Summer 2004 - University of Minnesota College of Veterinary ...

Summer 2004Veterinary MedicineVeterinarians Impact theLives of Minnesotans Every DayIn this Issue■ Robert Washabau joins College as VeterinaryClinical Sciences Department Chair■ Campaign Underway for Equine Center■ Corporate Programs Benefit Vet Students■ Food Safety Q & A■ Alumni Scholarship Support■ Volunteers Donate Time, Energy, and More■ Emergency Services■ Gifts from the Heart

Contents■ Robert WashabauJoins College 3■ Campaign Underwayfor Equine Center 4■ Pumpkin Roams the Range 5■ Corporate ProgramsBenefit Vet Students 6■ Clinical Skills Course—Learning by Doing 7■ Alumni Support StudentsThrough Scholarships 8■ Q & A: Food Safety 9■ Volunteers Donate Time,Energy, and More 10■ Emergency Services—A Critical Need 11■ Gifts From the Heart:Hubert & Julie Thibodeau 12■ Points of PrideResearch Days 13■ News 14■ Industry Support forVeterinary Outreach 18From the DeanCelebrating PhilanthropyThis Profiles highlights the many waysindividuals and corporations support ourCollege. As state support decreases, therole of private philanthropy is becoming increasingly important in ourability to provide that extra margin of excellence in our teaching,research, and service/outreach programs.Gifts to the College come in many forms. About 110 practitioners in thecommunity participate in the clinical skills course, freely giving of theirtime to help freshman and sophomore students learn history-taking andphysical examination skills. More than 326 volunteers in The RaptorCenter and Veterinary Medical Center donate over 25,000 hours, anequivalent of 10 full-time staff. Fund-raising for campaigns such theequine facility on the St. Paul Campus and the Osborne/Hills EndowedChair would not be possible without dedicated campaign supporters.Corporations provide very generous support. Company-sponsored feedingprograms provide students funds for activities. Our TransitionManagement Facility, used to train the next generation of dairy veterinarians,could not have been built without the generous support of manyprivate companies. Corporations continue to fund critically needed facultyand graduate student positions and provide funds to augment researchprograms such as the Swine Disease Eradication Center.Clients support many important programs. From equipment purchasesand facility upgrades to endowed positions, gifts make a tremendouspositive difference in our ability to improve the health of animals todayand for many years into the future.College alumni and faculty know firsthand the importance of a qualityveterinary education and understand the financial crisis that many oftoday’s students face. This College enjoys one of the highest percentagesof alumni giving at the University.As you read the stories in this issue, please join me in celebrating philanthropy—supportthat ultimately benefits an untold number of animalsand people. Thank you for your support of this great college of veterinarymedicine.Sincerely,■ Contact Us 19■ In Memory of Williamthe Conqueror Back CoverJeffrey S. Klausner, D.V.M., M.S., D.A.C.V.I.M.Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine

VETERINARY CLINICAL SCIENCES ■ VETERINARY CLINICAL SCIENCESRobert WashabauJoinsCollege asVeterinaryClinicalRobert WashabauSciencesDepartment ChairRobert Washabau, V.M.D., Ph.D., Dipl. ACVIM, hasaccepted the position of chair of the VeterinaryClinical Sciences Department and will start his leadershipin September.Washabau is currently professor of medicine in theDepartment of Clinical Studies at the University ofPennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, where hereceived his V.M.D. in 1982 and his Ph.D. in physiology in1990. His curriculum vitae documents acquisition of morethan $5 million in research funding, publication of 95 refereedjournal articles and scientific abstracts, 12 review papers,and more than 20 book chapters. Washabau has participatedin 66 presentations and lectures and received 18 awards andhonors. He also holds editorial positions on several veterinaryjournals, including the Journal of the American VeterinaryMedical Association, American Journal of Veterinary Research,and the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. His primaryresearch programs are gastrointestinal motility and its disorders,gastrointestinal prokinetic therapy, feline exocrine pancreaticdiseases, and mechanisms of gastrointestinal inflammation.“I am pleased that Dr. Washabau will be joining us and I lookforward to working with him in the years ahead,” says DeanJeffrey Klausner. “We owe a big thank-you to Trevor Amesfor serving as interim chair of the Veterinary ClinicalSciences Department in addition to his role as chair of theVeterinary Population Medicine Department over these pastyears.”About the Veterinary ClinicalSciences DepartmentThe Veterinary Clinical Sciences department (VCS), previouslyknown as Small Animal Clinical Sciences, is dedicatedto improving the health of companion animals and thewell-being of owners by providing excellent veterinaryeducation, delivering outstanding medical and surgicalservices, and generating new knowledge. It providesinstruction to veterinary students, interns, residents, andgraduate students in companion animal medicine, surgery,cardiology, dermatology, nutrition, integrative complementarymedicine, neurology, dentistry, oncology, theriogenology,anesthesiology, ophthalmology, behavior, andradiology.The department has 15 veterinary residents, 16 graduatestudents in the veterinary medicine graduate program,and 7 interns. VCS faculty members are responsible for significantportions of the clinical training program for thirdand fourth-year professional students and provide instructionon small animal rotations for veterinary techniciansfrom Ridgewater College.Treatment of referred cases, telephone consultations withpracticing veterinarians, and continuing education lecturesto veterinarians constitute another major responsibilityof departmental faculty. In addition, faculty areactively involved in clinical and basic research and participatein the veterinary medicine and molecular veterinarybiosciences graduate programs.The VCS is the home ofThe Raptor Center, the Comparative Surgical Laboratory,and the Urolith Center. Many faculty are also involved inresearch conducted in the Veterinary Clinical InvestigationCenter, a collegiate center managed by Bert Stromberg,associate dean of veterinary research and graduate programs.The VCS department includes the following divisions:MedicineEmergency Medicine and Critical CareSpecialties. This division includes specialists in cardiology,dermatology, oncology, and internal medicine.Comparative AnesthesiologySurgeryMedical ImagingOphthalmology and NeurologyTheriogenology, Nutrition, Behavioral Health, andCommunity Practice3

