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Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Jackson was working in an Alberta mountain town a few summers ago when a patient came in showing signs of heatstroke.

The dog had just had a long day of hiking and was disoriented, vomiting, panting heavily, and "very, very weak," she recalled. "He had a high elevated heart rate, he had low blood pressure. His body temperature was elevated."

He was immediately put on intravenous fluids and wrapped in cool towels. Isopropyl alcohol was applied to his paw pads for an evaporative cooling effect. He was also given an anti-nausea injection to prevent any further dehydration through vomiting.

The story has a happy ending: The dog's body temperature came down and he made a full recovery, Jackson said.

But it's a reminder during these hazy, humid days of summerthat humans aren't the only ones feeling the heat pets are, too. And with even hotter days projected to come, veterinarians say it's important to take precautions and watch for signs of trouble in your furry family members.

Heatstroke may be top of mind for pet owners since it's something that humans can also suffer from. But burnt paws are actually a more common summertime injury and one that can be easy to overlook, said Jackson, an instructor at the University of Calgary's faculty of veterinary medicine.

Imagine walking barefoot across a sidewalk or beach on a hot summer day, and you get some idea of what our four-legged friends go through.

"We forget that they're very unique in that their paw pads are touching the ground as they walk," she said. "Black pavement in particular can attract a lot of heat and can cause burn injuries to those paw pads."

Severe burns on paw pads can be tough to heal because the surface of the pads is relatively avascular, meaning that it's lacking in blood supply. On very hot days, consider keeping your pet inside and walking them only in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler, Jackson said.

If you're unsure, the American Kennel Club suggests placing the back of your hand on the asphalt on hot days; if you can't comfortably hold it there for 10 seconds, it's too hot for your pup's paws.

If you do take your pet out on a hot day, watch for signs of heatstroke, which happens when the body is unable to cope with external heat.

As humans, we regulate our body temperature in part through sweating: the evaporation of sweat from our skin's surface removes excess heat and cools us down. But our pets don't have sweat glands distributed throughout their body in the same way.

In dogs and cats, the sweat glands are mostly located in the paw pads. It's such a small surface area that it doesn't help much with temperature regulation, according to Dr. Sarah Machell, a licensed veterinarian and medical director of Vetster, a telehealth app that connects pet owners to veterinarians for virtual consults.

That's why our pets pant in the heat it's their way of cooling off.

"[Panting is] the only way that pets dogs, in particular, we see this in can really evaporate water from any surface to help lower body temperature," Machellsaid.

"So their capacity and their tolerance for heat is much, much less than humans."

To help your pets stay cool, make sure they have lots of access to shade and that any exercise taken on is very moderate and at a slow pace, Machellsaid. Keep them hydrated by carrying water bottles, taking frequent breaks and encouraging them to drink.

Specialized cooling bandanas and cooling vests can also keep your pets from getting overheated, Machellsaid.

Most pet owners know to never leave their pets alone in a car because of how fast temperatures can rise in the enclosed space. Machellrecommends planning ahead and taking a second person with you who can walk the dog while you pop into the store.

As with humans, it only takes a few degrees of difference in your pet's body temperature for the situation to tip intodangerous territory.

A normal body temperature for a dog is in the range of 37.5 C to 39.2 C. When it gets above 41 C, the possibility of heatstroke starts to be a significantconcern, and there is risk of multiple organ failure and death, said Dr. Matthew Richardson, a veterinarian at The Animal Clinic in Toronto and president-elect for the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).

The higher above that level it goes and the longer it is elevated, the more serious the consequences, he said.

According to the OVMA, the signs of heatstroke in pets can include:

While symptomsare fairly similar across pet species, there are some minor differences.

"In dogs, we will see vomiting and diarrhea as symptoms of heatstroke. In birds andreptiles, ittends to be a reduction in the production of fecal matter and a reduction in the amount that they want to eat," Richardson said.

If you think your pet is suffering from heatstroke, you should move them to a cooler setting and use cool not cold water and damp towels to try to lower their body temperature, according to the OVMA. If they are able, allow them to drink.Bring any pets suffering from heatstroke to aveterinarian as soon as possible, the OVMA says.

Pet owners should also be aware that some animals are more vulnerable to heatstroke than others. The Toronto Humane Society says these include animals with flat faces, such as pugs and Persian cats, as they can't pant as effectively; elderly pets; overweight pets; and those with heart or lung diseases.

A puppy would also be more prone to heatstroke than an adult dog, Richardson said.

Heat stress can also be an issue for indoor pets if there is a lack of air conditioning.

Machellsuggests having multiple locations for access to fresh water and adding ice cubes to water or even using a water fountain, since running water can sometimes be more appealing for pets.

For pets like birds and guinea pigs, make sure the cage is out of direct sunlight, and you could place a fan on them, Richardson said.

For small mammals, you can also try to create a special spot for them in their cage that will retain a cooler temperature for longer than regular bedding.

"If you can find a piece of stone, tile, granite, something like that that's cool and can stay in the shade so it stays cool you can put that in their cages," he said. "You can have this sort of cold area where they can go to try to find that cooler spot."

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Rep. Kurt Schrader would have to apply for a new license from state board led by wife of candidate who defeated him.

Oregon is a small state, prone to odd intersections of political lives. To wit:

U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Canby, would have to apply for a new veterinarian's license from a state board led by the wife of the candidate who defeated him in the May primary.

State records show that Walter Schrader the congressman goes by his middle name, Kurt received a state veterinary license in 1977. Elected to Congress in 2008, Schrader has served as chair of the Veterinary Medicine Caucus.

But state records show that after 42 years, Schrader allowed his license to lapse in December 2019.

Schrader lost the May 17 Democratic primary to Terrebonne attorney Jamie McLeod-Skinner.

If Schrader wanted to resume his practice after he leaves office in January, he'd apply for a new license from the Oregon Veterinary Medicine Examining Board.

The board's interim executive director since December 2020 is Cass McLeod-Skinner. She's Jamie's wife.

Cass McLeod-Skinner is also the executive director of the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners. She stepped into the additional work of leading the veterinary board after the previous executive director, Lori Maakinen, retired in December 2020.

State records show Cass McLeod-Skinner has a base pay of $119,899 and earned total compensation in the 2021 fiscal year of $120,109.

Gov. Kate Brown announced she plans to fill the veterinary board commission job and was accepting applications until the end of June. No announcement has been made on an appointment.

Schrader is paid $174,000 per year as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Starting next year, the paycheck will go to either Jamie McLeod-Skinner or Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer, depending on the outcome of the November election.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - With temperatures as hot as they are, veterinarians say it's important to keep your pets inside to avoid heat stroke and other emergencies.

"Recently, we actually saved a police dog. He was working outside and his temperature went up to 107 degrees and we were very lucky...they brought him in immediately," said Dr. Julie Nelson, an emergency veterinarian at Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Virginia Beach.

The dog and its handler were also lucky because they were able to find a clinic to take the case.

Bay Beach's schedule for emergency doctors currently has numerous openings, particularly during overnight shifts No doctor on staff means pets could be turned away. It nearly happened on Monday of this week, the clinic tells News 3.

We did not have an emergency doctor overnight and most of the veterinary emergency hospitals in our community did not have emergency doctors overnight either so we did not have anywhere to send the patient. We did end up getting him taken care of, but, at the same time, its a really tough situation for people to be in," said Allison Rye, the Hospital Administrator at Bay Beach.

According to Blue Pearl an emergency veterinary hospital that operates across the country, with two locations in Hampton Roads the problem is nationwide due to a shortage of veterinarians and support staff.

A statement to News 3, from company spokesperson Laura Fourniotis, reads, "Over the past decade, there has been an increased generational interest in pet ownership, which was accelerated by a historic influx of pandemic pets. Adding to this, the industry is facing a national veterinary professional shortage. COVID-19 only exacerbated pre-existing issues in veterinary medicine, including burnout. Loss of qualified/experienced para-staff, clinicians, and leadership is notable across all aspects of the veterinary business. However, emergency and critical care medicine has seen the greatest attrition or movement of Associates. Many determined to take a break, to move to another role or another team/practice, or to leave the profession altogether. This trend is not yet slowing in 2022."

Fourniotis pointed News 3 to a study by Mars Veterinary Health that breaks down the numbers.

