EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / march 2009 iii “It was the best of times…it was the worst of times.” - Charles Dickens Bailouts, foreclosures, bankruptcies … it all makes for riv- eting press and politics. However, as 2008 AAEP Convention keynote speaker Dr. Lowell Catlett advised, we should remember that periods of recession and high unemployment are nothing new. Economic swings have always occurred in free-market economies. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, since 1974 we have worked through nine recessions prior to this one. During 11 of those 35 years, unemploy- ment rates were equal to or higher than today’s rates. The negative focus we encounter daily in the media can sure get you down, but only if you let it. The challenge today for those of us involved in every phase or type of veterinary medicine at whatever stage in our careers is the same. It is to keep our perspective in the current financial climate. Many equine practices emerged from previous recessions better equipped to meet the inevitable challenges of doing business. They learned from difficult times and actually improved the quality of their patient care, client services and practice value. Stay optimistic and look at the current economic challenges as training for when race day returns. If cash flow gets tight, talk with your banker and ask what options exist to restructure debt obligations. Longer pay- back periods, lower interest rates and repayment sched- ules that allow for the very seasonal nature of equine prac- tice are all means to reduce the stress of debt. Slow down! Responding to economic pressures in “knee- jerk” fashion can be disastrous. Cutting experienced staff, dismantling infrastructure or dropping fees precipitously can cripple your ability to function effectively when the economy ultimately rebounds. Your integrity, and your clients’ and colleagues’ recognition of it, is your greatest and most enduring asset. Think strategically and take informed, considered approaches to problem solving. If work stalls, use the extra time productively. Revisit your client communication tools. Take steps to educate owners and staff about how prevention of disease plus early diag- nosis and treatment are best for horse health and cost- effective for the client. Clear, proactive communications with clients and effective staff training will be critical to these efforts. Update your Web site, educational materials and handouts. Visit the AAEP Web site for many owner education and practice management materials to meet your needs. Look at internal issues that might need improvement such as workplace safety and employee training. Connecting with colleagues on the AAEP listserv can also be a valu- able way to share management ideas and strategies. Veterinary medicine is a service-based profession – a con- cept that bears constant reinforcement for everyone on the practice team. If you have previously emphasized product-based sales, now is the time to start shifting emphasis and client perception to the value of your pro- fessional services. Knowledge is power – your power to emerge from a reces- sion revitalized and ready to move forward. Continuing education has never been more essential than now for your practice to remain competitive. Join us in July at the AAEP Focus on the Foot/Practice Management Meeting for practical, “take-home” knowledge that can improve your practice immediately. Lastly, and most importantly, stay healthy. Business down- turns can make you feel isolated and vulnerable. Consider joining the AAEP Vet2Vet Mentorship Program. Take a colleague to lunch. Exercise. Trade your “worry” time for hours spent with your family and friends. Get that “annu- al” physical that you last had five years ago. Replace rumors with facts, worry with strategy and any sense of despair with a sense of humor. When serving as Secretary General of the United Nations, Dag Hammarskjold wrote, “Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was.” See you all over the hill! From the President’s desk: Looking up in an economic downturn
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“It was the best of times…it was the worst of times.” - Charles Dickens
Bailouts, foreclosures, bankruptcies … it all makes for riv-eting press and politics. However, as 2008 AAEPConvention keynote speaker Dr. Lowell Catlett advised,we should remember that periods of recession and highunemployment are nothing new. Economic swings havealways occurred in free-market economies. According tothe U.S. Department of Labor, since 1974 we have workedthrough nine recessions prior to this one. During 11 ofthose 35 years, unemploy-ment rates were equal to orhigher than today’s rates.The negative focus weencounter daily in the mediacan sure get you down, butonly if you let it.
The challenge today forthose of us involved in everyphase or type of veterinarymedicine at whatever stagein our careers is the same. Itis to keep our perspective inthe current financial climate.
Many equine practices emerged from previous recessionsbetter equipped to meet the inevitable challenges of doingbusiness. They learned from difficult times and actuallyimproved the quality of their patient care, client servicesand practice value. Stay optimistic and look at the currenteconomic challenges as training for when race day returns.
