LSU School of Veterinary
Medicine Confers Three Advanced Degrees
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine conferred three graduate
degrees at its Diploma Distribution Ceremony for the Graduate
Academic Studies Program on December 21.
Associate Dean for Research and Advanced Studies and Boyd
Professor Thomas R. Klei, Ph.D. presided over the ceremony, and
Dr. Peter F. Haynes, dean of the LSU School of Veterinary
Medicine, greeted the guests. Dr. Stephen D. Gaunt, professor of
veterinary clinical pathology, served as the representative of
the LSU Graduate School and conferred the degrees.
Dr. Xiaobing Tan, BMD
(Shandong, China) received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree
from the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. His
dissertation is entitled, “P-glycoprotein and Membrane
Permeability as Determinants of Xenobiotic Bioavailability and
Bioaccumulation.” His major advisor is Dr. Kevin Kleinow,
professor of veterinary physiology, pharmacology & toxicology.
Amanda Paige DeRouen Polito, BS
(Baton Rouge, La.) received her Master’s of Science (MS) degree
from the Department of Pathobiological Sciences. Her thesis is
entitled, “Depletion of 32-kbp Circular Plasmids from
Borrelia burgdorferi,” and her major advisor is Dr.
Fang-Ting Liang, assistant professor of pathobiological
sciences.
Ildiko Katalin Polyak, BS
(Danbury, Conn.) received her Master’s of Science (MS) degree
from the Department of Pathobiological Sciences. Her thesis is
entitled, “Characterization of a Virulence Related Hypothetical
Protein in Edwardsiella ictaluri,” and her major advisor
is Dr. Ronald Thune, professor and head of the Department of
Pathobiological Sciences.
Also recognized were three graduates who received their PhDs in
August 2007.
Andrew Preston Fulmer, MS
(Des Arc, Ark.) received his PhD from the Department of
Pathobiological Sciences. His dissertation was entitled,
“Genetics of Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1 Tegument Proteins
Involved in Virion Morphogenesis and Egress,” and his major
advisor was Dr. Konstantin G. Kousoulas, professor of veterinary
virology and director of the Division of Biotechnology &
Molecular Medicine.
Gleeson Murphy, DVM
(Baton Rouge, La.) received his PhD from the Department of
Comparative Biomedical Sciences. His dissertation was entitled,
“Responses of Respiratory System Cells in Vitro and in Vivo to
Petrochemical Combustion-Derived Ultrafine Particles,” and his
major advisor was Dr. Arthur L. Penn, professor of toxicology
and director of the Inhalation Research Facility.
Krishna Shakya, BVSc
(Jajarkot, Nepal) received his PhD from the Department of
Pathobiological Sciences. His dissertation was entitled,
“Evaluation of Immune Responses to Haemonchus contortus
in Gulf Coast Native Compared to Suffolk Lambs,” and his major
advisor was Dr. James E. Miller, professor of epidemiology and
community health.
“This is an important day for the School’s graduate program,”
said Dr. Klei. “Our students continue to be successful following
graduation and take significant positions in biomedical research
in academia, industry and the private sector. The School is one
of the premier biomedical research institutions in the state and
would not be so without the graduate program.”
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LSU Hosts
Equine Artificial
Insemination Workshop
The LSU
School of Veterinary Medicine is hosting an Equine Artificial
Insemination Workshop for Owners & Breeders on February 9-10.
This workshop is designed to provide participants with the
knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform artificial
insemination with both fresh and cooled semen. In addition, the
proper handling and preparation of semen for transport will be
discussed to enable participants to provide this service.
Training in rectal palpation and ultrasonography are not
included in this course.
The maximum
number of participants is 21, so registration is required. The
registration fee is $325 if postmarked by January 25 and $350 if
postmarked after January 25. Included in the registration fee
for the workshop are printed proceedings, a catered lunch, and
break refreshments. Participants are asked to bring a calculator
if they have one.
Workshop
instructors are Drs. Bruce Eilts, Dip ACT, professor of
theriogenology; Dale Paccamonti, Dip ACT, head of the Department
of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and professor of theriogenology;
Sara Lyle, Dip ACT, instructor of theriogenology; and Jose Len,
theriogenology resident.
For more
information and to download a registration form with a complete
listing of workshop topics, go to
www.vetmed.lsu.edu, click on “SVM A-Z” and go to “Continuing
Education;” or call the LSU SVM at 225-578-9900.
Click here for a downloadable brochure.
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LSU SVM to Host Job Fair for Students and
Louisiana Veterinarians
Each year,
the demand for graduates from the LSU School of Veterinary
Medicine grows. They are given many different employment
opportunities both in Louisiana and out of state. In speaking
with our alumni and other Louisiana veterinarians, it has come
to our attention that there is a great need for veterinarians
here in Louisiana. Therefore, in response to this need, the LSU
SVM is hosting a Job Fair on Friday, January 11 to give
Louisiana veterinarians the chance to meet with veterinary
students looking for employment after graduation or for
externship opportunities.
Tables for
the Job Fair are complimentary, but we do ask that you register
for the event. The Job Fair will take place as part of Pharmacy
Day, which gives the students the opportunity to meet with
vendors. Pharmacy Day will take place on January 11 from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Veterinarians participating in the Job Fair
are also welcome to attend Pharmacy Day. The Job Fair will take
place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each veterinarian and/or
clinic will be assigned a table. We are also asking students to
register so that we can better match them with veterinarians. We
hope that you will take this opportunity to meet with our
students.
If you would
like to register for the Job Fair, please go to
http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/job_fair.htm and complete the
on-line form. If you have any questions, please contact Gretchen
Morgan, alumni & public programs coordinator, at
gmorgan@lsu.edu or 225/578-9565.
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Holidays Can Mean Potential Hazards
for Pets
Holidays
bring families and friends together, but don’t forget to watch
out for your four-legged family members. Holidays can also mean
potential hazards for pets. Certain table foods, ornaments and
other holiday items can harm your pets.
Table food
can cause dogs to have pancreatitis, and bones cause
obstructions of the gastrointestinal tract. Grapes, raisins,
onions and chocolate are foods that dogs and cats should not
have. Most ornamental plants (e.g., poinsettias, mistletoes,
holly, etc.) can cause stomach upset and some even cause ulcers.
Decorating
usually involves more electrical cords, so please check to make
sure that your pets are not chewing on them. Also, some pets may
try to eat batteries, so please make sure that they are put
away.
Candy
wrappers, aluminum foil, plastic wrap or ribbons can also be a
problem for dogs and cats if eaten. Tinsel is very bad for pets
and is particularly enticing to cats. When ingested in
sufficient quantities, it binds into a rope that can
cause serious intestinal obstruction. Any small decoration or
toy poses a swallowing hazard. The same sort of problems that
affect children with toy recalls can affect pets. If a child can
choke on small toys or parts, then so can the family dog or cat.
Also, please remember to bring in your outside pets overnight if
there is a hard freeze.
If you think
that your pet may have ingested something harmful, please
contact your veterinarian immediately. Please help make this a
safe and happy holiday season for all of the members of your
family.
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NTRA’s Barbaro Fund Will Support
Laminitis Projects at LSU and University of Georgia
Two projects
focusing on the equine disease laminitis will be launched soon
utilizing funds raised by the National Thoroughbred Racing
Association (NTRA) in memory of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro.
The projects, costing slightly more than $100,000 in total, will
be conducted by researchers at Louisiana State University and
the University of Georgia.
Following the
death of Barbaro after he contracted laminitis, the NTRA
Charities—Barbaro Memorial Fund was created in his honor. On
Belmont Stakes Day at Belmont Park in June, NTRA President and
Chief Executive Officer Alex Waldrop presented a check for
$100,000 to Dell Hancock, chairman of the Grayson-Jockey Club
Research Foundation. The foundation, traditionally the leading
source of private funding for equine research, was entrusted by
the NTRA to manage the funds raised primarily from racing fans,
racing participants, and racetracks.
The
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation issued a special call
for laminitis research and convened a panel of experts to
evaluate the nine projects presented by researchers from
throughout North America.
The projects
chosen were designed by Professor Susan Eades of Louisiana State
University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Professor Douglas
Allen of the University of Georgia. Dr. Eades’ project will
continue veterinary science’s efforts to understand the specific
route of development of laminitis while testing the hypothesis
that the medication doxycycline can prevent the onset of the
disease and serve as a therapeutic agent for horses that
contract it.
Dr. Eades
will work on this project with Dr. Lee Ann Fugler, a PhD
candidate in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. “We
are evaluating doxycycline to see if it inhibits production of
matrix metalloproteinases in horses as it does in people with
diabetes, etc.,” said Dr. Eddlestone. “Matrix metalloproteinases
are possible the enzymes that break down the connective tissue
that attaches the coffin bone to the hoof during laminitis. We
will then see if it prevents development of laminitis. We are
doing some preliminary evaluations of doxycycline now and will
begin testing it as a preventative for laminitis after the first
of the year.”
Dr. Allen’s
work will follow up on recent research indicating that serotonin
might be a key chemical responsible for development of laminitis
and examine whether a medication that breaks down serotonin
might prevent the clinical signs of laminitis following
carbohydrate overload.
Both projects
are scheduled to be completed within two years.
“The
fund-raising effort of the NTRA already is having a positive
impact on researchers’ attempts to solve a major malady that is
a constant peril to all equines,” said Edward L. Bowen,
president of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. “If
sufficient additional fund raising in Barbaro’s memory is
achieved, additional laminitis proposals already designed can be
funded. Also, the remaining laminitis proposals we received will
be considered for funding through the foundation’s regular
competitive grants program.”
“The case of
Barbaro was a dramatic illustration of just how frustrating and
tragic a disease laminitis can be,” said Waldrop. “The
extraordinary effort to save him touched millions of people. The
NTRA Charities - Barbaro Memorial Fund is a way for all of us to
contribute to equine health and safety in a way that will ensure
that Barbaro’s legacy lives on forever.”
As described
by the Merck Veterinary Manual, laminitis involves a breakdown
and degeneration of the horn-like and sensitive laminae
connected to the hoof’s inner wall. Various stimuli can initiate
the process. Laminitis is extremely painful, which often leads
to the decision that euthanasia is the only humane course.
Laminitis
research has long been a priority for the Grayson-Jockey Club
Research Foundation and other fund-raising agencies and
university research teams.
LSU SVM Honors Class of 1977 Graduate with Distinguished Alumnus
Award
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| Dean Peter F. Haynes (left) presents Dr. Robert D. “Bob” Simmons with the 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Award at the LSU SVM’s 76th Annual Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians on November 10. |
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine awarded the 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Award to Dr. Robert D. “Bob” Simmons (LSU ’77) at its 76th Annual Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians on November 10. Dr. Simmons is vice president, Global Pharmaceutical Research with Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation in Summit, N.J. He was a member of the first class of the School of Veterinary Medicine, receiving his DVM from LSU in 1977. His class is celebrating its thirtieth reunion this year.
Dr. Simmons joined Schering-Plough in 1988 as a research program director. He has served in his current position since 1997. After graduating from the SVM, Dr. Simmons first worked as a practicing veterinarian at Bossier Animal Hospital in Bossier City, La. From 1979 to 1988 he worked for Beecham Laboratories in Bristol, Tenn., before joining Schering-Plough. During his career with Schering-Plough, he has been involved in both pharmaceutical and biological product development.
As a vice president with Schering-Plough, Dr. Simmons is responsible for overseeing the research and development of new pharmaceuticals for animal health. He is involved in all aspects of product development, from discovery to clinical research and drug safety. He has been involved in the development and approval of many commonly used products in veterinary medicine today, such as Clavamox®, Amoxi-Mast®, Mometamax®, Otomax®, Optimmune®, Orbax®, Zubrin®, Nuflor®, Banamine®, Resflor®, M+Pac®, Clinacox™, Slice® and Aquaflor®. “These drug introductions have proven to be very important contributions to veterinary medicine,” said Dr. Stephen Gaunt (LSU ’77), LSU SVM professor of veterinary clinical pathology, who nominated Dr. Simmons for this award.
Dr. Simmons is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and several other professional organizations. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics and is listed in Who’s Who in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Simmons is also active in the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, having served as the chairman of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee and as a youth advisor; he is currently a member of the Board of Trustees. He has served his community as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 46 and is currently a staff member of Operation Shoebox NJ, a non-profit organization that collects, packs and ships items to our troops serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other Middle Eastern countries.
Dr. Simmons met his wife Julia in 1976, when she presented her cat on an emergency call at the SVM. They married in 1979 and are the parents of two sons, Will (age 26) and John (age 22). “Bob is at the height of an exemplary career, serving in a high-level management position in a worldwide player in the veterinary pharmaceutical field,” said Dr. Gaunt. “LSU should be very proud of this alumnus!”
Dr. Simmons was presented with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by Dean Peter F. Haynes during the Alumni Luncheon at the LSU SVM’s Annual Conference on November 10. Upon receiving the award, Dr. Simmons stated, “I would like to thank the School of Veterinary Medicine for presenting me with this wonderful honor and for the instruction that the Class of 1977 received, which enabled us to go on and accomplish the things that we have achieved. My appreciation goes out to the School of Veterinary Medicine, the staff—some of whom are still here today—to the Class of 1977, and to my best friend, who is also my wife, Julia.”
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is a means to recognize alumni of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine for outstanding professional and personal achievements. The award is presented at the Annual Conference each year. Any veterinarian who received the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Louisiana State University before 1998 is eligible for the award. Candidates will be recognized for their accomplishments in veterinary medicine and/or contributions to the community through public service. Previous winners include Dr. Robert Lewis (LSU ’77), Elgin, Texas, 1990 recipient; Drs. Larry McCaskill (LSU ’81), Oscar, La., Mark Mikelonis (LSU ’88, Covington, La., and Jim Floyd (LSU ’87), Pittsboro, N.C., 1991 recipients; Dr. Allen J. Roussel (LSU ’77), College Station, Texas, 1992 recipient; Dr. Mike Strain (LSU ’83), Covington, La., 2003 recipient; Dr. Alfred Stevens (LSU ’79), Baton Rouge, La., 2004 recipient; Dr. Gregory Rich (LSU ’85), Kenner, La., 2005 recipient; and Dr. Mary Boudreaux (LSU ’79), Auburn, Ala., 2006 recipient.
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Bentley, a six-year-old German Shepherd, came to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine with congestive heart failure. He was born with a congenital defect called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which is an abnormal persistence of a small blood vessel, the ductus arteriosus, between the aorta and the pulmonary artery, after birth. Bentley was treated using a procedure called transcatheter PDA occlusion. This is the first time this procedure has been done on a dog at LSU.
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Dr. Romain
Pariaut treated Bentley, a six-year-old German Shepherd, for congestive
heart failure at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine using a procedure
called transcatheter PDA occlusion. |
“The ductus usually closes after birth,” said Dr. Romain Pariaut, assistant professor of veterinary cardiology. “However, sometimes it doesn’t and can cause congestive heart failure if left untreated.” Bentley was referred to the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital after his primary veterinarian, Dr. Donna Kleinpeter (LSU SVM ’86) diagnosed him with heart failure. When Bentley first arrived at the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, he was suffering from pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). Dr. Strickland, associate professor of veterinary cardiology, and Dr. Pariaut diagnosed the PDA and discussed treatment options with Bentley's owners, Dr. Caroline Nash, an assistant professor in the LSU French Studies Department and her husband, Peter Longerich. “We discussed the traditional surgical option, which involves opening the chest cavity and ligating the vessel, and cardiac catheterization,” said Dr. Pariaut.
“Using interventional cardiac catheterization is less invasive than surgery and does not require as much recovery time,” said Dr. Pariaut. A small incision is made in the leg to gain access to the femoral artery. Then, a catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and travels through the vessels to the heart. The procedure is done in radiology using fluoroscopy to track the catheter’s path.
The catheter includes a device called an Amplatz® Canine Ductus Occluder (ACDO) manufactured by Infiniti Medical, LLC. The ACDO, which is made especially for dogs, has a short waist separating two disks that are released successively once the vessel is reached. The first disk is released when it reaches the pulmonary artery. The second disk is deployed within the PDA to close the hole, which is now between the two disks. The device is detached from its delivery cable and will remain in the body permanently, while the catheter is removed.
Bentley had the procedure on a Tuesday and went home the next day, though he will be on medication. “This procedure works best on medium to large dogs; in smaller dogs, the arteries may be too small for the catheter,” said Dr. Pariaut. “Both catheterization and surgery can successfully treat PDA, and both options are offered to the clients.” Bentley will return to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at least two more times to check on his recovery, but his prognosis is very good.
“I cannot commend enough all who were involved in saving Bentley's life,” said Nash. “Dr. Strickland and Rachel Tankersley, cardiology assistant, played key roles during the procedure in assisting Dr. Pariaut. Stephanie Johnson, the counselor, along with her intern, Natalie Chandler, continuously provided me with updates during the procedure, always maintaining a positive attitude and offering me words and gestures of comfort and encouragement. I will never find the words to adequately express my gratitude and praise to Bronk McDaniel, the student who was given charge of Bentley. He was extremely diligent, but above all, he went above and beyond his duties and responsibilities where Bentley was concerned. Lastly, I am deeply indebted to Dr. Pariaut. First and foremost, one must establish a certain bond with a doctor who will be performing a life-saving procedure, whether it be on you or your child. Further, it is critical that this bond be built on trust. Dr. Pariaut is a gift and a true blessing. LSU is extremely fortunate to have him on their team.”
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The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
is
hosting
a
veterinary
dermatology
seminar
entitled,
“A
Potpourri
of
Veterinary
Dermatologic
Diseases
and
Therapy”
on
Sunday,
December
2.
This
seminar
is
generously
sponsored
by
Vetoquinol
USA
Inc.,
Virbac
Corporation,
D.V.M.
Pharmaceuticals
(IVX
Animal
Health),
Bayer
Animal
Health,
and
Sogeval.
Topics
include
Flea
Control,
Staphylococcal
Infections,
MRSA/
MRSI
Strains,
Allergy
Specific
Immunotherapy,
MDR1
Mutation/Ivermectin
Usage,
New
Drugs
in
Veterinary
Dermatology,
Diagnostic
Imaging,
Feline
Skin
Diseases,
Histiocytosis,
Nail
Disease,
Keratinization,
and
more.
The
instructors
are
Tina
Brown,
DVM,
MS,
dermatology
resident,
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine;
Carol
S.
Foil,
DVM,
MS,
DACVD,
professor
emeritus,
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
and
consultant,
Veterinary
Information
Network;
Stephen
Lemarie,
DVM,
MS,
DACVD,
staff
dermatologist,
Southeast
Veterinary
Specialists;
Sandra
R.
Merchant,
DVM,
DACVD,
professor
of
veterinary
dermatology
and
staff
dermatologist,
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine;
Nathalie
Rademacher,
Dr.med.vet.,
DECVDI,
assistant
professor
of
radiology
and
staff
radiologist,
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine;
Tara
S.
Snook,
DVM,
assistant
clinical
professor
of
dermatology
and
staff
dermatologist,
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine;
and
Deirdre
Vaughan
DVM,
MS,
dermatology
resident,
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
and
Southeast
Veterinary
Specialists.
Eight
hours
of
continuing
education
credit
or
0.8
CEU
credits
(one
hour
equals
0.1
CE
unit)
will
be
earned
for
this
course.
Certification
forms
will
be
provided
for
participants
to
complete
credit
hours
earned.
The
registration
fee
is
$125
before
November
19
($150
after
November
19).
Fee
includes
seminar
materials,
break
refreshments,
and
a
catered
lunch.
For
more
information
or
to
request
a
registration
form,
call
225-578-9900
or
click
here
to
download.
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LSU
Alumnus
to
Become
Next
Commissioner
of
Agriculture
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Dr. Mike Strain, new Commissioner of Agriculture for Louisiana |
Dr.
Mike
Strain
ran
for
the
office
of
Commissioner
of
Agriculture
for
the
State
of
Louisiana
and
was
headed
for
a
run-off
against
incumbent
Bob
Odom.
On
October
25,
Odom
announced
his
retirement
effective
January
14,
making
Strain
the
State’s
new
Commissioner
of
Agriculture.
Strain
received
40
percent
of
the
vote
in
the
October
election.
During
his
campaign,
Strain
said
he
wants
to
expand
domestic
and
foreign
markets
for
new
and
existing
crops,
to
craft
a
tax-cut
package
to
aid
agriculture
and
to
make
better
use
of
LSU
and
other
schools
to
improve
farming
methods.
“Born
and
raised
on
a
farm
in
Abita
Springs,
La.,
farming
has
been
in
my
family
for
over
five
generations,”
said
Strain.
“My
childhood
and
adolescent
experiences
on
our
farm
directed
me
to
an
interest
in
and
dedication
to
agriculture
and
veterinary
medicine.”
Strain
met
his
wife
Susan
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
and
they
were
married
upon
her
graduation
in
1984;
he
received
his
DVM
in
1983.
Strain
was
a
junior
in
veterinary
school
when
they
first
met,
and
Susan
was
a
sophomore.
After
graduation,
Strain
opened
a
rural
large
animal
practice.
Susan
joined
the
practice,
and
she
began
doing
small
animal
medicine
in
May
1984.
“Susan
and
I
both
began
our
careers
together
in
our
own
practice,”
said
Strain.
“Our
practice
is
now
predominately
small
animal;
however,
I
still
provide
veterinary
services
for
our
own
herds.”
Strain
got
into
state
politics
in
2000,
when
he
was
elected
to
serve
in
the
Louisiana
House
of
Representatives.
