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The School of Veterinary MedicineBulletin • 2008-2009

About the CoverThe illustration on the front cover is a hand-pulled serigraph by Canadian artist Margo Splane.Underemployed Border Collie was an award winner at the 21st International Exhibition on Animals in Artheld at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, March 29-April 27, 2008.

veterinarym2008–09 Bulletin 1School ofVeterinary Medicine Bulletin2008-09 Issue • August 2008 • Volume 100 • Number 13/08The LSU catalog and bulletin series (ISSN 0744-4613, 359-070) is published by Louisiana State Universityand Agricultural & Mechanical College four times a year: once in April, once in June, once in July, andonce in August. Periodicals postage paid at Baton Rouge 70803. Copies of this bulletin may be obtainedfrom–and change of address, undeliverable copies, and other mail sent to–School of Veterinary Medicine,LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803.Statement of AccreditationLouisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is accredited by the Commission onColleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral,and professional degrees.The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is the recognizedregional accrediting body in the 11 U.S. southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia) for those institutions ofhigher education that award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees. The Commission onColleges is the representative body of the College Delegate Assembly and is charged with carrying outthe accreditation process. The address is 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033; telephone404-679-4500.The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by the Council on Education of the AmericanVeterinary Medical Association.This bulletin was compiled and edited by the Office of Academic Affairs and theSchool of Veterinary Medicine.Effective date of this bulletin • Fall 2008

2 School of Veterinary MedicineThis School of Veterinary Medicine Bulletinrepresents a flexible program of the current educationalplans, offerings, and requirements thatmay be altered from time to time to carry out thepurposes and objectives of the School and theUniversity. The provisions of this publication donot constitute an offer for a contract that may beaccepted by you through registration and enrollmentin the University. The University reserves theright to change any provision, offering, or requirementat any time within the student’s period ofstudy at the University. LSU further reserves theright to require you to withdraw from the Universityfor cause at any time.LSU assures equal opportunity for all qualifiedpersons without regard to race, creed, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin,physical or mental disability, marital status, orveteran’s status in the admission to, participationin, and treatment or employment in the programsand activities the University operates. Anyonehaving questions or complaints regarding equalopportunity at LSU should contact the Office ofEqual Opportunity Programs, 304 Thomas BoydHall, LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803; 225-578-8200. Persons believing they have beendiscriminated against contrary to federal law areentitled to make an inquiry or file a complaint withthe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,701 Loyola Ave., Suite 600, New Orleans,Louisiana 70113; or the U.S. Department ofEducation, Office of Civil Rights, 1200 Main TowerBuilding, Dallas, Texas 75202.Graduate Student ResponsibilityAs a graduate student, you must assume fullresponsibility for knowledge of rules and regulationsof the Graduate School and departmentalrequirements concerning your individual degreeprogram. Since requirements and programs aresubject to change, you should at all times beaware of current regulations.For More InformationIf you would like more information about veterinaryprograms and activities, please write or callthe School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana StateUniversity, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803; 225-578-9900, or contact specific offices directly.Several offices are listed below for your convenience:Veterinary Teaching Hospital & ClinicsLarge Animals • 225-578-9500Small Animals • 225-578-9600Office of Admissions, School of VeterinaryMedicine • 225-578-9537E-mail: admissions@vetmed.lsu.eduOffice of the Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine• 225-578-9903www.vetmed.lsu.edu

tableofcont2008–09 Bulletin 3ContentsVeterinary School Calendar 2008-09....... 4Graduate Calendar 2008-09....................... 5The University............................................. 8Mission...................................................... 9The School of Veterinary Medicine........ 11History..................................................... 11Degrees.................................................. 11Departments............................................ 11Veterinary Medicine Library......................... 12Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinics......... 12Student and Faculty Code of Ethics............ 13The Professional Program...................... 15Admission Requirements........................... 15Residence Classification............................ 15Minimum Prerequisites for Admission.......... 16Admission Procedures.............................. 18Scholastic Regulations.............................. 19Pre-exposure Rabies Vaccination............... 21Professionalism........................................ 21Academic Dishonesty............................... 21Licensure Requirements............................ 21The Advanced Studies Program............ 24Graduate Academic Programs................... 24Areas of Specialization.............................. 24Admission................................................ 25Financial Assistance.................................. 25Graduate Professional Studies................... 25Fees & Financial Aid............................... 27Application Fee......................................... 27Professional Fees..................................... 27Graduation Fees....................................... 27Other Fees.............................................. 27Fees - Veterinary Medicine Students........... 28Fees - Graduate Students......................... 29Required Fees......................................... 30Payment of Fees...................................... 32Refund of Fees........................................ 32Veterans’ Benefits..................................... 33Financial Aid............................................. 33Student Services..................................... 38University Housing.................................... 38Dining Plans............................................. 38Student Health Center.............................. 38Student Accident and SicknessInsurance Plan......................................... 39Postal Service.......................................... 39Courses of Instruction............................ 40Course Numbering System....................... 40Professional Courses................................ 41Graduate Courses................................... 46Faculty...................................................... 51

naryschool4 School of Veterinary MedicineVeterinary School Calendar 08-09Fall Semester • 2008August11 Block 4, Phase II begins 9a.m.15-20 First Year Orientation18 SVM Fall Semester begins18 Classes begin, Years II and III20 Family Orientation and Coating Ceremony21 Classes begin, Year ISeptember1 Labor Day Holiday2 Classes resume, Years I, II and III8 Block 5, Phase II begins 9a.m.October6 Block 6, Phase II begins 9a.m.9-10 Fall Holiday, Years I-IIINovember3 Block 7, Phase II begins 9a.m.17 Fall NAVLE Window begins27-28 Thanksgiving HolidayDecember8 Block 8, Phase II begins 9a.m.12 SVM semester ends13 Fall NAVLE window ends24 Christmas and New Year’s HolidaysbeginsSpring Semester • 2009January1 Christmas and New Year’s Holidays ends5 Semester begins20 Block 9, Phase II begins 9a.m.19 Martin Luther King, Jr. HolidayFebruary5 Year III Phase 1 ends6 Year III Coating Ceremony7 Open House16 Phase 2 begins for Year III; Block 1023-25 Mardi Gras Holidays, Years I and II24 Mardi Gras Holiday for Faculty, Staff andStudentsMarch16 Block 11, Phase II begins 9a.m.21 Great Rover Road Run28 “Animals in Art” Show OpeningReception, SVM Library28 “Animals in Art” Show Exhibit, SVM LibraryopensApril13 Block 12, Phase II begins 9a.m.13-25 Spring NAVLE Window6-10 Spring Break, Years I and II10 Good Friday Holiday26 “Animals in Art” Show Exhibit, SVM LibraryclosesMay8 Semester ends11 Block 1, Phase II begins 9a.m.11 SVM CommencementSummer Term • 2009June8 Block 2, Phase II begins 9a.m.July4 Independence Day Holiday13 Block 2, Phase II begins 9a.m.

graduateca2008–09 Bulletin 5Graduate Calendar 08-09Fall Semester • 2008August1 Final date to apply online to the GraduateSchool for the fall semester14-15 International Student Orientation18-21 Freshman & Transfer Orientation25 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.September1 Labor Day holiday2 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.2 Final date for dropping courses withoutreceiving a grade of “W”4 Final date for adding courses for creditand making section changes4 Final date for adding thesis and dissertationresearch; final date for “degree only”registration5 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool applications for master’s and doctoraldegrees to be awarded at fall commencement12 Final date for departments to recommendto Graduate School appointment ofexamining committees (requests for finalexaminations) for degrees to be awardedat fall commencement12 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool general examination reports fordoctorates to be awarded at spring commencementOctober8 Fall holiday begins, 10:00 p.m.13 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.15 Final date for receipt of graduate admissionapplications for spring semesterwithout paying $25 late fee15 Final date for international applicantsresiding outside the U.S. to apply to theGraduate School for the spring semester13-18 Midsemester exams21 Midsemester grades due, 9:00 a.m.26 Course scheduling for spring semester,spring intersession, and summer termbegins, 5:00 p.m.November7 Final date for resigning from the Universityand/or dropping courses7 Final date to request rescheduling a finalexamination when three examinations arescheduled in 24 hours7 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool the “Program of Study” for thecurrent semester to be counted towardthe doctoral residence requirement14 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool committee examination reportsand approved theses and dissertations,including Graduate School corrections(noon deadline)26 Thanksgiving holiday begins, 10:00 p.m.December1 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.3-7 Concentrated study period(no meetings,social activities, athletic events, or otherextracurricular activities requiring studentparticipation will be scheduled; no majorexaminations will be given in academiccourses other than labs6 Classes end8-13 Final examinations16 Final grades (degree candidates) due,9:00 a.m.17 Final grades (non-degree candidates)due, 9:00 a.m.19 CommencementWintersession • 2008December15 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.15 Final date for dropping courses withoutreceiving a grade of “W”16 Final date for adding courses for creditand making section changes23 Final date for resigning from the Universityand/or dropping courses

6 School of Veterinary Medicine23 Winter holiday begins, 10:00 p.m.January2 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.5 Classes end6 Final examinations8 Final grades due, 9:00 a.m.Spring Semesterc2009January1 Final date to apply online to the GraduateSchool for the spring semester5 International Student Orientation6-8 Freshman & Transfer Orientation12 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.19 Martin Luther King Day holiday20 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.20 Final date for dropping courses withoutreceiving a grade of “W”22 Final date for adding courses for creditand making section changes22 Final date for adding thesis and dissertationresearch; final date for “degree only”registration23 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool applications for master’s anddoctoral degrees to be awarded at springcommencement30 Final date for departments to recommendto Graduate School appointment ofexamining committees (requests forfinal examinations) for degrees to beawarded at spring commencement30 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool general examination reports fordoctorates to be awarded at summercommencementFebruary23-25 Mardi Gras holiday26 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.March2-6 Midsemester exams10 Midsemester grades due, 9:00 a.m.27 Final date for resigning from the Universityand/or dropping courses27 Final date to request rescheduling a finalexamination when three examinations arescheduled in 24 hours29 Course scheduling for summer intersession,fall semester, and wintersessionbegins, 5:00 p.m.April3 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool the Program of Study for the currentsemester to be counted toward thedoctoral residence requirement6-12 Spring Break13 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.17 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool committee examination reportsand approved theses and dissertations,including the Graduate School correctionscorrections (noon deadline)29 Concentrated study period begins. Nomeetings, social activities, athletic events,or other extracurricular activities requiringstudent participation will be scheduled; nomajor examinations will be given in academiccourses other than labsMay2 Classes end3 Concentrated study period ends4-9 Final exams12 Final grades (degree candidates) due,9:00 a.m.13 Final grades (non-degree candidates)due, 9:00 a.m.15 Final date for receipt of graduate admissionapplications for summer term or fallsemester without paying $25 late fee15 Final date to apply online to the GraduateSchool for the summer term15 Final date for international applicantsresiding outside the U.S. to apply to theGraduate School for the summer termand fall semester15 CommencementSpring Intersession • 2009May14 Classes begin14 Final date for dropping courses withoutreceiving a grade of “W”15 Final date for adding courses for creditand making section changes26 Final date for resigning from the Universityand/or dropping courses29 Classes end

2008–09 Bulletin 730 Final examinationsJune2 Final grades due, 9:00 a.m.Summer Term • 2009Session AJune1 International Student Orientation2-4 Freshman & Transfer Orientation8 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.10 Final date for dropping courses withoutreceiving a grade of “W”11 Final date for adding courses for creditand making section changes11 Final date for adding thesis and dissertationresearch; final date for “degree only”registration12 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool applications for master’s and doctoraldegrees to be awarded at summercommencement12 Final date for departments to recommendto Graduate School appointment ofexamining committees (requests for finalexaminations) for degrees to be awardedat summer commencement12 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool general examination reports fordoctorates to be awarded at fall commencement29 Midsemester examination period beginsJuly1 Midsemester examination period ends3 Independence Day holiday6 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.7 Midterm grades due, 9:00 a.m.10 Final date for submitting to GraduateSchool committee examination reportsand approved theses and dissertations,including Graduate School corrections(noon deadline)14 Final date for resigning from the Universityand/or dropping courses27 Classes end28 Concentrated study day29-30 Final examination periodAugust4 Final grades (degree candidates) due,9:00 a.m.5 Final grades (non-degree candidates)due, 9:00 a.m.7 CommencementSession B(See Session A for Graduate School deadlines.)June1 International Student Orientation2-4 Freshman & Transfer Orientation29 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.July1 Final date for dropping courses withoutreceiving a grade of “W”2 Final date for adding courses for creditand making section changes3 Independence Day holiday6 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.22 Final date for resigning from the Universityand/or dropping courses31 Classes endAugust1 Final exams4 Final grades (degree candidates) due,9:00 a.m.5 Final grades (non-degree candidates)due, 9:00 a.m.7 CommencementSummer Intersession • 2009August3 Classes begin, 7:30 a.m.3 Final date for dropping courses withoutreceiving a grade of “W”4 Final date for adding courses for creditand making section changes11 Final date for resigning from the Universityand/or dropping courses14 Classes end15 Final exams18 Final grades due, 9:00 a.m.

euniversity8 School of Veterinary MedicineThe UniversityLSU today holds a prominent position in Americanhigher education and is committed to meetingthe challenge of pursuing intellectual developmentfor its students, expanding the bounds of knowledgethrough research, and creating economicopportunities for Louisiana. LSU is in a state ofdynamic transformation–changing and evolvingto meet the needs of its students, faculty, andthe people of Louisiana. LSU 2010, the nationalflagship agenda, brings into focus the University’scommitment to excellence at every level. The goalof this agenda is to have LSU reach the uppertier of national prominence by the year 2010, theUniversity’s 150th anniversary.LSU, one of only 21 universities nationwidedesignated as a land-grant, sea-grant, andspace-grant institution, also holds the CarnegieFoundation’s Doctoral/Research–Extensive designation.LSU’s instructional programs include197 undergraduate and graduate/professionaldegrees.The University attracts about 15 percent ofthe state’s total enrollment in higher education,and LSU students come from many ethnic andreligious backgrounds. The student body consistsof more than 30,500 students from 50 statesand approximately 120 foreign countries. Althoughthe average age of undergraduates is 21, manyolder students also pursue degrees at LSU. Thestudent body is 52 percent women and 48 percentmen.Since its first commencement in 1869, LSUhas awarded more than 194,000 degrees. TheUniversity produces about 26 percent of Louisiana’sbachelor’s graduates, approximately 23percent of the master’s graduates, and about 55percent of the doctoral graduates. In 2005-06,LSU awarded 5,799 degrees.With more than 170,000 alumni, LSU ranksin the top 10 percent in the nation in number ofgraduates. Its alumni have distinguished themselvesin politics, agriculture, business, education,engineering, science, the arts, sports, and entertainment.The University is a member of the AmericanCouncil on Education, an organization ofaccredited post-secondary educational institutionsfounded in 1918; the National Associationof State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges,founded in 1962 to represent the major publicuniversities and land grant institutions; and theAmerican Association of State Colleges and Universities,a select group of leading public institutionsof higher education.LSU is accredited by the Commission on Collegesof the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools to award bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral,and professional degrees.The LSU System, composed of nine institutionson 10 campuses in five cities, as well as 10public hospitals in 10 cities, was established byan act of the Louisiana legislature on February 6,1965. Other components of the System are theLSU Agricultural Center (headquartered in BatonRouge); the Hebert Law Center, Baton Rouge;the LSU Medical Center (with two campuses inNew Orleans and one in Shreveport and includingthe Schools of Allied Health Professions,Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing, and GraduateSchool); the University of New Orleans and LSUin Shreveport, both four-year institutions; LSU atAlexandria and LSU at Eunice, both two-year institutions;and the Charity Hospital System.The governing body of the LSU System is theBoard of Supervisors, composed of 16 members.Chief administrative officers of the University Systemare the President, Executive Vice President,Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice Presidentfor Human Resources & Risk Management, andVice President for Property and Facilities Administration.The LSU Agricultural Center, including theLouisiana Agricultural Experiment Station and theLouisiana Cooperative Extension Service andInternational Programs, has more than 200 facultymembers who hold joint appointments with LSU.The Experiment Station has research programs inBaton Rouge and at branch stations throughout

2008–09 Bulletin 9Louisiana. The Extension Service disseminatesresults of research throughout the state throughspecialists, county agents, and home economistsin every parish.The Paul M. Hebert Law Center, originallyestablished in 1906, became an autonomousunit of the LSU System in 1977. In 1979, it wasrenamed in honor of Paul M. Hebert, who servedas dean from 1937 to 1977.All references in this catalog to “Louisiana StateUniversity,” “LSU,” or “the University,” are to beunderstood as meaning the institution in BatonRouge (whose full name is Louisiana State Universityand Agricultural & Mechanical College).Any reference to the LSU System or to any otherinstitution(s) within the System will be clearly indicated.MissionAs the flagship institution of the state, the visionof Louisiana State University is to be a leadingdoctoral research–extensive university, challengingundergraduate and graduate students to achievethe highest levels of intellectual and personaldevelopment. Designated as a land-grant, seagrant,and space-grant institution, the missionof Louisiana State University is the generation,preservation, dissemination, and application ofknowledge and cultivation of the arts.

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schoolofvet2008–09 Bulletin 11The School of Veterinary MedicineHistoryThe school admitted its first students to theprofessional curriculum during the 1973-74academic year. The original entering class consistedof 36 students, all residents of Louisiana.The school participates in the Southern RegionalEducation Board’s (SREB) program for educationin veterinary medicine. Training contracts providea limited number of entering spaces for qualifiedcandidates from Arkansas. In addition, a limitednumber of highly qualified, nonresident applicantsare admitted under the school’s special admissionpolicy.The school has an excellent faculty supportedby modern equipment. The Veterinary MedicineBuilding, located on the west side of the campusnear the Mississippi River, was dedicated in October1978. It houses three academic departments,the Veterinary Medicine Library, the VeterinaryTeaching Hospital & Clinics, and the LouisianaAnimal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. The facilitiesat the Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinicsare used as laboratories providing students withintroductions to clinical cases and animal diseaseproblems, as well as to methods and techniquesused in their solution. The clinical case load at thehospital, in-field services, and herd health programsoffer ample opportunities for education ofthe complete veterinarian.The school library, located in the VeterinaryMedicine Building, provides a resource sufficientto support programs in instruction, research, andservice.The LSU veterinary education program hasmet all essential requirements for an acceptableschool, as established by the Council on Educationof the American Veterinary Medical Association,the national accrediting agency for veterinarymedical education in the U.S. Full accreditationwas granted in 1977 and reaffirmed in 1984,1991, 1998, and 2005. In addition, a certificate ofcommendation for excellence from the LouisianaBoard of Regents was awarded in 1980. In 2008,the AVMA Council on Education revised the statusto limited accreditation pending the expansion ofequine disease isolation facilities and the developmentof additional objective criteria to documentthe excellence of graduates of the schoolDegreesThe School of Veterinary Medicine offers theprofessional Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)degree. Advanced degrees–the Master of Scienceand Doctor of Philosophy–in veterinary medicalsciences are offered through the GraduateSchool.DepartmentsComparative Biomedical SciencesThe Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences is comprised of Veterinary Anatomyand Cell Biology and Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology,and Toxicology, formerly two distinctdepartments. The department is responsible forinstruction in a major portion of the professionalcurriculum in Year I: namely, anatomy (cell/molecular,developmental, microscopic, and gross) andphysiology. Gross anatomy and histology eachhave laboratory sessions that correlate with lecturepresentations. Other first year courses includebiochemistry and neuroscience. Pharmacologyand toxicology are presented as separate coursesin Years II and III.Opportunities also exist for students in theprofessional curriculum to conduct research in thelaboratories of various faculty under the auspicesof an NIH T32 training grant, Merck-Merial or individualresearch grants of the faculty.The department is actively engaged in biomedicalresearch with an underlying theme of molecularmedicine. Numerous extramurally fundedfaculty participate in an active graduate trainingprogram. Advanced study leads to the MS orPhD degree in veterinary medical sciences. Centralresearch facilities include a microscopy center,analytical chemistry laboratory with proteomicscapabilities, and an inhalation research facility.

