Veterinary Awards

How A Kansas State Researcher Cracked The Code Of Cattle Pain Relief

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:44:28 GMT

No words are needed in the language of pain.

“Ow” and “ah” are universally understood, as are a yelp or a cry. A grimace or a rubbed hand over a sore spot or ache convey a similar message.

But like any language, the expression and understanding of pain is a learned form of communication -- one that’s especially difficult to pick up across species. For farm animals, though, Hans Coetzee has cracked the code.

Coetzee, university distinguished professor of animal welfare in Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has dedicated much of his career to assessing and relieving pain in livestock species. His work has been instrumental in clearing the way for the first regulatory approval of livestock analgesics, or pain relief medicine, that have eased the pain of millions of animals.

For these contributions, the National Academy of Sciences has awarded Coetzee the 2025 Prize in Food and Agriculture Science -- an award that recognizes research by a mid-career scientist at a U.S. institution who has made an extraordinary contribution to agriculture or to the understanding of the biology of a species fundamentally important to agriculture or food production.

“Through his innovative work, Coetzee has not only advanced scientific understanding but also delivered creative yet implementable solutions to complex challenges that benefit animals, livestock producers, and society, the prize citation states. By bridging the gap between basic science and practical application, he has fostered collaboration with policymakers and industry stakeholders and inspired the next generation of researchers.”

Coetzee will be formally honored at a ceremony in April at the National Academy of Sciences’ annual meeting in Washington, D.C., where he will also receive a medal and a $100,000 award as part of the prize’s endowment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research.

“I feel incredibly blessed and honored to have the opportunity to do this work,” Coetzee shared. “I never expected it would lead to this recognition. I am especially thankful for the tremendous support from my family, K-State and the many colleagues, students and livestock producers who have collaborated with us.”

Coetzee has been previously recognized for his efforts to improve animal welfare. He received the 2017 Animal Welfare Award by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the World Veterinary Association’s Global Animal Welfare Award, also in 2017.

He also received Ruminant Well-being Awards at the World Buiatrics Congress in 2018, and in 2022, the K-State Alumni Association awarded Coetzee its Iman Outstanding Faculty Award for Research.

Author: Rafael Garcia K‑State News and Communications Services

Dr. Mike Apley Named AVC Consultant Of The Year for 2024

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:07:02 GMT

The Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) has named Mike Apley, DVM, as recipient of the AVC Consultant Of The Year award for 2024.

The award, sponsored by Zoetis, recognizes outstanding achievements in beef-cattle medicine. Apley is the 38th recipient of the AVC Consultant of the Year honor, which was first presented in 1986.

The annual AVC Consultant of the Year honor goes to an AVC member who is active in veterinary consulting or practice in the beef industry. Nominees must have made an impact in the beef industry and be active in professional organizations. AVC members nominate their peers for the award, and the winner is selected by a committee of past recipients.

Apley was recognized with the 2024 award during the AVC annual winter meeting in Kansas City, Mo., earlier this week.

Valued Contributions As An Educator, Practitioner
Apley began his veterinary medicine career with a general practice in central Kansas, followed by a feedlot consulting/contract research practice in Colorado.*

He later joined the faculty at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and worked there until 2005. He then joined the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a professor of veterinary clinical sciences.

Today, as the E.J. Frick Professor in Veterinary Medicine, Apley currently teaches pharmacology and food animal courses and coordinates the advanced feedlot production medicine course.

This past May, the College of Veterinary Medicine appointed Apley as interim head of its department of anatomy and physiology. He took over duties for Hans Coetzee, associate dean of research and graduate programs, who served as department head since 2016. Read Joe Montgomery’s complete article here: Mike Apley named interim head of anatomy and physiology

Nationally Recognized Food Animal Researcher
Apley received a bachelor’s degree in 1981, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1987 and a doctorate in clinical pharmacology in 1992, all from K-State. He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology.

In addition to his role as an educator, Apley has conducted industry research focusing on infectious disease, antibiotic efficiency and resistance, drug residues and applications of drugs in food animals. He is well-known for his work with veterinarians and producers throughout the United States regarding the use of pharmaceutical drugs in food animals, as well as feedlot health.

Apley is a second-generation veterinarian from Larned, Kansas. His father, Dr. A.D. Apley, a 1964 Kansas State University veterinary medicine alumnus, operated the Apley Veterinary Clinic in Larned from 1964-2004.

