Domenico Bianco, DVM, Ph.D., And Renee Fenty, DVM, Join Veterinary Specialists Of The ValleyNovember 30, 2010 Domenico Bianco, DVM, Ph.D., and Renee Fenty, DVM, have joined Veterinary Specialists of the Valley in Woodland Hills, Calif. Dr. Bianco previously worked at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital of Tinton Falls, N.J. Dr. Fenty was previously at Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment & Specialties, which is affiliated with Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
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CARES Names Edwin Darrin, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, Head Of NeurologyNovember 30, 2010 The Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services (CARES) of Langhorne, Pa., has named Edwin Darrin, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, as head of neurology. Dr. Darrin offers services such as MRI, pain management, spinal surgery, brain surgery and electrodiagnostic testing. He comes to CARES from Veterinary Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Tammy Beckham, DVM, Ph.D. Named Director Of FAZD CenterNovember 30, 2010 Tammy Beckham, DVM, Ph.D., has been named the new director of the National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense (FAZD Center) at Texas A&M University. Dr. Beckham, who has served as the FAZD Center’s interim director since March, will continue to serve as director at Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.
Abaxis Inc. Welcomes Andrew Rosenfeld, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, To Advisory BoardNovember 30, 2010 Abaxis Inc. of Union City, Calif., has welcomed Andrew Rosenfeld, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, to its advisory board. Dr. Rosenfeld has practiced small-animal critical care and emergency medicine for 18 years, and served as hospital director for Paradise Valley Emergency Animal clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., for three years.
Vet Public Relations Leader DiesApril 17, 2009 Ralph Lee, president of the Veterinary Assn. Management of Maury, N.C., died unexpectedly on March 23. He was 68. After graduating from Atlantic Christian College, now Barton College, Lee worked with the North Carolina Board of Health and later pursued his interest in country music as a promoter and producer of country performances. In the 1980s, Lee began his 24-year career in public relations in veterinary medicine. During this time, Lee and his wife, Martha, directed the South Carolina Assn. of Veterinarians, and in 1996, helped three veterinarians organize the Virginia Academy of Small Animal Medicine. More recently, Lee helped form the North Carolina Animal Academy. <HOME>
Eli Lilly And Co. Names New CEOApril 17, 2009 Eli Lilly and Co. President and Chief Operating Officer John Lechleiter, Ph.D., will assume the role of chief executive officer on April 1. He replaces CEO and Chairman of the Board Sidney Taurel, who spent nearly 37 years with the company. Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly is parent company of Elanco Animal Health in Greenfield, Ind. <HOME>
Dee, Meyer Join AVMA Executive BoardApril 17, 2009 Larry Dee, DVM, of Hollywood, Fla., has been elected to represent District IV of the American Veterinary Medical Assn. He succeeds Dr. Larry Corry representing Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico. Dr. Dee, who is co-owner of a companion animal hospital, is also an alternate delegate for Florida to the AVMA House of Delegates. Thomas Meyer, DVM, of Vancouver, Wash., has been elected to represent District XI. He succeeds Dr. Richard Coon for the district that comprises Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Dr. Meyer, who is co-owner with his wife, Dr. Jean Meyer, of a mixed animal practice, has been on the House of Delegates as a delegate or alternative delegate since 1995. Thomas Meyer, DVM Both terms will run from 2008-2014. AVMA will install the two executive board members at its annual convention in New Orleans on July 23. <HOME>
Company Unveils Canine Breed TestApril 17, 2009A human and animal health life sciences company says it is launching one of the first commercial DNA-based diagnostic tests that can genetically determine the breed composition of dogs. MetaMorphix Inc. subsidiary MMI Genomics is launching Canine Heritage, a diagnostic test that uses DNA technology to certify up to 38 major breeds. The test requires only a cheek swab sample to be mailed to the company for analysis. Results are returned to owners in four to six weeks. Once the test is available, owners of mixed-breeds and dogs without breed registration papers could take advantage of the technology to directly determine pedigree. The company believes that dog breed analysis will help dog owners and veterinarians address health and behavior issues, as well as satisfying curiosity. A list of the 38 identifiable breeds as well as more information on the new product will be available on the company's website: www.metamorphixinc.com. <HOME>
UC Davis IT Executive To Lead New Eklin DivisionApril 17, 2009 Previously, Dr. Ballance served as director of hospital information technology at the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. He has also consulted with industry software companies and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at North Carolina State University. In addition, Ballance is co-chair of the industry’s DICOM Standards Committee along with William Hornof, DVM, Dipl. ACVR, Eklin’s chief medical officer. The company has also named Larry Sullivan as director of corporate IT and Telecom services. He has more than 15 years managing IT, Telecom and network departments. <HOME>
Wyeth Names New President, CEOApril 17, 2009 Wyeth of Madison, N.J., parent company of Fort Dodge Animal Health, has named Bernard Poussot its president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1. Robert Essner, chairman and CEO, will remain in his current positions through the end of 2007 and then will continue as chairman of the board of directors for a period of transition. <HOME>
