Welcome to Las Vegas and the AAEP 61st Annual Convention! You have come here expecting the very best in equine veterinary continuing education and I am certain you will not be disappointed. Las Vegas has in the past proven to be an outstanding location for our convention and I am confident you will have a great time again this year.
The AAEP strives to present the best CE anywhere for the equine practitioner. For this meeting, Dr. Kathy Anderson, president-elect and 2015 convention program chair, has worked diligently to develop a program that blends practical “take home” information as well as cutting-edge scientific abstracts. The Educational Programs Committee, led by Chair Dr. Eric Mueller and Vice Chair Dr. Phoebe Smith, has provided a tremendous amount of support. All are to be commended for their outstanding efforts on behalf of the membership. Las Vegas will prove to be one of the best AAEP conventions ever.
The AAEP Convention would not be possible without the support of our Educational Partners. Their generosity ensures AAEP is able to offer a high quality educational experience in a fun environment to help our members towards their goal of improving the health and welfare of the horse. During your visit to the trade show, please take a moment to thank all our Educational Partners for their efforts on behalf of AAEP and its members.
As your 2015 President, I was proud to represent the AAEP as I met veterinary colleagues in the United States and abroad. As I traveled on behalf of the AAEP, I continually saw the positive impact of AAEP members upon the veterinary and equine communities. I have also been fortunate to have been supported by an outstanding Board of Directors and I thank each of them for ably working so hard to realize the mission of our organization.
It has truly been an honor serving as your President. Thank each of you for the wonderful work you do every day as equine veterinarians.