AVC Award Criteria
The AVC Consultant of the Year award is presented annually to one veterinarian, based on the following criteria:
• Recognition for merits within the past year.
• Accomplishments in the practice of bovine medicine.
• Quality and competency of veterinary service.
• Activities in organized veterinary medicine and the beef cattle industry.
• Relationships and contributions to the beef cattle industry.
• Related activities and achievements that have impacted the fed cattle industry.

Dr. Apley is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, where he served as president from 2017-2018, the Academy of Veterinary Consultants, where he served as president from 2004-2005, and the American College of Veterinary Pharmacology, of which he served as president from 2007-2009.
He also has served as the vice chair of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.

Dr. Apley and his wife, Kathryn, have two sons: Doug and Kyle.

Information for this article was provided by Kansas State University: Dr. Mike Apley - K-State College of Veterinary Medicine

More news from Bovine Veterinarian:
7 Ways to Help Beef Producers Evaluate Potential Replacement Heifers

USDA Announces New Federal Order, Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds

Top Honors Awarded to AABP Beef and Dairy Veterinarians during Annual Conference

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:01:25 GMT

The top honor that an American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) member can obtain in his or her career is the AABP Bovine Practitioner of the Year Award, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

At the 2024 AABP Annual Conference which was held Sept. 12-14 in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Calvin Booker, Okotoks, Alberta, received this prestigious honor. This award honors a veterinarian in active practice who is active in organized veterinary medicine and has made significant contributions to bovine medicine.

Several other bovine veterinarians were also honored at the Annual Business Meeting and Awards Luncheon on September 14. They are:

AABP Award of Excellence

Sponsored by AABP, recipients must be involved in teaching, research, industry or government areas. The recipient’s professional activities must have had a consistent and direct influence on daily activities of veterinarians in bovine practice. The 2024 recipient is:

Dr. Dan Grooms, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Merck Animal Health Mentor-of-the-Year Award

The recipient of this award is an AABP member who has been engaged in the field of veterinary medicine for at least 25 years and has served as both advisor and role model to pre-veterinary and/or veterinary students. This award is given to a member who embodies this spirit whether in practice, the clinic, or the classroom. The 2024 recipient is:

Dr. Robert Cherenson, Turlock, Calif.

Zoetis Distinguished Service Award

The recipient of this award is an individual who, through long and continued service, has promoted the goals of the AABP and whose accomplishments have served as a model for service to bovine agriculture through organized veterinary medicine. The 2024 recipient is:

Dr. David Welch, Berlin, Pa.

Dr. James A. Jarrett Award for Young Leaders

Recipients of this award have graduated veterinary school within 10 years, have given extraordinary service to the AABP in a manner that significantly enhances the mission of the organization, and whose contributions will help ensure the current and future success of the AABP. The 2024 recipient is:

Dr. Elizabeth Brock, North Berwick, Maine

Other awards given at the 2024 56^th AABP Annual Conference include:

2024 AABP Foundation Competitive Research Grant Award

· Impact of oral administration of di-tri-octahedral smectite (Biosponge®) on the duration of clinical signs and need for antimicrobial drug use in diarrheic dairy calves

Dr. Ailbhe King

North Carolina State University

· Comparing the use of lidocaine-loaded bands to reduce pain and discomfort in dairy and beef-dairy calves

Dr. Eduarda Bortoluzzi

Kansas State University

2024 AABP Research Summaries Graduate Student Awards

· First Place – Dr. Tyler Jumper – Mississippi University

T. foetus RT-qPCR Media Comparison

· Second Place – Dr. Conrad Schelkopf – Kansas State University

eNose Differentiates Pre- and Post-Challenge BRD

· Third Place – Rebecca Bigelow – Kansas State University

Mortality Diagnoses at a Calf Ranch

2024 Student Case Presentation Competition Winners

· Overall Winner

o Emma Sells – Washington State University

Evaluation of Topical Flunixin Meglumine Compared to Antimicrobial Treatment on BRD Re-Treatment and Mortality in Pre-Weaned Dairy Calves

· Research Report

o First Place – Emma Sells – Washington State University

o Second Place – Alyssa Gathje – University of Minnesota

Investigating the Impact of Propylene Glycol Administration on Hyperketonemia, Considering Metabolite Concentrations

· Clinical Case Report

o First Place – Chris Box – Texas A&M University

Mesothelioma in a Mature Beef Cow

Find more conference recaps and photos on the AABP Facebook page. #AABP2024

Looking Ahead
Next up will be the 8^th Annual AABP Recent Graduate Conference Feb. 14-15, 2025 in Norman, Okla.

The 2025 58^th AABP Annual Conference will be held Sept. 11-13, 2025, in Omaha, Neb.

