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Anderson to Serve as AAEP Vice President

Edited Press Release September 9, 2013

Kathleen Anderson, DVM, will be installed during the President?s Luncheon at the 59th Annual Convention.

Attendees Gearing Up for 2012 AAEP Convention

Erica Larson November 26, 2012

Sally Baker of the AAEP shares the top five things attendees can look forward to when they land in California.

Exertional Muscle Disorders Topic of 2012 Milne Lecture

Edited Press Release June 5, 2012

Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, is the first female to deliver the Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture.

Sport Horse/Jumpers Practice Table Topic (AAEP 2011)

Mark Revenaugh, DVM December 26, 2011

Attendees discussed the horse’s overall work program, assessment, conditioning strategies, and more.

Pastern Lucencies’ Effect on Racing Performance (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson December 22, 2011

Certain lucencies should be taken seriously as they appear to have a significant effect on racing performance.

Lyme Disease Table Topic (AAEP 2011)

Multiple Authors December 21, 2011

Topics discussed clinical signs, treatment options, diagnostic tests, and vaccination against Lyme disease.

Horse Handling Table Topic (AAEP 2011)

Mark Fitch, DVM December 19, 2011

Understanding how the horse sees the world is key to developing a practical handling approach.

AAEP Examines Owner-Trainer-Vet Relationship in Racing

Tom LaMarra December 16, 2011

The AAEP is developing protocol to improve the relationship among owners, trainers, and veterinarians.

Sports Injury Rehabilitation Table Topic (AAEP 2011)

Carol Gillis, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR December 13, 2011

Topics discussed included soft tissue injuries, post-operative and posttrauma care, and neck and back pain.

Equine Piroplasmosis Table Topic (AAEP 2011)

Josie Traub-Dargatz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM December 12, 2011

Topics discussed included racetrack testing requirements, current testing options, and recent reerach results.

Equitarian Outreach Table Topic (AAEP 2011)

Julie Wilson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM December 9, 2011

The Equitarian Initiative educates veterinarians interested in helpding working equids worldwide.

Cohen Discusses Epidemiology at AAEP Convention

Edited Press Release December 9, 2011

Veterinarians use the principles of evidence-based medicine when they diagnose patients.

Wild Horse and Burro Program Table Topic (AAEP 2011)

Beau D. Whitaker, DVM December 6, 2011

Population control strategies, adoption screening procedures, and wild horse public image were discussed.

Lameness in the Racehorse Table Topic (AAEP 2011)

Melissa McKee, DVM December 5, 2011

Attendees discussed hoof lameness, club feet, track surface’s effect on lameness, back and neck pain, and EPM.

AAEP Convention Attracts 6,400 to San Antonio

Edited Press Release November 30, 2011

Nearly 6,400 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors attended the 2011 meeting.

AAEP Foundation Announces Laminitis Research Campaign

Edited Press Release November 29, 2011

The first of multiple studies in the laminitis research campaign is already under way at Texas A&M.

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