The American Association of Equine Practitioners invites equine veterinarians and veterinary students to its 65th Annual Convention, to be held Dec. 7-11, 2019, at the Colorado Convention Center.
Equine veterinarians face a slew of stresses, ranging from work-life balance struggles and concerns about getting injured to compassion fatigue and moral stress. Six professionals weigh in on these pressures, their causes, and how they and the industry are managing them.
Top tweets from the opening session of the 2018 AAEP Convention, including highlights from the keynote address and Kester News Hour.
A well-trained and skilled technician can make a reproduction veterinarian’s job much easier and more enjoyable, especially during breeding season.
A well-educated, trained, and reliable technician is invaluable to ensure things are in order and running smoothly. It makes a veterinarian’s day and the semen collection process much easier.
The veterinary technician is often the primary staff member responsible for overseeing recovery from anesthesia.
Veterinary technicians make important contributions before, during, and after colic surgery. Here’s how they help veterinarians and surgeons during these potentially life-saving procedures.
Read some of the top tweets and take-homes on topics such as lameness, equine obesity, laminitis, and more from the 2018 British Equine Veterinary Association Congress.
Taylor Equine Hospital assistant Ali Harman’s dream job involves clinic cases, farm calls, and foal watch.
Work-life balance for the equine veterinarian who’s also a parent requires planning, patience, good boundaries, and in many cases, a flexible employer. To help, four U.K. vets launched an initiative called MumsVet in 2016.
Find out how equine researchers are using the latest gadgets and gizmos to diagnose lameness, collect data, and more.
Where do we go from here? Find out from Charlie Scoggins, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, who’s a fertility clinician at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Topics will include equine back pain and pelvic dysfunction, integrative imaging, clinical techniques for veterinary students, the problem mare, and more.
Dr. John Hubbell shares how vets can recognize and help horses experiencing pain by focusing on creating comfort.
Dr. Jim Schumacher shares strategies for assessing and treating equine head injuries.
Dr. David Horohov, UK Gluck Equine Research Center director, gives a overview of vaccines and explains their importance.
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