Meet Harry W. Werner, 2009 AAEP President

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Hometown: Philadelphia, Penn. What is your primary goal as AAEP president? My goal is to stay true to the present AAEP strategic plan, Current residence: The foothills of the Berkshire Mountains which has three components: high quality continuing edu- in North Granby, Conn. cation, equine welfare efforts and growing the profession. We want to make the equine veterinary profession as Education: University of Delaware, 1969; University of attractive as we can for young people to enter. Pennyslvania School of Veterinary Medicine, 1974 What is the most significant challenge facing the profes- Current positions: 2009 AAEP President; owner of sion today? Werner Equine It is successfully dealing with the numerous equine welfare issues that increasingly confront us. We must help the pub- Past Positions: AAEP President-Elect and Scientific lic understand what we are doing to protect the horse and Program Chair (2008); Vice President (2007); Treasurer enlist their support for our efforts. The AAEP has accept- (1999-2002), Board of Directors (1995-1999); member of ed these challenges. As daunting as some of these issues Professional Conduct and Ethics, Purchase Examination may seem, each one represents an opportunity for our committees; Past President of Connecticut Veterinary association to improve the quality life of horses. Medical Association What advice do you have for veterinarians who are enter- When did you decide to ing the equine profession? become an equine veterinarian? Join the AAEP! Participate, invest in continuing education and give back to your profession. You will not find any As a kid, I don’t remember ever other resource equal to what the AAEP can give you per- aspiring to any career other sonally and professionally. Develop positive, collegial rela- than baseball and veterinary tionships with other practitioners, practice ethically and medicine. Fortunately for me, educate your clients. and no doubt baseball, fate and a greater passion led me to vet- What is the most rewarding aspect of a career in equine erinary medicine. I was accept- medicine? ed into the University of Pennsylvania School of It continues to be the opportunity to prevent and relieve suf- Veterinary Medicine in 1970. Having never been around fering in horses – to improve their quality of life. After 34 horses, I envisioned myself as a small animal practitioner. years of practice, I still enjoy working from farm to farm. However, after my first two weeks of veterinary school classes, Dr. Jordan Woodcock (our sixth AAEP president) How has your involvement with the AAEP influenced gave me a job drug testing Thoroughbreds at Delaware Park your practice? and show and steeplechase horses along the East Coast. I The superb continuing education regularly offered by the suddenly experienced a world I had never known—and I AAEP has directly impacted the quality of my patient care, was hooked! client service, practice management and practice value. My AAEP involvement has enabled me to thrive in a small Who was the biggest influence on your career? practice by providing access via modern technologies to a My wife, Susan. Veterinary medicine was something I supportive network of skilled veterinary colleagues always wanted to do, but we were married before veteri- around the world. I have learned that “solo” practice can nary school. She worked hard to help me get into veteri- really be an outdated label! The AAEP has also given me nary school, complete my studies and create a successful the opportunity to give something back to the profession practice. She is the heart of our family and the indefatiga- and brought me lifelong friendships. ble guardian of my well-being. When you are not practicing, how do you spend your The greatest professional influences have been the many spare time? mentors and teachers I have encountered throughout my We enjoy our small New England farm and spending career and my involvement with the AAEP. I have also time with our children and grandchildren. I love the learned much from supportive veterinary colleagues, ocean and saltwater fishing and go to the beach whenev- trainers, farriers and horse owners throughout my career. er possible. Continued on page IV iv EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / JANUARY 2009

AAEP’s 54th Annual Convention brings thousands of practitioners to San Diego

The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 54th Annual Convention united equine practitioners across the globe in sunny San Diego, Calif., Dec. 6-10, for cutting-edge education.

With informative lectures, table topic discussions and dry labs, the convention provided quality continued education to 3,201 veterinarians, students and technicians. The trade show brought 2,440 exhibitors to the San Diego Convention Center. Total attendance for the five-day meeting was 6,519.

