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The Equine Foot, Recession-Proof Business Strategies are Focus of American Association of Equine Practitioners' Summer Education Meetings

Release: April 28 2009

Author: severs

By Sally J. Baker

The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) summer education event, Focus on the Foot and the 17th Annual Practice Management Seminar, will provide a comprehensive continuing education package for equine practitioners, July 19-21, in Columbus, OH.

Focus on the Foot will explore the intricacies of one of the most crucial components of equine anatomy—the foot. The 17th Annual Practice Management Seminar program is designed to equip practice managers will the business skills to build a recession-proof practice.

Held concurrently at The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel, these three-day programs feature leading experts in equine foot treatment and practice management strategies. With this two-for-one continuing education event, participants can attend sessions from both programs for one registration fee.

Featured topics at Focus on the Foot include:
· Radiology and ultrasonography
· Biomechanics of the foot
· Medical and surgical treatment of the foot
· Laminitis
· Therapeutic shoeing
· Diagnosing foot disorders
· Etiology and treatment of club feet
· Pain Management

Sessions during the 17th Annual Practice Management Seminar include:
· Employee coaching
· Managing finances
· Client communication
· Preserving practice value
· Associate compensation

Focus on the Foot is sponsored by AAEP Educational Partner Bayer Animal Health. The 17th Annual Practice Management Seminar is sponsored by AAEP Educational Partner Boehringer Ingelheim.

Multiple registrants from a single practice can save $50 on registration. To register for the meetings, visit www.aaep.org. The deadline for early registration is July 6.

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