12 School of Veterinary MedicineResearch is ultimately oriented toward improvinganimal and human health and in expanding basicbiomedical knowledge.Pathobiological SciencesThe Department of Pathobiological Sciencesprovides teaching and training in the emphasisareas of bacteriology, epidemiology, immunology,parasitology, pathology, and virology.Departmental faculty are involved in all levels ofthe professional curriculum, providing lecture andlaboratory experiences in bacteriology, mycology,immunology, epidemiology, pathology, parasitology,community health, and virology, as well asinstruction in the practical application of necropsytechniques, all using cases received from the VeterinaryTeaching Hospital & Clinics and the LouisianaAnimal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.Advanced studies in the department lead tothe MS and PhD degrees in veterinary medicalsciences for both DVM and non-DVM graduatestudents. Graduate courses are offered inall disciplines associated with the department.Basic and applied research is conducted in theareas of molecular pathogenesis, animal diseaseprocesses, infectious and parasitic diseases, andhost response to disease.The departmental faculty provides a varietyof services in support of the clinical and instructionalprograms of the school, including clinicalpathology, cytology, postmortem examination,diagnostic parasitology, and aquatic animal diseasediagnosis. Central research services includea molecular biology center, Gene Lab, a flowcytometry lab, histology lab, and a cell and organculture center.Veterinary Clinical SciencesThe Department of Veterinary Clinical Scienceshas responsibility for the instructional program inthe diagnosis, treatment, and control of animaldiseases. Departmental faculty contributes a majorshare of the instruction in Years II, III, and IV andparticipates in problem-based learning in Years I,II, and III. Classroom lectures and discussions ofthe diagnosis and medical or surgical treatmentof diseases are augmented by laboratory trainingin diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Thosemembers of the faculty with concurrent appointmentsto the Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinicsprovide in-depth clinical training to studentsregistered in Phase II courses.The modern veterinary teaching hospital, completewith sophisticated diagnostic equipment,accepts animal patients from Louisiana and surroundingstates for diagnosis and treatment. Thisfacility enables the faculty to offer advanced trainingto interns and residents and continuing educationto veterinary professionals.Advanced studies in the department lead to theMS and PhD degrees in veterinary medical sciences.Research is conducted by departmentalfaculty on projects related to the clinical sciencesin collaboration with other departments of theschool and University.School of VeterinaryMedicine LibraryThe LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Libraryis the major health science library in the greaterBaton Rouge area. The library is a member of theLouisiana Library Network and the South CentralRegion of the National Network of Libraries ofMedicine. The Library is a significant partner in theeducational and research programs of the Schoolof Veterinary Medicine. Centrally located on thefirst floor of the School of Veterinary Medicine, theLibrary offers both print and electronic resourcesdealing with all aspects of veterinary medicine.Patrons have access to not only those resourcesunique to the SVM Library, but also the resourcesprovided by the main campus libraries.The Library’s collection includes topics ofhuman medicine, comparative medicine, publichealth, the animal sciences, and other relatedareas. Provided each fall is an orientation toincoming students. This orientation is availableto anyone upon request throughout the year.Reference and interlibrary loan services are alsoavailable. The library is consistently moving forwardin its partnership with the veterinary medicine communityand looks forward to working with you.Veterinary TeachingHospital & ClinicsThe school provides veterinary care to animalpatients through its Veterinary Teaching Hospital &Clinics. A robust primary, secondary, and tertiarycare caseload provides the case material for theinstruction of professional students and post-DVM

2008–09 Bulletin 13interns and residents. The Small and Large AnimalClinics are subdivided into services that equatewith Phase II courses. The Large Animal Clinicincludes equine medicine and surgery service,ophthalmology service, farm animal medicineand surgery service, field service (rural practice),equine ambulatory service, and theriogenologyservice (reproductive health and disease). TheSmall Animal Clinic includes companion animalmedicine service, companion animal surgery service,anesthesia service, cardiology service, ophthalmologyservice, dermatology service, oncologyand radiation therapy service, exotic animal medicineand surgery service, and physical therapyand rehabilitation service.These services are supported by radiologyand diagnostic imaging, cat scan (and scan MRI),clinical pathology, pharmacy, nuclear medicine,companion animal intensive care unit, large animalintensive care unit, and clinical diagnostic services,including the various diagnostic support laboratoriesof the school.The Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinicsoperate as a fee-for-service enterprise of theschool. The fees generated provide most ofits operating budget. Many of the patients arereferred to the hospital from private practitionersfrom Louisiana and the surrounding states, butreferrals are not required.Student and FacultyCode of EthicsI. PreambleThe students and faculty of the LSU Schoolof Veterinary Medicine consider the cultivation ofethical standards by its members to be of primaryimportance in upholding the honor and integrityof the veterinary profession. The school expectsits members to maintain standards of personaldiscipline that are in harmony with its educationalgoals; to observe national, state, and local laws aswell as school and University regulations; and torespect the rights, privileges, and property of others.An atmosphere more conducive to educationwill be promoted by a mutual respect and trustamong the members of the community of studentsand faculty. The status of such a relationshipbetween students and faculty will depend onthe behavior of these individuals, and the responsibilityof defining acceptable behavior will fall uponthe student/faculty community as a whole.II. ArticlesThe members of the community of studentsand faculty endorse the following guidelines fortheir mutual interactions. It must be emphasizedthat these guidelines are of a general nature,provided as a basis for the intended mood of thedocument, and are not to be interpreted as a toolfor airing petty grievances.A. The members are expected not to engagein any conduct that tends to provide unfairadvantage for students in any academicmatter. Examples of this provision includegiving or receiving unauthorized aid during anexamination and harboring study materialsneeded by an individual, class, or the studentbody as a whole.B. The members are expected not to extendto individual students privileged informationconcerning examinations that gives unfairadvantages to those students.C. The members are expected not to seekprivileged information concerning examinationsin addition to that information that isdisseminated to the entire class.D. The members are expected not to participatein any conduct that intentionallyobstructs or disrupts a member’s education,teaching, or research, and they areexpected not to cause intentional destructionor deprivation of the property of a member orthe school.E. The members are expected not to slanderor anonymously accuse each other.F. The members are expected not to accuse,publicly or privately, any member throughany channel other than one in which suchperson may have the opportunity to defendhimself or herself.III. ResponsibilityThe establishment of a relationship based ontrust is the responsibility of every member of thecommunity. The members should, therefore, takepositive steps to maintain this atmosphere and tocorrect any situation that might damage it.IV. Institution and AmendmentThis document will become an official statement

14 School of Veterinary Medicineof the community of students and faculty uponvote of approval by two thirds of the members ofthe student body and by approval of the facultybody. This document, or any part thereof, may berepealed or amended at any time, providing theproposal is presented orally to the members ofthe community and is posted for one month priorto vote. A vote of approval by two thirds of thestudent body and approval by the faculty body isnecessary for these changes.V. PromulgationThe Executive Board of the Student Chapter,American Veterinary Medical Association, willprovide all new members of the community witha copy of this document. In addition, the sameboard shall explain the provisions of this documenteach school year during the orientation of theincoming freshman class.VI. AddendumWithin the School of Veterinary Medicine, thepursuit of allegations through the following outlinedchannels is strictly voluntary. The proper channels,open to any member of the community who isaware of activity that might damage this trust, arethe following:1. privately consult the individual in question;2. consult the mentor of the class, if this beappropriate; and/or3. consult the respective year coordinator, whomay bring the matter to the faculty standingcommittee.As a point of information to all members of thecommunity, the above procedural channels aresummarized from the current editions of the followingdocuments, as they apply to the School ofVeterinary Medicine: Faculty Handbook; AdministrativeOrganization and Faculty Committees,School of Veterinary Medicine; Code of StudentConduct; and Bill of Student Rights.(Approved by the student body and faculty,April 1976.)

professiona2008–09 Bulletin 15The Professional ProgramAdmission RequirementsIf you are contemplating a career in veterinarymedicine, you should acquire a sound foundationin the biological and physical sciences and a generalknowledge of the arts and humanities in bothhigh school and college. In addition, you shouldbe motivated by a respect for animals, a sinceredesire to serve the public, a propensity for the biologicaland medical sciences, and a deep interestin promotion of the health of animal and humanpopulations. You must have a high aptitude forscientific study and must possess an excellentmoral and ethical character.Candidates for the DVM degree must completea minimum of six years of college education. Thisincludes two or more years of pre-veterinary educationand four years of professional education.The pre-veterinary requirements may be completedat LSU or at any other accredited collegeor university offering courses of the quality andcontent of those prescribed in the LSU GeneralCatalog.The minimum requirement of 66 semesterhours, including 20 hours of elective courses,may be completed in two years. Successfulcompletion of a pre-veterinary program does notensure admission to the school for professionaltraining. Typically, there are more qualified applicantseach year than there are spaces available tothe entering class. Instruction in the four-year programis available only through the School of VeterinaryMedicine at LSU. Scholastic achievementis measured by performance in the prescribedpre-professional courses. A minimum grade-pointaverage of 3.0 (“A” = 4.00) in these courses isrequired for consideration for admission. A gradeof less than “C” in a required course is unacceptable.Physical education activity courses may notbe used as electives for meeting pre-professionalrequirements. Requirements are not waived in lieuof work experience.Credit earned through advanced standing isacceptable, but is not used in the computationof the grade-point average. Evaluation of theapplicant’s record in the pre-professional programis made in accordance with LSU procedures.Credit is not granted for College Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP) general examinations. Grantingof credit for CLEP subject examinations may beconsidered in those subjects recommended byvarious departments of the University upon receiptof test scores indicating the student meets theminimum acceptable scores required by thosedepartments.Residence ClassificationThe LSU School of Veterinary Medicine determineseligibility for classification as a Louisianaresident based on LSU System regulations andevidence provided on the application for admissionand related documents. Regulations relateprimarily to location of the home and place ofemployment. Louisiana applicants must meet allresidence requirements, as stated in Universityregulations.A resident student is defined as one who hasabandoned all prior domiciles and lived in the stateof Louisiana continuously for at least one full year(365 days) immediately preceding the first day ofclasses of the term for which classification as aresident is sought.Individuals living within this state for one yearmust be able to prove there was intent to maintaina residence in Louisiana. Residing in Louisianasolely for educational purposes without evidenceof the intent to remain in Louisiana will not be sufficientfor classification as a resident, regardless ofthe length of time within the state.Factors considered in establishing residency,although not necessarily conclusive, include:• Financial independence from parents residing inanother state or country;• Reliance on Louisiana resources for financialsupport;• Continuous presence in Louisiana during periodswhen not enrolled as a student;• Commitments indicating the intent to stay inLouisiana permanently;

16 School of Veterinary Medicine• Paying Louisiana income taxes as a residentduring the past tax year; and• The absence of these indicators in other statesduring any period for which domicile in Louisianais asserted.Special provisions have been made for adultsmoving to Louisiana for employment purposes,military personnel stationed in Louisiana, andinternational students with immigrant visas. Aninternational student on a student visa is classifiedas a nonresident. Resident classification and allfees are audited and adjusted, if necessary, aftereach registration. Appropriate credits or chargesare then made to the student’s account. For additionalinformation concerning the establishment ofresidency, contact the Office of UndergraduateAdmissions.Applicants from Arkansas must be certified ashaving residence or citizenship established asrequired by the contract state. Inquiries should beaddressed to: Arkansas Department of HigherEducation, 114 E. Capitol Avenue, Little Rock,AR 72201-3818; phone number - (501)371-2000. Residents of Arkansas should also contacttheir program coordinator as early as possible forinformation concerning admission requirements,applications, and residence.Applicants who do not meet either of the tworesidency classifications above are consideredout-of-state residents. If accepted as an out-ofstateresident, an applicant cannot change thisstatus and will be considered an out-of-state residentfor the entire four-year program.Minimum Prerequisitesfor AdmissionAs a pre-veterinary student, you are encouragedto familiarize yourself with admission requirementsfor the professional program at the LSUSchool of Veterinary Medicine. You should seekknowledgeable pre-veterinary counselors and/oradvice when enrolled in pre-professional programsother than at LSU.A minimum of 66 total semester hours isrequired for consideration for admission into theprofessional DVM program. This must include the46 semester credit hours of the courses listedbelow. More specific details regarding coursedescriptions can be found at the School of VeterinaryMedicine Admissions web site at www.vetmed.lsu.edu/admissions. If there are any questionsregarding equivalency of courses, pleasecontact the School of Veterinary Medicine StudentAffairs Office (e-mail: admissions@vetmed.lsu.edu;Phone: 225-578-9538; Fax: 225-578-9546).• Biological Science, 12 sem. hrs. - Must includeat least 8 sem. hrs. (Two-semester coursesequence with laboratory) in general biology orintroductory zoology at a level appropriate forpremedical students. Must also include at least4 sem. hrs. (One-semester course with laboratory)in microbiology. LSU courses - Biology1201, 1202, 1208, 1209, and 2051.• General Chemistry, 8 sem. hrs. - Must includelaboratory and must be at a level for science orengineering majors. LSU courses - Chemistry1201, 1202, 1212.• Organic Chemistry, 3 sem. hrs. - Must coveraliphatic and aromatic compounds, withemphasis on the biological aspects of organicchemistry. LSU course - Chemistry 2060.• Biochemistry, 3 sem. hrs. - Must include 3sem. hrs. of basic concepts and an introductionto the nature and physiological uses ofnatural substances. LSU course - Biochemistry2083.• Mathematics, 6 sem. hrs. - Must be at thecollege algebra/trigonometry level or higher.LSU courses - Mathematics 1021, 1022. Ifyou qualify for more advanced mathematicscourses, you may substitute Mathematics1023 (5 sem. hrs.) for 1021 and 1022.• Physics, 6 sem. hrs. - Must be at a level forscience majors and must include mechanics,heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, andtopics in modern physics. LSU courses - Physics2001, 2002.• Communication Skills, 9 sem. hrs. - Mustinclude 6 sem. hrs. of English composition and3 sem. hrs. of public speaking or interpersonalcommunication course. LSU courses - English1000/1001, 1002 and Communication Studies2010 or 2060.Elective Courses, min. 20 sem. hrs. - In selectingthe remaining required courses for admission tothe professional program, you should considerthe following:• The objective of the DVM program is to offer awell-rounded curriculum in veterinary medical

2008–09 Bulletin 17education enabling the graduate to select froma wide range of professional opportunities. Theselection of elective courses in the pre-professionalcurriculum should reflect the interestsand the objectives of the candidate. Potentialapplicants should plan their programs with therecognition that these elective courses providethe only formal opportunity in the applicant’scollege years to obtain a broad general education.• If you have completed advanced preparatorycourses in high school you are, in all probability,qualified to complete the prerequisites withinfour semesters. These students are encouragedto take higher level university courseswhen so permitted. Applicants who are inadequatelyprepared may find it advantageous tocomplete the pre-veterinary requirements overa longer period.• Although the primary objective of the applicantmay be to complete the pre-veterinary requirements,those who have not previously obtaineda baccalaureate degree are encouraged toplan for alternative career possibilities throughregistration in a degree-granting program whichhas similar course requirements. Several LSUcurricula include all of the minimum mandatoryrequirements. Many other curricula which donot specify all of the requirements allow themas electives.Since not all applicants will gain admission tothe School of Veterinary Medicine on their firstattempt, they should continue in degree programswhile making themselves more competitive insubsequent years. Some students may elect tocomplete a baccalaureate degree in order to pursuegraduate training during the first and secondsummers of the professional program.LSU undergraduate students may want tocontact the College of Agriculture to inquire aboutthe 3+1 program. Through this program, studentswho earn a seat in the School of Veterinary Medicinefollowing completion of the first three yearsof the Animal Science curriculum (102 hrs) mayreceive the B.S. degree following the first yearof the professional DVM curriculum. Contact theLSU Department of Animal Sciences for moreinformation.Important InformationRegarding Coursework• All 46 credit hours listed above must be completedby the end of the spring semester priorto desired matriculation. (i.e. - If applying formatriculation into the fall ‘09 semester, all prerequisitesmust be successfully completed bythe end of the spring ‘09 semester.)• New knowledge, especially in the sciences, isaccruing at a rapid rate and records of studentswho have completed their pre-professionalrequirements several years prior to applicationwill be carefully scrutinized.• Students who are enrolled at accredited institutionsother than LSU must determine thatcourses taken conform in content and qualityto descriptions contained in the latest issueof the LSU General Catalog, which can beaccessed online or obtained for $3 per copyupon request from the LSU Office of StudentRecords & Registration, 112 Thomas BoydHall, LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803. Ifthere is a question as to the course equivalenceof a course taken, please email admissions@vetmed.lsu.edu.Note that full transcriptevaluations are only performed once the applicationcycle has begun.• At least one course in organic chemistry, biology,and physics MUST be completed withinthe last six years, and it is strongly advised thatALL required science courses be completedwithin six calendar years immediately prior toapplication. (For possible fall ‘09 matriculation,all science courses should be completed nofurther back than the fall ‘02 semester.)• Prerequisites taken longer than 10 years agowill typically not be accepted. Written appealsregarding this 10-year policy can be sent to theDirector of Admissions at admissions@vetmed.lsu.edu.• Applicants may choose to re-take a courseto better master the subject at any point. Ifa course that is more than six years old isretaken, the most recent grade will be usedotherwise the two grades will be averagedtogether when computing grade point averages.• Credit earned through advanced standing andadvanced placement exams is acceptable, but

18 School of Veterinary Medicineis not used in the computation of the gradepointaverage. Evaluation of the applicant’srecord in the pre-professional program is madein accordance with LSU procedures. Creditis not granted for College Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP) general examinations. Grantingof credit for CLEP subject examinationsmay be considered in those subjects recommendedby various departments of the Universityupon receipt of test scores indicating thestudent meets the minimum acceptable scoresrequired by those departments.• A Bachelor’s degree is not a requirement foracceptance into the DVM program, althoughapplicants are strongly encouraged to follow anundergraduate degree path in the event thatentrance into the DVM program is not granted.Graduate RecordExamination (GRE)Applicants must take the General GraduateRecord Examination (GRE) in the fall precedingapplication or earlier (i.e. - if applying for matriculationinto the fall ‘09 then the GRE must bereceived no later than Nov. 15, 2008.) Thosestudents following a four-semester program mustcomplete this test soon after beginning the sophomoreyear. Appropriate preparation and selectionof a curriculum that contributes to an acceptablescore are strongly suggested. Applicants who donot have GRE scores submitted by November15 will not be considered for admission into theprogram.The School of Veterinary Medicine requires allapplicants to take the General Graduate RecordExam (subject-specific exams are not accepted).Both the raw scores and the percentile scoresare used in evaluating applicants, with only thehighest individual score is used. GRE scores mustbe received by the School of Veterinary MedicineAdmissions Office no later than November 15,2008. Scores received after November 15 willnot be accepted. Scores are only accepted viaelectronic transfer directly from ETS and applicantsmust have their scores resent for every applicationcycle. The School of Veterinary Medicinehas its own school code for the submissions ofGRE scores. All GRE scores must be sent tothe following codes when submitting your GREscores: School Code - 6381; Department Code- 0617. For information about registering for theGRE, contact the Educational Testing Service at1-800-GRE-CALL or visit their web site at www.gre.org.Admission ProceduresAdmission to the School of Veterinary Medicineis granted only for the fall semester of each schoolyear and only on a full-time basis. A prescribednumber of student spaces is planned for eachclass, and the formal application material withall supporting credentials is required of eachapplicant. Students admitted and enrolled in theschool must be capable of satisfactorily meetingall requirements of the curriculum in veterinarymedicine. Eligible candidates are chosen to beinterviewed by members of the Faculty Committeeon Admissions and Scholastic Standing and arecarefully selected to ensure that they are properlymotivated, competent to undertake the rigorouscourses of professional study, and capable ofmeeting the demands of a professional career.The Faculty Committee on Admissions andScholastic Standing is responsible for determiningthe application procedure and for selectingthe entering class in the professional curriculum.All pre-professional requirements must be completedby the end of the spring semester beforefall matriculation in the LSU School of VeterinaryMedicine. Formal applications must be submittedno later than October 2008, at noon (EDT). Applicationsmust be submitted through the VeterinaryMedical Colleges Application Service (VMCAS).Along with the VMCAS application materials, asupplemental application must be completedand submitted directly to the School of VeterinaryMedicine Admissions Office as well as all officialundergraduate/graduate transcripts, GRE scoresand letters of recommendation. Please visit theAdmissions Office’s web site at www.vetmed.lsu.edu/admissions for more details on the applicationprocess. Students reapplying must submit acompletely new application for each applicationperiod.Academic and non-academic qualifications areconsidered in the selection process. Selection foradmission is based on the sum of the objectiveand subjective scores. The exact combination

2008–09 Bulletin 19of each component to the total score may varyslightly from year to year and is determined by theadmissions committee and the Dean.• An objective score that comprises approximately65 percent of the final calculation isdetermined by the GPA in all required courses(approximately 29 percent), the GPA in the last45-60 hours (approximately 18 percent), andthe score on the GRE (approximately 18 percent).• A subjective score comprises approximately35 percent of the final calculation and is determinedby a review of the applicant’s folder(approximately 15 percent), an interview (forLouisiana and Arkansas residents only-approximately10 percent), and a holistic assessmentby the admissions committee.The objective evaluation is based on scholasticachievement and standardized test scores. Officialtranscripts of college course grades are examinedto determine scholastic achievement. The totalobjective score is derived from the grade-pointaverage on required courses, the grade-pointaverage on the most recent 45-60 semesterhours of course work, and the results of the GRE.New knowledge, especially in the sciences, isaccruing at a rapid rate, so if you have completedyour pre-professional requirements several yearsprior to application, your records will be carefullyscrutinized. It is advised that all required sciencecourses should be completed within six calendaryears immediately prior to application. At least onecourse in organic chemistry, biology, and physicsmust be completed within the last six years.Only Animal Science, Physical Science andBiological Science courses are included in theRequired Course GPA. Social science, humanities,business, kinesiology, and any generaleducation courses are NOT calculated into theRequired Course GPA, but are still calculated intothe Last 45 Credit Hour GPA - except for kinesiologycourses.The subjective evaluation of applicants isbased on non-academic qualifications consideredrelevant to the determination of the applicant’sprospective performance in the veterinary medicalcurriculum and in the practice of veterinarymedicine. Motivation, maturity, attitude, interest,and other characteristics will be evaluated for allqualified candidates, along with work experience,familiarity with animals, and reference informationsubmitted in support of the application. Thesequalities are evaluated by two separate committees.The first committee reviews the supportingdocuments (autobiography, letters of recommendation,transcripts, work experience, and familiaritywith animals). The second committee evaluatesthe individual through a personal interview. Theseappraisals result in an average subjective scorewhich is added to the objective score to producethe total numerical evaluation of the candidate.Through this process, the professional judgmentof several faculty members is included in arrivingat a final decision of recommended students forthe new class. Interviews are not granted to everyLouisiana and Arkansas applicant, and only selectout of state applicants will be invited to interview.The final decision rests with the Dean of theLSU School of Veterinary Medicine. The FacultyCommittee on Admissions and Scholastic Standingmakes their recommendations to the Dean,who then finalizes the offers of admission.Under exceptional circumstances, a limitednumber of applicants not selected under theabove criteria may be admitted. Factors to beconsidered by the Faculty Committee on Admissionsand Scholastic Standing include undergraduateexperience, GRE score, advanced academicwork, work experience, or participation in specialeducational programs, as well as those specialattributes possessed by the applicant that addto the cultural, educational, and/or geographicaldiversity of the entering class.Please visit the School of Veterinary MedicineAdmissions Office web site at www.vetmed.lsu.edu/admissions for more information on admissionrequirements, residency classifications,minimum prerequisites, admissions procedures,statistics, important dates and deadlines, andmuch more.Scholastic RegulationsAll students should be familiar with the followingrules governing academic probation anddismissal:1. You shall be placed on probation if your gpain all required courses (i.e., those coursesrequired of all veterinary medical students)taken during the last semester in which you

20 School of Veterinary Medicinewere enrolled is below 2.00 (“C” average); ifyou receive any grade of “D” that has beenremediated up from an “F” (Phase II coursesonly: see “Policy Concerning Failing Gradesand Remediation in Phase II,” below); if anyrequired course is pending retesting; or ifyou receive any grade of “F” in an electivecourse (see “Policy Concerning Failure andRemediation of Elective Courses in Phase Iof the VMED Curriculum,” below).2. You may not be allowed to progress to thenext semester until you have received apassing grade for all required courses in thesemester being completed.3. You shall not advance to the next year ofthe professional curriculum with a cumulativegpa below 2.00.4. You shall not advance to Phase II of the professionalcurriculum until you have receiveda passing grade for all required Phase Icourses.5. You shall not graduate from the professionalcurriculum until you have received a passinggrade for all required courses in Phase II.6. You may be dismissed from the school:a. If you receive a grade of “F” in any requiredcourse in the curriculum;b. If you fail to achieve a GPA of 2.00 inall required courses taken during eachacademic year, i.e., Year I (first and secondsemesters), Year II (third and fourthsemesters), Year III (fifth semester andspring courses taken prior to enteringPhase II), Year IV (Phase II);c. If you receive a grade of “D” or belowon greater than 6.5 credit hours in anysemester;d. If while on probation your gpa falls below2.00 for any regular semester;e. If you stay on probation for two consecutiveregular semesters;f. If you receive a grade of “D” or below ongreater than 10 credit hours in the curriculum;g. If, following due process in accordancewith University Policy and Procedures, youare denied permission to proceed in thecurriculum for any other reason.7. If you become subject to the provisions ofany of the above scholastic regulations, youshall be subject to such requirements as theCommittee on Scholastic Standards and/or the Admission Committee may determineappropriate.8. If you voluntarily withdraw from the school oryou are dropped from the school for cause,you forfeit your position and standing in theclass. Readmission to the school may begranted only after approval of the AdmissionsCommittee.9. If you must withdraw from the school for anymedical reason (including mental, physical,or chemical impairment) certified by a qualifiedphysician, you shall be guaranteed onereadmission, contingent upon your providingthe appropriate professional certification ofrehabilitation and/or recovery. All classescompleted up to the time of withdrawalwill be included in and count toward yourrecord, gpa, and scholastic standards evaluation.10. You are reminded of the University academicappeals procedure. The section “StudentAcademic Appeals” in the LSU GeneralCatalog outlines the route by which you mayappeal any decision or action that affectsyour academic life in the University.Policy Concerning Failure andRemediation of Elective Courses in PhaseI of the VMED Curriculum1. If you receive a grade of “F” in an electivecourse in Phase I, you will not receive creditfor the course and will not have the optionfor remediation or retesting. The “F” gradewill be reflected on your transcript, and thegrade will count toward the overall GPA andthe accumulation of “D” or below creditsused in scholastic standards evaluation. Youwill be placed on probation for the upcomingsemester and may have the option to retakethe course later in the curriculum, subject tothe feasibility of scheduling.2. An “F” grade in an elective course will not inand of itself subject you to dismissal fromthe curriculum, but will contribute to a decisionsubjecting you to dismissal when that“F” grade is included in your GPA and/or inthe total accumulated credits of “D” or belowachieved.