Dr. Harry W. Werner assumed the AAEP presidency Dec. 9 at the annual President’s Luncheon. Dr. Werner was induct- ed with two new members of the Executive Committee, Drs. The 2009 AAEP Executive Committee from left to right: Dr. Jeffrey T. Berk and William Moyer, and six new members of William Moyer, vice president; Dr. Jeffrey Berk, treasurer; Dr. the board of directors. Harry W. Werner, AAEP president; Dr. Eleanor Green, immedi- ate past president; and Dr. Nat White, 2009 president-elect. The Dec. 9 AAEP Foundation Celebration at the San Diego Convention Center featured humorist Baxter Black and “In a year in which many conventions experienced low two-time Grammy Award winner Lyle Lovett. The live and turnouts, we were pleasantly surprised with attendance at silent auctions held throughout the night raised $119,615 the AAEP meeting this year, which was great,” Foley said. for the AAEP Foundation. “An outstanding scientific program, coupled with the attractive San Diego location, helped set the stage for anoth- David Foley, executive director of the AAEP, considered the er terrific AAEP meeting.” third largest AAEP convention turnout a success in the midst of a staggering economy.

The AAEP congratulates 2008 award winners:

Distinguished Educator Award: George Stubbs Award: John K. and Timothy R. O’Brien, DVM, MS, Marianne Castle Ph.D., and the late John V. Steiner, Lavin Cup: Hanover Shoe Farms DVM, DACT President’s Award: Midge Leitch, Distinguished Life Member: Larry R. VMD Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS

Distinguished Service Award: Susan L. Dr. Larry Bramlage received the White, DVM, DACVIM Distinguished Life Member award at the President’s Luncheon.

Meet Harry W. Werner, cont.

How do you manage a practice and a personal life? an/handler safety, improve efficiency and reduce liability Having a business partner and good support staff allows risk. We employ skilled administrative staff and work me to focus on patient care, have time for my family and hard to create a positive work environment. We have also personal life and stay healthy. worked hard to build positive relationships with our regional colleagues – veterinarians, referral hospitals, My wife is my business partner and our first hire was a trainers and farriers. trained veterinary assistant to ensure patient/veterinari- EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / JANUARY 2009 v

Committee members end service

The AAEP would R. Reynolds Tiffany Hubbs Russ Peterson Paul Stephens like to thank the Cowles, Jr. John Hurtgen Tony Peterson Scott Taylor following outgoing Nancy Diehl Amy Isaac Linda Quodomine Peter Timoney committee members Allan Dorr Brad Jackman Stephen Reed Mats Troedsson for their service. Ann Dwyer Katy Krista Roger Rees Tracy A. Turner Lane Easter Amber Labelle Christina Russillo Wendy Vaala Kathleen Anderson Leslie Easterwood Midge Leitch Carol Sabo Timothy Vail Marvin Beeman Alexandra Eastman Nancy Loving Sergio Salinas Sally Vivrette Ed Boldt, Jr. Mylon Filkins Margo Macpherson Liz Santschi Harry Werner Larry Bramlage Richard Forfa Monty McInturff Charles Scoggin David Whitaker Bo Brock David Frisbie Vasiliki Meisenburg Gregg Scoggins Nat White Matt Brokken Steve Galloway Nat Messer Mary Scollay Suzi White Jennifer Brown Katherine Garrett Shane Miller Debra Sellon Deborah Whitmer Sara Campbell Jon Gieche John Mitchell Robert Shideler Chris Wilhite Andy Clark Eleanor Green William Moyer Stuart Shoemaker Julie Wilson Carol Clark Scott Handlin Steve O’Grady Bruce Solomon Walter Zent Noah Cohen Kevin Hankins Scott Palmer Debbie Spike-Pierce Dana Zimmel Tim Cordes Michael Harry Dean H. Peterson Christine Starer- Douglas Corey Scott Hay Eric Peterson Smith

Thanks for another great convention! VI EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / JANUARY 2009

AAEP partners with Intervet/Schering-Plough to support rescue facilities

The AAEP and Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health AAEP-member veterinarians who work with equine res- have announced a program that will provide core equine cue and retirement facilities may apply to the program to vaccines to qualified equine rescue and retire- receive cost-free vaccinations. Additionally, sales of all ment facilities across the United States. Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health equine vaccines to participating veterinarians will count toward the pro- The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief gram contribution fund at one dose of vaccine for every Campaign was unveiled at the AAEP’s 100 doses purchased. 54th Annual Convention with the mission to help overburdened equine rescue and AAEP-member veterinarians or vet- retirement facilities so they can rehabilitate, erinarians who partner with an revitalize and ultimately re-home America’s AAEP-member veterinarian may apply to the program. unwanted horse population. Facilities will be evaluated for compliance with AAEP Care Guidelines for Equine Rescue and Retirement Facilities and obtain a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

For more information on this program, visit www.UHVRC.org or contact Dana Kirkland, AAEP industry education and development coordinator at [email protected] or 859-233-0147.