EQUINE ■ EQUINE ■ EQUINE ■ EQUINE ■ EQUINE ■ EQUINEQuestions andAnswers aboutthe Equine CenterQ: Why build an Equine Center now?A: Expanded facilities have been neededfor some time.The number of horsestreated annually has grown six-foldfrom 500 in 1980 to more than 3,000last year.This growth has spurred thedevelopment of equine technology tokeep pace with the growing, diverseneeds of horse owners and others.Nearly 30 similar equine facilities havealready been built throughout theUnited States. In Minnesota, theequine industry continues to growand has become an important economicand social factor. Home to nearly500 state and local horse clubs,Minnesota has the 10th largest horsepopulation in the United States.Q: What are the plans for the current largeanimal facilities? How will the existinglarge animal hospital be used?A: The campaign will fund new equipmentand provide an updated surgical suite.Current facilities will continue to provideservices to treat and care for dairycows, cattle, llamas, alpacas, goats, andother large animals, including horses.Q: What is the total cost for the center?A: The total cost for building construction,endowments, and equipment is $10million. More than $4 million has beenraised to date.Q: When will the new facilities be built?A: Groundbreaking is tentativelyplanned for 2005.Q: What role is the University playingregarding this center?A: The University enthusiasticallyendorses the Equine Center on theSt. Paul campus and has provided thebuilding site.Q: Is this the only new building planned?A: The Equine Center is the first of twophases for equine facilities and servicesat this location.The second phase,as yet unscheduled, calls for theconstruction of a new, additionallarge-animal hospital.Campaign Underwayfor Equine CenterWhetheryou’rehelpinga competitivejumper get backinto the show ringor a newborn foalscramble to its feetfor the first time,there is somethingparticularly rewardingabout workingwith horses.No one knows thatbetter than the equine faculty andstaff. For decades, the College’sequine experts have won nationalacclaim for their research, teaching,and clinical services, serving morethan 3,000 horses annually. All thisdespite aging and limited-access facilitiesthat have not kept pace with thelarge population growth of horses inMinnesota or the diverse needs ofhorse owners, breeders, trainers, barnand track owners, farriers, and others.“The Equine Center is long overdue,”says Dean Jeffrey Klausner.“This 50,000-square-foot, world-classfacility will offer new technology andequipment, superb research and teaching,and clinical diagnosis and treatmentservices.” The Center will feature50 stalls, an indoor arena andlunge area with natural light, a speciallydesigned, secure loading area, and aseparate paddock area for outdoorexercise. The equine campaign willalso fund an endowed chair and professorshipin sports medicine.“With the Equine Center, our topnotchequine faculty will have a firstclassequine facility where they canoffer advanced services and complementarytherapies and work with thebest diagnostic and treatment equipment,”Dean Klausner adds.Collaborations with the MedicalSchool and the College ofAgricultural, Food, andEnvironmental Sciences will positionthe Center as a nationally recognized,premier equine facility.Giving opportunities exist at everylevel, and substantial gifts made byindividuals or groups will be recognizedin designated areas of theCenter. For more information aboutthe Equine Center, contact DeanKlausner at 612-624-6244 or MaryEllen Kuhi, campaign consultant, at952-470-0856. An overview of theEquine Center campaign is availableon video or DVD. Print materials arealso available, and information is postedon the College Web site atwww.cvm.umn.edu.4

EQUINE ■ EQUINE ■ EQUINE ■ EQUINE ■ EQUINE ■ EQUINEPumpkin Roams the Range“He loves his job!” Emily Bootesays of Pumpkin, a 13-yearoldquarter horse gelding.Together, they serve as members of“We changed Pumpkin’s diet toinclude supplements that provide himproper nutrition, without added sugars,”says Stephanie Valberg,D.V.M., a world expert on musculardisorders in horses. “ManyPSSM horses have wonderfulpersonalities and they are likemembers of the family. It’sreally satisfying to see thehorses and their ownersback together ina happy situation.”but that will take additional researchand facilities. That’s one of the reasonswhy a new Equine Center is soimportant.”Stephanie Valberg, D.V.M., is an expert on musculardisorders in horses.the Mounted Park Patrol Volunteersin Three Rivers Park District’s CarverPark Reserve. But it wasn’t always so.Several years ago, Pumpkin was apatient at the Veterinary MedicalCenter, diagnosed as having polysaccharidestorage myopathy (PSSM), amuscle disease that makes horses verysensitive to the hormone insulin.Symptoms range from muscle crampingand stiffness to not being able towalk.Back at home withhis new feeding regimen,Pumpkin waswalking, then goingup and down smallhills. Within a fewmonths, Pumpkin andEmily were riding againin Carver Park.“Through our researchhere, we are better understandingthe genetics ofthis disease,” Dr. Valbergexplains. “We hope to beable to develop a test forPSSM in the near future,Emily Boote and Pumpkin.In Minnesota…According to the most recent agriculturecensus, Minnesota ranked10th in horse numbers.Ottertail County had the mosthorse farms, with 307. BeltramiCounty had the least, with 155.Washington County had the highesttotal number of horses at1,996. Mille Lacs County had thelowest number of horses at 875.Wright County had the highest valuedhorses, at $6,251 per head.Total direct, indirect, and inducedeconomic value of the horse industryis estimated at $1 billion.Value of horses increases dramaticallyin metro-area counties.Comparative estimated horserelatedexpenditures averaged$4,300 per head, totaling $678 millionper year.Comparative estimated horserelatedincome was $2,000 perhead, totaling $312 million.Comparative estimated horserelatedassets were $37,494 perhead, totaling $5.8 billion.Source: USDA, NASS, Equine Inventory,released March 2, 1999.5

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS ■ CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS6Corporate ProgramsBenefit Veterinary StudentsCVM students sell discounted Science Diet and other Hill’s products to faculty, staff, and students tosupport SCAVMA, a student veterinary organization.At the College of VeterinaryMedicine, students have benefitedfrom corporate givingprograms for many years.Corporations such as Hill’s and Purinadonate time, money, and resources tosupport veterinary students.“Corporate-sponsored programsand donations are a win-win for bothparties involved,” says LauraMolgaard, D.V.M., associate dean ofacademic and student affairs. “Studentsget experience working with businessand earn money for activities, while thecorporations get great exposure andeducate students about their products.”Currently, the University participatesin a college feeding program withHill’s. Hill’s provides pet food at nocharge to the college. Veterinary studentssell the food at a discounted priceto faculty, staff, and students. Moneyfrom the sales supports almost all ofthe Student Chapter of the AmericanVeterinaryM e d i c a lAssociation’s(SCAVMA) programsand activities.“The MinnesotaUrolith Center issupported by aneducationalgrant fromHill’s,” says Heather Damico, Hill’sstudent representative. “This is a greatway for the University as a whole tobenefit from this corporate donation.”Purina sponsors special programs andeducational opportunities for students.Each year, freshman students receive a“Students get experienceworking with businessand earn money for activities,while the corporationsget great exposure andeducate students abouttheir products.”fully paid, daylong course in grief management,pet loss issues, and emotionalintelligence by Carolyn Butler ofColorado State University’s ArgusInstitute.“This full-day course provides studentswith training in one of the most difficultareas—emotional interaction withclients,” says Michelle Rider, Purinastudent representative.Each corporation designates studentsto represent their company on campusfor one to two years. During this time,the representatives assist in the managementand oversight of their corporation’sprograms on campus. Studentrepresentatives’ duties include distributinginformation and materials, representingthe corporation at events, andcommunicating with the corporaterepresentatives. As compensation fortheir work, students receive a stipendeach semester and free pet food.“Being a rep is one of the most funthings I havesigned up for as avet student,” saysKara Nelson,Purina studentrepresentative. “Ireally believe inthe corporation Irepresent and I amexcited aboutsharing theirproducts with studentsand answering their questions.”For more information on corporateprograms, call the Development Officeat 612-624-6744.