If cash flow gets tight, talk with your banker and ask whatoptions exist to restructure debt obligations. Longer pay-back periods, lower interest rates and repayment sched-ules that allow for the very seasonal nature of equine prac-tice are all means to reduce the stress of debt.
Slow down! Responding to economic pressures in “knee-jerk” fashion can be disastrous. Cutting experienced staff,dismantling infrastructure or dropping fees precipitouslycan cripple your ability to function effectively when theeconomy ultimately rebounds. Your integrity, and yourclients’ and colleagues’ recognition of it, is your greatestand most enduring asset. Think strategically and takeinformed, considered approaches to problem solving.
If work stalls, use the extra time productively. Revisit yourclient communication tools. Take steps to educate ownersand staff about how prevention of disease plus early diag-
nosis and treatment are best for horse health and cost-effective for the client. Clear, proactive communicationswith clients and effective staff training will be critical tothese efforts. Update your Web site, educational materialsand handouts. Visit the AAEP Web site for many ownereducation and practice management materials to meetyour needs.
Look at internal issues that might need improvement suchas workplace safety and employee training. Connectingwith colleagues on the AAEP listserv can also be a valu-able way to share management ideas and strategies.
Veterinary medicine is a service-based profession – a con-cept that bears constant reinforcement for everyone onthe practice team. If you have previously emphasizedproduct-based sales, now is the time to start shiftingemphasis and client perception to the value of your pro-fessional services.
Knowledge is power – your power to emerge from a reces-sion revitalized and ready to move forward. Continuingeducation has never been more essential than now foryour practice to remain competitive. Join us in July at theAAEP Focus on the Foot/Practice Management Meetingfor practical, “take-home” knowledge that can improveyour practice immediately.
Lastly, and most importantly, stay healthy. Business down-turns can make you feel isolated and vulnerable. Considerjoining the AAEP Vet2Vet Mentorship Program. Take acolleague to lunch. Exercise. Trade your “worry” time forhours spent with your family and friends. Get that “annu-al” physical that you last had five years ago. Replacerumors with facts, worry with strategy and any sense ofdespair with a sense of humor.
When serving as Secretary General of the United Nations,Dag Hammarskjold wrote, “Never measure the height ofa mountain until you have reached the top. Then you willsee how low it was.” See you all over the hill!
From the President’s desk: Looking up in an economic downturn
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The AAEP’s 11th Annual Resort Symposium in Gold Coast,Australia, proved an unforgettable getaway for equine prac-titioners looking for the perfect balance of continuing edu-cation and vacation. Located on the eastern seaboard of thecontinent, Gold Coast remains Australia’s most popularvacation spot. With 15 available CE hours, the Symposiumprogram offered sessions led by top experts in the profes-sion, including Dr. Larry Bramlage, Dr. Angus McKinnonand Dr. Nat White. Sixty practitioners and additional guestsspent the afternoon hours soaking up the sun and scenery ofQueensland country, known for its authentic wildlife andbreathtaking landscape.
Interested in making your continuing education more excit-ing with the AAEP? Don’t miss next year’s ResortSymposium, Jan. 24-26, 2010, in Costa Rica. Visitwww.aaep.org for more information on upcoming CEopportunities.
Resort Symposium combines adventure and education on Australia’s scenic coast
The AAEP board of directors held their first of three meet-ings this year Jan. 24 addressing several committee recom-mendations. AAEP Executive Director David Foley reportsthe outcomes of the meeting:
Trade Show Compounding PolicyThe board voted to keep the current Trade Show policy fordrug compounding. While the AAEP supports legitimatecompounding, the association is currently exploring ways tomonitor this activity at future Trade Shows.
Educational Programs Committee RecommendationsThe board voted to approve the recommendations to furtherstrengthen the practice management component of the com-mittee by adding new members with expertise in this area.Additionally, the board approved a recommendation to con-tinue the case study competition for the AAEP Web site.
Drugs and Medications Committee Recommendations The board did not approve the new white paper on equineplasma/serum products as recommended by the committeepending a few details to be addressed at future meetings.The board thanks the committee members for their hardwork in this endeavor.
Editor's Note: At press time, the board had revisited this recom-mendation and approved the white paper. Visit www.aaep.orgto view the white paper.