From left: Ron McDaniel, equine business manager for Intervet/ Schering-Plough Animal Health; Cynthia V. Gutierrez, DVM, technical services veterinarian for Intervet/Schering-Plough; Eleanor Green, DVM, 2008 AAEP president; and Miles Hildebrand, DVM, veterinarian at Blue Water Equine Hospital.

Mystery Match Challenge an ideal opportunity to give back

Now is the time to join the AAEP Foundation in its mission to improve the lives of horses. Thanks to a “mystery” donor, donations to the AAEP Foundation will be doubled during 2009.

The AAEP announced the Mystery Match Challenge at the 54th Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 7, urg- ing members to “meet the challenge” of doubling up to $250,000 of contributions.

“The participation of AAEP’s members is vital to the success The AAEP Foundation Inc., a 501(c) 3 organization, is the of the Foundation’s mission to help horses,” said Dr. Harry charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Werner, AAEP Foundation president. “This incredible dona- Practitioners (AAEP). Founded in 1994, the AAEP tion and Mystery Match Challenge is a wonderful opportu- Foundation is dedicated to the health and welfare of the nity to make an impact in the AAEP Foundation’s effort to horse. Since its inception, the Foundation has allocated help horses and veterinarians.” more than $1 million to support education, outreach and research. One hundred percent of contributions are used for Your donations help in three primary ways: the benefit of horses and their caregivers. • Scholarships for equine veterinary students For more information on this program or to make a dona- • Education for AAEP members and their clients tion, contact Robin Hollar, Foundation development coor- • The coordination and funding of equine research dinator, at 859-233-0147 or [email protected]. EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / JANUARY 2009 vII

Fort Dodge donation to benefit Equine Memorial Program

The AAEP Foundation and Fort Dodge Animal Health protocol. Because of this program, several owners whose launched a new matching challenge program for the horses have been remembered have in turn made donations Foundation’s Equine Memorial Program Dec. 7. This new to the Foundation to fund additional equine outreach. program will provide up to $25,000 in matching funds generously donated “As one of our new ads for the pro- by Fort Dodge Animal Health to the gram says, ‘A friend that’s irreplace- AAEP Foundation. able should also be unforgettable.’ With the Equine Memorial The AAEP Foundation’s Equine Program, you’ll ensure your client’s Memorial Program is designed for friend will be remembered while veterinarians, their clients and horse benefiting other horses,” Dr. owners, to remember a fallen horse. Eleanor Green, 2008 president of Donations of $25 or more are made the AAEP Foundation, said. to the Foundation in the name of an equine friend that has died. Upon The AAEP Foundation Inc. receiving the donation, a compas- (www.aaepfoundation.org), a 501(c) sionate letter conveying sympathy over the loss of their 3 organization, is the charitable arm of the AAEP. equine companion is sent to the horse owner. The letter Founded in 1994, the AAEP Foundation is dedicated to the communicates the Foundation’s commitment to support- health and welfare of the horse. The AAEP Foundation’s ing education, research and benevolent efforts for horses mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse and their caretakers. through support of research, education, benevolence and the equine community. Fort Dodge Animal Health will match tax-deductible gifts made to the Equine Memorial Program before December For more information, visit www.aaepfoundation.org or 31, 2009. contact Pam Shook, industry relations assistant, at [email protected] or 859-233-0147. Over the years, many veterinary practices have made this valuable program an important part of their client relations

Educational Partner Profile: Platinum Performance

As a company dedicated to increasing the role of nutrition in veterinary practice, Platinum Performance is pleased to begin its eighth year as an educational partner with the American Association of Equine Practitioners and join the AAEP and the Race for Education in the Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program. This unique scholarship program is designed to benefit veterinary students interested in equine practice.