“I
decided
to
get
involved
in
politics
because
I
truly
believed
that
I
could
make
a
significant
difference
in
the
lives
of
our
citizens
and
the
future
of
Louisiana,”
said
Strain.
“I
had
served
as
legislative
chair
for
the
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association
for
approximately
10
years
and
had
been
active
on
the
board,
as
well
as
holding
leadership
positions
in
the
LVMA.
I
had
also
been
active
for
many
years
in
the
Farm
Bureau
and
Cattlemen's
Association.”
Strain
served
in
the
Louisiana
House
of
Representatives
for
seven
years.
“If
I
had
to
choose
an
issue
that
I
feel
has
most
impacted
veterinary
medicine
in
this
state,
it
would
be
passage
of
House
Bill
88,
which
established
the
Equine
Health
Studies
Program
Fund
in
the
state
treasury.”
The
EHSP
encompasses
the
LSU
SVM’s
equine
clinic,
teaching
and
research.
House
Bill
88
provides
an
annual
deposit
of
$750,000
to
be
used
expressly
by
the
EHSP;
the
funds
come
from
revenue
derived
from
slot
machine
gaming
at
horse
racing
venues.
Strain
remains
close
to
the
LSU
SVM
and
received
the
Distinguished
Alumnus
Award
in
2003.
“Attending
the
LSU
SVM
was
a
wonderful
experience,”
said
Strain.
“There
was
a
family
atmosphere
that
was
intellectually
challenging
and
goal
oriented.
I
made
many
friends
that
are
still
close
today.
The
LSU
SVM
prepared
me
very
well
for
private
practice.
It
gave
me
the
foundation
upon
which
to
build
my
career.
What
LSU
SVM
means
to
me
cannot
be
adequately
described
in
words.
I
still
feel
that
it
is
a
home
for
me.
It
is
an
institution
made
up
of
high
quality
individuals
whom
I
feel
are
friends,
colleagues
and
mentors.
I
also
believe
that
it
is
my
duty
and
responsibility
to
help
the
School
in
any
way
that
I
can
so
that
it
can
be
the
very
best
it
can
be
for
future
generations
of
veterinarians.”
In
addition
to
his
work
as
a
veterinarian
and
as
a
state
legislator,
Strain
served
17
years
with
the
St.
Tammany
Parish
Sheriff’s
Office
Reserves,
was
commissioner
of
the
St.
Tammany
Parish
Fire
District,
was
past
parish
president
and
state
board
member
for
the
Louisiana
Farm
Bureau,
and
was
president
of
the
LVMA.
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LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Hosts
76th
Annual
Conference
for
Veterinarians
and
Veterinary
Technicians
The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
will
host
the
76th
Annual
Conference
for
Veterinarians
on
November
10-11.
The
conference
will
take
place
at
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
in
Baton
Rouge,
La.
Eleven
hours
of
continuing
education
credit
will
be
provided.
Topics
in
small
animal
medicine
include
Advances
in
Critical
Care
Monitoring:
Lactate
and
Continuous
Glucose
Monitoring,
Improving
Surgical
Success
and
Client
Satisfaction:
Practical
Tips
for
Optimal
Postoperative
Care,
Diagnostics
Today,
Disorders
of
the
Lens
and
Cataract
Surgery,
Going
Digital:
Practical
Aspects
of
Digital
Imaging
in
Veterinary
Medicine,
Dental
Challenges
in
Companion
Animal
Practice,
Pancreatitis
in
Dogs
and
Cats,
and
Cardiology.
Topics
in
large
animal
medicine
include
Tackling
Equine
Infectious
Diseases,
New
Strategies
for
the
Treatment
of
Equine
Recurrent
Uveitis,
Therio/Breeding
Management,
Dentistry/Dental
Surgery,
An
Overview
of
Common
Medical
Conditions
in
Goats,
Surgical
Diseases
of
Meat
Goats,
Parasite
Control
and
Other
Herd
Health
Issues
of
Meat
Goats,
and
Nutrition
in
Small
Exotic
Mammals:
Dietary
Recommendations
and
Health
Implications.
Interactive
laboratory
sessions
include
Difficult
Small
Animal
Cases:
Combining
Radiography,
Ultrasonography
and
Cross-Sectional
Imaging
to
Get
a
Diagnosis
and
Practice
Management
Roundtable
Discussion:
What
Do
You
Need
Help
With
in
Your
Practice.
There
will
also
be
a
continuing
education
program
for
veterinary
technicians.
Topics
in
the
veterinary
technician
sessions
include
Advances
in
Critical
Care
Monitoring:
Lactate
and
Continuous
Glucose
Monitoring,
Improving
Surgical
Success
and
Client
Satisfaction:
Practical
Tips
for
Optimal
Postoperative
Care,
Human
Animal
Bond,
Updates
in
Small
Animal
Anesthesia,
Pain
Management,
Triage
.
.
.
The
First
30
Minutes,
Understanding
and
Treating
Coagulation
Disorders
in
Dogs
and
Cats,
and
Small
Animal
Blood
Banking.
Interactive
workshops
for
technicians
include
Hydration,
Understanding
and
Treating
Coagulation
Disorders
in
Dogs
and
Cats,
and
Nutrition;
How
to
Type
and
Cross-Match
Blood,
Supplies
for
and
Techniques
for
Collecting
Administration
Supplies,
and
Radiology.
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| The Class of 1996 held their 10-year reunion as part of the 75th Annual Conference for Veterinarians in 2006 |
The
conference
includes
a
reunion
weekend
for
all
School
alumni
beginning
Friday,
November
9
honoring
the
classes
of
1977,
1982,
1987,
1992,
1997
and
2002.
The
reunion
weekend
will
feature
a
Fall
Family
Picnic
on
the
front
lawn
of
the
School
on
November
9
from
4:00
p.m.
to
8:00
p.m.
Hotdogs,
barbecue,
baked
beans,
coleslaw,
bread
pudding,
Borden’s
ice
cream,
and
soft
drinks
will
be
provided.
There
will
be
a
silent
auction
sponsored
by
the
Student
Chapter
of
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association;
proceeds
help
veterinary
students
attend
a
national
conference.
There
will
be
a
crafts
table,
a
space
walk,
and
other
games
and
activities
for
the
whole
family.
Other
social
activities
include
an
alumni
luncheon
and
distinguished
alumni
presentation
on
November
10.
The
alumni
luncheon
is
sponsored
by
Nestlé
Purina.
Later
that
afternoon,
there
will
be
an
alumni
tailgate
party
sponsored
by
IDEXX
before
the
Louisiana
Tech
vs.
LSU
football
game.
Class
reunion
pictures
of
the
classes
from
1977,
1982,
1987,
1992,
1997
and
2002
will
be
taken
at
the
tailgate
party
in
the
School’s
courtyard.
Pre-registration
is
recommended
to
ensure
adequate
materials
and
space.
The
registration
fee
includes
conference
proceedings,
break
refreshments,
Saturday
lunch
and
tailgate
jambalaya.
Contact
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
at
225-578-9900
to
obtain
a
brochure
and
registration
form,
or
go
to
the
School’s
website
at
www.vetmed.lsu.edu
to
print
the
complete
registration
brochure.
Please
join
us
for
education
and
fun
activities
with
family
and
friends.
Top
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Seeks
Help
for
Needy
Clients
Tweaky
started
out
as
an
abandoned,
mixed
breed
dog
and
was
the
inspiration
for
an
endowment
established
to
help
impoverished
pet
owners.
Nadine
Carter
Russell
found
the
dog
she
named
Tweaky
(named
for
the
robot
in
Buck
Rogers)
in
a
parking
lot
on
College
Drive
in
Baton
Rouge,
La.
She
gave
the
dog
to
her
aunt,
Paula
G.
Manship,
who
later
set
up
the
“Tweaky
Fund,”
an
endowment
with
the
LSU
Foundation
to
benefit
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
to
help
impoverished
pet
owners
with
veterinary
care.
The
Tweaky
Fund
was
established
to
provide
veterinary
services
for
pets
of
people
in
the
Baton
Rouge
community
who
are
unable
to
afford
critical
veterinary
care.
The
fund
helps
needy
pet
owners
pay
with
medicines,
supplies,
surgical
procedures
and
other
expenditures
incurred
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
for
serious
and
catastrophic
cases.
The
fund
can
also
offer
financial
support
for
those
animal
owners
who,
although
living
above
poverty
level,
are
unable
to
afford
life-saving
procedures
for
their
pets.
To
qualify
for
the
Tweaky
Fund,
a
pet
owner
must
pay
a
minimum
of
$100
towards
care,
and
the
prognosis
for
the
patient
must
be
good
to
excellent.
The
owner
must
also
show
evidence
of
prior
general
health
care
(e.g.,
vaccinations,
heartworm
prevention,
etc.).
The
majority
of
the
cases
seen
at
the
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
are
referred
to
LSU
by
the
client’s
veterinarian;
however,
to
qualify
for
the
Tweaky
Fund,
the
case
cannot
be
a
referral.
The
owner
must
contact
the
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
directly
at
225-578-9600
to
make
an
appointment.
The
primary
clinician
assigned
to
the
case
will
then
write
a
letter
to
the
Tweaky
Fund
Committee
detailing
the
merits
of
the
case,
and
the
owner
must
fill
out
a
request
form
before
funds
can
be
allocated.
Funds
are
distributed
on
a
case-by-case
basis.
“Aunt
Paula
and
I
got
to
meet
Loverboy,
the
first
pet
helped
by
the
fund,”
said
Russell.
“He
had
been
in
a
bad
car
accident
and
was
in
very
bad
shape.
He
was
just
the
dearest
dog.
We
got
to
meet
him
before
he
went
home.
Aunt
Paula
was
in
her
wheelchair,
and
he
just
leaned
against
her
so
she
could
pet
him.
To
know
that
this
dog
was
saved
meant
a
lot
to
both
of
us.”
The
most
recent
recipient
of
aid
from
the
Tweaky
Fund
was
Jackson,
a
one-year
old
mixed
breed
dog.
Jackson
presented
to
the
LSU
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
with
a
foreign
object
lodged
in
his
GI
tract.
“With
surgery,
his
prognosis
was
excellent,
but
he
would
not
have
survived
without
it,”
said
Dr.
Jon
Fletcher,
small
animal
medicine
resident.
Jackson’s
owner
is
a
college
student
and
did
not
have
the
funds
to
pay
for
his
surgery.
“He
was
whimpering
in
his
crate
one
night
and
started
throwing
up,”
said
his
owner.
“I
called
Poison
Control,
and
they
told
me
to
call
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine.”
Jackson’s
owner
brought
him
in
to
the
LSU
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital,
where
tests
were
run,
and
it
was
determined
that
he
would
require
surgery
or
have
to
be
euthanized.
“I
was
in
tears
when
I
heard
how
expensive
the
surgery
would
be,”
said
Jackson’s
owner,
“but
then
Dr.
Fletcher
said
that
I
might
qualify
for
a
special
fund.
Jackson’s
doing
great
now;
he’s
totally
himself
again.”
Jackson’s
owner
and
her
mother
are
saving
their
money
to
give
back
to
the
fund
that
helped
Jackson.
“We
want
to
pay
it
back
so
that
the
fund
can
be
used
to
help
someone
else,”
said
Jackson’s
owner.
“I
can’t
imagine
not
having
Jackson.
Anything
that
anybody
can
donate
makes
all
the
difference.
I
don’t
want
anyone
to
have
to
lose
a
pet
because
they
can’t
afford
the
treatment.”
The
Tweaky
Fund
can
only
support
a
limited
amount
of
expenditures
per
year,
so
each
case
is
limited
to
a
maximum
donation
of
$2,000.
Contributions
to
the
fund
would
allow
the
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
to
expend
more
funds
each
year.
To
make
a
contribution
to
the
Tweaky
Fund,
please
contact
Pat
Edwards,
director
of
institutional
advancement,
at
225-578-9870
or
pedwards@vetmed.lsu.edu.
Top
LSU
Equine
Program
Co-Hosts
Large
Animal
Emergency
Rescue
Course
The
LSU-Equine
Health
Studies
Program
(EHSP)
at
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
recently
co-hosted
a
four-day
technical
large
animal
emergency
rescue
and
large
animal
hazardous
material
training
course
at
the
LSU-Fire
&
Emergency
Training
Institute
(FETI)
in
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
October
11-14,
2007.
Sponsored
by
the
Louisiana
State
Animal
Response
Team
(LSART),
the
primary
goal
of
the
course
was
to
prepare
and
train
first
responders,
veterinarians,
and
other
animal
care
personnel
to
work
together
in
order
to
safely
and
effectively
save
animal
lives
without
compromising
human
life
during
a
disaster.
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|
The LSU
Equine Health Studies Program and the Louisiana State Animal Response Team
co-hosted a large animal emergency rescue and large animal hazardous
material training course to prepare first responders, veterinarians and
other animal care personnel for disaster and emergency situations. |
First
responders,
police
officers,
sheriff
and
deputy
officials,
veterinarians,
veterinary
technicians,
animal
control
officials,
animal
shelter
personnel,
veterinary
students,
and
animal/equine
science
students
made
up
the
group
of
course
participants.
Specific
groups
represented
included
Louisiana
State
Animal
Response
Team
members
from
each
area
of
the
state
as
well
as
members
of
the
LSU-EHSP,
LSU-SVM
Class
of
2009,
LSU-FETI,
Orleans
Parish
Criminal
Sheriff’s
Department,
Louisiana
Tech
University
Equine
Science
Program,
LSU
Pre-Veterinary
Club,
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association,
Concordia
Animal
Welfare,
the
Louisiana
Racing
Commission,
and
USDA/APHIS.
Demonstrations
and
hands-on
exercises
included
basic
as
well
as
specific
large
animal
rescue
procedures.
Highlighted
in
the
training
were
practical
animal
assistance
techniques,
mud
rescue,
water
rescue,
vertical
lift
using
an
A-frame
and
rope
system,
vertical
lift
using
a
helicopter,
night
rescue
of
an
injured
horse
on
rough
terrain,
as
well
as
HazMat
training.
The
course
and
training
were
administered
by
LSU’s
Equine
Health
Studies
Program
at
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
and
FETI.
LSU’s
Stephenson
Disaster
Management
Institute
joined
with
those
groups,
the
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association
Equine
Committee
Foundation,
and
the
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association
to
co-host
the
event.
Dr.
Tomas
Gimenez
from
Technical
Large
Animal
Emergency
Rescue
Inc.,
located
in
Pendleton,
S.C.,
was
course
instructor.
Karma
and
Angel,
two
of
Gimenez’s
trained
walking
horses,
were
invaluable
animal
participants
and
provided
excellent
and
unique
real-life
training
experience
for
participants.
For
additional
information
about
this
course,
visit
www.tlaer.org.
Course
participants
received
a
certificate
upon
successful
completion,
which
can
be
used
for
local,
regional,
state,
and
national
disaster
response
credentialing.
To
learn
more
about
this
training
course
and
future
course
offerings,
please
refer
to
www.LSART.org.
Top
LSU
Teams
with
HSUS
to
Care
for
Pets
Evacuated
During
Emergencies
On
October
8,
the
Humane
Society
of
the
United
States
announced
that
it
is
giving
$600,000
to
build
an
emergency
animal
shelter
and
medical
clinic
for
pets
at
Dixon
Correctional
Institute
in
Jackson,
La.
The
announcement
was
made
on
the
steps
of
the
State
Capitol
in
Baton
Rouge.
Dr.
David
F.
Senior,
associate
dean
for
advancement
and
strategic
initiatives,
represented
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
which
will
supervise
the
veterinary
care
provided
by
the
shelter.
The
medium-security
prison
about
30
miles
north
of
Baton
Rouge
will
be
able
to
house
and
care
for
up
to
500
pets
with
handpicked,
trained
inmates
and
the
supervision
of
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
said
Wayne
Pacelle,
HSUS
president
and
CEO.
This
is
not
the
first
time
Dixon
inmates
have
helped
care
for
animals.
After
Hurricane
Katrina,
Dixon
inmates
helped
care
for
overflow
pets
from
the
Lamar-Dixon
Expo
Center
animal
shelter
in
Gonzales.
Construction
is
expected
to
begin
in
April.
After
the
facility
is
built,
it
will
be
used
as
more
than
just
an
emergency
animal
shelter;
it
will
operate
year-round
to
serve
stray
animals
in
the
East
Baton
Rouge
and
East
Feliciana
parishes
to
prepare
them
for
adoption.
The
shelter
will
also
help
to
train
animals
to
care
for
people
with
special
needs,
such
as
the
blind
and
the
elderly.
The
inmates
will
benefit
as
well,
Pacelle
said.
Veterinary
students
will
assist
in
operation
of
the
shelter
year-round,
said
Dr.
Senior.
“Veterinary
students
will
gain
experience
in
shelter
medicine;
it
will
help
them
understand
the
plight
of
ownerless
pets
and
their
responsibility
as
veterinarians
to
this
group
of
animals,”
said
Dr.
Senior.
“They
will
see
many
different
types
of
diseases
that
they
may
not
encounter
in
our
referral
clinic
so
it
will
broaden
their
exposure
to
disease
entities.”
Top
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Hosts
Pet
Photos
with
Santa
Paws
Bring
your
pet
–
any
pet
–
to
meet
Santa
Paws!
Pets
can
have
their
picture
taken
with
Santa
Paws
on
Saturday,
November
17
from
9:00
a.m.
to
2:00
p.m.
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
on
Skip
Bertman
Drive
in
Baton
Rouge,
La.
This
annual
event
is
sponsored
by
the
Auxiliary
to
the
Student
Chapter
of
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association
and
helps
fund
scholarships
for
veterinary
school
students.
A
variety
of
photo
packages
are
available.
The
family
is
welcome
to
pose
with
Santa
Paws
in
the
picture.
Pets
Believe
Too!
For
more
information,
contact
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
at
(225)
578-9900.
Top
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Animals
in
Art
Show
Calls
for
Entries
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| “Delta,” an oil by Margaret Rice of Baton Rouge, La., received the People’s Choice Award and the SVM Program Award at the 2007 International Exhibition on Animals in Art. |
The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
will
hold
the
21st
Annual
International
Exhibition
on
Animals
in
Art
beginning
with
an
opening
reception
on
March
29,
2008,
and
concluding
on
April
27,
2008.
Judge
and
Juror
for
this
year’s
event
will
be
Thomas
Livesay,
executive
director
of
the
LSU
Museum
of
Art.
He
has
served
as
director
of
the
Whatcom
Museum
of
History
&
Art
in
Bellingham,
Wash.;
director
of
the
Museum
of
New
Mexico
in
Santa
Fe,
N.M.;
assistant
director
of
the
Dallas
Museum
of
Art
in
Dallas,
Texas;
director
of
the
Amarillo
Art
Center
in
Amarillo,
Texas;
and
director
of
the
Longview
Museum
&
Art
Center
in
Longview,
Texas.
Livesay
received
his
BFA
in
1968
and
his
MFA
in
1972,
both
from
the
University
of
Texas
in
Austin.
He
did
his
post-graduate
work
in
Institute
in
Arts
Administration
at
Harvard
University
in
1978.
Livesay
was
elected
to
the
Board
of
Trustees
of
the
American
Association
of
Museums
(2004-2007)
and
currently
serves
on
the
board
of
the
Louisiana
Association
of
Museums.
In
2006,
Livesay
was
placed
on
the
Centennial
Honor
Roll,
which
recognized
him
by
the
American
Association
of
Museums
as
one
of
100
professionals
“who
have
worked
during
the
past
100
years
to
innovate,
improve
and
expand
how
museums
in
the
United
States
serve
the
public.”
In
2007,
he
received
the
Edgar
L.
Hewett
Award
from
the
New
Mexico
Association
of
Museums.
The
exhibition
is
open
to
all
artists
18
years
of
age
or
older.
All
media
are
welcomed
and
accepted;
the
work
must
be
original.
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.
All
work
must
be
priced
and
for
sale,
and
a
20%
commission
will
be
taken
on
all
sales.
Works
must
meet
the
spirit
of
the
“Animals
in
Art”
exhibit
in
order
to
be
considered
for
acceptance.
Selection
of
works
to
be
accepted
in
the
exhibition
will
be
chosen
from
2”
x
2”
mounted
35mm
slides
or
digital
images
on
a
compact
disk.
Only
one
slide
or
digital
image
should
be
submitted
for
each
2-dimensional
work,
and
a
maximum
of
three
slides
or
digital
images
may
be
submitted
for
a
3-dimensional
work.
Each
slide
or
compact
disk
must
be
labeled
with
name,
title,
medium,
and
each
slide
must
indicate
the
top
of
the
artwork.
The
maximum
size
for
entry
is
60”x60”x48”.
A
non-refundable
fee
of
$15.00
for
each
entry
must
accompany
the
entry
form.
A
check
or
money
order
should
be
made
payable
to
Louisiana
State
University
with
the
notation
“Animals
in
Art
Entry”
in
the
memo
line.
Entries
are
due
by
January
11,
2008.
Those
interested
in
participating
should
contact
Gretchen
Morgan,
alumni
&
public
programs
coordinator
for
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
for
an
entry
form
and
additional
information
at
(225)
578-9565
or
by
e-mail
at
gmorgan@lsu.edu.
Information
is
also
available
at
the
School’s
Web
site
at
www.vetmed.lsu.edu.
Top
LSU
Police
Dog
Saved
by
LSU
Veterinarians
 |
|
Officer
Jason Bettencourtt and Sendy return to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
for a check-up |
With
the
help
of
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
a
member
of
the
LSU
Police
Department
is
recovering
from
liver
failure.
Sendy,
a
two-year-old
female
German
Shepherd,
is
one
of
two
new
police
dogs
with
the
LSUPD.