Rye says the staffing situation at Bay Beach and across the region is the worst she's seen since joining the clinic as a veterinary assistant in 2001.

"I think we had five or six 24-hour facilities locally. Now we have two," she said. "We do our best to cover the holes (in our schedule) that we can, but our doctors can only work so many hours in a week."

If the hospital is unable to take on a new patient, Dr. Nelson says her staff may refer the owner to another clinic outside the region.

It hurts us immensely to have to send them somewhere else, like all the way to Richmond. That is a two-hour drive to do in the middle of the night when their pet is having an emergency but when you dont have the doctor to take care of them, we have to do whats best for them," she told News 3.

But sometimes even those locations are already full too.

Dr. Nelson says the best thing for someone having an emergency with their dog, cat or another pet is to call ahead to make sure a hospital is accepting patients to avoid a wasted trip.

Also, if you think your pet might be sick, try to get in to see your regular veterinarian before it becomes an emergency.

And keep in mind if you do have to visit the ER, be patient and prepared to wait several hours in the event the doctor is working on another, higher priority case.

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A cat treated for care at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital after the 2018 Camp Fire. (UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine)

Discovery Could Change the Way Veterinarians Treat Wildfire-Injured Cats

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July 24, 2022 - By Trina Wood - Cats who suffered burns and smoke inhalation in urban California wildfires are at risk of forming deadly blood clots, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.The study, recently published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science, follows up ona previous discoverythat showed cats injured in urban wildfires had a high incidence of heart problems.

Prior to these two papers, we didnt realize that cats impacted by urban wildfires were prone to forming clots, which can lead to sudden death, said lead co-author Ronald Li, associate professor of small animal emergency and critical care at UC Davis. This study will change the standard of care for rescued cats from these wildfires and hopefully save more lives.

Cats treated for their injuries from the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California, were some of the models for this study. Researchers examined their platelets, the cells that circulate in blood and help stop bleeding or form blood clots. They found that cats with wildfire injuries had increased overactive platelets compared to healthy cats or cats with heart disease, in this case subclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM. HCM is the most common cardiac disease in cats and causes a thickening of the heart muscle.

Cats with HCM are hypercoagulable, meaning they are more likely to form clots, explained lead co-author Ava Tan, a veterinary research fellow currently working in Lis laboratory. Thats why we used them as a control group to compare with cats in the wildfire group.

The platelets of wildfire-injured cats also released high amounts of microvesicles, microscopic membranous bubble-like structures filled with proteins, which are associated with cardiovascular disease and an elevated risk of clotting.

We found cats exposed to wildfire smoke and injuries are even more prone to throwing clots, showing a direct association between wildfire injuries, platelet response and clot formation, Tan said.

In addition to clot formation, platelets have a lot to do with overall cardiovascular health and disease. The study also led to the discovery of a novel receptor on cat platelets, Toll-Like-Receptor-4, that may play a role in clotting and could be the target for treatments developed in the future.

These results could lead to bigger health implications for our feline patients and highlight the important role that platelets play in linking inflammation with the coagulation system, Li said.

Wildfires pose a major risk for humans as well. Emergency room visits increase due to heart attack and strokes after wildlife exposure. Although the underlying mechanism isnt known in humans, this study in cats may shed light on systemic platelet activation, which plays a crucial role in mediating the likelihood of developing clots as a result of wildfire injuries.

This study opens a new door to looking at how wildfires impact cardiovascular health in humans, Li said.

The researchers were able to use blood samples collected from cats brought in for treatment from the Camp Fire, which have been used in these two studies to date. This study has also led to a third study, which is underway, to discover new cellular processes that may explain why feline platelets are so sensitive and prone to clotting, especially in cats with heart conditions or wildfire injuries. The data collected is critical to developing early treatment plans, Li said.

Other authors include veterinary cardiologists Joshua Stern, Catherine Gunther-Harrington and Ashley Sharpe; veterinary critical care specialists Yu Ueda, Steven Epstein and Satoshi Haginoya; and research associates Nghi Nguyen and Mehrab Hussain in the Li Comparative Platelet and Neutrophil Physiology Laboratory. The diagnostics and therapeutic management of feline burn victims reported in this study were funded through the UC Davis Veterinary Catastrophic Need Fund.This study also received funding through the Center for Companion Animal Health.Source: UC Davis

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We seldom think of the home or medicine cabinet as a storehouse of poisons, but that is what they are. From the very food we eat, the sprays we clean with, to the drugs we take, the chemical activity of um, chemicals can have diabolical effects upon biological systems. In this article, I will explore a few of the drugs we use to keep ourselves healthy, and how drugs can become poisons.

That drugs can be dangerous is the reason why so many are regulated, and available only by prescription by a licensed physician or psychiatrist. Most drugs are derived from other living organisms which use the chemicals to ward off predators, and they do this by messing with the biochemistry of the attacker, sometimes lethally. However, some drugs are from inanimate sources. Elements such as lithium, iron, potassium, iodine, zinc, and sodium, and compounds such as bicarbonate of soda and calcium carbonate, are used as part of the spectrum of pharmacological interventions to manage health. But the questions arise: What distinguishes a poison from a drug? Is the difference due merely to a dosage effect? What interactions can drugs have with each other that singly they are okay, but together will send you six feet under? Why are there so many potential side effects for each drug?

Drugs act through a physiological intermediary, through which they activate or shut down a pathway. Dosage matters here to modulate the pathway correctly. Consider a problem of acid overproduction in the stomach. There are two ways to manage this problem: 1. turning down acid production levels or, 2. absorbing the excess; both will have the desired outcome of less acid. But other problems may arise from the reduction of acid levels. If most or all the acid is absorbed, there may not be enough left to digest protein, or potential pathogens or their eggs, and will have the undesired side-effects of malnutrition or parasitic infestation. But if not enough absorption of acid occurs, the remaining acid may cause other problems such as possible ulceration, reflux, or heartburn. Therefore, the dose must be achieved that sponges up just the right amount of acid not too little, and not too much.

A second consideration for drugs is their interactions with other drugs or the body itself, if it changes the drugs persistence or activity. As a simple example, a drug that requires acid in the stomach to be activated, such as a supplementary digestive enzyme, will be modulated by the levels of acid. Agonistic, or similar actions, will be amplified. For example, barbiturates and alcohol are both nerve depressants and, taken together, can be lethal. So also aspirin and warfarin, both of which act to thin blood, will have lethal additive effects. Antagonistic drugs, such as morphine and naloxone, have opposite effects at the same receptor. Thus, a morphine overdose can be reversed by administering naloxone. Drugs whose actions involve the brain are particularly complicated in this respect their outcomes are affected regionally by agonistic and antagonistic effects, but they can even have systemic effects because of their regulation of the secretion of neurotransmitters and hormones.

Drug action is further modulated by whether the drug is rapidly or slowly broken down, and the organs involved in its removal from the body. Drugs metabolized through biochemical pathways in the liver or the kidney can place excess stress on those organs if used in conjunction with other drugs metabolized via the same organ. For example alcohol and acetaminophen a popular analgesic are both metabolized in the liver using similar oxidative enzymes. Taking them together may place such a large load on the liver that it can cause liver failure and death. Some foods may interfere with drug metabolism as well. Grapefruit juice is known to interfere with some liver enzymes that break down drugs like cholesterol-lowering statins, leading to a drug buildup which can then lead to muscle pain or damage. Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can affect kidney function, impeding the removal of drugs from the body. So be sure to list these in your medication lists when you see your physician for your annual checkup! Illegal or street drugs can also interact with prescription drugs in the body. The list is long! Here is a place where you can check prescription drug interactions: https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html#. Stay safe by checking with your doctor, especially if you are required to take multiple medications. Keep your medications away from children. Expired and no-longer-needed medications can be disposed at the Police Station and through Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations (search for your closest location at Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations Search Utility (usdoj.gov)).

It is not usual practice to praise federal governmental institutions, but the Food and Drug Administration has been the bulwark against ineffective treatments marketed as panaceas, and against food and drug adulteration in the United States. The first part of its mission statement reads as follows: The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nations food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA requires data on two key requirements prior to licensing a drug: safety and efficacy. These data are gathered through clinical trials (at levels I, II, and III, as you may know from the testing of the vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19), and bolstered by the Vaccine Adverse Effects Reporting System (VAERS) where side effects of vaccines are reported to the FDA for safety follow up. But the FDA also demands that any negative drug interactions that are found are publicized by the drug company this is the reason for drug labeling and the laundry list of side-effects that accompany any over-the-counter or prescribed drug. The FDA is so trusted that many other countries have adopted the practices they pioneered, such as Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) with stringent record-keeping and trackable supply chains.