Platinum Performance also is pleased to provide its Equine Health Series Nutrition Bulletins to veterinary practitioners. These bulletins can be used to educate clients about a variety of clinically relevant pre- ventive, therapeutic and sports nutrition applications. The newest bulletins cover topics such as Feeding for Digestive Health and Efficiency, Joint Health, Allergy, Coat Health and Mare Fertility and Reproduction.

In 2009 Platinum Performance will continue its mission of providing veterinarians and their clients a full line of high-quality nutritionals, such as the new Platinum PerformanceTM CJ, the Equine Wellness, Performance and Complete Joint formula. To learn more about Platinum Performance’s veterinary nutritionals, please call (866) 553- 2400 or visit www.platinumvet.com. VIII EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / JANUARY 2009

2008 Silent and Live Auction raises over $119,000 for Foundation

The AAEP Foundation wishes to thank the following people, practices and companies who donated or purchased items for the 2008 Foundation live and silent auctions.

Purchasers Mark Glassford Deborah Reeder Don Vrono Fort Dodge Animal Marta Granstedt William Riddle Jeffrey Warren Health John Adams Eleanor Green Thomas Rogels Carolyn Weinberg Game Ready Veterinary Pam Aleong Mary Hanrahan Bill Rood Susan Werner Hamilton Thorne, Inc. Duncan Alexander Scott and Darlene Hay B.A. Rucker Craig Whalley IDEXX Pharmaceuticals John Allender Raymond Heinrichs Robert Ruckman Jeremy Whitman Intervet/Schering-Plough Kathleen Anderson Daniel Heistand Fred and Marlene Rule Jeanne Willems Animal Health Scott Anderson Joan Henderson Carol Sabo Joseph Yocum Jane Heart LCC Dixon Appel Stan Henderson Nadine Saloman Kautz Family Vineyards Matt Barber Kimberly Henneman Elizabeth Schilling Donors Life Data Labs, Inc. David and Roxy Bell David Hermann Gregg Scoggins Midland Bioproducts Julie Berthold Justin Janssen Mary Scollay AAEVT Corp. Joseph Bertone Karl and Karen Jernstedt Liz Scott American Quarter Horse Mongolian VET Net John Beug Rodney and Jean Debra Sellon Foundation Moxie Equestrian, Inc. John Bitter Johnson Jerry Sellon America’s Acres Safety MWI Veterinary Supply Chet Blackey Jim Joyce Shelley Shaddock Products and NTRA Advantage Glenn Blodgett Anthony Kelley Alan Sibinic Equipment Nutramax Labs, Inc. Ed Boldt Darrin Kelley Lowell Smalley AVMA PLIT Nutrena Robin Boos Roy Kipper Woody Smith Andover Healthcare, Inc. Pfizer Animal Health Larry Bramlage Keith Kleine James Speer Boehringer Ingelheim Pierce Management Bernard Brennan Gary Koehler Julie Speer Vetmedica, Inc. Development Nancy Brennan-Gorman Pim Koenig Mike Steward Chateau Chevalier Platinum Performance, Tom Brokken John Lee Mike Stewart Winery Inc. Kim Brown Thomas Lenz Chris Stockwell Compendium Equine Professional Rodeo Stuart Brown Wallace and Debby Jan-Hein Swagemakers Dreyer Wine Co. Cowboys Association Denise Burbary-Muston Liberman Terry and Elaine Emerald Valley Natural PS Broker, Inc. Steve Burns Kathy MacGillivray Swanson Health Purina Mills Randy Burrus Robert Magnus Nick Tallarico Equine Business Magna Entertainment John Byrne Semira Mancill Lloyd Tate Management Corporation Jamie Campbell Karen Marcotte Melanie Taylor Strategies Merial Kent Cantrell Michael and Jean Martin Laura Thompson EquiFit, Inc. Reata Equine Veterinary Brian Carroll Jennifer Marvin Stephanie Thompson EVMT-Boot, LLC Group Francisco Casaus Kevin May Kelly Tisher Exodus Breeders Rhinebeck Equine LLP Robert Chabot Paul McCune Charles Tobias Corporation Rood and Riddle Equine Shana Chase Monty McInturff Bryan Toliver First Choice Marketing, Hospital Carol Clark Wayne McIlwraith Claudia True LLC RustRidge Ranch and Nancy Collins Jim McNutt Marc Van Eemeren Fisher Wallace Winery Reynolds Cowles Margo McPherson Sally Vivrette Laboratories Santa Anita Park Susan Crane David Meade Wes and Becky Vogt Foalert, Inc. Enda Currid Deborah Miles Continued on page XI Nadia Czajkowski Hally Miles Moore Doug Daniels John Mitchell Mike Davis Romy Modomo Hans Delaunois- Thomas Monfort Vanderperren James and Michelle Robert Deward Morehead Polly Dunlavy Dean Neely Sydney Easley Jennifer Narbonne Rolf Embertson Craig Niblett Douglas Engers Gary Norwood Mylon Filkins Michael Obrien David Fitzpatrick David Orton Robert Fleck Kathryn Ott Kevin Foote David Paton Patrick and Heather Ford Ann Pearson-Wegner Richard Forfa Aimee Peel Ann Frederick Kim Peterson Fred Gardner Diane Rach Gary Garfinkel EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / JANUARY 2009 IX

