BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Digestive physiology and nutrition of ruminants: Digestive Physiology and Nutrition of Ruminants Vol 3 Practical Nutrition
Veterinary virology: The Professor Margaret Sabine Virology Course. Advances in Veterinary Virology
Veterinary biology and medicine of captive amphibians and reptiles: Veterinary Biology and Medicine of Captive Amphibians and Reptiles
Growth and development in cattle: Patterns of Growth and Development in Cattle
Laboratory data and biochemical values: Veterinary Laboratory Data . B. Rushton
Laboratory data and biochemical values: Biochemical Values in Equine Medicine . D. J. Blackmore and D. Brobst
Production diseases of farm animals: Proceedings 3rd International Conference on Production Diseases in Farm Animals
Veterinary cancer medicine: Veterinary Cancer Medicine . Numerous authors. Eds G. H. Theilen and B. R. Madewell
Diseases of cattle: Diseases of Cattle A to Z
Tumours in domestic animals: Tumours in Domestic Animals . Ed Jack E. Moulton     

Remembrances of Jacques Jenny, DrMedVet 1917–1971

Editor's note : The holding of the 19th Annual Meeting of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in Philadelphia in conjunction with the Centennial Celebration of the School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania provides an opportunity for reflection. Dr. Jacques Jenny, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the School, was Chairman of the Organizing Committee that gave rise to the American College of Veterinary Surgeons on December 16,1965, and was elected as first President of the College. The solid foundation and high ideals that the Organizing Committee established are in large part responsible for the success of the College. Dr. Jenny died on November 20, 1971. Those of us fortunate to have known him personally realize the immense gap that his premature death left. For those that did not know him, I hope that this article permits some appreciation of the contributions of Dr. Jenny the comparative orthopedic surgeon, as well as of the very special human qualities of Jacques Jenny the man. The first author, Dr. Mark Allam, was Professor of Surgery and Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine during most of Dr. Jenny's career at the University of Pennsylvania, and was the first Chairman of the Board of Regents of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. The second author, Dr. David Nunamaker, is the first holder of the Jacques Jenny Professorship in Veterinary Orthopedics at the University of Pennsylvania.     

Reducing the suicide rate among veterinary surgeons: how the profession can help

A short communication on page 415 of this issue of The Veterinary Record draws attention to the high suicide rate among members of the veterinary profession. In this article, Professor Richard Halliwell, who has recently chaired a series of meetings on this matter at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and Mr Brian Hoskin, chairman of the Veterinary Benevolent Fund, describe some of the support mechanisms available to veterinary surgeons and discuss what more might be done.     

Providing high-quality research training for veterinary pathologists in Europe

Despite their key role in a wide range of fields relating to animal and public health, there is currently a lack of veterinary pathologists in Europe. In 1999, to help address the problem, the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) and the European Society of Veterinary Pathology (ESVP) established a joint Education Committee. In this Special Article, Professor Anja Kipar and colleagues, all members of the committee, describe the ECVP/ESVP Summer Schools in Veterinary Pathology programme, which aims to provide high-quality research training for veterinary pathologists from all over Europe and beyond.     

That is the question

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With the subject of veterinary education for New Zealanders so much to the fore at the present time, we publish in this issue three texts pertinent to it—the findings of the Committee on New Zealand Universities as they concern the establishment of a veterinary school, the Report on the Site for a Veterinary School by the Subcommittee of the University Grants Committee, and Professor McFarlane's presidential address to the New Zealand Veterinary Association this year, the theme of which was veterinary education.     

EXAMINATION OF BULLS FOR BREEDING SOUNDNESS

A Report prepared by a Committee of The Australian Veterinary Association comprising: Dr. D. B. Galloway, Professor D. C. Blood, Mr. J. D. Arnort and Mr. W. J. Arnott.
The Report is published by direction of Council for the information of members.     