INNOVATIVE LEARNING ■ INNOVATIVE LEARNING ■ INNOVATIVE LEARNINGClinical Skills Course IncludesPreceptorships, Learning By DoingHow does a veterinary studentlearn how to restrain anangry cat for a physicalexam? To palpate a dog’s abdomen todetermine whether its bladder isempty or full? To recognize the soundof a heart murmer in a horse? By followingstep-by-step directions in atextbook? In class?Actually, learning clinical skills likethese is a little bit like learning how toride a bike or drive a car. It doesn’thurt to read about it in a book, and it’shelpful to observe someone else doingit. But the only way to really get agrasp of all the subtleties – from exactlyhow and where to hold the animal tojust the right amount of pressure touse – is to do it yourself, and to do itmany times.The College of Veterinary Medicine’sclinical skills courses are designed tointroduce freshman and sophomoreveterinary students to a variety of fundamentalclinical skills for both largeand small animal species. These skillsrange from taking a medical history,handling and restraint, physical examinationtechniques, and common clinicalprocedures during the freshmanyear to specialty exams, observation,and practice in the sophomore year.Joining the college in developing students’clinical skills are about 110 veterinarypractitioners whose specialinterests range from general small animalpractice to exotic species such asreptiles and birds to special interestslike dentistry, surgery, and behavior.These practitioners serve as preceptorsfor the students, who as freshmenmake four visits to a practice and workdirectly with the practitioner. As sophomores,theyreturn for twoadditional visits.One of practitionersis KathyCleary, D.V.M., agraduate of theCollege’s class of1996 who is now aveterinarian atApache AnimalHospital inMinneapolis,Minn. JennyWilson, class of2006, served a preceptorshipwithDr. Cleary duringher freshman andsophomore yearsof veterinaryschool.“The preceptorshipgave me achance to apply thethings I’m learningin class to real-lifesituations,” Wilson says. “Forinstance, one day a client came intothe clinic with a dog that was sufferingfrom nystagmus, an eye problem. Thiscase was especially interesting for meat the time because we had just beendiscussing nystagmus in neurobiologyclass. Seeing the condition in a clinicalsetting had a much greater impact.”Dr. Cleary also involves her staff inproviding a variety of learning experiencesfor students.“She had one of the technicians bringin her dogs for me to practice on in asort of role-playing experience, withthe technician being the client and IStudent Jennifer Wilson examines a Vizsla puppy’s eyes as Kathy Cleary, aveterinarian at Apache Animal Hospital, holds the dog.being the veterinarian,” Wilsonrecalled. “As Dr. Cleary observed, Itook a history, performed exams onher dogs, and even gave the vaccinationsthat they required. Afterwards,both Dr. Cleary and the techniciangave me helpful feedback on my performance.”“I love it,” Dr. Cleary says of her experienceas a preceptor. “I have fun, andit gives me an opportunity to teachwhat I’ve learned as a veterinarian. Ialso get to see students like Jenniferdevelop their skills and their confidencelevel. It’s mostly about givingback to the profession.”7

SCHOLARSHIPS ■ SCHOLARSHIPS ■ SCHOLARSHIPS ■ SCHOLARSHIPSAlumni Support StudentsThrough ScholarshipsAscholarship or fellowship canhelp a veterinary student fulfill adream – or at least provide themwith some much-needed financial helpin completing theirveterinary education.Faced with rising educationalcosts anddeclining governmentsupport, the Collegehas worked hard tokeep tuition increasesto a minimum. Still,students’ expenses canbe staggering. The average indebtednessof students at the College continuesto rise, mostly because of increasedtuition costs – which are the result ofmany factors, including a reduction inMinnesota state funding. The averageindebtedness of students in the class of2003 is $75,012.“We all owe the Collegea great deal for ourprofessional trainingand the opportunitiesthat it provided us.”These factors emphasize the need toincrease the endowments that producerenewable scholarships and fellowshipsin order to continue attracting andretaining topveterinary medicalstudents. Throughscholarships, alumniand friends havea special opportunityto keep the traditionalive.“We all owe theCollege a great deal for our professionaltraining and the opportunities that itprovided us,” says Wendell Niemann,D.V.M., class of 1957. “May the newyoung professionals gain as much benefitfrom their education as I have.”Annual scholarships are providedthrough the establishment of anendowed scholarship fund. An endowedscholarship fund may be named inrecognition of the donor or in honor ofpersons of the donor’s choice for a minimumgift of $25,000. Endowmentfunds are held in perpetuity by theUniversity of Minnesota FoundationInvestment Advisors, a non-profitinvestment management subsidiary.If you are interested in more informationabout how to establish anendowed scholarship, please contactthe Development Office at 612-624-6744. If you would like to make a giftor pledge to the College of VeterinaryMedicine’s general scholarship fund,please contact Stephanie Pommier,development officer, at 612-624-6146.Gregg Phillips, Recipient of the SteveRamsdell Memorial ScholarshipAt the annual college awards banquet in 2002, veterinary studentGregg Phillips, class of 2004, happened to sit next to theparents of a past veterinary student, Steve Ramsdell.TheRamsdells got to talking about their son, who worked with aroofing company during the summer after his sophomore yearin veterinary school – and, tragically, died from an adverse reactionto a chemical used in roofing. In memory of Steve, theRamsdells established the Steve Ramsdell Memorial Scholarshipat the College of Veterinary Medicine.A year later, Greg Phillips was the recipient of the scholarship.“The award is given to a junior veterinary student chosen by hisclass as someone who loves life,has a positive attitude, has significantinterests outside ofschool, has a good sense ofhumor, and is an all around goodGregg Phillips, D.V.M.guy,” Phillips says.“After hearingabout Steve from his parents, Ihardly seemed worthy of such an award, but was grateful to bethought of in the same way by my peers.The award went a longway toward purchasing the books, white coats, scrubs, stethoscope,pen light, and ophthalmology lenses I needed.”8

