Ohio Vet School Honors Faculty MembersOctober 23, 2015The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine recently honored two faculty members for teaching excellence. Teresa Burns, DVM, and Meghan Herron, DVM, were recipients of the 2015 John Lyman Jr. Award for Clinical Teaching Excellence and Dr. Charles W. Fox Family Teaching Excellence Award, respectively. Each award signifies the recipient’s remarkable ability to teach and commends the work they have done to go above-and-beyond, according to the university. The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Teresa Burns (center) receives the John Lyman Jr. Award for Clinical Teaching Excellence. She stands with two members of the Lyman family. Dr. Teresa Burns is a clinical assistant professor specializing in equine medicine and surgery. Burns received her award based on fourth-year student evaluations and the Division of Educational Resources. She also received a 2015 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching from the entire university earlier this year. Dr. Meghan Herron is a clinical assistant professor in behavioral medicine. Herron received her award based on course evaluation forms from all
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Penn Vet to Host Symposium on Kidney, Urinary HealthOctober 22, 2015The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) will host the Innovation in Kidney & Urinary Health Symposium on November 15. The event is sponsored by Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital’s Comprehensive Kidney and Urinary Care service. Five board-certified specialists from Ryan Hospital will discuss a variety of topics concerning a comprehensive approach to kidney and urinary disorders and disease. Speakers include: Lillian R. Aronson, VMD, professor of surgery; founder and director, Penn Vet Renal Transplantation Program; “Surgical and Interventional Approach to Cancer of the Upper and Lower Urinary Tract” and “Surgical and Interventional Approach to Urinary Calculi.” Dana Clarke, VMD, assistant professor of Interventional Radiology and Critical Care; “Surgical and Interventional Approach to Cancer of the Upper and Lower Urinary Tract” and “Surgical and Interventional Approach to Urinary Calculi.” JD Foster, VMD, staff veterinarian—medicine; director, Penn Vet Extracorporeal Therapy Service; “Global Approach to Chronic Kidney Disease” and “Hemodialysis.” Giacomo Gianotti, DVM, DVSc, staff veterinarian, service head—anesthesia; “Anesthetic Management of the Patient with Renal Disease.” Erica Reineke, VMD, assistant professor of critical care; “Emergency Management of Uremic Crisis.” Seven continuing education …
Women’s Fashion Line Created By VeterinarianOctober 21, 2015Medicine is a stressful occupation. Add to that a father with cancer and that stress level multiplies. Since the veterinary clinic isn’t the place to disengage and free your mind of thoughts, Jennifer Stetcher, DVM turned to fashion. In what little free time she had, Dr. Stetcher sketched designs of women’s clothing. “I found out that my dad’s prostate cancer had spread to his spine, and it was a really hard thing to have to deal with,” she told DNAinfo. “I love what I do as a veterinarian, but it’s not as if I can completely forget everything when I’m [in the clinic] because I have to be very [in tune] with everything. So I started to design just as an outlet and it was exactly what I needed.” Stetcher is originally from Iowa and hadn’t sketched since she was a child. Instead, she realized her dream was to become a veterinarian and worked hard to achieve that goal. Now that she has, she’s turned to sketching as an outlet. That outlet, however, has turned into a little bit of a second job. Stetcher is launching her …
After Dog's Recovery, Tufts University Reminds Owners About the Need for Genetic TestingOctober 20, 2015Recently, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University nursed a dog back to health after it nearly died. Bristol, a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd, was brought to the school’s Foster Hospital for Small Animals in early September, barely responsive and experiencing persistent seizures. Her owner suspected Bristol was suffering from severe ivermectin toxicity, a condition in which ivermectin, the active ingredient in some heartworm prevention medicines, crosses the blood-brain barrier and causes neurological damage. The case, the university says, highlights the value of a simple genetic test that can help owners determine if their pets are vulnerable to what in most cases is a safe, commonly used drug. Bristol required immediate and aggressive care, including the assistance of a mechanical ventilator. She also underwent a brain MRI to rule out other causes of her condition. “It took a great amount of intervention, without which this condition would have been fatal,” said Dr. Terri O’Toole, D.V.M., one of a team of critical care specialists overseeing Bristol’s care. Although …
Ontario Vet College Launches $9 Million CampaignOctober 20, 2015The University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College recently launched a $9 million fundraising campaign for surgery and anesthesia facilities at OVC. The campaign was launched in mid October through the OVC Pet Trust, a charitable fund devoted to the health and wellbeing of companion animals. “The university and OVC have a long-standing commitment to improve animal health and welfare,” said U of G president Franco Vaccarino, Ph.D. “This ambitious campaign will help us develop medical advancements and train tomorrow’s animal care professionals to help ensure healthier and longer lives for pets.” The proposed facilities will contain surgical and diagnostic video and imaging devices, including operating microscopes, orthopedic and neurological equipment and a sophisticated anesthesia and pain management unit. A dedicated suite for minimally invasive procedures will be a first for a veterinary teaching hospital in Canada, according to the university. “Offering the best pet care means offering the best veterinary medical education,” said OVC Dean Jeff Wichtel, BVSc, Ph.D. A previous campaign raised more than $13 million for OVC’s Mona Campbell Center for Animal Cancer.
