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July 2019 - Vol. 14, No. 7
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CVM hires Jamie Henningson as director for Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Dr. Jamie Henningson

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University has announced the hiring of Dr. Jamie Henningson as the Director for the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL).

 

 

Kansas Livestock Foundation names veterinary scholarship recipients

Joel Nelson, Alexis Pedrow and Boyd Roenne

The Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) has awarded 21 scholarships totaling $23,000 for the 2019-20 school year. Five Kansas State University students will receive awards through the Merck Animal Health Cartridges for Cash program. This includes three College of Veterinary Medicine students awarded $1,500 scholarships and two animal science students presented $1,000 scholarships.

 

 

Second-year student Sarah Krueger chosen for new veterinary research fellowship

Dr. Katie Reif and Sarah Krueger

Sarah Krueger, from Lebo, Kansas, a second-year veterinary student at Kansas State University, is one of 10 students selected nationally for a Veterinary Student Research Fellowship to Address Global Challenges in Food and Agriculture.

 

 

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Drs. Bai and Ganta present research and attend doctoral defenses in China

Drs, Roman Ganta and Jianfa Bai

A pair of faculty members from the College of Veterinary Medicine recently visited four universities in China to present research as guest speakers.

 

 

Summer pests, heat and activities pose risks to pets

Puppy on beach

Summer is here and along with the fun days spent outside with your pet comes the itching and scratching from the fleas, ticks and mosquitoes, as well heat-related issues. For your pet to stay healthy and happy this season, Kansas State University veterinarian and clinical professor Dr. Susan Nelson offers some recommendations and simple safety tips.

 

 

Faculty participate in continuing education course at Sokoine University in Tanzania

Faculty attend CE course at Sokoine University

A group of faculty from the College of Veterinary Medicine consisting of Drs. Robert Larson, Mike Sanderson, Nora Schrag and Tesfaalem Sebhatu recently traveled to Tanzania as part of the USA-Tanzania Veterinary Education Twinning Partnership.

 

 

U.S.-China Joint DVM Program hosts annual homecoming at Kansas State University

US-China Joint DVM Program Homecoming 2019

Kansas State University’s U.S.-China Joint DVM Program recently celebrated its largest graduating class during the annual homecoming event held May 29 and 30.

 

 

K-State to host international Rabies in the Americas conference

Rabies in the Americas conference banner

We’re "jazzed" to host this year’s Rabies in the Americas (RITA) conference in Kansas City! The committee is planning an informative program with innovative technology, intriguing research, and updated protocols and procedures, with activities to highlight what Kansas City has to offer. We want to make the 30th RITA extra special! Mark your calendars for Oct. 27-Nov. 1, 2019. You can now visit our website for additional information. We’ll continue to publish information online as we get closer to conference time. Registration will open soon! Don’t miss out on this year’s RITA Conference!

 

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Alumni Events, Development and Continuing Education

VMAA logo The Veterinary Medical Alumni Association organizes alumni receptions at several of the national annual conferences plus continuing education events and more. This month's section includes news and photos from the Alumni Reunion Weekend and 81st Annual Conference for Veterinarians, plus updates on recently departed alumni.

 

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More activities and accomplishments in the College of Veterinary Medicine:

Dr. Mary Lynn Higginbotham presented, “Knowledge Corner: Adoptive T Cell Therapy in Canine Lymphoma,” at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Phoenix, Arizona, June 2-8 where she also administered the ACVIM Oncology certifying exam.

Dr. Kate KuKanich also presented at the June 2019 ACVIM Forum with a presentation titled, “Development of feline and canine urinary E. coli antibiograms to improve antimicrobial stewardship in Kansas.”

Dr. Mike Apley was the Keynote Speaker at the 2019 Idaho Veterinary Medical Association Summer Meeting June 6-9 and he also presented several sessions. The keynote address was, “Antibiotic stewardship exemplifying our roles in leadership and service” and his other presentations were, “An evidence-based review of antibiotics in cattle,” “NSAIDs and Steroids in cattle” and “Our pharmaceutical regulatory future.”

Dr. Bob Larson presented, “Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Making” on June 29 at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory 2019 Cattle Health Management Conference in Canyon, Texas.

Drs. McHaney, David Biller and Emily Klocke published, “Use of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies. Case Report and Review of the Literature.” in the Israel Journal of Veterinary Medicine’s June 2019 edition.

Drs. Mac Hafen and Adryanna Drake were featured in an article on the K-State Innovation & Inspiration website under “Impact Stories.” The article highlighted the services Drs. Hafen and Drake offer to the veterinary students, faculty and staff. They provide many different mental health services as well as presentations and seminars to address the human and relational aspects of veterinary medicine.