Your Next Read:

Kansas State University Partners with Farm Journal Foundation to Address Rural Veterinary Shortage

Dr. Del Miles Receives Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Industry Leadership Award

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:46:53 GMT

As Dr. Delbert (Del) Miles looks back over his distinguished veterinary career, he has little interest in discussing the many well-deserved awards and accolades he’s received over the years.

Instead, he wants to talk about the importance of people – the clients and colleagues and everyone in between – and how much they mean to him.

“It’s always been about the people; that’s what’s meant the most to me throughout my career,” says Miles, DVM, M.S. “I’ve enjoyed everyone in the feedlot industry, from the cowboys working cattle and washing water tanks to the individuals with MBAs from Harvard and Stanford.”

For his dedicated commitment and compassion for both people and cattle, the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame has named Miles the recipient of its 2024 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Industry Leadership Award.

Unwavering Dedication
Miles is well-known in the industry for building relationships and rapport with the people as he worked with their cattle. One of his veterinary associates, Dr. Bob Smith, once described Miles as “tenacious, stoic and consistent, with a strong code of ethics, transparency, fairness and a well-honed sense of humor.”

With more than 30 years in feedyard medicine and consulting, Miles is also known in the beef industry for innovation, advocacy and applying scientific methods to evaluate, adopt and monitor products and practices.

His veterinary philosophy was known as being one of “management over medicine.”

In naming him as the award recipient, the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame said Miles has “shown unwavering dedication to the world of feedlot veterinary medicine and groundbreaking research in beef cattle production.”

A Missouri native, Miles says he knew early on he wanted to work with cattle as a veterinarian. “Midway through high school, my dad bought two loads of cattle that ended up requiring veterinary care,” he recalls. “In those days, veterinarians did all the treating of livestock, and that’s when I first thought this could be an exciting career.”

Data-Focused Pioneer
After earning his doctorate of veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri, working in private practice, then completing a master’s program in veterinary pathology at Kansas State University, Miles took a research veterinarian position with what was Bayer Animal Health, now Elanco. During that time, he oversaw trials for approval of new products and collaborated with leading scientists, gaining an appreciation for the value of rigorous scientific methods in feedyard research.

In 1984, Miles founded Veterinary Research and Consulting Services LLC (VRCS) based in Greeley, Colo., where he still resides today with his wife, Marlene.

From the beginning, Miles decided his practice would not sell animal-health products, but would instead review research data, conduct internal research as needed and rely on research results to help his clients make decisions. He and his partner and co-owner, Dr. Karen Rogers, eventually built VRCS to include six associates before they sold the practice to Dr. Trent Fox.

Miles has a long history with veterinary medicine organizations. He is a past president of the Academy of Veterinary Consultants and a former recipient of the Consultant of the Year for AVC. He has been an AABP director and has been recognized with several awards from the association, including the AABP Award of Excellence in Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Bovine Practitioner of the Year. He also was inducted into the Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame.

Miles is a member of several state veterinary associations as well as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Colorado Cattle Feeders.

Dr. Leon “Sam” Barringer Honored With AVC Consultant of the Year Award

Why We Need to Reinvent Veterinary Care Now

Dr. Leon “Sam” Barringer Honored With AVC Consultant of the Year Award

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:26:49 GMT

The Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC), Inc. has named Col. Leon “Sam” Barringer, DVM, as the 2023 Academy of Veterinary Consultants Practitioner of the Year.

As a large animal veterinarian, Dr. Barringer is specialised in calf health management, epidemiology, evidence-based population medicine, disease outbreak investigation, and vaccinology. He serves as a consulting technical service specialist with Diamond V ruminant teams and plays a key role in the company’s food safety initiatives.*

Dr. Barringer earned his DVM from the University of California, Davis. After graduation and service in private practice in Pennsylvania, he became an associate professor at West Virginia University. He later joined Pfizer Animal Health, working as director of strategic accounts in the dairy and feedlot business unit.

In addition, Dr. Barringer worked for Merck Animal Health as a technical service lead for the company’s “Top

30" strategic ruminant accounts. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and the author or co-author of many peer-reviewed papers and is a frequently quoted expert in dairy and beef industry media.

A Distinguished Miltary Career

Dr. Barringer is also a highly decorated military leader and has deployed both as an Army and Air Force officer. He served as the deputy command surgeon for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Training Mission in

Afghanistan. During that deployment, he was also dual-hatted as the Chief of Staff and the Command Surgeon.

In that capacity, he had more than 300 medical professionals from 12 countries as direct reports into thatcommand, all while having the budgetary oversight of more than $200 million.

