Dr. Hoyt Cheramie of Merial today presented the 2011 Merial Applied Equine Research Award to Dr. Anthony Blikslager of North Carolina State University during the opening ceremony of the 12th Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association on November 2. The prestigious award recognizes outstanding research conducted in a specific field of applied equine science over the past five years.

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Posted: December 27, 2011

Longtime professor Dale Bjorling has been named associate dean for research and graduate training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Posted September 13, 2011

A team of doctors including Alexander Aguila, DACVS, performed a successful intravenous pyelogram, bone marrow aspirate and core biopsy, and surgical removal of a left kidney (with an associated tumor) on Brazil, a 15-year-old male Ocelot from Woodland Park Zoo.

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Posted September 12, 2011

Peter Muir, nationally and internationally recognized for his expertise in small animal orthopaedics and canine research, received the 2011 AVMF/AKC Career Achievement Award in Canine Research at the annual AVMA Convention in St. Louis, MO. This award honors a candidate's long-term contribution to the field of canine research.

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Posted: August 5, 2011

Dominic J. Marino, director of The Canine Chiari Institute at Long Island Veterinary Specialists and on the board of directors of The New York Veterinary Foundation and the Police Surgeons Benevolent Association, received the 2011 AVMA Practitioner Research Award at the annual AVMA Convention in St. Louis, MO. Established in 1955 by the Council on Research, the AVMA Practitioner Research Award is given annually to a veterinarian in recognition of his or her achievements in research that have advanced the veterinary profession.

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Posted: August 4, 2011

Charles Raker, a revered and influential emeritus faculty member of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, was honored recently with the Sage O. Kester Beyond the Call Award. Presented by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the award is reserved for AAEP members who have helped shape the practice of equine veterinary medicine today. It is the highest honor bestowed by the AAEP and Dr. Raker is only the second-ever recipient.

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Posted: April 25, 2011

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Announces Retirement

David J. DeYoung, DVM, dean of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, has announced his retirement from the University, effective September 30, 2011. Beginning May 9, he will move to a new position of dean emeritus, serving in an advisory role with the University.

Posted: April 22, 2011

The Animal Medical Center in New York City is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Avery Bennett, Jr., DVM, MS to the position of Chief of Surgery. 

Prior to joining The Animal Medical Center (AMC), Dr. Bennett, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, was Professor of Small Animal Surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana, IL with appointments in soft tissue, oncologic, orthopedic and neurologic surgery.  He also served as Clinical Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and held positions in zoo and wildlife medicine, including: Chief Veterinarian at The San Francisco Zoological Gardens and Associate Professor of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida.  A respected veterinary surgeon, researcher, author and lecturer, Dr. Bennett has published nearly 100 research papers and 40 textbook chapters to date.  "It is truly a privilege to join The AMC, a national leader in animal health care for over 100 years," said Bennett.  "It is my hope that I can continue to drive the high quality standards of care set by The AMC to achieve optimal patient outcomes," said Bennett. 

Posted: March 30, 2011

Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NYSE Amex: RPC), a US-based company specializing in the research, development, and international commercialization of In Vitro Diagnostic cancer tests, announced today it has appointed Dr. Robert L. Rooks DVM, MS as an independent member to its Board of Directors.

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Posted: March 30, 2011

 DVM Newsmagazine published "A Q&A with canine physical rehabilitation expert Darryl Millis, DVM."

Posted: February 9, 2011

Pawsibilities board elects new chairman

Kerri Bowman has been elected chairman of the board of Pawsibilities, the Humane Society of Greater Akron for 2011-2012. A board member since 2006, she has advanced shelter medicine and chaired the organization's new facility committee.

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Posted: February 8, 2011

Three professors at Kansas State University are working on a project to develop new ways of teaching veterinarians who are involved with food safety.

Faculty at Iowa State and the University of Arkansas are also involved in the work, which is funded with a grant of $330,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Kansas State's share is $99,000.

Professor Robert Larson, of the clinical sciences department at Kansas State's veterinary medicine college, says the goal is to provide more instruction on food safety without adding courses and labs. Larson says the faculty members will work with Kansas State's College of Engineering to develop innovative ways to teach and learn in the veterinary school.

