Northern California Association of Equine Practitioners

07/26/2024

Thanks to our equine emergency go bag resource is easier to share and save than ever! Keep scrolling to see their recommendations for small animal pets.

07/18/2024

Check out the graphic above for hauling tips in the event of a medical emergency that requires transportation to an equine hospital. If you are unsure about the type of health issues that warrant an after-hours call, always contact your primary veterinarian. Lastly, don’t forget to have a discussion with your horse doctor regarding their after-hours policies and availability for responding to emergency calls.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information!

07/10/2024

Join us for a family friendly dinner on the beach in South Lake Tahoe!

2024 NCAEP Biennial Conference on August 10th in South Lake Tahoe for 6 hours of RACE-approved CE!

Register today at norcalaep.org/biennial-conference

07/05/2024

Join us for the 2024 NCAEP Biennial Conference on August 10th in South Lake Tahoe for 6 hours of RACE-approved CE and a special event!

Register today at norcalaep.org/biennial-conference

07/04/2024

Remember to review your Red Flag Day protocols as heat waves intensify! The NCAEP has put together some resources you are welcome to use and share.

Red Flag Day Tips:
bit.ly/NCAEP-redflagday

Equine Emergency Kit:
bit.ly/NCAEP-emergencykit

06/07/2024

Join us for the 2024 NCAEP Biennial Conference on August 10th in South Lake Tahoe!

Register today at norcalaep.org/biennial-conference

10/21/2023

Veterinary technicians are the unsung heroes of every veterinary team, and one week out of a year is not nearly enough time to express our appreciation. Thank you to all the veterinary technicians and nurses who always put our horses’ health at the forefront!

10/20/2023

Kicking off tonight’s CE event at the stunning Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina in Vallejo, CA!

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR
🗓️ Topic: Equine Synovial Injections
Lecture 1: Overview & Best Practices
Lecture 2: When Things Get Complicated: advanced techniques and difficult cases

10/12/2023

Exciting News for UC Davis Veterinary Students and Interns!

We're thrilled to announce that Platinum Performance is generously sponsoring veterinary student attendee tickets for the upcoming NCAEP Event on October 19th in Vallejo, CA. Join us as we delve into 'Equine Synovial Injections' with the renowned Dr. Matt Durham DVM, DACVSMR, at The Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina.

🌟 Program Agenda:
- 5:15 - 6:45 PM: Reception & Dinner
- 7:00 - 7:50 PM: Equine Synovial Injections - Overview & Best Practices
- 8:00 - 8:50 PM: Equine Synovial Injections - When Things Get Complicated: Advanced Techniques and Difficult Cases

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with fellow equine veterinary professionals. Limited spots are available, so contact [email protected] or 650-651-3696 to reserve today!

10/05/2023

📣 Exciting News for NCAEP Members!

Thanks to your valuable input, we're thrilled to announce the NCAEP Educational Events Archive! Now, you can access meeting notes and recordings from our top-notch continuing education events whenever you want.

✅ Never miss a beat: Catch up on sessions you couldn't attend.
✅ Perfect for review: Revisit valuable insights and discussions.
✅ Sharpen your skills: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry knowledge.
✅ Easy access: Everything you need, conveniently in one place.

Stay informed, stay connected, and make the most of your NCAEP membership today.
🔗 www.norcalaep.org/events-archive

09/29/2023

Join us for an exciting RACE-approved CE event hosted on October 19th at the stunning Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina in Vallejo, CA!

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR
🗓️ Topic: Equine Synovial Injections
📅 Date: October 19th
📍 Location: The Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina, Vallejo, CA

Visit our website, www.norcalaep.org/event-calendar, for registration details, event schedule, and further information.

08/15/2023

This event has been RACE-approved for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB RACE approval. Dr. Rana Bozorgmanesh BSc(Hons) BVetMed(Hons) DipACVIM(LAIM) MRCVS is an Internal Medicine Specialist in The Bay Area. She will be presenting on FAST ultrasound use in the field and the essentials of ultrasonography in the field to diagnose the common types of colic encountered in the mare and foal, in order to enable rapid diagnosis and triage.

Register at bit.ly/ncaep0817

Program Agenda:

5:30 - 06:45 PM: Dinner

07:00 - 07:50 PM: The Use of FAST Ultrasonography to Evaluate Equine Colic in the Field

FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) scanning is used in human medicine for evaluation of patients with acute abdominal trauma and has recently been adapted for assessing horses with colic. Attendees will learn how to use this modified protocol known as the FLASH (Fast Localized Abdominal Sonography of Horses) protocol (including equipment, patient preparation, ultrasound technique and interpretation) to detect major intra-abdominal abnormalities in an emergency setting, without needing extensive prior ultrasound experience.

