UNILATERAL TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX IN A DOG

A Case History presented at the I978 annual meeting of the American College of Veterinary Radiology. The case history was prepared by Dr. Norman Ackerman and presented by Dr. Thomas Millman.*     

BENIGN DUODENAL ULCERATION AND PERFORATION IN A DOG

A Case History presented at the 1978 annual meeting of the American College of Veterinary Radiology. The case history was prepared by Dr. Normun Ackerman and presented by Dr. Charles Root. *     

POLYOSTOTIC COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS IN A DOG

A Case History presented at the 1978 annual meeting of the American College of Veterinary Radiology. The case history was submitted by Dr. Jerry Owens * , prepared for presentation and publication by Dr. Norman Ackerman † and discussed by Dr. James Ticer . †     

PHALANGEAL ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA IN A DOG

A Case History presented at the 1978 annual meeting of the American College of Veterinary Radiology. This case history was prepared for presentation and publication by Dr. Norman Akerman* and discussed by Dr. James Ticer .*     

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.     

BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article: Feline radiology textbook Radiology of the Cat. By C. S. Farrow, R. Green and M. Shively. Cat behaviour discussed: Why does my cat? By S. Heath. Retailed ophthalmology: Veterinary Ophthalmology, 2nd edition. By K. N. Gelatt.     

All-purpose veterinary education: a personal perspective

The Recognition Lecture is an annual honor awarded by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) to an individual whose leadership and vision have made significant contributions to academic veterinary medicine and the veterinary profession. In 2011, this prestigious honor was awarded to Dr. Peter Eyre, Dean Emeritus of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM). Dr. Eyre is a fierce advocate for veterinary medical education, with a clear vision of its value in ensuring that veterinarians are well positioned to meet societal needs. Dr. Eyre possesses an international perspective regarding the challenges and problems facing veterinary medical education and has a keen eye for getting to the heart of these challenges. He is known to ask hard questions and propose difficult choices. Dr. Eyre received his undergraduate veterinary degree (BVMS), bachelor of science degree, and PhD from the University of Edinburgh. He was Lecturer in Pharmacology at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies for seven years before joining the faculty of the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College, where he was Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Associate Director of the Canadian Centre for Toxicology. Dr. Eyre was appointed Dean of the VMRCVM in 1985, where he established the Center for Government and Corporate Veterinary Medicine in 1989. After retiring in 2003, he was named Interim Dean of the University of Calgary's new veterinary school. Among his many awards are the Norden Distinguished Teacher Award and the Sigma Psi Excellence in Research Award. In 2008 the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) honored him with the President's Award, and in 2010 the University of Edinburgh awarded him the honorary degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. The Peter Eyre Student Leadership Award at the VMRCVM and the Peter Eyre Prize in Pharmacology at the University of Guelph are both named in his honor. He is a past president of the AAVMC, a fellow and former board member of the American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and a former member of the AVMA Legislative Advisory Committee. In the following article, Dr. Eyre offers his insights on the current debate about the future of veterinary medical education.     

Obituary - Dudley Arthur Gill

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D. A. Gill died in Sydney on May 1, 1973, at the age of 72. He received his training at the Royal Veterinary College, London, where he qualified in 1922. He then did a Diploma of Veterinary State Medicine at Edinburgh. He joined the New Zealand Department of Agriculture as a Veterinary Officer and from 1928 he was second in charge at the Wallaceville Veterinary Laboratory. While he was at Wallaceville he did some first-class research on the problems of listeriosis and enterotoxaemia. The house that he built at Wallaceville he later sold to his friend Dr I. J. Cunningham.     

Reminiscing

IN 1971 the late, beloved Jacques Jenny proposed an annual address to be known as the Mark W. Allam Lecture. This was to honor Dr. Allam, the Father of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, for his countless achievements in our profession of Veterinary Medicine.     

A life with horses: it's been a great ride!

In 2010 Doug Antczak was the recipient of the Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist Award of the Veterinary Immunology Committee of the International Union of Immunological Societies. Dr. Antczak is the Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Professor of Equine Medicine at the Baker Institute for Animal Health in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. His research focuses on immunological and genetic aspects of the fetal-maternal relationship in the horse. This includes studies of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes and molecules, the regulation of their expression in the placenta, the composition and function of uterine lymphocytes, and alterations in maternal immune reactivity during pregnancy. For this research Dr. Antczak developed a herd of purpose-bred horses selected for homozygosity at the MHC. These horses are a unique genetic resource in equine immunology. During his career Dr. Antczak has mentored over 20 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, many of whom have gone on to independent careers in immunology research. Dr. Antczak has made contributions to equine immunology, genetics, and reproduction, and collaborated widely with scientists in each of these disciplines. Through his relationship with the Havemeyer Foundation, Dr. Antczak has been a catalyst for cooperative research through a series of Havemeyer Foundation Workshops initiated over 25 years ago. Since 1995 he has been a principal participant in the international Horse Genome Project collaboration furthering his equine immunology research through genomic applications. In 2009 Dr. Antczak was inducted into the University of Kentucky's Equine Research Hall of Fame.     

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.     

