Please note that these resources were developed in response to the 2020 COVID lockdown, to assist veterinary faculty as they developed online-only courses. As of 2023, the resources may no longer be available.

Grow your knowledge of equine clinical care with turn-key online education offered by the AAEP.  The content presented here is sourced from a variety of mediums: AAEP convention presentations*, practicing veterinarians and the academic community.

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Questions about a presentation you see here? Contact Karen Pautz, AAEP director of education, at kpautz@aaep.org.

 

Tentative Presentation Schedule:

• April 14: Equine Neurologic Examination by Dr. Sarah Reuss. 

             Join Dr. Reuss as she details a complete equine neurologic exam, including the goals of the exam, gathering patient history, performing the physical exam, an in- depth discussion of cranial nerves, reflexes, the moving exam, and neuroanatomical localization. (60 minutes)
 

• April 16: How to Determine if a Wound Involves a Synovial Structure in the Field by Dr. Jacqueline Hill

              AAEP 2019 Convention Recording: see log-in information below (20 minutes) 
 

• April 21: DIY Equine Rehab: Tools that You Can Use at Home by Dr. Sherry Johnson

              Dr. Sherry Johnson of Colorado State University brings us literature micro-bursts with case-application examples of at-home equine rehabilitation strategies you can tailor for your own use. (54 minutes)
 

• April 23: What is an Equine Sarcoid and How Can It Be Managed? by Dr. Derek Knottenbelt

             AAEP 2019 Convention Recording: see log-in information below
 

• April 28: A Case-Based Approach to Equine Podiatry by Dr. Craig Lesser

              Dr. Craig Lesser of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital shares several interesting podiatry cases in both newborns and adult horses. (49 minutes)
 

• April 30: Strategies for Retained Fetal Membranes by Dr. Chelsie Burden

              AAEP 2019 Convention Recording: see log-in information below
 

• May 5:  Referral Center Colic: How to work up as an Intern by Dr. Holly Stewart

             The talk is geared strongly toward those practitioners going to a referral hospital setting, but there are many tips that are applicable to new graduates in ambulatory practice as well. Additionally, Dr. Stewart shares a couple of cases for discussion at the end of the presentation. (42 minutes)
 

• May 7: How to Maximize Standing Chemical Restraint in the Field by Dr. John Hubbell

            AAEP 2018 Convention Recording: see log-in information below
 

• May 12: How to Diagnose and Manage Corneal Ulcer (Parts 1 and 2) by Dr. Kathyrn Wotman

              Part 1: "Equine Cornea: It's Where the Fun Begins!"
              Part 1 of this two-part series covers a brief description of corneal anatomy and what different colors in teh cornea indicate. This will help direct treatment for corneal pathology. (14 minutes)

             Part 2: "Equine Corneal Disease"
             Part 2 of this two-part series covers, more specifically, corneal ulceration and corneal stromal abscesses. It focuses on signs to look for when making the diagnosis and on specific treatment plans.(38 minutes)
 

• May 14: Essential Components of the Pre-purchase Exam by Dr. Reese Hand

              AAEP 2019 Convention Recording: see log-in information below (18 minutes)
 

• May 19: Clinical tricks to equine castrations in the field by Dr. Luke Bass
  
   Dr. Luke Bass of Colorado State University shares tips and tricks for castrating a horse. This presentation walks you through steps to take from the physical examination to completing the routine castration. Dr. Bass will highlight some recent clinical research projects that have been done with field anesthesia, and which antibiotics can be most helpful. (25 minutes)
   

• May 21: Navicular Syndrome by Dr. Vern Dryden

              AAEP 2018 Convention Recording: see log-in information below
 

• May 26: Workup of the "Poor Performance" Case by Dr. Erin Contino

         The horse isn't lame -- he's just "not right." How do you deal with that? Dr. Erin Contino of Colorado State University walks you through the exam process. (63 minutes)

• May 28: How to Use the Madigan Foal Squeeze Technique for Treatment of Maladjustment Syndrome and for Performing Minor Procedures and Administration of Plasma in Healthy Neonatal Foals by Dr. John Madigan

            AAEP 2018 Convention Recording: see log-in information below
 

• June 2: Veterinarian Biosecurity Training (Canadian Equestrian Federation presentation) by Jean-Yin Tan 