Previous to this, Dr. Barringer also deployed for 14 months to Iraq as a team leader assigned to a Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force, 1st Armored and 1st Cavalry, and to Afghanistan in 2006 as the S-3 Operations Chief in Kunar Province and Kabul.

Award Criteria

The AVC Consultant of the Year award dates back to 1986 and is presented annually to one veterinarian, based on the following criteria:
• Recognition for merits within the past year.
• Accomplishments in the practice of bovine medicine.
• Quality and competency of veterinary service.
• Activities in organized veterinary medicine and the beef cattle industry.
• Relationships and contributions to the beef cattle industry.
• Related activities and achievements that have impacted the fed cattle industry.

The award was presented to Dr. Barringer by Dr. Lee Bob Harper, director, beef strategic technical services at Zoetis, the award sponsor, during the AVC winter conference in Kansas City, Mo.

*An online U.S. Air Force biography and a Diamond V news release provided content for this article.

Top Honors Awarded to AABP Beef and Dairy Veterinarians

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:47:37 GMT

AVC Honors its Veterinary Consultant of the Year Award Recipient

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:06:15 GMT

The Academy of Veterinary Consultants, Inc. (AVC) named Dr. Tye Perrett its Consultant of the Year for 2021.

Dr. Perrett is a practitioner with Feedlot Health Management Services, based in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada.

The award, which dates back to 1986, is presented annually to one veterinarian by AVC, based on the following criteria:
• Recognition for merits within the past year.
• Accomplishments in the practice of bovine medicine.
• Quality and competency of veterinary service.
• Activities in organized veterinary medicine and the beef cattle industry.
• Relationships and contributions to the beef cattle industry.
• Related activities and achievements that have impacted the fed cattle industry.

The award is sponsored by Zoetis and was presented to Dr. Perrett during the AVC winter conference in Kansas City, Mo., last month.

Dr. Dee Griffin Honored with Amstutz Williams Award

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:56:27 GMT

Dr. Dee Griffin, recently received the Amstutz Williams Award, which is the highest award given by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP).

The award recognizes Griffin’s outstanding service to the profession throughout his 45-year career in veterinary medicine.

“I’m proud to be from OSU’s CVM,” said Griffin, an Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus.

“We had exceptional faculty, including Dr. Eric Williams, a namesake for this AABP honor. Our faculty was tough, competent and most of all driven to help us become the best we could be. I still strive to make them proud they devoted a measure of their life to me.”

Griffin earned his DVM degree from OSU in 1975, followed by a master’s degree in Veterinary Pathology and Animal Science from Purdue University in 1978. He spent several years practicing beef cattle medicine before joining the University of Nebraska, where he taught at the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center. In 2016, he joined the faculty at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, where he worked until retiring earlier this year.

Throughout his career Griffin has earned numerous awards for his dedication and service including the AABP Award for Excellence in Preventive Medicine, the Academy of Veterinary Consultants’ Consultant of the Year Award and a Distinguished Alumni Award from OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine to name a few.

“Over the years I have received more recognitions than I deserve, including this one, but even being inducted into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame didn’t mean as much to me as when I received my college’s Distinguished Alumni recognition,” Griffin said. “We don’t need to beat OU in football for it to be a great day to be an alum.”

The Amstutz Williams Award honors the long and distinguished service of the late Dr. Harold E. Amstutz, the AABP’s secretary-treasurer and executive vice president until 1993, and the late Dr. Eric I. Williams, the editor of the Bovine Practitioner and Proceedings Book from 1969 to 1998.

The award has been given to only 11 individuals since its establishment in 1986.