2008–09 Bulletin 21Policy Concerning Failure and Retestingof Phase I1 In the event that you receive a grade of “F” inany Phase I required course having only oneexamination, you may participate in a retestingprocess such that you display mastery ata level equivalent to the standards originallyset for the course. The details regarding theretesting procedure will be left to the discretionof the coordinator of the course. Thisprocess must be successfully completedprior to the start of the next semester for youto proceed in the curriculum.2. This policy cannot be used to adjust a gradeto any grade higher than a “D.” Failure tosuccessfully complete the retesting processwill result in a grade of “F” being assignedand your dismissal from the school.3. You will not be allowed to utilize the retestingprocess more than once in the curriculum.If you receive a grade of “F” in a requiredcourse that you have previously had anygrade adjusted to a “D” by using the abovementionedpolicy, you will automatically beassigned an “F” grade and you will be dismissedfrom the school.Policy Concerning Failing Grades andRemediation in Phase IIIf you receive a failing grade for any Phase IIblock or half block rotation, the course coordinatorshall call a meeting of the course committee. Thecourse committee has two options:• let the failing grade stand, in which case you willbe dismissed from the school;• offer remediation if, from consideration of youroverall performance, it would appear possiblefor you to achieve an acceptable standard ofperformance.For full details of this policy, refer to the Phase IIStudent Handbook.Pre-exposure RabiesVaccinationThe safest and most effective method of preventingrabies in high risk groups is by pre-exposurevaccination. Because the risk of exposure isespecially high for students of veterinary medicine,it is the policy of the School of Veterinary Medicinethat all students must receive pre-exposure rabiesvaccine before or during the fall semester of theirfirst year in the professional curriculum. The vaccinewill be available through the LSU StudentHealth Center for enrolled veterinary medicinestudents.ProfessionalismParticipation in the profession of veterinarymedicine demands competence, initiative, andmotivation. Veterinarians are expected to maintaina high degree of professional pride, personaldignity, and integrity. They accept and abide byan ethical code and recognize that the publicimage of a profession is a reflection of the generaldemeanor and collective attitude of its members.Your admission to membership in the veterinarymedical discipline is a privilege extended by theprofession rather than an obligation to you followingcompletion of a prescribed curriculum. Membershipcarries with it privileges and responsibilitiesto the profession and to the various publics thatit serves.Veterinarians serve the needs of society andcontribute to the health and welfare of peoplethrough participation in the clinical practice ofcompanion animal medicine, herd health and productionmanagement, public and environmentalhealth, basic and applied research, nuclear andspace sciences, aquatic and marine biology,teaching and research, and clinical biomedicalsciences. The profession will continue to makerapid progress, rising in prestige and stature,only through constant dedication to high idealsand through the individual achievement of itsmembers. Each veterinary graduate and eachveterinary student should constantly be aware ofthe moral, social, civic, and professional responsibilitiesof the veterinary medical professionand should strive continuously to develop andstrengthen the principles upon which it is built.Academic DishonestyIntegrity and honesty are fundamental qualitiesof the learned profession of veterinary medicine.As a student member of the profession, you mustbe the embodiment of these qualities, and yourconduct must be above reproach. Academic dishonestyundermines the profession and the entire

22 School of Veterinary Medicineacademic enterprise. As a result, it cannot andwill not be tolerated. If you are found guilty of academicdishonesty under the LSU Code of StudentConduct, the following provisions will apply:• If you have been given disciplinary sanctions asa result of academic dishonesty, you will forfeitthe right to re-enroll in the School of VeterinaryMedicine during the next three regular semesters,excluding the summer term. After thestipulated forfeiture, you have the right to applyfor readmission, which must be approved bythe dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine.Readmission is not guaranteed.• If you have been suspended from the Universityas a result of academic dishonesty, you willforfeit, for an indefinite period of time, the rightto be enrolled in the School of Veterinary Medicine.After five consecutive regular semesters(excluding summer terms), you have the right toapply for readmission, which must be approvedby the dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine.Readmission is not guaranteed.Licensure RequirementsIn order to practice veterinary medicine in thestate of Louisiana, graduate veterinarians mustsubmit a passing score on the North AmericanVeterinary Licensing Examination to the LouisianaVeterinary Medical Board. You should inquireinto the policies of other states in which youmay intend to practice. The time, place, andapplication procedures for this examination areannounced each year. Only after graduate veterinarianshave successfully completed this examinationdo they receive their licenses to practice.

2008–09 Bulletin 23Professional CurriculumPhase 1 • Year 1 • Fall Hours: Contact Sem.5100 Introduction to Veterinary Medicine I 11 0.55103 Principles of Problem Solving 25 15104 Principles of Diagnostic Imaging I 20 15110 Biochemistry and Membrane/Muscle Physiology 53 35111 Veterinary Physiology I 50 35123 Basic and Applied Anatomy I 77 3.55124 Basic and Applied Anatomy II 78 35126 Cell Biology and Histology 58 35127 Histology and Developmental Anatomy 74 4Total 446 22Phase I • Year II • Fall Hours: Contact Sem.5002 Problem-based Learning II 80 25202 Animals in Society I 11 0.55223 Veterinary Pharmacology 70 4.55235 Veterinary Parasitology 80 45236 Veterinary Virology 32 25241 Systemic Pathology I 100 4.55270 Clinical Pathology & Diseasesof the Hemolymphatic System 80 45273 Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases 44 2.5Total 497 24Phase I • Year III • Fall Hours: Contact Sem.5003 Problem-Based Learning III 80 25011 Advanced Veterinary Anesthesiology and Surgery 31 1.55264 Diseases of Dogs and Cats 58 3.55320 Large Animal Clinical Nutrition 20 1or5325 Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 20 15361 Theriogenology 96 55362 Diseases of Horses 76 45363 Critical Care 20 15364 Neurology and Ophthalmology 50 35366 Population Medicine 41 2.55371 Practice Management 20 1Total 492 24.51 - Participation in all laboratory sessions is mandatory.Some laboratory sessions include procedures on livinganimals.2 - Phase II students must take 20 semester hours ofrequired course work and must register for at least 32sem. hrs. of elective course work to meet the 52 sem. hrs.required for graduation. A maximum of 60 sem. hrs. maybe earned in Phase II.3 - These courses are required of all Phase II students forgraduation.4 - These courses are required of all Phase II students inclinical practice concentrations.5 - A list of possible topics that may be offered as VMED5010 is included at the end of the course listings.Phase I • Year I • Spring Hours: Contact Sem.5001 Problem-based Learning I 80 25010 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine5 20 25102 Introduction to Veterinary Medicine II 11 0.55105 Principles of Diagnostic Imaging II 8 0.55112 Veterinary Physiology II 50 2.55125 Basic & Applied Anatomy III 108 45130 Veterinary Bacteriology & Mycology 75 45171 Neuroscience 54 35172 Veterinary Immunology 30 1.55173 Veterinary Pathology 50 3Total 486 23Phase I • Year II • Spring Hours: Contact Sem.5010 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine 5 10 15203 Animals in Society II 11 0.55242 Systemic Pathology II 30 1.55253 Epidemiology and Public Health 45 35260 Principles of Veterinary Surgery 25 1.55262 Small Animal Orthopedics 25 1.55261 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 33 25263 Urinary System Diseases 30 25265 Avian, Zoo, & Exotic Animal Diseases 50 35266 Diseases of Farm Animals 70 45267 Veterinary Anesthesia 26 1.55272 Clinical Veterinary Oncology 30 25365 Integumentary System 40 2.5Total 425 26Phase I • Year III • Spring Hours: Contact Sem.5370 Ethics and Jurisprudence 13 15372 Clinical Immunology and Infectious Diseases 40 2.55373 Toxicology 40 2.5Total 93 6Phase II 2 Hours: Contact Sem.5010 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine 5 20 25441 Diagnostic Microbiology 4 40 15442 Diagnostic Parasitology 4 40 15443 Anesthesiology 4 80 25452 Diagnostic Pathology 3 160 45454 Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging 4 160 45455 Avian, Zoo, Exotic, and Marine Animal Medicine 40-160 1-45456 Canine and Feline Medicine and Preventive Health 3 160 45457 Companion Animal Surgery 3 160 45458 Equine Medicine and Surgery 3 160 45460 Applied Veterinary Dermatology 80 25462 Preceptorship 80-200 2-55463 Special Training 40-160 1-4Clinical Pathology, Fish Medicine, Laboratory Animal Medicine, PoultryMedicine, Ultrasonography, Practice Management, Production Medicine,Cardiology, Oncology5465 Theriogenology 40-160 1-45467 Applied Veterinary Ophthalmology 40-160 1-45468 Farm Animal Health Management 3 160 4Total 2080-2400 52-60

esprogram24 School of Veterinary MedicineThe Advanced Studies ProgramThe School of Veterinary Medicine offersadvanced studies in a variety of contemporarybiomedical sciences leading to an MS or PhDdegree (Graduate Academic Programs) andspecialized advanced professional training in oneor more clinical specialties of veterinary medicine(Graduate Professional Programs). Specificresearch training opportunities vary in each of thethree departments and are summarized belowby department. All aspects of the Graduate AcademicProgram are in compliance with currentregulations and requirements of the LSU GraduateSchool. The school’s three departments havesome additional distinct requirements. GraduateProfessional Programs in some clinical sciences,pathology, and laboratory animal medicine mayalso require completion of a graduate degree.Graduate AcademicProgramsThe graduate academic program in Veterinarymedical sciences offers both the MS and PhDdegrees specializing in a variety of research areas,all requiring a thesis or dissertation.All aspects of the graduate program in veterinarymedical sciences (e.g., hours required,composition of Graduate Advisory Committees,general and comprehensive final examinations,etc.) are in compliance with the current “GeneralGraduate School Regulations” and “Requirementsfor Advanced Degrees.”Areas of SpecializationGraduate degrees (as indicated in parentheses)are offered by the School of Veterinary Medicine inits three departments. These include: the Departmentof Comparative Biomedical Sciences (MS,PhD), the Department of Pathobiological Sciences(MS, PhD), and the Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences (MS, PhD).Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences (MS, PhD)Graduate training in this department offersgraduate students the opportunity to specialize inBiomedical research in one or more of the variousdisciplines in the department. Broadly, these disciplinesare grouped into three areas: 1) Cell andmolecular biology of cancer — e.g., metastasis,DNA repair mechanisms, and gene therapy; 2)Cell and molecular biology in development andphysiology — e.g., initiation of tooth eruption, roleof cytokines in primary heart failure, diagnosticneurophysiology, ion channels in insulin release,and signal transduction; and 3) Environmentalhealth science — e.g., inhalation toxicology,aquatic species pharmacology and toxicology,and analytical pharmacology and toxicology.Other areas of expertise in the department includecetacean morphology, cellular ultrastructure, andneurochemistry.A core course in Biomedical Cell and MolecularBiology (CBS 7104) introduces graduate studentsto the role of cell and molecular biology in diagnosisand treatment of diseases.Department of Pathobiological Sciences(MS, PhD)This graduate education program attractscandidates with DVM or equivalent degrees andstudents with bachelor’s or master’s degrees inmicrobiological, immunological, zoological, andbiomolecular sciences.The emphasis is on developing intellectualabilities and research skills through investigationsof infectious diseases of food-producing, companion,and aquatic animals, as well as animalmodels for human disease. The interdisciplinaryfaculty–with expertise in molecular biology of infectiousdiseases, parasitology, and immunology–aswell as well-equipped laboratories, provide a stimulatingenvironment for graduate training. Dependingon individual interest, graduate students maychoose courses with an emphasis in immunologyand molecular virology, bacterial or viral pathogen-

2008–09 Bulletin 25esis, or parasitology and parasite-induced diseases.Communication skills are fostered throughactive research discussion groups, interdisciplinaryseminars, oral examinations, presentation ofpapers at scientific meetings, and publication ofresearch findings.This academic and scientific program developsuniquely trained scientists who are able to contributeto the improved health of food-producing,companion, and aquatic animals through vaccinedevelopment and modulation of the immuneresponse. Graduates possess the ability to investigatethe pathogenesis and disease mechanismsof existing and newly emerging animal and humanpathogens to advance animal and human healththrough research. Graduates may qualify forexamination by the American College of VeterinaryMicrobiologists and for assuming responsibilities ofacademic, industrial, and governmental positions.The graduate professional programs in thedepartment emphasize post-DVM education thatleads to the PhD degree. An MS degree is alsoavailable. The program offers an in-depth educationalexperience in classical morphological, clinicalpathology, or laboratory animal medicine. Completionof the residency program partially satisfies therequirements of eligibility for the board examinationof the American College of Veterinary Pathologists(ACVP) or the American College of LaboratoryAnimal Medicine (ACLAM). Research opportunitiesencompass the research programs of the entireSchool of Veterinary Medicine.Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences (MS, PhD)This department offers veterinarians with afundamental background in clinical sciences theopportunity to study disease problems in small,large, and exotic animals. All applicants must havea DVM degree or equivalent. Most faculty of thedepartment hold concurrent appointments in theVeterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinics where theyprovide in-depth clinical training to professionalstudents while serving the animal health needsof the hospital’s clientele. The hospital programis supported by a large and diverse staff thatincludes veterinary interns and residents, medicaltechnologists, radiologic technologists, andpharmacists.Advanced training in clinical sciences preparesveterinarians for careers in clinical research andteaching and administration of clinical trials inthe private and governmental sectors. Facultyresearch interests and areas of expertise rangefrom basic research in immunogenetics to appliedstudies of surgical and medical problems. Collaborativeresearch with other departments in theSchool of Veterinary Medicine, the University, andextramural agencies is encouraged and fostered.Opportunities are available in a variety of disciplinesfor graduate students to acquire teachingexperience.AdmissionIf you wish to apply for admission to the graduateprogram, you should submit a completed“Application for Graduate Admission” to the GraduateSchool. You must be a veterinarian or have abaccalaureate or MS degree from an accreditedinstitution. Further, you must meet standards foradmission established by the Graduate School,including grade-point average and GRE scores.If you are an international student (except thosefrom certain English-speaking countries), you mustscore at least 550 on the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL) examination.If you are admitted on probation, you will remainin this status until the completion of nine hours ofgraduate-level, graded courses attaining a gradepointaverage of at least 3.00. If you are admittedon probation, you may not hold an assistantshipor fellowship.Financial AssistanceGraduate fellowship stipends are based onfunds available from the Office of the Dean,School of Veterinary Medicine; from the GraduateSchool; or from funds that may be available fromextramural sources. If you are a non-DVM studentand you receive a state-supported assistantship,you will not be approved for transfer into theprofessional program until the completion of yourgraduate studies program.Graduate ProfessionalStudiesThe Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciencesprovides graduate professional training to interns

26 School of Veterinary Medicineand residents through the Veterinary TeachingHospital & Clinics. Recruitment and selection forthis program are through the Veterinary Intern andResident Matching Program (VIRMP). One-yearrotating internships are available in companionanimal medicine and surgery, zoological medicine,cardiology, anesthesiology, radiology, and largeanimal medicine and surgery (equine emphasis).Two- or three-year residency programs are availablein companion animal medicine, companionanimal surgery, dermatology, equine medicine,equine surgery, equine practice, zoological medicine,and theriogenology. Concurrent graduateacademic studies leading to the MS degree maybe arranged in a variety of concentrations.The Department of Pathobiological Sciencesprovides residency training in morphologicaland clinical pathology and also laboratory animalmedicine through the Division of LaboratoryAnimal Medicine. Residency training programsare designed to prepare you to meet the requirementsfor certification in the corresponding veterinaryspecialty. Residents in this program generallycomplete an MS or PhD degree in veterinarymedical sciences.

fees&fiancia2008–09 Bulletin 27Fees & Financial AidStudent expenses, other than those given in thefollowing schedules, will vary with the individual.For information about room rent, dining plans,refunds, and other special fees, see the “UndergraduateFees and Expenses” section of the LSUGeneral Catalog. Although fees and other costsare relatively stable, the University may changefees and costs for housing and dining plans atany time and without providing advance notice.Application FeeApplications for graduate admission must beaccompanied by a $25 nonrefundable applicationfee (check or money order) made payable to LSU.If you are applying for professional admission, youshould pay the appropriate fees as stated in theVMCAS application. A supplemental fee of $50must accompany the supplemental application.An additional nonrefundable late application fee of$25 will be assessed for all graduate applicationsreceived by the Office of Graduate Admissionsafter the following deadlines: summer term, May15; fall semester, May 15; spring semester,October 15. The late application fee also appliesto applications for readmission submitted after theabove dates.Professional FeesA microscope fee of $40 per semester isassessed each student during Years I and II of theprofessional curriculum. No fees are assessedregularly admitted students in the summer of YearIV, regardless of the elective blocks taken.Regularly admitted, contract students areaccepted only from contract states. These studentspay the same fees as residents of Louisiana,with respective states paying an additionalincrement as specified by contract. The nonresidentfee is applicable only to nonresident studentsfrom states other than contract states.Graduation FeesIf you are engaged in writing a thesis or adissertation, you are expected to register forresearch hours commensurate with the amountof University resources–faculty time, equipment,library facilities, and/or office space–to be usedthat semester. If you have completed all degreerequirements, including final examinations, youmust register for “degree only” and pay only thegraduation fee if your thesis or dissertation is submittedto the Graduate School on or before thelast day to add courses for credit. For full-time feebenefits and student-imposed allocations, see the“Required Fees” table.Other FeesAudit FeesFees for auditing courses are in accordancewith the “Regular Semester” and “Summer Term”fees. Maximum fees are $1,508 for the regularsemester and $1,216 for the summer term. If youenroll for combined credit and audit work, yourfees are assessed in accordance with total hoursscheduled.Graduation Fees• Master’s degree fee, $35; processing fee, $20• Doctoral degree fee, $55; processing fee, $35The processing fee includes microfilming oneofficial copy of your dissertation or monographby University Microfilms, Ann Arbor, Michigan,and the publication of an abstract in DissertationAbstracts or Research Abstracts. A multivolumethesis or dissertation requires payment of morethan one binding fee. One copy of the thesis ordissertation is retained in the Hill Memorial Library;the second copy is retained in Middleton Libraryfor circulation.Payment of the graduation fee entitles you to adiploma and a two-year subscription to LSU Magazine,the official publication of the LSU AlumniAssociation. If you apply for graduation and fail toreceive the degree at the specified time, you mustpay a $20 duplicate diploma fee; the replacementdiploma fee is $30.

28 School of Veterinary MedicineFall Semester Fees • Veterinary Medicine StudentsHours Residents SREB Contract Fee NonresidentsFull-time (10 or more hours):15 hours AND ABOVE $6,331.70 $11,200.00 $17,531.7014 hours $6,318.10 $11,200.00 $17,518.1013 hours $6,304.50 $11,200.00 $17,504.5012 hours $6,290.90 $11,200.00 $17,490.9011 hours $6,277.30 $11,200.00 $17,477.3010 hours $6,263.70 $11,200.00 $17,463.70Part-Time:No Part-Time Students N/A N/A N/APreliminary Spring Semester Fees • Veterinary Medicine StudentsFull-time (10 or more hours):15 hours AND ABOVE $6,337.70 $11,200.00 $17,537.7014 hours $6,324.10 $11,200.00 $17,524.1013 hours $6,310.50 $11,200.00 $17,510.5012 hours $6,296.90 $11,200.00 $17,496.9011 hours $6,283.30 $11,200.00 $17,483.3010 hours $6,269.70 $11,200.00 $17,469.70Part-Time:No Part-Time Students N/A N/A N/AAll fees are estimates and the LSU Board of Supervisors may modify tuition and/or fees at any time without advance notice.