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There are a few actors in Hollywood who start acting as children and continue in their acting careers through adulthood. There are far more who appear in one or a few movies and then move on to completely different careers. Peter Ostrum is one interesting example of an actor who left the big screen behind.

Ostrum was born November 1, 1957, in Dallas, Texas but spent most of his childhood in Cleveland, Ohio, according to IMDb. While in Cleveland, he enjoyed acting for the local childrens theater. It is from those productions that he got discovered for his only film appearance. He starred as Charlie Bucket in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Ostrum was an instant hit in his role as the lovable Charlie. Ostrum, however, did not love acting in the film enough to want to return. He even turned down a three-movie deal he received as soon he finished Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He said, When it was over, I was anxious to become just another kid again.

Ostrum didnt enjoy talking about his time as a child actor for a long time. Now that a lot of time has passed, Ostrum can look back with fondness. He said,

For a long time, I hated talking about the movie. When anyone brought it up, I wanted to change the topic. I didnt want to be known as the former child actor. Now, since Ive been out of the industry for so long and have grown up, I look on the whole experience with fond memories and see it as a wonderful part of my life. Its fun to reflect now with the maturity that I didnt have at one point when I was younger.

OWN reports that Ostrum and his fellow child actors (a.k.a the Wonka Kids) maintain a close relationship to this day. They often come together at celebrity signing events around the country.

Ostrum used the earnings he got from starring in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory to buy his first horse, according to the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He started working at the stable where his horse was kept. It was his horses veterinarian that left a strong impression on him.

About the veterinarian, Ostrum said,

I can remember the veterinarian coming out and taking care of the horses, and it made a huge impression on me. This person really enjoyed what he did for a living. My father was a lawyer, and I really didnt have a clue what he did all day. But I knew exactly what the veterinarian did. Someone making a living from something he enjoyed so much really sparked my interest.

Ostrum took time off between high school and college to work as a groom at a few stables, and then he worked at the Delaware Equine Center in Pennsylvania. He ultimately ended up at Cornell University, where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 1984.

Ostrum now works as a veterinarian at a small veterinary clinic in Lowville, NY. He is a senior partner and primarily works on dairy farms. For over 25 years, Ostrum has found great satisfaction in working closely with dairy farm owners and their families.

On top of his veterinary practice, Ostrum has also been featured on the reality series called Vets on Call, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health. The show sought to raise awareness about the unique bond between rural veterinarians and their dairy farmer clients and to hopefully inspire young people to enter the food animal medicine career.

Ostrum enjoys visiting public schools in his area to talk about his movie role and his work as a veterinarian. He seeks to teach about how our life can change based on our decisions. He said, Acting was fine, but I wanted something more steady. The key is to find something you love doing, and thats what I got.

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Friday, February 12, 2021

As the date for opening the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicines new hospital facilities draws closer, the Purdue Board of Trustees has approved a new name for the complex in recognition of a $10 million leadership commitment from PVM alumnus David Brunner and his wife, Bonnie. The board took the action at its meeting Friday, February 5, honoring the Brunners for their gift that will be meaningful to students, staff, faculty, clients, and alumni alike for years ahead.

Encompassing 162,500 square feet, the new veterinary hospital facilities will be known as the David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex, and will include three components located just east of the existing Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine:

As the pandemic has underscored, a state-of-the-art veterinary medicine program now not only benefits our animal population, but is an integral element in protecting human health, said Purdue President Mitch Daniels. Thanks to David and Bonnie, Indiana and the nation will now have such an invaluable asset.

Dr. Brunner earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Purdue in 1979, and then began his career as a practitioner in what he calls the most enjoyable profession in the world. I go to work and play with puppies and kittens. He credits his time as a student at Purdue for fueling his passion.

Dr. Brunner is the owner of the Broad Ripple Animal Clinic (BRAC), a business he founded on the north side of Indianapolis in 1981 with one employee. BRAC now has nine full-time veterinarians and is one of the 15% of hospitals in the U.S. accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. Dr. Brunner retired as a practicing clinical veterinarian in 2012 but continues to be involved with the clinic as chief visionary and staff cheerleader.

Dr. Brunner has been a member of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association. He is a past president of the Indianapolis Humane Society, having previously served on the board for ten years. In addition, Dr. Brunner has authored two books, The Dog Owners Manual and The Cat Owners Manual, currently published in 12 languages worldwide.

Bonnie (MacLeod) Brunner holds degrees in economics and comparative politics and an MBA in finance from UCLA. She retired from trading at Morgan Stanley and owns Lupo Design & Build, a luxury contemporary residential home building company in Hermosa Beach, Calif. She balances this business with her role as chief financial officer of the veterinary practice and managing the couples personal and commercial properties. Bonnie was actively involved in animal rescue organizations in Los Angeles before meeting David. The Brunners split their time between Indianapolis; Southern California; and St. Barths, French West Indies.

My years at Purdue were life-changing, Dr. Brunner said. It took me a while to appreciate the incredible education I received from Purdues vet school. To this day, I reflect with sincere appreciation on the many professors and clinical instructors who helped shape me into the veterinarian I became.

Bonnie and I have been presented with an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to the construction of the new veterinary medical complex. It is our hope that this contribution will aid and inspire veterinary students, now and for years to come. I am passionate about companion animal practice and have a special interest in inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit in veterinary students and teaching them the art of veterinary practice and the business of veterinary medicine.

The couple is looking forward to having an active role in the Purdue Alumni Association and to finally attending some Boilermaker football games, as they joke, We did not have time to do things like that when we were in school because we were always studying.

The design of the new David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex optimizes hands-on learning for students and creates dedicated space for community engagement opportunities. In addition, the complexs larger footprint and updated equipment will increase clinical research and allow faculty researchers to respond to more clinical trial opportunities, thus expanding the College of Veterinary Medicines reputation as a world-renowned research institute.

Due to the generosity of David and Bonnie Brunner, our vision of constructing a true state-of-the-art hospital is becoming a reality, said Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Willie Reed. The new hospital will provide a wonderful learning environment for our students, enable our faculty to advance their clinical research programs that involve clinical trials and greatly enhance our capability to deliver the highest quality care to our animal patients. I am especially grateful to have an alumnus of the college and his wife make such an impactful contribution to the colleges future success.

Slated to be completed by December and open by spring 2022, the new complex will provide for the varied needs of clients while also maximizing efficiency. For the first time, horses will have their own equine hospital rather than being treated at the same facility as farm animals like cows, pigs, and sheep, which will be attended to at the new farm animal hospital. Efficiencies in the existing hospital facility also will be incorporated into the new structures. For example, expensive imaging technology will be located centrally so it can be accessed from both the small animal and equine hospitals, which mirrors current practice in the existing facilities.

Some small animal services will remain at the current small animal hospital. In addition to treating animals, the hospital complex will serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary research, including cancer drug discovery and the development of treatments for paralysis.

The total cost of the project is $108 million. Purdue has committed $35 million, which includes ongoing fundraising by the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the state of Indiana approved a $73 million appropriation.

Writer(s): Purdue News Service and Kevin Doerr | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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AMARILO and LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) The following is a news release from Texas Tech University:

Community, integrity, kindheartedness, grit, inspiration. These are the values that embody the purpose and vision of theTexas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo. Theyre among the characteristics that make West Texas what it is today.

Those also are values that veterinarian Pedro Melendez shares and holds deeply. As a worldwide expert in beef and dairy cattle production medicine and nutrition, Melendez has spent the last 30 years imparting his wisdom and knowledge to veterinarians and veterinary students around the globe. Now, he will bring that experience, wisdom and knowledge to Texas.

Melendez is the newest faculty member of the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine, joining a diverse collection of experts as an associate professor. He began his duties on Monday (Feb. 8).

I am very excited to begin my academic adventure at Texas Tech, Melendez said. Like any new veterinary school, the challenge is huge, but at the same time rewarding, because it will give me the opportunity to leave a legacy that can be remembered forever. In this sense, I am committed to thoroughly following the core values of Texas Tech, not because it is an obligation but because it is my lifestyle. These are the values that I inherited from my parents, and I will put them into practice day by day with the students, my colleagues, the staff and the entire community with which I will live.