She
became
ill
on
September
20.
Her
handler,
Officer
Jason
Bettencourtt,
was
awakened
at
2:30
a.m.
by
a
loud
bang.
When
he
got
up
to
check
on
the
noise,
he
found
Sendy
lying
down
by
the
back
door.
“She
wouldn’t
respond
and
couldn’t
move,”
said
Bettencourtt,
who
called
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine.
Upon
arrival
at
the
School’s
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital,
Sendy
was
examined,
and
it
was
determined
that
she
had
acute
liver
failure,
most
likely
caused
by
the
ingestion
of
a
toxic
plant.
Sendy
was
treated
by
Dr.
Bettina
Mayer-Roenne,
small
animal
medicine
resident,
and
Leslie
Andermann,
fourth-year
veterinary
student.
“At
first,
we
didn’t
think
she
was
going
to
make
it,”
said
Dr.
Mayer-Roenne,
“but
she
started
getting
better
after
the
first
day.
With
liver
failure,
it’s
the
secondary
symptoms
that
can
cause
death.
Sendy
was
suffering
from
fulminate
liver
failure,
which
caused
a
severe
bleeding
disorder,
encephalopathy,
hypotension,
sepsis
and
arrhythmia.”
Sendy
was
treated
with
blood
transfusions
and
antibiotics
during
the
nine
days
she
stayed
at
the
Hospital.
“We
don’t
know
exactly
what
Sendy
ingested,
but
some
toxins
can
cause
long-term
problems,”
said
Dr.
Mayer-Roenne.
Sendy
will
continue
to
come
to
the
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
for
check-ups
for
another
six
months,
until
it
can
be
determined
if
she
has
suffered
permanent
damage.
“She’s
getting
better
every
day,”
said
Bettencourtt.
Sendy
will
be
working
as
bomb-sniffing
dog
again
and
trains
with
Bettencourtt
every
day,
though
not
as
strenuously
as
she
is
still
recovering.
They
go
on
regular
patrols
together
and
do
one
to
two
training
sessions
each
day.
“You
truly
have
two
amazing
people
in
Dr.
Mayer-Roenne
and
Leslie
Andermann,”
said
Bettencourtt.
“My
deepest
thanks
go
out
to
not
only
Dr.
Mayer-Roenne
and
Ms.
Andermann,
but
also
to
the
rest
of
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
staff
who
cared
for
Sendy.”
Top
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Announces
Phi
Zeta
Research
Emphasis
Day
Award
Winners
 |
Winners of awards at the Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day are (from left to right) Dr. Andrew David, Srinivas Sriramula, Anuradha Guggilam, Aliya "Yani" Magee, Leigh Parisi and Astrid Bigio.
|
On
September
26,
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
held
its
annual
Phi
Zeta
Research
Emphasis
Day—a
day
established
to
promote
research
in
schools
of
veterinary
medicine,
to
recognize
research
conducted
by
veterinary
students,
residents,
graduate
students
and
faculty,
and
to
encourage
veterinary
students
to
pursue
careers
in
research.
Phi
Zeta
is
the
national
veterinary
honor
society,
which
recognizes
and
furthers
scholarship
and
research
in
matters
pertaining
to
the
welfare
and
diseases
of
animals.
The
importance
of
this
day
to
the
SVM
is
underlined
by
the
fact
that
the
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
is
closed
except
for
emergencies
to
allow
all
students
and
house
officers
to
participate.
Phi
Zeta
Day
provides
an
opportunity
for
national
experts
to
speak
to
students
on
current
research
in
various
fields
and
to
present
a
picture
of
global
veterinary
research.
This
year’s
speakers
were
Jack
Harkema,
DVM,
MS,
PhD,
university
distinguished
professor,
Department
of
Pathobiology
and
Diagnostic
Investigation,
College
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
Michigan
State
University;
and
Linda
Cork,
DVM,
PhD,
professor
and
chair,
Department
of
Comparative
Medicine,
and
director,
Veterinary
Service
Center,
Stanford
University.
Dr.
Harkema
discussed,
“A
Veterinarian’s
Study
of
Respiratory
Disease
and
Air
Pollution,”
and
Dr.
Cork’s
presentation
was
entitled,
“Adventures
in
Comparative
Medicine.”
Veterinary
and
graduate
students
(including
interns
and
residents)
and
faculty
and
staff
presented
their
current
biomedical
research
that
is
relevant
to
diseases
of
man
and
animals.
Student
entries
were
made
in
two
categories:
the
doctoral
student
competition
and
the
undergraduate,
Master’s
degree,
and
House
Officer
competition.
First-,
second-
and
third-place
monetary
awards
were
given
in
these
categories.
This
year
there
were
23
entries
in
the
doctoral
student
competition
and
22
in
the
undergraduate,
Master’s
degree
and
House
Officer
category.
Winners
in
the
Student
competition,
including
Master’s,
undergraduate
and
veterinary
students,
and
interns
and
residents
were
as
follows.
First
place
went
to
Astrid
Bigio,
a
third-year
student
at
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
for
“Quantitation
of
myenteric
neurons
and
glia
in
the
enteric
nervous
system
of
captive
rhesus
macaques
with
chronic
idiopathic
colitis.”
Bigio’s
faculty
mentor
was
Dr.
Marlene
Orandle,
assistant
professor
in
the
Department
of
Pathobiological
Sciences.
Second
place
went
to
Leigh
Parisi,
a
third-year
veterinary
student
at
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
for
“An
anatomical
comparison
between
the
cross-sectional
anatomy,
CT,
and
MR
images
of
the
Australian
Emu
(Dromaius
novaehollandiae).”
Parisi’s
faculty
mentor
was
Dr.
Thomas
Tully,
professor
of
veterinary
clinical
sciences.
Third
place
went
to
Aliya
“Yani”
Magee,
a
third-year
student
at
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
for
“NF-κB
blockade
attenuates
oxidative
stress
and
cytokine
expression
in
the
paraventricular
nucleus
of
spontaneously
hypertensive
animals.”
Magee’s
faculty
mentor
was
Dr.
Joseph
Francis,
associate
professor
in
the
Department
of
Comparative
Biomedical
Sciences.
Winners
in
the
Ph.D.
category
were
as
follows:
First
place
went
to
Anuradha
Guggilam,
a
Ph.D.
student
in
the
Department
of
Comparative
Biomedical
Sciences,
for
“Altered
superoxide
and
nitric
oxide
in
the
brain
stem
and
hypothalamus
in
heart
failure
contributes
to
sympathoexcitation:
Role
of
tumor
necrosis
factor-α.”
Guggilam’s
faculty
mentor
was
Dr.
Joseph
Francis.
Second
place
went
to
Srinivas
Sriramula,
a
Ph.D.
student
in
the
Department
of
Comparative
Biomedical
Sciences,
for
“Angiotensis
II-induced
cardiac
hypertrophy
and
oxidative
stress
are
attenuated
in
TNF-α
knockout
mice.”
Sriramula’s
faculty
mentor
was
Dr.
Joseph
Francis.
Third
place
went
to
Dr.
Andrew
David,
a
post-doctoral
fellow
in
the
Department
of
Pathobiological
Sciences,
for
“HSV-1
(McKRAE)
Glycoprotein
K
is
essential
for
ocular
pathogenesis
and
central
nervous
system
infection.”
David’s
faculty
mentor
was
Dr.
Konstantin
G.
Kousoulas,
professor
of
veterinary
virology
and
director
of
the
Division
of
Biotechnology
&
Molecular
Medicine.
Phi
Zeta
would
like
to
take
this
opportunity
to
thank
the
poster
judges:
William
Todd,
PhD,
Professor,
LSU
AgCenter
and
SVM
Department
of
Pathobiological
Sciences;
Jeff
Gimble,
MD,
PhD,
Professor,
Pennington
Biomedical
Research
Center;
W.
Todd
Monroe,
PhD,
Assistant
Professor,
Biological
&
Agricultural
Engineering;
Li
Li,
PhD,
Associate
Professor,
LSU
Kinesiology;
E.J.
Shannon,
PhD,
Hanson’s
Disease
Center;
Varshni
Singh,
PhD,
Research
Associate,
CAMD;
DooYoung
Hah,
PhD,
Assistant
Professor,
LSU
Electrical
&
Computer
Engineering;
Fred
Enright,
DVM,
PhD,
Head,
LSU
Veterinary
Science;
Peter
J.
Kelleher,
PhD,
Associate
Vice
Chancellor,
LSU
Research
&
Economic
Development;
Joomyeong
Kim,
PhD,
Associate
Professor,
LSU
Biological
Sciences;
Michael
A.
Welsch,
PhD,
Professor,
LSU
Design.
Special
thanks
also
go
to
the
event
sponsors:
Bayer
Animal
Health
Division,
Fort
Dodge
Animal
Health,
Heska
Corporation,
Hill’s
Pet
Nutrition,
Merial,
Nestlé-Purina,
Novartis
Animal
Health,
Pfizer
Animal
Health
and
Schering-Plough
Animal
Health.
“The
SVM
annual
fall
research
emphasis
day
sponsored
and
organized
by
Phi
Zeta
has
become
an
important
aspect
of
our
research
culture.
It
gives
us
an
opportunity
to
showcase
the
research
activities
of
our
scientists
and
to
recognize
our
students
for
their
efforts
with
significant
awards,”
said
Dr.
Thomas
R.
Klei,
associate
dean
for
Research
and
Advanced
Studies
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine.
Top
LSU
researchers
have
engineered
herpes
virus
to
kill
cancer
cells
Herpes
viruses,
though
not
life-threatening,
are
usually
considered
to
be
embarrassing
and
annoying.
However,
researchers
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
have
engineered
a
herpes
virus
to
potentially
fight
breast
cancer,
which,
according
to
the
American
Cancer
Society,
is
the
most
common
cancer
among
women,
excluding
cancers
of
the
skin,
accounting
for
nearly
one
in
three
cancers
diagnosed
in
U.S.
women.
“Our
immune
systems
are
engineered
to
fight
cancer,”
said
Dr.
Konstantin
“Gus”
Kousoulas,
professor
of
virology
in
the
Department
of
Pathobiological
Sciences
and
director
of
the
Division
of
Biotechnology
&
Molecular
Medicine.
“The
human
body’s
T-cells
belong
to
a
group
of
white
blood
cells
and
play
a
central
role
in
immunity.
However,
cancer
cells
cause
the
T-cells
to
essentially
fall
asleep.
The
tumor
emits
signals
to
down-regulate
the
T-cells.
Our
herpes
virus
can
be
engineered
to
awaken
those
cells
and
modulate
the
immune
system
so
that
it
recognizes
the
tumor
cells
and
destroys
them.”
The
herpes
virus
was
engineered
to
selectively
replicate
in
cancer
cells;
it
does
not
affect
normal
cells.
“Herpes
virus
replicate
cells
on
their
own,”
said
Dr.
Kousoulas.
“Cold
sores
are
caused
when
the
herpes
virus
replicates
and
kills
normal
cells;
the
cold
sore
is
made
up
of
the
dead
cells.
Our
herpes
virus
has
been
engineered
to
only
replicate
and
destroy
cancer
cells,
thus
killing
the
tumor.
Patients
would
not
contract
the
herpes
virus
itself.”
 |
Pathological Evaluation of Breast Cancers
Sections of breast cancers growing after implantation in mice were prepared for pathological examination. Panel A shows a breast cancer from a mouse that received the killed virus injection (control). Panel B shows a breast cancer from a mouse that received a liquid that was used to dilute the virus (control). Panel C shows a breast cancer from a mouse that received the live cancer fighting herpesvirus. In panel C, it can be seen that breast cancer cells have been killed (Necrotic, N) compared to panels A and B in which cancer cells are viable.
|
The
next
step
is
to
show
that
LSU’s
virus
can
enhance
the
immune
system.
Besides
destroying
cancer
cells,
this
herpes
virus
also
has
the
potential
to
work
as
a
vaccine.
“The
herpes
virus
is
oncolytic,
which
means
it
kills
the
tumor,
but
we
want
to
see
now
if
it
can
be
engineered
to
boost
the
immune
system
and
prevent
it
from
metastasizing,”
said
Dr.
Kousoulas.
Dr.
Kousoulas
is
collaborating
with
Dr.
Augusto
Ochoa,
a
world
renowned
authority
on
cancer
immunology
and
interim
director
of
the
Stanley
S.
Scott
Cancer
Center,
which
is
part
of
the
LSU
Health
Sciences
Center
in
New
Orleans,
La.,
on
the
next
phase
of
the
study
with
support
from
the
Louisiana
Cancer
Consortium.
A
German
company,
MediGene,
has
a
similar
herpes
virus,
which
is
in
Phase
3
clinical
trials
for
liver
cancer.
“MediGene
has
seen
significant
results,”
said
Dr.
Kousoulas,
“and
their
trial
should
be
completed
within
six
months.”
However,
Dr.
Kousoulas
believes
that
LSU’s
virus
has
been
improved
to
go
beyond
the
capabilities
of
MediGene’s
virus.
“Our
virus
has
been
engineered
to
spread
even
better
among
cancer
cells,”
said
Dr.
Kousoulas.
“It
causes
the
cancer
cells
to
fuse
together
so
that
the
virus
can
then
destroy
the
cells
more
efficiently.”
There
is
much
more
potential
with
this
herpes
virus.
“The
virus
can
be
used
as
a
vector
to
express
other
genes,”
said
Dr.
Kousoulas.
“We
can
insert
multiple
genes
into
it
to
enhance
its
tumor-killing
capabilities.”
The
study
is
in
the
pre-clinical
experiment
phase
right
now.
Qyntessa
Biologics,
part
of
the
Louisiana
Emerging
Technologies
Center
on
the
LSU
campus
in
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
is
preparing
to
produce
these
viruses
under
strict
Food
&
Drug
Administration
guidelines,
called
Good
Manufacturing
Practices,
or
GMP.
The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
and
the
Stanley
S.
Scott
Cancer
Center
will
work
with
Qyntessa
to
get
the
virus
to
Phase
1
human
experiments,
for
initial
toxicological
evaluation.
Phase
2
experiments
expand
the
testing
to
a
handful
of
patients,
and
Phase
3
testing
uses
100
to
200
patients.
It
will
take
at
least
three
years
to
get
to
the
Phase
3
testing
stage.
Financial
support
for
these
studies
has
been
obtained
from
the
National
Institutes
of
Health,
The
Louisiana
Board
of
Regents
Biotechnology
Initiative,
the
Louisiana
Cancer
Consortium
and
the
Louisiana
Gene
Therapy
Program
of
the
LSU
Health
Sciences
Center
in
New
Orleans.
Dr.
Kousoulas
recently
discussed
this
exciting
new
research
at
the
4th
International
Workshop
on
Nanosciences
and
Nanotechnologies
at
Aristotle
University
in
Thessaloniki,
Greece.
Part
of
the
study
has
also
been
published
in
the
May
2007
issue
of
Human
Gene
Therapy
(Israyelyan,
et
al.).
“History
shows
us
that
cancer
cannot
be
treated
using
pharmaceuticals
alone,”
said
Dr.
Kousoulas.
“We
have
to
look
at
new
and
innovative
gene
therapies
if
we
are
to
move
forward.”
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The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
released
five
rehabilitated
barred
owls
at
the
Burbank
Soccer
Complex
in
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
on
September
20.
The
owls
all
came
to
the
School’s
Wildlife
Hospital
of
Louisiana
between
March
and
April
2007.
They
were
treated
at
the
Wildlife
Hospital
before
going
to
Wings
of
Hope
Wildlife
Sanctuary
in
Livingston,
La.,
which
is
operated
by
Leslie
Lattimore.
Lattimore
carried
out
the
majority
of
the
rehabilitation
process
before
returning
the
birds
to
the
School
for
release.
The
owls
were
released
one
at
a
time
at
dusk
near
some
trees
at
the
back
of
the
Soccer
Complex.
The
Wildlife
Hospital
of
Louisiana
(WHL)
was
founded
in
1981
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
as
the
only
full-service
wildlife
education,
rehabilitation,
and
research
facility
in
Louisiana.
The
WHL
is
supported
solely
through
private
contributions.
No
fee
is
charged
for
any
of
the
unit’s
services.
Partnering
with
area
rehabilitators,
wildlife
agencies,
marine
mammal
stranding
groups,
and
zoological
parks,
the
WHL
provides
care
for
more
than
1,700
injured
and
orphaned
wild
mammals,
birds,
reptiles
and
amphibians,
with
a
15%
increase
in
case
load
anticipated
each
year.
Threatened
species,
such
as
the
bald
eagle,
are
commonly
treated
at
the
facility.
Efforts
are
currently
underway
to
raise
funds
to
construct
a
free-standing
Wildlife
Hospital
and
set
up
an
operations
endowment
fund.
For
information
on
how
you
can
participate
in
this
effort,
please
contact
Pat
Edwards,
director
of
institutional
advancement,
at
225/578-9870
or
pedwards@vetmed.lsu.edu.
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LSU
SVM
Promotes
Research
with
Phi
Zeta
Research
Emphasis
Day
On
September
26,
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
will
host
its
annual
Phi
Zeta
Research
Emphasis
Day--a
day
established
to
promote
research
in
schools
of
veterinary
medicine,
to
recognize
research
conducted
by
veterinary
students,
residents,
graduate
students
and
faculty,
and
to
encourage
veterinary
students
to
pursue
careers
in
research.
Phi
Zeta
is
the
national
veterinary
honor
society,
which
recognizes
and
furthers
scholarship
and
research
in
matters
pertaining
to
the
welfare
and
diseases
of
animals.
The
importance
of
this
day
to
the
SVM
is
underlined
by
the
fact
that
the
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
is
closed
except
for
emergencies
to
allow
all
students
and
house
officers
to
participate.
Phi
Zeta
Day
provides
an
opportunity
for
national
experts
to
speak
to
students
on
current
research
in
various
fields
and
to
present
a
picture
of
global
veterinary
research.
This
year’s
speakers
are
Jack
Harkema,
DVM,
MS,
PhD,
university
distinguished
professor,
Department
of
Pathobiology
and
Diagnostic
Investigation,
College
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
Michigan
State
University;
and
Linda
Cork,
DVM,
PhD,
professor
and
chair,
Department
of
Comparative
Medicine,
and
director,
Veterinary
Service
Center,
Stanford
University.
Dr.
Harkema
will
discuss,
“A
Veterinarian’s
Study
of
Respiratory
Disease
and
Air
Pollution,”
and
Dr.
Cork’s
presentation
is
entitled,
“Adventures
in
Comparative
Medicine.”
Veterinary
and
graduate
students
(including
interns
and
residents)
and
faculty
and
staff
will
present
their
current
biomedical
research
that
is
relevant
to
diseases
of
man
and
animals.
Student
entries
are
made
in
two
categories:
the
doctoral
student
competition
and
the
undergraduate,
Master’s
degree,
and
House
Officer
competition.
First-,
second-
and
third-place
monetary
awards
will
be
given
in
these
categories.
“The
SVM
annual
fall
research
emphasis
day
sponsored
and
organized
by
Phi
Zeta
has
become
an
important
aspect
of
our
research
culture.
It
gives
us
an
opportunity
to
showcase
the
research
activities
of
our
scientists
and
to
recognize
our
students
for
their
efforts
with
significant
awards,”
said
Dr.
Thomas
R.
Klei,
associate
dean
for
Research
and
Advanced
Studies
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine.
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Tiger
Enters
“Acclimation”
Phase
of
Quarantine
Period
At
9
a.m.
on
Saturday,
Sept.
1,
LSU’s
tiger
will
be
released
into
the
outside
portion
of
his
enclosure.
“He
has
remained
completely
healthy
during
his
quarantine
period
and
has
adjusted
so
well
to
life
at
LSU
that
he
can
be
released
early,”
said
Dr.
David
Baker,
LSU’s
attending
veterinarian.
In
a
press
conference
held
on
Aug.
27,
Baker
stated
that
the
tiger
would
need
to
be
quarantined
and
acclimated
for
up
to
two
weeks.
Because
the
tiger
has
adjusted
so
well,
he
is
now
ready
to
enter
the
outer
portion
of
his
habitat.
Beginning
Sept.
1,
he
will
be
released
each
morning
and
brought
back
into
his
night
house
each
evening.
Members
of
the
media
are
invited
to
come
to
the
tiger
habitat
on
Saturday,
Sept.
1,
to
take
photographs
of
the
tiger
in
his
new
home.
A
ceremony
to
introduce
the
tiger
as
Mike
VI
will
take
place
in
the
near
future
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Human
medications
can
be
deadly
to
pets
Most
people
have
heard
about
the
need
for
parents
to
child
proof
their
homes,
but
most
probably
don’t
think
about
pet-proofing.
The
LSU
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
has
recently
seen
two
cases
of
pets
that
have
required
emergency
treatment
for
accidental
medication
overdoses,
and
one
case
of
a
pet
that
reacted
badly
to
a
small
dose
of
human
medication.
“In
one
case,
a
dog
got
into
a
bottle
of
over-the-counter
anti-inflammatory
medication,
and
in
the
other,
the
dog
got
into
his
own
prescribed
painkillers,”
said
Dr.
Frederic
Gaschen,
associate
professor
of
companion
animal
medicine.
“Never
underestimate
how
curious
or
mischievous
pets
can
be.
Pet
owners
can
save
themselves
a
lot
of
anguish
and
money
by
keeping
medications
safely
put
away.”
Besides
keeping
all
medications
out
of
the
reach
of
pets,
owners
must
never
give
human
medications
to
their
pets
without
the
specific
recommendation
of
their
veterinarian.