2008–09 Bulletin 29Fall Semester Fees • Graduate StudentsResidents NonresidentsTuition & Tuition & NonresidentHours Required Fees Required Fees Fee TotalFull-Time (9 or more hrs.)15 hours AND ABOVE $2,547.70 $2,547.70 $4,357 $6,904.7014 hours $2,534.10 $2,534.10 $4,357 $6,891.1013 hours $2,520.50 $2,520.50 $4,357 $6,877.5012 hours $2,506.90 $2,506.90 $4,357 $6,863.9011 hours $2,483.30 $2,483.30 $4,357 $6,840.3010 hours $2,459.70 $2,459.70 $4,357 $6,816.709 hours $2,436.10 $2,266.45 $4,357 $6,793.10Part-time:8 hours $1,662.80 $1,662.80 $2,665 $4,317.807 hours $1,586.20 $1,586.20 $2,655 $3,241.206 hours $1061.60 $1061.60 $1,849 $2,410.605 hours $934.00 $934.00 $1,849 $2,910.604 hours $911.40 $911.40 $1,849 $2,833.003 hours $578.80 $578.80 $394 $972.802 hours $501.20 $501.20 $394 $895.201 hour $424.60 $424.60 $394 $818.60Preliminary Spring Semester Fees • Graduate StudentsFull-Time (9 or more hrs.)15 hours AND ABOVE $2,547.70 $2,547.70 $4,357 $6,904.7014 hours $2,534.10 $2,534.10 $4,357 $6,891.1013 hours $2,520.50 $2,520.50 $4,357 $6,877.5012 hours $2,506.90 $2,506.90 $4,357 $6,963.9011 hours $2,483.30 $2,483.30 $4,357 $6,840.3010 hours $2,459.70 $2,459.70 $4,357 $6,816.709 hours $2,436.10 $2,436.10 $4,357 $6,793.10Part-time:8 hours $1,673.80 $1,673.80 $2,655 $4,046.007 hours $1,545.30 $1,545.20 $2,655 $3,981.256 hours $1068.60 $1068.60 $1,849 $2,721.505 hours $991.00 $991.00 $1,849 $2,656.754 hours $916.40 $916.40 $1,849 $2,596.003 hours $582.80 $582.80 $394 $902.252 hours $503.20 $503.20 $394 $836.501 hour $426.60 $426.60 $394 $772.75This information was obtained from the Office of Budget and Planning in July 2008. Tuition and fees may change withoutadvanced notice. Refer to “LSU Fee Schedules” on the Office of Budget and Planning’s Web site (www.bgtplan.lsu.edu) forthe most accurate information.

30 School of Veterinary MedicineRequired Fees • Full-Time Graduate & Veterinary Medical StudentsMass Transit System $4/credit hour $4/credit hour $4/credit hourLSU Union $4/credit hour $4/credit hour $4/credit hourLSU Union Renovation Fund $6/credit hour $6/credit hour $6/credit hourCampus Life Support $1/credit hour $1/credit hour $1/credit hourStudent Recommended Fees Fall Spring SummerStudent Recreational Sports Complex $45.00 $45.00 $20.00BR Crisis Intervention (The Phone) 2.00 2.00 1.00KLSU Radio 5.00 5.00 3.00Performing Arts - Music 2.00 2.00 —LSU Union Maintenance Fund 24.00 24.00 —Mass Transit System 35.00 35.00 22.00Organization Relief Fund — 6.00 —LSU-TV 2.00 2.00 1.00Women’s Transit ($1.00 Total)Distr. to Women’s Transit Account 0.80 0.80 0.80Distr. to SGA Account 0.20 0.20 0.20Gumbo (Yearbook) 5.50 — —Legacy (Magazine) 1.50 — —The Reveille (Newspaper) 2.00 2.00 1.00Student Government Newspaper Initiative 1.00 1.00 —Student Government Programming,Support, & Initiatives ($5.50 total)Spring Concert 3.00 3.00 —Fall Concert 0.30 0.30 —SG Concert Series 0.90 0.90 —Recreational Sports Assistance 0.20 0.20 —Organizational Initiatives &Conference Support 0.10 0.10 —Late Night Programming 1.00 — —Veterinary School GraduateStudent Travel Fund 6.00 6.00 —Subtotal $140.50 $138.50 $49.00Student Health Service Fee $120.00 $120.00 $72.00Other Allocated FeesMass Transit System $8.20 $8.20 $7.20Student Government 2.00 2.00 0.75Auxiliary Enterprise Maintenance Fund 3.75 3.75 1.85Student Services Maintenance Fund 3.75 3.75 1.90The Reveille (Newspaper) 2.00 2.00 0.75Student Media 0.25 — —Gumbo (Yearbook) — 2.50 —

2008–09 Bulletin 31Other Allocated Fees continuedLegacy (Magazine) — 3.50 —LSU UnionUnion Fee 13.50 13.50 5.25Maintenance Fund 7.50 7.50 3.75Renovation Fund 74.00 81.00 43.00Campus Life Support 19.00 19.00 3.00Golf 1.25 1.25 0.75Organization Relief Fund — 0.25 —Student Government Initiatives — 1.00 —Organization Programming & Support — 1.25 —Facilities Access — 3.50 —Subtotal $135.20 $153.95 $68.20Total $395.70 $412.45 $189.20Registration Fee (Nonrefundable) $10.00 $10.00 $10.00Total Included In “Required Fees” $405.70 $422.45 $199.20The LSU Board of Supervisors may modify tuition and/or fees at any time without advance notice.

32 School of Veterinary MedicineMotor Vehicle Registration FeeIf you (as a full-time, part-time, night, or auditingstudent) operate or expect to operate a motorvehicle on campus regularly or occasionally, youare required to register with the Office of Parking,Traffic, & Transportation. A registration fee willbe charged for each permit issued. The exactamount of this fee will be published each year inthe Traffic & Parking Regulations issued by theOffice of Parking, Traffic, & Transportation.Student Health Center FeeIf you are a full-time student, you are requiredto pay a $90 Student Health Center fee eachfall and spring registration and a $54 fee for thesummer term. This fee entitles you to use theStudent Health Center. No charge is made to visita primary care physician, but minimum chargesare assessed for specialty clinics and treatments,pharmaceuticals, X-rays, and laboratory work.If you use the mental health services, you areallowed three free visits and, thereafter, you arecharged according to a sliding fee scale.If you are a part-time student who wants to usethe center, you have the option of paying the $90fee, which entitles you to the same services asfull-time students for the entire semester. Part-timestudents also have the option of paying a per-visitcharge of $25, which includes a follow-up visit forthe same medical condition.Nonstudent spouses have the option of payingthe semester fee, which entitles them to the sameservices as full-time students for the entire semester.Ancillary service charges (lab, pharmacy,X-ray) will be assessed at student rates.Payment of FeesFee bills are available only online via your PAWSaccount. Fee bills are not mailed. The Office ofBursar operations will notify students, via e-mail,when the online fee bills are available.You may view your fee bills by accessing thefee bill link under “Registration Services” on yourPAWS desktop. You may pay your fees via PAWSusing an online check/bank draft, or a credit card,or in person at the Office of Bursar Operationsusing cash, check, or money order. A printableversion of the fee bill, including remittance form, isavailable on your PAWS desktop. You may mailthe remittance form, with any payment due, to theOffice of Bursar Operations. The University is notresponsible for cash sent through the mail.Please note that your registration must be completedby the published payment due date or thedate that is listed on the online fee bill remittancestub. Students who do not pay fees by the deadlinemust pay a $75 late reg. service charge whensubsequently registering.If you are in good financial standing with the University,you may elect to defer payment of one-halfof the fees using PAWS in the “Defer Payment/Payroll Deduction” application. A $15 ,servicecharge will be assessed on all deferments.Financial Obligation to the UniversityYou will be subject to being dropped from theUniversity as a result of failure to pay fees and/orother charges when due or when a check offeredby you in satisfaction of an obligation to the Universityis not honored by the bank on which it wasdrawn. Due notice of the delinquency shall begiven to you by the Office of Bursar Operations.There will be a charge of $25 per returned check.Refund of FeesRefund of the University fee, nonresident fee,and student health-services fee will be made onthe following basis upon your official withdrawal.Please Note: “days of classes” are days on whichregular classes are scheduled.—before classes begin, 100 percent;—during the first six days of classes (first threedays in summer term), 90 percent;—from day 7 through day 24 of classes (day 4through day 12 in summer term), 50 percent;—from day 25 of classes (day 13 of summerterm) to the end of the semester, none.• The registration fee is not refundable.• No refunds for resignations will be processedfor at least six weeks after registration.• No refunds will be made to anyone who owesthe University.• Student-initiated resignations will not be completeduntil all money owed to the University ispaid.• Field service and transportation fees will berefunded on an individual basis upon recommendationof the department concerned.• Reductions and increases of fees resulting from

2008–09 Bulletin 33student schedule changes will be refunded orcharged in accordance with the above schedule.• If you are a full-time student who becomes apart-time student after the last day to receiverefunds, you will continue to be eligible for allstudent activity privileges.• If you are in good standing at the University,registered in any semester or summer term,and volunteer for military service or are calledto active duty in the armed forces before theday midsemester examinations begin, you willhave the University fee, nonresident fee, andstudent health service fee refunded. If you arein good standing at the University and volunteerfor military service, or are called to active duty inthe armed services after midsemester examinationsbegin, you will be refunded 50 percent ofthe University fee, nonresident fee, and studenthealth service fee.Refund of Housing FeesRegulations governing refund of housing feesmay be found in the LSU General Catalog.Veterans’ BenefitsThe Office of Veterans’ Affairs provides counselingand information for veterans attending LSU.Enrollment certifications to the Veterans’ Administrationare handled through this office, and allveterans and eligible dependents of deceased ordisabled veterans are urged to establish contactwith the Office of Veterans’ Affairs when they arriveon campus.If you are a new student and a veteran, and youwish to receive advance pay, you should notify thisoffice at least 30 days prior to registration.Financial AidOffice of UndergraduateAdmissions & Financial Aid1146 Pleasant Hall.............. 578-3103LSU administers all Title IV federal programswhich are based on a student’s demonstratedfinancial need. Funds received from the federalprograms help students to cover schoolexpenses, including tuition and fees, room andboard, book and supplies, and transportation.All such programs are subject to regulationsauthorized by the United States Department ofEducation, as well as University policies consistentwith these federal regulations and are subject tochange.Detailed information on these programs can befound on the Internet at www.lsu.edu/financialaid.Eligibility for Financial AidAll students must meet the following criteria toapply for Title IV federal aid loans:• Be enrolled as a regular student in a degreegrantingor certificate program.• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (permanentresident).• Be enrolled at least half-time: Regular Semester6 hours; Summer Semester 3 hours• Not be in default on prior student loans or owea refund on a federal grant.• Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress asdescribed in the section labeled “SatisfactoryAcademic Progress for Purposes of FinancialAid Eligibility.Application for Federal Financial AidStudents who wish to apply for the programsdescribed in this section should file either the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or theRenewal Application. The FAFSA is available onlineat www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is recommended thatthe application be filed no later than March 1 forsummer or fall enrollment or October 1 for springenrollment. These applications cover aid awardedfor the upcoming academic year (beginning withthe summer term) and must be made each year.Once the Office of Student Aid & Scholarshipshas received your FAFSA, additional documentationwill be requested through your PAWSaccounts. To receive a loan for the academicyear, the deadline to return all required documentsis the first business day of May. To receivea semester only loan, the deadline to return allrequired documents is:• Summer only loans: Last business day of July.• Fall only loans: First business day of December.• Spring only loans: First business day of May.Once all documents are processed, an awardletter will be sent via the student’s PAWS accountto allow them to accept or decline their aid. Thedeadline for a student to accept a loan is:• Semester only loans: First day of final examsfor that semester.

34 School of Veterinary Medicine• Academic year loans (summer/fall/spring or fall/spring loans): First day of spring semester finalexams.It is most important for you to complete thefinancial aid application process early enougheach year so that the amount of aid you havebeen awarded will appear on your fee bill as ananticipated financial credit. Otherwise, you will beresponsible for the payment of your fees whenyou receive your bill. If payment is not received bythe deadline indicated on your bill, your courseswill be purged, and you will be required to pay the$75 late registration service charge. Duplicationof your original course schedule is not guaranteedif courses are purged for nonpayment.Campus-Based Programs• Federal Perkins Loans—Low-interest (5 percent)loans made by LSU and repaid to LSU.Students must show financial need and beenrolled at least half-time. Deferment and cancellationprivileges are available under certaincircumstances. Funds are limited.Federal Family Education LoansStudents borrowing under the Federal FamilyEducation Loans Programs described below arerequired by federal regulation to have an entrancecounseling session before they receive their firstdisbursement at LSU. When a student borrowergraduates, resigns, or otherwise ceases to beenrolled on at least a half-time basis at LSU, he/she is required to attend an exit counseling session.These counseling sessions can be accomplishedat www.nelliemae.com.• Federal Stafford Loans—Based on financialneed, this program enables students to borrowfunds at a special low rate of interest froma participating lender. Payments are deferreduntil six months after the student ceases beingenrolled on at least a half-time basis.• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans— Thisprogram enables students to borrow, regardlessof need. Interest will accrue on this loanwhile the student is enrolled, and may be paidor capitalized as agreed by the borrower andthe lender. The interest rate on the unsubsidizedloan will be the same as on the FederalStafford Loan.• Graduate PLUS Loans—This program is a loanfor graduate and professional students in theirown name. This loan will give these students avaluable federal loan alternative to private loans.Just like parent borrowers, these students willbe able to borrow under the PLUS program upto the cost of education less other aid received.In addition, these borrowers will have to meetthe same credit eligibility requirements thatapply to parent borrowers.Loan disbursements normally occur the weekprior to the start of classes. Depending on theaward package, loans will be disbursed accordingly:1) summer, fall and spring loans will occurin three equal disbursements; 2) fall and springloans will occur in two equal disbursements; and3) semester only loans will disburse in two equaldisbursements with one disbursement at the startof the semester and the second occurring at themidpoint of the semester.Alternative LoansAlternative loans are a credit-based loanprogram that is available to students who havereached their federal loan limit but still need additionalfunding. For more information, visit www.lsu.edu/alternativeloans.Satisfactory Academic Progress forPurposes of Financial Aid EligibilityIn order to receive financial aid, a student mustbe making “satisfactory academic progress.” Forthe purpose of participating in any of the federalstudent aid programs, the LSU Faculty SenateAcademic Standards and Honors Committeehas defined the policy for determining SatisfactoryAcademic Progress for students. For more information,visit www.lsu.edu/sap.Resignations/Unofficial WithdrawalsStudents who receive financial aid funds andthen resign or unofficially withdraw (cease attendance)during the first 60 percent of the enrollmentperiod will be required to repay all or partof the aid they received. The amount of aid thatmust be returned is based on the period of timethe student remained enrolled. Federal aid mustbe returned within 45 days to the appropriate programsin the following order: Unsubsidized FederalStafford Loans, Subsidized Stafford Loans, PerkinsLoans, and Graduate PLUS. The amount ofaid to be returned will be calculated at the time ofresignation. For unofficial withdrawals, the amount

2008–09 Bulletin 35will be calculated at the end of the enrollmentperiod. Until this obligation is settled, requests foracademic transcripts will not be processed andany further financial aid may be in jeopardy.RefundsStudents who receive financial aid funds andthen officially resign from the University may beentitled to a partial refund of certain Universityfees, depending on the resignation date. Specificinformation regarding the refund schedule is availablefrom the Office of the University Registrar.Short-Term LSU LoansFull-time students, who have completed registrationand have not received a credit balancecheck, may apply for short-term Hiram StudentLoans in the amount of $500. Students must notbe on academic probation to receive these loans.Students must have repaid any prior short-termloans to be eligible. Loans are made starting onthe first day of classes and continue for the firsttwo weeks of classes to students who have notreceived a credit balance. Students are permitteda maximum of 60 days to repay the loan infull. A 2 percent service charge is assessed onthe amount borrowed. This 2 percent servicecharge is equivalent to an annual interest rate of12 percent.Hiram Student Loans are to be repaid at theOffice of Bursar Operations, 125 Thomas BoydHall, on or before the maturity date shown onthe promissory note signed by the student at thetime the loan was negotiated. Students who failto repay Hiram Student Loans by the maturitydate may jeopardize their chances of receivingfuture loans. Accounts that must be turned overto LSU’s attorneys for collection are assessed anadditional collection fee.Services for Students with DisabilitiesStudents with physical disabilities who mustconfer with a financial aid officer should contactthe office for an appointment in advance so thatappropriate accommodations can be made.Contact InformationFor additional information, please visit the Officeof Undergraduate Admissions & Student Aid in1146 Pleasant Hall or by phone at 225/ 578-3103 or by email at financialaid@lsu.edu.Scholarships Administered by the Schoolof Veterinary MedicineThe scholarships and awards listed hereare usually awarded on the basis of academicachievement, financial need, character, and citizenship.Normally, scholarship stipends are paidone-half during the fall semester and one-halfduring the spring semester. New and continuingstudents are given an opportunity to applyfor scholarships in the fall semester. Awards areannounced in the spring.Y. Z. Abdelbaki Memorial ScholarshipAwarded to a first-year veterinary student whohas excelled in anatomy courses.Arkansas Veterinary Medical FoundationJack R. Redman and Elizabeth G. RedmanScholarshipAwarded to Arkansas residents.Arkansas Veterinary Medical FoundationOutstanding Student AwardsAwarded to the two top Year IV students fromArkansas based on academic performanceand leadership.Arkansas Veterinary Medical FoundationScholarshipAwarded to Arkansas high school graduates basedon financial need and academic achievement.*Auxiliary to the LSU Student Chapter of theAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationScholarshipAwarded to a student who balances academicand community activities.Auxiliary to the LSU Student Chapter of theAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationMarried Student AwardPresented to married students in Years I-III whoare active in SCAVMA.Auxiliary to the LSU Student Chapter of theAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationNAVLE AwardAwarded to support the cost of take the NAVLE.*Brenda and William Banks MemorialScholarshipPresented to a nontraditional female veterinarymedical student who is completing Year I.*Dr. Herbert C. Berger ScholarshipAwarded for academic excellence, an interestin small animal medicine, and the qualities ofresponsibility, professionalism, and leadership.

36 School of Veterinary Medicine*M. Darnell Besch ScholarshipPresented to deserving Year III students whohave financial need, are active in SCAVMA,and present a positive attitude toward veterinarymedicine.*Baton Rouge SPCA ScholarshipPresented to a Louisiana high school graduatecurrently enrolled in Years I-III in veterinarymedicine.Bayou Kennel Club, Inc., ScholarshipAwarded to northeast Louisiana student in veterinarymedicine.*Calcasieu Kennel Club ScholarshipAwarded to a resident of the Old Imperial CalcasieuParish based on scholarship ability andfinancial need.*Opal Christiansen Memorial ScholarshipAwarded to Arkansas high school graduateswho plan to return to Arkansas to practice veterinarymedicine.*Sherri Ellen Cole Memorial ScholarshipAwarded to veterinary medicine students topurchase books and supplies.Harold G. Forman Family FoundationScholarshipAwarded to a student based on academicexcellence and financial need.Harold G. Forman Family Foundation EquineScholarshipAwarded to a student with an interest in equinemedicine or surgery, based on academicexcellence and financial need.*Catherine M. Landry and Daniel GillaneFeline Studies ScholarshipAwarded to a student with a demonstratedinterest in feline medicine or diseases.The Robert M. Hammatt Award forProficiency in Food Animal MedicineAwarded to student in Years I-III, based onscholarship, a strong interest in practicing foodanimal/mixed animal medicine, character, andlove of the profession.*Hill’s Pet Nutrition Service ScholarshipPresented to students in Years I-III, based onleadership, character, and contributions to theSchool of Veterinary Medicine.Herman W. and Estelle Z. Kutun ScholarshipAwarded to a Louisiana resident based onfinancial need.LSU School of Veterinary Medicine EquineHealth Studies Program ScholarshipPresented to an active member of the studentchapter of the American Association of EquinePractitioners in Years I-III who has demonstratedan interest in equine medicine.*Perry B. Lecates, Sr., Memorial ScholarshipPresented to veterinary medical students inYears I-III who have a special interest in farmanimal medicine.Louisiana Academy of Veterinary PracticeCompanion Animal ScholarshipAwarded to a Year III student based on academicachievement and proficiency in companionanimal medicine and surgery.LSU SCAVMA Aesculapian ScholarshipAwarded to students active in SCAVMA functionsand activities.LSU SCAVMA Bookstore ScholarshipAwarded to a veterinary student entering YearsII-IV.LVMA/AAEP Foundation ScholarshipPresented to Year III student who has demonstratedoutstanding academic ability and commitmentto the AEP and the pursuit of equinepractice.*Louisiana Veterinary Medical AssociationOutstanding Student AwardPresented to veterinary medical student inYears II, III, and IV.*Lorio Children Memorial ScholarshipPresented to students in veterinary medicinewho are Louisiana high school graduates.David L. Peterson Memorial ScholarshipAwarded to a student with interest in a career inveterinary pathology and with academic excellenceto attain a pathology residency.Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary ScholarshipPresented to student in Year III of the professionalcurriculum.*The Henry Chester Propes and Mary WoodPropes Memorial ScholarshipPresented to a student with an interest in companionanimal medicine; based on scholarship,leadership, and citizenship.Nestlé Purina Award for Excellence inCompanion Animal NutritionPresented to Year III student, based on academicachievements, collegiality, a strong interest in nutritionand physiology, and financial need.

