AAEP Convention 2012
- December 1-5, 2012
- Anaheim, California
Article
Stabilizing Equine Limb Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2012)
Properly stabilizing of equine limb fractures helps improve the chances of successful surgical repair.
Photo by The Horse Staff
Article
Bandages for Fracture Stabilization Evaluated (AAEP 2012)
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.
Photo by Leo Jeffcott, BVetMed, PhD, FRCVS, DVSc, MA, DSc
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Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)
One vet said multiple abnormalities could contribute to hoof lameness, rather than just one problem.
Photo by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
Recent Multimedia
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Infectious Disease: EPM (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 22, 2013
Learn about the organisms that cause equine protozoal myeloencephalitis and treatment options for the disease.
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Gastrointestinal Tract (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 22, 2013
Topics include post-colic stent bandages and decoding small intestine problems with ultrasound.
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Managing Emergencies (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 22, 2013
The vet's role during barn fires; managing dehydration and exhaustion; and preventing medication mishaps.
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Reproduction (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 22, 2013
Topics include keeping mares in foal, metabolic syndrome and pregnancy, and more.
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Joint Injections (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 22, 2013
Learn about joint injections, including site prep, infection, corticosteroids, hyaluronan, and more.
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Equine Dental Care (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 22, 2013
Learn about tooth extraction complications and options vets have for handling tooth extraction failures.
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Stem Cell Therapy (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 21, 2013
Learn about stem cell therapy for uterine inflammation, superficial digital flexor tendon injuries, and more.
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Top Equine Studies of 2012 (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 21, 2013
Drs. Fortier, Reed, and McCue present recent study summaries from colic to equine metabolic syndrome.
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Veterinary Ethics (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 21, 2013
Learn about vet-client-patient and vet-farrier relationships, plus ethical issues facing racetrack vets.
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Feeding Orphan Foals (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 21, 2013
Dr. Mary Rose Paradis discusses options and methods for feeding orphan foals.
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Lameness (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 21, 2013
Topics include track surfaces, suspensory, flexion tests, sesamoid, and non-weight-bearing injuries, and more.
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Therapeutics and Medicine (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 21, 2013
Find out about flunixin meglumine for hoof pain; IV and oral bute testing; and a GI drug for use in eye exams.
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Diagnostics (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 20, 2013
Diagnostic testing for insulin issues, lyme disease, L. intracellularis, and respiratory conditions.
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Hoof Care and Disease (AAEP Convention 2012)
Mar 20, 2013
Learn about club feet, localizing pain, hoof biomechanics, and the role radiographs play in farriery.
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2012 Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture
Mar 20, 2013
Dr. Stephanie Valberg discussed exertional rhabdomyolysis (formerly tying up) at the 2012 Milne lecture.
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2012 AAEP Convention Coverage
Mar 15, 2013
In-depth coverage of more than 100 presentations from the 2012 AAEP Convention held in Anaheim, Calif.
News/Interviews
AAEP 2012: The International Veterinarian
Dec 11, 2012
German jumping team vet Dr. Jan-Heim Swagemakers discusses his annual trip to the AAEP convention.
News/Interviews
AAEP 2012: Prepurchase Exams
Dec 10, 2012
Dr. Sue Emerson shares what vets discussed and learned about during the prepurchase exam table topic at AAEP.
News/Interviews
AAEP 2012: Merck Animal Health, AAEP Educational Partner
Dec 9, 2012
Joe Ferraro of Merck Animal Health discusses the company’s equine team and shares new product information.
News/Interviews
AAEP 2012: Role of The Horse's AAEP Editorial Board
Dec 8, 2012
Dr. Deb Sellon explains the editorial board’s role with The Horse and TheHorse.com at the AAEP Convention.
News & Articles
Study Reviews Cecal Cupula Impaction Colic (AAEP 2012)
Until recently cecal cupula impactions had only been reported in conjunction with other cecal problems. Read More
- Stabilizing Equine Limb Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2012)
- Bandages for Fracture Stabilization Evaluated (AAEP 2012)
- Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)
- Head Position Impacts Kissing Spines Evaluation (AAEP 2012)
- Top Reasons for Early Embryonic Death Described (AAEP 2012)
- Novel Use of Stems Cells in Horses Reported (AAEP 2012)
- Ultrasonography to Diagnose Equine Lung Problems (AAEP 2012)
- Beware of Problems up to Two Weeks after Foaling (AAEP 2012)
- Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012)
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Blog: Inside the AAEP Convention
AAEP 2012 -- Looking Ahead
Reflecting on the 2012 AAEP convention, changes on the horizon in equine veterinary medicine could be in the areas of genomics, medications, dentistry, communications, and teamwork among vets and farriers. Read More
