Haynes, Peter  F.
	Professor of Veterinary Surgery Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences  (4/1/1974)
	Equine Surgeon, Certified Specialist
	Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine
	B.S., Colorado State University, 1967 D.V.M., Colorado State University, 1969 M.S., Colorado State University, 1974
	Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Email	pfhaynes@vetmed.lsu.edu		http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu
Departmental Phone	225-578-9903
Clinical Service	Administration
Clinical Interests	General equine surgery
Research Interests	Surgery of the athletic horse with a focus on performance limiting disorders - - obstructive upper respiratory tract disease and orthopedics with an emphasis on forelimb lameness
Biographic Sketch Dr. Peter F. Haynes became Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University in June 2007 after serving as Interim Dean since July 2006. He first came to LSU in 1974 as an assistant professor and veterinary clinician in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences department. During his time at LSU, Dr. Haynes served in a variety of roles in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinics and in School administration and was Executive Associate Dean from 2000-2006. Dr. Haynes received a bachelor’s degree in veterinary science in 1967, a doctor of veterinary medicine degree in 1969, and a master’s degree in clinical science in 1974, all from Colorado State University. Following an internship at the University of Minnesota, he began his academic career as an instructor of large animal surgery in 1970 at CSU. Dr. Haynes’ research and clinical interests included general equine surgery with a focus on obstructive upper respiratory tract disease and orthopedic conditions in the athletic horse. In addition to his many academic accomplishments, Dr. Haynes has actively engaged in organized veterinary medicine throughout his career. He has been a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons since 1977 and has served on numerous committees within that organization. Dr. Haynes has been a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association since 1969 and has served in the AVMA House of Delegates from 1991 to 2007. He was named Veterinarian of the Year by the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association in 1978. Dr. Haynes is also a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and served as president of that organization in 1991. He was given Distinguished Lifetime Membership in the AAEP in 2001. Exceptional contributions that were made to the AAEP included driving the strategic planning initiative at a point in time that the Association was in transition, and subsequently being engaged in the governance changes of the Association, as well as numerous other committee assignments. Dr. Haynes was honored in the summer of 2007 for 17 years of outstanding service as the AAEP's delegate to the AVMA House of Delegates. In this important role, Dr. Haynes worked to advance the issues that were most vital to equine veterinarians and the care of the horse, as well as the veterinary profession as a whole. He served two terms on the House Advisory Committee where he developed and implemented the formal meeting of the AVMA’s House of Delegates (HoD) at the Annual Leadership Conference, which subsequently led to its recognition as an official meeting of the HoD. Dr. Haynes also championed the role of the Allied Organizations in the AVMA as a key resource on issues that represented their expertise and commitment (e.g., the AAEP being the recognized voice for the health and welfare of the horse). In addition to his participation in the HoD, he has also served in other capacities for the AVMA including the Scientific Program Committee, Long Range Planning Committee and other task forces and committees. Dr. Haynes’ resume reflects a long –standing commitment to organized veterinary medicine and volunteer leadership. In addition to his active roles in the AAEP, he also served in a number of capacities in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. On a local level, Dr. Haynes co-developed and organized the Louisiana VMA’s Equine Committee, which has conducted a successful annual LVMA Equine Seminar for the last 30 years.
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