Dr. Dylan Lutter successfully passed the Equine Rehabilitation Certificate Program (CERP). The CERP program prepares veterinarians from the theoretical foundations to the clinical applications of equine rehabilitation. We look forward to having Dr. Lutter provide rehabilitative services through the equine section at the VHC.

Dr. Ryane Englar was invited to Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, China and China Agricultural University in Beijing, China during the period June 15-30. Presentations were provided on the topics of canine/feline primary care such as history taking in wellness exams versus acute presentations and canine and feline specific physical examination tips. Clinical communication was another area presented that included the Calgary-Cambridge Guide to the medical interview as well as foundational skills such as transparency, open-ended questions, non-verbal cues, empathy, reflective listening and unconditional positive regard. This was an excellent opportunity for Dr. Englar to support our US-China Center for Animal Health initiative here at K-State.

Dr. Kelli Almes presented a talk on Zoonotic Disease at the Kansas Department of Ag Small Animal Facilities Seminar in Salina, Kansas, on June 8.

International mobility in Italy

During late June, Dr. Justin Kastner accompanied four K-State students — second-year student Carolyn Mark, third-year students Hayley Barkoviak and Viola Folsom, and his MPH advisee/Thailand government veterinary inspector Phutsadee Sanwisate — at the summer 2019 iMOVES (International Mobility for Veterinary Students) program at the University of Padova, Italy.

As part of the iMOVES program, Dr. Kastner spoke to the students from K-State as well as Colorado State, Texas A&M, University of Pennsylvania and University of Padova about the history of the agri-food trade with respect to animal disease and food safety policy. His lecture was titled, “Policymaking and regulation in global, regional, and local contexts: History, Culture, Politics, and International Trade.”

After the completion of the Padova program, Dr. Kastner took three of the K-State students (Hayley, Viola, and Phutsadee) to two additional destinations for more field-trip style learning: the University of Bologna (Europe’s oldest university), to learn about the history of public health; they visited an anatomical theatre at the world-renowned Archiginnasio (“Old School”) at the University; and the city of Venice, related to the history of the agri-food (particularly, seafood and salt).

Justin Kasnter with Hayley Barkoviak, Viola Folsom and Carolyn Mark
Dr. Justin Kastner, Hayley Barkoviak, Phutsadee Sanwisate and Viola Folsom tour parts of Italy while attending the International Mobility for Veterinary Students Program.

K-State President Richard Myers performs commissioning ceremony for Anna Kucera

Anna Kucera swearing-in ceremony
Congratulations to second-year student Anna Kucera who was recently sworn in as a second lieutenant into the Army Veterinary Corps by K-State President Richard Myers, a retired four-star general and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Anna's first salute was from her father, while Dr. Vern Otte, DVM class of 1975, helped President Myers pin on Anna's officer bars.

Meet the new VHC residents and interns

Back row (Left to right):  Drs. Nathan Boyd,  Vince Michels, Pearce Sloan, Jennifer Hay, Veridiana Nadruz Front row (Left to right):  Drs. Erica Chavez, Erin Hennessey, Lisa DiGiovanni, Leah Freilich
Front row (residents except where noted, from left): Drs. Erica Chavez, Erin Hennessey, Lisa DiGiovanni and Leah Freilich. Back row: Drs. Nathan Boyd (intern), Vince Michels (intern), Pearce Sloan, Jennifer Hay and Veridiana Nadruz.

Welcome new veterinary nurses to VHC

DJ Ripplemeyer and Macey Strutt

Welcome to DJ Rippelmeyer, a 2019 graduate of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver. Her areas of interest are oncology, cardiology, small animal internal medicine, and small animal ICU. On the right, Macey Strutt is a 2019 graduate of Colby Veterinary Nursing Program. Her areas of interest include livestock, equine internal medicine, small animal and large animal surgery, and exotics.

Staff Council flips out for breakfast

Staff Council breakfast
The CVM Staff Council catered a special breakfast on July 10, features pancakes that were flipped off the griddle for staff members to catch and enjoy.

Vet Med ROCKS opens registration for summer camp

Vet Med ROCKS logoVet Med ROCKS, the Recruitment and Outreach Club of Kansas State, is going to be holding summer day camp from Aug. 2-6, for high school, college, middle school and grade school students (see registration page for detailed schedule and additional information).

http://www.vet.k-state.edu/asp/rocks/

 

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