O & AFood SafetyWill Hueston, director, and Shaun Kennedy, associate directorof the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS)answer our questions about food-borne illness and the work ofthe Center. The Center was created with funding from thestate legislature to promote farm-to-table food safety.O:A:We hear about people getting sick from their foodall the time, but how common is it really?The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionestimate that there are more than 76 million cases offood-borne illness a year, so your overall chances of contractinga food-borne illness could be as high as one out offour. The actual reported rates of food-borne illness aremuch lower than 76 million a year, as most people who getsick are not positively diagnosed, either because the persondoesn’t seek treatment or because there are no confirmatorytests conducted.O:A:How sick can people get from food-borne illness?The estimated 76 million cases result in 325,000 hospitalizationsand 5,000 deaths - so you can get verysick from food-borne illness. The more severe outcomesare among the young, the elderly, and the immuno-compromised,but even perfectly healthy people can contract afood-borne illness and end up with a very serious disease.O:A:What exactly is food-borne illness?Simply put, food-borne illness occurs when a personingests a contaminant with their food that subsequentlymakes them sick. Typically, the illness results inmild to severe gastrointestinal problems such as cramping,diarrhea, and fluid loss. In some cases, it can includebloody diarrhea, fever, and more severe internal damage.The contaminants that cause the illness can be bacterial,viral, toxic, or chemical.O:A:How does the food get contaminated?The majority of food-borne pathogens can occur naturallyin the intestinal tract of animals and humans. Itis usually the fecal contamination of the food product orequipment that leads to the problem. This can happen onany food and at any point and can result from field workersnot washing their hands before picking produce,manure contaminating beef during processing, or a consumernot washing the cutting board between choppingchicken and carrots.O:A:What can we do to decrease the chances of gettinga food-borne illness?The majority of food-borne illnesses can be avoidedby proper cooking and handling. Simple things thatcan help reduce the risk are always washing your hands andequipment after touching raw food products; washingfruits and vegetables or other products that won’t becooked before eating; and thoroughly cooking foods. Arare hamburger may taste good, but “if it’s too red, thebugs aren’t dead!”O:A:What is the Center for Animal Health and FoodSafety doing about food-borne illness?At the Center we work with faculty from the Collegeof Veterinary Medicine, other schools in theUniversity, state and federal agencies, and industry on foodsafety interventions at all stages in the food system, fromfarm to table. This ranges from research on how to preventfood contamination, to scientific input into food safetypolicy, to risk communication programs for industry andconsumers. We can’t reduce the risk of food-borne illnessto zero, but we can make it far less prevalent by advancingscience and behavior.9

VOLUNTEERS ■ VOLUNTEERS ■ VOLUNTEERS ■ VOLUNTEERSEducation volunteer Beth Girard introduces a peregrinefalcon to a group of children and their parentsat The Raptor Center.Beth Girard:‘I have learnedso much. . .’Beth Girard has been an education volunteerat The Raptor Center (TRC) for nearlythree years, conducting presentationswith live birds of prey. Every Thursday,she makes the 50-mile drive from herhome in Cambridge, Minn., and volunteersthe entire day at the Center.Volunteers donate time,energy—and more“It is a long, wonderfully busy, and fulfillingday,” Girard says.“The people makethe drive well worth it! The vets in theclinic are always willing to answer questionsand share information; the staff andvolunteers are all wonderful, energeticpeople; and the visitors are interestedand excited about what we do here. Whowouldn't want to be a part of such adynamic and necessary organization!”Girard says she also gets a feeling ofaccomplishment from meeting the publicand presenting information.“I havelearned so much about raptors, the environment,and people in general.”In fact, she enjoys her work so much thatshe has inspired other members of herfamily to join her as volunteers: daughterBecky as an education crew leader anddaughter Jessica as a special events volunteer.Her sons and husband have alsogotten involved by building stanchionsand installing mosquito netting over thebirds’ housing.“Family involvement and the sharing oftime and talents has been a gift to all ofus,” she says.10Maggie Hill, a flight crew volunteer at The Raptor Center, exercises a red-tailed hawk in preparation forthe bird’s release.At the College of VeterinaryMedicine, giving comes in manyforms. While some donate funds,supplies, or equipment, others contributetime, effort, and, you might even say,love. They’re called volunteers, and theyallow the college to provide a level ofservice beyond what it could do with paidstaff alone.One part of the college that is particularlydependent on volunteers is The RaptorCenter (TRC). Its volunteer corps of 326people donate about 25,000 hours a year,the equivalent of more than 10 staff people.“It’s a significant contribution, especiallywhen you consider that we only haveabout 20 staff members,” says ElaineWyatt, associate director. Ten crews ofvolunteers help out in nearly every aspectof the center’s operation, most notablythe clinic, where they help veterinary stafffeed, medicate, and care for recuperatingeagles, owls, hawks, and falcons, and education,where they greet the public, conductpresentations, and help staff care forabout 30 resident education birds. Othervolunteer crews are responsible for exercisingbirds in preparation for releaseback to the wild, helping out with specialevents, doing office work, and maintainingcages, travel boxes, and perches.For more information about volunteering,contact Vivian Neiger, volunteermanager, at 612-624-3928 orneige001@umn.edu. Information is alsoavailable on the Web atwww.cvm.umn.edu/vmc/Volunteers/ andwww.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/volunteer/

EMERGENCY SERVICES ■ EMERGENCY SERVICES ■ EMERGENCY SERVICESEmergency Services —a Critical NeedOver the past year, theVeterinary Medical Center’s(VMC) emergency servicestreated 6,032 cases. The number wasup from past years because in October2003, emergency services becameavailable full time. The ER is nowopen 24 hours a day, seven days aweek, 365 days a year.“It’s great to have emergency servicesavailable on a full-time basis for ourclients,” says Barb Klick, VMCadministrator. “We experience thehighest case load in April throughSeptember, so now is our busiest timeof year.”The ER staff handles a variety ofcases. The most common problemsare vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy (aka:ADR - Ain’t Doin’ Right), hit by car,bleeding disorders, and urinary difficulties(blockage and infection).The expanded emergency servicehours have brought an increase inclients and the need for more space.“Currently, the ER is using two examrooms for services,” says Pat Berzins,patient services director. “We need toexpand and renovate the emergencyservices area to improve wait time andefficiency.”The VMC needs to raise $100,000 forrenovation and $25,000 for newequipment. The new space and equipmentwill allow staff to observepatients before admitting them to theintensive care unit (ICU), create a betterworkflow, increase efficiency, andallow for more privacy.Veterinary Medical Center ER staff rush an injuredpatient to surgery.For more information, or to make adonation, contact the DevelopmentOffice at 612-624-6744.PfizerHelps CoverConference CostsPfizer recently donated $4,000 to theVeterinary Medical Center to cover thecosts of 28 veterinary technicians toattend theMinnesotaAssociation ofVeterinaryTechnicians conference.This isthe third yearJeffrey Klausner, dean,and Gene Warren, seniorarea veterinarian atPfizer Animal Health.Pfizer has madethis generous contribution.Thecompany also supportsthe college by providing trainingand development opportunities for staffand students.Olympus Donates Much-Needed EquipmentOlympus, a healthcare equipmentcompany, recently made a muchneededdonation to the VeterinaryMedical Center. With the encouragementof John Temple, regionalmanager for Olympus, the companydonated three telescopes, two gastroscopes,one hystrofiberscope, anda printer.John Temple, Olympus regional manager;Marie Bodin, CVT; Steve O’Borsky, Olympussales representative; Kristi Strom, CVT; andRobert Hardy, small animal division head.“We asked Olympus for this donationin a time of need,” says MarieBodin, principal veterinary technician.“We needed new equipmentand knew that Olympus would gainexposure among the staff and studentsby donating. It was a greatopportunity for both groupsinvolved.”11