Dentistry Committee RecommendationsThe board approved the Equine Dentistry Committee’srecommendations for proposed language changes in theDentistry Position Statement, as well as the statement onDental Malocclusions. Additionally, two other recom-mendations regarding wet-lab attendance and the equip-ment purchases for the student short courses wereapproved.
Euthanasia GuidelinesThe board did not approve updated EuthanasiaGuidelines as submitted by the Equine InsuranceCommittee. The guidelines are pending more input fromindustry stakeholders. This revision will come back to theboard at its next meeting.
Infectious Disease Committee RecommendationsThe board approved a number of recommendations fromthe Infectious Disease Committee, including the supportof several resolutions issued by the U.S. Animal HealthAssociation that pertained to funding for an enhancedequine infectious anemia program, an equine piroplasmo-sis research program and a resolution on RFID microchipof imported equids. The board also approved recom-mended revisions to the AAEP Vaccination Guidelines,specifically on the vaccination of rabies in foals.
Visit www.aaep.org for the most current vaccinationguidelines.
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Healthy Horses Workshop The board approved the Owner Education Committee’srecommendation to suspend the Healthy HorsesWorkshops indefinitely due to declining attendance.While two recommendations regarding an advertisingcampaign and the production of public service announce-ments were not approved, the board formed amarketing/branding task force to work with the AAEPstaff to further develop this concept.
Public Policy Committee RecommendationsThe board approved a recommendation from the PublicPolicy Committee to continue the AAEP’s opposition ofHR 503, HR 6598 and S. 311. These bills seek to ban thetransportation of horses to slaughter. Additionally, theboard approved the formation of a joint task force toinclude members of the Public Policy and Equine Welfarecommittees to focus on long range unwanted horse issuesand to address alternative methods.
New Biological and Therapeutic Agents CommitteeThe board renamed the Drugs and Medications Committeethe Biologic and Therapeutic Agents Committee, and sun-setted the Biologic and Therapeutic Agents Forum to con-solidate these initiatives.
AAEP Guidelines for Reporting Purchase Exams The board approved suggested language additions to theAAEP Guidelines for Reporting Purchase Exams as theypertain to horses for sale at public auction. The additionscan be found in the 2009 Membership Directory andResource Guide.
Racing White Paper and Racing CommitteeThe board approved the white paper entitled, “Putting theHorse First: Veterinary Recommendations for the Safetyand Welfare of the Thoroughbred Racehorse” as submittedby the AAEP Racing Task Force. This full report, an inter-nal white paper and other associated work of the task forcewill be available on the AAEP Web site. In addition, theboard approved a recommendation for this task force tobecome a Racing Committee. As such, the Racing Forumwill be sunsetted, however, the new Racing Committee willhave an open forum portion of their meeting at the AnnualConvention.
State AffiliationsThe board approved the formation of a task force to studythe feasibility of establishing formal affiliations with stateand regional equine practitioner associations.
AAEP statement on Genetic Defects The board approved the formation of a task force to reviseand update the AAEP position statement on genetic defects.Additionally, a subcommittee of the board was establishedto review all AAEP position statements by the end of 2009and to conduct this evaluation every five years.
For more information on AAEP policies and proceduresvisit www.aaep.org.
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If you’re not using the following member resources, youmay be missing out on increased savings – both in time andmoney.
Client education presentations available at no chargeAAEP members receive access to a complete library of custom-designed PowerPoint presentations on a variety ofhorse health topics. Eighteen titles are available. All pre-sentations can be downloaded directly fromwww.aaep.org/client_edu_powerpoint.php, or a CD-Romcan be requested from Dana Kirkland [email protected].
Free document search through Texas A&M’s MedicalSciences LibraryNo more searching through old scientific journals for a long-
ago published paper.AAEP members can now request docu-ment searches free of charge through the A&M library’sdatabase. To request a search, send an e-mail [email protected] or call the library at (979) 845-7428. Document delivery is also available free of charge. To
Use your AAEP membership to save time and money
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Eight veterinary students receive ALS scholarships
The AAEP Foundation and American Live Stock Inc. haveselected eight veterinary students to receive annual $2,500scholarships. The scholarships are presented annually to
fourth-year veterinary students who plan topursue a career in equine veterinary practiceand possess proven leadership abilities asactive members of the AAEP.