Over
the
counter
medications,
such
as
ibuprofen
and
naproxen,
can
potentially
damage
the
digestive
lining,
cause
stomach
ulcers
and
can
affect
the
kidneys.
Acetaminophen
is
particularly
toxic
to
cats,
and
can
cause
severe
damage
to
red
blood
cells,
and
liver
failure.
“Dogs
and
cats
do
not
react
to
human
medications
the
same
way
that
people
do,
and
these
medications
that
help
people
every
day
can
be
very
toxic
to
animals,”
said
Dr.
Gaschen.
“Owners
should
consult
their
veterinarians
before
giving
any
medications
to
their
pets.”
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Mike
the
Tiger
Candidate
Announced
LSU
has
acquired
a
possible
new
tiger
mascot.
The
tiger
is
currently
being
housed
in
the
night
house
in
the
tiger
habitat,
where
he
will
remain
until
his
quarantine
is
over.
The
two-year-old
male
Bengal
tiger
must
be
quarantined
for
at
least
two
weeks
so
that
he
can
be
observed
by
LSU
veterinarians
to
ensure
that
he
is
healthy
and
a
good
fit
for
LSU.
If
that
occurs,
he
will
be
formally
introduced
as
the
new
mascot.
Until
that
time,
he
is
not
Mike
VI.
The
tiger
will
not
be
on
view
to
the
public
during
the
quarantine
period.
The
tiger
comes
to
LSU
from
Great
Cats
of
Indiana,
a
nonprofit
sanctuary
and
rescue
facility
for
big
cats
and
other
large
carnivores,
located
in
Idaville,
Ind.
More
information
on
the
facility
can
be
found
at
http://www.greatcatsofindiana.org/.
During
the
university’s
careful
review
of
Great
Cats,
LSU
veterinarians
were
advised
by
expert
U.S.
Department
of
Agriculture
personnel
that
this
is
a
reputable
and
legitimate
rescue
program.
Great
Cats
does
not
intentionally
breed
tigers,
and
LSU’s
assessment
is
that
the
facility
abides
by
the
“guiding
principles”
of
a
legitimate
sanctuary.
The
USDA
further
advises
that
the
noncompliant
items
at
Great
Cats,
which
came
into
question
several
weeks
ago,
were
all
directly
or
indirectly
related
to
shortages
in
operating
funds
and/or
personnel.
The
issues
under
review
by
the
USDA
primarily
involve
facility
cleanliness.
Sadly,
personnel
and
funding
shortages
are
common
among
animal
rescue
programs
dependent
primarily
on
private
donations.
LSU
has
been
advised
by
the
USDA
that
the
noncompliant
items
have
been
addressed
by
Great
Cats.
Indeed,
the
situation
only
highlights
the
benefit
to
the
animal
of
coming
to
LSU
where
there
will
be
adequate
resources,
provision
of
excellent
care
and
a
clean
environment.
Even
if
this
tiger
becomes
Mike
VI,
he
will
not
attend
the
first
LSU
home
football
game
against
Virginia
Tech
on
Sept.
8.
The
university
does
anticipate
that
he
will
attend
some
home
games
this
season,
but
that
will
be
decided
by
Dr.
David
Baker,
LSU’s
attending
veterinarian,
and
will
be
handled
on
a
game-by-game
basis
to
ensure
the
tiger’s
health
and
safety.
As
with
Mike
V,
the
live
tiger
mascot
will
never
be
forced
to
load
into
his
travel
trailer
for
games;
Mike
V
was
always
eager
to
load
into
his
trailer
and
seemed
to
enjoy
his
visits
to
Tiger
Stadium.
University
officials
will
not
provide
any
further
information
on
the
tiger’s
background
until
it
is
decided
whether
he
will
officially
be
Mike
VI.
If
the
tiger
does
become
Mike
VI,
a
formal
announcement
will
be
made,
and
the
university
will
provide
information
on
the
tiger,
as
well
as
photo
opportunities.
University
officials
appreciate
the
love
and
respect
that
LSU
fans
have
for
Mike
the
Tiger,
and
would
like
to
thank
those
fans
for
understanding
the
need
for
these
policies
surrounding
the
young
tiger
before
he
can
be
introduced
as
the
new
mascot.
Click
here
for
highlights
from
the
press
conference
with
Dr.
Baker.
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LSU
Clinician
and
Professor
Retires
After
25
Years
of
Service
Dr.
Carol
Foil,
professor
of
dermatology,
joined
the
faculty
of
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
on
August
1,
1982.
After
25
years
with
the
SVM,
she
retired
effective
July
31,
2007.
She
will
be
made
a
professor
emeritus.
“I’m
proud
of
all
of
my
students
that
became
dermatologists,”
said
Dr.
Foil.
There
are
currently
190
Diplomates
of
the
American
College
of
Veterinary
Dermatology.
Of
those,
at
least
six
are
graduates
of
the
LSU
SVM
and
former
students
of
Dr.
Foil:
Drs.
Michelle
Brignac
(LSU
’86),
Terese
DeManuelle
(LSU
’93),
Stephen
LeMarié
(LSU
’91),
Jenise
Daigle
(LSU
’98),
Cherie
Pucheu-Haston
(LSU
’92),
and
Julie
Delger
(LSU
’90).
“I
was
her
student
and
her
resident,”
said
Dr.
LeMarié.
“I
had
my
dermatology
rotation
with
Dr.
Foil,
and
she
really
inspired
me.
She
is
so
smart
and
such
a
good
teacher.
LSU
offers
such
a
strong
dermatology
program
that
when
I
went
into
private
practice,
almost
all
of
the
dermatology
cases
were
given
to
me.
Dr.
Foil
is
a
super
teacher
and
one
of
the
most
brilliant
people
I’ve
been
around.
She’s
very
dedicated
and
passionate
about
her
work.
She
demands
excellence,
and
I
really
respect
that.”
Dr.
LeMarié
and
his
wife,
Dr.
Rose
LeMarié
(LSU
’91),
own
a
small
animal
practice
in
Metairie,
La.
Though
Dr.
Foil
is
leaving
LSU,
she
will
continue
to
work
with
the
Veterinary
Information
Network
(VIN)
and
the
Louisiana
State
Animal
Response
Team
(SART).
“I’m
going
to
work
for
VIN
part-time,”
said
Dr.
Foil.
“I’ve
been
consulting
for
VIN
for
some
time,
and
now
I’ll
be
developing
web
content
for
them
and
working
on
community
relations,
mostly
with
academia.
I’ll
also
continue
working
with
SART
as
their
webmaster
and
as
the
planning
chief
for
the
small
animal
division.”
Dr.
Foil
will
also
return
to
the
SVM
to
teach
courses
as
needed.
“LSU
is
a
friendly
place,
full
of
polite
and
helpful
people,”
said
Dr.
Foil.
“I’ve
enjoyed
working
with
my
partner,
Dr.
Sandy
Merchant,
in
building
a
very
successful
dermatology
service.”
With
Dr.
Foil’s
retirement,
Dr.
Merchant
will
be
dermatology
service
chief.
“Dr.
Carol
Foil
will
be
missed
by
everyone
including
myself,”
said
Dr.
Merchant.
“Even
though
I
came
from
a
great
residency
program
with
good
mentors,
she
continued
to
be
a
mentor
to
me
for
the
last
19
years.
She
has
been
a
leader
in
the
department,
holding
various
committee
chairs
for
the
last
25
years.
She
could
always
be
counted
on
to
look
at
a
situation
from
every
angle
and
come
up
with
a
fair
and
rational
solution.
She
fortunately
will
continue
to
share
her
expertise
through
her
liaison
with
the
Veterinary
Information
Network.
We
all
wish
her
well
in
this
endeavor,
as
well
as
with
her
continued
volunteer
work
with
the
Louisiana
Emergency
Response
Effort
for
Animals,
obedience
training
her
cockers
and
her
continued
work
as
an
ornithologist
in
assisting
with
periodic
bird
counts,
among
other
things,
in
Louisiana.”
Dr.
Foil’s
family
is
originally
from
the
northeast
but
moved
to
Louisiana
after
her
father
took
early
retirement.
She
attended
LSU
and
received
her
B.S.
in
zoology
in
1971
and
her
M.S.
in
ornithology
in
1974.
She
also
attended
the
LSU
SVM
and
received
her
DVM
in
1978
as
a
member
of
the
School’s
second
graduating
class.
After
completing
a
rotating
internship
at
Angell
Memorial
Animal
Hospital
in
Boston,
Mass.,
and
spending
a
year
in
private
practice
in
Boston,
Dr.
Foil
completed
a
residency
in
dermatology
at
the
University
of
Florida.
She
then
returned
to
LSU
as
an
assistant
professor
of
medicine
and
dermatology.
At
that
time,
dermatology
was
not
a
separate
service.
It
did
not
become
so
until
Dr.
Sandra
Merchant
joined
the
faculty
in
July
1988.
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A
viral
infection
of
crawfish
known
as
White
Spot
Syndrome
Virus
(WSSV)
was
diagnosed
in
Louisiana
crawfish
through
the
pivotal
actions
of
the
Louisiana
Animal
Disease
Diagnostic
Laboratory
(LADDL)
housed
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
(SVM).
This
was
the
first
known
report
of
the
disease
in
crawfish
and
the
second
report
of
the
disease
in
an
aquaculture
species
in
the
U.S.,
the
first
being
from
farm-raised
shrimp
in
Texas.
The
virus
causes
crawfish
to
be
weak
and
sluggish
and
poses
no
threat
to
humans
or
other
animals.
Towards
the
end
of
the
season
this
year,
a
crawfish
farmer
noted
that
something
was
wrong
with
his
crawfish.
He
was
seeing
more
than
expected
numbers
of
dead
crawfish
in
his
traps
and
along
the
edges
of
the
pond.
Many
of
the
live
crawfish
were
weak
and
slow
moving.
The
farmer
called
St.
Martin
Parish
County
Agent
Alfred
Guidry,
who
verified
the
problem
and
noted
that
the
dead
and
sick
crawfish
were
mostly
large
ones;
the
small
juvenile
crawfish
appeared
normal
and
active.
The
agent
contacted
Mark
Shirley,
an
LSU
AgCenter
extension
agent
specializing
in
crawfish
production.
Shirley
visited
the
ponds
with
the
dead
and
sick
crawfish
and
checked
the
water
quality
in
the
ponds
and
looked
for
other
potential
problems.
The
water
tests
were
fine,
and
no
other
problems
were
noted.
On
March
9,
Shirley
collected
sick
crawfish
and
delivered
them
to
Dr.
John
Hawke
at
the
LADDL
at
the
LSU
SVM
for
disease
testing.
While
Dr.
Hawke
and
his
staff
were
testing
the
crawfish,
Shirley
was
contacted
by
other
producers
in
other
parishes
who
were
experiencing
similar
problems.
As
with
the
first
ponds,
the
crawfish
were
dying
or
were
very
weak,
water
quality
tests
were
normal,
and
no
other
potential
sources
of
toxic
substances
were
found.
Crawfish
from
these
ponds
were
also
submitted
to
Dr.
Hawke’s
laboratory.
A
week
after
the
initial
submission,
Dr.
Wes
Baumgartner,
a
LADDL
veterinary
pathologist,
reported
microscopic
evidence
of
viral
inclusions
in
cuticular
epithelial
tissue
of
the
crawfish.
Additional
specimens
from
ponds
in
Arnaudville,
La.,
were
obtained,
fixed,
and
examined
by
electron
microscopy.
Rod-shaped
virus
particles
similar
to
WSSV
were
present
in
multiple
crawfish
tissues.
Rob
Poston,
a
LAADL
virologist,
observed
multiple
elliptical-shaped
viruses
in
negatively
stained
homogenized
crawfish
tissues.
At
this
point,
Drs.
Hawke
and
Baumgartner
contacted
Dr.
Trish
Varner,
a
WSSV
expert
at
the
Texas
Veterinary
Medical
Diagnostic
Laboratory,
for
assistance.
Dr.
Baumgartner
personally
transported
diagnostic
specimens
to
Dr.
Varner’s
laboratory
in
Texas.
Dr.
Varner
confirmed
the
identity
of
the
virus
as
WSSV
by
using
a
polymerase
chain
reaction
(PCR)
test
and
reported
the
findings
to
the
USDA
Animal
and
Plant
Health
Inspection
Service
(APHIS).
By
an
international
animal
health
agreement,
White
Spot
Disease
(WSD)
is
a
reportable
disease
that
must
be
verified
by
specific
laboratory
tests
conducted
at
the
National
Veterinary
Service
Laboratory
in
Ames,
Iowa.
Once
the
national
laboratory
confirmed
WSD
in
Louisiana
crawfish,
Dr.
Henry
Moreau,
the
State
Veterinarian
in
the
Louisiana
Department
of
Agriculture
and
Forestry
(LDAF),
called
for
the
formation
of
a
WSD
taskforce.
The
taskforce
was
composed
of
representatives
from
Dr.
Moreau’s
office
of
the
Animal
Health
Service
of
LDAF,
USDA
APHIS,
LADDL,
the
Louisiana
Department
of
Wildlife
and
Fisheries
(LDWF),
the
LSU
Agricultural
Center,
and
Louisiana
crawfish
producers.
Their
initial
assignment
was
coordination
of
testing
and
isolation
of
infected
ponds,
and
dissemination
of
information
to
crawfish
fishermen
and
the
general
public
related
to
the
disease,
its
control,
and
health
risks
for
those
in
contact
with
live
crawfish
or
in
those
consuming
cooked
crawfish.
Personnel
from
the
LDWF
worked
closely
with
the
task
force
in
collecting
wild
crawfish
from
the
Atchafalaya
Basin
and
other
state
waterways.
Research
and
extension
faculty
from
the
LSU
AgCenter
and
faculty
from
the
LSU
SVM
quickly
gathered
reliable
science-based
data
on
this
disease
and
the
virus
that
causes
it.
Since
this
disease
had
never
been
diagnosed
before
in
crawfish,
much
of
the
relevant
scientific
data
about
WSD
in
shrimp
had
to
be
used
to
formulate
plans
to
control
the
infections.
AgCenter
extension
faculty,
specializing
in
aquaculture,
working
with
LDAF
public
relations
personnel,
were
able
to
let
the
public
know
through
television
interviews,
local
meetings,
and
the
print
media
that
the
disease
poised
no
health
risks
to
people.
The
meeting
and
news
releases
also
kept
crawfish
producers
and
fishermen
updated
on
the
spread
of
the
disease
and
the
signs
to
look
for
in
their
catches.
The
LADDL
was
charged
with
rapidly
developing
testing
procedures
and
sample
size
guidelines.
As
part
of
this
effort,
Dr.
Kim
Bowles
of
the
LADDL
was
able
to
collaborate
with
scientists
in
Arizona
and
Texas
to
adapt
a
Shrimp
Whitespot
diagnostic
test
for
detection
of
Crawfish
Whitespot.
This
test
uses
real-time
PCR
technology
to
rapidly
detect
white
spot
virus
genetic
material.
Thus,
in
less
than
two
weeks,
a
rapid
and
very
specific
test
was
developed
for
detection
of
the
virus
and
a
high
thorough
put
of
samples.
The
State
Veterinarian’s
office
served
as
the
central
drop-off
point
for
crawfish
to
be
tested
for
this
disease.
Dr.
Moreau’s
office
also
maintained
data
on
sample
sites
and
test
results,
which
were
immediately
shared
with
taskforce
members.
By
May,
it
was
evident
that
the
virus
was
present
in
crawfish
from
many
ponds
and
also
in
the
wild
crawfish
population
within
the
Atchafalaya
Basin
in
southern
Louisiana.
Members
of
the
task
force
agreed
that
control
of
spread
and
quarantine
procedures
were
of
limited
value,
and
the
priority
shifted
to
accelerated
testing
of
crawfish
from
as
many
locations
as
possible.
By
the
end
of
the
crawfish
season,
over
10,000
crawfish
were
sampled
from
18
parishes
with
an
overall
infection
rate
of
61%.
Such
sampling
ultimately
demonstrated
that
the
virus
infection
was
widespread
and
that
the
development
of
management
practices
was
necessary
in
order
for
producers
to
continue
in
business.
To
that
end,
AgCenter
researchers
have
designed
experiments
and
began
implementation
of
studies
to
answer
important
questions:
(1)
what
is
the
effect
of
virus
infection
on
survivability
and
reproduction
in
burrowing
(dormant)
crawfish;
and
(2)
is
the
virus
transmitted
from
infected
females
to
their
offspring
during
egg
development?
With
the
advent
of
crawfish
season
next
year,
additional
studies
examining
the
effects
of
water
quality
and
temperature
stress
on
the
development
of
the
disease
in
infected
ponds
will
be
performed.
The
initial
detection
and
diagnosis
of
this
disease
in
crawfish,
the
rapid
response
of
field
personnel
in
tracking
the
disease
and
sampling,
and
the
effective
cooperative
effort
between
multiple
agencies
demonstrated
that
Louisiana
is
prepared
to
deal
with
any
emerging
animal
disease
such
as
a
foot
and
mouth
outbreak
or
highly
pathogenic
avian
influenza.
Dr.
Fred
Enright,
interim
director
of
the
LADDL,
“This
viral
disease
outbreak
in
crawfish,
with
the
responsiveness
of
the
cooperating
agencies
and
producers,
is
a
very
good
example
of
why
a
veterinary
diagnostic
laboratory
is
a
critical
element
in
protecting
livestock,
pets,
and
people
in
this
State.”
Top
Mike
the
Tiger
Update
LSU
has
identified
a
juvenile
tiger
that
could
potentially
become
the
university’s
next
live
mascot.
The
two-year-old
male
tiger
currently
resides
at
Great
Cats
of
Indiana,
a
nonprofit
sanctuary
and
rescue
facility
for
big
cats
and
other
large
carnivores,
located
in
Idaville,
Indiana.
More
information
on
the
facility
can
be
found
at
http://www.greatcatsofindiana.org/.
The
university
is
currently
looking
into
both
the
tiger
and
the
facility
at
which
it
resides.
Mike
V’s
caretaker
and
LSU
veterinarian
Dr.
David
Baker
is
conducting
exhaustive
research
into
this
tiger’s
background,
as
well
as
the
history
of
Great
Cats
of
Indiana.
If
all
goes
well,
the
tiger
will
be
brought
to
Baton
Rouge
during
August.
He
will
be
evaluated
and
quarantined
for
a
minimum
of
two
weeks
to
ensure
that
he
is
healthy
and
a
good
fit
for
LSU.
If
that
occurs,
he
will
then
be
introduced
as
the
new
LSU
mascot.
Until
that
time,
he
is
not
Mike
VI.
To
ensure
the
health,
safety
and
well-being
of
the
animal,
LSU
will
not
reveal
when
the
tiger
will
be
brought
to
campus,
nor
where
he
will
reside
during
the
quarantine
period.
Please
note
that
this
policy
exists
for
the
protection
of
the
animal,
and
is
not
flexible.
University
officials
will
not
provide
any
further
information
on
the
tiger’s
background
until
it
is
decided
whether
he
will
officially
be
Mike
VI.
If
the
tiger
does
become
Mike
VI,
the
university
will
provide
information
on
the
tiger
as
well
as
photo
opportunities.
University
officials
appreciate
the
love
and
respect
that
LSU
fans
have
for
Mike
the
Tiger,
and
would
like
to
thank
those
fans
in
advance
for
understanding
the
need
for
these
policies
surrounding
the
young
tiger
being
brought
to
campus.
Top
Summer
Means
Soaring
Temperatures
and
Potential
Heatstroke
for
Pets
Now
that
summer
is
here,
it’s
good
to
remember
that
some
pets
require
special
care
to
avoid
heatstroke.
Dogs
cannot
tell
you
when
their
temperatures
rise,
and
it
is
our
responsibility
to
ensure
that
our
pets
have
sufficient
shelter
from
the
sun,
adequate
water
to
drink,
and
a
way
to
cool
off
as
the
heat
rises.
Take
care
when
leaving
your
pets
outside
during
the
day,
and
never
leave
your
dog
in
a
hot
car,
even
for
a
few
minutes.
A
dog’s
body
temperature
is
normally
between
101°F
and
102°F.
They
regulate
their
body
temperature
by
panting;
dogs
do
not
sweat
like
people.
Panting
expels
the
heat.
If
the
heat
is
not
expelled
fast
enough,
the
body
temperature
rises.
A
rise
of
3
degrees
to
a
temperature
of
105°F
can
cause
the
dog
to
have
problems
keeping
up
with
his
body’s
demand
for
oxygen.
When
the
temperature
hits
108°F,
the
internal
organs
can
start
breaking
down
at
a
cellular
level.
Early
signs
of
heatstroke
are
rapid
breathing,
dry
mouth
and
nose,
rapid
heart
rate,
and
gums
that
leave
their
healthy
color
for
dull,
grayish-pink
or
red.
This
is
an
emergency!
If
your
dog
exhibits
these
symptoms,
move
the
dog
to
a
shaded
area,
soak
the
coat
in
cool
water,
and
get
him
to
a
veterinarian
immediately.
These
symptoms
can
be
followed
in
minutes
by
collapse,
seizure,
coma
and
death.
The
most
important
aid
in
heatstroke
is
prevention,
so
please
ensure
that
your
outdoor
pets
have
plenty
of
shade
and
water
and
avoid
leaving
your
pets
in
the
car,
even
with
the
windows
down.
Make
sure
that
your
pet
has
a
tip-proof
bowl,
so
that
he
can’t
spill
his
water
bowl
while
you’re
not
at
home.
Lastly,
plan
walks
for
the
early
morning
or
late
evening
hours
when
the
temperature
is
relatively
low.