Professor David Anderson and associate professor Brad White are also taking part in the project.

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Posted: January 10, 2010

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) paid tribute to prominent mentor and surgeon Charles Raker, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, with the Sage O. Kester "Beyond the Call" Award for his widespread contributions to the equine veterinary community.

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Posted: December 28, 2010

Dr. Warwick A. Arden has been named provost and executive vice chancellor at North Carolina State University.

“Dr. Arden is a very accomplished scholar and educator and will provide tremendous leadership as we build on NC State’s rich tradition in academic excellence.”

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Posted: December 28, 2010

Liska Receives Iowa State University’s Alumni Award in Veterinary Medicine

Dr. William D. Liska is the 2010 recipient of the Stange Award for Meritorious Service in Veterinary Medicine. The award is presented annually and recognizes distinguished alumni for outstanding professional achievements. It is the highest honor given to alumni of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Michael Pavletic DVM, DACVS was a recipient of the Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni Award by the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine on September 9, 2010 for his outstanding surgical contributions to the veterinary profession.  Citing his numerous publications and career of training students and veterinarians, he has been recognized both nationally and internationally for his numerous contributions to soft tissue surgery. In 1996 he received the prestigious Bourgelat International Award for his outstanding contributions to small animal surgery by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association.  It was noted that Dr. Pavletic developed a large number of the reconstructive surgical techniques noted in the veterinary literature and is the author of Wiley-Blackwell’s Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery, 3rd Edition, released April of this year.

Posted: November 1, 2010

Since his graduation from Loudon High School in 1973, Philadelphia native Ray Rudd has reinvented himself often, veering slightly off his career path several times to explore side trails in various locations - from Atlanta, to Kansas, to Ohio - without completely changing direction.

Now, Rudd, 54, is swapping his medical lab coat for fatigues and leaving his Atlanta-area veterinary business for Afghanistan.

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Posted: September 28, 2010

Steve Arnoczky Receives Surgery Research Award 

Dr.  Steven Arnoczky, professor of small-animal clinical sciences and holder of the Wade O. Brinker Chair in Veterinary Surgery at Michigan State University, was selected by the Academy of Surgical Research to receive the Jacob Markowitz Award for 2010.  Jacob Markowitz was a pioneer in the field of experimental surgery.  Previous winners of the award include Philip N. Sawyer, Michael DeBakey, C. William Hall, and many others, including ACVS Charter Diplomate Dr. Wade O. Brinker.  Dr. Arnoczky received the award for his research in the area of sports injuries of the human knee and their treatment.  Dr. Arnoczky will receive the award at the annual meeting of the ASR in Clearwater, Florida, Sept 30- Oct 2, 2010.

Posted: September 21, 2010

Timothy McCarthy Receives AVMA Practitioner Research Award
Established in 1955 by the Council on Research, the AVMA Practitioner Research Award is given annually to a veterinarian in recognition of achievements in research that have advanced the veterinary profession.

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Dr. Timothy C. McCarthy opened his Surgical Specialty Clinic for Animals in 1985. The clinic flourished as a free-standing, referral-only surgery practice that was listed twice in the Oregon Business Journals 100 fastest-growing, privately held corporations. During that time, endoscopy became Dr. McCarthy's main focus and primary expertise. All diagnostic endoscopy, interventional endoscopy, minimally invasive soft tissue surgery and arthroscopy procedures currently utilized in small animal practice were performed on a routine basis. Dr. McCarthy pioneered the application of many minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic techniques that are now, or are now becoming, the standard of care. These range from simple techniques such as transurethral cystoscopy , rhinoscopy and oscopy, to more difficult and challenging techniques including arthroscopy and transabdominal nephroscopy.

Posted: August 13, 2010

Don Howard, D.V.M, DACVS, was honored by MSU officials at their 95th annual Agricultural and Natural Resources Week luncheon held recently at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing.

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Source: www.record-eagle.com/ 

Posted: June 14, 2010