Rupture of the Flexor Metatarsi Muscle in the Horse

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Sir,—The New Zealand Veterinary Journal has built up an excellent reputation during its relatively short life and this reputation should be jealously guarded. I therefore heartily endorse Mr Thornbury's criticisms of a recent article in his letter headed “Enucleation of Corpora Lutea” published in your September issue. Contributions of the calibre of that which drew his criticism reflect little credit on the authors and will hardly enhance the reputation of our Journal.     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Veterinary Protozoology Norman D. Levine Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine Donald D. Holmes Infectious Diseases of Cats R. Charles Povey Applied Veterinary Anatomy Alexander de Lahunta and Robert E. Habel Avian Medicine and Surgery B. H. Coles Practical Veterinary Nursing Edited by C. J. Price The Dog's Health from A-Z John Bleby and Gerald Bishop Baillière's Veterinary Diary 1987 Edited by Tony Collins     

Luitpold animal health roundtable discussion on compounding for the equine veterinary profession

I'm Gary White, an Equine practitioner from Sallisaw, Oklahoma. I also own a contract research company and do consulting for pharmaceutical companies, and I've been in practice for 26 years.

I'm Dr Joe Bertone, Professor of Equine Medicine Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine. I am a member of the AVMA Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents representing Equine Practice. I spent 5 years as a veterinary medical officer at the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.

I'm Dr Bob Stenbom, I'm the manager of Equine Professional Services for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica. I was a practitioner for 14 years before coming to the industry 11 years ago.

I'm Wayne McIlwraith, Professor of Surgery and Director of Orthopedic Research at Colorado State University.

I'm Rick Mitchell, I'm a private practitioner in a group referral practice in Newtown, Connecticut. We are basically devoted to the sport horse. I've served on numerous association committees regarding the regulation of sport horse activities in the USAE, FEI, and have advised numerous drug companies on product development.     

Providing stewardship and leadership for the future of veterinary medical research: a responsibility of the veterinary colleges

As we contemplate responsibilities as well as opportunities in research, it is fair to begin by considering why research is, or should be, important to veterinary schools and colleges, to our profession, and to society. Veterinary research is conducted in many venues, such as colleges of veterinary medicine, veterinary science departments, comparative medicine departments, medical schools, and many other university departments, as well as in industry laboratories, governmental agencies, and other organizations. But schools and colleges of veterinary medicine have a unique and historic responsibility to ensure that our veterinary medical research programs are sufficient in quality, capacity, and depth to meet the research needs of our society. Consequently, my comments will be oriented toward veterinary schools and colleges.     

Book Reviews

Book reviewed in this article:
Greyhounds. Proceedings No. 64 of the Post-graduate Committee in Veterinary Science of the University of Sydney
Radiographic Technique in Veterinary Practice. 2nd Edn James W. Ticer
The Veterinary Annual. 24th Issue Edited by C. S. G. Grunsell and F. W. G. Hill
The Biology and Medicine of Rabbits and Rodents. 2nd Edn John E. Harkness and Joseph E. Wagner.
Canine Nephrology Kenneth C. Bovée.
Veterinary Anaesthesia. 8th Edn L. W. Hall and K. W. Clarke.
Atlas of Electroencephalography in the Dog and Cat Richard W. Reading and Charles E. Knecht.     

NATIONAL POLICY FOR CONTROL OF BOVINE MASTITIS

This Report was prepared by a Committee of The Australian Veterinary Association comprising: Dr. A. J. Frost, Dr. M. R. Gardiner, Mr. T. R. Jones, Mr. L. G. Newton and Professor J. Francis (Convenor).
The Report was presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Association in Ade-Iaide in May 1966 and is published by direction of the Council.     

Docking of dogs: practical and ethical aspects.

Next month, the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons will discuss the docking of dogs' tails, with a view to deciding whether docking for non-therapeutic purposes should be considered as prima-facie evidence of disgraceful professional conduct. Here, Professor David Morton considers the arguments for and against tail docking, and the ethical issues involved.     

Book Review

Skin Diseases in the Dog and Cat :D. I. Grant.
Clinical Syndromes in Veterinary Neurology: Kyle G. Braund.
Neurologic Disorders: Edited by Joe N. Kornegay.
oncology: Edited by Neil T. Gorman. Published by Churchill Livingstone Inc.
Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology: Donald E. Thrall.
The Complete Book of Cat Health: The Animal Medical Center.
The Merck Veterinary Manual 6th edn: Edited by Clarence M. Fraser.     

