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2014 AAEP Officers Jeff Blea, DVM, President G. Kent Carter, DVM, President-Elect Kathleen Anderson, DVM, Vice President James Morehead, DVM, Treasurer Ann Dwyer, DVM, Immediate Past President
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AAEP Mission Statement: To improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.
Equine Veterinary Education is a refereed educational journal designed to keep the practicing veterinarian up to date with developments in equine medicine and surgery. Submitted case reports are accompanied by invited reviews of the subject (satellite articles) and clinical quizzes. Tutorial articles, both invited and submitted, provide in-depth coverage of issues in equine practice.
Equine Veterinary Education (American Edition ISSN 1525-8769) is published monthly by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, an international membership organization of equine veterinarians. Office of publication is 4075 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. Periodicals Postage paid at Lexington, KY and additional mailing office. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Equine Veterinary Education, 4075 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511.
Communications regarding editorial matters should be addressed to: The Editor, Equine Veterinary Education, Mulberry House, 31 Market Street, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5LQ, UK. Telephone: 44 (0) 1638 720250, Fax: 44 (0) 1638 721868, E-mail:
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The authors, editors and publishers do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from actions or decisions based or relying on information contained in this publication. Responsibility for the treatment of horses under medical or surgical care and interpretation of published material lies with the veterinarian. This is an aca- demic publication and should not be used or interpreted as a source of practical advice or instruction.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners cannot accept responsibility for the quality of products or ser- vices advertised in this journal or any claim made in relation thereto. Every reasonable precaution is taken before advertisements are accepted, but such acceptance does not imply any form of recommendation or approval.
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Equi n e veteri nar y educa ti o n A meri can Ed iti o
Editor (UK) T. S. Mair, BVSc, PhD, DEIM, DESTS, DipECEIM, MRCVS
Editors (USA) N. A. White II, DVM W. D. Wilson, MRCVS
Management Group D. Foley T. S. Mair N. A. White W. D. Wilson J. L. N. Wood
Management Board A. R. S. Barr D. Foley
K. Garrett S. E. Palmer
N. A. White (US Editor) S. White
P. Harris W. D. Wilson (US Editor) T. S. Mair (Editor) J. L. N. Wood (Chairman)
Assistant Editors F. Andrews D. Archer F.T. Bain A.R.S. Barr A. Blikslager M. Bowen N. Cohen A. Dart J.-M. Denoix T. Divers P. Dixon W. Duckett B. Dunkel S. Dyson T. Fischer D. Freeman T. Greet R. Hanson P. Harris M. Hillyer M. Holmes P. Johnson
P.T. Khambatta J.-P. Lavoie S. Love M.J. Martinelli I.G. Mayhew M. Mazan C.W. McIlwraith R. Moore A. Parks S. Puchalski C. Riggs H. Schott J. Schumacher S. Semevelos B. Sponseller C. Sweeney H. Tremaine S. Weese P. Wilkins C. Yao
Ex-officio J. Cooney
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