Melendez comes to Texas Tech after spending the last three years as a clinical associate professor at the University of Georgia where he taught courses in population health, discussing published veterinary research and new research developments as well as management approaches and current issues in the diagnosis of disease and health maintenance on domestic and wild animal populations.

While at Georgia he also served in a graduate appointment in animal and dairy sciences at the universitys College of Veterinary Medicine as well as a graduate appointment in animal sciences at Colorado State University.

Prior to his time in Georgia, Melendez served on the faculty at the University of Missouri in Columbia, focusing on dairy production and food animal medicine. Dairy production medicine and cattle nutrition have also been his focus in teaching stops at the University of Florida and the University Santo Tomas in Chile.

I hope I can bring new ideas to Texas Tech that can help me interact positively with everybody, because I have a gregarious personality, Melendez said, Teamwork is my slogan, and I am sure it is the spirit of all at Texas Tech.

His goal at Texas Tech is to connect with the practitioners as well as owners and managers of local dairies to help teach students and collaborate on applied research. Melendez also hopes to establish a service laboratory for the diagnosis of metabolic diseases, metabolic profiling and nutritional monitoring to support the labor of bovine practitioners and nutritionists.

An important component of our mission is to support the sustainability our nations livestock industries, saidGuy Loneragan, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Animal agriculture has been at the heart of Texas since its inception. The two are interwoven in the fabric of what and who we are. Animal agriculture helps drive the states economy, and the School of Veterinary Medicine is located at the epicenter of this industry. The insights and expertise Dr. Melendez brings adds to the vibrancy of our school and the region. He also brings a worldview that makes us all better.

Melendez is a member of the American Board of Veterinary Medicine, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and the American Dairy Science Association.

He earned his bachelors degree in veterinary science and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Chile, and his masters and doctoral degrees in veterinary science from the University of Florida. He also served his residency in food animal reproduction and medicine from Florida. He earned his board certification in dairy practice from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 2019 and served seven years in general bovine medical practice upon earning his veterinary degree in 1990.

Dr. Melendez brings a national and international background in dairy production medicine to our school, saidJohn Dascanio, senior associate dean for academic and student affairs. He has years of experience and a passion to help the dairy industry. He is not only committed to helping the region but also will incorporate international continuing education and engagement. I look forward to his work with our dairy community, with it being one of the largest milksheds in the country.

Thanks to the generosity of Amarillo and communities across Texas, and the commitment of legislators from around the state, the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo was established in 2018. In September 2020, the school was granted a Letter of Reasonable Assurance, from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education and has begun the admissions process in preparation for classes to begin in August.

The School of Veterinary Medicine will recruit and select students with a passion to serve rural and regional communities. Its curriculum is focused on the competencies and skills necessary for success in practice types that support these communities. Texas Techs innovative and cost-efficient model partners with the wider community of veterinary practices across the state to provide clinical, real-world experiential learning.

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AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) Texas Tech University named Pedro Melendez the newest faculty member of the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine. Melendez has 30 years of experience in beef and dairy cattle production, medicine, and nutrition.

Melendez spent the last three years as a clinical associate professor at the University of Georgia where he taught courses in population health, veterinary research and health maintenance of domestic and wild animal populations, Texas Tech said.

I am very excited to begin my academic adventure at Texas Tech, Melendez said. Like any new veterinary school, the challenge is huge, but at the same time rewarding, because it will give me the opportunity to leave a legacy that can be remembered forever. In this sense, I am committed to thoroughly following the core values of Texas Tech, not because it is an obligation but because it is my lifestyle.

Melendez said his goal is to establish a lab for the diagnosis of metabolic diseases, metabolic profiling and nutritional monitoring to support bovine practitioners and nutritionists.

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Top from left, students Davina D'Angelo and Sam Stephens; bottom, professors Morten Jensen and Lauren Thomas.

An interdisciplinary team of University of Arkansas researchers has come together to develop a surgical spoon that is currently in clinical testing to make a common veterinary procedure safer and more effective.

Faculty and students from the Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences are working alongside researchers in the College of Engineering to develop a novel spoon that will allow veterinarians to more effectively remove bladder stones from companion animals a common procedure in the veterinary industry.

The collaboration includes Lauren Thomas, a doctor of veterinary medicine and clinical assistant professor of animal science;Davina D'Angelo, her student;Morten Jensen, associate professor of biomedical engineering;and Sam Stephens, a research engineer and graduate student in Jensen's lab.

The project combines the expertise and experience of Thomas and D'Angelo in veterinary medicine with Jensen and Stephens' expertise in medical device design and manufacturing. The team created a series of 3-D printed spoons that are currently in clinical testing by local veterinary clinics to better remove bladder stones in animals. The spoons were optimized with computational simulations and mechanical testing and the team is currently evaluating feedback from the clinics.

D'Angelo, an honors student who is in the final year of her studies, approached Thomas about the idea as a sophomore after spending a number of hours shadowing at a local veterinary hospital and observing a number of cystotomy surgeries. Thomas then contacted Jensen to add engineering design expertise to the team.

"For many local veterinarians, the methods available for stone extraction are often limited to the use of a traditional tablespoon, teaspoon, or flushing the stones out by inserting a urinary catheter through the urinary tract," D'Angelo said. "Many times, these methods still make it difficult to remove all of the stones, especially the small ones that can be down to a few millimeters in size."

Left-behind stones can cause a variety of issues in animals, including infections and recurrence of future stones.

Thomas said the research addresses a real-world need for veterinarians.

"Bladder stones are a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can affect a variety of domestic animal species," she said. "There are a few different methods for removal of the stones, but depending on the type of animal we are dealing with, as well as the location and nature of the stone, it can be difficult to remove all of them safely. These spoons will give veterinarians a customized tool that has been made with veterinary patient safety, stone removal efficacy and anesthetic efficiency in mind. If we can decrease the amount of time that veterinary surgeons spend performing this procedure, that decreases the amount of time the animal spends under anesthesia, which is safer for the animal, saves the client money, and improves the odds of getting all of the unwanted stones out of the urinary bladder.It's a win on all fronts."

Jensen said the project was an excellent opportunity for creating a fruitful interdisciplinary collaboration. "We have used our experience in working withclinicianson device design, simulation, prototyping and testingto extend that to participate in this unique partnership betweenfaculty andstudents of the two colleges."

D'Angelo, credited her mentors at Faithful Friends Animal Clinic in Rogers, and said the entire experience helped her take a big step toward her goals.

"I am thankful for the faculty at the University of Arkansas for their eagerness to collaborate and forge innovation in the name of veterinary medicine," she said. "I have been afforded exposure to biomedical engineering and laboratory skills that will propel me through my educational journey of becoming a veterinarian. My aspiration is to create an impact in the standard of health care for our companion animals."

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February is Dental Health Care Month. That applies to both dogs and humans.

My first experience with veterinary dentistry was 20 about years ago. Other than learning that brushing our dog's teeth was important, our dogs never had dental problems. Then Bourbon, our Doberman/German shepherd mix, snatched a frozen homemade dog cookie from the table where it was defrosting and broke a tooth.

Bourbon didn't need a root canal, but in an attempt to save the tooth, our veterinarian suggested looking into a crown for it. At that time, the availability of veterinary specialty dental practices was limited in our area, so we traveled a distance to find one.

According to the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, there was an upsurge in veterinary dentistry in the 1980s. .

In addition to fractured or broken teeth, dogs (and cats) can have a variety of dental problems. The American Veterinary Dental Society reports more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats develop some signs of gum disease by age 3.

The Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the American Veterinary Dental Society describe periodontal disease and its warning signs.

Periodontal disease may have a serious affect on a pet's health. In addition to receding gums, loosening and eventual loss of teeth, studies have shown the kidneys, liver and even the heart can be affected.

Gum disease is an infection and inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria present in plaque and tartar. The problem begins when plaque and tartar build up on the pet's teeth, especially below the gum line.

The warning signs of gum disease include bad breath, a yellow brown crust of tartar around the gum line, pain or bleeding when the pet eats or when you touch his teeth.

The American Veterinary Dental Society recommends prevention as the key to helping pets maintain good oral health. They recommend three steps:

Visit your veterinarian. A veterinarian will conduct a physical examination as part of the dental examination.