2008–09 Bulletin 37*John D. Rhoades Leadership ScholarshipPresented to Year III student who hasexpressed concern and compassion, professionalism,and citizenship and is an activeleader of the student body.*Salsbury ScholarshipAwarded to third-year student, based on ability,initiative, perseverance, leadership, and financialneed.Changaram Kumarath Sankunny MemorialAward in Veterinary PharmacologyPresented to a student in Year II with a specialinterest in research who excels in pharmacology.Schering-Plough Animal Health, Inc.,ScholarshipAwarded to Year II student, based on high academicstanding and financial need.King-Solberger ScholarshipAwarded to a resident of Louisiana or Mississippibased on scholarship, character, andfinancial need.*Margaret Lucille Thomas Taylor MemorialScholarshipAwarded to student entering Years II, III, or IV;based on scholarship, financial need, and participationin activities that develop responsibility,leadership, citizenship, and professionalism.*Peri Tumay, DVM, Memorial FellowshipAwarded to a female students with academicexcellence in the top five percent of her class.Western Veterinary Conference ScholarshipBased on need and leadership potential.*Funded through an endowment to the LSU Foundation.

ntservices38 School of Veterinary MedicineStudent ServicesUniversity HousingOn-campus housing is available to graduatestudents. Rates for air-conditioned residencehalls range from $1,910 to $2,305 per semesterfor each occupant. The University also has oncampusapartments available. These are furnishedtwo-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, withrental rates ranging from $2,769 to $3,234 persemester for each occupant. For families andgraduate students, there are 578 unfurnishedone-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments,with rental rates ranging from $435 to $560 permonth. Additional information may be obtainedfrom the Department of Residential Life, 99Grace King Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803;225/578-8663 or by visiting the Web site atwww.lsu.edu/housing.Dining PlansChoosing an LSU Dining meal plan saves astudent time and money. LSU Dining offers severallocations across campus. Each facility offersa variety of selections that provide convenience,quality, and value. LSU Dining is committed tooffering students services that they desire at anaffordable price. Newly enrolled students living oncampus are required to have a meal plan (excludingTiger Lunch and Magnolia Room meal plans)for the fall and spring semesters.• 5-Day Unlimited - $1,394 (Unlimited meals &$20 Paw Points) Meals can be used Mondaybreakfast through Friday lunch in the dininghalls. The 5-Day Unlimited meal plan would beideal for a student who goes home during theweekends and dines mostly in the dining halls,relying on few Paw Points. You may not sharemeals.• Resident Tiger - $1,284 (160 meals & $100Paw Points) The Resident Tiger provides approxmately10 meals per week. The ResidentTiger is ideal for the student who plans to dinemostly in the dining halls and for students whoplan to stay on campus for most weekends.• Tiger Ultra - $1,257 (130 meals & $200 PawPoints) The Tiger Ultra provides an average of 8meals per week. The Tiger Ultra is ideal for thestudent who plans to eat mainly in the dininghalls while having $200 Paw Points to spendin our retail locations. The Tiger Ultra wouldbe a good choice for the student who planson going home on the weekends and eatsapproximately 2 meals per day in the dininghalls.• Tiger Plus - $1,208 (120 meals & $300 PawPoints) The Tiger Plus provides an average of7 meals per week. The Tiger Plus would bea good choice for the student who remainson campus during the weekends and ate onemeal per day in the dining halls. It also allowsflexibility with using Paw Points in our retail outlets.• Tiger Lite - $1,129 (85 meals & $400 PawPoints) The Tiger Lite provides an average of 5meals per week. The Tiger Lite is ideal for thestudent who would prefer to use Paw Points todine at LSU Dining’s retail locations, while onlyhaving five meals per week in the dining halls.The abundance of Paw Points is also good forthe student on the go, giving them the ability tograb snacks and groceries in between classes.• Tiger Lunch - $519 (55 lunches & $100 PawPoints) The Tiger Lunch offers lunch Mondaythrough Friday and is great for commuters andstudents who just want to eat lunch during theweek.Student Health CenterThe Student Health Center provides qualityhealth care to LSU students. The center is fullyaccredited by the Accreditation Association forAmbulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Facilities includea large outpatient medical clinic, a full-servicepharmacy, a laboratory, an X-ray department,mental health services, and a wellness educationdepartment. All visits and inquiries are confidential.The student health center fee, paid duringregistration, entitles students to unlimited visits

2008–09 Bulletin 39to a primary care physician during the regularsemester. The first three visits to the Mental HealthService are also included in the pre-paid fee. Anysubsequent visits are based on a sliding fee scaleafter consultation with the patient. There are additionalcharges for lab, X-ray, medication, supplies,and specialty clinics.The Student Health Center Medical Clinichas six full-time primary care physicians, one fulltimegynecologist, and 2 nurses. In addition, parttimespecialty services are offered in orthopedics,dermatology, ear/nose/throat, and ophthalmology.A dental screening clinic is available, but no dentalprocedures are performed on the premises. Routineallergy shots and injectable medicines orderedby physicians are provided.The Mental Health Service provides crisisintervention, individual and group therapy, psychologicaltesting, and varied preventive therapyclinics on a continuing basis. These services arerendered by mental health providers experiencedin treating emotional problems and stresses experiencedby University students.The Student Health Center also has anextensive Wellness Education Department. Servicesprovided include a resource room and aninteractive Web page (www.lsu.edu/wellness).Individual appointments are available for consultationson nutrition and weight management; stressand time management; sexual and reproductivehealth concerns; alcohol and other drug abuse;smoking cessation; sexual assault and violence;and many other areas of concern to Universitystudents. Educational programs for student organizationsand residence halls, as well as guest lecturesfor undergraduate and graduate classes, areavailable upon request throughout the entire year.Several peer education organizations offer servicelearning and leadership development experiences.Student Accident andSickness Insurance PlanA special insurance plan is offered to studentsthrough an insurance company approved bythe University. This coverage is strongly recommendedto relieve students of possible financialstrain in meeting expenses for medical servicesthat the Student Health Center does not provide.The University requires that all nonimmigrant internationalstudents enroll in the LSU Student InsuranceProgram at the time of registration or provideevidence in advance to the International ServicesOffice of acceptable insurance.Postal ServiceUniversity Station, Baton Rouge, Louisiana70803-9998, is a federal government post officelocated in the LSU Union Building. Mail service isprovided to students and faculty members whoare post office box holders or who receive mailthrough University departments. The office is openfrom 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fridayand closed on weekends and federal holidays.The window hours are adjusted during the holidayseason and between semesters. The lobby,however, remains open when the office is closedso that mail may be picked up from post officeboxes.A post office box may be rented for the year orfor six months. Post office boxes may be sharedonly with spouses, brothers, and/or sisters havingthe same last name. Rental fee information maybe obtained by writing to: Manager, UniversityStation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803. Generaldelivery service is not available. Please notethat the 70893 zip code is for post office boxes16000–19999 and 70894 is for post officeboxes 2000–55000. All other department mailshould carry the 70803 zip code.All mail must be addressed to the student’s boxnumber since the University does not provide mailservice to residence halls. “Special Delivery” and“Express Mail,” however, will be delivered to residencehalls if it is so addressed. Delivery serviceto the University-owned apartment complexes onNicholson Drive and West Roosevelt Street is providedby the Main Post Office, 750 Florida Blvd.,Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802.

finstruction40 School of Veterinary MedicineCourses of InstructionNo credit is given for a course unless you havebeen duly registered in that course. The numberof credit hours that a course carries per semesteris listed in parentheses following the course title.If the number listed is variable, i.e., “2-4,” theamount of credit that you are to receive must bestated at the time of registration. Any subsequentchange in the amount of credit will be permittedonly during the period when courses maybe added for credit. Indication of variable creditdoes not mean that a course can be repeated forcredit. If a course can be repeated for credit, thatinformation is included in the course description.No graduate credit is allowed for work taken ina class that includes a freshman or sophomorestudent, or that is taught by an instructor who isnot a member of the graduate faculty. Graduatecredit is not given for undergraduate coursestaken as prerequisites for graduate courses.Course Numbering SystemThe meaning of the first digit of the four digitnumber preceding each course description in thisbulletin is explained below. The meaning of the second,third, and fourth digits varies by department.4000-4999 • For advanced undergraduatestudents (those who have completed a minimumof 60 semester hours), and for students in graduateand professional schools and colleges; forundergraduate or graduate credit. Undergraduateswith 30 or more semester hours who aremaking timely progress toward a degree may beadmitted to 4000-level courses if they have agrade-point average of 3.50 or higher, the appropriateprerequisites, and consent of the instructor.5000-5999 • For students in post-baccalaureateprofessional programs (law and veterinarymedicine).6000-6999 • Exclusively for teachers at theelementary, secondary, and junior college levels.7000-7999 • For students in GraduateSchool; for graduate credit only except as follows.Undergraduates with 75 or more semester hourswho are making timely progress toward a degreemay be admitted to 7000-level courses, if theyhave a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher, theappropriate prerequisites, consent of the instructor,and consent of the graduate dean. Creditso earned will apply only toward undergraduatedegree requirements.8000-8999 • Research courses exclusively forgraduate students, primarily for students workingtoward the master’s degree; for graduate credit only.9000-9999 • Research courses exclusively forgraduate students, primarily for advanced graduatestudents working toward the doctoral degree;for graduate credit only.The 5000-level professional courses listedin this bulletin are for students in the School ofVeterinary Medicine only. Prerequisite for enrollmentin these courses is formal admission to theprofessional curriculum in the School of VeterinaryMedicine. All courses must be taken in the propersequence, as each is a prerequisite for the succeedingcourse. Some courses are designatedas Veterinary Medicine (VMED) courses ratherthan departmental courses because of the integrationof disciplines.Phase I includes all courses taken in Years Iand II, the fall semester of Year III, and the first fourweeks of the spring semester of Year III. Phase IIincludes the clinical rotations that begin in the middleof February of Year III and occur continuouslyuntil graduation at the end of the spring semesterof Year IV.The 7000-level courses designated as VeterinaryMedicine (VMED) are utilized by all concentrationsin the veterinary medical sciences program.Key to Course InformationVMED................... Course rubric5101................. Course number(3)......................... Course creditF ...........................Offered in fallS ..................... Offered in springSu................ Offered in summerV .................... Offered irregularlyE . . Offered even-numbered yearsO ... Offered odd-numbered years

2008–09 Bulletin 41Professional CoursesVeterinary Medicine • VMED5001 Problem-Based Learning I (2) 80contact hours. Small group problem-basedlearning using clinical veterinary cases, withemphasis on the problem-oriented approach toveterinary problem solving.5002 Problem-Based Learning II (2) 80contact hours. Continuation of VMED 5001.Small group problem-based learning using clinicalveterinary cases, with emphasis on the problemorientedapproach to veterinary problem solving.5003 Problem-Based Learning III (2) 80contact hours. Continuation of VMED 5002.Small group problem-based learning using clinicalveterinary cases, with emphasis on the problemorientedapproach to veterinary problem solving.5010 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine(0.5-2.5) Pass/fail grading. 10-40 contacthours.5011 Advanced Veterinary Anesthesiologyand Surgery (1.5) 31 contact hours.Advanced veterinary surgery and anesthesiology.5100 Introduction to Veterinary MedicineI (0.5) Pass/fail grading. 11 contact hours.Survey of career opportunities in the veterinaryprofession.5102 Introduction to Veterinary MedicineII (0.5) Pass/fail grading. 11 contact hours.Continuation of VMED 5100. Survey of careeropportunities and other issues in the veterinaryprofession.5103 Principles of Problem Solving (1) 20contact hours. Introduction to problem solvingmethodology, clinical problem solving, problembasedlearning, problem-oriented approach, andinformation management.5104 Principles of Diagnostic Imaging (1)20 contact hours. Basic principles of radiationphysics, radiography, radiation safety, radiology,ultrasonography, computed tomography,and magnetic resonance imaging in veterinarymedicine; emphasis on the normal radiographicanatomy of the canine, feline, equine, and bovineusing selected case examples.5105 Principles of Diagnostic Imaging II(0.5) 8 contact hours. Continuation of VMED5104.5110 Biochemistry and Membrane/muscle Physiology (3) 53 contact hours.Basic biochemical structures and mechanisms;metabolic systems and controls; basic membraneand muscle dynamics.5111 Veterinary Physiology I (3) 50 contacthours. Basic cardiovascular and gastrointestinalsystem dynamics.5112 Veterinary Physiology II (2.5) 50 contacthours. Basic renal and respiratory systemdynamics.5123 Basic and Applied Anatomy I (3.5) 77contact hours. Principles of macroscopic anatomy,basic structure, and applied anatomy of thebones, muscles, and joints of the thoracic limb,pelvic limb, and trunk; dissection of the dog, withrelevant comparisons to the horse and domesticruminants.5124 Basic and Applied Anatomy II (3)78 contact hours. Introduction to the nervoussystem; anatomy of the blood vessels and nervesof the thoracic and pelvic limb; the equine digit;comparative anatomy of the head, including theskull and mandible, nasal cavity and paranasalsinuses, ear, oral cavity, teeth, larynx, cranialnerves, surface of the brain and its coverings, andblood supply.5125 Basic and Applied Anatomy III (4)108 contact hours. Anatomy of the neck andtrunk, thoracic and pleural cavities, thoracic viscera;introduction to the autonomic nervous system;the abdominal wall, abdominal viscera, pelviccavity, and viscera of the urinary and reproductivesystems of domestic animals.5126 Cell Biology and Histology (3) 58contact hours. Basic cell and tissue biology;

42 School of Veterinary Medicineglandular and nonglandular epithelia, connectivetissue, muscle, hematopoietic tissue, and the cardiovascular,pulmonary, and immune systems ofveterinary species.5127 Histology and DevelopmentalAnatomy (4) 74 contact hours. Continuationof VMED 5126. Cell and tissue biology of thedigestive, endocrine, reproductive, integumentary,urinary, visual, and auditory systems; early embryonicdevelopment of veterinary species.5130 Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology(4) 75 contact hours. Comparative biologyof medically significant bacteria and fungi, emphasison principles of pathogenesis and resistanceto host responses, laboratory diagnosis, microbialsensitivity determination, resistance to chemotherapeutics,and intervention outcomes.5171 Neuroscience (3) 54 contact hours.Anatomy of the nervous system of domesticmammals; development and internal organizationof the spinal cord and brain; physiology of theneuron and synapse; spinal functions, reflexes,and motor systems; proprioceptive, somatosensory,auditory, vestibular, visual, olfactory, andgustatory systems; autonomic nervous system;higher CNS functions and disease; basis for neurologicalexamination.5172 Veterinary Immunology (1.5) 30contact hours. Introduction to the conceptsand principles of modern veterinary immunology,with emphasis on understanding the underlyingmechanisms responsible for both protective andpathologic immune responses; understandingof the basic principles of immunological effectorfunctions and immune regulation.5173 Veterinary Pathology (3) 50 contacthours. Concepts, pathogenesis, and gross,microscopic, and ultrastructural changes associatedwith general pathology: cell injury anddeath, tissue mineralization, tissue pigmentation,disturbances of tissue growth, disturbances ofcirculation, and inflammation; recognition of gross,microscopic, and ultrastructural tissue changesand pathogenesis.5202 Animals in Society I (0.5) 11 contacthours. Pass/fail grading. Human-animal relationships,human-animal bond, pet facilitated therapy,animal welfare, and animal rights.5203 Animals in Society II (0.5) 11 contacthours. Issues in companion animal, equine, farmanimal, and captive, exotic animal behavior.5223 Veterinary Pharmacology (4.5) 70contact hours. Fundamental principles of drugactions; drug disposition, pharmacokinetics andmechanisms of action; major classes of drugsused in veterinary practice; emphasis on fundamentalsof drug action and clinical application.5235 Veterinary Parasitology (4) 80 contacthours. Morphology, physiology, and taxonomyof arthropods, protozoa, and helminths ofveterinary importance; aggressive mechanisms ofhelminths, arthropods, and protozoa as well asdefense mechanisms of the host; host-parasiterelationships; diagnostic methods; mechanismsand factors influencing effectiveness of antiparasiticcompounds and other control methods.5236 Veterinary Virology (2) 32 contacthours. Comparative morphology, biochemistry,and classification of animal viruses; viral multiplicationand pathogenesis; virus-host cell interactionsand host responses to viral infections; rationalebehind viral diagnostics and viral vaccines.5241 Systemic Pathology I (4.5) 100 contacthours. Diseases, disease processes, anddisease mechanisms in selected organ systemswith emphasis on species of interest in veterinarymedicine.5242 Systemic Pathology II (1.5) 30 contacthours. Diseases, disease processes, anddisease mechanisms in selected organ systems;emphasis on species of interest in veterinarymedicine.5253 Epidemiology and Public Health (3) 45contact hours. Basics of veterinary epidemiologyand public health; including regulatory medicine,environmental issues, food safety, foreign animaldisease, food- and water-borne diseases of humans,agro- and bioterrorism, and zoonotic diseases.

2008–09 Bulletin 435260 Principles of Veterinary Surgery (1.5)25 contact hours. Principles and fundamentaltechniques of veterinary surgery.5261 Diseases of the CardiovascularSystem (2) 33 contact hours. Principles of thediagnosis and treatment of acquired and congenitalcardiovascular diseases of domestic animals.5262 Small Animal Orthopedics (1.5) 25contact hours. Common orthopedic problemsencountered in small animal practice; developmentaland traumatic abnormalities affecting themusculoskeletal system of the dog and cat.5263 Urinary System Diseases (2) 30 contacthours. Clinical applications of renal physiology;characterization, diagnosis, and treatmentof diseases of the urinary system of domesticanimals.5264 Diseases of Dogs and Cats (3.5) 58contact hours. Basic principles, diagnosis, andtreatment of common diseases/conditions involvingsmall animals.5265 Avian, Zoo, and Exotic Animal Diseases(3) 50 contact hours. Principles of diagnosis,treatment, medicine, surgery, and controlof diseases of companion birds and rodents,raptors, ferrets, rabbits, zoo, exotic, and marineanimals.5266 Diseases of Farm Animals (4) 70contact hours. Principles of diagnosis, treatment,prevention, and control of diseases/conditions ofcattle, goats, sheep, and swine.5267 Veterinary Anesthesia (1.5) 26 contacthours. An introduction to the principles andpractices of veterinary anesthesiology.5270 Clinical Pathology and Diseases ofthe Hemolymphatic System (4) 80 contacthours. Introduction and application of principlesand techniques of hematology; clinical chemistry,exfoliative cytology, and body fluid analysis; diagnosis,management, and treatment of diseases ofthe hemolymphatic system in equine, farm animal,and companion animal species.5272 Veterinary Clinical Oncology (2) 30contact hours. Fundamentals of oncology,including the basics of mutagenesis, oncogenesis,tumor immunology, tumor epidemiology,diagnosis, and therapy in animals.5273 Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases(2.5) 44 contact hours. Introduction to the normalstructure and function of the endocrinologicand metabolic systems; overview of importantendocrine diseases of veterinary species.5320 Large Animal Clinical Nutrition (1)20 contact hours. Nutrition of horses, swine,dairy cattle, beef cattle, and small ruminants;feed ingredients, commercial feeds, and feedlabels; diet formulation and evaluation; nutrientrequirements and feeding practices for the healthyanimal; nutrient deficiencies; nutritional preventionand/or management of specific disease conditions.5325 Small Animal Clinical Nutrition (1) 20contact hours. Nutrition of dogs, cats, pet birds,and exotic species; nutrient requirements andfeeding practices for the healthy animal; nutrientdeficiencies; nutritional prevention and/or managementof specific disease conditions.5361 Theriogenology (5) 96 contact hours.Reproductive endocrinology and physiology,including pregnancy, parturition, and lactation;diagnosis, therapy, and control methods in theriogenology(animal reproduction); perinatology;embryo transfer in domestic animals; preventiveprograms.5362 Diseases of Horses (4) 76 contacthours. Diagnosis and management of diseasesin horses; emphasis on recognition of disorders;diagnostic techniques; medical and surgical management.5363 Critical Care (1) 20 contact hours.Basic principles of emergency and critical caremedicine, including triage of the trauma patient,fluid therapy in multiple species, CPR, and monitoringof the critically ill patient.5364 Neurology and Ophthalmology (3)50 contact hours. Comparative anatomy and

44 School of Veterinary Medicinephysiology, pharmacology diagnosis, and therapyof diseases of the eye and nervous system indomestic animals.5365 Integumentary System (2.5) 40 contacthours. Diagnosis, treatment, and surgery ofimportant skin and ear diseases and skin woundmanagement in domestic animals.5366 Population Medicine (2.5) 41 contacthours. Overview of disease control and preventionas it applies to animal populations; food andfiber production units and the equine industry arestressed.5370 Ethics and Jurisprudence (1) 13 contacthours. Introduction to veterinary ethics and thelaw; their relationship to the veterinary profession.5371 Practice Management (1) 20 contacthours. Principles of analysis and decision makingrelated to a professional, client-oriented practice;concepts in communication, practice promotion,finance, and personnel management for optimumefficiency and return on investment.5372 Clinical Immunology and InfectiousDiseases (2.5) 40 contact hours. Principlesof diagnosis, treatment, and control of infectiousdiseases.5373 Toxicology (2.5) 40 contact hours.Toxicology of various natural and synthetic toxicantsin relation to the prevention, diagnosis, andtreatment of common intoxications in domesticanimals.5441 Diagnostic Microbiology (1) 40contact hours. Clinical application of laboratoryservices for the diagnosis of immunological andinfectious diseases.5442 Diagnostic Parasitology (1) 40 contacthours. Clinical application of laboratory servicesfor the diagnosis of parasitic diseases.5443 Anesthesiology (2) 80 contact hours.May be taken for a maximum of 4 hrs. of credit.Practice of anesthesia, including technical skills,monitoring tools, and pain management in a varietyof species.5452 Diagnostic Pathology (4) 160 contacthours. May be taken for a maximum of 12hours of credit. Necropsy of various vertebrateanimal species, with emphasis on domesticatedanimals; application of diagnostic procedures andtechniques in anatomic and clinical pathology;case-based, problem-oriented approach to diagnosticproblem solving utilizing current teachinghospital and referral cases and prepared materialsthat illustrate the aspects of disease mechanisms,pathogenesis, tissue changes, and factorsneeded for accurate diagnoses.5454 Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging(4) 160 contact hours. Applications of procedures,methods, and techniques in veterinary radiography,radiology, and diagnostic ultrasound.5455 Avian, Zoo, Exotic, and Marine AnimalMedicine (1-4) 40-160 contact hours.Avian, zoo, exotic, and marine animal care andmanagement; clinical application of diagnostic,treatment, and control methods for avian, zoo,exotic, and marine animal diseases; client interactionrelated to didactic information learned inpreclinical course; primary and intensive caremedicine, client education, practice managementreview.5456 Canine and Feline Medicine andPreventive Health (4) 160 contact hours.Application of diagnostic, therapeutic, and controlmethods for canine and feline diseases; primaryand intensive care medicine; preventive healthcare; medical techniques; problem-orientedapproach, client education, practice management;case studies in small animal clinic.5457 Companion Animal Surgery (4) 160contact hours. Diagnostic, treatment, and surgicaltechniques and procedures in companionanimals; surgical problems, preoperative andpostoperative patient care; anesthetic techniques;client education and practice management; casestudies in the small animal clinic.5458 Equine Medicine and Surgery (4)160 contact hours. Diagnostic, treatment, andcontrol methods for equine diseases; surgicalprocedures, methods, and techniques in horses;