Veterinary students are nominated for thescholarships by their individual schools withsupporting ref-
erences from AAEP membersand clinical instructors. Inaddition to academic excel-lence, recipients are evaluatedon leadership ability andinvolvement in activities that benefit the health and welfareof the horse.
Based in Geneva, Ill., ALS is a licensed insurance carrier inall 50 states and is primarily involved in livestock mortality.Coverage is also provided in other parts of the world withspecial emphasis on Australia and South Africa. ALS is theproud recipient of the A+ (Superior) rating from the inde-pendent analyst, A.M. Best & Co.
The AAEP Foundation, Inc. (www.aaepfoundation.org), a501(c)(3) organization, was created in 1994 as the chari-table arm of the American Association of EquinePractitioners. The AAEP Foundation’s mission is toimprove the health and welfare of the horse through sup-port of research, education, benevolence and the equinecommunity.
The AAEP congratulates the following 2008 scholarshiprecipients:
Erin M. Davis, a student at the Virginia-Maryland RegionalCollege of Veterinary Medicine,grew up on a horse and cattle farmin Winchester, Va. She was an avidmember of her local Pony Club andparticipated in eventing and fox-hunting. After graduating fromColorado College with a degree inbiology, she worked at a dressagebarn on Long Island, N.Y. She also
worked as a large animal technician at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine beforeentering veterinary school.
Davis, 27, has served as the co-vice president and presidentof the VMRCVM AAEP student chapter. She has acceptedan internship with The Piedmont Equine Practice in LoudonCounty, Va.
Katherine Lott, a student at theUniversity of Georgia College ofVeterinary Medicine, grew up inBridgeport, W. Va., riding hunter/jumper. She graduated from WestVirginia University with a degree inAnimal and Veterinary Sciences. Alifelong horse lover, Lott hasaspired to a career in veterinarymedicine since she was a child. Shesays her parents, Howard andNancy Lott, have always been supportive of her dream. Sheis currently pursuing a large animal internship.
Amber Boring, a student at thePurdue University College ofVeterinary Medicine, was born andraised in Evansville, Ind. Her pas-sion for horses sparked when shewas introduced to her best friend’spony in the fifth grade. She tookhorseback riding lessons, joined thelocal 4-H Horse and Pony Cluband spent her weekends at thebarn. When she was 13 years old,
she was offered an opportunity to compete in the sport ofendurance racing. She spent several years competing in racesacross the country with her Arabian mare, Saki, and togeth-er they won a National Championship.
Before attending college, Boring worked for her home-town veterinarian, Dr. Rod Leibring and his wife Jan. Shechose to attend Purdue University because of priorinvolvement in a 4-H animal science program held atPurdue. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology in2005. She is an active member of the AAEP student chap-
ter and has participated in manyactivities involving internationalveterinary medicine.
Tannetje’ Crocker, a student at theTexas A&M College of VeterinaryMedicine, was born in BatonRouge, La. The eldest child in herfamily, Crocker is the first memberof her family to attend Texas A&MUniversity and pursue a degree in
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veterinary medicine. She received a bachelor’s of science inbiology with a minor in psychology from Texas A&MUniversity. She was a member of the Texas A&MEquestrian Team and competed at the National ReiningHorse Association Derby and the Intercollegiate HorseAssociation Championships. She has served as a class rep-resentative and president of Texas A&M’s AAEP studentchapter. After veterinary school she plans to move with herhusband and pets to Somis, Calif., to complete an equineinternship at West Coast Equine. She has a special interest inambulatory medicine, with an emphasis in lameness, repro-duction and emergency work.
Marsha McDowell attends NorthCarolina State University Collegeof Veterinary Medicine where she isan active member and former pres-ident of the AAEP student chapter.She is a native of Charlotte, N.C.,who grew up riding hunter-jumperand showing horses in local compe-titions. Her family manages a smallherd of beef cattle and has alwaysbeen involved with animals.
McDowell received her bachelor’s degree in animal scienceand a minor in microbiology from N.C. State. She partici-pated in a Kentucky Equine Management Internships atOverbrook Farm in Lexington, Ky., in 2004. McDowell hasparticipated in wet labs and conventions with the AAEP. Sheplans on obtaining an academic internship when she gradu-ates in the spring.