Start a dental care routine at home. The dental health of your dog starts with regular brushing. Ideally, you should start when they are young, between 8-12 weeks. But it is never too late to start.

Petmaster.com suggests instructions on how to gently and effectively brush your dog's teeth:

To introduce the process, dip your hands in peanut butter or something your dog loves to eat and allow him to lick it off your fingers. As he does this, slowly and gently rub your finger along his teeth and gums. After several days of practice, teach him to open his mouth using treats as rewards.

Use a dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste. Human toothpaste contains fluoride, which is toxic to dogs.

Scratch you dog's muzzle and gently pet him while lifting his lip for about 30 seconds. Then, as you do the above, gently rub your fingers through his teeth for 20-30 seconds.

Put a small amount of dog-friendly toothpaste on a toothbrush, allowing your dog to lick it off. (I have found I could encourage my dog by first having him lick the toothpaste off my finger and then have him lick it off the toothbrush.) This step allows your dog to get used to the taste. If he doesn't seem to like it, try another flavor.

Now you can start brushing. The outer surface of the dog's teeth is the most important, so brush each side for 20-30 seconds. Remember, this is a new experience for your dog, so take it slow and be gentle. If your dog is resistant, stop ad try again another day. It may take several weeks for your dog to get used to having his teeth brushed.

Brush your dog's teeth when he is tired, after a lengthy walk or a playtime session.

If a toothbrush isn't working, you may want to use dental wipes or a dog finger toothbrush. If at any time your dog shows signs of discomfort or aggression, stop brushing immediately. He may be uncomfortable, fearful or in pain.

For information, you can download the e-book "Tooth Brushing Basics" from the American Kennel Club, or go to webmed.com and/or other sites that offer video demonstrations.

The third step the American Veterinary Dental Society recommends is to get regular veterinary dental checkups. Your veterinarian needs to monitor the progress of your pet's preventive dental care routine much the same way a dentist monitors your dental health.

Oral health is important to the health of our dogs. They depend on us to do it right.

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BILLINGS - During the late summer of 2020, ZooMontana took in a young, abandoned, 7-week-old Grey Wolf pup. The wolf was found, fed, and briefly housed by families in Condon MT, and then turned over to Montanas Fish, Wildlife and Parks in Kalispell.

After unsuccessful attempts to relocate the pups pack, the wolf was transferred to ZooMontana, and aptly named Simpson. During his first few months at the Zoo, officials say he was doing great, with a few oddities attributed to puppyhood. However, as he grew older, his clumsiness and poor eyesight led caregivers to believe something more was going on. After an altercation with one of the Zoos adult wolves, his condition deteriorated significantly, ultimately leading the Zoos veterinarian team to take him in for a CT scan of his brain. The scan unfortunately showed some bad news; Simpson has Congenital Hydrocephalus.

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This condition causes an increased production of cerebrospinal fluid, or "water on the brain", that increases intracranial pressure, said Dr. Haynes Werner, one of the Zoos lead veterinarians. In Simpson's case, his condition is likely to worsen as he gets older, and while he is currently on several medications, long term medical management is not his best option. We got to work to find solutions, and rested on surgery as his best option, Werner added.

Being this is a unique, highly specialized case, ZooMontanas veterinary team contacted specialists in the field to tackle the delicate surgery. After an exhaustive search, Washington State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine agreed to take on the case. Simpson will travel with his local veterinary team to the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in March to have a shunt placed in his brain to drain the excess fluid and relieve pressure on his brain. ZooMontana Executive Director, Jeff Ewelt, said that everyone agrees that this surgery is the best option available to Simpson, but wants everyone to know that there are many risks are involved.

RELATED: Orphaned wolf pup at ZooMontana adjusting to his new home

The Zoo stated that surgery is expected to cost about $10,000, with another $10,000 in expected habitat changes to make the Simpsons life more comfortable. ZooMontana has setup up a donation link on their website, http://www.zoomontana.org/support-simpson [zoomontana.org], if you would like to help contribute to Simpsons surgery.

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Veterinarians are keenly aware that many patients present with signs of pain that may be unrecognized or misinterpreted by the owner as normal aging. During a recent Fetch dvm360 virtual conference, Michael Petty, DVM, owner of Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital and Animal Pain Centerin Canton, Michigan, discussed how veterinarians could better detect pain in their canine patients and communicate this pain to owners. Owners see their dog every single day, and many painful behaviors can become the norm for that owner to observe, he said.

There are many reasons why owners may not realize their dog is in pain, and it is the veterinarians responsibility to show them what we are seeing. Petty started by dispelling common myths surrounding pain in dogs.

Many veterinarians have heard owners say that their older dog can no longer do a particular activity, such as jump on the couch, followed by, Well, at least theyre not in pain because the dog is not vocalizing. But, as we watch the dog walk around our exam room with a stiff gait or struggle to rise, we know the truth. Silence does not signify the absence of pain. Although dogs will vocalize in an acutely painful situation, they rarely convey when pain is chronic.

Another common misconception is that the dog is just getting old. Petty noted that old dogs can still do the same activities as younger ones. They lose muscle mass over time, just like humans, so they must do these activities at a lower level, but many older dogs still want to run and jump and go for walks. Chronic pain is what keeps many of these dogs from doing activities they previously enjoyed.

In some cases, owners are aware that their pet is in pain, but worry that medications arent safe for older pets. This is our chance to educate clients that many medications are, in fact, safe but that alternative therapies exist as well, such as physical therapy and acupuncture, Petty said.

Finally, some owners are concerned about their budget and whether they can afford to treat their dogs pain. According to Petty, there are 4 budgets that we deal with in each case: emotional, physical, time, and money. One of the great things about veterinary medicine is that we can often do something for the pet to help ease its pain and stay within the owners financial constraints.

Before we can show an owner that their pet is in pain, we must find it. Detecting pain starts as soon as the patient arrives at the clinic, and all members of the veterinary team play a role. When patients enter the clinic, team members should observe how they walk. Do their hind feet scuff on the floor? Do they lag behind the owner? How do they take a step, such as over a curb in the parking lot? Team members can pass this information on to the veterinarian prior to the exam.

The next step is to screen for pain using chronic pain scales. It is always important because pain might not be obvious to the client or to you, said Petty. It is always obvious to the dog or cat in pain, but they may not care to show it.

Several validated pain scales exist. Veterinarians should select a scale that is easy to use and designed specifically for dogs in chronic pain situations, such as the Canine Brief Pain Inventory1 or Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs.2 The client questionnaire portions of these scales can be used to screen for signs of pain that may not be observed in the clinic. Veterinarians can use pain scales along with the examination as a part of the new Canine OsteoArthritis Staging Tool,3 which allows them to assess for early risk factors and monitor patients throughout their life for the advancement of disease and assessment of therapy.

Once initial observations and screening questionnaires are completed, the veterinarian can perform a thorough pain examination. Once the veterinarian becomes skilled at this exam, it can usually be performed in a matter of minutes as part of a thorough physical. Petty offered several tips for how to perform a pain exam on canine patients:

Except in the case of very small dogs, pain examinations are best performed with the patient on the floor.

Observe the patients stance and how they rise from the floor. A nonpainful dog will jump up with all 4 limbs nearly simultaneously. A dog with hind end pain will stand with front limbs first, then pull the rest of the body to a standing position.

Many dogs will shake their body after rising. A normal dog will shake from nose to tail, whereas a dog in pain will stop shaking their body at the painful location.

Start by petting the dog to help it relax and to generally feel for areas of heat or sensitivity.

Assess passive range of motion in each limb. Multiple joints can be assessed together by moving the limb, and placing a hand or finger over the joint can allow you to feel for the presence of crepitus.

Dont forget to check the toes and look for signs of scuffing in the hindlimbs. This will be most notable on the nails of the middle digits, which may be worn down.

Check for spine and neck pain. An easy way to assess neck pain is to hold a treat, move it around, and watch how the patient moves its neck and head to follow the treat.

If a patient is too aggressive to examine, reschedule for a day when an oral premedication can be given. It is also okay to perform the exam and radiographs under full sedation, but there are some pain responses you wont be able to assess in these cases.

The final step in confirming pain in canine patients is diagnostics.