William Horner Andrews (1887-1953)- first professor of physiology at Onderstepoort

W H Andrews qualified as a veterinarian in London in 1908 and was recruited soon after, in 1909, by Sir Arnold Theiler to join the staff of the newly established veterinary laboratory at Onderstepoort. After initial studies on the treatment of trypanosomosis and on snake venoms he was deployed by Theiler in 1911 to start research on lamsiekte (botulism)at a field station on the farm Kaffraria near Christiana, where he met and married his wife Doris. After a stint as Captain in the SA Veterinary Corps during World War I he succeeded D T Mitchell as head of the Allerton Laboratory in 1918, where he excelled in research on toxic plants, inter alia identifying Matricaria nigellaefolia as the cause of staggers in cattle. When the Faculty of Veterinary Science was established in 1920 he was appointed as the first Professor of Physiology. After the graduation of the first class in 1924, and due to health problems, he returned to the UK, first to the Royal Veterinary College and then to the Weybridge Veterinary Laboratories of which he became Director in 1927. After his retirement in 1947 he returned to South Africa as a guest worker at Onderstepoort where he again became involved in teaching physiology when Prof. Quin unexpectedly died in 1950. Andrews died in Pretoria in 1953 and was buried in the Rebecca Street Cemetery.     

BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Up to date small animal practice: Current Veterinary Therapy X Ed R. W. Kirk.
Veterinary microorganisms: Review of Veterinary Microbiology Eds E. L. Biberstein and Y. C. Zee.
Better practice management: Veterinary Practice Management J. S. M. Bower, J. N. Gripper and S. D. Gunn.     

BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
John McFadyean, Founder of Modern Veterinary Research. Iain Pattison. J. A. Allen.
Proceedings of XII Seminar, Sheep and Beef Cattle Society of the New Zealand Veterinary Association.
Pictorial Anatomy of the Cat. S. G. Ginbert.
Grazing Animals. Editor F. H. W. Morley.
Equine Medicine and Surgery. Editors R. A. Mansman and E. S. McAllister.
Applied Veterinary Anatomy. R. E. Habel.
Beef Production from Different Dairy Breeds and Dairy Beef Crosses. Editors C. J. More and O'Per rail.
Animal Health. David Sainsbury.     

The Immune System and Exposure to Xenobiotics in Animals

Veterinary Research Communications - Cabassi, E., 2007. The immune system and exposure to xenobiotics in animals. Veterinary Research Communications, 31(Suppl. 1), 115–120     

The Queensland Poisonous Plants Committee: its history and functions

SUMMARY The Queensland Poisonous Plants Committee was established in 1937 with Professor HR Seddon as chairman. It has functioned since that year, interrupted by two periods of inactivity in 1951–9 and 1962–8. Professor Seddon, first Dean of the Queensland Veterinary School, and Dr Selwyn Everist, Queensland Government Botanist after the Second World War, provided the main impetus for committee activities in its early and middle years, respectively. The strength of the body has been its multi-disciplinary approach using contributions from veterinarians, chemists and botanists. The research work of the committee members and their associates has provided most of our current knowledge of the toxins and effects of poisonous plants in Queensland. Much of the information generated is of international significance. In equal partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture, the committee initiated a series of international symposia on plant poisoning of animals, hosting the second. This group held its 4th gathering of world authorities in the field in 1993. The committee's activities have long influenced the veterinary profession in Australia through the close involvement of its members in undergraduate and post-graduate teaching in the Queensland Veterinary School since 1951. The present committee has members from the Departments of Primary Industries, Health, and Environment and Heritage, CSIRO and the University of Queensland.     

Role of Benzoic,Lactic and Sorbic Acid in In Vitro Swine Cecal Fermentation

Veterinary Research Communications - Piva, A. and Grilli, E., 2007. Role of benzoic, lactic and sorbic acid in in vitro swine cecal fermentation. Veterinary Research Communications, 31(Suppl. 1),...