SPECIAL DONORS ■ SPECIAL DONORS ■ SPECIAL DONORS ■ SPECIAL DONORSGifts From the Heart:An Interview with Hubert and Julie ThibodeauThe furniture in the VeterinaryMedical Center’s IntensiveCare and Radiology waitingareas was in need of a facelift. It hadbeen decades since it had beenreplaced. Thanks to a generous donationfrom Hubert and JulieThibodeau, these areas now have newfurniture.Q: How did you firstbecome aware of theCollege of VeterinaryMedicine?A: I (Hubert) became aware of theCollege of Veterinary Medicinewhen I started working at theUniversity in the 1960s. I workedas an electrical engineer and Ioften worked on buildings andprojects on the St. Paul campus. Isaw what was then the VeterinaryTeaching Hospital—now namedthe Veterinary Medical Center(VMC)—while I was working anddecided to bring my dog therefor care. We’ve been going thereever since.Q: Tell me about your dogs.A: We’ve had five dogs, and all havethem have been cared for at theVMC. Over the years we havehad one Pomeranian and twopoodles. Currently, we have an11-year-old papillon namedTiffany, a retired show dog. Weadopted Tiffany over two yearsago, and she has been a greataddition to our family. We alsoHubert and Julie Thibodeau in their St. Paul home with Tiffany and Vixon.have an 11-year-old Nova Scotiaduck-towing retriever namedVixon. Vixon was diagnosed withsquamous cell carcinoma about ayear ago during a routine oralexam. The tumor was removed atthat time, but the cancerreturned. Prognosis is poor forVixon, but he is still living a fulllife – enjoying walks and playingat the park.Q: What inspired you todonate money for thenew furniture?A: We have been longtime PartnersProgram donors and we wantedto donate to the College in a differentway. We’d always noticedhow old and run-down the furniturelooked, so we decided todonate money toward new furniture.The VMC is a state-of-theartfacility, and the furniture didn’tgo with the place. We arehappy to supply the College withnew furniture that clients canenjoy and be comfortable on foryears to come.12

RESEARCH ■ RESEARCH ■ RESEARCH ■ RESEARCH ■ RESEARCHPoints of Pride Research Days CelebrateKnowledge Advancement EffortsThe College held itsannual Points ofPride ResearchDays on March 9-10, honoringthe research accomplishmentsof graduate students,faculty, alumni, andcommunity partners.“The new knowledge discoveredby our students, faculty,and alumni makes a realdifference to animals andhumans every day,” says College DeanJeffrey Klausner. “This was a celebrationto honor the individuals who play a criticalrole in furthering our understandingof diseases and advancing animal andhuman health.”This year’s Distinguished ResearchPartner Award went to R & D Systems,Inc., of Minneapolis, which has been avalued partner of the CVM for the past15 years.“R & D has allowed us to developresearch in the area of animal cytokinesand their role in health and disease,”Klausner explained. “Their supportDelmar Finco, distinguished researchalumni award recipient and DeanJeffrey Klausner.Associate Dean Bert Stromberg,second from left, poses with postercompetition winners Zhengguo Xiao,Laurie Brewer, Kari Ekenstedt, LarissaMinicucci, and Seongbeom Cho.includes two large animal housing unitsand has permitted us to enhance ourteaching in the area of small ruminants.”Also presented at the 2004 Points ofPride Research Days event were –The Pfizer Research ExcellenceAward, which went to Jim Mickelson,professor, Veterinary and BiomedicalSciences. Mickelson’s primaryresearch goal is to identify the molecularbases of inherited neuromusculardisorders in animals and humans.The Distinguished ResearchAlumni Award, which was given toDelmar Finco, D.V.M., Ph.D. (ClassMonica Tseng accepted theDistinguished Research PartnerAward for R & D Systems, Inc.of ’59), of the University of GeorgiaCollege of Veterinary Medicine. Aresearcher in the area of chronic renaldisease, Finco presented the Points ofPride Distinguished ResearchAlumnus Seminar, “Forty Years ofNephrology: Have We LearnedAnything?”A poster competition also took place,with $250 awards bestowed to graduatestudents Laurie Brewer, SeongbeomCho, and Zhengguo Xiao, SummerScholar Kari Ekenstedt, and LarissaMinicucci of the Veterinary PopulationMedicine Department.U of M Named USDANational Research Site toStudy Johne’s and PRRSDisplaying an $8.8 million check at the USDA grants announcement are JeffreyKlausner, dean; Michael Murtaugh, professor; Gene Hugoson, commissioner,Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Rodney J. Brown, U.S.D.A. deputy undersecretaryfor research, education, and economics; Robert Bruininks, president,University of Minnesota; Deborah Powell, dean, Medical School; Vivek Kapur,professor; and U.S. Senator Norm Coleman.13

NEWSCollege NewsNEWSMeet our NewestFaculty and StaffPaula BuchnerControllerAdministrationWhite Coat CeremonyThe 77 members of the Class of 2005 wererecognized at the White Coat Ceremonyon March 28. The students were presentedwith their white coats, marking the transitionto the clinical phase of their veterinary education.The event was jointly sponsored by theCollege and the Minnesota VeterinaryMedical Association (MVMA), with additionalsponsorship from Hills Pet Nutrition.Speaking at the ceremony were Dean JeffreyKlausner, Jim Winsor, president of theMVMA, and Stacy Tinkler, representing theClass of 2005.Stacy Tinkler addressesthe Class of 2005Nicole KirchhofAssistant ProfessorVeterinaryPopulation MedicineThousands Attend Open HouseThousands of visitorsattended theCollege’s annual freeopen house onSunday, April 4.Sponsored by theStudent chapter ofthe AmericanVeterinary MedicalAssociation (SCAV-MA), the open housewas organized by ateam of first-year veterinarystudents andCollege staff members.Visitors to the College’s annual open house enjoyed theopportunity to see greyhounds and other animals up close.The eventincluded tours of the Veterinary Medical Center and The Raptor Center; aveterinary school admission seminar and student panel; a petting zoo; animaldemonstrations; and exhibits from over 50 animal and veterinary-relatedbooths. Mark your calendars for next year – Sunday, April 3, 2005.78 GraduateKevin Fitzgerald at the 2004 graduationceremony.On May 8, the college’s graduating Class of2004 celebrated years of hard work at its ceremonyat Northrup Auditorium. RegentMaureen Reed conferred the Doctor ofVeterinary Medicine degree on 78 students andthe M.S./Ph.D. degree on 12 students from theVeterinary Medicine and Molecular VeterinaryBiosciences graduate programs. Dr. KevinFitzgerald, D.V.M., of Animal Planet’s“Emergency Vets” gave the graduation addresswith humor and a message for the students to“be involved with your community, be aresource, and give it your all.” Dean JeffreyKlausner congratulated the class on theiraccomplishments. Student speakers included Gregg Phillips and Beth Sipe,who reviewed their years at the college. Jim Winsor, the president of theMinnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), welcomed the class intothe veterinary profession. Congratulations to our graduates – a job well done.14