Papers now being accepted for the AAEP 55th Annual Convention

Members of the AAEP and other individuals are invited to new subject or for gathering information that may be con- submit scientific papers, “how to” papers and review papers flicting. Although a review paper does not necessarily con- for consideration for presentation during the 55th AAEP tain original data, it is anticipated that the presenter will Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., December 5-9, 2009. be someone with considerable experience in the field.

Types of papers accepted: Abstracts < 250 words are limited to 20 minutes. Authors Scientific paper presentations are limited to 20 minutes who intend to publish in a refereed journal may submit an each during the program and should be a minimum of 600 abstract < 250 words. An abstract conforming to the words. Special attention will be given by the Educational AAEP guidelines to authors must also be submitted (for Programs Committee to material with practical content or review purposes only) to allow the reviewers to assess the new information. experimental design, materials and methods, statistical analyses, results (with graphs, tables, charts, etc.) and a “How to” papers are limited to 15 minutes each and are discussion of the results as it pertains to interpretation and presented to describe and explain a technique or proce- conclusions. dure used in veterinary medicine or the equine industry. The technique should be relatively new or not widely To submit a paper, go to the AAEP Web site, understood or used in practice. There is no word limit for www.aaep.org. All papers must be submitted online by “how to” papers. Monday, March 16, 2009 at 11 a.m. EST and adhere to the Instructions for Authors. If you have any questions, Review papers are limited to 20 minutes each and are pre- please contact Carey Ross at [email protected]. sented for the purpose of updating the membership on a

Papers on practice management and personal wellness needed for 2009 AAEP Convention

Members of the American Association of Equine To view the “Instructions for Authors” visit Practitioners and other individuals are invited to submit www.aaep.org/call_4_papers_instructions.htm. practice management and personal wellness papers for consideration for presentation during the 55th AAEP Annual Papers for these sessions may be solicited by the program Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., Dec. 5-9, 2009. chair for specific topics that the Educational Program Committee (EPC) decides are timely for presentation. The AAEP realizes the importance of institutionalizing prac- Sessions may be interactive or panel discussions. The EPC tice management as part of continuing education offerings. subcommittee in charge of these seminars will select the pre- To ensure that proper consideration and planning is devot- sentations in accordance with the program chair and the ed to this endeavor, the AAEP is dedicating a half a day at chair of the EPC. This selection will be based on the evalu- the 2009 Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., to a prac- ation of the paper and the relevance of the topic to the sem- tice management and personal wellness session. inar and membership.

Guidelines Presentations submitted for the panel discussions should Practice management and personal wellness papers (manu- contain an outline of the topics to be discussed. Often work- scripts) should follow the same format that is required for books are used in these sessions and they should be submit- scientific papers. The paper should be written in a similar ted with the initial manuscript whenever possible. order as scientific papers, including an introduction, a gen- eral overview of the problem addressed, a description of • There is no word limit for practice management papers. the techniques to be applied, discussion of the results if the • Clearly identify author and title for each item. management techniques are applied, references and • All papers submitted must include a current return acknowledgments. Many of these presentations involve address, e-mail address, and phone and fax numbers. much personal experience and opinion. The papers should • All papers must be submitted to Carey Ross at reflect the writer’s opinion and factual evidence from pre- [email protected] before March 2, 2009. vious work or publications. X EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / JANUARY 2009

