The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) invites submissions for the Annual Convention scientific program. Contribute practical, clinically relevant knowledge that supports equine practitioners in daily practice.

General Paper Guidelines

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Mentorship Opportunity 

What We're Looking For

  • Clinically relevant and applicable to equine practice
  • Clear, practical takeaways
  • Sound scientific and professional standards

Key Dates

Submission Deadline: March 1 (midnight EST)

The submission site will close at the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted.

Before You Submit

  • You can start your submission and finish it on another day—so long as that day is before the deadline. Papers must be complete at time of submission.
  • You must press submit for each paper—not doing so will result in your paper not being included in the review process or being evaluated for the program.
  • Blinded review required
  • No poster presentations

Mentorship Opportunity (AAEP Members Only)

  • AAEP's Research Mentor Program is available to support authors during the submission process.
    • Available to AAEP members
    • Support for first-time or developing authors

Why Submit

  • Share knowledge with peers
  • Advance equine veterinary practice
  • Be part of a respected scientific program
  • Authors of submitted papers receive complimentary Convention registration and an honorarium