With
a
few
minor
precautions,
you
and
your
pets
can
have
a
safe
and
happy
summer.
Top
LSU
Veterinary
Students
Initiate
Business
Certificate
Program
The
LSU
student
chapter
of
the
Veterinary
Business
Management
Association
has
initiated
a
business
certificate
program
to
help
veterinary
students
enhance
their
business
management
education,
which
is
a
small
but
vital
part
of
their
veterinary
education.
“This
program
will
give
veterinary
students
real
life,
applicable
skills,”
said
Marc
Bordelon
(Class
of
2009),
president
of
the
LSU
student
chapter
of
the
Veterinary
Business
Management
Association.
The
VBMA
is
a
student-driven
organization
dedicated
to
advancing
the
profession
through
increasing
business
knowledge,
creating
networking
opportunities,
and
empowering
students
to
achieve
their
personal
and
professional
goals.
“In
human
medicine,
doctors
form
practices
and
hire
people
to
manage
them,
so
they
don’t
need
to
study
business
management;
they
hire
someone
to
do
that
for
them,”
said
Dr.
Dennis
McCurnin,
professor
of
surgery
and
faculty
advisor
to
the
LSU
chapter
of
the
VBMA.
“It’s
harder
for
veterinarians
to
do
that
so
they
end
up
managing
their
practices
themselves.
Veterinarians
need
to
have
basic
business
knowledge
and
know
how
a
small
business
is
run.
It’s
important
to
learn
about
business
while
in
veterinary
school
so
that
they
can
start
off
on
the
right
foot.”
Connie
McMillan
(Class
of
2008)
was
the
first
president
of
the
LSU
chapter
of
the
VBMA
and
helped
get
the
business
certificate
program
started
at
LSU.
“I
chose
to
start
the
program
here
because
I
felt
it
was
critical
for
veterinary
students
to
gain
as
much
business
acumen
as
possible,”
said
McMillan.
“The
discrepancy
between
what
veterinarians
earn
compared
to
other
professions
is
huge
for
the
amount
of
hard
work
and
the
cost
of
school.
Having
had
a
previous
career,
I
knew
how
important
it
is
to
have
the
tools
you
need
to
be
successful,
and
business,
marketing
and
finances
are
all
critical
aspects
of
being
competitive.
I
felt
the
club
could
help
provide
these
tools
to
upcoming
veterinarians.
The
VBMA
is
becoming
well
recognized,
and
the
certificate
is
just
another
way
to
improve
job
choice
potential.
Having
the
business
skills
learned
though
earning
the
certificate
is
immeasurable.”
The
certificate
program
will
begin
in
the
fall
semester
of
2008.
Each
student
enrolled
in
the
program
will
be
required
to
complete
120
additional
contact
hours
in
business
education,
including
hands-on
practice
analysis.
Topics
will
include
finance,
accounting,
management
and
communication.
The
veterinary
school
offers
courses
in
practice
management,
and
these
will
count
toward
the
certificate.
“Eighty
hours
of
the
required
120
hours
will
come
from
course
work,”
said
Dr.
McCurnin.
One
practice
management
course,
the
Practice
Evaluation
elective,
gives
veterinary
students
the
opportunity
to
visit
and
evaluate
local
practices
and
prepare
business
and
marketing
plans
for
them.
“I
believe
that
LSU
is
the
only
veterinary
school
offering
a
course
in
practice
evaluation,”
said
Dr.
McCurnin.
“Both
practitioners
and
students
get
a
lot
out
of
it.”
The
students
gain
valuable
experience,
and
the
veterinarians
get
a
free
business
and
marketing
plan.
Besides
courses
offered
at
the
veterinary
school,
students
can
get
the
required
credit
hours
by
attending
VBMA
meetings,
at
which
veterinarians
and
business
leaders
will
be
invited
to
speak
on
business
and
veterinary
practice
issues.
Other
veterinary
schools
that
have
business
certificate
programs
include
Washington
State
University,
the
University
of
Pennsylvania
and
the
University
of
Florida.
Members
of
the
Classes
of
2009
and
2010
will
be
the
first
graduating
classes
at
LSU.
The
program
will
not
include
any
out-of-pocket
costs
to
the
students
at
this
time.
After
successfully
completing
the
program,
certificates
will
be
given
out
at
commencement.
“So
far,
six
students
in
the
Class
of
2009
and
eight
students
in
the
Class
of
2010
have
signed
up
for
the
program,”
said
Bordelon.
“Our
goal
is
to
get
80%
of
each
class
involved
in
the
VBMA
and
have
five
to
10
students
per
class
in
the
certificate
program.”
Members
of
the
Class
of
2009
enrolled
in
the
program
include
Marc
Bordelon,
Mitzi
Clark,
April
Fitzgerald,
Brenna
Hanly,
Cassi
Landry,
Aliya
“Yani”
Magee,
Stefania
Naiman,
Holly
Rice
and
Laura
Sarradet.
Members
of
the
Class
of
2010
enrolled
in
the
program
include
Holly
Brown,
Jennifer
Bruno,
Rachel
Carson,
Louis
DiVincenti,
Tina
Miletello,
Jennifer
Monroe,
David
Schur
and
Stacey
Smith.
“Practicing
veterinary
medicine
is
rapidly
changing,”
said
Sarradet.
“A
good
education
is
critical
to
becoming
a
veterinarian;
however,
a
good
business
education
is
critical
to
becoming
a
successful
veterinarian.
By
adopting
this
program,
our
school
will
produce
graduates
who
are
more
competitive
in
the
job
field.
This
opportunity
is
what
motivated
me
to
participate
in
the
VBMA
Business
Certificate
Program.”
After
graduation,
Sarradet
wants
to
go
into
small
animal
medicine.
Magee
adds,
“The
VBMA
Business
Certificate
Program
is
a
unique
opportunity
to
gain
business
skills
that
can
be
directly
applied
to
veterinary
practice
management
and
ownership.
I
have
had
no
structured
training
and
only
limited
exposure
to
the
business
side
of
veterinary
medicine.
As
students,
we
are
encouraged
to
seek
opportunities
that
will
provide
exposure
to
practice
management
and
business
ownership.
The
VBMA
Business
Certificate
Program
will
allow
me
to
gain
hands-on
experience
in
veterinary
practice
management
as
a
part
of
my
veterinary
curriculum.
Having
a
foundation
in
both
technical
and
management
skills
is
unique.
This
uniqueness
will
allow
me
to
be
a
more
marketable
and
well
rounded
veterinarian.
Additionally,
I
believe
this
program
will
allow
me
to
be
more
of
an
asset
to
any
type
of
practice,
regardless
of
my
position
as
an
associate,
partner
or
full
owner/practitioner.”
After
graduation,
Magee
plans
to
pursue
an
internship
in
small
animal
medicine
and
surgery
and
then
a
residency
in
internal
medicine.
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LSU
to
study
use
of
SmartPill™
for
diagnosis
of
GI
diseases
in
dogs
Most
medical
research
begins
in
a
Petri
dish
before
progressing
to
animal
research
and
then
to
clinical
trials
in
humans.
A
second-year
student
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
is
working
on
a
study
that
partially
reverses
this
well-established
order.
Christopher
Mole
(Class
of
2009)
along
with
faculty
advisor
Dr.
Frederic
Gaschen,
an
associate
professor
of
companion
animal
medicine,
is
studying
how
a
high-tech
pill
no
larger
than
a
vitamin
capsule
will
work
to
evaluate
the
motility
of
the
canine
stomach,
small
and
large
bowel.
Smart
Pill™
has
been
approved
by
the
Federal
Drug
Administration
for
use
in
people
with
disorders
of
gastrointestinal
motility.
Mole
is
participating
in
the
School’s
Summer
Scholars
Program,
and
his
research
project
is
entitled,
“Evaluation
of
the
SmartPill™
capsule
for
assessment
of
gastric
emptying
time,
and
small
bowel,
colonic,
and
whole
gut
transit
time
in
dogs.”
Sixteen
students
in
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
have
been
selected
to
participate
in
the
Summer
Scholars
Program,
an
introduction
to
biomedical
research
through
research-driven
activities.
The
program
is
funded
by
the
Merck-Merial
Veterinary
Scholar
Program,
a
grant
from
the
National
Institutes
of
Health,
and
fellowships
from
the
Morris
Animal
Foundation
and
the
Comparative
Gastroenterology
Society,
which
is
the
agency
funding
Mole’s
study.
The
purpose
of
Mole’s
study
is
to
validate
the
accuracy
of
the
SmartPill™
in
dogs.
The
SmartPill™
measures
pH,
temperature
and
pressure
in
the
digestive
tract.
It
allows
for
live
monitoring
because
it
regularly
transmits
information
to
a
receiver
placed
in
a
small
backpack
fitted
to
the
dogs.
“We
estimate
that
the
SmartPill™
will
stay
in
the
dog’s
GI
tract
for
approximately
two
days,”
said
Dr.
Gaschen.
“One
of
the
goals
of
the
study
is
to
see
how
the
high
tech
capsule
compares
to
established
methods
for
measuring
stomach
emptying
in
dogs.”
Mole
added,
“We
intend
to
evaluate
how
accurately
SmartPill™
will
show
variations
in
stomach
and
bowel
motility
created
by
changes
in
the
dogs’
diet.
In
addition,
the
dogs
will
be
given
different
medications
to
determine
if
they
have
any
effect
on
the
SmartPill™’s
journey
through
the
gastrointestinal
tract.”
“We
regularly
see
dogs
with
gastrointestinal
motility
disorders
in
our
hospital,”
continued
Dr.
Gaschen.
“Currently,
it
is
often
difficult
to
obtain
a
precise
diagnosis
in
these
cases,
and
we
hope
that
SmartPill™
will
make
it
possible
to
more
efficiently
help
affected
dogs.”
In
comparison,
disorders
of
stomach,
small
and
large
bowel
motility
are
more
common
in
human
beings.
It
is
hoped
in
the
medical
community
as
well
that
technological
advances
such
as
SmartPill™
will
contribute
to
a
faster
diagnosis
and
better
management
of
these
problems.
“The
SmartPill™
capsule
has
the
potential
of
becoming
a
new
standard
for
evaluation
of
gastrointestinal
motility
in
dogs,”
said
Mole.
“We
are
excited
to
be
among
the
first
to
use
it
in
dogs
and
hope
it
will
soon
benefit
dogs
with
abnormal
digestive
motility.”
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The
Texas
A&M
College
of
Veterinary
Medicine
&
Biomedical
Sciences
announced
five
new
Outstanding
Alumni
whose
contributions
to
veterinary
medicine
are
a
credit
to
the
educational
standing
of
the
college
both
nationally
and
internationally.
These
individuals
were
honored
by
the
College
at
the
annual
Outstanding
Alumni
Dinner
which
was
held
on
March
23
in
Bryan,
Texas.
The
Outstanding
Alumni
award
is
given
to
those
individuals
who
exemplify
the
ideals,
character
strengths
and
principles
of
conduct
that
make
the
veterinary
medical
profession
one
of
the
highest
callings.
This
year,
Dr.
Michael
G.
Groves,
dean
emeritus,
is
one
of
those
honored
individuals.
Dr.
Groves
spent
the
first
26
years
of
his
career
as
a
soldier
scientist
with
the
U.S.
Army
Veterinary
Corps
where
he
was
active
in
infectious
disease
research.
His
military
assignments
include:
five
years
at
the
army’s
tropical
disease
research
unit
in
Kuala
Lumpur,
Malaysia,
where
he
served
as
commander
of
the
unit
from
1989-92;
five
years
as
director
of
the
army/navy
consolidated
infectious
disease
research
program;
and
three
years
as
Deputy
Director
of
the
Walter
Reed
Army
Institute
of
Research
in
Washington,
DC.
In
the
latter
two
positions,
Dr.
Groves
played
a
central
role
in
guiding
research
on
the
protection
of
deployed
military
personnel
from
infectious
diseases.
Following
his
retirement
from
the
army
as
a
colonel
in
1990,
he
joined
the
faculty
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
as
the
head
of
the
Department
of
Epidemiology
and
Community
Health.
In
1996,
Dr.
Groves
was
appointed
as
director
of
the
state
veterinary
diagnostic
laboratory.
He
served
as
both
department
head
and
diagnostic
laboratory
director
until
April
1999,
when
he
was
chosen
to
be
the
dean
of
the
veterinary
school
in
April
1999.
He
served
in
this
position
until
his
retirement
in
June
2006.
Upon
retirement,
he
was
granted
the
title
of
dean
emeritus
in
recognition
of
his
exemplary
service
to
LSU.
Dr.
Groves
currently
serves
as
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine’s
chair
on
the
Forever
LSU
Campaign
Cabinet.
Dr.
Groves
earned
a
masters
degree
in
public
health
and
a
doctorate
in
microbiology
and
received
specialty
certification
from
the
American
College
of
Veterinary
Microbiologists
and
the
American
College
of
Veterinary
Preventative
Medicine
(ACVPM).
Dr.
Groves’
military
awards
include
three
Legion
of
Merit
decorations
and
the
James
A.
McCallum
Award
for
outstanding
contributions
to
military
medical
research.
The
ACVPM
honored
Dr.
Groves
with
its
Distinguished
Diplomate
Award
for
significant
contributions
to
veterinary
preventive
medicine
and
the
Helwig-Jennings
Award
for
outstanding
and
prolonged
service
to
the
College.
He
has
published
over
60
scientific
articles
and
book
chapters.
He
currently
resides
in
Baton
Rouge,
Louisiana,
with
his
wife
of
42
years,
Matilda
(Tillie)
Groves.
Together,
they
have
one
daughter,
Amy
G.
Stewart,
and
two
granddaughters,
Emma
and
Kate
Stewart.
Top
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Names
Peter
Haynes
as
Dean
LSU
interim
Executive
Vice
Chancellor
and
Provost
Harold
Silverman
announced
that
Peter
F.
Haynes
has
been
named
as
dean
of
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
effective
June
1
pending
approval
by
the
LSU
Board
of
Supervisors.
Haynes
has
served
as
interim
dean
of
the
school
since
July
2006
after
the
retirement
of
then
dean
Michael
Groves.
“I
believe
that
Dr.
Haynes
has
demonstrated
the
abilities
and
aptitudes
needed
for
this
position
during
his
excellent
service
over
the
past
year
as
interim
dean
of
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,”
Silverman
said.
“He
is
committed
to
reinforcing
our
veterinary
medicine
teaching
program,
enhancing
our
veterinary
and
biomedical
research
activities
and
improving
our
service
to
the
Baton
Rouge
community
and
surrounding
region.”
Haynes
received
a
bachelor’s
degree
in
veterinary
science
in
1967,
a
doctorate
in
veterinary
medicine
in
1969
and
a
master’s
degree
in
clinical
science
in
1974,
all
from
Colorado
State
University,
or
CSU.
Haynes
began
his
academic
career
as
an
instructor
of
large
animal
surgery
in
1970
at
CSU.
He
also
worked
as
an
instructor
of
equine
ambulatory
service
at
CSU
from
1971-1974.
He
came
to
LSU
in
1974
as
an
assistant
professor
and
veterinary
clinician
in
the
veterinary
clinic
sciences
department.
During
his
time
at
LSU,
he
has
served
as
section
chief
of
the
large
animal
clinic
from
1975-1984,
associate
professor
and
veterinary
clinician
in
1976,
associate
professor
of
veterinary
surgery
in
1977,
professor
of
veterinary
surgery
in
1981,
assistant
director
of
the
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
and
Clinics
from
1984-1990,
co-director
of
the
Equine
Veterinary
Research
Program
from
1985-1994,
equine
service
chief
from
1990-1994,
interim
associate
dean
for
research
and
advanced
studies
from
1994-1996,
associate
dean
for
research
and
advanced
studies
from
1996-1999,
associate
dean
of
administration
from
1999-2000
and
executive
associate
dean
from
2000-2006.
“Pete
Haynes
has
been
an
LSU
stalwart
and
a
devoted
leader
at
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
for
three
decades.
He
has
earned
the
LSU
family’s
deepest
respect
and
appreciation
for
his
steady
hand,
persistent
advocacy
for
the
university,
and
dedication
to
the
community,”
LSU
Chancellor
Sean
O’Keefe
said.
“We
are
most
fortunate
to
have
the
opportunity
to
benefit
from
his
continued
dedication
in
this
important
new
leadership
role
he
is
about
to
assume.”
Haynes’
research
interests
include
equine
surgery
–
orthopedics
and
lameness,
respiratory
and
general
soft
tissue,
including
the
abdomen
–
and
equine
sport-related
disorders
–
obstructive
upper
respiratory
tract
disease
and
forelimb
lameness
in
poor
performing
athletes.
He
has
done
presentations
and
written
extensively
on
these
topics.
His
work
has
been
published
in
more
than
65
book
chapters,
articles
in
refereed
journals,
refereed
bulletins
and
abstracts.
He
has
also
been
part
of
16
grants
and
contracts
during
his
career.
Top
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Confers
Seven
Advanced
Degrees
The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
conferred
seven
graduate
degrees
at
its
Diploma
Distribution
Ceremony
for
the
Graduate
Academic
Studies
Program
on
May
18.
Associate
Dean
for
Research
and
Advanced
Studies
and
Boyd
Professor
Thomas
R.
Klei,
Ph.D.
presided
over
the
ceremony,
and
Dr.
Peter
F.
Haynes,
interim
dean
of
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
greeted
the
guests.
Dr.
Stephen
D.
Gaunt,
professor
of
veterinary
clinical
pathology,
served
as
the
representative
of
the
LSU
Graduate
Council
and
conferred
the
degrees.
Javier
Nevarez,
D.V.M.
(San
Juan,
Puerto
Rico)
received
his
Doctor
of
Philosophy
(Ph.D.)
degree
from
the
Department
of
Veterinary
Clinical
Sciences.
His
dissertation
is
entitled,
“Lymphohistiocytic
Proliferative
Syndrome
of
Alligators
(Alligator
mississippiensis):
a
Cutaneous
Manifestation
of
West
Nile
Virus.”
Dr.
Nevarez’s
major
advisors
were
Dr.
Mark
A.
Mitchell,
associate
professor
of
veterinary
clinical
sciences,
and
Dr.
Thomas
N.
Tully,
Jr.,
professor
of
veterinary
clinical
sciences.
Quinesha
Perry,
M.S.
(Port
Allen,
La.)
received
her
Doctor
of
Philosophy
(Ph.D.)
degree
from
the
Department
of
Pathobiological
Sciences.
Her
dissertation
is
entitled,
“Brucella
melitensis:
The
Evaluation
of
a
Putative
Hemagglutinin
Gene’s
Effect
on
Virulence
in
the
Caprine
Model.”
Dr.
Perry’s
major
advisor
is
Dr.
Philip
H.
Elzer,
professor
of
veterinary
science.
Madhuchhanda
Roy,
M.B.B.S
(Asansol,
W.
Bengal,
India)
received
her
Doctor
of
Philosophy
(Ph.D.)
degree
from
the
Department
of
Comparative
Biomedical
Sciences.
Her
dissertation
is
entitled,
“Role
of
Heparanase
and
Heparanase-Degraded
Heparan
Sulfate
in
Brain-metastatic
Melanoma.”
Dr.
Roy’s
major
advisor
is
Dr.
Gary
E.
Wise,
professor
and
head
of
the
Department
of
Comparative
Biomedical
Sciences.
Catherine
A.
Briere,
D.V.M.
(Quebec,
Canada)
received
her
Master’s
(M.S.)
degree
from
the
Department
of
Veterinary
Clinical
Sciences.
Her
thesis
is
entitled,
“Carprofen
Compromises
the
Integrity
and
Barrier
Function
of
the
Colonic
Mucosa
of
the
Dog.”
Dr.
Briere’s
major
advisor
is
Dr.
Giselle
Hosgood,
professor
of
veterinary
surgery.
Stephanie
Diane
Lewis,
D.V.M.
(St.
Louis,
Miss.)
received
her
Master’s
(M.S.)
degree
from
the
Department
of
Pathobiological
Sciences.
Her
thesis
is
entitled,
“The
Role
of
Toll-like
Receptor
7
in
the
Neuropathogenesis
of
Retrovirus
Infection
in
Neonates.”
Dr.
Lewis’s
major
advisor
is
Dr.
Karin
E.
Peterson,
assistant
professor
of
pathobiological
sciences.
Trevor
Theodore
Zachariah,
D.V.M.
(Coldwater,
Mich.)
received
his
Master’s
(M.S.)
degree
from
the
Department
of
Veterinary
Clinical
Sciences.
His
thesis
is
entitled,
“Evaluating
the
Effect
of
Two
Commercial
Antimicrobial
Products
on
Salmonella
spp.
in
the
Aquatic
Habitat
of
the
Red-eared
Slider
Turtle
(Trachemys
scripta
elegans).”
Dr.
Zachariah’s
major
advisor
is
Mark
A.
Mitchell,
associate
professor
of
veterinary
clinical
sciences.
Meryll
Elizabeth
Corbin
(North
Reading,
Mass.)
received
her
Master’s
(M.S.)
degree
from
the
Department
of
Pathobiological
Sciences.
Her
thesis
is
entitled,
“Influence
of
Tumor
Necrosis
Factor-alpha
and
Minocycline
on
Microglia
and
Macrophage
Activation
during
Polytropic
Retrovirus
Infection.”
Corbin’s
major
advisor
is
Dr.
Karin
E.
Peterson,
assistant
professor
of
pathobiological
sciences.
“Training
future
biomedical
researchers
is
an
extremely
important
part
of
the
mission
of
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,”
said
Dr.
Klei.
“Our
students
continue
to
be
successful
following
graduation
and
take
significant
positions
in
biomedical
research
in
academia,
industry
and
the
private
sector.