Radiographs are the number one diagnostic tool we have to find a problem, confirm our clinical impression, and convince the owner that their pet is painful, Petty said. He encouraged veterinarians to show the client the radiographs, point out abnormalities, and even consider sending them a copy of the image with markings on it to show concerning areas along with a written explanation of the findings.

It is in our patients best interest that we identify pain early so we can intervene and improve quality and quantity of life. By building confidence in our skills to detect pain and communicate it clearly with owners, we can discuss treatment options. By treating our painful patients, we will not only improve the quality of their life but also the strength of the bond they share with their owners.

Kate Boatright, VMD, a 2013 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, is a practicing veterinarian and freelance speaker and author in western Pennsylvania. She is passionate about mentorship, education, and addressing common sources of stress for veterinary teams and recent graduates. Outside of clinical practice, Boatright is actively involved in organized veterinary medicine at the local, state, and national levels.

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ROY C. "CURT" MOORE Cedar Rapids

Roy C. "Curt" Moore, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center of cardiac arrest. Curt was born in Vincennes, Ind., on May 6, 1956, to Charles C. and Pauline (Miller) Moore. He spent his entire youth in the same house in Palestine, Ill. After graduating as valedictorian of his high school class, Curt went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind. Curt later earned his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from The University of Iowa. He enjoyed tinkering with radios, and had an Amateur Radio License most of his life. Curt was delighted when he was offered a position in Government Systems at Rockwell-Collins, now Collins Aerospace. Curt worked on many different programs as an EE, and grew to be a very effective technical project manager. Curt's 33 years of working for Collins brought many experiences he may not have had if he'd worked elsewhere. He had the opportunity to work in Melbourne, Australia, for three months for one program. While working on teams with others Curt obtained five patents. In 2008, Curt was the Corporate Winner of the Rockwell-Collins Engineer of the Year award. On Sept. 18, 1982, Curt married Pamela J. Clevenger at Trinity United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. Together they enjoyed traveling, whether in a cabin on Lake Superior's North Shore, a resort in Hawaii, or a tent at a Wisconsin State Park. Their "kids" consisted of a vast assortment of dogs, cats and even a domestic rat. Curt particularly liked Pugs, and grew to really get a kick out of the antics of cats. He leaves behind one Pug dog, one Ragdoll and three Siamese cats. Curt loved photography, particularly taking photos of nature. He was often a participant in The Gazette's Fall Call of the Colors publications. Whenever Curt went on vacation he always had his camera present. In retirement one of Curt's favorite activities was having lunch every Wednesday with former co-workers Don, Jim and Jerry. Preceding Curt in death are his parents; his father-in-law, Paul Ferguson; his sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Clarence Miller; and brother-in-law, Bob Clevenger. He is survived by his wife, Pam; his mother-in-law, JoAnn Ferguson; sister-in-law, Amanda Clevenger; five nephews and two nieces; and several cousins, as well as a host of very dear friends. A Celebration of Life will take place in May. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Iowa Raptor Project, (Macbride Nature Recreation Area, 2095 Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE, Solon, IA 52333; Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital, Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, 1809 S. Riverside Drive, Ames, IA 50011); or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.

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Friday, February 12, 2021

Last semester, the Purdue Veterinary Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion launched a new Virtual Learning Caf series featuring critical conversations designed to foster discussion with the intent to enlighten, encourage, and inspire others to get engaged. That series continues this semester with discussions that will be held monthly on Wednesdays from 12:30 1:20 p.m. The sessions will include 50-minute online discussions centered around the topic of Difficult Conversations one of the topics requested most in a survey sent to faculty, staff, and students this summer by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in an effort to identify topics of interest for the series.

The first of these lectures, entitled Intent to Impact, to be held on Wednesday, February 24, will feature a presentation by Monica Diaz, author of the business memoir From Intent to Impact: The 5 Dualities of Diversity and Inclusion. Ms. Diaz is associate vice president of talent, engagement, diversity, and inclusion at Royal Caribbean Group, the second largest cruise company in the world, and vice chair and board member of the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance. She is highly regarded as an energetic public speaker on global diversity and inclusion strategies and leadership development.

The second caf will take place Wednesday, March 24 with guest speaker Marian Vasser, who will speak on the topic Engaging in Difficult Dialogue. Ms. Vasser serves as executive director of diversity and equity at the University of Louisville where she leads campus and community-wide diversity education and training. In recognition of her leadership, she was selected to participate in Harvard Universitys Leading for Student Success in Higher Education training program. Her training and workshops focus on topics such as Implicit Bias, Microaggressions, Privilege and Power, Cultural Humility, and Engaging in Difficult Dialogues.

Closing out the spring series will be a talk by Stacy Lennon on Wednesday, April 21, entitled, Difficult Conversations with Complex People. Ms. Lennon is a negotiation advisor, coach, and trainer for Triad Consulting Group and also teaches graduate-level negotiation and leadership classes at the Tufts Gordon Institute. She has over 25 years of experience working with clients across the globe with a focus on helping clients more clearly and explicitly link thought, action, and results. A few of her past clients include Bank of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Boeing, General Mills, Microsoft, Pixar, Raytheon, the US Postal Service, World Health Organization, World Bank, and the Singapore Police Force.

Click here to register for the upcoming Virtual Learning Cafs. Up to 60 registrants in attendance will be eligible to receive a book after each session.

Interested in participating in additional diversity and inclusion events on campus? Click here for information on Purdue Universitys Pursuing Racial Justice Together Lecture Series.

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UC Davis is currently vaccinating patients 65 and older. To find out when they are eligible, patients can register for an account with MyUCDavisHealth

Having only worked at UC Davis for six months before the outbreak of COVID-19, Dr. Allison Brashear, the dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine, said that partnering with the UC Davis campus has been crucial when adjusting to the ever-changing conditions of the pandemic. On March 2, 2020, Brashear met with over 25 researchers and clinicians to discuss pandemic operations.

We had a call to action on March 2, with the campus and the School of Medicine on what are we going to do about the pandemic, clinical trials, developing, testing [and] improving patient care, Brashear said. And everybody jumped in with both feet in terms of getting research approved and moving forward developing testing and really working as one team.

Before coming to UC Davis, Brashear worked as the chair of the Department of Neurology at Wake Forest University for 15 years. Now, as the dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine, she said that her role has evolved during the pandemic to focus on strategy and operations. She has also participated in new initiatives such as a Deans Call and a Deans Discuss Podcast in collaboration with the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Beginning on March 2, we developed a daily Deans Call which we did for almost two months, Brashear said. We still have those Deans Calls twice a week, where we actually real-time problem-solve issues about surge testing [or] vaccinations.

Less than two weeks after the meeting in early March, UC Davis Health developed its own internal rapid testing system where tests were run through an onsite machine instead of outsourced to a lab. The university also pioneered the saliva test on Nov. 10, 2020, and initiated clinical trials relating to the vaccine, the most recent in late Dec. 2020.

According to Brashear, she is most proud of UC Davis adaptability and swift development of testing and clinical trials.

Im particularly proud of the inclusion of research in our day-to-day clinical care, Brashear said. That goes from standing up a test in the middle of March to bringing clinical trials in record time to our patients at the bedside and in the clinics.

Since the development of different varieties of COVID-19 vaccines, UC Davis has administered over 40,000 vaccines in total and is currently vaccinating patients 65 and older.

As the vaccination rollout continues, Brashear said that she hopes for other vaccines to be approved in the near future to allow for more widespread vaccination.

There have been some challenges about the vaccine rollout, Brashear said. We are looking forward to additional vaccines being approved, including AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. In general, one of the challenges has been lots of people that want the vaccine but not enough providers to deliver the vaccine.

According to her, UC Davis has thus far been a model in safety and in vaccination of its frontline healthcare workers.

Our goal is to really vaccinate our health care workers so that we can make sure that they are all safe, Brashear said. Our frontline workers are a priority. About 82% of our [health care workers] have been vaccinated with at least one shot.

Brashear stated that she is grateful overall for the work UC Davis Health has been able to accomplish, bolstered by a partnership with the campus.

Im really proud of the collaboration with main campus to really improve [the] health of our patients at UC Davis Health but also to move science forward, Brashear said. Its really been a team effort over the last 10 months.

To find more information about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, patients can create an account with MyUCDavisHealth. Patients will be notified when they are eligible to be vaccinated.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The global veterinary active pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing marketsize is expected to reach USD 10.4 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2021 to 2028. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases in animals and growing concerns among pet owners are the key contributors to the market growth.

