A professional association representing equine veterinarians in the Province of Ontario.
Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012) Lower limb radiographs can help practitioners uncover valuable information about joints in equine athletes, but researchers determined the usefulness and accuracy of this information depends largely on how the horse stands during X ray capture.
Equine Field Anesthesia Considerations Veterinarians reviews some key points equine practitioners must consider before implementing field anesthesia.
Free Equine Guelph Seminar To Provide Latest Research Updates For Horsepeople, Sat., April 6
Evaluating Joint Infections Using SAA Levels (AAEP 2012) Joint infections are a serious occurrence in horses with the potential to end an athletic career or even a life. Researchers evaluated a new method that could help veterinarians monitor joint infections’ response to treatment.
Blood Collection Tube Size and CO2 Concentration (AAEP 2012) Researchers recently evaluated whether blood collection tube size impacts a common measurement used in equine drug testing–total plasma carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations.
Gastrointestinal Tract (AAEP Convention 2012) Topics include post-colic stent bandages to prevent infection and decoding small intestine problems with ultrasound.
Managing Emergencies (AAEP Convention 2012) Learn about the veterinarian’s role in barn fire prevention and emergencies; managing dehydration and exhaustion; and preventing medication mishaps.
Joint Injections (AAEP Convention 2012) Learn about the newest research and information about therapeutic joint injections for horses, including hyaluronan (HA), site prep, corticosteroids, infection, and more.
Top Equine Studies of 2012 (AAEP Convention 2012) Drs. Lisa Fortier, Stephen Reed, and Pat McCue present recent study summaries. Topics include colic, endocrinology, metabolic syndrome, laminitis, foals, neurologic and muscle diseases, orthopedic therapies, racehorses, and upper airway issues.
Feeding Orphan Foals (AAEP Convention 2012) Dr. Mary Rose Paradis discusses options and methods for feeding orphan foals. Learn about inducing lactation in barren mares, using milk substitutes, feeding orphans with milk from other species, and more.