Mara Wendel attends the IowaState University College ofVeterinary Medicine and wasraised in Ames, Iowa. Shereceived her undergraduate degreein human biology from CornellUniversity. While at Cornell, shewas a member of the polo teamand spent her summers working asa polo groom. She was namedpolo team president her junior year.During veterinary school she served as the AAEP studentchapter secretary and helped organize wet labs andfundraisers. She has accepted a rotating hospital internshipat Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.
Marisa Giliberto, a student atOntario Veterinary College, wasraised in Unionville, located out-side of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Her passion for horses, which washer inspiration for pursuing acareer in equine medicine, beganwith riding lessons at the age of 7.She spent several summers workingat the Toronto Equine Hospital,where she met wonderful mentors.
She completed undergraduate studies at the University ofGuelph with a degree in animal biology.
Marisa has been an active member of the OVC Equine Clubthroughout veterinary school, particularly in her third yearof veterinary school while serving as the AAEP representa-tive for OVC. She is very excited to continue her educationwith an internship at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala,Fla., where she expects to gain invaluable experience andknowledge. Anticipating her move to Florida, she said shewill miss ice hockey, a sport which she has played since shewas 5 years old.
Thomas Kellerman, a student at theUniversity of Missouri College ofVeterinary Medicine, grew up inShawnee Mission, Kan. Hereceived his undergraduate degreefrom the Department of AnimalSciences at the University ofMissouri - Columbia . He attendsthe University of Missouri Collegeof Veterinary Medicine and willgraduate in May 2009.Throughout his veterinary education, Thomas has beenactive in the student chapter of the AAEP organizing repro-ductive palpation laboratories and taking clinical electives inequine ambulatory practice and equine surgery. His mainarea of interest in equine practice is lameness diagnosis.After graduation he is looking forward to joiningHomestead Veterinary Hospital in Pacific, Mo., as an asso-ciate veterinarian.
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Equitarian Profile: Project Samana Expeditions in the Dominican Republic
The AAEP recognizes the importance of facilitating altruistic efforts by its membership to improve the lives ofhorses and humans, coined “equitarian” expeditions.After more than 100 members expressed an interest at anEquitarian Table Topics meeting at the 54th AnnualConvention, the AAEP is exploring various equitarianservices currently underway.
In 1993 Dr. Jay Merriam and other members of theMassachusetts Veterinary Medical Association traveled to acommunity in the Dominican Republic where equine play a
vital role in the livelihoodof the native people.Since his first expedition16 years ago, Dr.Merriam has led equinepractitioners and veteri-nary students in missionsto the Samana regionwith the goal of improv-ing the health and wel-fare of local equine.
How did you and theMVMA get involvedwith this small commu-nity in the DominicanRepublic? We began the Samanaproject as an “outreach”project for our state vet-erinary association in
1993. Three of us went on the first trip, spayed and neutereddogs in a machine shop and looked at horses everywhere. Wesaw the need, returned the next year with six vets and fourhelpers and began our regular trips after that.
Who are the Samana people and what sort of conditions arethey living in?The people of Samana are a mixed group of Taino Indiansto Haitians to Hispanics who have lived there since beforeColumbus arrived. Samana is a distinct peninsula that haskept the area somewhat isolated until recently.
What is the value of a healthy, working mule, donkey or horse? The average daily wage for picking coconuts is $15 U.S. Theaverage horse costs about $100 U.S., the average mule cancost $300-400 U.S. The families rely on equine for trans-portation of the products and many families still use themfor daily transportation as gasoline is expensive.
How many volunteers have traveled with you over the years(estimated total)? Are they mainly students or practitioners? More than 125 vets and many more helpers (technicians,students and volunteers) have participated in ProjectSamana so far. Each team has at least five vets and an equalnumber of assistants on it.
What should a potential volunteer prepare for if consideringan expedition to Samana? We need students and veterinarians who are flexible,capable of working under very primitive conditions oneminute and then capable of dealing with the same emo-tional and client issues we all encounter stateside thenext minute.
Is there a growing need for equine veterinarians to volunteer services to underprivileged communities?Yes. Even in the U.S. there are opportunities to help horsesused by people who need them to subsist, but can’t pay fortheir healthcare.