2008–09 Bulletin 45study of medical and surgical cases in the largeanimal clinic.5460 Applied Veterinary Dermatology (2)80 contact hours. May be taken for a maximumof 4 hrs. of credit. Diagnostic, treatment, andcontrol methods for skin diseases of domesticanimals; history taking; physical and dermatologicalexamination; technical, problemsolving,and communication skills; participationin rounds, with emphasis on improving clinicalproficiency; dermatological knowledge base andpatient management; emphasis on responsibilityand interpersonal relationships.5461 Elective (1-5) 40-200 contact hours.Students have the option of repeating part or allof one or more of VMED 5451 through 5460 inwhich they have a special interest.5462 Precepteeship (2-5) 80-200 contacthours. Pass/fail grading. May be repeated forcredit. Registration for this optional program mustbe approved by the director of Veterinary Clinics.Two- to five-week training period for fourth-yearstudents with a private practitioner of veterinarymedicine or with a qualified veterinary specialist.5463 Special Training (1-5) 40-200 contacthours. May be repeated for credit. Registrationfor this course must be approved by the instructorand the department head involved. Training forveterinary medical students or advanced studiesstudents in one or more clinical specialty areas ofbasic science disciplines.5465 Theriogenology (1-4) 40-160 contacthours. Diagnostic, treatment, and control methodsin theriogenology; emphasis on economics ofreproductive herd health of domestic livestock andbreeding management of horses and companionanimals; fertility assessment of the male andfemale animal; obstetrics; artificial insemination andembryo transfer techniques.5467 Applied Veterinary Ophthalmology(1-4) 40-160 contact hours. Special training indiseases and surgery of the eye; clinical experiencein ophthalmic diagnostics, therapeutics, andsurgery.5468 Farm Animal Health Management(4) 160 contact hours. Diagnostic, medical,surgical treatments, and herd health managementof medical and surgical cases in the large animalclinic and in field services; health programs andoutreach disease problem solving.Examples of possible topics that may beoffered as VMED 5010, Special Topics inVeterinary Medicine:Courses offered to first- and second-yearstudents:• Biomedical Instrumentation• Clinical Relevance of Renal Physiology• Critical Review of the Veterinary Literature• Diseases of Aquatic Animals• Electronic Resources for the Practicing Veterinarian• Emerging and Exotic Animal Diseases• Fetal Infections, Abortions, and ReproductiveFailure in Animals• Functional Anatomy of Aquatic Animals• Fundamentals of Large Animal Husbandry• Human-Animal Bond• Husbandry Considerations for the Non-traditionalPet• Introduction to Anesthesia Machines and MonitoringEquipment• Introduction to the Cat and Feline Medicine• Introduction to Cetacean Anatomy and Histology• Introduction to Flow Cytometry• Introduction to Laboratory Animal Medicine• Introduction to Raptor and Wildlife Medicine andSurgery• Introduction to Restraint and Anesthetic Techniquesin Selected Exotic Species• Introduction to Smooth Muscle Physiology• Methods of Evoked Potentials in Clinical Medicine• Molecular Control of the InflammatoryResponse: Possibilities for Therapeutic Intervention• Ornamental Fish Medicine• Principles of Canine Learning and Training• Structure and Function of Skin and SkinAppendages of Domestic Animals• Teratology• Veterinarians in the Community

46 School of Veterinary Medicine• Veterinary Medicine in International Development• Water Quality Analysis of Aquatic Systems• What Veterinarians Should Know about VeterinaryPolitics and Why It MattersCourses offered to second year students only:• Case-based Introduction to Large Animal Medicineand Surgery• Clinical Cases in Urology• Clinical Pharmacology of Antimicrobial Agents• Problem-oriented Approach to Equine Medicine• Selected Topics in Food Animal Medicine andSurgery• Selected Topics in Feline Medicine• Small Animal Physical RehabilitationCourses offered to third and fourth yearstudents:• Advanced Bovine Theriogenology• Advanced Companion Animal Medicine• Advanced Companion Animal Neurology• Advanced Companion Animal Soft Tissue Surgery• Advanced Companion Animal Orthopedic Surgery• Advanced Equine Gastrointestinal Diseases• Advanced Equine Musculoskeletal• Advanced Equine Problem Solving• Advanced Equine Respiratory Disease• Advanced Equine Surgery• Advanced Equine Urogenital Problem Management• Advanced Neurology and Behavior• Advanced Practice Management• Advanced Small Animal Gastroenterology• Case Studies in Small Animal Clinical Cardiology• Case Studies in Small Animal Clinical Dermatology• Diagnostic and Surgical Techniques in ExoticAnimal Medicine• Feedlot Medicine• Introduction to Acupuncture• Selected Topics in Feline Medicine• Selected Topics in Veterinary Dentistry• Small Ruminant Medicine and Surgery• Soft Tissue Surgery: Beyond the Basics• Veterinary VaccinesGraduate CoursesComparative Biomedical Sciences • CBS7001 Seminar: Comparative BiomedicalSciences (1) F,S May be taken for a max.of 8 hrs. of credit. Reports and discussionson topics of current interest in various scientificdisciplines.7002 Research Techniques in ComparativeBiomedical Sciences (1-4) F,S,SuMaybe taken for a max. of 8 hrs. of creditwhen topics vary. Specialized research techniquesrelated to selected scientific disciplines inthe department.7003 Special Topics in ComparativeBiomedical Sciences (1-4) F,S,Su Maybe taken for a max. of 8 hrs. of credit whentopics vary. Specialized coverage of a variety oftopics related to selected scientific disciplines inthe department.7104 Biomedical Cell and Molecular Biology(3) F,S Prereq.: consent of instructor.Essential concepts of cell and molecular biology;cellular ultrastructure and function; basic geneticmechanisms in normal and transformed cells;methods of gene analysis; proteomics; moleculartherapy and molecular approaches to diseasediagnosis.7105 Ultrastructural Cytology (3) S Prereq.:consent of instructor. 2 hrs. lecture; 2hrs. lab. Fine structure of animal cells and cellproducts; relationships of ultrastructure to function;interpretation of cytochemical reactions.7106 Biomedical Electron Microscopy (4)F,S Prereq.: consent of instructor. 1 hr. lecture;8 hrs. lab. Preparation of tissues includingbiopsies for transmission and scanning electronmicroscopy; operation of SEMs, TEMs, and ancillaryequipment.7108 Critical Analysis in Molecular biology/Medecine(3) F instruction/participation.Formal presentations of research data.Discussion and presentations are drawn fromlandmark biomedical publications.

2008–09 Bulletin 477109 Advanced Macroscopic Anatomy (1-3)Prereq.: consent of instructor. May be repeatedfor credit when topics vary. Specialized dissection ofone or more of the following: dog, horse, ruminants,laboratory, exotic, or avian species.7112 Advanced Microscopic Anatomy(1-3) Prereq.: consent of instructor. Maybe repeated for credit when topics vary.Comparative or systemic microscopic anatomy ofselected organs or organ systems of domestic,laboratory, or exotic species.7603 Clinical Toxicology (3) S Prereq.: CBS7623 and consent of instructor. Pathophysiologyof various clinically important toxicants;prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of commonintoxications in domestic animals.7614 Central Nervous System (3) V Prereq.:CBS 7631 or equivalent. Neurotransmittermechanisms, chemistry, and anatomical distribution;neuropharmacology; synaptic physiology andanatomy of selected brain regions; central nervoussystem diseases.7615 Pulmonary Pharmacology (3) V Prereq.:CBS 7630. Mechanisms of action andapplications of various drugs used in respiratorydisorders.7617 Autonomic Nervous System (3)Prereq.: CBS 7631 or equivalent. Structure,physiology, pharmacology, and diseases of theautonomic nervous system.7627 Mechanisms of Toxicity in AquaticAnimals (4) F-V Prereq.: organic chemistry,biochemistry, and physiology recommended.Examination of mechanisms of contaminanttoxicity in context with the unique physiological,biochemical, and structural features of aquaticanimals and the environment.7628 Biomedical Physiology I (3) F,SPrereq.: consent of instructor. Physiologicalmechanisms underlying the cardiovascular andgastrointestinal systems of domestic species.7629 Biomedical Physiology II (3) F,SPrereq.: consent of instructor. Physiologicalmechanisms underlying the respiratory andrenal systems of domestic species; emphasis onsystem control.7630 Biomedical Pharmacology (4) F,SPrereq.: vertebrate physiology, biochemistry,or equivalent; consent of instructor. 3.5 hrs.lecture; 0.5 hrs. lab. Comparative study of thepharmacodynamics, disposition, kinetics, andtherapeutic utility of drugs in animals.7631 Biomedical Neuroscience (3) F, SPrereq.: consent of instructor. 2.5 hrs. lecture;0.5 hrs. lab. Physiological and anatomicalmechanisms underlying the nervous system.Pathobiological Sciences • PBS7001 Seminar: Pathobiological Sciences(1) S, F May be taken for a max. of 6 sem.hrs. of credit. Topics of current interest in variousdisciplines of veterinary medicine.7002 Pathobiological Sciences ResearchTechniques (1-4) V May be taken for a max.of 6 sem. hrs. of credit. Specialized researchtechniques related to a specific discipline ofpathobiological sciences.7003 Special Topics in PathobiologicalSciences (1-4) V Prereq.: consent ofinstructor. May be taken for a max. of 8 hrs.of credit. Topics of current interest in pathobiologicalsciences.7004 Current Literature in PathobiologicalSciences (1) V May be taken for a maximumof 6 hrs. of credit. Pass/fail grading. Review ofthe literature in areas of pathobiological sciencespresented in a discussion format.7301, 7302 Principles and Methods of Epidemiologyand Disease Control I, II (4,4)7301 offered F; 7302 offered S Prereq.: consentof instructor. 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab.Ecological and epidemiological concepts used instudying diseases in populations; epidemiologicalmethods, with laboratory exercises emphasizingproblem solving; epidemiological principles applied

48 School of Veterinary Medicineto disease control; planning, administration, andevaluation of disease-control programs.7310 Zoonotic Infectious and ParasiticDiseases (3) F-E Prereq.: BIOL 4121 and4122 or equivalent. Epidemiology, ecology, andcontrol of major infectious and parasitic zoonoses.7312 Epidemiological Study Design (4) SIntroduction to the basic concepts of epidemiologywith emphasis on the appropriate use andinterpretation of epidemiological methods.7404 Pathogenic Mechanisms of Bacteria(3) V Prereq.: BIOL 4094, 4121, and 4122or equivalent. Relation of bacterial structure andfunction to the induction of disease; virulencefactors, mechanisms of host-parasite interaction;vaccine strategies.7410 Biochemistry of Viruses (3) S-EPrereq.: BIOL 4094 or equivalent. See BIOL7289.7411 Molecular Mechanisms of ViralPathogenesis (3) S-E Prereq.: BIOL 4190or VMED 5230 or equivalent. Virus-hostinteractions in disease induction emphasizingvirus receptors and cell tropism, persistence andlatency, oncogenesis, virus-induced immune suppression,and adverse responses of the host.7413 Techniques in Flow Cytometry (1)F-O Prereq.: credit or registration in PBS7423 or equivalent. 2 hrs. lab. Instruction andlaboratory practices in principles and applicationsof flow cytometry; topics include cell processingand staining with fluorescent probes as ameasurement of immunophenotyping, DNA, andfunctional assays as well as computer generateddata analysis.7415 Current Experimental Methods inParasitology (1-4) F-O Prereq.: a coursein parasitology or equivalent. 2-8 hrs. lab.May be taken for a max. of 4 sem. hrs. whenanimal groups vary. Specialized laboratorymethods used to produce experimental infections,diagnose parasitism and recover and identifyprotozoan and helminth parasites of ruminants,horses, pigs, and companion animals.7416 Mechanisms of Cellular Immunologyand Immunopathology (3) S Prereq.: BIOL4121 or equivalent. Mechanisms involved in thedevelopment of protective and pathologic immuneresponses; emphasis on the humoral and cellularcomponents of inflammation and immuneresponse to microbial infections.7417 Immune Response to Infectiousand Parasitic Agents (3) F-E Prereq.:introductory course in immunology. Immunemechanisms in controlling or exacerbating diseasecaused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa, helminths,and arthropods; modern principles of vaccinedevelopment and trends in application.7419 Population Dynamics and Ecology ofParasitic and Vector-Borne Diseases (3)S-O Prereq.: course in parasitology or equivalent.Population regulation and distribution ofparasitic and vector-borne diseases of veterinaryand medical significance; disease risk in populationsand control strategies based on populationmodels, transmission dynamics, climate, nutrition,immunity, geographic information systems, andherd health programs.7423 Cellular and Molecular Immunology(3) F-O Prereq.: BIOL 4121 or equivalent.Cellular and molecular basis for the immuneresponse; emphasis on molecular structure andfunction of antibodies and other receptors; role oflymphocyte subsets and cytokines in regulation ofimmune responses.7424 Diseases of Aquatic Animals (3) F-EPrereq.: consent of instructor. Basic microbiologyand/or parasitology strongly recommended. 2hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Same as RNR 7424.7501 Veterinary Cellular Pathology (3)F Prereq.: DVM degree or equivalent andconsent of instructor. Basic mechanisms ofpathogenesis and morphogenesis of disease atthe cellular level; encompasses ultrastructural tofunctional pathologic changes in cells and extracellularmatrix.

2008–09 Bulletin 497502 Advanced Systemic VeterinaryPathology (5) V Prereq.: DVM degree orequivalent and credit or concurrent enrollmentin PBS 7516. Study of diseases by organsystems, using electron and light microscopy;pathogenesis of specific diseases.7508 Histopathology Slide Conference (1)F,S Prereq.: DVM degree or equivalent andconsent of instructor. May be taken for a max.of 4 hrs. of credit when topics vary. Histopathologicalaspects of diseases in various animal species;direct student participation in morphologicaldescription and literature review.7509 Surgical Pathology (1-2) V Prereq.:DVM degree or equivalent and PBS7516.May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. creditwhen topics vary. Gross and microscopicexamination of surgery-derived specimens of diseasedtissues from various animals; clinical caseinterpretation, histopathological description, diagnosis,prognosis, and consultation techniques.7513 Pathology of Neoplasia (2) V Prereq.:DVM degree or equivalent and PBS 7501.1 hr. lecture; 1 hr. lab. Comparative gross,microscopic, immunochemical, and pathogeneticstudy of naturally occurring neoplastic disease inanimals.7514 Laboratory Animal Pathology (2) VPrereq.: DVM degree or equivalent and consentof instructor. Macroscopic, microscopic,and pathogenetic study of the infectious, nutritional,degenerate, and toxic diseases that affectthe commonly used species of laboratory rodents,rabbits, and primates.7515 Veterinary Dermatopathology (2) VPrereq.: DVM degree or equivalent and PBS7516. 1 hr. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Histopathologicalevaluation of integumentary system, tissueresponse, and diseases of various animal speciesof veterinary importance.7516 Advanced Diagnostic Pathologyof Animals (1-2) V Prereq.: DVM degreeor equivalent. May be taken for a max.of 6 sem. hrs. of credit when topics vary.Necropsy of various animals submitted for postmortemexamination: gross, light, and electronmicroscopy; and immunohistochemistry; correlationand synthesis of clinical information, anatomicalfinding, and other ancillary laboratory results,for an accurate determination of disease diagnosisand pathogenesis.7525 Advanced Veterinary Clinical Pathology(1-2) V Prereq.: DVM degree or equivalent.May be taken for a max. of 6 sem.hrs. of credit when topics vary. Diagnosisand pathogenesis of hematological and clinicalchemistry changes in blood from various animalspecies; understanding the applicable instrumentation,and methodologies of assays and qualityassurance; interpretation of cytological specimens(tissue and fluids) and correlation with clinical andhistopathological findings.7530, 7531, 7532 Laboratory Animal ScienceI, II, III (2, 2, 2,) F,S,Su Prereq.: DVMdegree or equivalent and consent of instructor.Biology, husbandry, diseases, medical care,regulations, and experimental uses of the commonlyused laboratory animal species; coursesneed not be taken in sequence.Veterinary Clinical Sciences • VCS7001 Seminar: Veterinary Clinical Sciences(1) V Prereq.: DVM or equivalentdegree or consent of instructor. May betaken for a max. of 8 hrs. of credit when topicsvary. New developments in veterinary internalmedicine, surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology,cardiology, neurology, theriogenology, and laboratory/exoticanimal medicine.7002 Research Techniques in VeterinaryClinical Sciences (1-4) Prereq.: appropriate4000- or 5000- level course in selectedtopic or equivalent and consent of instructor.May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. whentopics vary. Specialized research techniquesrelated to a specific discipline of veterinary clinicalsciences.7003 Special Topics in Veterinary ClinicalSciences (1-4) Prereq.: appropriate 4000-and 5000- level course in selected topic orequivalent and consent of instructor. May

50 School of Veterinary Medicinebe taken for a max. of 8 sem. hrs. of creditwhen topics vary. Aspects of the biochemical,physiological, pathophysiological, epidemiologicaland economic basis of clinical veterinary medicine.7201 Veterinary Gastroenterology (2) VPrereq.: DVM or equivalent degree or consentof instructor. Gastrointestinal diseasesand related conditions; emphasis on diagnostics,pathophysiology, and management options.7202 Veterinary Surgical Techniques (1) VPrereq.: DVM or equivalent degree or consentof instructor. 3 hrs. lab. May be takenfor a max. of 6 hrs. of credit when topics vary.Advanced surgical and experimental techniquesrelated to an organ system.7204 Advanced Veterinary Orthopedics (2)V Prereq.: DVM or equivalent degree or consentof instructor. Bone, muscle, tendon, andligament diseases with emphasis on pathophysiology,diagnostics, and management options.7205 Advanced Veterinary Clinical Neurology(2) V Prereq.: DVM or equivalent degreeor consent of instructor. Diseases of the centraland peripheral nervous system with emphasis onpathophysiology, diagnostics, neurosurgery, andother management options.7206 Advanced Veterinary UrogenitalDisease (2) S Prereq.: DVM or equivalentdegree or consent of instructor. Urinary andreproductive tract diseases and related conditionswith emphasis on pathophysiology, diagnostic,and management options.7208 Advanced Veterinary CardiovascularDisease (2) V Prereq.: DVM or equivalentdegree or consent of instructor. Cardiovasculardiseases and related conditions with emphasison pathophysiology, diagnostic and managementoptions.7209 Advanced Veterinary RespiratoryDisease (2) V Prereq.: DVM or equivalentdegree or consent of instructor. Respiratorydiseases and related conditions with emphasison pathophysiology, diagnostic and managementoptions.7210 Veterinary Scientific Journal Review(1) Prereq.: DVM or equivalent degree orconsent of instructor. May be taken for amax. of 6 sem. hrs. of credit. In depth critiqueof current veterinary journals with emphasis onappraising experimental design and analysis; andinterpretation and application of results.Veterinary Medicine • VMED7001 Seminar: Veterinary Medical Sciences(1) May be taken for a max. of 8 hrs.of credit. Reports and discussions on topics ofcurrent interest in various disciplines of veterinarymedicine.7004 Introduction to Research (2) F Prereq.:consent of instructor. Concepts andmethodology in developing research programs;selection of a research problem; planning, execution,and publication of original research.8000 Thesis Research (1-12 per sem.)“S”/”U” grading.8900 Pre-dissertation Research (1-9) Maybe taken for a max. of 9 sem. hrs. of credit.9000 Dissertation Research (1-12 persem.) “S”/”U” grading.

facultyfacult2008–09 Bulletin 51FacultyIn the following list of Veterinary Medicine faculty,the names of full members of the GraduateFaculty are indicated by a single asterisk (*); associatemembers are marked with two asterisks (**);affiliate members are indicated by single daggers(†); and ex officio members are designated bydouble daggers (††).(The date of initial employment is given in parenthesesfollowing each person’s title.)Mark J. Acierno • Assistant Professor ofCompanion Animal Medicine (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinaryInternist (10-18-04) • BS, Skidmore College,1986; MBA, Pace University, 1991; DVM, MississippiState University, 2000; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Internal Medicine (InternalMedicine).**Linda B. Adams • Adjunct AssistantProfessor of Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(7-1-94) • BS, LSU, 1981; PhD, LSU,1987.F. Kareem Al-Bagdadi • Associate Professorof Veterinary Anatomy & Cell Biology(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (9-15-75) • B.V.M.S, University ofBaghdad (Iraq), 1961; MS, Royal College of Denmark(Denmark), 1964; MS, Iowa State University,1972; PhD, University of Illinois, 1975.Grace F. Amborski • Professor Emerita(Department of Veterinary Microbiology andParasitology); Professor Emerita (Departmentof Veterinary Science) (2-1-74) • BS, Universityof Toledo, 1955; MS, The Ohio State University,1957; PhD, The Ohio State University, 1961.Frank M. Andrews • Professor of VeterinaryMedicine (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Veterinary Internist; Director,Equine Health Studies Program (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (08-01-08)• BS, Washington State University, 1979; BS,DVM, MS, Washington State University, 1983;Diplomate, American College of Veterinary InternalMedicine (internal Medicine).Primo V. Arambulo • Adjunct Professor ofEpidemiology & Community Health (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (1-1-95)• DVM, University of the Philippines, 1963; CPH,University of the Philippines, 1964; DAP&E,Institute for Medical Research, (Malaysia), 1971;MPH, University of Texas, 1976; DrPH, Universityof Texas, 1977; MPA, Harvard University, 1989.*David G. Baker • Professor of LaboratoryAnimal Medicine (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Director, Division ofLaboratory Animal Medicine (8-1-95) • BS,University of California, Davis, 1980; MS, Universityof California, Davis, 1986; DVM, University ofCalifornia, Davis, 1987; PhD, University of California,Davis, 1992; Diplomate, American College ofLaboratory Animal Medicine.*Steven A. Barker • Professor of VeterinaryPhysiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (1-7-85) • BS, University of Alabama,1971; MS, University of Alabama, 1973; PhD,University of Alabama, 1978.Ota S. Barta • Adjunct Professor of VeterinaryImmunology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (7-1-00) • M.V.Dr., Universityof Agriculture (Czechoslovakia), 1955; C.S.C.,University of Agriculture (Czechoslovakia), 1963;PhD, Ontario Veterinary College, University ofGuelph (Canada), 1969; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Microbiologists.**Rudy W. Bauer • Associate Professor ofVeterinary Pathology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Diagnostic Pathologist(11-1-90) • BS, University of Georgia, 1979;DVM, University of Georgia, 1983; PhD, Universityof Georgia, 1990; Diplomate, American College ofVeterinary Pathologists.*Ralph E. Beadle • Professor Emeritus ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences (Department of