Study Concludes Baraka Epidural Technique in Dogs is EffectiveOctober 19, 2015José Ignacio Redondo, DVM (Department of Medicine and Veterinary Surgery, CEU Cardenal Herrera) and Fernando Martínez-Taboada, DVM (Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Australia) have teamed to find a more efficient way of identifying the epidurial space in dogs. The veterinary professors analyzed several cases of conscious dogs “in which the running-drip method was used in both lateral and sternal decubitus positions.” The Baraka Epidural Technique was found to be an efficient method in both positions because it “allows anesthesiologists to identify the epidurial space more quickly.” Their successful use of this technique has made them pioneers in the method, which is still not widely used in human medicine, according to AlphaGalileo. This marks the first time this technique has been tested in animals. Drs. Redondo and Martínez-Taboada presented the results of their study at the 12th World Congress of Veterinary Anesthesiology.
Queen Visits Vet School, Sees Old Horse FriendOctober 16, 2015 The University of Surrey is home to a new £45 million ($70 million U.S.) veterinary school. Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip attended the official opening. The royal couple toured the grounds, which included meeting the academics and students, watching demonstrations of the teaching space and animal handling, as well as viewing the animals in the livestock pens, equine examination area and stables, Get Surrey reports. During the visit, the Queen was reunited with Mary Tudor, a horse she knew from the Royal Mews, Express UK reports. Both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip seemed to enjoy their visit, making jokes and showing concern for a dog whose treatment involved running on a treadmill. The opening of the school is an important milestone for students hoping to become veterinarians. Take a look at one such student has to say about the school: We’re guessing that with such enthusiasm for the program, the Queen and Prince Philip were happy to be a part of the opening.
Petplan Selects 15 Veterinary Award FinalistsOctober 16, 2015Pet hospitals in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Canada are vying to be named Practice of the Year at Petplan health insurance company’s annual Veterinary Awards. The top veterinarian, veterinary technician, practice manager and receptionist also will be honored at a dinner taking place Jan. 16 during the North American Veterinary Community conference in Orlando, Fla. A panel of judges took public online voting into account when selecting the 15 finalists from among 33 semifinalists. In all, 4,800 people or veterinary hospitals were nominated for the 2016 awards. The finalists excelled in their impact on veterinary medicine and their commitment to providing exceptional care, Petplan reported. “This year’s group is a truly remarkable representation of the clinics and individuals providing for the health of our pets in North America,” said Natasha Ashton, Petplan’s co-founder and co-CEO. “No matter what their role in the practice, these individuals and practices far exceeded even the highest standards of care.” Petplan, based in Newtown Square, Pa., will transport all 12 individuals and representatives of the three hospitals to Orlando, Fla., for the ceremony. The category winners will receive $1,000 and a $1,000 donation to a pet charity of their choice. The finalists are: Practice of …
LSU Accepting Entries for Art ShowOctober 16, 2015The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine is accepting entries for its 28th Annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art. Pieces must be original and depict an animal. Fish and insects are considered animals for the purposes of the event. The deadline for entries is Jan. 8. The exhibition will begin with an opening reception on March 19 and then run through April 18. A $1,000 Best of Show award will be given and one entry will be chosen to appear on the cover of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Other awards include the Judge’s Awards and Honorable Mentions, as well as the People’s Choice Award. In addition, art show pieces may be selected for the cover of the LSU SVM’s Annual Bulletin, the LSU SVM holiday card and to promote the 2017 International Exhibition on Animals in Art. Jonathan Mayers, a Louisiana artist and Baton Rouge native, will judge all entries. He received his BFA from Louisiana State University and his MFA from the University of New Orleans. For entry details, visit the
U.S. Orders Stockpile of Avian Flu VaccineOctober 15, 2015Ceva Animal Health and Harrisvaccines have been awarded separate $6 million contracts to produce millions of doses of avian influenza vaccine for the National Veterinary Stockpile. The vaccine will be held in reserve in case of another outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a virus that led to the deaths this year of at least 50 million U.S. chickens and turkeys. The contracts were awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The agency stated that the drug stockpile is merely a defensive measure and “does not signal a decision to vaccinate.” Harrisvaccines, based in Ames, Iowa, agreed to manufacture 48 million doses of Avian Influenza Vaccine, RNA, which received conditional license approval in September. Nearly half of the supply will be available within 45 days, the company noted. Ceva Animal Health, a Lenexa, Kan., division of the international company Ceva Santé Animale, will produce 100 million doses of Vectormune AI. “We hope the U.S. poultry producers do not have to suffer through an avian influenza outbreak this fall or during 2016,” said Kristi Moore Dorsey, MS, Ph.D., Ceva Animal Health’s vice president of research and development. “As part of the USDA …
