Quarter Horses

Researchers used CT scan and microscopic exam to characterize anatomical findings of the lumbosacral spine and document any damage or disease.

Clinical Indicators for Tieback Surgery in Horses

Consider doing tiebacks in horses where the problem is or will be performance-limiting.

AAEP Convention: Horse Racing Safety Review

Safety in Thoroughbred horse racing became a very public concern two years ago when a series of catastrophic breakdowns at Santa Anita Park in Southern California became national news. Veterinarians presented safety measures put in place to protect horses and humans.