52 School of Veterinary MedicineVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (7-1-74) • DVM,Colorado State University, 1967; PhD, Universityof Georgia, 1973.Lauren A. Beebe • Visting Instructor ofVeterinary Anesthesiology (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (8-1-05) • BFA,Rhode Island School of Design, 1989; DVM,LSU, 2003.Patrick R. Bernard • Adjunct Assistant Professorof Veterinary Medicine (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (2-14-02) • DVM,Auburn University, 1969.Everett D. Besch • Professor Emeritus(Department of Veterinary Microbiology &Parasitology); Dean Emeritus, School of VeterinaryMedicine (4-15-68) • DVM, Texas A&MUniversity, 1954; MPH, University of Minnesota,1956; PhD, Oklahoma State University, 1963.W. Sheldon Bivin • Professor Emeritus ofLaboratory Animal Medicine, (Department ofVeterinary Pathology) (7-1-73) • BS, KansasState University, 1962; DVM, Kansas State University,1964; PhD, University of Missouri, 1971;Diplomate, American College of Laboratory AnimalMedicine.Rudolph P. Bohm, Jr. • Adjunct AssociateProfessor (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (1-1-04) • DVM, LSU, 1987; Diplomate,American College of Laboratory AnimalMedicine.Peter J. Bostick • Adjunct Associate Professorof Molecular Oncology (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (7-1-00) • MD,University of California, Los Angeles, School ofMedicine, 1988.Hermann H. Bragulla • Assistant Professor(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (7-1-06) • DVM, University of Munich(Germany), 1984; PhD, University of Munich (Germany),1986.Julia Buchholz • Visiting Professor of VeterinaryRadiation Oncology (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinaryRadiation Oncologist (3-28-08) • DrMedVet,Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen, Germany,2002; Diplomate, American College of VeterinaryRadiology (Radiation Oncology).*Daniel J. Burba • Professor of VeterinarySurgery (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Veterinary Surgeon (8-1-90) •DVM, Auburn University, 1986; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Surgeons.Dominic A. Cangelosi • Associate Director(Louisiana Animal Disease DiagnosticLaboratory); Diagnostician (10-1-83) • BS,University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1961; DVM,Auburn University, 1967.James D. Carter • Professor Emeritus ofVeterinary Ophthalmology (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (12-1-73) • BS,University of Missouri, 1961; DVM, University ofMissouri, 1961; MS, University of Missouri, 1966;Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.Reneé T. Carter • Assistant Professor ofVeterinary Ophthalmology (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (7-1-06) • DVM,LSU, 2000; Diplomate, American College of VeterinaryOphthalmologists.W. James Catallo • Associate Professor ofEnvironmental Toxicology (Department ofComparative Biomedical Sciences) (2-15-94)• BS, Tulane University, 1981; PhD, College ofWilliam and Mary, 1989.Jennifer L. Chang • Visiting Clinical Instructorof Veterinary Emergency Medicine(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences)(7-14-08) • BS, University of Oklahoma, 2002;DVM, Oklahoma State University, 2007.Anna M. Chapman • Visiting Assistant Professorof Equine Medicine (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences); Equine Internist(7-1-06) • BA, Gettysburg College, 1990;DVM, LSU, 2001; MS, LSU, 2006; Diplomate,American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine(Internal Medicine).**Henrique Cheng • Assistant Professor(Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences)(7-1-06) • DVM, Faculdade de CiênciasAgrárias do Pará (Brazil), 1994; MS, Iowa StateUniversity, 1997; PhD, Iowa State University,2002.*Doo Youn Cho • Professor of VeterinaryPathology (Department of Pathobiological

2008–09 Bulletin 53Sciences); Section Chief (Necroscopy/SurgicalBiopsy), Veterinary Teaching Hospital &Clinics (12-15-76) • DVM, Seoul National University(Korea), 1966; MVSc, Seoul National University(Korea), 1970; MS, Kansas State University,1973; PhD, Kansas State University, 1976.Vladimir M. Chouljenko • Assistant Professor(Research) (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Assistant Director, Divisionof Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine(7-1-01) • BS, Kiev State University, 1982; PhD,Institute for Molecular Biology and Genetics, UkrainianAcademy of Sciences, 1990.Shafiqul Chowdhury • Professor (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (7-1-08)• DVM, Bangladesh Agricultural University, 1978;MS Bangladesh Agricultural University, 1980;PhD, Free University of Berlin, 1987.*Richard K. Cooper II • Professor of VeterinaryMicrobiology & Parasitology (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences); Professorof Veterinary Science (10-1-91) • BS, MississippiCollege, 1985; MS, Mississippi College,1988; PhD, University of Georgia, 1991.James R. Corley • Adjunct Assistant Professorof Veterinary Medicine (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (2-14-02) • DVM,LSU, 1980.Stephanie A. Cormier • Adjunct AssistantProfessor (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (10/1/04) • BS, University of SouthwesternLouisiana, 1991; PhD, Louisiana StateUniversity Medical Center, 1997.Hollis U. Cox • Professor of VeterinaryBacteriology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Veterinary Microbiologist (4-1-75)• BS, Oklahoma State University, 1965; DVM,Oklahoma State University, 1967; PhD, LSU,1973; Diplomate, American College of VeterinaryMicrobiologists; Specialist, American Academy ofMicrobiology; Specialist, American Society of ClinicalPathologists.Anderson F. da Cunha • Assistant Professorof Veterinary Anesthesiology (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences);Service Chief (Anesthesia Services), VeterinaryTeaching Hospital & Clinics (12-1-06)• DVM, Federal University of Parana, 2000; MS,Federal University of Santa Maria, 2002.*Jacqueline R. Davidson • Clinical Professorof Veterinary Surgery (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinarySurgeon (7-25-94) • BS, University of Minnesota,1982; BS, University of Minnesota, 1984;DVM, University of Minnesota, 1986; MS, PurdueUniversity, 1991; Diplomate, American College ofVeterinary Surgeons.Don Davis • Adjunct Associate Professorof Veterinary Science; Adjunct AssociateProfessor (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (7-1-00) • PhD, Texas A&M University,1979.James H. Diaz • Adjunct Professor (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (10-1-05) • BS, Tulane University, 1971; MD, TulaneUniversity, 1975; MHA, Tulane University, 1990;PhD, Tulane University, 1995; MPHTM, TulaneUniversity, 2001.Marilyn A. Dietrich • Instructor in VeterinaryMicrobiology & Parasitology (Department ofPathobiological Sciences) (4-1-91) • BS, LSU,1978; MS, LSU, 1980.Joe M. Dixon • Professor Emeritus (Departmentof Veterinary Science); ProfessorEmeritus (Department of Veterinary ClinicalMedicine) (10-1-77) • DVM, Oklahoma StateUniversity, 1952.A. Roland Dommert • Professor Emeritus(Department of Veterinary Microbiology andParasitology) (7-1-71) • BS, Texas A&M University,1960; DVM, Texas A&M University, 1961;MS, LSU, 1963; PhD, LSU, 1966.Betsy Dresser • Adjunct Professor of VeterinaryPhysiology (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences) (1-1-97) • BS, The OhioState University, 1975; MS, The Ohio State University,1977; PhD, The Ohio State University,1979.Dennis W. Duffield • Associate Professor ofVeterinary Anatomy & Cell Biology (Departmentof Comparative Biomedical Sciences)(7-1-75) • BS, University of Illinois, 1961; DVM,University of Illinois, 1963; PhD, University of Missouri,Columbia, 1970.

54 School of Veterinary MedicineAlexander W. Dunlap • Adjunct Professorof Laboratory Animal Medicine (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (12-1-99) •DVM, LSU, 1989; MD, University of Tennessee,School of Medicine, 1996.*Susan C. Eades • Professor of VeterinaryMedicine (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Veterinary Internist (2-15-98)• DVM, LSU, 1982; PhD, University of Georgia,1988; Diplomate, American College of VeterinaryInternal Medicine (Internal Medicine).**Susan M. Eddlestone • Associate Professorof Veterinary Medicine (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinaryInternist (09-16-02) • DVM, LSU, 1989; Diplomate,American College of Veterinary InternalMedicine (Internal Medicine).*Bruce E. Eilts • Professor of Theriogenology(Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Theriogenologist; Service Chief(Theriogenology), Veterinary Teaching Hospital& Clinics (12-3-84) • BS, University ofMinnesota, 1975; DVM, University of Minnesota,1977; MS, University of Minnesota, 1982; Diplomate,American College of Theriogenologists.**Philip H. Elzer • Professor of VeterinaryScience; Professor of Microbiology & Parasitology(Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (6-1-95) • BS, Rochester Institute ofTechnology, 1986; MS, Cornell University, 1989;PhD, Cornell University, 1992.*Frederick M. Enright • Professor of VeterinaryMedicine (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Interim Director, LouisianaAnimal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory; Head(Department of Veterinary Science) (11-19-93) • DVM, Oklahoma State University, 1970;PhD, University of California, Davis, 1974.**Dawn Evans • Clinical Associate Professorof Veterinary Pathology (Department ofPathobiological Sciences); Veterinary Pathologist;Diagnostic Pathologist (LouisianaAnimal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory) (1-3-90) • BS, University of West Indies, 1980; DVM,Tuskegee Institute, 1985; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Pathologists.*Ji-Ming Feng • Associate Professor(Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences)(9-1-07) • BS, Lanzhou University (China),1991; MS, Beijing Medical University (China),1994; PhD, Beijing Medical University (China),1998.**Marxa L. Figueiredo • Assistant Professor(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (4-15-08) • BS, Federal University ofGoiás (Goiânia, Brazil), 1994; PhD, University ofWisconsin-Madison, 2002.*Larry L. Findley • Adjunct Assistant Professorof Veterinary Medicine (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (1-24-02) • DVM,LSU, 1979.Carol S. Foil • Professor Emerita (DepartmentVeterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinaryDermatologist (8-1-82) • BS, LSU, 1974;DVM, LSU, 1978; Diplomate, American Collegeof Veterinary Dermatology.*Joseph Francis • Associate Professor(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (6-2-03) • BVSc, Madras VeterinaryCollege (India), 1990; MVSc, Madras VeterinaryCollege (India), 1994; PhD, Kansas State University,1999.*Dennis D. French • Professor of VeterinaryScience; Professor of Food AnimalMedicine and Surgery (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences); Adjunct Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences);Veterinary Clinician; Service Chief (Food AnimalMedicine), Veterinary Teaching Hospital& Clinics (1-1-83) • B.S, University of Minnesota,1976; DVM, University of Minnesota, 1978; Diplomate,American Board of Veterinary Practitioners(Equine Practice).Gustavo Adolfo Garcia • Adjunct AssociateProfessor of Veterinary Medicine (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (7-15-02) • M.V.Z., Universidad Nacional Autonomade(Mexico), 1983; MS, University of Florida, 1986;PhD, Universidad Nacional Autonomade (Mexico),1999.Frederic P. Gaschen • Professor of CompanionAnimal Medicine (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences), VeterinaryInternist; Section Chief (Companion Animal

2008–09 Bulletin 55Medicine), Veterinary Teaching Hospital &Clinics (1-11-06) • DVM, University of Bern,1982; Diplomate, American College of VeterinaryInternal Medicine; Diplomate, European College ofVeterinary Internal Medicine (Companion Animals).Lorrie E. Gaschen • Associate Professor ofVeterinary Radiology (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences), Veterinary Radiologist;Service Chief (Radiology), VeterinaryTeaching Hospital and Clinics (1-1-06) • BS,University of Florida, 1985; DVM, University ofFlorida, 1990; PhD, University of Utrecht, N.L.,2001; Diplomate, Diagnostic Imaging; EuropeanSpecialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.*Stephen D. Gaunt • Professor of VeterinaryClinical Pathology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Section Chief and AppliedDiagnostics, Veterinary Teaching Hospital& Clinics (4-1-83) • BS, LSU, 1973; DVM,LSU, 1977; MS, LSU, 1979; PhD, Texas A&MUniversity, 1983; Diplomate, American College ofVeterinary Pathologists.Tracy L. Gieger • Assistant Professor ofVeterinary Oncology and Radiation Oncology(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences)Veterinary Oncologist; Veterinary RadiationOncologist (4-9-08) • DVM, LSU, 1996;Diplomate, American College of Veterinary InternalMedicine (Internal Medicine, Oncology); Diplomate,American College of Veterinary Radiology(Radiation Oncology).**Marjorie S. Gill • Professor of Clinical VeterinaryMedicine (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences); Veterinary Clinician (7-1-84) • DVM, Iowa State University, 1976; MS,Iowa State University, 1984; Diplomate, AmericanBoard of Veterinary Practitioners (Food AnimalPractice).*Thomas P. Gillis • Adjunct AssociateProfessor of Veterinary Immunology (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (7-1-87)• BS, Indiana State University, 1971; MS, LSUMedical Center, 1976; PhD, LSU Medical Center,1978.**Jeffrey M. Gimble • Adjunct Professor(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences)(7-1-04) • BA, Dartmouth College, 1976; M.A.,Yale University, 1980; PhD, Yale University, 1981;MD, Yale University, 1982.Mary B. Glaze • Professor Emerita ofVeterinary Ophthalmology (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (7-15-81) • BS,Texas A&M University, 1975; DVM, Texas A&MUniversity, 1976; MS, Michigan State University,1981; Diplomate, American College of VeterinaryOphthalmologists.*Robert A. Godke • Boyd Professor(Department of Animal Sciences); AdjunctProfessor of Veterinary Physiology (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (1-1-90)• PhD, University of Missouri, Columbia, 1967.Stephen D. Goodeaux • Adjunct AssistantProfessor of Veterinary Medicine (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (2-14-02) • DVM, LSU, 1982.Amy M. Grooters • Professor of CompanionAnimal Medicine (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences); Veterinary Internist (7-12-95) • BA, Central College, 1984; DVM, IowaState University, 1989; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Internal Medicine (InternalMedicine).*Michael G. Groves • Professor of Epidemiology& Community Health (Department ofPathobiological Sciences); Dean Emeritus,School of Veterinary Medicine (7-1-90) •DVM, Texas A&M University, 1964; MPH, TulaneUniversity, 1966; PhD, Catholic University ofAmerica, 1975; Diplomate, American College ofVeterinary Microbiologists; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Preventive Medicine; Diplomate,Subspecialty of Epidemiology, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Preventive Medicine.Harry V. Hagstad • Professor Emeritus ofEpidemiology & Community Health (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (7-1-75)• DVM, Cornell University, 1952; MPH, TulaneUniversity, 1966.Duncan Hannant • Adjunct Professor ofVeterinary Immunology (Department ofPathobiological Sciences) (1-1-01) • BS,University of London, 1971; MSc, University ofWales, 1972; PhD, University of London, England,1977.David R. Harrington • Adjunct Assistant

56 School of Veterinary MedicineProfessor of Veterinary Medicine (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (1-24-02) • DVM, Tuskegee University, 1980.Diane M. Harrington • Adjunct AssistantProfessor of Veterinary Medicine (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (1-24-02) • DVM, LSU, 1985.Kathleen S. Harrington • Instructor in Epidemiology& Community Health (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (1-1-99) • BS,Midwestern University, 1973; MS, MidwesternUniversity, 1975.**John P. Hawke • Associate Professorof Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(7-1-90) • AS, Jefferson State College, 1970;BS, Auburn University, 1972; MS, Auburn University,1974; PhD, LSU, 1996.*Gregory V. Hayes • Adjunct Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(7-1-07) • BA, Indiana University, 1971; MS, BallState University, 1973; MPH, University of NorthCarolina (Chapel Hill), 1984; DrPH, University ofNorth Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1987.*Peter F. Haynes • Professor of VeterinarySurgery (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Veterinary Surgeon; Dean, Schoolof Veterinary Medicine (4-1-74) • BS, ColoradoState University, 1967; DVM, Colorado StateUniversity, 1969; MS, Colorado State University,1974; Diplomate, American College of VeterinarySurgeons.Jonathan F. Head • Adjunct AssociateProfessor (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (4-1-05) • BS, Syracuse University,1971; M.A., Brooklyn College, CUNY, 1977;PhD, Fordham University, 1985.*Cheryl S. Hedlund • Professor of VeterinarySurgery (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Veterinary Surgeon (7-1-81)• DVM, Iowa State University, 1977; MS, TexasA&M University, 1981; Diplomate, American Collegeof Veterinary Surgeons.William G. Henk • Professor Emeritus(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (2-1-79) • BS, University of Georgia,1967; MEd, University of Georgia, 1971; PhD,University of Georgia, 1977.Richard J. Hidalgo • Professor Emeritusof Veterinary Microbiology (Department ofPathobiological Sciences); Director Emeritus,Veterinary Computer Resources Unit(6-1-85) • DVM, Texas A&M University, 1962;MS, LSU, 1964; PhD, LSU, 1966; Diplomate,American College of Veterinary Microbiologists.R. Kelly Hill, Jr. • Adjunct Assistant Professorof Veterinary Medicine (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (7-1-90) • BA,Rice University, 1973; MD, Baylor College ofMedicine, 1976.Daniel J. Hillmann • Professor of VeterinaryAnatomy & Cell Biology (Department ofComparative Biomedical Sciences) (8-1-73)• DVM, Iowa State University, 1965; PhD, IowaState University, 1971.Robert A. Holmes • Associate Professor(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (8-22-83) • DVM, Purdue University,1971; MS, University of Georgia, 1983; PhD,University of Georgia, 1985.*David W. Horohov • Adjunct Professor(Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences)(9-1-03) • BS, Pennsylvania State University,1978; MS, Purdue University, 1981; PhD,University of Tennessee, 1985.*Giselle Hosgood • Professor of VeterinarySurgery (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Veterinary Surgeon; Service Chief(Companion Animal Surgery and CompanionAnimal Medicine), Veterinary TeachingHospital & Clinics (7-15-89) • BVSc, QueenslandUniversity (Australia), 1982; MS, PurdueUniversity, 1988; Diplomate, American College ofVeterinary Surgeons; Fellow, Australian College ofVeterinary Scientists.Johnny D. Hoskins • Professor Emeritusof Veterinary Medicine (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences) (12-1-76) • BS,Oklahoma State University, 1967; DVM, OklahomaState University, 1968; PhD, Iowa StateUniversity, 1977; Diplomate, American College ofVeterinary Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine).Phillip G. Hoyt • Clinical Professor (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences); Vet-

2008–09 Bulletin 57erinary Clinician (7-1-84) • BS, Kansas StateUniversity, 1973; DVM, Kansas State University,1975.*Martin E. Hugh-Jones • Professor Emeritusof Epidemiology & Community Health(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(1-1-78) • BA, Cambridge University (England),1957; Vet.M.B., Cambridge University (England),1960; M.A., Cambridge University (England),1963; MPH, Tulane University, 1964; PhD, CambridgeUniversity (England), 1979; Fellow, AmericanCollege of Epidemiology.*David L. Huxsoll • Professor of VeterinaryMicrobiology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (7-1-90) • BS, University of Illinois,1959; DVM, University of Illinois, 1961; PhD, Universityof Notre Dame, 1965.Rodney H. Ingraham • Professor Emeritusof Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, &Toxicology; Professor Emeritus of VeterinaryScience (2-1-74) • BS, University of California,1950; DVM, University of California, 1952; MS,Iowa State University, 1968; PhD, Iowa State University,1973.*William L. Jenkins • Professor of VeterinaryPhysiology, Pharmacology, & Toxicology(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (9-1-88) • BVSc, University of Pretoria(South Africa), 1958; M.Med.Vet., University ofPretoria (South Africa), 1968; PhD, University ofMissouri, 1970; Fellow, American Academy ofVeterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics; Fellow,American Academy of Veterinary and ComparativeToxicology.**Samithamby Jeyaseelan • Assistant Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(7-1-07) • DVM, University of Peradeniya (SriLanka), 1992; PhD, University of Minnesota, 2001.**Jill R. Johnson • Professor of VeterinaryMedicine (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Veterinary Internist (4-1-77) • BS,University of Minnesota, 1970; DVM, University ofMinnesota, 1972; MS, University of Minnesota,1977; Diplomate, American College of VeterinaryInternal Medicine (Internal Medicine); Diplomate,American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (EquinePractice).Stephanie W. Johnson • Instructor in VeterinaryMedicine (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences, Office of Student andAcademic Affairs) (7-1-98) • BS, LouisianaTech University, 1990; MSW, LSU, 1992;LCSW, Louisiana State Board of Certified SocialWork Examiners.Yu-Ming Kang • Research Assistant Professor(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (10-29-07) • MD, Shanxi MedicalCollege, 1983; MS, Jiamusi Medical College ofJiamusi University, 1989; PhD, Shanxi MedicalUniversity, 1998.Michael T. Kearney • Instructor in Epidemiology& Community Health (Department ofPathobiological Sciences) (6-1-91) • BS, LSU,1976; MS, LSU, 1980; M.Ap.Stat., LSU, 1981.James E. Keen • Adjunct Associate Professorof Pathobiological Sciences (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (12-01-01) •BS, University of Illinois, 1986; DVM, University ofIllinois, 1988; PhD, University of Illinois, 1994.*Thomas R. Klei • Boyd Professor; Professorof Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology(Department of Pathobiological Sciences);Professor of Veterinary Science; AssociateDean for Research and Advanced Studies,School of Veterinary Medicine (8-1-75) • BS,Northern Michigan University, 1965; PhD, WayneState University, 1971.*Kevin M. Kleinow • Professor of VeterinaryPhysiology, Pharmacology, & Toxicology(Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences)(6-1-87) • BA, University of Wisconsin,1976; DVM, University of Minnesota, 1982; PhD,University of Wisconsin, 1984.*Konstantin G. Kousoulas • Professor ofVeterinary Virology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Professor of PoultryScience; Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences;Director, Division of Biotechnology& Molecular Medicine (1-7-88) • BS, FairleighDickinson University, 1975; MS, PennsylvaniaState University, 1977; PhD, Pennsylvania StateUniversity, 1981.*James L. Krahenbuhl • Adjunct Professorof Veterinary Immunology (Department

58 School of Veterinary Medicineof Pathobiological Sciences) (7-1-87) • BS,University of Wisconsin, 1964; MS, University ofWisconsin, 1967; PhD, University of Wisconsin,1970.Andrew A. Lackner • Adjunct AssociateProfessor (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (1-01-02) • BS, Colorado State University,1981; DVM, Colorado State University,1984; PhD, University of California, 1988.Robert B. Lank • Professor Emeritus ofVeterinary Science; Head Emeritus, Departmentof Veterinary Science; Associate DeanEmeritus, School of Veterinary Medicine (11-1-68) • DVM, Kansas State University, 1942.Jerome F. LaPeyre • Adjunct AssistantProfessor (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (1-01-01) • PhD, College of William &Mary, 1993.**Susanne K. Lauer • Assistant Professorof Companion Animal Surgery (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinarySurgeon (07-22-02) • DVM, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitäät (Germany), 1994; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Surgeons.Maxwell A. Lea • Adjunct Assistant Professor(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences)(6-1-86) • BS, Oklahoma State University,1968; DVM, Oklahoma State University, 1970.Li Li • Adjunct Associate Professor (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (10-20-04) • BS, Peking University (China), 1982;MS, Tianjin Institute of Physical Education (China),1988; PhD, University of Massachusetts, 1999.**Shisheng Li • Assistant Professor (Departmentof Comparative Biomedical Sciences)(9/20/04) • BS, Henan Normal University (China),1985; MS, Nankai University (China), 1988; PhD,University of Wales (England) 1997.*Shulin Li • Professor (Department of ComparativeBiomedical Sciences) (1-1-03) •BS, Shanxi University (China), 1982; MS, HebeiUniversity (China), 1985; PhD, Washington StateUniversity, 1993.Fang-Ting Liang • Assistant Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(7-1-04) • MS, Shundong University (China),1991; PhD, University of Kentucky, 1998.Donald R. Lingard • Professor Emeritus ofVeterinary Medicine; Professor Emeritus ofTheriogenology (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences) (10-1-75) • DVM, OntarioVeterinary College (Canada), 1955; MS, Universityof Illinois, 1959; PhD, Washington StateUniversity, 1968; Diplomate, American College ofTheriogenologists.Martha Littlefield • Adjunct Assistant Professor(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences)(7-1-02) • BS, Louisiana Tech University,1978; DVM, LSU, 1982; MS, LSU, 1994.**Mandi J. Lopez • Assistant Professor,Equine Research Scientist (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (1-1-04) • BS,Humboldt State University, 1988; DVM, Universityof California, 1993; MS, University of California,1997; PhD, University of Wisconsin, 2001.Sue Loubiere • Librarian Emirita (1-3-74) •BS, LSU, 1964; MS, LSU, 1966.Sara K. Lyle • Instructor in Theriogenology(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences);Theriogenologist (6-01-02) • BA, Duke University,1980; DVM, University of Florida, 1985; MS,University of Florida, 1991; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Theriogenologists.Kevin R. Macaluso • Assistant Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(8-16-04) • BS, Colorado State University, 1994;MS, Sul Ross State University, 1996; PhD, OklahomaState University, 2000.James H. Maguire • Adjunct Professor ofEpidemiology & Community Health (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (7-1- 97) •MD, Harvard Medical School, 1974; MPH, HarvardSchool of Public Health, 1978.Dayle G. Malen • Instructor of Social Work(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences);Licensed Clinical Social Worker (2-25-08) •BS, LSU, 1974; ME, LSU, 1980; MSW, LSU,1989; LCSW, 1996.*John B. Malone, Jr. • Professor of VeterinaryParasitology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (9-3-74) • BS, University ofCalifornia, Davis, 1965; DVM, University of California,Davis, 1967; PhD, University of Georgia,1974.

