Annual Convention & Trade Show Sessions

Presented by Merck Animal Health.

Moderators: Dr. Liberty Getman

Panelists: Drs. Erin Contino, Kyla Ortved, William King.

Presented by Zoetis

Presented by American Regent.

Presented by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.

Presented by Dechra Veterinary Products.

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Cassandra’s client base spans the Fortune 500 and larger all over the world including Procter & Gamble,
Allstate, Jones Lang LaSalle, Centene Corporation, ConferenceDirect, and WeWork. Cassandra invigorates and inspires organizations, C-suite executives, and business associations alike going through significant change, disruption, and transformation. Cassandra motivates the workforce to embrace Change Enthusiasm® and subsequently become self-actualized in working towards a change vision. She has 10+ years of M&A experience distilled down into the critical leadership traits required to lead with exception during high-stress times of change and transformation.

Thanks for the support of our sponsor and the estate of Dr. Wayne O. Kester, the Kester News Hour highlights the latest scientific paper in specific areas of equine medicine.

    
Anchors: Kyla Ortved and Maria Schnobrich

Forecaster: Amy Johnson

Sportscaster: Katie Seabaugh

Field Reporter: Bo Brock
 

Dr. Patrick McCue graduated from veterinary school at the University of California, Davis, in 1986. He subsequently completed an internship in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and a residency in Equine Reproduction at the University of California, Davis. He became a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists in 1991 and received a PhD in Comparative Pathology, with an emphasis on reproductive endocrinology and ovarian pathology in the mare, from UC-Davis in 1992. Dr. McCue joined the faculty at Colorado State University in 1994 where he is currently the Iron Rose Ranch Professor of Equine Theriogenology.  

Dr. McCue coordinates the clinical Stallion and Mare Services at the Equine Reproduction Laboratory and attends to dystocias, high risk pregnancies and other equine reproduction cases at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. He is the author or co-author of 10 books or eBooks and over 400 refereed publications, textbook chapters, scientific proceedings, and/or abstracts. Dr. McCue has received the Norden Distinguished Teacher Award and the American Association of Equine Practitioners Teaching Award from veterinary students at Colorado State University. In addition, he received the 2017 Theriogenologist of the Year award from the American College of Theriogenologists for outstanding accomplishments in the field of Theriogenology and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Symposium on Equine Reproduction in 2022. 

This presentation will outline significant discoveries and advancements in the field of equine reproduction over the past 5 decades. A second goal is to recognize and honor the veterinarians and equine scientists who changed the course of equine reproduction in private practice. In addition, updates will be provided on the current State-of Practice in equine reproduction. It is hoped that this discourse on research, discovery and innovation will encourage future generations of equine veterinarians to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in our great profession.
 

Presented by Contura Vet.

Presented by Cargill.

Presented by Purina.

Presented by Platinum Performance.

Moderators: Matt Durham, Darci Agin

This Table Topic will be offered again virtually after the Convention.

This table topic will be offered virtually after the Convention.

This Table Topic will be offered virtually after the Convention.

This Table Topic will be offered virtually after the Convention.

Do you want to learn more about DEI and how it can promote better teamwork and a more inclusive work environment? If so, plan to attend this free 90-minute training session during the break between the morning and afternoon educational sessions. This training session will be capped at 60 people. Registration is NOT required.

This session will discuss the issues of Compensation and Practice Culture and provide an overview of what each subcommittee is doing.

2:00        Compensation: Review of the findings and the solutions that the subcommittee is focused on

2:20        Practice Culture: Review of the framework that the subcommittee is developing

2:50        Tangibles: Solutions related to Compensation/Closing the Gender Gap – Jim Zeliff and Kelly Zeytoonian

3:20        Intangibles: Recognition – Travis Boston and Stacey Cordivano
 

Panel Moderator: Emma Read

Panelists: Travis Boston, Stacey Cordivano, Jim Zeliff, and Kelly Zeytoonian

This Table Topic will be offered virtually after the Convention.

This Table Topic will also be offered virtually after the Convention.

This Table Topic will also be offered virtually after the Convention.

This Table Topic will also be offered virtually after the Convention.

Emergency Coverage - Ginger Reagan

Practice Culture – Andy Cameron

Internships – Jesse Tyma

Compensation –  Olivia Rudolphi

This Table Topic will be offered virtually after the Convention.