A biosecurity training webinar for equine veterinarians to learn how to coach clients who manage events or facilities. Dr. Jean-Yin Tan will explain the rationale behind biosecurity plans and help veterinarians increase their depth of knowledge on biosecurity plan development. (75 minutes)
 

• June 4: How to Radiograph Cheek Teeth by Leah Limone       

  AAEP 2018 Convention Recording: see log-in information below (14:30 minutes) 
 

• June 9: Field Emergencies: Cases and Lessons Learned from a Current Intern 

Dr. Jamie Clark, DVM, shares some interesting cases and lessons learned in her time as a field service intern at Colorado State University. (18 minutes)
 

• June 11: Sharpening Dental Radiograph Interpretation Skills by Robert Baratt              

AAEP 2019 Convention Recording: see log-in information below 
         

• June 16: Equine Reproductive Management in a Cooled-Transported Breeding by Patrick McCue

Dr. Patrick McCue of Colorado State University reviews common veterinary practices for management of mares when using cooled-transported semen. This includes evaluation of mares, ordering semen, induction of ovulation, and challenges associated with breeding management and reproductive problems of mares.   (25 minutes)
 

• June 18: The Pruritic/Hivey Horse: Allergies and Urticaria by Stephen White

           AAEP 2019 Convention Recording: see log-in information below        
 

• June 23: High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare

Dr. Margo Macpherson of the University of Florida discusses high-risk pregnancies in mares: what constitutes a high-risk pregnancy, clinical presentations, ultrasound for assessment, monitoring the fetus, and treatment options. (48 minutes)
 

• June 25: Examination and Treatment of Lameness from the Stifle through the Foot by Cooper Williams

           AAEP 2019 Convention Recording: see log-in information below (44 minutes)
 

• June 30: What we Know About Hemp for Horses: Clinical Observations and Pharmacokinetics by Chelsea Luedke

Clients are asking about CBD for their horses, and veterinarians need to be prepared with basic knowledge of cannabis.  Dr. Chelsea Luedke of VetCS covers plant types, endocannabinoid system, phytocannabinoid mechanism of action, cases, product selection/evaluation, and legality for veterinarians.  Cannabinoid research is quickly evolving! (42 minutes)
 

• July 2: How to Perform and Document an Oral Examination by Claudia True 

           AAEP 2018 Convention Recording: see log-in information below (20 minutes)
 

• July 7: Equine Neurologic Cases by Sarah Reuss 

Dr. Sarah Reuss, VMD, DACVIM, shares equine neurologic cases, including signalments, diagnoses, treatments and outcomes. (56 minutes)
 

• July 9: Examination of the Equine Foot by Tracy A. Turner

          AAEP 2018 Convention Recording: see log-in information below (33 minutes)
 

• July 14: Equine Joint Therapies: Traditional, Biologic, and Systemic by Colton McInturff

​​​​This presentation by Dr. Colton McInturff of the University of Colorado is an overview of some of the commonly used therapies in horses for treatment of musculoskeletal pain and disease. The topics covered include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, and briefly, biologic therapies and supplements. (27 minutes)

• July 16: Postpartum Complications in the Mare by Karen Wolfsdorf

           AAEP 2019 Convention Recording: see log-in information below  (34 minutes)
 

• July 21: The Parasite Journey of the Horse by Martin Nielsen 

This is an entertaining (yes, even parasitology can be entertaining!) seven-part series by Martin Nielsen of the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky.

The Parasite Journey of the Horse 1: Strongyloides westeri

The Parasite Journey of the Horse 2: Parascaris spp.

The Parasite Journey of the Horse 3: Small Strongyles

The Parasite Journey of the Horse 4: Bloodworms

The Parasite Journey of the Horse 5: Tapeworms

The Parasite Journey of the Horse 6: Bots

The Parasite Journey of the Horse 7: Pinworms

• July 23: Making Extractions Possible: Regional Anesthesia by Jennifer Rawlinson

           AAEP 2019 Convention Recording: see log-in information below (30 minutes)

* The convention presentations included have been selected as “core concepts” for new graduates. 

Related proceedings papers can be found here.