2008–09 Bulletin 59George S. Martin • Professor Emeritus ofVeterinary Surgery (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences); Veterinary Surgeon(8-5-83) • BA, Park College (Missouri), 1971;BS, University of Illinois, 1975; DVM, Universityof Illinois, 1977; MS, Colorado State University,1983; MBA, Tulane University, 1991; Diplomate,American College of Veterinary Surgeons.John E. Martin • Professor Emeritus of VeterinaryAnatomy & Cell Biology (Departmentof Comparative Biomedical Sciences) (7-1-90) • BS, Texas A&M University, 1959; DVM,Texas A&M University, 1961; MS, Texas A&MUniversity, 1969.Preston Marx • Adjunct Professor of PathobiologicalSciences (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (7-1-03) • BS, University ofNew Orleans, 1966; PhD, LSU Medical Center,1969.Catherine Mauberret • Adjunct AssistantProfessor of Veterinary Medicine (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (1-24-02) • DVM, LSU, 1990.Charles T. McCauley • Assistant Professorof Equine Surgery (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences), Veterinary Surgeon(2-1-06) • BS, Texas A&M University, 1990;DVM, Texas A&M University, 1995; Diplomate,American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (FoodAnimal); Diplomate, American College of VeterinarySurgeons (Large Animal Surgery).J. Raymond McClure • Professor Emeritusof Veterinary Surgery (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences) (6-6-77) • BS, KansasState University, 1966; DVM, Kansas StateUniversity, 1970; MS, University of Minnesota,1977; Diplomate, American College of VeterinarySurgeons.**Rebecca S. McConnico • Associate Professorof Veterinary Medicine (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinaryInternist (12-15-99) • BS, University of Arkansas,1983; DVM, LSU, 1987; PhD, North CarolinaState University, 1995; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Internal Medicine (InternalMedicine).Dennis M. McCurnin • Professor of VeterinarySurgery (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Veterinary Surgeon (10-1-90)• DVM, Iowa State University, 1966; MS, IowaState University, 1970; Diplomate, American Collegeof Veterinary Surgeons.Leslie D. McLaughlin • Clinical-TrackAssistant Professor (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (1-3-06) • BA, Duke University,1992; DVM, LSU, 1998; PhD, LSU, 2005.Sandra R. Merchant • Professor of VeterinaryDermatology (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences); Veterinary Dermatologist;Service Chief (Dermotology), VeterinaryTeaching Hospital & Clinics (7-15-88) • BS,Florida State University, 1979; DVM, University ofFlorida, 1984; Diplomate, American College ofVeterinary Dermatology.*James E. Miller • Professor of Epidemiology& Community Health (Department ofPathobiological Sciences); Adjunct Professorof Animal Science (1-23-84) • BS, University ofNew Mexico, 1966; DVM, University of California,1978; MPVM, University of California, 1982; PhD,University of California, 1983.Mustajab H. Mirza • Assistant Professor ofEquine Surgery (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences) (7-1-06) • DVM, University ofAgriculture Faisalabad Lahore (Pakistan), 1992;MS, LSU, 1998.Christine Mitchell • Librarian; Director,Veterinary Medical Library (2-1-04) • BA,Mary Washington College, 1995; MACE, UnionTheological Seminary and the Presbyterian Schoolof Christian Education, 1999; MSLS, University ofNorth Carolina, 2005.*Colin F. Mitchell • Assistant Professor ofEquine Surgery (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences), Veterinary Surgeon (8-1-05) • BVMS, University of Edinburgh, 2000; MS,University of Minnesota, 2004; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Surgeons.*Mark A. Mitchell • Adjunct AssociateProfessor (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences) (7-29-96) • BS, University of Illinois,1990; DVM, University of Illinois, 1992; MS, Universityof Illinois, 1997; PhD, LSU, 2001.*Rustin M. Moore • Adjunct Professor of

60 School of Veterinary MedicineVeterinary Surgery (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences) (10-1-94) • BS, West VirginiaUniversity, 1986; DVM, The Ohio State University,1989; PhD, The Ohio State University, 1994; Diplomate,American College of Veterinary Surgeons.Christopher Mores • Assistant Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(9-1-07) • BS, Rutgers University, 1995; SM,Harvard University, 1998; ScD, Harvard University,2002.Timothy W. Morgan • Assistant Professorof Veterinary Clinical Medicine (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (6-1-04) • BS,Northeast Missouri State University, 1989; DVM,University of Missouri, Columbia, 1993; PhD, IowaState University, 2003.Maurice C. Morrissette • Professor Emeritus(Department of Veterinary Physiology,Pharmacology, and Toxicology) (7-1-69) •BS, Kansas State University, 1954; DVM, KansasState University, 1954; MS, Oklahoma StateUniversity, 1956; PhD, Oklahoma State University,1964.Claudio C. Natalini • Adjunct AssistantProfessor of Veterinary Anesthesiology(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences),Veterinary Anesthesiologist (5-6-02) • M.V.,Universidade Federal Fluminense (Brazil), 1984;MS, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (Brazil),1991; PhD, University of Minnesota, 2000; Diplomate,Brazilian College of Veterinary Surgeons andAnesthesiologists.Christine B. Navarre • Professor of VeterinaryScience (Louisiana Cooperative ExtensionService and Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences) (9-1-05) • DVM, LSU, 1990;MS, Texas A&M University, 1994. Diplomate,American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine(Internal Medicine-Large Animal).Daniel W. Neck • Adjunct Assistant Professorof Veterinary Medicine (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (2-1-03) • BS,University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1997; MS,LSU, 2000.*T. Mark Neer • Professor Emeritus of VeterinaryMedicine (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences) (7-1-84) • DVM, OklahomaState University, 1976; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Internal Medicine (InternalMedicine).Javier G. Nevarez • Assistant Professor ofZoological Medicine (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences) (8-1-03) • BS, LSU,1997; DVM, LSU, 2001; PhD, LSU, 2007.*Stephen C. Nickerson • Adjunct Professorof Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(5-1-93) • BS, University of Maine, 1972; MS,Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1977; PhD, VirginiaPolytechnic Institute, 1980.Bruce M. Olcott • Associate Professor(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences);Veterinary Clinician (7-15-81) • BS, College ofWilliam & Mary, 1974; DVM, University of Georgia,1978; MS, Washington State University, 1981;MBA, LSU, 1994.Julian L. Oliver • Adjunct Associate Professorof Pathology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (10-1-01) • BS, Universityof Maryland, 1977; DVM, University of Georgia,1981; PhD, Auburn University, 1991.Marlene S. Orandle • Assistant Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(1-13-04) • BA, St. Mary’s College, 1987; DVM,Iowa State University, 1995; PhD, University ofFlorida, 1999.*Dale L. Paccamonti • Professor of Theriogenologyand Head (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences); Adjunct Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences);Theriogenologist (7-15-88) • BS, MichiganState University, 1974; DVM, Michigan StateUniversity, 1981; MS, University of Florida, 1988;Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists.Romain Pariaut • Assistant Professorof Veterinary Cardiology (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinaryCardiologist (9-15-07) • DVM, Universite deLyon (France), 2003; Diplomate, American Collegeof Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology);Diplomate, European College of Veterinary InternalMedicine (Companion Animal).Beth P. Partington • Adjunct ClinicalAssociate Professor of Veterinary Radiology

2008–09 Bulletin 61(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences);Veterinary Radiologist (2-1-91) • BS, CornellUniversity, 1976; DVM, Purdue University, 1980;MS, University of Wisconsin, 1988; Diplomate,American College of Veterinary Radiology.Curt R. Partington • Adjunct AssociateProfessor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences)(6-29-93) • BS, Kansas State University, 1973;MS, University of Kansas, 1975; PhD, Universityof Kansas, 1977; MD, University of Miami, 1983.Daniel B. Paulsen • Professor of VeterinaryPathology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (8-13-01) • BS, Kansas StateUniversity, 1975; DVM, Kansas State University,1977; MS, Kansas State University, 1978; PhD,Oklahoma State University, 1989; Diplomate,American College of Veterinary Pathologists.Robert D. Pechman, Jr. • Professor Emeritusof Veterinary Radiology (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinaryRadiologist (5-1-84) • BS, University of California,1967; DVM, University of California, Davis,1969; Diplomate, American College of VeterinaryRadiology.*Arthur L. Penn • Professor of Toxicology(Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences);Director, Inhalation Research Facility(3-1-98) • AB, Columbia University, 1964; M.A.,City University of New York, 1967; PhD, Universityof Pennsylvania, 1975.Michael J. Perich • Adjunct Assistant Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences);Assistant Professor of Entomology(5-1-03) • BS, Iowa State University, 1979; MS,Oklahoma State University, 1982; PhD, OklahomaState University, 1985.Gordon J. Pirie • Adjunct Assistant Professorof Laboratory Animal Medicine (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (7-1-79)• BS, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1968;BS, Texas A&M University, 1970; DVM, TexasA&M University, 1971.Kristina H. Porthouse • Instructor (Departmentof Comparative Biomedical Sciences)(8-1-08) • BS, Mississippi State University, 1994;DVM, Louisiana State University, 2000; MS, LouisianaState University, 2004.Patricia Queiroz • Assistant Professor ofVeterinary Anesthesiology (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (8-1-07) • DVM,Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)(Brazil), 1996; MS, Universidade Estadual PaulistaSchool of Medicine (Brazil), 2002.Nathalie Rademacher • Assistant Professorof Veterinary Radiology (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (1-1-07) • DR,Justus-Liebig-Universitat/University of Giessen(Germany), 2000; Diplomate, European Collegeof Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.John D. Rhoades • Professor Emeritus ofVeterinary Medicine (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Associate Dean Emeritusfor Student & Academic Affairs, School ofVeterinary Medicine (8-29-80) • BS, Universityof Missouri, 1959; DVM, University of Missouri,1961; MS, Kansas State University, 1964; PhD,University of Minnesota, 1973.Laura M. Riggs • Assistant Professor ofEquine Surgery (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences); Veterinary Surgeon (1-14-08) • BS, Saint Louis University, 1996; DVM,University of Tennessee, 2001; PhD, University ofGeorgia, 2007; Diplomate, American College ofVeterinary Surgeons.J. Daniel Rodriguez • Assistant Professorof Diagnostic Imaging (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences) (8-15-08) • MVZ,Autonomous University of Queretaro, Mexico,1993.Thomas J. Rowell • Adjunct Assistant Professor(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences)(7-1-98) • BS, University of SouthwesternLouisiana, 1980; DVM, LSU, 1986Alma Faye Roy • Assistant Professor ofVeterinary Microbiology & Parasitology(Department of Pathobiological Sciences);Associate Director, Louisiana Animal DiseaseDiagnostic Laboratory (11-18-91) • BS, LSU,1968; MS, College of St. Francis, 1990; PhD,LSU, 2000.Kirk A. Ryan • Assistant Professor of VeterinaryMedicine (Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences), Small Animal Internist

62 School of Veterinary Medicine(9-1-06) • DVM, Colorado State University, 1996;Diplomate, American College of Veterinary InternalMedicine (Internal Medicine).Daniel T. Scholl • Adjunct Associate Professorof Pathobiological Sciences (8-1-02)• BS, University of California, Davis, 1985; DVM,University of California, Davis, 1987; MPVM,University of California, Davis, 1988; PhD, StateUniversity of Utrecht (Netherlands), 1992.*David M. Scollard • Adjunct Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(9-1-93) • BS, University of North Dakota, 1971;MD, University of Chicago, 1975; PhD, Universityof Chicago, 1975.*Inder Sehgal • Associate Professor(Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences)(7-1-03) • DVM, The Ohio State University,1988; PhD, Mayo Foundation, 1994.*David F. Senior • Professor; AdjunctProfessor of Veterinary Microbiology &Parasitology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Veterinary Internist; AssociateDean for Advancement and Strategic Initiatives,School of Veterinary Medicine (9-1-92)• BVSc, University of Melbourne (Australia), 1969;Diplomate, American College of Veterinary InternalMedicine (Internal Medicine); Diplomate, EuropeanCollege of Veterinary Internal Medicine (CompanionAnimal).Karol Sestak • Adjunct Assistant Professor(Department of Pathobiological Sciences)(7-1-03); • DVM, University of Veterinary Medicine(Czech Republic), 1988; PhD, The Ohio StateUniversity, 1999.*Edward J. Shannon • Adjunct AssociateProfessor of Veterinary Immunology (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (7-1-87)• BS, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1965;MS, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1969;PhD, University of Illinois, 1974.Keijiro Shiomitsu • Assistant Professor ofVeterinary Radiation Oncology (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (8-1-08) •BVSc, Azuba University, Japan, 1997.Charles R. Short • Professor Emeritus ofVeterinary Pharmacology (Department ofComparative Biomedical Sciences) (6-1-74) •DVM, The Ohio State University, 1963; MS, TheOhio State University, 1965; PhD, University ofMissouri, Columbia, 1969; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology.Jeffrey R. Sirninger • Assistant Professorof Veterinary Clinical Medicine (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (12-1-03) • BS,Colorado State University, 1987; MS, Yale, University,1989; DVM, Colorado State University,1994; PhD, University of Florida, 2003.Scott F. Smith • Adjunct Assistant Professor(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences)(12-1-00) • DVM, LSU, 1997.Tara S. Snook • Assistant Professor ofVeterinary Dermatology (Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences) (9-10-07) • BS,Stetson University, 1998; DVM, Iowa State University,2003.**Gary A. Sod • Assistant Professor of FarmAnimal Health Management (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (11-15-04) •AB, University of California, Berkeley, 1973; MA,University of California, Berkeley, 1974; PhD, Universityof California, Berkeley, 1976; DVM, LSU,2001.Alfred G. Stevens • Adjunct Assistant Professor(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences)(7-1-00) • DVM, LSU, 1979.T. Bonner Stewart • Professor Emeritus ofParasitology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (8-1-79) • BS, University of Maryland,1949; MS, Auburn University, 1953; PhD, Universityof Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1963.**Ashley M. Stokes • Assistant Professor(Research) (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences) (7-1-04) • BA, University of Alabama,1993; DVM, LSU, 2001; PhD, LSU, 2003.Eric S. Storey • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology(Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Veterinary Ophthalmologist(7-1-03) • BS, Auburn University, 1996; DVM,Auburn University, 1999; MVSc, University of Saskatchewan(Canada), 2003; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.Johannes Storz • Professor Emeritus ofVeterinary Microbiology; Head Emeritus(Department of Veterinary Microbiology and

2008–09 Bulletin 63Parasitology) (12-1-82) • DVM, Veterinary College,Hannover (Germany), 1957; DVM, Universityof Munich (Germany), 1958; PhD, Universityof California, Davis, 1961; Dr. honoris causae,University of Zurich (Switzerland); Humboldt PrizeWinner; Diplomate, American College of VeterinaryMicrobiologists.Rhett W. Stout • Assistant Professor of VeterinaryPathology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (7-1-97) • BS, LSU, 1982;DVM, LSU, 1994; PhD, LSU, 2003.*George M. Strain • Professor of VeterinaryPhysiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (10-1-78) • BS, University of Illinois,1971; MS, Iowa State University, 1973; PhD,Iowa State University, 1977.Keith N. Strickland • Clinical AssociateProfessor of Veterinary Cardiology (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinaryCardiologist (9-17-97) • BS, OklahomaState University, 1989; DVM, Oklahoma StateUniversity, 1993; Diplomate, American College ofVeterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology).*Joseph Taboada • Professor of VeterinaryMedicine (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences); Veterinary Internist; AssociateDean for Student and Academic Affairs,School of Veterinary Medicine (7-15-88) •BS, Georgetown University, 1980; DVM, Virginia/Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine,1984; Diplomate, American College of VeterinaryInternal Medicine (Internal Medicine).*H. Wayne Taylor • Professor Emeritus ofVeterinary Pathology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Veterinary Pathologist(2-1-84) • DVM, Auburn University, 1967; MS,University of Missouri, 1969; PhD, University ofMissouri, Columbia, 1971; Diplomate, AmericanCollege of Veterinary Pathologists.Mary C. Thompson • Adjunct AssistantProfessor of Veterinary Medicine (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences) (1-24-02) • DVM, LSU, 1982.*Ronald L. Thune • Professor of AquaticAnimal Health and Head (Department ofPathobiological Sciences); Professor of VeterinaryScience (8-1-80) • BS, Colorado StateUniversity, 1971; MS, Western Illinois University,1976; PhD, Auburn University, 1980.*William J. Todd • Professor of VeterinaryMicrobiology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences); Professor of Veterinary Science(7-1-84) • BS, Muhlenberg College, 1966; MS,Temple University, 1968; PhD, Colorado StateUniversity, 1975.Robert E. Truax • Instructor in VeterinaryMicrobiology & Parasitology (Department ofPathobiological Sciences) (4-1-91) • BS, LSU,1969; MS, LSU, 1972; PhD, Virginia PolytechInstitute, 1979.Richard W. Truman • Adjunct Professor ofEpidemiology & Community Health (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (7-1-91)• BA, West Virginia University, 1974; MS, LSU,1978; PhD, LSU, 1985.*Thomas N. Tully, Jr. • Professor (Departmentof Veterinary Clinical Sciences); VeterinaryClinician; Service Chief (ZoologicalMedicine), Veterinary Teaching Hospital &Clinics (7-1-87) • BS, LSU, 1982; DVM, LSU,1986; MS, LSU, 1991; Diplomate, AmericanBoard of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian).Ronald Veazey • Adjunct Associate Professor(Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (10-1-03); BS University of CentralOklahoma, 1986; DVM, Oklahoma State University,1990 • PhD, LSU, 1994.*Changaram S. Venugopal • Professorof Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, &Toxicology (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences) (8-28-81) • BVSc, Kerala University(India), 1963; MSc, Calicut University (India),1971; MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacyand Applied Health Science, 1975; PhD, MassachusettsCollege of Pharmacy and Applied HealthScience, 1980.Noboku Wakamatsu • Clinical Track AssistantProfessor (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (7-1-07) • BS, Kitasato University(Japan), 2000; DVM, Kitasato University, 2000;PhD, University of Georgia, 2005.**Diana L. Williams • Research Microbiologist,Immunology Research Department;

64 School of Veterinary MedicineGillis W. Long Hansen’s Disease Center;Adjunct Assistant Professor of BiologicalSciences; Adjunct Associate Professor ofEpidemiology & Community Health (Departmentof Pathobiological Sciences) (7-1-95)• BS, LSU, 1977; MS, LSU, 1979; PhD, LSU,1986.Vincent L. Wilson • Adjunct Professor(Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences)(9-1-95); Adjunct Professor of BiologicalSciences; Professor of Environmental Studies;Claiborne Gasoline Co. Chair of Air Quality andEnvironmental Toxicology • BS, Sonoma StateCollege, 1973; MS, University of California, Davis,1976; PhD, Oregon State University, 1980.*Gary E. Wise • Professor and Head(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (6-1-92) • BA, University of Denver,1964; PhD, University of California, Berkeley,1968.*Karen J. Wolfsheimer • Adjunct AssociateProfessor of Companion Animal Medicine(Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences);Veterinary Internist (3-1-98) • BS, AuburnUniversity, 1976; DVM, Auburn University, 1978;PhD, LSU, 1987; Diplomate, American College ofVeterinary Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine).Wendy Wolfson • Instructor of VeterinarySurgery (Department of Veterinary ClinicalSciences) (5-1-07) • BS, LSU, 1982; DVM,LSU, 1986.Xiaochu Wu • Instructor (Department ofComparative Biomedical Sciences); Director,Microscopy Center (9-24-07) • BS, East ChinaNormal University (China), 1987; MS, ChineseAcademy of Sciences (China), 1990; MS, YorkUniversity (Canada), 2002; BS, University of Saskatchewan(Canada), 2004; PhD, University ofSaskatchewan (Canada), 2007.Shaomian Yao • Research Assistant Professor(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (1-1-07) • BS, Guizhou University(China), 1984; MS, LSU, 1997; PhD, LSU,2001.David A. York • Boyd Professor; Professorof Medicine, Pennington BiomedicalResearch Center; Adjunct Professor of BiologicalSciences; Adjunct Professor of FoodScience; Adjunct Professor of VeterinaryPathology (Department of PathobiologicalSciences) (7-1-00) • BS, University of Southampton(England), 1966; PhD, University ofSouthampton (England), 1969.**Masami Yoshimura • Assistant Professorof Comparative Biomedical Sciences(Department of Comparative BiomedicalSciences) (8-15-05) • BSc, Kyoto University(Japan), 1979; MSc, Kyoto University, 1981;DSc, Kyoto University, 1984.

Veterinarian’sOath*Being admitted to the profession ofveterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to usemy scientific knowledge and skills for thebenefit of society through the protection ofanimal health, the relief of animal suffering,the conservation of animal resources,the promotion of public health, and theadvancement of medical knowledge. I willpractice my profession conscientiously, withdignity, and in keeping with the principlesof veterinary medical ethics. I accept as alifelong obligation the continual improvementof my professional knowledge andcompetence.*Adopted by the AVMA House of Delegates, July 1969.

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