NEWS NEWSStudent NewsNEWAwards CeremonyThe College’s April 29 spring awardsceremony, attended by more than 350D.V.M. students, faculty, and scholarshipdonors, recognized the manyachievements of students and faculty.Approximately $130,000 in scholarshipswere awarded. Some of the topawards included Minnesota VeterinaryMedical Foundation (MVMF) awards,Caleb Dorr Academic Scholarship,Joseph E. Salsbury OutstandingStudents in the Third-Year Class, andthe Carl Norden Teacher of the Year.Sponsors of the event included HillsPet Nutrition, Alumni and FriendsSociety, Midwest Veterinary Supply,Merial Ltd, and Schering-PloughAnimal Health. Thanks to the generoussupport of our donors and sponsorswe are thrilled to be able to celebratethese financial awards.AVMA Auxiliary Award:Noah Barka (’04)Dr. Allen D. Leman Swine MedicineAward: Darin Madson (’04)Dr. Alvin F. and Eleanor E. WeberScholarship: Class of 2007’s JulieBryngelson, Katie Haupt, andCynthia PankeAmerican Animal Hospital AssociationAward: Elizabeth Kirzeder (’04)American College of VeterinaryRadiology Award: Illona Edens (’04)American College of VeterinarySurgeons Award: Maria Killos (’04) andDarin Madson (’04)Augustus Searles Scholarship forWomen: Class of 2004's JacindaChristie, Elizabeth Kirzeder, EricaMoore, Rebecca Tollefson, MaureenSecord, Melody Enck, Allison Johnson,Kathryn Cutting, Farrah Horowitz,Amanda Harlow, Lisa McCargar, andJamie UmberBil-Jac Scholarship: DaveAntenucci (’05)Caleb Dorr Medal: Class of 2004'sJacinda Christie, Elizabeth Kirzeder,Erica Moore, and Rebecca TollefsonCaleb Dorr Scholarship: Class of 2004'sJacinda Christie, Elizabeth Kirzeder,Erica Moore, and Rebecca Tollefson;the class of 2005's Kari Ekendstedt,Jennifer Hanson, Conni Wehaussen,and Jennifer Wass; and the class of2006's Kara Nelson, Allison Newman,and Joanne SwansonCarl F. and John C. SchlotthauerMemorial Award: Maria Killos (’04) andDarin Madson (’04)CENSHARE Dr. Werner & ElizabethSimon Scholarship: Rebecca Ripple (’07)Class of 1953 Memorial Scholarship:Shayna Gotvaslee (’05)Class of 1955 Memorial Scholarship:Class of 2004’s Keith Kinsley, JenniferKnutson, Kristen Roffey, and TrishaRoisumClass of 1957 Memorial Scholarship:Elaine Eggelston (’05)Class of 1960 Memorial Scholarship:Lucas Clow (’06)Class of 1961 Memorial Scholarship:Sarah Stone (’04)Class of 1969 Lee McDonald MemorialScholarship: Julie Wozniak (’04), infeline medicineClass of 1978 Colin Krog MemorialScholarship: Karin Lock (’04) andCarrie Finno (’04)Class of 1986 Steve RamsdellMemorial Scholarship: DaveAntenucci (’05)Class of 1987 Jeffrey LindstromMemorial Scholarship: DonnaKnevel (’04)Student Council Awards: Beth Witte-Neuman (’04), Leslie Clapper-Rentz(’05), Jonathan Shearer (’06), and KellyGriffin (’07)Donna Ant Scholarships: Class of2004’s Farrah Horowitz, ReneeHostetler, Karen King, and SaraKrumweideEmergency and Critical Care Society:Jacinda Christie (’04)Friends of the CVM Scholarships: Classof 2004's Jodi Carlson, Jennifer Carr,Wendy Gruber, Daniel Hoffman, MaliaIreland, Ken Larson, and Rebecca SluisDr. H.C.H. Kernkamp MemorialScholarship: Gregg Phillips (’04)Harvey Hoyt Memorial Scholarship:Noah Barka (’04)Hill's "Buddy" Award: Erin Tripp (’04)Dr. Richard and Glenda HustonScholarship: Dana Beckler (’05)IDEXX/Dr. Allan H. Hart MemorialScholarship: Amanda Sundvhal (’04)International Preceptorships: Class of2005’s Dana Beckler, Luther Groth, andAlexis WongchaowartIrvin Jorgensen Scholarship: AmandaDenison (’04) and Kara Schulz (’04)James Ford Bell, Jr. MemorialScholarship: Isabel Grillo-Gonzalez(’04) and Bonnie Goldthwaite (’04)John Aldrich Memorial Scholarship:Jason Johnson (‘04) and KristyKlatt (‘04)Joseph E. Salsbury Veterinary MedicalScholarship: Class of 2005's ClaudiaBowman, Sarah Crawford, KariEkenstedt, Kristen Groves, BrianHansen, Kirk Mueller, Lyndsay Raygor,Michelle Rider, Brian Rose, CorrieRuhlen, Ryan Signorelli, and Mary JoWagnerMaxwell the White Shadow Award:Illona Edens (‘04)Minneapolis Kennel ClubScholarships: Class of 2004's LeeFeichtinger, Bonnie Goldthwaite,Amanda Harlow, Maria Killos, EricaMoore, Erika Olson, and RebeccaTollefsonMVMF Award: Noah Barka (‘04)MVMF Award-Ben Pomeroy: LisaSchmidtMVMF Award-Margaret Pomeroy:Kara Nelson (‘04)MVMF Award-Spannaus: ConniWehausen (‘05)MVMA Award-Companion Animal:Lisa McCargar (‘04)MVMA Award-Food Animal: JessicaHammell (‘04)MVMA Award-Public Health: MeghanCheyne (‘05)Ned E. Olson Memorial Scholarship:Toby Sheely (‘04)Nestle Purina Leadership Scholarship:Class of 2006’s Ahna Brutlag, AllisonNewman, and Jonathan ShearerNovartis Animal Health Scholarship:Katie Carlson (’06)Pfizer Animal Health StudentScholarship: Melissa Ekholm (‘05)Pfizer Small Animal ClinicalProficencey Award: JacindaChristie (‘04)Robert Merrill Memorial Scholarship:Jason Johnson (‘04), Darin Madson(‘04), Dana Beckler (‘05), and LucasClow (’06)Rupert Memorial Scholarship: IllonaEdens (‘04)Sime Family Scholarship: BrianDaubs (‘05)Simmons Associates EducationalTrust Fund: Tawnia Prior (‘05)Willmus Family Trust Scholarship:Kirk Mueller (‘05)Dr. Winton G. Evans MemorialScholarship: Luther Groth (‘05)Faculty AwardsSmall Animal Clinical Sciences-Teaching Award: Dr. Jane QuandtSmall Animal Clinical Sciences-ClinicalAward: Dr. Jane QuandtSmall Animal Clinical Sciences-Resident Award: Dr. Brian HusbandsJames O. Hanson ContinuingEducation Award: Dr. Richard ScrogginCarl J. Norden 2002 DistinguishedTeacher Award: Dr. Victor CoxMark of Excellence Award: Dr. MichaelMurtaugh15

