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Recognizing clinical signs early and seeking immediate veterinary care can improve treatment outcomes.

Attendees discussed several topics including the history of EP, regulatory issues, and practical topics.
The convention drew 5,730 veterinarians, students, guests, and exhibitors to California.

MRI might offer evidence of laminitic changes in a horse’s hoof before the disease is otherwise identified.

Study examines changes in toe angle and proximal hoof circumference without shoes.
The award is the first of its kind to showcase innovation, ingenuity, and service in the equine market.

German jumping team vet Jan-Heim Swagemakers, DVM, discusses why he makes the trip to the AAEP Convention each year.

Dr. Lisa Fortier recaps studies on upper respiratory tract health, colic, lameness, and racehorse health.
In August Toscano became the first female trainer to win the Hambletonian Standardbred horse race.
New Chief Executive Lynn Petersen has been chairman of the BHS since April of this year.

Attendees discussed a variety of topics surrounding shock wave therapy, one moderator said.
Midge Leitch, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, received the award for her longtime service to the welfare of the horse.
Jay Merriam, DVM, pioneered the Equitarian outreach to help the world’s estimated 100 million working equids.

Dr. Jeff Blea addresses ethical challenges racetrack vets face and the pressure the economy has placed on practices during the 2012 AAEP Convention in Anaheim, Calif.
The CVM-coordinated Fast Horse Program provides Mongolian veterinarians with continuing education.
Messer received the award for his commitment during 38 years of volunteering for the AAEP.
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