How have you grown, personally and professionally,through your experiences there? Let me count the ways! I have grown to love and appreciatethe rich cultures in this area and their real importance in theworld today. We often fail to realize how fortunate we arematerially and underestimate the value of the gift of medicalknowledge we have been given and the importance of shar-ing it. Helping others by helping their animals is a value weoften lose in the day-to-day lives we all live here.
What can the equine practitioner gain by volunteeringtheir services in an “equitarian” project? You will learn the true value and depth of your training,appreciate how to give real service with no regard tofinances and realize the worth of what it is we take forgranted every day.
For more information on volunteer opportunities withProject Samana, please visit www.web.me.com/jgmerriam.
If your practice is involved in volunteer services toimprove the health and welfare of the horse and youwould like to share your story with other AAEP members,please contact Elizabeth Troutman, publications coordi-nator, at [email protected].
Dr. Jay Merriam has led volun-teers to the Dominican Republicfor the past 16 years.
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Terms of service for the current AAEP board members rep-resenting Districts IV, V and VI will expire at the end of2009. In accordance with AAEP bylaws, any AAEP membermay nominate an eligible representative from his or her dis-trict to serve on the board of directors.
Members in Districts IV, V and VI will receive a list inMarch of all members residing in their district who meet theeligibility requirements for board service. If you reside inone of these districts, you are encouraged to nominate amember from the list of eligible candidates.
To be eligible for election to the board, a member must have:
• Been an AAEP member for a minimum of 10 years, and within the past 10 years:
- Chaired a committee or task force or- Served as the primary facilitator of a forum or- Served on a minimum of two committees or - Served on two task forces or- Served on one committee and one task force
For more information on the election process, contact SueStivers, AAEP executive assistant and leadership coordina-tor, at [email protected].
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The AAEP invites all members who currently haveFacebook accounts to join the newly formed AAEP group.This group offers members an additional opportunity toconnect with colleagues, post questions for discussion andmuch more.
Not familiar with Facebook or don’t have an account? Itis easy and free to join. Visit www.facebook.com to getstarted.
New networking opportunity: Join us now on Facebook
Board elections to be held in Districts IV, V and VI in 2009
Nominations are now being accepted for annual AAEPawards. Contact Sue Stivers, executive assistant and lead-ership coordinator, at (859) 233-0147 to obtain any of thefollowing award nomination forms. All award nomina-tions must be received in the AAEP office no later thanMay 15, 2009.
Award winners will be determined by the AAEPNominating Committee and will then be presented to theboard of directors for approval. Award recipients will behonored at the AAEP’s 55th Annual Convention in LasVegas, Nev.
The AAEP is now accepting 2009 award nominations
Lavin CupDistinguished Educator
AwardDistinguished Service Award
George Stubbs AwardSage Kester Beyond the Call
Award
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Educational Partner Profile: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., a world class, state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facility locat-ed in St. Joseph, Mo., is a subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corp., a member of the Boehringer Ingelheimworldwide group.
Boehringer Ingelheim employees embody a corporate culture of customer service andinnovation. They dedicate themselves to developing and manufacturing safe, effectiveand innovative products to be sold only to the equine practitioner. ThroughBoehringer Ingelheim research, development, manufacturing, sales and educational
offerings, equine veterinarians around the world obtain products and leadership skills they need to provide the high-est quality service to their equine clientele.
Boehringer Ingelheim products include:
• Calvenza™-03, the only equine influenza vaccines that include Ohio/2003 • Surpass, the only topical NSAID for the control of pain and inflammation associated with equine osteoarthritis • Sedivet® 1.0% Injection for sedation and anesthesia • Buscopan™ Injectable Solution for abdominal pain associated with equine colic • Hyvisc®, an intra-articular injection for horses • Ventipulmin® Syrup
Boehringer Ingelheim is an AAEP Educational Partner and will continue its exclusive sponsorship of the AAEPPractice Management Seminar for a 13th year. This seminar assists veterinarians with the important business issuesof financial and time management, personal growth and professional development. In a relaxed setting of small andinformal sessions, challenging management issues such as collection, compensation, and time management areexplored. For more information, visit www.aaep.org.
utilize the system, register on the library’s Deliver Edocs serv-ice and identify yourself as an AAEP member. Search resultsand articles will be delivered within two business days.