NEWS NEWS NEWU of M Veterinarians Care forSled Dogs at Iditarod, Yukon QuestJustine Lee, D.V.M., assistant clinical professor, traveled toAlaska in March to work as a trail veterinarian at the IditarodTrail Sled Dog Race.She was one of 40veterinarians fromaround the world whowas responsible forsafeguarding theJustine Lee, D.V.M., worked as a trail veterinarianat the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March.health of approximately85 teams of 16sled dogs – a total ofmore than 1,300 animals– signed up toparticipate in theannual race.The Iditarod Trailruns more than 1,000 miles, from Anchorage in southeasternAlaska to Nome in the far north. In addition to pre-race checkups,each dog undergoes an exam at each of 26 checkpoints alongthe way.At each checkpoint, veterinarians insure that every dog is in goodcondition to continue the race. Among the problems they see aresore, swollen, or injured joints, muscles, and tendons, foot padcracks and abrasions, stress diarrhea, and dehydration. Dogs thatare not running well or are experiencing problems that do notrespond to treatment arepulled from the race andflown to Anchorage for treatmentif necessary. The rest oftheir team then continues therace without them, takinganywhere from 9 to 20 daysor more to finish. Lee was onthe trail for two weeks, duringwhich she worked at severalcheckpoints.Gregg Phillips, D.V.M., worked at theYukon Quest in February.Lee also worked at the 1997,2002, and 2003 Iditarods, and always comes away with a sense ofadmiration for the dogs. “They’re great dogs,” she says. “Greatathletes.”Lee wasn’t the only representative of the College to work withsled dogs this past winter. In February, Gregg Phillips, a fourthyearveterinary student, worked at the Yukon Quest, a 1,000-milerace between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Whitehorse, Yukon. Part ofa team of 11 veterinarians, Phillips was on the trail for 16 days,driving to some checkpoints and flying to others in bush planes.“It was a phenomenal experience I’ll never forget,” he says. “I’mgoing back next year.”Alumni NotesDale J. Kressin, D.V.M., 1983 alumnus,received veterinary dentistry and oral surgeryboard certification. Congratulationsto Dr. Kressin for his certification into thiselite group of colleagues.Patricia Olson, D.V.M., 1970 alumna,was named executive director of theMorris Animal Foundation.16Merry C. Crimi, D.V.M., 1978 alumna,received the American Animal HospitalAssociation Practitioner of the Year Awardat the association's 71st Annual Meeting.Given for outstanding contributions to theprofession and the community, the awardis the association's highest honor.Andres Gil, Ph.D., 1993 alumnus, was awinner of a 2004 DistinguishedLeadership Award for Internationals, aUniversity of Minnesota award for thosewho have distinguished themselves as leadersin their professional careers. His thesison foot and mouth disease was creditedwith assisting in the eradication of the diseasefrom Uraguay, his native country. Dr.Gil is currently head of the epidemiologicalunit at the Ministry of Livestock,Agriculture, and Fisheries in Montevideo,Uraguay, as well as the head of theBiostatistics and Informatics Departmentat the Universidad de la Republica.

S NEWS NEWNestlé Purina Memories GardenOn May 18, the College hosted itsannual brick dedication ceremonyand reception for donors at theNestlé Purina Memories Garden.People shared pictures, poems, andother special memories of theircompanion animals.The Nestlé Purina MemoriesGarden serves as a special place toremember all animals that havetouched a human life. The gardenprovides a private, outdoor place forpet owners and their pets.Veterinary Medical Center clientscan purchase a brick engraved withtheir own special inscription honoringtheir pet’s life and the specialrelationship they shared. The brickis a lasting legacy in memory of their pet.For additional information about purchasing a brick, please contact StephaniePommier at 612-624-6146 or pommi001@umn.edu.KudosDean Jeffrey S. Klausner received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from theUniversity of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine on Apr. 17.John Collister, an assistant professor in the Veterinary and Biomedical SciencesDepartment, was awarded a four-year grant of $825,000 by the National Institutesof Health (NIH) for his research, “Circumventricular Organs and CardiovascularRegulation.”Sheri Ross, teaching assistant, will be awarded the 2004 Student AmericanVeterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Teaching Excellence Award in the clinicalsciences category at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting inJuly. This award recognizes outstanding veterinary faculty members who botheducate and inspire their students. Students nominated Dr. Ross for the award.The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) honored the VeterinaryMedical Center for its 25-year commitment to excellence at its 71st annual meetingin Tampa, Florida, on Mar. 23.In an annual poll, readers of the Minnesota Women's Press voted the VeterinaryMedical Center's small animal hospital as their favorite veterinary clinic for their pet.A gift toanimals thatwill last forever!A will or living trust is a statementabout what matters most in yourlife. It ensures that your intentionsare clearly understood and will befollowed by those administeringyour estate. If you value the work ofthe College, consider leaving a giftto the College from your estate.College development staff will beglad to provide you with the appropriatelanguage for your will ortrust or develop with you a memorandumof agreement to ensure thatyour gift is put to work just as youdreamt it would be.Or it can be as simple as designatingthe College as a beneficiary thenext time you sign your employeebenefitforms. If your heirs are limited,or you feel that they have sufficientfinancial resources withother assets, realize your dream ofproviding for animals and theirwelfare for future generations.We don’t always think of contingencyarrangements, but you maywant to consider the College if theunforeseen happens and your estaterequires a contingency heir. Formore information, without obligation,contact Dawne Brown White,interim development director, at612-624-6744 or whit0517@umn.edu.17

