Contura at AAEP 2025

The AAEP Annual Convention is the world’s largest gathering of equine veterinarians and a cornerstone for advancing horse health. With this year’s theme, “Explore New Frontiers in Equine Practice,” the program will spotlight emerging research, innovative therapies, and practical solutions that push the boundaries of equine medicine. From groundbreaking science to real-world applications, AAEP provides an unmatched forum for learning, collaboration, and shaping the future of equine care.

Featured Presentations

Revolutionizing Equine Speed Events: The Global Therapeutic Impact of 2.5% Polyacrylamide Hydrogel 

Speakers: Leigh de Clifford BVSc, CertAVP, PGDipVPS, MRCVS, Beau Whitaker DVM, CERP, and JD Conway III DVM

When: Sunday, December 7 at 6:30 AM

Veterinary Innovation Focus: What sets 2.5% polyacrylamide apart in Veterinary Medical Devices

Speaker: Wayne McIlwraith DVM, PhD, FRCVS

When: Sunday, December 7 at 11:30am – Theater 1 in Exhibit Hall B

Retrospective analysis of the long-term use of 2.5% injectable polyacrylamide hydrogel (2.5% iPAAG®) in Thoroughbred racehorse practice: Safety on 701 horses, Efficacy on 205 horses. 

Speaker: Leigh de Clifford BVSc, CertAVP, PGDipVPS, MRCVS

When: Monday, December 8 at 11:30 am – Theater 1 in Exhibit Hall B

Synovial Transcriptomic Response to Intra-Articular 2.5% Polyacrylamide Hydrogel Therapy in Experimentally Induced Equine Osteoarthritis 

Speaker: Lynn. Pezzanite DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-LA

When: Wednesday, December 10 at 8:40 am

Evaluating the Symptom and Disease-Modifying Effects of 2.5% Intra-Articular Polyacrylamide Hydrogel in the Equine Osteochondral Fragment Model for Osteoarthritis 

Speaker: Erin Contino DVM, DACVSMR

When: Wednesday, December 10 at 9:00 am

Retrospective analysis of the long-term use of 2.5% iPAAG in sport horse practice: Safety on 1,000 horses, efficacy on 252 horses 

Speaker: Marc Koene Dr.med.vet. FEI vet del IAVC cert.

ISELP Booth in Tradeshow Exhibitor Hall – Date & Time TBD