AAEP members needed to speak at 2009 Purina Mills Horse Owner’s Workshops (HOW®)

Once again, the time is here for exciting veterinary opportu- brochure series. These custom-designed, ready-to-use pre- nities, the Purina Mills Horse Owner’s Workshops (HOW®). sentations are perfect to use when talking to large groups These events are billed as the No. 1 horse owner education of horse owners about equine health. Each presentation events in the U.S. The “edutainment” event brings can be downloaded to your computer directly together top clinicians, trainers, equine experts from the AAEP Web site or is available on CD- and veterinarians to enhance horse owners’ ROM. To request a presentation on CD-ROM, understanding of their horses and instruct horse contact Dana Kirkland, owner education coor- owners on how to provide better care. Purina dinator, at [email protected]. There is no Mills’ dealers host the events in local markets, charge for the CD. allowing program customization while providing a forum for local topics of interest and specific HOW® events are held January-April, and are horse health issues to be addressed. being formed now. Veterinarians who wish to participate are encouraged to contact their Purina Mills feed specialist The AAEP has made it easier for veterinarians to accept for details. A directory of Purina Mills feed specialists and a speaking opportunities by providing a collection of schedule of events can be found at www.equinevetnutri- PowerPoint presentations based on the Bayer educational tion.com or by calling (800) 227-8941.

A chance to make a difference: AVMA Fellowships in Washington, D.C.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-2010 Security, Department of Health and Human Services and American Veterinary Medical Association’s Congressional United States Congress. Science and Executive Branch Fellowships. AVMA fellows use their veterinary knowledge and experience to help guide AVMA Fellowship applicants should express an interest in the decisions of those who hold legislative power. AVMA public policy and veterinary advocacy. The successful appli- Fellows gain an understanding of the legislative and execu- cant will possess analytical skills, writing abilities and scien- tive branches of Federal Government, offer scientific expert- tific knowledge. AVMA Executive Branch Fellows provide ise as advocates for the veterinary profession and assist in scientific expertise to the Department of Homeland Security. creating legislation on Capitol Hill. The fellowships start in AVMA Congressional Science Fellows serve in a scientific August 2009 and continue through August 2010. role on Capitol Hill. AVMA Fellows receive a stipend to off- set the cost of living in Washington, D.C. The deadline to While many AVMA Fellows return to academia and private apply for the program is Feb. 12, 2009. For more informa- practice, others remain in Washington to work for govern- tion, contact John Sullivan at 800-321-1473, ext. 3208 or mental entities including the Department of Homeland visit www.avma.org/advocacy.

The AAEP launches improved Get-A-DVM online tool for horse owners

The AAEP recently revamped the Get-A-DVM online tool any time. You may remove your information from the Get- for horse owners, making our members more accessible to A-DVM search engine or you may add additional new clients. Get-A-DVM, a tool offered in partner- information about your practice within your ship with Bayer HealthCare Animal Health, is profile at any time by logging into the AAEP just one of the many opportunities the AAEP Web site, www.aaep.org, and clicking on offers to its members to aid in client out- “Edit Your Profile” under the Membership reach and education. menu tab. This improved listing will allow you to advertise the many services that you As an AAEP member, your information is have to offer for the horse owner. It only takes a automatically included in this feature, but few minutes but will be available to the horse owner for a you have the choice remove your information at lifetime with the click of a mouse. EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / JANUARY 2009 xi

Dr. Joseph Haines passed away in 2008

Joseph M. Haines, DVM, passed away Sept. 19, 2008. He He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical was 69. Dr. Haines, an AAEP member since 1974, was the Association, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical owner of Fairhill Equine Veterinary Clinic in Elkton, Md. Association and the Maryland Veterinary Medical He opened the practice in 1976 after working at the Association. Delaware Equine Center for four years. In his practice, Dr. Haines treated racing, event and pleasure horses. Dr. Haines Dr. Haines is survived by his wife Rosalie Horstman considered his service to more than 300 Amish clients in Haines; two brothers, Richard Haines and David Haines; Pennsylvania one of the most rewarding experiences of his five brother-in-laws; four sisters-in-law and 22 nieces and veterinary career. nephews. Contributions may be made to the Dr. Joseph M. Haines, DVM, Memorial Student Scholarship Fund in A 1972 graduate of the University of California-Davis association with (the) Equine Studies at Cecil Community School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Haines spent most of his College, Cecil College Foundation, 1 Seahawk Drive, veterinary career in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware. North East, MD, 21901.

