Recent News for Vet Convention Reports
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Speaker Coaches Veterinarians on Effective Communication (AAEP 2012)
December 17, 2012
Dieken said If veterinarians can effectively influence their communications they'll have clients for life.... Read More
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The Obel Grading System for Describing Laminitis
December 16, 2012
The Obel Grading System is used to classify and understand laminitis progression in horses.... Read More
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Common Clinical Signs of Laminitis
December 15, 2012
Recognizing clinical signs early and seeking immediate veterinary care can improve treatment outcomes.... Read More
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Piroplasmosis Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
December 14, 2012
Attendees discussed several topics including the history of EP, regulatory issues, and practical topics.... Read More
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AAEP Convention Brings 5,700 to Anaheim
December 14, 2012
The convention drew 5,730 veterinarians, students, guests, and exhibitors to California.... Read More
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Identifying Laminitic Changes with MRI
December 14, 2012
MRI might offer evidence of laminitic changes in a horse's hoof before the disease is otherwise identified. ... Read More
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Top Equine Surgery Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
December 10, 2012
Dr. Lisa Fortier recaps studies on upper respiratory tract health, colic, lameness, and racehorse health.... Read More
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Leitch Honored with the AAEP's Distinguished Service Award
December 06, 2012
Midge Leitch, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, received the award for her longtime service to the welfare of the horse.... Read More
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Merriam Honored with AAEP President's Award for Working Equids Efforts
December 06, 2012
Jay Merriam, DVM, pioneered the Equitarian outreach to help the world's estimated 100 million working equids.... Read More
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AAEP Honors Retired Professor Who Inspired Future Veterinarians
December 05, 2012
Retired LSU professor Jill Johnson, DVM, received the 2012 AAEP Distinguished Educator Award.... Read More
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AAEP Lavin Cup Awarded to Christian Veterinary Mission
December 05, 2012
The CVM-coordinated Fast Horse Program provides Mongolian veterinarians with continuing education.... Read More
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AAEP Salutes Messer for Lifetime of Service
December 05, 2012
Messer received the award for his commitment during 38 years of volunteering for the AAEP.... Read More
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Supporting a Foundered Foot with a W-Shoe
December 05, 2012
This hand-forged shoe offers an option for supporting horses suffering laminitis.... Read More
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AAEP's 2013 President, Vice President Sworn In
December 04, 2012
Ann Dwyer, DVM, Dipl. ACVO (hon), will take the organization's reins for 2013.... Read More
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New AAEP Board of Director Members for 2013 Sworn In
December 04, 2012
Four new individuals will join the board in 2013.... Read More
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Human Barefoot Trends: What Can they Tell Us About Horses?
December 04, 2012
Learn what human barefoot running trends are teaching us about horse podiatry and laminitis management.... Read More
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Boehringer Ingelheim Announces 2012 Equine Research Awards
December 03, 2012
Two researchers will study pigeon fever as recipients of the 2012 Advancement of Equine Research Awards.... Read More
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Coleman, Page Recipients of EQUUS Foundation Research Fellows
December 03, 2012
The awards emphasize the importance of assisting researchers in their exploration of horse health topics.... Read More
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Genetic Disease Researcher Receives AAEP Past Presidents' Research Fellow
December 03, 2012
Dr. Schultz's thesis project focuses on the epidemiology and genetic basis of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).... Read More
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AAEP Foundation/Markel Honor Top-Achieving Veterinary Students
December 02, 2012
Eight veterinary students received $2,500 scholarships during the 58th AAEP Convention.... Read More
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Attendees Gearing Up for 2012 AAEP Convention
November 26, 2012
Sally Baker of the AAEP shares the top five things attendees can look forward to when they land in California.... Read More
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International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases a Success
November 19, 2012
The five-day conference featured plenary sessions covering infectious and parasitic diseases.... Read More
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2012 Laminitis Conference brings together Vets, Farriers
November 06, 2012
The two-day program included presentations about podiatry, diagnostics, and treatments for laminitis.... Read More
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Global Laminitis Conference Scheduled Nov. 2-3 in Calif.
October 30, 2012
This year's event features a horse owner program covering advancements in laminitis research and more.... Read More
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2012 Hagyard Bluegrass Symposium Scheduled for Nov. 1-4
October 29, 2012
This year, the symposium will focus on "the latest techniques and topics for the reproduction veterinarian."... Read More