08:00 - 08:50 PM: The Essentials of Field Ultrasonography to Diagnose Colic in the Mare and Foal

Attendees will learn the essentials of ultrasonography in the field to diagnose the common types of colic encountered in the mare and foal, in order to enable rapid diagnosis and triage.

06/08/2023

Thank you to our educational partners Brent & Gerri Brown for getting our trailer to the !

We are excited for the opportunity to present to our equestrian community on disaster response topics.

Drs. Briana Hamamoto and John Madigan will be presenting.

Friday: 10:15 AM
Saturday: 10:45 AM
Sunday: 12:15 PM

Trailer Sponsors:
West Coast Equine Foundation


Educational Partner Trailer Assist:

06/07/2023

We are excited to see you at the Western States Horse Expo this weekend!

Come by our emergency response trailer and attend our lectures to learn more about disaster response planning for your horse.

Thank you to our trailer sponsors and educational partners for keeping us ready to respond: West Coast Equine Foundation Murieta Equestrian Center The Trailer Specialist, Inc.

04/18/2023

The NorCal AEP (NCAEP) and Northeast AEP ( ) have joined forces to welcome farriers and equine practitioners to join us in beautiful Petaluma for a full-day CE event!

A special thanks to our lunch sponsors &

Dr. Sammy Pittman will be our dynamic speaker for this event, with a morning lecture series followed by a live lab in the afternoon.

Lecture 1
Review of the Mechanics of the Distal Limb and Evaluation Radiographically and Clinically.

This lecture will review functional gross anatomy, radiographic anatomy, parameters measured, and external examination of hoof and limb conformation that helps determine loads.

Lecture 2
Using Shoeing Mechanics for the Sound and Lame Horse Part One

This lecture will cover basic recommendations for managing the sound horse and an introduction to rocker shoe mechanics.

Lecture 3
Using Shoeing Mechanics for the Sound and Lame Horse Part Two

This lecture will be a continuation of mechanical shoeing with a case-based emphasis on common foot pathologies encountered. Learn shoeing approaches for negative palmar angle, club feet and podotrochlosis.

04/07/2023

The NorCal AEP (NCAEP) and Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners (NAEP) have joined forces to welcome farriers and equine practitioners to join us in beautiful Petaluma for a full-day CE event!

Dr. Sammy Pittman will be our dynamic speaker for this event, with a morning lecture series followed by a live lab in the afternoon.

Lecture 1
Review of the Mechanics of the Distal Limb and Evaluation Radiographically and Clinically.

This lecture will review functional gross anatomy, radiographic anatomy, parameters measured, and external examination of hoof and limb conformation that helps determine loads.

Lecture 2
Using Shoeing Mechanics for the Sound and Lame Horse Part One

This lecture will cover basic recommendations for managing the sound horse and an introduction to rocker shoe mechanics.

Lecture 3
Using Shoeing Mechanics for the Sound and Lame Horse Part Two

This lecture will be a continuation of mechanical shoeing with a case-based emphasis on common foot pathologies encountered. Learn shoeing approaches for negative palmar angle, club feet and podotrochlosis.

Equine Podiatry Seminar with NCAEP and NAEP

03/21/2023

Who was able to attend our 1st meeting of 2023 with Dr. Frank Andrews?! Join NCAEP for RACE-approved continuing education lectures featuring nationally recognized speakers. Learn more at www.norcalaep.org.

10/29/2022

Only treats, no tricks from the NCAEP at the UC Davis 2022 Fall Symposium. We were excited to once again partner on the equine track for this dynamic CE program!

09/23/2022

The NCAEP was happy to provide support to Placer County Animal Services. We are thankful to our incredible team of volunteers and industry partners for so generously donating their time and expertise.

09/23/2022

𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒:
🧑 𝐒𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄: With repopulation of Mosquito Fire evacuees progressing, the Red Cross shelter at Sierra College will cease operations midday tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 22). Staff are working with the remaining small number of shelter residents to assess needs and access supports.

🐶𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒: With more than 300 animals now redeemed back to their owners, Animal Services staff are working to phase out operations at the Gold Country Fairgrounds by the end of the day on Friday, Sept. 23. Staff will be calling remaining owners of pets at the Fairgrounds to either arrange for pickup, or can transport animals back to our shelter facility on B Ave. in Auburn as needed – if anyone has unique circumstances or needs, please discuss with us!

Both the Gold Country Fairgrounds (209 Fairgate Rd, Auburn, enter via Gate 3 on Pleasant Ave.) and Placer County Animal Services (Placer County Animal Services 11232 B Ave., Auburn) are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. this week for redemptions (starting Saturday, redemptions can continue at our shelter during normal business hours).