Buy or sell equipment for your practiceUsing the AAEP Web site’s equipment “for sale” database isan effective way to get the items you need for your practiceat a reduced cost. Whether you’re searching for a vet boxor an ultrasound machine, be sure to visit the online equip-ment listings before making your next purchase. AAEPmembers can post items for sale free of charge. Visitwww.aaep.org/equipment.php.
Sample practice forms keep you from reinventingthe wheelLooking for an evaluation form to use when conducting apre-purchase exam or a sample letter to send to your newclients? Our compilation of sample practice forms covers awide range of common medical and administrative process-es. All samples have been contributed by AAEP members.To access a form, visit www.aaep.org/practice_forms.htm.
Membership benefits, cont.
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Dr. William “Billy” Bergin ofKamuela, Hawaii, was presentedthe 2008 Kansas State AlumniRecognition Award Dec. 8, 2008,at the American Association ofEquine Practitioners’ AnnualConvention in San Diego, Calif.
An AAEP member for more than40 years, Dr. Bergin has dedicated
his life’s work to building the practice of veterinary medi-cine in the Hawaiian Islands. He established the first pri-
vate veterinary clinic in Kealakekua, Hawaii and is credit-ed with building the Case Memorial Veterinary Hospitalin Waimea, Hawaii. He served as lead veterinary forParker Ranch, located on the Big Island, which is one ofthe longest running ranches in the United States. Dr.Bergin is also a noted author who has chronicledHawaiian ranch life in his books.
Dr. Bergin received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture fromK-State in 1959, bachelor’s degree in biological science in1965, a DVM in 1967 and a master’s degree in physiolo-gy in 1968.
Ranching veterinarian honored with Kansas State alumni award
Opportunity Knocks
Associate veterinarianA busy equine practice is looking for an associate veterinarian.Located 1.5 hours from Cleveland, 30 minutes from Pittsburghand 30 minutes from Youngstown. This practice is a combinationracetrack, ambulatory and in-clinic practice. All types of horsesand disciplines. Vehicle provided, paid vacation, CE, licenses anddues paid and travel paid, insurance and 401(k). Pay is highlycompetitive and based on experience. New graduates welcome.Contact Jimmy Boucher at (330) 385-7759 or e-mail [email protected].
Experienced surgeonEquine Services, a private practice located in Simpsonville, Ky., islooking for a surgeon with one to five years experience that isinterested in a long-term commitment. The job will primarilyinvolve surgery, but we are looking for someone with other areasof interest. We believe a surgeon with other areas or interest suchas lameness, internal medicine or theriogenology will thrive in ourpractice. Equine Services is equipped for all types of surgery.
Contact Scott D. Bennett by phone at (502) 722-5079, fax (502)722-0235 or e-mail [email protected].
Equine lameness and sport veterinarianOcala Equine Hospital has a position available for an equine vet-erinarian with experience in lameness and sport horse practice.This individual will be involved in the development of the outly-ing ambulatory sport horse practice in the Ocala area, which willinclude both haul-in cases for evaluation at the clinic and casesseen at local training facilities. With modern, progressive, state-of-the-art equipment and facility, we are able to serve our high-qual-ity clientele’s ambulatory and elective surgical needs.
The hospital is located in the heart of north central Florida horsecountry where the climate is conducive for year-round trainingand for the individual that enjoys the outdoors. Salary is commen-surate with experience, and benefits package will be available onrequest. Please contact Vicki Ferguson, our office manager, forfurther information and to submit a CV at (352) 368-1616.
The AAEP welcomes new members:
Ray A. Acker, DVM, Powell, WYJohn F. Bivens, DVM, Punta Gorda, FLSara Caldwell, DVM, Happy Valley, ORFrancis Paul Condon, DVM,
9-12: Veterinary Thermal Imaging Seminar. Sponsored by the Mid-Coast Veterinary Medical Association. This seminar offers 26 CEhours, including a half-day wet lab on all aspects of EquineDiagnostic Thermal Imaging. Speakers include Tracy Turner, DVM,MS, DACVS, Jim Waldsmith, DVM, Kim Henneman, DVM,Natanya Neiman, DVM, and Mike Corcoran, Master Saddler. Formore information contact Michlynn at Vetel Diagnostics (800) 458-8890 www.veteldiagnostics.com.
