September 2024 - Vol. 19, No. 9
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Meet the inaugural class of RUSH DVM Scholars
The CVM has selected five recipients for a new scholarship to help address shortages of rural veterinarians while increasing overall access to veterinary education. Dr. Callie Rost introduced the scholars, pictured from left: Joshua Waller, Serio Castro, Jentri Reamy, Zachary Wolfer and Eric Lorenz. |
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Fourth-year student Cody Minyard receives Merck AVC livestock scholarship
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College of Veterinary Medicine announces 2024 class of Early Admissions Scholars
These undergrads were just accepted into our Early Admission Program to get a big step closer to their dreams of becoming veterinarians. From left: Brooke Hilgenkamp, Lucy Rieth, Stranton Oftedahl, Addison Jones, Elissa Brewer, Emma Burmaster, Brooke Evans and Haley Mannell. |
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Dr. Brad White obtains $2,446,948 in cumulative research funding to combat bovine respiratory disease By BovineVet online
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Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons selects Dr. Hanz Coetzee for fellowship
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CVM faculty contribute to 'Data Blitz' held by Johnson Cancer Research Center
A group of faculty members including Drs. David Poole, Laura Miller, Masa Tamura and Jeffery Comer recently presented cutting-edge cancer research as part of the "Data Blitz" event held at the K-State Student Union. Each one was given only two minutes and could only use two slides. Scroll down for more pictures! |
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Dr. Leslie Weaver previews activities at the Birthing Center By Fox43 TV, Topeka
Dr. Leslie Weaver, livestock services clinican, tells Fox 43 about the host of activities at the annual Birthing Center at the Kansas State Fair. See extra pictures in the Lifelines News Ticker below. |
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Environmental Influences on Herd Health By KSAL radio, Salina
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K-State joins pilot program to address shortage of rural veterinarians By WIBW-TV, Topeka
Kansas State University is joining a new pilot program from Farm Journal Foundation to support veterinary students. Their participation will help students in their career development and address the national shortage of rural, food-systems veterinarians. K-State is one of nine schools participating in the Veterinary Workforce Solutions Program. |
Cody Minyard, fourth-year veterinary student, is one of two nationally selected recipients for a $10,000 scholarship presented by Merck Animal Health and the Academy of Veterinary Consultants, or AVC, Foundation. These scholarships are designed to support the education of future bovine veterinarians.
To prevent late day pulmonary disease from developing in cattle with bovine respiratory disease, and to promote antimicrobial stewardship, the International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) has awarded Dr. Brad White a $1,223,474 research grant, plus $1,223,474 in matching funds from eight partner institutions. 
Dr. Hans Coetzee, interim vice president for research and University Distinguished Professor of veterinary medicine, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or RCVS. This recognition honors his exceptional contributions to the field of veterinary science, particularly in advancing animal health and welfare.
Experiencing too much sun exposure and drinking poor-quality water can have serious negative effects on a person’s health. That can be true for cattle as well, according to the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts who spoke on a recent 
Regular features
Alumni Events, Development and Continuing Education
The Veterinary Medical Alumni Association organizes alumni receptions at several of the national annual conferences plus continuing education events and more.
Dr. Rebecca Legere, DVM class of 2015, who is a doctoral student and incoming faculty member at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, has won the 2024 Elaine and Bertram Klein Development Award, a highly competitive career development award of $20,000 from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. 
Visit the Vet Town page for this year's schedule.
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CORE group attends Bovine Respiratory Disease Symposium and Academy of Veterinary Consultants Summer Meeting
Top: Taylor McAtee presents, “Treating BRD: Comparing three BRD treatment options in feedlot calves that received tulathromycin metaphylaxis on-arrival." Bottom left: Drs. Natalia Cernicchiaro, Vanessa Horton and Christy Hanthorn celebrate an award in the EPSCOR states poster competition. Dr. Horton presents her poster.
CORE faculty and students attended the Bovine Respiratory Disease Symposium (BRDS) Aug. 7-8, and the Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) Summer meeting, Aug. 8-10 in Denver, Colorado. Taylor McAtee, Ph.D. candidate (advised by Dr. David Renter), presented, “Treating BRD: Comparing three BRD treatment options in feedlot calves that received tulathromycin metaphylaxis on-arrival" hosted by Merck Animal Health. Dr. David Renter gave a talk on BRD in the context of the sustainability domains and participated in a panel discussion. Dr. Vanessa Horton, Ph.D. candidate (advised by Dr. Natalia Cernicchiaro), presented her poster titled “Understanding bovine respiratory disease (BRD) metaphylaxis practice across U.S. feedlots: a survey of veterinary consultants’ perspectives.” Vanessa won a poster award in the EPSCOR states poster competition.
Pictures from a 'Data Blitz'
As we reported above, several CVM researchers participated in the Johnson Cancer Research Center's "Data Blitz" at the K-State Student Union. Above, from left, Drs. Masaki Tamura, Laura Miller and David Poole. Faculty members only received two minutes and two slides to present their information on their research. Event organizers said this was a great way to try to make the faculty figure out how to concisely present their information.
Dr. Jeff Comer, left, also gave a presentation as part of the Data Blitz. In this picture, he is learning about Sarah DeVader's research. Student researchers were invited to present cancer-research-related posters during the event. Sarah is a graduate student (M.S.) under Dr. Tamura.
DVM Job Fair successfully connects employers with K-State DVM students
The annual DVM Job Fair was a grand success, held Saturday, Sept. 21. More than 220 students registered to meet with employers representing more than 70 practices/clinics.
CVM team goes live for reports at the Kansas State Fair Birthing Center
This "selfie" with a new calf at the Kansas State Fair Birthing Center features fourth-year students Madison Engelbarts and Kylee Dockter while Dr. MaRyka Smith DVM class of 2024 snaps the picture. Top inset: Rosa Blaske, recruitment coordinator, fourth-year students Kaitlyn Megee, Kylee Miller, Hailey Gagnon (Ross), Mikayla Lacher and Dr. Melissa Upchurch. Bottom inset: Fourth-year student Cody Minyard, Dr. Chris Blevins, fourth-year students Lauren Wienker and Julia Walker and veterinary nurse intern Dennys Calvillo.
Learning new techniques at the Safe Capture workshop
From Aug. 24-25, Safe Capture Immobilization Training was presented at the CVM. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy provided Safe Capture for Animal Training. There were 14 individuals who attended the training sessions for credit, including some guests from outside of the college. Dr. Mark Drew (green shirt), wildlife veterinarian from Boise, Idaho, served as instructor for the course.
New Arrivals/Recent Departures
CVM News Feed is published each month by the Marketing and Communications Office at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The editor is Joe Montgomery, jmontgom@vet.k-state.edu.