INDUSTRY ■ INDUSTRY ■ INDUSTRY ■ INDUSTRY ■ INDUSTRYIndustry Support forVeterinary OutreachIndustry sponsorship of the college’s continuing educationprograms takes many forms, but all help reduce program costs,which keep registration fees at an economical level and makelearning opportunities more available.Some sponsorships are directdollar contributions that helpoffset the costs of speaker travel,wet labs, refreshment breaks,meals, and space rental. TheAllen D. Leman SwineConference receives this kind ofsupport year after year fromAgStar, Boehringer IngelheimVetmedica, Danbred NorthAmerica, MVP Laboratories,Novartis Animal Vaccines, PIC,PigCHAMP, and ScheringPlough Animal Health. TheLayer Schools and TurkeySchools receive similar supportfrom Fort Dodge AnimalHealth and the MolecularBioTechnology Workshop fromAffymetrix, BioRad, BD Biosciences, and Qiagen. TheMather Lecture Series has received support from Hill’sPet Nutrition and Waltham/Royal Canin.Other sponsors make it possible for participants to gain valuableexperience by providing instruments, equipment, andsupplies for participants to use during hands-on wet labs.Cislak, Pfizer, and Summit Hill Labs have provided this typeof support for the Dentistry Workshop Series, AccuVet Laserfor the Small Animal Laser Workshop and Wet Lab. BDBiosciences, BioRad, Brinkmann Instruments, FisherScientific, ISC BioExpress, LabSource, Perkin Elmer-Applied Biosystems, Pharmacia Biotech, Qiagen, andSarstedt make it possible to offer the extensive lab experiencesthat are part of the Molecular Biotechnology Workshop.Other companies provide extra value to our programs by offeringthe opportunity for discussion and interaction in a moreCarlos Pijoan, professor, gives a keynote address at the 2003 Allen D.Leman Swine Conference, which received significant industry support.relaxed atmosphere. It is important to provide time for colleaguesto learn from each other, reconnect with old acquaintances,and build camaraderie with new associates. Biomunehosts a “get acquainted” reception at the Turkey and LayerSchools; Alpharma, ElancoAnimal Health, and PfizerAnimal Health host receptionsat the Allen D. Leman SwineConference; and MonsantoDairy Business hosts anevening social event at theMinnesota Dairy HealthConference. Many other companiessupport the dairy andswine conferences through participationas exhibitors in thetrade show, paying fees thathelp underwrite some of theexpenses of the conference.Other companies have providedsupport that has allowed thecollege to develop new formatsfor providing information. Forexample, Monsanto provided the support for developing theDairyCOMP 305 training lectures into a Web-based course,making it accessible to registrants in their homes. The supportof Valley Agricultural Software also helped make thispossible.“These companies are committed to improving the veterinaryprofession through education and value their associationwith the University of Minnesota,” says Jan Swanson, director,Veterinary Outreach. “We work collaboratively withmany of these companies to determine their needs and structureour educational programs to enhance the skills andexpertise of our program participants to meet those needs.Thanks to the sponsorships provided by our industry partners,the college is able to provide better programs and connectwith more people.”18

Upcoming EventsOpen to publicFamily Fun Nights: Thursdays, July 8, July 15,July 22, July 29, Aug. 5, and Aug. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.,The Raptor Center, 1920 Fitch Ave., St. Paul Campus,University of Minnesota, Free! To register, call 612-624-4745. Contact: The Raptor Center, raptor@umn.edu,www.raptor.cvm.umn.eduPet First Aid: August 17 from 6-10 p.m., American RedCross will deliver first aid knowledge with a veterinarianledbehind-the-scenes tour. Contact: American RedCross, 651-291-6704.Veterinary Medical Center■ Comprehensive, innovativemedical services■ Open 24 hours a day,7 days a week■ Fully staffed intensivecare unitEmergency: 612-625-9711Small Animal: 612-625-1919Large Animal: 612-625-6700www.cvm.umn.edu/vmcVeterinary Diagnostic Laboratory612-625-8787800-605-8787Fax 612-624-8707mvdl@tc.umn.eduwww.mvdl.umn.eduPublic Relations612-624-6228willi320@umn.eduVET MEDContact UsThe Raptor Center612-624-4745Fax 612-624-8740www.raptor.cvm.umn.eduVeterinary Outreach Programs612-624-3434www.cvm.umn.edu/outreachStudent Affairs and Admissions612-624-4747www.cvm.umn.edu/admissionsDevelopment/Alumni612-624-6744www.cvm.umn.edu/devalumniState Fair: August 26-September 6. Miracle of BirthCenter: See baby animals born and learn what veterinarians do everyday to safeguard animals’ health and well-being. Free with paid admissionto fair.Fall Raptor Release: Sept. 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Gale Woods,Minnetrista, Minn. Free! Contact: The Raptor Center, 612-624-4745,raptor@umn.edu, www.raptor.cvm.umn.eduMini-Vet School (first of six sessions): Oct. 5. Contact: VeterinaryOutreach Programs, 612-624-3434 or vop@umn.eduFall Fest 2004: Connecting U: Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free eventfor alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and community members.Learn about bioscience and biotechnology, explore healthy foods andhealthy lives, delve into environmental and renewable energy, viewchildren, youth, and families initiatives, tour buildings, barns, and animalhospitals, and enjoy the Harvest Bowl breakfast. Sponsored by theCollege of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences, College ofBiological Sciences, College of Human Ecology, College of VeterinaryMedicine, and the Parents Association.Veterinary Continuing EducationLaser Workshop: Basics, July 17; Advanced Procedures, July 18.Molecular BioTechnology Workshop: July 19-23, University ofMinnesota St. Paul Campus.Dental Radiology Techniques and Interpretation for VeterinaryTeams: July 24.Epidemiological Skills for Swine Practitioners: Aug. 6-7.Basic Dental Oral Surgery and Pain Management: Aug. 13.Allen D. Leman Swine Conference: Sept. 18-21,RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minn.Swine Disease Eradication Center Symposium: Sept. 19.Epidemiological Skills for Swine Practitioners: Oct. 1-2.To register, contact Veterinary Outreach Programs, 612-624-3434 orvop@umn.eduCreditsVolume 3 Number 3 Summer 2004Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine.................Jeffrey KlausnerEditor ....................................................................................Jan WilliamsWriters .................Mariah Carroll, Sue Kirchoff, and Jan WilliamsDesigner ............................................................................Shawn WelchProduction Supervisor ...................................Michelle Mero RiedelPrinted on recycled paper with minimum 10% postconsumer waste.The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to itsprograms, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.Photographers.......................Michelle Mero Riedel, Sue KirchoffDesigned and printed at Universityof Minnesota Printing Services.

College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Minnesota1365 Gortner AvenueSt. Paul, Minnesota 55108Nonprofit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDMpls., MN.Permit No. 155Change Service RequestedIn Memory ofWilliam the ConquerorUniversity of Minnesota law professor Judith T.Younger and her family moved to Minnesota in1984. After Judith’s husband passed away in 1988,she bought a black poodle she named William theConqueror.“William was an unusual dog,” says Judith. “Hewas quite royal – like a prince.”William became ill in 2001, and Judith’s veterinarianreferred her to the Veterinary Medical Centerfor treatment. At that time he was diagnosed withold dog syndrome, a memory-related disorder thatcauses disorientation and decreased responsiveness.Within a week of being treated, William wasback to himself again. But the following year, hewas diagnosed with immune-mediated hemolyticanemia, a disease that destroys red blood cellsfaster than new cells can be produced. He diedlater that year due to complications of the disease.“The doctors worked hard to save William,” saysJudith. “I was happy to know he was in the marveloushands of the staff at the U of M. They trulyloved and cared for him.”Judith T. Younger and William the Conqueror.In memory of William the Conqueror, Judithdonated $25,000. The generous contribution providedthe funds to purchase new medical equipmentfor the medical center. Thank you, Judithand William the Conqueror.