Thank you to all our sheltering partners throughout the duration of the Mosquito Fire incident for your assistance.

09/14/2022

09/13/2022

❗❗Tomorrow, animal sheltering operations related to the Mosquito Fire will move from the Nevada County Fairgrounds to the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, in an effort to bring operations closer to home.

All animals currently in Nevada County are being safely, calmly transported by our staff and mutual aid partners to the new location.

Intake of new animals will briefly be suspended on Tuesday to accommodate the move and will resume on Wednesday, 9/14, at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. (For urgent needs, please contact our field services dispatch at 530-886-5500 #2. Animal Control Officers will continue to assist, including with animals in evacuation areas, during this move.) Starting Wednesday, large and small animals can be brought to:

➡️Gold Country Fairgrounds
➡️209 Fairgate Rd, Auburn (Enter via Gate 3 on Pleasant Ave.)
➡️*No chickens/poultry due to avian flu.

Our Animal Services Center on B. Ave in Auburn is still at capacity with animals and not accepting new intakes. We appreciate the partnership of both fairgrounds locations as we've navigated this evolving incident. Thank you to our whole community for keeping our fur babies safe!

For those wanting to help:
Donate needed items through Placer SPCA: https://placerspca.org/donation-drive-mosquito-fire-animal-evacuees/
Or make a monetary donation to our shelter: https://licensepet.com/wl3/don/plcrwd/974

09/13/2022

As of this evening, the has burned 48,700 acres across Placer and El Dorado Counties and is at 16% containment. 11,260 people have been evacuated due to the fire — over 5,900 alone from Placer County. Approximately 5,848 homes in both counties remain threatened due to the fire.

Please continue to check our live evacuation zone map for the latest evacuations and orders: https://pcsogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=34e6172213b540c8b8b064d8a7da4f76

📸 Courtesy of TNF American River Hotshot Bobby Blaine.

09/12/2022

The NorCal equine veterinary community bands together in times of crisis and emergency! Pictured are Sonya Riley and Dr. Katie McFarren with Mill Station Veterinary Service who volunteered their time and expertise on Sunday to care for large animals sheltering from the Mosquito Fire.

We are looking for experienced large animal veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and animal handlers. Sign up for a shift at bit.ly/mosquitofire-ncaep

09/11/2022

UPDATE (09/13) Volunteer slots have been filled at this time.

The NCAEP Emergency Response Team has been deployed to assist with medical care needs for equids sheltering from the Mosquito Fire.

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Unable to pick up a shift? Here are some other ways you can help:

-If you are looking for a way to support the large animal veterinary response to this fire, click the link below:
https://www.norcalaep.org/donate/

-Please consider going through smile.amazon.com and designating the Northern California Association of Equine Practitioners as your charity of choice. You shop just like normal and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to NCAEP! You can also visit our wish list and donate needed equipment directly to our team.
https://smile.amazon.com/?fbclid=IwAR3mjFnAmqtuz2N3eTaDsPwrK5HWLjqa5zBReiUVYBEYoqHG-WKssY--vHc&ref_=smi_ge_rl_rd_gw

09/10/2022

The Auburn Equine- AMC Large Animal Team has been doing incredible work at the Placer County Animal Services large animal shelter!

The NCAEP emergency response trailer acts as a mobile command center, allowing veterinarians to operate in a more efficient and coordinated capacity in the event of a catastrophic emergency like the Mosquito Fire.

Image: (left to right) Tabitha Baldwin, Bryttany Rains, Dr. Briana Hamamoto-Hardman, and Dr. Anne Williams
Auburn Equine Doctors

09/10/2022

We have been deployed. A huge thanks to Brent with Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health and Gerri with Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc. for hauling the trailer up to the Placer County large animal shelter earlier today!

The NCAEP’s Educational Partners are an esteemed group of industry-leading corporations and organizations dedicated to supporting our disaster response and education initiatives. We are grateful for all that they do.

Equine Veterinarians (licensed in CA) and experienced equine handlers can sign up for shifts with the NCAEP using the following link:
www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444a4ae2ba2fb6-mosquito

08/17/2022

We hope you will join us in person, on-site at the UCD Veterinary Campus for the 2022 Fall Symposium. The NCAEP is proud to have partnered once again on the equine track for this event.

NCAEP members register for FREE, email [email protected] to register. This offer applies to the Equine Only Track, which includes the four equine sessions plus the keynote lecture (up to 5 hours CE Credit). Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided for all registrants! Join us at UC Davis for some wonderful continuing education and have fun reconnecting with friends and colleagues. See you there!

For those who can’t join in person, UC Davis is offering an interactive webinar option.

08/09/2022

A great tip from the Napa Community Animal Response Team - Napa CART Group!