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Moreover, the growing prevalence of zoonotic diseases is driving the demand for drugs, which, in turn, boosts the demand for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the production of these drugs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in July 2017, it was estimated that 6 out of 10 known infectious diseases in people can be transmitted from animals and 3 out of every 4 novel or emerging infectious diseases in people are caused due to animals.

Government organizations are involved in issuing various guidelines to promote veterinary services globally, which is expected to contribute to market growth in the coming years. For instance, in May 2018, the OIE International Standards, a part of the WTO framework, issued standards to improve animal health, which will affect human health as well. One of the key challenges was found to be the lack of technical expertise in this field.

The rising number of veterinarians is also anticipated to boost the market growth. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, in 2018, there were 113,394 veterinarians in the U.S. as compared to 110,531 veterinarians in 2017. Out of these, 48,898 were involved in private clinical practice exclusively for companion animals. Also, according to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), the approximate number of veterinarians in Canada is 12,921.

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David Brunner describes his work as a veterinarian as the most enjoyable profession in the world. I go to work and play with puppies and kittens. He credits his time as a student at Purdue University, capped by earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1979, for fueling his passion.

Now, the new veterinary hospital at Purdue will be named the David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex in recognition of a $10 million leadership commitment from David and Bonnie Brunner.

Purdue trustees approved the naming on Friday (Feb. 5).

The 162,500-square-foot complex will include three facilities located just east of the existing Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine:

* The David and Bonnie Brunner Small Animal Hospital, which will add 65,000 square feet to the existing small animal hospital facilities in Lynn Hall, which amount to about 40,000 square feet.

* The David and Bonnie Brunner Equine Hospital providing 73,000 square feet of new space.

* The David and Bonnie Brunner Farm Animal Hospital amounting to 24,000 square feet and replacing facilities in the existing large animal hospital.

As the pandemic has underscored, a state-of-the-art veterinary medicine program now not only benefits our animal population, but is an integral element in protecting human health, Purdue President Mitch Daniels said. Thanks to David and Bonnie, Indiana and the nation will now have such an invaluable asset.

David Brunner is the owner of the Broad Ripple Animal Clinic (BRAC), a business he founded on the north side of Indianapolis in 1981 with one employee. BRAC now has nine full-time veterinarians and is one of the 15% of hospitals in the U.S. accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. Brunner retired as a practicing clinical veterinarian in 2012 but continues to be involved with the clinic as chief visionary and staff cheerleader.

Brunner has been a member of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. He is a past president of the Indianapolis Humane Society, having previously served on the board for 10 years.In addition, Brunner has authored two books, The Dog Owners Manual and The Cat Owners Manual, currently published in 12 languages worldwide.

Bonnie (MacLeod) Brunner holds degrees in economics and comparative politics and an MBA in finance from UCLA. She retired from trading atMorganStanley and ownsLupo Design & Build, a luxury contemporary residential home building company in Hermosa Beach, California. She balances this business with her role as chief financial officer of the veterinary practice and managing the couples personal and commercial properties. Bonnie was actively involved in animal rescue organizations in Los Angeles before meeting David.

The Brunners split their time between Indianapolis; Southern California; and St. Barths, French West Indies.

My years at Purdue were life-changing, David Brunner said. It took me a while to appreciate the incredible education I received from Purdues vet school. To this day, I reflect with sincere appreciation on the many professors and clinical instructors who helped shape me into the veterinarian I became.

Bonnie and I have been presented with an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to the construction of the new veterinary medical complex. It is our hope that this contribution will aid and inspire veterinary students, now and for years to come. I am passionate about companion animal practice and have a special interest in inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit in vetstudents and teaching them theart of veterinary practice and thebusiness of veterinary medicine.

The couple is looking forward to having an active role in the Purdue Alumni Association and to finally attending some Boilermaker football games, as they joke, We did not have time to do things like that when we were in school because we were always studying.

The design of the new complex optimizes hands-on learning for students and creates dedicated space for community engagement opportunities. In addition, the complexs larger footprint and updated equipment will increase clinical research and allow faculty researchers to respond to more clinical trial opportunities, thus expanding the College of Veterinary Medicines reputation as a world-renowned research institute.

Due to the generosity of David and Bonnie Brunner, our vision of constructing a true state-of-the-art hospital is becoming a reality, said Willie M. Reed, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The new hospital will provide a wonderful learning environment for our students, enable our faculty to advance their clinical research programs that involve clinical trials and greatly enhance our capability to deliver the highest quality care to our animal patients. I am especially grateful to have an alumnus of the college and his wife make such an impactful contribution to the colleges future success.

Slated to be completed by December and open by spring 2022, the new complex will provide for the varied needs of clients while also maximizing efficiency. For the first time, horses will have their own equine hospital rather than being treated at the same facility as farm animals like cows, pigs and sheep, which will be attended to at the new farm animal hospital. Efficiencies in the existing hospital facility will be incorporated into the new structures. For example, expensive imaging technology will be located centrally so it can be accessed from both the small animal and equine hospitals, which mirrors current practice in the existing facilities. Some small animal services will remain at the current small animal hospital.

In addition to treating animals, the hospital complex will serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary research, including cancer drug discovery and the development of treatments for paralysis.

Total cost of the project is $108 million. Purdue has committed $35 million, which includes ongoing fundraising by the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the state of Indiana approved a $73 million appropriation.

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Last year was hard on everyone. By mid-March, the reality of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic began to set in around the globe, and much of the world shut down. Of course, veterinary hospitals did not have the luxury of shuttering their doors to protect themselves. In addition to your regular clientele, it seemed as though much of the world reacted to the stress of the pandemic by getting a puppy or a kitten. Once shelters were emptied and the reality of pet ownership set in, seemingly all of these new pets needed to be seen at your hospital. And you needed to be there for patients and clients.

Katie Buchanan, VMD, an associate veterinarian at Bayside Animal Medical Center in Severna Park, Maryland, and mother of a 1- and a 4-year-old, is doing everything she can to meet her clients needs, and it is still not enough. We are one of few [practices] in the area taking new clients, but we are overwhelmed, she says. I have nearly 30 callbacks in a day but no time to do them.

Whats more, because the practice is curbside, Buchanan spends much of her day on the phone. I dearly miss my clients and the bond we have. I hate that this is life right now, she says. But we cannot stay 6 feet apart from our staff, and we cannot keep this pace and go back to letting people in right now, or we will get a positive staff member and have to close.

Like Buchanan, you are likely busier than ever at your hospital, straining to meet the needs of a growing client roster while reworking the logistical flow of the entire practice to transform from a regular veterinary hospital to a full-service curbside machine. You are implementing new client communication technology and learning how to use it when all parties involved have a very short fuse. As you perform this magic, you may also be managing a revolving door of critical staff members testing positive for COVID-19 and needing to isolate for weeks, whether they are sick or not.

With no federally mandated safety policies, it is up to individual hospitals to create their own protocols and then try to get buy-in from staff to execute the plan. You may be at odds with your staff and clients on how to keep each other safe. You contact trace, you quarantine, and you worry about the safety of your clients, coworkers, and families. Are you really able to protect yourself and your family?

And then there are the clients, from the new owners who adopted a pet without considering the expense, training, and commitment involved to seasoned pet owners facing personal illnesses and economic uncertainty. A trip to the veterinarian is typically stressful for pets and their owners alike. Now they have the added stress of the virus, financial issues, masks, and a new paradigm for veterinary care in which they cannot accompany their pet inside, they cannot communicate in person with the veterinarian and staff, and they feel out of control. In short, clients are stressed, and many of them are taking it out on us.

Life is hard for veterinarians who are also mothers. The cost of veterinary school does not discriminate among genders or rely on ones parental status. As of 2018, both men and women paid between $148,807 and $407,983 for 4 years of veterinary school tuition, fees, and living expenses.1 According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, our profession was 61.8% women in 2018, but only 29.3% of practice owners were women.2 This matters because the average owner earns about $200,000 more than the average associate.3

Although there are no available data on how many veterinarians are parents, a 2015 survey of boarded large animal surgeons (published in 2019) reported that men (88%) were more likely than women (68%) to be married or in a domestic partnership and to have children (77% vs 47%, respectively). Yet women were more likely than men to require external childcare services and reported that having children had negatively impacted their professional lives.4 The same study showed that women earned less than men and were less likely to own a veterinary practice or hold a prestigious academic title. Men and women felt differently about the effect of gender in the workplace.