14-17: Equine Sports Medicine and Science. Dr. David Marlin willpresent in-depth coverage of the cardiovascular system, respiratorysystem, muscular system, energy production, conditioning programsand thermoregulation. Located at the W.K. Kellogg Arabian HorseCenter. For more information visit www.equineology.com or call(707) 884-9963.
16-19: 14th Annual ABVP Symposium. Downtown Omni Hotel inAustin, Texas. John Dascanio, VMD, DABVP, DACT, will speak onmare and stallion anatomy, physiology and reproductive technology.Nat Messer, DVM, DABVP, will speak on Equine MetabollicSyndrome and thyroid dysfunction. Nineteen hours of CE are available. For more information, visit www.abvp.com.
May
8-9: Annual European Equine Basic Arthroscopy Course - NewMarket. The course provides attendees with information about gen-eral basic techniques. Includes two wet labs. Instructors are Dr.Wayne McIlwraith, Dr. Ian Wright and Dr. K.J. Boening. Located atNew Market Equine Hospital. For registration information, visitwww.tierklinik-telgte.com/telgte-ce.
14-17: 15th Annual Walleye Fishing and Golf Seminar Weekend.To be held at the Commodore Perry Inn and Suites in Port Clinton,Ohio. Fifteen hours of CE offered. For more information, contactDr. Ron Fuller at (740) 344-3061 or visit www.symbiosisinc.org.
16-17: Equine Purchase Days. Naestved, Denmark. InstructorsBjörn Nolting (Germany), Peter van Oijen (Netherlands), RichardMitchell (USA) will discuss various aspects of the prepurchaseexam. For more information please contact: Arno Lindner, by e-mail: [email protected] or visit www.cicade.info andwww.agpferd.com.
June
4: Basic Arthroscopy. Presented by Dr. Wayne McIlwraith. Courseteaches the principles of equine arthroscopy. Instructors include Dr.McIlwraith, Dr. Gary Baxter, Dr. David Frisbie, Dr. LaurieGoodrich and Dr. Chris Kawcak. Please visit the continuing edu-cation Web page at www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/clinsci/ce to registerand pay with Visa or Mastercard. Or call (970) 297-1273 formore information.
5-6: Advanced Arthroscopy. Presented by Dr. Wayne McIlwraith.This course will provide detailed instruction on arthroscopic techniques at the advanced level. Please visit the continuing edu-cation Web page at www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/clinsci/ce to registerand pay by Visa or Mastercard or call (970) 297-1273 for moreinformation.
July
18-24: 31st Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures. Twin Waters Resort,Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. Lameness: From Head toToe - Sue Dyson and William Moyer; Equine Internal Medicine andPharmacology - Hal Schott and Tony Mogg. For more information,visit www.eva.org.au
August
6: 3th Annual Hambletonian Continuing Education Wet Labs forEquine Veterinarians. Meadowlands Racetrack, E. Rutherford, N.J.Morning and afternoon sessions. Four or eight CE credits. ContactGordon Sulcer at (973) 240-7471, [email protected] visit www.firstchoicemarketing.us.
7-8: Florida Association of Equine Practitioners 2nd AnnualPromoting Excellence Foot/Farrier Symposium. Located inOrlando, Fla. For more information, visit www.faep.net.
7: 10th Anniversary Hambletonian Continuing EducationSeminar for Equine Veterinarians. Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel,E. Rutherford, N.J., 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Five CE Credits. Nocharge to DVM participants. Contact Gordon Sulcer at (973)240-7471, [email protected] or visit www.firstchoicemarketing.us.
AAEP CE Opportunities
July 19-21, 2009Focus on the Foot and 17th Annual Practice Management SeminarColumbus, Ohio
December 4-9, 200955th Annual ConventionLas Vegas, Nevada
For more information, contact the AAEP office at (859)233-0147 or (800) 443-0177 or online at www.aaep.org.Click on Meetings/CE.
Meetings and Continuing Education
For a full listing of continuing education events, visit www.aaep.organd click on “Continuing Education Calendar” under theMeetings/CE pull-down menu.
Due to space limitations, only CE courses sponsored by veterinaryassociations or colleges of veterinary medicine will be listed.