The
diversity
of
research
activities
within
the
SVM
is
also
reflected
in
the
titles
of
their
theses
and
dissertations.
The
School
is
one
of
the
premier
biomedical
research
institutions
in
the
state
and
would
not
be
so
without
the
graduate
program.”
Top
LSU
Equine
Hospital
Dedicates
‘The
Lexi
Suite’
In
honor
of
the
extraordinary
efforts
of
globe-trotting
surgeons,
LSU
veterinarians
and
technicians,
a
determined
team
of
horse
owners,
and
a
remarkable
13-year-old
Dutch
Warmblood
mare,
the
Louisiana
State
University’s
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
dedicated
“The
Lexi
Suite”
in
the
Equine
Intensive
Care
Unit
at
the
LSU
Large
Animal
Hospital
on
Thursday,
May
17.
Named
in
honor
of
Lexius
(Lexi),
owned
by
Ms.
Julie
Calzone
&
Mr.
Robert
Gardes,
Lexi
is
the
mare
who
presented
LSU
with
the
opportunity
to
cure
uveitis
in
North
America
through
a
procedure
known
as
a
vitrectomy.
The
surgery
is
rarely
performed
and
was
unprecedented
at
LSU.
The
dedication
was
attended
by
horse
enthusiasts
from
around
the
state,
members
of
the
faculty
and
staff
of
LSU’s
Equine
Health
Studies
Program.
“The
event
is
a
celebration
of
Lexi’s
journey
and
the
remarkable
efforts
of
all
that
were
involved
in
her
recovery,
and
a
formal
recognition
of
the
incredible
philanthropic
support
that
has
been
demonstrated
by
her
owners,
both
in
their
willingness
to
implement
The
Lexi
Fund,
and
in
additional
private
support
as
well,”
said
Dr.
Eric
Storey,
Lexi’s
first
ophthalmologist
at
LSU.
The
Lexi
Fund
was
implemented
earlier
this
year
to
dedicate
financial
resources
toward
clinical
service,
scientific
investigation
and
educational
endeavors
in
the
field
of
equine
ophthalmology.
“Both
Bob
and
I
feel
very
strongly
that
Lexi
called
all
the
shots,
including
picking
Dr.
Storey
and
LSU,”
said
Calzone.
“We
knew
we
simply
had
to
stand
by
her
while
she
led
the
way
for
a
new
life
and
new
eye
sight,
not
only
for
herself
but
for
other
horses
in
North
America.
She
is
a
very
special
horse,
and
we
all
are
fortunate
that
she
chose
us.
If
it
weren’t
for
Dr.
Storey
and
LSU,
none
of
this
would
have
been
possible.”
Top
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Hosts
Annual
Awards
&
Honors
Banquet
On
May
4,
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
hosted
the
33rd
annual
Awards
and
Honors
Banquet
at
the
LSU
Union.
The
banquet
was
sponsored
in
part
by
Nestlé
Purina
Pet
Care,
Novartis
Animal
Health,
and
the
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association
(LVMA).
Dr.
Amy
Grooters,
associate
professor
of
companion
animal
medicine
in
the
Department
of
Veterinary
Clinical
Sciences,
served
as
Master
of
Ceremonies.
Each
year,
the
Master
of
Ceremonies
is
the
winner
of
the
Carl
J.
Norden
Distinguished
Teacher
Award
from
the
previous
year.
Interim
Dean
Peter
F.
Haynes
welcomed
the
guests.
Over
$133,000
was
distributed
to
students
in
the
form
of
awards
and
scholarships.
Faculty
and
staff
awards
were
bestowed
at
the
beginning
of
the
evening.
Ms.
Tina
Bowden,
a
lab
animal
assistant
technician
in
the
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
&
Clinics
(VTH&C),
received
the
IAMS
VTH&C
Staff
Award,
which
is
presented
to
an
outstanding
staff
member
from
the
VTH&C.
The
Pfizer
Animal
Health
Award
for
Research
Excellence
was
presented
to
Dr.
Kevin
Macaluso,
assistant
professor
in
the
Department
of
Pathobiological
Sciences.
This
award
is
given
to
a
faculty
member
who
has
excelled
in
veterinary
medical
research
during
the
past
two
years.
Dr.
Shulin
Li,
associate
professor
in
the
Department
of
Comparative
Biomedical
Sciences,
received
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Distinguished
Scholar
Award,
which
is
bestowed
to
a
faculty
member
who
has
made
significant
contributions
to
the
advancement
of
veterinary
medicine
through
research
and/or
scholarly
activity.
The
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Faculty
Service
Award
was
presented
to
Dr.
William
Henk,
professor
of
veterinary
anatomy
and
cell
biology
in
the
Department
of
Comparative
Biomedical
Sciences.
This
award
is
presented
to
a
faculty
member
who,
in
the
opinion
of
his
or
her
fellow
faculty,
has
made
significant
contributions
to
the
service
aspects
of
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine.
The
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Teaching
Award
is
presented
to
the
faculty
member
nominated
by
each
class
for
the
Carl
J.
Norden
Distinguished
Teacher
Award.
The
class
of
2010
nominated
Dr.
Ray
Wilhite,
instructor
in
the
Department
of
Comparative
Biomedical
Sciences;
the
Class
of
2009
nominated
Dr.
Glenna
Mauldin,
associate
professor
of
veterinary
medicine
and
oncology
in
the
Department
of
Veterinary
Clinical
Sciences;
the
Class
of
2008
nominated
Dr.
Joseph
Taboada,
associate
dean
for
student
and
academic
affairs;
and
the
Class
of
2007
nominated
Dr.
Gary
Sod,
assistant
professor
of
farm
animal
health
management
in
the
Department
of
Veterinary
Clinical
Sciences
The
Carl
J.
Norden
Distinguished
Teacher
Award
was
presented
to
Dr.
Joseph
Taboada.
This
award
is
bestowed
to
a
faculty
member
to
recognize
outstanding
teaching
as
judged
by
the
responsiveness
of
his
or
her
students.
The
evening’s
awards
were
capped
off
with
the
presentation
of
the
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
and
LVMA
Outstanding
Student
Awards.
The
AVMF
granted
awards
to
two
top
graduating
veterinary
students
from
Arkansas.
The
awards
are
based
on
academic
performance
and
leadership
potential.
This
year’s
recipients
are
Courtney
Breen
a
nd
Brian
Barron.
The
LVMA
bestowed
awards
to
three
students
on
the
basis
of
scholastic
achievement,
demonstrated
leadership
ability,
and
professional
attitude
and
acumen.
This
year’s
recipients
are
Brian
Barron
(Class
of
2007),
Julie
Schexnider
(Class
of
2008),
and
Michael
Ratcliff
(Class
of
2009).
Top
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Confers
Degrees
and
Awards
The
Louisiana
State
University
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
conferred
81
Doctor
of
Veterinary
Medicine
degrees
at
its
31st
annual
Veterinary
Medicine
Commencement
Exercises
on
Monday,
May
14.
Dr.
Mark
Mitchell,
a
former
associate
professor
at
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
gave
the
commencement
address
at
the
2
p.m.
ceremony.
LSU
Chancellor
Sean
O’Keefe
presided
over
the
ceremony,
and
Mrs.
Laura
A.
Leach,
member
of
the
LSU
Board
of
Supervisors
conferred
the
degrees.
Dr.
Misty
Erin
Gray,
Class
of
2007,
opened
the
ceremony
with
the
invocation.
Program
speakers
included
Clifford
Vannoy,
senior
vice
president
of
the
LSU
Alumni
Association,
Dr.
Pamela
Mitchell,
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Alumni
Association
president,
and
Dr.
Craig
Guidry,
president
of
the
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association.
The
Commencement
Address
was
given
by
Dr.
Mark
A.
Mitchell,
former
associate
professor
in
the
School’s
Department
of
Veterinary
Clinical
Sciences.
Dr.
Mitchell
joined
the
faculty
of
LSU
in
1996
and
left
in
early
2007
to
return
to
the
University
of
Illinois
College
of
Veterinary
Medicine.
Dr.
Mitchell
was
selected
by
the
Class
of
2007
to
present
the
Commencement
Address.
Dr.
Peter
F.
Haynes,
interim
dean,
led
the
graduates
in
taking
the
Veterinarian’s
Oath,
adopted
by
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association
in
1969.
Dr.
Jennifer
Mansfield
Sonis,
Class
of
2007,
closed
the
ceremony
with
the
benediction.
Students
who
received
Doctor
of
Veterinary
Medicine
degrees,
senior
awards,
and
internships
are
listed
below
alphabetically
by
state
and
hometown:
Arkansas
Courtney
O'Keefe
Breen,
Blytheville,
Ark.,
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Jack
R.
Redman
and
Elizabeth
G.
Redman
Senior
Award;
April
Dawn
Ooley,
Cabot,
Ark.;
Shane
Matthew
Thellman,
Greenwood,
Ark.;
Brian
Daniel
Barron,
Little
Rock,
Ark.,
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Jack
R.
Redman
and
Elizabeth
G.
Redman
Senior
Award
and
the
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association
Outstanding
Student
Award;
Elisabeth
Megan
Lau,
North
Little
Rock,
Ark.,
Lady
Baldridge
Companion
Animal
Award;
Chad
Russell
Towns,
Salem,
Ark.,
Louisiana
Cattlemen's
Association/Beef
Industry
Council
Clinical
Proficiency
Award;
Natalie
Raye
Cooper,
Searcy,
Ark.,
Louisiana
Cattlemen's
Association/Beef
Industry
Council
Clinical
Proficiency
Award;
and
Zachary
Stephen
Scheurich,
Siloam
Springs,
Ark.
California
Jennifer
Anne
Presleigh,
Millville,
Calif.,
Pfizer
Internal
Medicine
Award;
William
Ryan
Husky,
Pacific
Palisades,
Calif.;
and
Tamara
Brooke
Rattray,
San
Diego,
Calif.
Companion
Animal
Medicine
and
Surgery
Certificate
of
Merit
Award.
Florida
Kaley
Arren
Boydstun,
Orlando,
Fla.,
American
College
of
Veterinary
Ophthalmologists
Award;
Jennifer
Nicole
Vick,
Panama
City,
Fla.;
and
Jocelyn
Beth
Hessel,
Pompano
Beach,
Fla.,
Companion
Animal
Medicine
and
Surgery
Certificate
of
Merit
Award.
Georgia
Jaime
Danielle
Terry,
Rayston,
Ga.,
American
College
of
Veterinary
Surgeons
Proficiency
Award.
Grand
Cayman
Brandy
Jeanine
Darby,
George
Town,
Grand
Cayman.
Louisiana
Stephenie
Daile
Abbott,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Christopher
John
Bowen,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Caren
Lynne
Carney,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
American
Association
of
Feline
Practitioners
Proficiency
Award.
Margaret
McNair
DeGravelles,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Jessica
Claire
Holliday,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
Companion
Animal
Medicine
and
Surgery
Certificate
of
Merit
Award;
Sarah
Elizabeth
Lyles,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
Schering
Plough
Oncology
Award;
Kelly
Nicole
Monaghan,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
Pfizer
Small
Animal
Clinical
Proficiency
Award
and
the
Allan
H.
Hart/IDEXX
Award;
Aimee
René
Plaisance,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Joanna
Lynn
Woodford
Walker,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Jennifer
Horne
Yates,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Misty
Erin
Gray,
Bossier
City,
La.;
Elizabeth
Claire
Dickinson,
Buras,
La.,
Companion
Animal
Medicine
and
Surgery
Certificate
of
Merit
Award;
Lori
Nicole
Willis,
Cameron,
La.,
DermaPet
Award
for
Excellence
in
Dermatology
Shawntel
Tenika
Maria
Meche,
Carencro,
La.;
Tiffany
Helene
Rainier,
Folsom,
La.;
Michelle
Dawn
McKenzie
Newfield,
Gretna,
La.;
Kerry
Lynn
Backsen,
Kenner,
La.;
Mark
Christian
Bates,
Lafayette,
La.;
Gregory
Richard
Schmidt,
Lafayette,
La.;
Christine
Michelle
Mocklin,
Lake
Charles,
La.;
Kelly
Renee
Murphy,
Lake
Charles,
La.;
Charles
Bradley
Singleton,
Lake
Charles,
La.;
Brooke
Marissa
Fahrig,
Luling,
La.;
Kerith
Ann
Lacassagne,
Metairie,
La.;
Amy
Marie
Nunemacher,
Metairie,
La.;
Laura
Lee
Poirrier,
Metairie,
La.;
Billie
Michelle
Zeller-Barrett,
Metairie,
La.;
Piper
Christy
Lambard
Norton,
Minden,
La.,
Tiger
Twelve
Class
of
2007,
AVMA
Auxiliary
Fourth-Year
Student
Award,
and
the
LVMA
Equine
Clinical
Proficiency
Award;
Krystal
Lynn
Pickett,
Morrow,
La.;
Ashley
Reneé
Bellard-Hutchinson,
Mowata,
La.;
Peter
Michael
VanDuzee,
New
Iberia,
La.;
Mary
Suzanne
Connor,
New
Orleans,
La.,
Veterinary
Emergency
and
Critical
Care
Society
Award;
Sherrie
Michelle
Jean,
New
Orleans,
La.;
Brittany
Anne
Schaezler,
New
Orleans,
La.;
Orlena
Ranee
Tampira,
New
Orleans,
La.,
Companion
Animal
Medicine
and
Surgery
Certificate
of
Merit
Award;
Daniel
Albert
Vichot,
New
Orleans,
La.;
Clint
A.
Harper,
Oak
Grove,
La.,
Arizona
Equine
Medical
&
Surgical
Centre
Award,
American
College
of
Veterinary
Surgeons
Proficiency
Award,
Bayer
Human
Animal
Bond/Community
Service
Award,
and
the
Schering
Plough/Welch
Allyn
Small
Animal
Medicine
Award;
Katherine
O'Brien
Moreau,
Pearl
River,
La.;
Jennifer
R.
Ermon,
Pine
Grove,
La.;
Alisha
Hays
Spivey,
Plain
Dealing,
La.,
American
Animal
Hospital
Association
Senior
Student
Award,
Pfizer
Critical
Care
Award,
and
the
Bayer
Award
for
Excellence
in
Dermatology;
Heather
Armstrong
Traxler,
Pollock,
La.,
Companion
Animal
Medicine
and
Surgery
Certificate
of
Merit
Award;
Crystal
Dawn
Hariu,
Scott,
La.,
American
College
of
Veterinary
Radiology
Award
and
the
Schering
Plough
Cardiology
Award;
Trinka
Wood
Adamson,
Shreveport,
La.;
Kristi
Scott
Dukes,
Shreveport,
La.,
Companion
Animal
Medicine
and
Surgery
Certificate
of
Merit
Award;
Alexandra
Bzik,
Slidell,
La.;
Jennifer
Camille
Litton,
Slidell,
La.;
Andra
Michelle
Ponson,
Slidell,
La.;
and
Hadley
Michael
Prince,
Sulphur,
La.
Massachusetts
Jennifer
Mansfield
Sonis,
Sherborn,
Mass.
Michigan
Nichole
Maria
Bourgeois
Thellman,
Farmington
Hills,
Mich.,
The
Hershey
Comeaux
Memorial
Award
of
Excellence;
Amy
M.
Porter,
Macomb,
Mich.;
and
Christine
A.
Boehm,
Northville,
Mich.,
Pfizer
Anesthesiology
Award.
Minnesota
Jessica
Marie
Steurer,
Duluth,
Minn.,
Companion
Animal
Medicine
and
Surgery
Certificate
of
Merit
Award.
Mississippi
Kristen
Nicole
Selle,
Waveland,
Miss.
New
York
Christine
Elaine
Bayha,
Bellmore,
N.Y.,
Edward
Lloyd
Mitchell
Memorial
Award
and
the
Kaytee
Outstanding
Senior
Award
in
Avian
and
Exotic
Animal
Medicine;
and
Marion
Lawrence
Sewell,
Duanesburg,
N.Y.,
Nestlé
Purina
Business
Management
Award.
Oklahoma
Dionne
April
Ferguson,
Tulsa,
Okla.,
Companion
Animal
Medicine
and
Surgery
Certificate
of
Merit
Award.
Pennsylvania
Liza
B.
Nemeroff,
Elkins
Park,
Penn.;
Caroline
Marie
Goss,
Harborcreek,
Penn.;
and
Christopher
Matthew
Gorencel,
Wyalusing,
Penn.
Puerto
Rico
Melisse
Marie
Conway,
San
Juan,
Puerto
Rico,
Bayer
Client
Communications
Award;
and
Jorge
Luis
Vilá,
Trujillo
Alto,
Puerto
Rico,
Hill's
"Buddy"
Award.
Ukraine
Galena
Victorovna
Rybachuk,
Kiev,
Ukraine.
Washington
Jeffrey
David
Schumacher,
Seattle,
Wash.,
North
American
Veterinary
Conference
Scholarship.
West
Virginia
Rebecca
Salem
Houck,
Salem,
W.V.
Top
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Presents
Scholarships
and
Awards
at
Annual
Banquet
On
May
4,
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
hosted
the
33rd
annual
Awards
and
Honors
Banquet
at
the
LSU
Union.
The
banquet
was
sponsored
in
part
by
Nestlé
Purina
Pet
Care,
Novartis
Animal
Health,
and
the
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association
(LVMA).
Dr.
Amy
Grooters,
associate
professor
of
companion
animal
medicine
in
the
Department
of
Veterinary
Clinical
Sciences,
served
as
Master
of
Ceremonies.
Each
year,
the
Master
of
Ceremonies
is
the
winner
of
the
Carl
J.
Norden
Distinguished
Teacher
Award
from
the
previous
year.
Interim
Dean
Peter
F.
Haynes
welcomed
the
guests.
Over
$133,000
was
distributed
to
students
in
the
form
of
awards
and
scholarships.
The
award
recipients
are
listed
below
alphabetically
in
order
of
their
hometown
state
and
city:
Arkansas
Shawn
Zimmerman,
Class
of
2008,
Batesville,
Ark.,
Association
of
Avian
Veterinarians
Award
and
the
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Scholarship;
Stacey
Shockley
Smith,
Class
of
2010,
Batesville,
Ark.,
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Jack
R.
Redman
and
Elizabeth
G.
Redman
Scholarship
and
the
Opal
Christiansen
Memorial
Scholarship;
Angela
Dunlap,
Class
of
2009,
Benton,
Ark.,
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Scholarship;
Bradley
Self,
Class
of
2009,
Blytheville,
Ark.,
Perry
B.
Lecates,
Sr.
Memorial
Scholarship;
Joshua
Hobbs,
Class
of
2010,
Cave
Springs,
Ark.,
Opal
Christiansen
Memorial
Scholarship;
Elizabeth
Pike,
Class
of
2009,
DeQueen,
Ark.,
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Scholarship;
Jana
Doege,
Class
of
2008,
Fayetteville,
Ark.,
LSU
SCAVMA
Bookstore
Scholarship
and
the
Salsbury
Scholarship;
Aaron
Wages,
Class
of
2008,
Hampton,
Ark.,
Novartis
Best
Parasitology
Student
Scholarship
and
the
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Scholarship;
Katie
Baeyens,
Class
of
2008,
Little
Rock,
Ark.,
Opal
Christiansen
Memorial
Scholarship;
Kevin
Ware,
Class
of
2009,
Little
Rock,
Ark.,
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Jack
R.
Redman
and
Elizabeth
G.
Redman
Scholarship;
Lindy
Lee
Medlock,
Class
of
2010,
Little
Rock,
Ark.,
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Scholarship;
Trisha
Young,
Class
of
2010,
Lonoke,
Ark.,
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Jack
R.
Redman
and
Elizabeth
G.
Redman
Scholarship
and
the
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Scholarship;
Chaille
Hollensworth,
Class
of
2009,
Magnolia,
Ark.,
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Scholarship;
Heather
Caldwell,
Class
of
2008,
Monticello,
Ark.,
Arkansas
Veterinary
Medical
Foundation
Scholarship;
Cassi
Landry,
Class
of
2009,
Rogers,
Ark.,
Opal
Christiansen
Memorial
Scholarship;
Sherri
Andrews,
Class
of
2009,
Sherwood,
Ark.,
Opal
Christiansen
Memorial
Scholarship;
Rachel
Warner,
Class
of
2008,
Witts
Springs,
Ark.,
Salsbury
Scholarship;
and
April
Storey
Mackey,
Class
of
2008,
Mountain
Home,
Ark.,
Nestlé
Purina
Award
for
Excellence
in
Companion
Animal
Nutrition.
California
Kim
Gusman,
Class
of
2010,
Anaheim,
Calif.,
Hill's
Pet
Nutrition
Service
Scholarship.
Connecticut
Stefania
Naiman,
Class
of
2009,
Danbury,
Conn.,
AVID/Novartis
Chip
Day
Scholarship.
Florida
Jennifer
Fenner,
Class
of
2008,
Zephyrhills,
Fla.,
Pfizer
Animal
Health
Veterinary
Scholarship
Award.
Illinois
Rimme
Singh,
Class
of
2008,
Northbrook,
Ill.,
Raptor
and
Wildlife
Rehabilitation
Achievement
Award.
Louisiana
Amy
Chow,
Class
of
2008,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
Student
Chapter
of
the
American
Association
of
Feline
Practitioners
Award;
Brenna
Hanly,
Class
of
2009,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
LSU
SVM
Equine
Health
Studies
Program
Scholarship
and
the
LSU
Student
Chapter
of
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association
Aesculapian
Scholarship;
Daniel
Langlois,
Class
of
2009,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
Lorio
Children
Memorial
Scholarship
and
the
Changaram
Kumarath
Sankunny
Memorial
Award
in
Veterinary
Pharmacology;
Gregg
Griffenhagen,
Class
of
2009,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
LSU
Student
Chapter
of
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association
Aesculapian
Scholarship,
the
Catherine
M.