Female veterinarians pay for the same education and learn the same skills as their male counterparts. So why do women earn less, are less likely to hold a prestigious academic title, and are much less likely to own a practice? Bias and discrimination in the workplace are certainly at play here, but we also need to consider the effect of our home lives and domestic responsibilities when we think of career advancement. Here are some more statistics about gender differences in the US workforce:

Married mothers spend almost twice as much time on housework and childcare than married fathers.5

Mothers are far more likely to be working now than in past decades, yet they still spend more time on child care today than did moms in the 1960s.5

Success at work really means more work at home for women. The more economically dependent men are on their wives, the less housework they do. Even women with unemployed husbands spend considerably more time on household chores than their spouses.6

On top of an already untenable situation, we now find ourselves in a global pandemic, with many schools and daycares closed or operating virtually. So what now?

Meghan Knox, DVM, mother to a 16-month-old and a relief veterinarian in New Jersey, says what so many of us are feeling. I deeply crave a level of relaxation that I am simply unable to achieve, given the state of the world, she says. My family needs a vacation, someplace lovely like the Caribbean. My dentist recently determined that Ive been clenching my teeth from stress, so now I officially see physical manifestations of the stress of the past 8 months.

Knox has missed out on the normal practices of motherhood. Im still grieving the many losses of this yearmissed trips, missed first birthday celebration we had imagined for the baby, canceled weddings and showers, and family unable to travel to meet the baby. It is sadness and fatigue, and theres just zero patience left for anything else in any area of my life.

After reading this, are you surprised to hear that female veterinarians have a higher prevalence of risk factors for suicide, including depression and suicide ideation and attempts? According to 2018 data, female veterinarians are 2.4 times as likely as the general US population to commit suicide, whereas male veterinarians are 1.6 times as likely as the general US population.7

If you are a veterinarian and mother, you hold 2 roles, both of which require handling anything that comes your way with skill, alacrity, and infinite patience when everyone who depends on you is at maximum neediness day and night. You are on call 24/7. If they dont sleep, you dont sleep. You must anticipate and meet everyones needs in a world that is moving every single day. And, in the face of it all, you must maintain your composure and compassion and never, ever make a mistake.

Vet moms, let me be the first to tell you that you are managing the impossible and performing at a superhuman level. I am not afraid to say that sustaining the status quo is not tenable. Individually, each of you is keeping the world spinning on its axis each and every day. Collectively, you are a massive portion of a profession that is already under enormous stress. Together, we must reimagine both roles and create an organizational structure that supports the veterinarian mothers our profession depends on. The question is, how?

Liz Bales, VMD, has a special interest in the unique behavioral and wellness needs of cats. She is a writer, speaker, and featured expert in all things cat around the globe. Bales sits on the Deans Alumni Board at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and on the advisory boards for dvm360, AAFP Cat Friendly Practice, Vet Candy, and Fear Free.

References

1. How much does it cost to attend veterinary school? VIN Foundation. Accessed January 25, 2021. https://iwanttobeaveterinarian.org/how-much-does-it-cost-to-attend-veterinary-school/

2. Burns K. Census of veterinarians finds trends with shortages, practice ownership. American Veterinary Medical Association. June 26, 2019.Accessed January 25, 2021. https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2019-07-15/census-veterinarians-finds-trends-shortages-practice-ownership

3. Lee R. Is your veterinary practice ready to add an associate? Praxis. March 17, 2015. Accessed January 25, 2021. https://www.praxisvet.com/veterinary-practice-transition-blog/is-your-veterinary-practice-ready-to-add-an-associate#:~:text=Statistics%20show%20that%20an%20experienced,more%20than%20the%20average%20associate

4. Colopy SA, Buhr KA, Bruckner KB, Morello SL. The intersection of personal and professional lives for male and female diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2015. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2019;255(11):1283-1290. doi:10.2460/javma.255.11.1283 https://stats.oecd.org/index.aspx?queryid=54757

5. Bianchi SM, Sayer LC, Milkie MA, Robinson JP. Housework: who did, does or will do it, and how much does it matter? Soc Forces. 2012;91(1):55-63. doi:10.1093/sf/sos120

6. Rao AH. Even breadwinning wives dont get equality at home. The Atlantic. May 12, 2019. Accessed January 25, 2021. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/05/breadwinning-wives-gender-inequality/589237/

7. New study finds higher than expected number of suicide deaths among U.S. veterinarians. Press release. December 20, 2018. Accessed January 25, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p1220-veterinarians-suicide.html

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The world is still in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic,but local researchers are working to stop the next outbreak right at the source.

COVID-19 is widely thought to have started in bats before jumping to another animal and then transmitting to humans in Wuhan, China, the original epicenter of the virus. That's why doctorsat Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine are keeping a close eye on animals right now.

Their goal, is to make sure COVID-19 doesn't infect an animal, mutate, and then jump back into the human population. They've also got their eyes on a number of other emerging infectious diseases to try to prevent them from jumpstarting the next pandemic.

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"This type of surveillance, it's a needle in a haystack," said Dr. Vanessa Hale, assistant professor of veterinary preventive medicine. "What we are looking for may not be very widelypresent … But, if and when we find it, it will tell us some really important things about who can get a virus."

Viruses are sometimes nicknamed for the animal they jump from, such as the H1N1 "swine flu" that emerged in 2009 and the H5N1 "bird flu" that first showed up in 1996, according to the federalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ohio State researchers trying to prevent the next pandemic

Studying the way COVID-19 could jump from animals to humans is underway at the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Although animal surveillance is always conducted as a precaution against infectious diseases, it's taken on new visibility and importance in the age of COVID-19.

Coronaviruses are common in bats, but late last year it appeared that COVID-19 was able to jump from mink to humans. Denmark, which was home to a majority of the world's minksand is the biggest exporter of mink fur, ended up killing most of the animals out of fear that they could re-infect people.

An estimated 60% of known diseases, such asrabies, salmonella, West Nile virus and Lyme disease,can spread from animals, according to the CDC.Around 75% of new infectious diseases in people come from animals.

"The idea of emergingdiseases starting in an animal population and jumping to humans is definitely a big concern,"said Dr. Jenessa Winston, an assistant professor. "Alarge percentage of infectious diseases that jump into humans come from an animal source or have an animal reservoir."

Preventing the next outbreak before it begins is always the goal. Butthe coronavirus pandemic has made it clear that may not always be possible, which is why the world needs to be more prepared, said Dr. Joseph Gastaldo, medical director of infectious diseases at OhioHealth.

In the time since the pandemic began in mid-March, local, state and national leaders were forced to scramble to prepare for the worst.

Central Ohio leaders developed a blueprint for the Greater Columbus Convention Center to be transformed into a field hospital that luckily never came to fruition. Area hospitalsthat were once competitorshad to collaborate more closely to plan for asurge in cases.

While the quick planning proved successful, Gastaldo said it shouldn't have to come together at last minute. Instead, the U.S. should treat public health and its health care system more like its military.

>>Read More: COVID-19: Only 4% of Columbus vaccinations went to Black residents, mirroring state trend

"Just like 9/11, this changed everything," Gastaldo said. "Ifeel that COVID will leave us in a better position when it comes to the next pandemic. … This is equivalent to a world war."

If temporary measures like masking, distancing, curfews and stay-at-home orders are the epidemiological parallel towarfare, then what Hale and her colleagues do at Ohio State may be the frontline of defense.

Surveilling animals for emerging diseases has a long history and is used at many of the nation's zoos. Animals moved from one zoo to another sometimes have to be quarantined temporarily to make sure they don't introduce a virus to their new home.

While not perfect, keeping a close eye on critters for diseases is tried and true science, Hale said. When it comes to emerging diseases, Hale said,if people take care of animalsthey'll also be taking care of themselves.

She's hopeful coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic that there will be more of a push and more funding for research on emerging diseases in animals.

"It's hard to get people motivated to do a bunch of testing and surveillance of animals when they may come up with nothing," Hale said. "This is something that is going to receive more attention because it's critical we do this … to prevent future pandemics. It's thatintersectionof human health and environmental health."

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