The AAEP Welcomes New Members Shannon Murray, DVM, Columbus, OH Nathalie Jaeger, Da Silva, Vila Velha, Brazil Misty Ann Rhett, DVM, Kimberly, ID Cindy Dewi Duff, DVM, Hope Mills, NC Tanya Anderson, DVM, Gladstone, MB, Nathaniel Brance Royals, DVM, Trevor Ferguson, DVM, Mulino, OR Canada Hattiesburg, MS Mark Langevin, DVM, Weatherford, TX Andrea Bischofbeger, DVM, Theresa Park, Trevor Shamanski, DVM, Brandon, MB, Ricardo J. Loinaz, VMD, Ocala, FL Camden, NSW, Australia Canada Stephanie Anne Roy, DVM, Ringoes, NJ Douglas L. Brunk, DVM, Grand Island, NE Jasmien “J.G.” Thiry, DVM, Bears, Ellice Rubin, DVM, Agoura Hills, CA Marco Antonio Figoli, Caracas, Miranda, Netherlands Sarah E. Sossamon, DVM, Mountain Venezuela Tara Timpson, DVM, Kanab, UT Home, AR Liberty Getman, DVM, Kennett Square, PA Travis Thurman, DVM, Bakersfield, CA Thomas Maltman, DVM, Saskatoon, SK, The AAEP Congratulates Canada Recent Graduates Landman Marco, DVM, Eindhoven, Netherlands Alana M. Alpern, DVM, Berkeley, CA Travis McVey, DVM, Winchester, KY Katie M. Baeyens, DVM, Little Rock, AR

Auction, cont.

Steinbeck Country Michael and Barbara John Hennessey David and Carol Meade Juan Samper Equine Clinic Conaway Jim Hill Jay Merriam Cindy Schonholtz Superior Equine Steve Conboy Rex Hinshaw John and Elizabeth Mary Scollay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reynolds Cowles John and Linda Hurtgen Metcalf Robert Shideler Tamber Bey Vineyards Ralph D’Agosta Karen Isberg Paul Miller Roger and Pam Shook Tennessee Equine Hospital Ann Dwyer John and Bonnie Ismay Robert Miller Guenter Seidel The Franklin-Williams Jack and Sydney Easley Brad Jackman Shane Miller Gregg Scoggins Company Leslie Easterwood Justin and Mary Janssen John Mitchell Robin Stronk Duncan Alexander Steven Edsall J. Clyde Johnson Richard Mitchell Terry Swanson Kathleen Anderson Tara Fanning Thomas Juergens Jonathan Moeller Marcia Thibeault Roxy Bell Chip Fisher Rob and Linda Keene Ronald Moorhead Parry and Peggy Thomas John and Victoria Richard Forfa Keith Kleine Jim and Michelle Mark Thorkildson Bennett Ben and Eileen Franklin Michelle LeBlanc Morehead Kelly Tisher Jeffrey Berk Michael and Ann Midge Leitch William Moyer Scott Toppin Baxter Black Frederick Bob and Nancy Lewis Jorge Murga Charles Vail Jerry and Melinda Black Ron Fuller Roger Magnusson Gary and Nancy Harry and Susan Werner Edward Boldt, Jr. Alicia Garlick Dewanna Marcum Norwood Beau Whitaker Kari Bond Tom Gary Richard Markell Stephen O’Grady Dave Whitaker Thomas Brokken Caren Goodrich George Martin Scott and Janet Palmer Nathaniel White Richard and Jane Brown Douglas Gordon Mark Martinelli Cheryl Price Jeannie Williams G. Kent Carter Dee Gragg Hugh McCampbell Dennis Rach James and Sharon John Haffner Duane and Beverly David and Carey Ross Coffman Scott and Darlene Hay McDavitt Andrea Russell Nancy Collins Stanley Henderson Bob and Debbie Carol Sabo Jorge Colon Kimberly Henneman McDonald Sergio Salinas xii EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION / AE / JANUARY 2009