Landry
and
Daniel
Gillane
Feline
Studies
Scholarship,
and
The
Doctor
Michael
G.
Groves
Award;
Jenny
Liford,
Class
of
2008,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association/American
Association
of
Equine
Practitioners
Foundation
Scholarship;
Michael
Ratcliff,
Class
of
2008,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
AVID/Novartis
Chip
Day
Scholarship
and
the
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association
Outstanding
Student
Award;
Michael
Rossi,
Class
of
2009,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
Veterinary
Software
Associates/IDEXX
Veterinary
Learning
Award
and
the
Harold
G.
Forman
Family
Foundation
Equine
Scholarship;
April
Downs
Fitzgerald,
Class
of
2009,
Baton
Rouge/Alexandria,
La.,
Margaret
Lucille
Thomas
Taylor
Memorial
Scholarship;
Tina
Miletello,
Class
of
2010,
Central,
La.,
LSU
Student
Chapter
of
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association
Aesculapian
Scholarship;
Jessica
Borne,
Class
of
2010,
Eunice,
La.,
LSU
SCAVMA
Bookstore
Scholarship;
Leslie
Andermann,
Class
of
2008,
Gonzales,
La.,
Simmons
and
Associates
Award;
Khush
Banajee,
Class
of
2008,
Kenner,
La.,
LSU
SCAVMA
Bookstore
Scholarship;
Casi
Boudreaux,
Class
of
2008,
Lafayette,
La.,
Herman
W.
and
Estelle
Z.
Kutun
Scholarship;
Julie
Schexnider,
Class
of
2008,
Lafayette,
La.,
Dr.
Kim
Michels
Memorial
Scholarship,
the
AVID/Novartis
Chip
Day
Scholarship,
the
Western
Veterinary
Conference
Scholarship,
the
ASLAP
Student
Award,
and
the
Louisiana
Veterinary
Medical
Association
Outstanding
Student
Award;
Marc
Bordelon,
Class
of
2009,
Lafayette,
La.,
Auxiliary
to
LSU
AVMA;
Tracie
Bordelon,
Class
of
2009,
Lafayette,
La.,
Auxiliary
to
LSU
AVMA
Married;
Lindsey
Myers,
Class
of
2008,
Lake
Charles,
La.,
Calcasieu
Kennel
Club
Scholarship
and
the
Salsbury
Scholarship;
Gabriel
Van
Brunt,
Class
of
2008,
Mandeville,
La.,
Invisible
Fence
Scholarship;
Jennifer
Nitsche,
Class
of
2008,
Mandeville,
La.,
Salsbury
Scholarship;
Amanda
Claudet,
Class
of
2009,
Marerro,
La.,
Dr.
Mary
Louise
Martin
Memorial
Scholarship;
Connie
McMillan,
Class
of
2008,
Metairie,
La.,
M.
Darnell
Besch
Scholarship
and
the
LSU
Student
Chapter
of
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association
Aesculapian
Scholarship;
Jeremy
Delcambre,
Class
of
2009,
Monroe,
La.,
Bayou
Kennel
Club,
Inc.
Scholarship;
Terri
Rockvoan
Breau,
Class
of
2010,
Morganza,
La.,
AVID/Novartis
Chip
Day
Scholarship;
Emily
Barras,
Class
of
2010,
New
Iberia,
La.,
King-Solberger
Scholarship;
Claudia
Channing,
Class
of
2008,
New
Orleans,
La.,
Auxiliary
NAVLE
Award;
Jessica
Leto
Swanford,
Class
of
2008,
New
Orleans,
La.,
Auxiliary
NAVLE
Award;
Lisa
Ciolino,
Class
of
2010,
New
Orleans,
La.,
Dr.
Virgil
E.
Ford
Memorial
Scholarship;
Margaret
Neighbors,
Class
of
2008,
New
Orleans,
La.,
John
D.
Rhoades
Leadership
Scholarship;
Mitzi
Clark,
Class
of
2009,
New
Orleans,
La.,
Lorio
Children
Memorial
Scholarship
and
the
North
American
Veterinary
Conference
Scholarship;
Doty
J.
Kempf,
Class
of
2009,
Opelousas,
La.,
LSU
SCAVMA
Bookstore
Scholarship;
Hannah
Cavender,
Class
of
2010,
Ruston,
La.,
Bayou
Kennel
Club,
Inc.
Scholarship;
Jennifer
Cockburn,
Class
of
2010,
Shreveport,
La.,
Baton
Rouge
Society
for
the
Prevention
of
Cruelty
to
Animals
Scholarship;
Wesley
Lee,
Class
of
2008,
Shreveport,
La.,
Perry
B.
Lecates,
Sr.
Memorial
Scholarship
and
the
Salsbury
Scholarship;
April
Storey
Mackey,
Class
of
2008,
Shreveport,
La.,
Nestlé
Purina
Award
for
Excellence
in
Companion
Animal
Nutrition;
Glen
Bonin,
Class
of
2008,
Slidell,
La.,
Louisiana
Academy
of
Veterinary
Practice
Companion
Animal
Scholarship
and
the
Salsbury
Scholarship;
Devon
Castleberry,
Class
of
2009,
Sulphur,
La.,
Wildlife,
Avian,
Zoo
and
Exotic
Animal
Medicine
Student
Chapter
Award;
and
Jason
Brewer,
Class
of
2008,
Ville
Platte,
La.,
IAMS
Excellence
in
Nutrition
Scholarship.
Massachusetts
Aisha
Katherine
Sarbib,
Class
of
2010,
Great
Barrington,
Mass.,
Y.Z.
Abdelbaki
Memorial
Scholarship;
and
Marie
Chartier,
Class
of
2009,
Templeton,
Mass.,
Schering-Plough
Animal
Health,
Inc.
Scholarship.
Maryland
Lauren
Popiolek,
Class
of
2008,
Bel
Air,
Md.,
Baton
Rouge
Society
for
the
Prevention
of
Cruelty
to
Animals
Scholarship.
Michigan
Elizabeth
Mann,
Class
of
2008,
Fenton,
Mich.,
Salsbury
Scholarship.
North
Carolina
Meghan
Johnson,
Class
of
2009,
Lenoir,
N.C.,
The
Henry
Chester
Propes
and
Mary
Wood
Propes
Memorial
Scholarship.
New
Hampshire
Holly
Brown,
Class
of
2010,
Berlin,
N.H.,
Brenda
and
William
Banks
Memorial
Award.
New
York
Patty
Schuster,
Class
of
2009,
Glenville,
N.Y.,
Sherrie
Ellen
Cole
Memorial
Scholarship
and
the
Harold
G.
Forman
Family
Foundation
Scholarship;
Jessica
Gayle
Simon,
Class
of
2010,
Mamaroneck,
N.Y.,
Dr.
Herbert
C.
Berger
Scholarship
and
the
LSU
Student
Chapter
of
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association
Aesculapian
Scholarship;
Jessica
Enes,
Class
of
2008,
Rochester,
N.Y.,
Salsbury
Scholarship,
the
Novartis
Best
Parasitology
Student
Scholarship,
and
the
Raptor
and
Wildlife
Rehabilitation
Achievement
Award;
and
Verna
Serra,
Class
of
2009,
Suffern,
N.Y.,
Peri
Tümay,
DVM,
Memorial
Fellowship.
Puerto
Rico
Juan
E.
Ayala,
Class
of
2010,
Rincon,
Puerto
Rico,
The
Robert
M.
Hammatt
Award
for
Proficiency
in
Food
Animal
Medicine;
and
Jennifer
Crescioni,
Class
of
2008,
Trujillo
Alto,
Puerto
Rico,
Salsbury
Scholarship.
Texas
Lisa
Berkowitz,
Class
of
2009,
Kingwood,
Texas,
Schering-Plough
Animal
Health,
Inc.
Scholarship.
Top
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Hosts
Pets
&
Vets
The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
is
hosting
Pets
&
Vets,
its
annual
children’s
educational
program,
beginning
June
5
and
ending
June
28.
Pets
&
Vets
features
various
topics
regarding
veterinary
medicine
and
basic
information
about
pet
and
animal
care.
All
presentations
are
free
and
open
to
the
public,
but
pre-registration
is
requested.
The
program
is
open
to
all
children
ages
6
and
up,
unless
otherwise
noted
on
the
schedule.
Parents
are
also
invited
to
attend
the
presentations
with
their
children.
The
2007
Pets
&
Vets
schedule
is
as
follows:
Tuesday,
June
5,
2007
10:00
a.m.
Fairest
Fowl:
Poultry
and
Water
Fowl
as
Pets
and
Showbirds
11:00
a.m.
How
Farm
Animals
Help
People
Thursday,
June
7,
2007
10:00
a.m.
Anatomy
and
Locomotion
of
the
Horse
11:00
a.m.
Walk
a
Mile
in
a
Horse’s
Shoes:
The
Horses’
Foot
Tuesday,
June
12,
2007
10:00
a.m.
The
Eyes
Have
It:
A
Day
in
the
Life
of
a
Veterinary
Eye
Doctor
11:00
a.m.
The
Wonderful
World
of
Cows
Thursday,
June
14,
2007
10:00
a.m.
Alligators,
Louisiana’s
State
Reptile
11:00
a.m.
Raptors
(Birds
of
Prey)
Tuesday,
June
19,
2007
10:00
a.m.
Eating
Like
a
Bird
11:00
a.m.
Animal
Insides
(Animal
X-Rays)
Thursday,
June
21,
2007
10:00
a.m.
Learning
to
Walk
Again:
Physical
Rehabilitation
for
Pets
11:00
a.m.
Careers
in
Veterinary
Medicine
(for
children
ages
9
and
up)
Tuesday,
June
26,
2007
10:00
a.m.
Make
No
Broken
Bones
About
It:
A
Day
in
the
Life
of
a
Veterinary
Bone
Doctor
11:00
a.m.
How
Pets
Help
Us
Thursday,
June
28,
2007
10:00
a.m.
Grooming
Tips
for
Your
Pet
11:00
a.m.
Dogs
Have
a
Lot
of
Guts
(including
a
fishing
trip
with
an
endoscope)
All
Pets
&
Vets
courses
are
held
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
on
Skip
Bertman
Drive.
For
more
information,
or
to
register
a
child,
contact
the
School
at
(225)
578-9900.
Click
here
to
download
flyer.
Top
Horse
and
Owners
Honored
with
Stall
Dedication
at
LSU
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
You
are
invited
to
join
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
for
the
dedication
of
“The
Lexi
Suite”
on
Thursday,
May
17
at
5:30
pm.
at
the
Equine
Lameness
Pavilion
outside
the
LSU
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital.
The
event
will
honor
Lexi
(Lexius),
a
Dutchwarmblood
mare,
her
owners
Ms.
Julie
Calzone
and
Mr.
Robert
Gardes,
and
the
LSU
team
of
veterinarians,
technicians
and
students
that
worked
together
to
preserve
Lexi’s
vision.
On
September
22,
2006,
Lexi
underwent
a
groundbreaking
eye
surgery
at
the
LSU
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital.
The
surgery
is
rarely
performed
and
was
unprecedented
at
Louisiana
State
University.
Dr.
Hartmut
Gerhards
with
the
Clinic
for
Horses
of
Ludwig-Maximilians
University
of
Munich,
Germany,
worked
collaboratively
with
Dr.
Eric
Storey,
assistant
professor
of
ophthalmology
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
to
perform
the
vitrectomy
on
Lexi’s
right
eye.
Assisting
Dr.
Gerhards
was
Dr.
Bettina
Wollanke
of
Munich.
The
surgery
would
not
have
taken
place
without
the
help
of
Lexi’s
owners.
Their
generosity
did
not
stop
with
the
surgery;
Calzone
and
Gardes
have
also
established
the
Lexi
Fund
to
dedicate
financial
resources
toward
clinical
service,
scientific
investigation
and
education
endeavors
in
the
field
of
equine
ophthalmology.
Top
LSU
Hires
New
Director
for
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
is
proud
to
announce
that
Steven
Winkler
has
been
hired
as
the
new
director
of
the
School’s
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
&
Clinics.
Winkler
started
at
LSU
on
May
1
and
comes
to
the
University
from
the
MSA
Consultants
Corporation,
which
he
established
in
July
2005
as
a
healthcare
and
risk
management
consulting
corporation.
Winkler
previously
served
as
director
of
ancillary
services
at
the
LSU
Health
Care
Services
Division
at
Earl
K.
Long
Medical
Center
and
prior
to
that
held
an
executive
administrative
position
at
Baton
Rouge
General
Medical
Center.
Winkler
received
his
Master
of
Health
Administration
degree
from
Duke
University
in
1978
and
his
Bachelor
of
Arts
degree
from
Vanderbilt
University
in
1976.
He
is
a
certified
professional
in
healthcare
risk
management,
a
fellow
of
the
American
College
of
Healthcare
Executives,
a
fellow
of
the
American
Society
of
Healthcare
Risk
Managers,
and
an
associate
in
risk
management
with
the
Insurance
Institute
of
America.
As
hospital
director,
Winkler
is
responsible
for
all
facets
of
hospital
administration,
finances
and
personnel.
The
LSU
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
is
a
referral
hospital
that
provides
state-of-the-art
veterinary
medical
care
to
animals
in
Louisiana
and
the
southern
United
States.
The
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
treats
over
17,000
cases
annually.
Top
Sixteen
Students
to
Participate
in
Merck-Merial
Veterinary
Scholar
Program
Sixteen
students
have
been
selected
to
participate
in
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine's
Summer
Scholars
Program,
an
introduction
to
biomedical
research
through
research-driven
activities.
The
2007
Summer
Scholars
Program
is
funded
by
the
Merck-Merial
Veterinary
Scholar
Program,
a
grant
from
the
National
Institutes
of
Health,
and
fellowships
from
the
Morris
Animal
Foundation
and
the
Comparative
Gastroenterology
Society.
The
Summer
Scholars
Program
serves
to
further
students’
learning
and
experiences
beyond
the
required
classroom
and
clinical
training.
The
program
is
competitive
and
based
on
proposals
submitted
by
first-
and
second-year
veterinary
students.
The
program
encourages
innovative
studies
in
human
and
animal
diseases,
and
lends
further
understanding
to
veterinary
careers
in
biomedical
research.
Each
year
Merck-Merial
selects
veterinary
schools
to
participate
in
its
Animal
Health
Grants
program,
and
LSU
has
received
the
funding
for
the
sixth
consecutive
year.
For
the
fourth
consecutive
year,
students
will
also
receive
grants
from
the
National
Institute
of
Health
(NIH)
for
summer
study.
There
are
only
eight
veterinary
schools
in
the
country
with
summer
grant
programs
funded
by
both
Merck-Merial
and
the
NIH.
The
grants
provide
$5,000
stipends
to
each
student.
Merck-Merial
will
also
sponsor
the
students’
participation
at
the
2007
Merck-Merial
Symposium
on
the
campus
of
the
National
Institutes
of
Health
in
Bethesda,
Md.,
August
1-4,
where
research
will
be
presented
by
students
from
the
participating
veterinary
schools.
This
conference
will
bring
together
scientists
from
academia,
the
pharmaceutical
industry,
and
NIH
leadership
in
one
setting.
To
participate
in
the
Summer
Scholars
program,
the
students
developed
their
own
research
plan
proposals
with
the
guidance
of
a
faculty
member,
and
a
faculty
committee
selected
the
participants
based
on
the
proposals.
All
first
and
second
year
veterinary
students
throughout
the
country
and
abroad
had
the
opportunity
to
submit
proposals.
The
recipients
of
the
Merck-Merial
Summer
Research
Awards
and
their
project
titles
are
as
follows:
Amanda
Claudet,
Class
of
2009,
Marerro,
La.,
“Modulation
of
ABC
transporter
activity
of
LAS
surfactants:
Possible
role
in
environmental
bioaccumulation
of
xenobiotics.”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Kevin
Kleinow,
professor
of
veterinary
physiology,
pharmacology
and
toxicology.
Leia
Feinberg,
Class
of
2010,
Bogalusa,
La.,
“Correlation
of
Minimal
Inhibitory
Concentration
and
Disk
Diffusion
Susceptibility
with
Efficacy
of
Oxytetracycline,
and
Romet
against
Flavobacterium
columnare
Infections
in
Catfish.”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
John
Hawke,
assistant
professor
of
veterinary
microbiology
and
parasitology.
Daniel
Langlois,
Class
of
2009,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
“Characterization
of
Brucella
abortus
strain
RB51
containing
pQAE
in
the
caprine
model
for
Brucellosis.”
His
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Phillip
Elzer,
professor
of
veterinary
science.
Tina
Miletello,
Class
of
2010,
Central,
La.,
“Equine
endometritis:
Evaluation
of
low
volume
uterine
lavage
for
diagnostic
purposes
and
association
of
mucus
with
chronic
endometritis.”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Dale
Paccamonti,
professor
of
theriogenology.
Meredith
Mouney,
Class
of
2009,
New
Orleans,
La.,
“Phenotype
characterization
of
an
attenuated
Edwardsiella
ictaluri
strain
carrying
a
mutation
in
a
fimbria
associated
gene.”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Ronald
Thune,
professor
and
head
of
the
Department
of
Pathobiological
Sciences.
David
Schur,
Class
of
2010,
Madison,
Wisc.,
“Contrast
Harmonic
Ultrasound
Imaging
of
the
Normal
Pancreas
and
Pancreatitis
in
Dogs.”
His
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Lorrie
Gaschen,
associate
professor
of
veterinary
radiology.
The
recipients
of
the
NIH
Biomedical
Research
Experience
for
Veterinary
Students
Awards
and
their
project
titles
are
as
follows:
Astrid
Bigio,
Class
of
2009,
San
Juan,
Puerto
Rico,
“Neuroplasticity
of
myenteric
neurons
in
the
ENS
in
Rhesus
macaques
with
chronic
idiopathic
colitis.”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Marlene
Orandle,
assistant
professor
of
pathobiological
sciences.
Marie
Chartier,
Class
of
2009,
Templeton,
Mass.,
“Ontogeny
of
P-glycoprotein
(Pgp)
and
multidrug-resistance
protein
(Mrp)
transporter
activities
in
the
zebrafish
embryo
(Danio
rerio).”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Kevin
Kleinow,
professor
of
veterinary
physiology,
pharmacology
and
toxicology.
Mark
Crawford,
Mississippi
State
University
College
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Student,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
“The
Role
of
a
Resistant
Starch
Diet
on
Development
of
Breast
Cancer
Tumors
and
Metastases.”
His
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
William
Hansel,
a
professor
with
the
Pennington
Biomedical
Research
Center.
Mary
Leissinger,
Class
of
2010,
Metairie,
La.,
“The
effect
of
TLR7
Stimulation
via
Imiquimod
and
Loxoribine
on
Retroviral
Infection
in
the
CNS
of
Neonatal
Mice.”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Karin
Peterson,
assistant
professor
of
pathobiological
sciences.
Aliya
“Yani”
Magee,
Class
of
2009,
New
Orleans,
La.,
“Role
of
tumor
necrosis
factor-alpha
in
angiotensin
II
induced
hypertension
and
end
organ
damage
in
rats.”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Joseph
Francis,
associate
professor
in
the
Department
of
Comparative
Biomedical
Sciences.
Kayla
Prejean,
Class
of
2009,
Sulphur,
La.,
“Hypothalamic
activation
of
oxidative
stress
in
heart
failure
rats.”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Joseph
Francis,
assistant
professor
of
comparative
biomedical
sciences.
Laura
Sarradet,
Class
of
2009,
Lafayette,
La.,
“Characterizing
rickettsial
infection
at
the
tick/host
interface.”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Kevin
Macaluso,
assistant
professor
of
pathobiological
sciences.
Trisha
Young,
Class
of
2010,
Lonoke,
Ark.,
“Calculating
the
total
number
of
T
cells
in
the
Intestine.”
Her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Ronald
Veazey
professor
with
the
Tulane
National
Primate
Research
Center.
Chris
Mole,
Class
of
2009,
Orlando,
Fla.,
received
a
fellowship
from
the
Comparative
Gastroenterology
Society,
which
allows
him
to
participate
in
the
Summer
Scholars
Program.
His
research
project
is
entitled,
“Evaluation
of
the
SmartPillTM
capsule
for
assessment
of
gastric
emptying
time,
and
small
bowel,
colonic,
and
whole
gut
transit
time
in
dogs,”
and
his
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Frederic
Gaschen,
associate
professor
of
companion
animal
medicine.
Brenna
Hanly,
Class
of
2009,
Baton
Rouge,
La.,
received
the
Morris
Animal
Foundation
Veterinary
Student
Fellowship,
which
allows
her
to
participate
in
the
Summer
Scholars
Program.
Her
research
project
is
entitled,
“Ovulation
in
the
Mare:
Time
of
Day
of
Ovulation
Following
hCG
Administration
at
8AM
versus
8PM,”
and
her
faculty
mentor
is
Dr.
Dale
Paccamonti,
professor
of
theriogenology.
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Celebrate
Your
Pets
during
National
Pet
Week,
May
6-12
The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
wants
to
remind
you
about
National
Pet
Week,
May
6–12,
2007!
National
Pet
Week
was
jointly
founded
in
1981
by
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association
(AVMA)
and
the
Auxiliary
to
the
AVMA,
and
is
now
widely
celebrated
throughout
the
United
States
and
other
parts
of
the
world.