The goal of the “Burst” session is to present highly informative, abbreviated talks on related practical subjects of interest to the general veterinary practitioner. Practical knowledge will be presented dynamically in a fast-paced, “bite sized” format which will allow the audience to come away with impactful, usable information they can add to their knowledge base and skill sets. Each presentation will be 5 minutes in length.

Stifle Radiology Acquisition Tricks and Findings That Will Surprise You – Elizabeth Acutt

Examination of the Foot: Seems Easy Enough, Right? – Craig Lesser 

How to Ultrasound the Stifle: Beyond the Medial Femorotibial Joint – Elizabeth Acutt

Stifle Pathology: Flex and Inject, Refer for Scope, or Something in Between? – Jackie Christakos

How to Bring a Mare into Estrus Following Pregnancy Loss – Carleigh Fedorka

How to Manage a Mare for Cooled Semen Cycle – Melissa Prell

BAL vs TTW: When to Know What to Pull out of the Truck – Emily Berryhill

Tips and Tricks to Acquire Foot Radiographs That We Can Be Proud of – Craig Lesser

Post-Mating Induced Endometritis: How to Say Goodbye to the Fluid – Melissa Prell

Ataxia vs Lameness: Is This a Medicine or Orthopedic Problem? – Jackie Christakos

EPM Diagnostics: What Do the Numbers Mean Anyway? – Emily Berryhill

How to Use a Gloved Hand to Perform Sterile Ultrasound-Guided Procedures – Brian Beasley

Guided Injection Techniques: Sacroiliac and Navicular Bursa – Jackie Christakos

How to Manage the Late Gestation/High-Risk Mare in the Field – Melissa Prell 

Guided Injection Techniques: Cervical Facet and Thoracolumbar – Elizabeth Acutt 

How to Evaluate and Inject Cervical Spinal Nerve C8 with Ultrasound Guidance in Horses – Philippe Benoit

Medical Management of Insulin Dysregulation, More Than Thyro L – Emily Berryhill

Guide to a Retained Placenta for the “Lameness Practitioner” – Melissa Prell
 

Antimicrobial Sensitivity Interpretation: More Than Just Discs and S/R – Emily Berryhill

When the Sole Abscess Ruptures, But the Horse Is Still Lame – Craig Lesser 

What Happened to All the Embryo Transfer Recipients? How to Synchronize on a Farm – Melissa Prell

The Proximal Metacarpus/Metatarsus: It’s Finally Blocked, But Now What? – Jackie Christakos

How to Splint That Crooked-Legged Million-Dollar Foal – Craig Lesser 

The Digital Tendon Sheath: Fun to Scan, But Hard to Interpret – Elizabeth Acutt

Quarter Cracks and Sheered Heels: It Must Be a Medial/Lateral Imbalance Problem – Craig Lesser 

Using Cell Wall Fraction of Mycobacterium phlei to Treat Periorbital Sarcoids – Jan Doelle

This Table Topic will also be offered virtually after Convention.

This Table Topic will be offered virtually after Convention.

Panelists: AAEP: Mike Fugaro, Bridget Heilsberg, Charlotte Lacroix; AAEVT: Travis Otremba, Elyse Rowley, Andrea Whittle

The objective of this open roundtable discussion is to share ideas, as well as challenges, on how successful veterinary teams have created respectful working relationships, how veterinary technicians and assistants can be fully utilized, the challenge of finding and keeping excellent staff, and how important open communication is. Practices and technicians will share examples of challenges, how they created solutions, and how their working environments support a higher standard of care and mutual respect. Discussion will be encouraged as to how we (AAEVT and the AAEP) can better support our members, find solutions to the challenges our individual professions face and work together to better serve our practices, ourselves, our clients, and the Horse. We need each other and the Horse needs us.

Capped at 30 participants; Separate ticket required: $50

Personal development starts with self-awareness and research shows that self-awareness is the key to the success of every individual. The Insights Discovery methodology uses a simple and memorable four color model to help people understand their style, their strengths, and the value they bring to a team. With wellness at the forefront of veterinary medicine, honing skills such as the ones learned through an Insights Discovery session will help improve resilency and will enable equine veterinarians to better cope with the demands of a busy practice career. 

Each participant taking a short online evaluator ahead of the convention that will generate an in depth unique profile. These profiles will be delivered and used during the in person interactive session. In addition, each participant will receive a set of colored blocks and workshop journal to be used during the session and for future reference.

AAEP members can sign up as individuals or with supporting staff. Veterinary staff are encouraged to sign up and attend as long as they are attending with an AAEP member within the practice. One veterinarian to one staff member is preferred.