Naturally acquired leptospirosis in 36 dogs: serological and clinicopathological features

Case records of 36 dogs with confirmed leptospirosis diagnosed at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine from 1980 to 1995 were reviewed retrospectively, and clinical, serological and pathological findings were recorded to characterise the epidemiology of this disease in upstate New York. Titres were directed predominantly against serovars grlppotyphosa and/or pomona in 31 of 34 dogs. Convalescent titres were measured for 53 per cent of dogs. The most common clinical presentation was acute renal failure. Increased liver enzyme activity was documented in 22 of 36 dogs. It is clear from this study that Leptospira pomona and grippotyphosa are important pathogens capable of causing severe renal and hepatic injury in dogs.     

Small Animal Literature Index

T his literature index is compiled by Miss C. R. Crook of the Library of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (32 Belgrave Square, London, S.W.1. Telephone: BELgravia 6568). The relevant journals are available for loan to Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.     

Stabilization of Sacroiliac Luxation in 40 Cats Using Screws Inserted in Lag Fashion

Objective: To (1) identify prognostic indicators for stability after stabilization of sacroiliac luxation with screws inserted in lag fashion and (2) report dorsoventral dimensions of the sacrum in cats. Study Design: Multicenter retrospective study. Sample Population: Cats (n=40) with sacroiliac luxation. Methods: Case records and radiographs of cats presented at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital Cambridge and the Royal Veterinary College Hatfield for screw fixation of sacroiliac luxation were reviewed. Dorsoventral dimensions of 15 feline cadaveric sacral bodies were measured to identify the appropriate implant size for use in fixation with screws inserted in lag fashion. Results: Of 40 cats, 13 had left, 14 right, and 13 bilateral sacroiliac luxations. Of 48 screws analyzed, 42 (87.5%) were placed within the sacral body or exited ventrally and 6 (12.5%) were considered malpositioned. Screw purchase within the sacrum was statistically different between unstable and stable repairs (P=.001). Using confidence intervals for screw length within the sacrum and effect on stability, the lowest screw depth that contained 95% of the screws that did not loosen was ∼60% of the sacral width. Mean dorsoventral sacral dimension at its narrowest point was 5.9±1.14 mm. There was no significant difference in the incidence of implant loosening between those luxations that were 100% reduced and those that were <100% reduced (P=.7837). Conclusions: Screw purchase within the feline sacrum of at least 60% of the sacral width significantly reduces the risk of loosening. Clinical Relevance: Screw placement to a depth of 60% of the width of the feline sacrum is recommended.     

Demographics and career path choices of graduates from three Canadian veterinary colleges

The classes of 2007 from the Atlantic Veterinary College, Ontario Veterinary College, and Western College of Veterinary Medicine were surveyed to determine what factors influenced the respondents’ career path choices. Seventy percent (166/237) of those contacted participated in the survey of which 89.1% were female, 62.7% had an urban upbringing, and 33.0% expected to be employed in a small center (population ≤ 10 000). Half (52.5%) of the respondents reported that they were interested in mixed or food animal practice at the time of entry into veterinary college, but this proportion declined to 34.2% by the time of graduation. Three factors were significantly associated with choosing a career in mixed or food animal practice: having been raised in a small center, being a male, and having a good to excellent knowledge of food animal production at the time of entry into veterinary college, as determined by a self-assessment.     

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcal colonization in dogs entering a veterinary teaching hospital

Nasal, axillary and rectal swabs were collected from 193 dogs admitted to the Ontario Veterinary College Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Enrichment culture was performed and coagulase positive staphylococci were identified via standard methods. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was isolated from 4/193 (2.1%) dogs, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus schleiferi subsp. coagulans were each isolated from 1/193 (0.5%) dogs. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus intermedius was not identified. All S. pseudintermedius isolates were unrelated on pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. Evaluation of the epidemiology of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal colonization is necessary to understand the apparent emergence of these strains and to develop appropriate control strategies.     

Learning basic science alongside veterinary students: creating an interactive classroom

Dr. Scott Brown's dedication and contribution to the instructional programs of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine have been exceptionally meritorious. In the last eight years, he has served with the leadership among faculty in the design and approval of a new curriculum, and as chair of the curriculum committee he led the College in its implementation. Throughout this period his research productivity, mentorship of professional and graduate students, and professional development continued. Dr. Brown instills energy, broadens learning experiences from personal and professional development to basic science, and, in all probability, provides positive, life-changing experiences for his students. I am very pleased that he was recognized in 2003 with the Carl J. Norden National Distinguished Teacher Award.     

BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Detailed study of fracture radiographs: Radiology of Small Animal Fracture Management. By J. P. Morgan and R. L. Leighton.
Updated internal medicine textbook: Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 4th edn. Edited by S. J. Ettinger and E. C. Feldman.
Dealing with emergency cases: Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment, 6th edn. By S. I. Bistner and R. B. Ford.     

BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:
Cancer in Dogs and Cats: Medical and Surgical Management by Morrison WB. 2nd ed. Jackson, WY
Manual of Sheep Diseases by Hindson JC, Winter AC. 2nd ed. Oxford, UK
The Cat: Its Behavior, Nutrition and Health by Case LP. Ames, IA
BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural Medicine by Horwitz D, Mills D, Heath S, eds. Quedgeley Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Dipl ACVB and ABS Certified Animal Behaviorist Psychiatry Department School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Center for Neurobiology and Behavior Philadelphia, PA
Editor's Note: The reviewer of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural Medicine has contributed 1 chapter to this multi-authored text. When asked to review this book, Dr Overall immediately identified herself as an author of 1 chapter of this book. We believe that concerns about conflict of interest were obviated by the multi-authored nature of the text and disclosure of the reviewer's association with the book