Meetings and Continuing Education

18-22: Basic Integrated Module Options for Animals College of AAEP CE Opportunities Animal Chiropractic, Wellsville, Kan. For more information, call (309) 658-2920 or visit www.animalchiro.com. July 19-21, 2009 Focus on the Foot and 17th Annual 21-22: The Ontario Veterinary College Equine Opthalmology Case Practice Management Seminar Scenario Investigation Weekend Speakers are Dennis Brooks, DVM, Columbus, Ohio PhD, Dip ACVO, and Chantale Pinard, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVO. For more information visit www.lifelearn.com and click on live December 4-9, 2009 events or e-mail [email protected] 55th Annual Convention Las Vegas, Nevada March

For more information, contact the AAEP office at (859) 11-12: Embryo Transfer in the Mare Passendale, Belgium. A two- 233-0147 or (800) 443-0177 or online at www.aaep.org. day course designed to educate veterinarians on the procedures of Click on Meetings/CE. embryo recovery, identification and evaluation of embryos, processing of embryos for transplantation and/or shipment, embryo transfer, synchronization, super-ovulation and cryopreservation. Course leaders include Dr. Tom Stout (U. Utrecht) and Dr. Peter Daels (Keros). For additional information, call 0032 473766157, e-mail 2009 [email protected] or visit www.keros.be/embryo/.

February April

6-8: The Equine Head Conference Located at The Ohio State 16-19: 14th Annual ABVP Symposium Downtown Omni Hotel in University College of Veterinary Medicine. This conference is ori- Austin, Texas. John Dascanio, VMD, DABVP, DACT, will speak on ented toward the equine practitioner and designed to provide a mare and stallion anatomy, physiology and reproductive technology. practical update on the diagnosis and treatment of the majority of Nat Messer, DVM, DABVP, will speak on Equine Metabollic abnormal conditions of the equine head. For more information, call Syndrome and thyroid dysfunction. Nineteen hours of CE are (614) 292-8727, e-mail [email protected] or visit available. For more information, visit www.abvp.com. http://vet.osu.edu/ce. May 7-9: Equine Lameness Days Sponsored by the Curso Internacional de CAballos de DEporte (CICADE) to be held in Buenos Aires, 14-17: 15th Annual Walleye Fishing and Golf Seminar Weekend Argentina. Instructors include: Philippe Benoit (France), Carlos To be held at the Commodore Perry Inn & Suites in Port Clinton, Espinosa Buschiazzo (Argentina), Barrie Grant (USA), and Rodolfo Ohio. 15 hours of CE offered. For more information, contact Dr. Patelli (Argentina). For more information please contact: Arno Ron Fuller at (740) 344-3061 or visit www.symbiosisinc.org. Lindner, by e-mail: [email protected] or visit www.cicade.info and www.agpferd.com. 16-17: Equine Purchase Days Naestved, Denmark. Instructors Björn Nolting (Germany), Peter 13: Minicourse on “Embryo Recovery and Transfer in the Mare” van Oijen (Netherlands), Richard Mitchell (USA) will discuss vari- Equine Reproduction Concepts, LLC, a reproduction facility locat- ous aspects of the Prepurchase exam. For more information please ed in Amissville, Va. This one-day course is designed to educate vet- contact: Arno Lindner, by e-mail: [email protected] or visit erinarians on the procedures of embryo recovery and processing for www.cicade.info and www.agpferd.com. shipment. For additional information, call 540-937-9832 or e-mail [email protected].

16: Minicourse on “Reproductive Ultrasonography in the Mare” Due to space limitations, only CE courses sponsored by veterinary associations or colleges of veterinary medicine will be listed. Equine Reproduction Concepts, LLC, a reproduction facility located in Amissville, Va. This one-day course is designed to give veterinarians the opportunity to gain experience using ultrasonog- For a full listing of continuing education events, visit www.aaep.org raphy to aid in mare reproductive management. (7 CE credits) and click on “Continuing Education Calendar” under the For additional information, call 540-937-9832 or e-mail Meetings/CE pull-down menu. [email protected].

17-20: “Individual Experience with Ultrasounding In-House Mares” Equine Reproduction Concepts, LLC, a reproduction facility located in Amissville, Va. For additional information, call 540- 937-9832 or e-mail [email protected].