In
2007,
the
week
will
be
observed
May
6-12.
Each
year,
its
goals
are:
to
promote
responsible
pet
ownership,
celebrate
the
human-animal
bond,
and
promote
public
awareness
of
veterinary
medicine.
Pets
have
profound
effects
on
the
lives
of
their
human
owners.
They
provide
us
with
love,
endless
hours
of
companionship,
and
wonderful
relationships
that
help
fill
our
lives.
National
Pet
Week
is
a
celebration
of
those
relationships.
Being
a
pet
owner
is
not
just
fun
and
games.
Being
a
responsible
pet
owner
requires
that
your
pet's
health
is
properly
cared
for.
Information
on
the
health
of
your
pet
is
included
here,
but
make
sure
to
talk
with
your
veterinarian
about
your
particular
situation.
For
more
information
about
National
Pet
Week,
go
to
http://www.petweek.org/.
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LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Presents
Six
Staff
Awards
The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
presented
awards
to
six
staff
members
at
a
spring
reception
on
May
3.
Ernie
Tanoos,
assistant
dean
for
finance
and
administrative
services,
was
presented
with
the
Outstanding
Achievement
Award,
which
recognizes
an
employee
from
all
SVM
staff
categories,
who
exhibits
superior
work
habits
and
who
gives
extra
contributions
to
the
School.
He
also
received
the
Administrative
Support
Award,
which
is
awarded
for
excellence
in
support
in
all
areas
of
administration
Mr.
Tanoos
was
commended
for
his
11
years
of
service
to
the
University
and
his
dedication,
excellent
management
style,
professionalism
and
superior
work
efforts.
Tina
Bowden,
a
lab
animal
assistant
technician
in
the
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
and
Clinics,
received
the
IAMS-VTH&C
Award,
which
is
presented
each
year
to
an
outstanding
VTH&C
staff
member.
Ms.
Bowden
was
presented
the
award
by
Dr.
Eric
Storey,
veterinary
ophthalmologist,
who
called
her
the
best
ophthalmology
technician
with
whom
he
has
ever
worked.
The
Operations
Management
Award
was
presented
to
Elliott
Brown,
custodial
supervisor.
The
award
recognizes
outstanding
management
support
in
all
areas
of
the
School’s
operations.
Mr.
Brown
was
commended
for
his
six
years
of
service
and
his
creativity,
professionalism
and
positive
attitude.
Catherine
Koch,
a
research
associate
in
the
Department
of
Veterinary
Clinical
Sciences,
won
the
Academic
Support
Award
for
excellence
in
providing
academic
support
to
the
School’s
faculty.
Ms.
Koch
was
commended
for
her
20
years
of
service
and
her
efficiency,
dedication
and
caring
attitude.
The
Technical
Management
Award
was
presented
to
Sandra
Robinson,
a
research
associate
in
the
Department
of
Veterinary
Clinical
Sciences,
for
her
outstanding
technical
service
to
the
School.
Ms.
Robinson
was
commended
for
her
11
years
of
service
and
her
dedication
and
her
willingness
to
accept
new
challenges
and
expand
her
knowledge.
The
following
SVM
employees
were
honored
by
Chancellor
O'Keefe
at
the
2007
Employee
Recognition
Program
held
on
Wednesday,
May
2
for
their
many
years
of
service
at
the
LSU. We
congratulate
them!
30
Years
Dr.
F.
A.
Al-Bagdadi
CBS
Ms.
Jacqueline
L.
Bourgeois
VCS
Dr.
Doo-Youn
Cho
LADDL
Dr.
Jill
R.
Johnson
VCS
25
Years
Dr.
Richard
E.
Corstvet
PBS
Dr.
Cheryl
S.
Hedlund
VCS
Mr.
Michael
T.
Kearney
PBS
Ms.
Patricia
N.
Martina VTH&C
Ms.
Catherine
S.
Moran Media
Services
Ms.
Jacqueline
K.
Murray
VCS
Dr.
Bruce
M.
Olcott
VCS
Mr.
Robert
P.
Poston LADDL
Ms.
Tracy
T.
Rook
PBS
Dr.
Changaram
S.
Venugopal
VCS
The
following
employees
were
recognized
at
the
SVM’s
Spring
Reception
and
Staff
Awards
for
their
years
of
service
to
the
University:
20
Years
Ms.
Catherine
Koch
VCS
Ms.
Regina
Magitt
PBS
15
Years
Ms.
Sue
Baggett
Admin
Mr.
Hal
Holloway
PBS
10
Years
Mr.
Richard
Abbott
Computer/Media
Services
Ms.
Sue
LaBorde
VCS
Mr.
John
Malone
Computer
Services
Mr.
Robert
Murray
PBS
Ms.
Sherry
Ring
CBS
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In
honor
of
World
Veterinary
Day
(April
28),
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
would
like
to
ask
every
pet
owner
to
help
celebrate
a
great
profession
by
thanking
their
veterinarians.
The
theme
for
this
year’s
World
Veterinary
Day
is
“Celebrate
Our
Diversity.”
Members
of
the
veterinary
profession
are
more
than
just
“animal
doctors”;
they
are
involved
in
a
multitude
of
scientific
activities.
Many
veterinarians
do
enter
private
practice,
but
many
others
choose
such
diverse
professions
as
research,
military
service,
industry,
and
even
space
exploration.
Veterinarians
protect
the
public
health,
provide
a
safe
food
supply,
and
participate
in
the
fight
against
human
diseases,
such
as
cancer.
Veterinary
medicine
is
a
caring
profession
and
requires
a
love
of
both
animals
and
people.
The
primary
reason
most
veterinary
students
choose
this
profession
is
because
they
want
to
help
animals.
Louisiana
is
fortunate
to
have
a
veterinary
school;
it
is
one
of
only
28
veterinary
schools
in
the
United
States.
The
School
educates
future
veterinarians,
conducts
research
to
help
cure
animal
diseases,
and
operates
a
full-service
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
for
referral
patients.
In
2005-06,
the
Veterinary
Teaching
Hospital
saw
over
17,000
patients,
including
dogs,
cats,
horses,
cows,
goats,
alpacas,
snakes,
and
wildlife.
The
LSU
SVM
also
serves
as
a
biomedical
research
facility
and
conducts
research
on
human
diseases,
such
as
cancer,
cystic
fibrosis,
diabetes,
Lyme
disease,
and
cardiovascular
disease.
When
veterinary
students
graduate,
they
take
an
oath:
Being
admitted
to
the
profession
of
veterinary
medicine,
I
solemnly
swear
to
use
my
scientific
knowledge
and
skills
for
the
benefit
of
society
through
the
protection
of
animal
health,
the
relief
of
animal
suffering,
the
conservation
of
animal
resources,
the
promotion
of
public
health,
and
the
advancement
of
medical
knowledge.
I
will
practice
my
profession
conscientiously,
with
dignity,
and
in
keeping
with
the
principles
of
veterinary
medical
ethics.
I
accept
as
a
lifelong
obligation
the
continual
improvement
of
my
professional
knowledge
and
competence.
Please
celebrate
World
Veterinary
Day
and
your
veterinarian.
Top
Hill’s
Great
Rover
Road
Run
Attracts
Two
hundred
and
fifteen
people
participated
in
the
Hill’s
14th
Annual
Great
Rover
Road
Run
on
March
24
at
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine.
There
were
81
runners
in
the
5k,
and
134
people
and
their
pets
in
the
one
mile
fun
run/walk.
Once
again,
this
year’s
major
sponsor
was
Hill’s
Pet
Nutrition.
Nick
Accardo
(age
24)
was
the
best
overall
male
runner
in
the
5K
run
with
a
time
of
16:50,
and
Michelle
Hymel
(age
22)
was
the
best
overall
female
with
a
time
of
19:01.
The
youngest
runner
in
the
5K
run
was
Alex
Dunbar
(age
8),
who
finished
with
a
time
of
35:14,
and
the
oldest
runner
was
Ken
Blanchard
(age
77),
who
finished
with
a
time
of
29:24.
In
the
one
mile
fun
run/walk,
Prada
and
her
owner
Richard
Suter
were
the
fastest
overall
with
a
time
of
5:52.
The
award
for
Longest
Tail
was
given
to
Bear
(25
inches).
His
owner
is
Lee
Lindsay.
The
Fastest
Retriever
award
went
to
Maggie
for
a
time
of
7:32.
Her
owner
is
Lee
Smith.
Lily
won
the
Best
Dressed
Award.
Her
owner
is
Beverly
Shermer.
The
Best
Nose
award
went
to
Zoe
with
a
time
of
2.5
seconds.
Her
owner
is
Elliot
Rousse.
Best
Owner/Pet
Look-Alike
went
to
Otus
and
his
owner
Paul
Stouffer.
Best
Trick
was
awarded
to
Fletcher,
owned
by
Laura
Lindsay.
Smallest
Pet
went
to
Miquel
(5
lbs.),
a
Chihuahua
owned
by
Jesse
Simon;
and
Largest
Pet
went
to
Chaser
(172
lbs.),
a
Great
Dane
owned
by
Jennifer
Bell.
The
Youngest
Pet
award
went
to
Sake
(4
months),
a
Shih
Tzu
owned
by
James
Dillard;
and
the
Oldest
Pet
award
went
to
Otus
(14
years),
a
Golden
Retriever
Mix,
owned
by
Paul
Stouffer.
Proceeds
benefited
the
Student
Chapter
of
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association.
The
mission
of
the
Hill’s
Great
Rover
Road
Run
is
to
spread
awareness
about
the
importance
of
proper
nutrition
and
exercise
for
animals
and
the
negative
side
effects
of
animal
obesity.
Puppies
minus
pounds
are
better!
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The
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
opened
its
20th
International
Exhibition
on
Animals
in
Art
on
Saturday,
March
24.
Dr.
Peter
F.
Haynes,
interim
dean
of
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine,
and
members
of
the
SVM
Art
Show
Committee
welcomed
more
than
100
guests
into
the
Veterinary
Medicine
Library
for
a
first
look
at
the
exhibition.
The
cocktail
buffet
was
catered
by
Margo
Bouanchaud,
and
floral
arrangements
were
provided
by
Lance
Hayes
Designs.
Two
hundred
and
two
artists
from
37
states
submitted
504
entries
for
the
show.
Seventy-two
pieces
are
featured
in
the
exhibition,
which
continues
through
April
22
in
the
Veterinary
Medicine
Library.
Judge
and
juror
for
this
year’s
exhibition
is
Natalie
Mault,
the
curatorial
assistant
for
the
Louisiana
State
University
Museum
of
Art,
Baton
Rouge's
premier
art
museum
located
in
the
Shaw
Center
for
the
Arts.
Mault
received
her
master's
degree
in
Art
History
at
LSU,
focusing
on
19th-century
European
painting,
and
has
a
bachelor's
degree
in
Studio
Art
from
Knox
College
in
Galesburg,
Ill.
Prior
to
becoming
the
LSU
MOA
curatorial
assistant,
she
worked
for
the
Louisiana
Art
and
Science
Museum
and
the
Arts
Council
of
Greater
Baton
Rouge.
She
has
also
worked
for
the
Louisiana
Association
of
Museums
and
held
an
internship
with
the
Historic
New
Orleans
Collection.
Mault
selected
the
pieces
displayed
in
the
exhibition
and
16
award
recipients.
Artists
in
attendance
were
John
Berry,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Clay
Coleman,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Chris
Dennis,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Frankie
Gould,
Livonia,
La.;
Trish
Ransom,
Grand
Couteau,
La.;
Margaret
Rice,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Tracy
Teeter,
Ulysses,
Kan.;
Simon
Baxter,
Baton
Rouge,
La.;
Tim
Winterbottom,
Sulphur,
La.;
and
Carol
Behrmann,
Baton
Rouge,
La.
The
$1,000
Best
in
Show
award
went
to
Louise
Peterson
from
Guffey,
Colo.,
for
her
bronze
and
steel
sculpture
entitled
Lonely
at
the
Top.
Dr.
Janis
Audin,
Chicago,
Ill.,
editor-in-chief
of
the
Journal
of
the
American
Veterinary
Medical
Association,
chose
Louise
Peterson’s
bronze,
entitled
Chickadee,
to
appear
on
a
future
cover
of
the
journal.
The
People’s
Choice
Award
will
be
named
at
a
later
date.
Judge’s
Awards
were
presented
for
the
following
pieces:
-
“Butterfly Bebop,” Peggy Borel, Westlake, La., pen and watercolor pencil;
-
“Kashka,” Becca Mahan, Setauket, N.Y., pastel and colored pencil;
-
“Three Shadows,” Iris Osterman, Lincoln, Mass., monotype;
-
“Dottie,” Jane Preece, Laytonsville, Md., acrylic; and
-
“Cows 2,” Bill Stone, Barrington, Ill., oil.
Honorable
Mention
Awards
were
presented
for
the
following
pieces:
-
“Ching – The Studio Cat,” Valeria Aune, Pensacola, Fla., oil;
-
“Silver Moon Soft,” Jennifer Bennett, Duluth, Minn., acrylic, aluminum leaf and angora rabbit fur/wool yarn on canvas;
-
“Black & Blue Dog – A Commentary on Katrina,” Dede LaRue, Denver, Colo., mixed media;
-
“Shiny Zebra,” Dede LaRue, Denver, Colo., mixed media with mirror tile mosaic;
-
“The Good Provider,” Diane Mason, Berthoud, Colo., bronze;
-
“Pinto Filly,” Dorothy Shepherd, Sunland, Calif., Chinese brush watercolor;
-
“Humming in the Rain,” Rachelle Siegrist, Townsend, Tenn., watercolor;
-
“Ooops!” Roxa Smith, New York, N.Y., oil;
-
“Kansas Courage,” Tracy L. Teeter, Ulysses, Kan., watercolor; and
-
“Elephant Walk,” Cathy Wallace, Newman, Calif., watercolor on bone.
Members
of
the
SVM
Art
Show
Committee
are
Stephanie
Lindsly,
chair;
Interim
Dean
Peter
F.
Haynes,
Dr.
Becky
Adcock,
Dr.
Cecile
Berner,
Pat
Edwards,
Dean
Emeritus
Michael
G.
Groves,
Ginger
Guttner,
Dr.
Daniel
Hillmann,
Christine
Mitchell,
Frederick
Ortner,
Michael
D.
Robinson,
Nadine
Carter
Russell,
Dr.
David
Senior,
Tutta
Vetter,
and
Denise
Westphal.
The exhibition is open
to
the
public
during
library
hours
and
will
run
through
April
22.
All
of
the
art
pieces
are
for
sale,
and
a
15%
commission
on
each
sale
goes
to
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine.
For
more
information,
please
contact
Stephanie
Lindsly,
coordinator
of
alumni
&
public
programs,
at
225-578-9826
or
slindsly@vetmed.lsu.edu.
Top
Emmet
and
Toni
Stephenson
Pledge
$25
Million
to
LSU
LSU
alums
pledge
one
of
largest
gifts
ever
to
the
university
LSU
alumni
Emmet
and
Toni
Stephenson,
formerly
of
Bastrop,
La.,
have
pledged
a
$25
million
gift
to
LSU,
university
officials
announced
today.
Their
donation
will
be
among
the
largest
gifts
ever
to
LSU
A&M
and
accelerates
the
momentum
of
the
“Forever
LSU”
campaign.
Approximately
$15
million
is
committed
to
the
E.
J.
Ourso
College
of
Business,
including
$11
million
to
create
the
Stephenson
Disaster
Management
Institute
and
$4
million
to
the
Entrepreneurship
Institute.
Another
$1
million
will
go
to
the
LSU
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine.
The
remaining
$9
million
will
be
added
to
the
above
gifts
or
used
to
fund
other
programs
at
LSU.
The
Stephensons
said,
“We
believe
LSU
can
move
to
the
top
ranks
of
universities
in
the
U.S.,
and
we
want
to
help
three
programs
with
that
achievement.
The
largest
portion
of
our
gift
is
to
start
a
new
disaster
response
management
institute
to
capitalize
on
LSU’s
unique
experience
and
outstanding
performance
under
the
severe
pressure
of
the
Katrina
disaster.
Our
vision
is
to
see
LSU
become
the
premier
university
in
the
world
on
disaster
response
management.
The
second
part
goes
to
the
Entrepreneur
Institute
to
grow
and
enhance
entrepreneurship
education
to
create
new
business
and
new
jobs
in
the
Gulf
South.
The
initial
gift
to
the
veterinary
school
is
to
kick
off
a
much
larger
fund-raising
effort
to
advance
their
work
in
helping
animals,
and
conducting
medical
and
biomedical
research,
which
ultimately
benefits
people
as
well
as
animals.”
“We
are
extremely
grateful
to
the
Stephensons
for
their
incredibly
generous
gift
to
the
university,”
LSU
Chancellor
Sean
O’Keefe
said.
“It
is
very
gratifying
to
see
two
of
our
alumni
show
their
support
for
LSU
in
this
way.
This
is
a
major
step
forward
for
the
‘Forever
LSU’
campaign,
and
these
funds
will
go
a
long
way
in
improving
the
academic
and
research
components
of
the
university.”
The
Stephenson
Disaster
Management
Institute
will
strive
to
save
human
and
animal
life
by
continuously
improving
disaster
response
management
through
applied
research
and
education.
The
institute
will
work
to
develop
new
and
improved
processes
with
emphasis
on
preparation,
readiness
and
response
during
the
first
10
days
following
an
incident.
The
Entrepreneurship
Institute
will
reorganize
LSU’s
entrepreneurship
education
program
and
outreach
activities
to
promote
immediate
and
future
economic
growth
in
Louisiana
and
the
Gulf
South
region.
“The
gift
from
the
Stephensons
will
have
a
transformational
effect
on
the
E.
J.
Ourso
College
by
providing
new
resources
to
study
areas
key
to
the
prosperity
of
Louisiana
and
the
world,”
said
Dean
Robert
Sumichrast.
He
added,
“This
gift
will
help
us
study
how
improved
management
can
save
lives
in
the
aftermath
of
a
disaster,
as
well
as
expand
the
scope
and
effectiveness
of
our
existing
entrepreneurship
programs
and
capabilities.”
“The
wonderful
gift
from
Emmet
and
Toni
Stephenson
reflects
their
strong
passion
for
the
health
and
well-being
of
animals
and
for
veterinary
medicine,”
said
Dr.
Peter
F.
Haynes,
interim
dean
of
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine.
“It
is
increasingly
more
evident
that
future
initiatives
in
the
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
will
rely
heavily
on
the
generosity
of
private
donors,
like
Emmet
and
Toni
Stephenson,
who
believe
that
our
mission
and
programs
are
integral
to
the
broad
society
that
we
serve.”
Emmet
Stephenson
is
the
founder
and
president
of
Stephenson
and
Company,
a
private
investment
company,
and
senior
partner
of
Stephenson
Ventures,
a
private
equity
firm.
He
also
serves
as
a
director
of
Danaher
Corp.
and
is
the
retired
chairman
of
StarTek,
Inc.
Stephenson
graduated
magna
cum
laude
from
LSU
with
a
bachelor
of
science
degree
from
the
College
of
Business
in
1967
and
was
ranked
first
in
his
graduating
class.
In
his
senior
year,
he
served
as
president
of
the
LSU
College
of
Business.
He
also
graduated
with
an
MBA
from
Harvard
Business
School
and
received
the
Ralph
Thomas
Sayles
Fellowship
in
Investments.
At
LSU,
he
was
inducted
into
the
LSU
Alumni
Association
Hall
of
Distinction
in
2006;
was
inducted
into
the
LSU
Kappa
Sigma
Hall
of
Distinction
in
2005;
was
a
speaker
in
the
Flores
MBA
Distinguished
Speaker
Series
in
1999;
and
was
inducted
into
the
Ourso
College
of
Business
Hall
of
Distinction
in
1998.
Stephenson
previously
served
as
president
of
the
Harvard
Business
School
Alumni
Association.
He
received
the
Albert
Einstein
Technology
Medal
in
1999.
Toni
Stephenson
is
the
founder
and
president
of
General
Communications,
Inc.
She
was
publisher
of
Law
Enforcement
Product
News
and
Public
Safety
Product
News
and
was
a
founder
and
director
of
Charter
Bank
and
Trust.
She
earned
a
bachelor
of
science
degree
from
LSU
in
1967,
where
she
served
on
the
Student
Council,
and
completed
the
Harvard
Business
School
Owner/President
Management
Program
in
1990.
She
served
as
president
of
the
Children’s
Hospital
Association
of
Volunteers,
a
director
of
the
Children’s
Hospital,
a
director
of
Anchor
Center
for
Blind
Children
and
a
director
of
St.
Joseph’s
Hospital.
Both
Emmet
and
Toni
Stephenson
currently
serve
on
the
Harvard
Business
School
Board
of
Dean’s
Advisors
and
are
recognized
in
Who’s
Who
in
America
and
Who’s
Who
in
the
World.
The
couple
has
been
married
for
nearly
40
years
and
has
one
daughter.
The
“Forever
LSU”
campaign
is
designed
to
raise
private
funds
for
LSU
to
improve
the
university’s
academic
and
research
capabilities
and
to
help
it
compete
with
other
flagship
universities
in
the
nation.
The
campaign
combines
the
efforts
of
the
university’s
three
fundraising
bodies
–
the
LSU
Alumni
Association,
the
LSU
Foundation
and
the
Tiger
Athletic
Foundation.
Prior
to
the
Stephenson
gift,
LSU
had
raised
$283
million
toward
its
$750
million
goal.
Contact
Kristine
Calongne
LSU
Media
Relations
225-578-5985
kcalong@lsu.edu
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