Dr. Mark Hilton Named Mentor of the Year

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:25:28 GMT

Mark Hilton, DVM, DABVP, was named the 2021 Mentor of the Year during the recent American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. This annual award, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, recognizes an individual who goes above and beyond in educating, supporting and advancing the careers of future bovine veterinarians.
“Dr. Hilton has worn many hats during his time in the industry, but the impact he’s had on the next generation of bovine practitioners might be the most profound,” said Justin Welsh, DVM, executive director, livestock technical services for Merck.
“Not only has he taught countless students the necessary skills to be proficient in their careers, but he’s also put in the extra time and energy to truly help them thrive and make a difference in this field. That’s an effort worth recognizing and celebrating,” Welsh adds.
Dr. Hilton was born and raised on a swine and beef farm in central Indiana. He attended Purdue University for his bachelor’s degree in animal science and his DVM. Upon graduation, he joined the DeWitt Veterinary Clinic in Iowa where he spent 15 years as a partner in a predominantly food animal practice. Dr. Hilton then returned to Purdue University where he taught beef production medicine for 18 years and accompanied students on food animal ambulatory calls. Today, he serves as a senior technical veterinary consultant beef cow/calf for Elanco.
“The mark of a good mentor is someone who is willing to challenge you to rise above the norm and go for your goals,” said William Ware, DVM, associate veterinarian at Veterinary Agri-Health Services in Longview, Alberta, Canada. “Dr. Hilton will always be the first person to pat you on the back and tell you, ‘Good job,’ when you’ve achieved your goal, but in the same breath will say, ‘So what’s your next goal, and how do we get there?’”
While at Purdue University, Dr. Hilton developed the school’s Advanced Beef Cow-Calf Production Medicine rotation, a first-of-its-kind, intensive three-week rotation for veterinary students that, according to Elizabeth Homerosky, DVM, MSc, DABVP, and partner veterinarian at Veterinary Agri-Health Services, is a rotation every beef practitioner should have the opportunity to take.
“I learned more about how to be a successful beef cattle practitioner in those three weeks than I did my entire clinical year in veterinary school,” said Homerosky. “As a result of that rotation, I achieved diplomat status through ABVP and was appointed cow-calf team lead at my practice. These achievements wouldn’t have been possible if I had not crossed paths with Dr. Hilton.”
For Amanda Emery-Durell, DVM, relief veterinarian in southern Iowa, the traditional definition of “mentor” falls short when describing Dr. Hilton. “Impacting the lives within the bounds of veterinary medicine was never enough for Dr. Hilton, as his caring nature and undeniably genuine interest in people extends to all aspects of one’s life,” said Emery-Durell. “Dr. Hilton is an experienced and trusted advisor, endless motivator, connector of people, and encourager of innovation and excellent service in veterinary medicine, positively impacting anyone within his realm of influence.”
Dr. Hilton is a member of the AABP, American Veterinary Medical Association, Academy of Veterinary Consultants, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Indiana VMA and is also a past president of the Western Veterinary Conference (WCV). He has received numerous awards, including SAVMA’s national teaching award in 2000, WCV’s continuing educator of the year award in 2009, Merial and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners Excellence in Preventive Medicine Award for Beef in 2012, and in 2013 was named by Bovine Veterinarian as one of the 20 most influential bovine veterinarians in North America. Dr. Hilton and his wife, Denise, have been married 40 years and have two sons, three grandsons and three granddaughters.

Top Honors Awarded to AABP Dairy and Beef Veterinarians

Hats Off to Veterinary Student Award Recipients

Hats Off to Veterinary Student Award Recipients

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:03:30 GMT

Congratulations to the recipients of top honors in the student case presentation competition and, also, the research summaries graduate student awards. Awards were presented at the 2021 American Association of Bovine Practitioners annual conference in Salt Lake City earlier this month.

2021 Student Case Presentation Competition Winners
• Overall Winner – Monika Dzuiba, Michigan State University
Negatively Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Dry Cow Therapy on Clinical Mastitis and Culling

Research Report Winners
o Research Project – First Place
Monika Dzuiba, Michigan State University
Negatively Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Dry Cow Therapy on Clinical Mastitis and Culling

o Research Project – Second Place
Megan McMahon, University of Minnesota
Effect of water tank sanitation on water quality, bacterial and viral contamination, and feed intake of cattle in a midwestern feedlot

Clinical Case – Jessica Garcia, The Ohio State University
Management of a zoonotic emerging multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica serotype 4, 5, 12, i- on dairies in the Midwest

2021 AABP Research Summaries Graduate Student Awards
• First Place – Lisa Gamsjäger, University of Calgary
Do volume, immunoglobulin G content and feeding method of the first colostrum meal impact subsequent nursing behavior and transfer of passive immunity in beef calves?

• Second Place – William Crosby, Mississippi State University
Comparison of sampling methods and diagnostic techniques for recovery of Mannheimia haemolytica from feedlot cattle

• Third Place – Claira Seely, Cornell University
The association of prepartum urine pH and periparturient activity and rumination time on postpartum subclinical hypocalcemia dynamics in Holstein cows

Top Honors Awarded to AABP Dairy and Beef Veterinarians

Top Honors Awarded to AABP Dairy and Beef Veterinarians

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:21:53 GMT

The top honor that an American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) member can obtain in his or her career is the AABP Bovine Practitioner of the Year award sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

At the 2021 54th AABP Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 7-9, Dr. Kelly Barratt, Listowel, Ontario, received this prestigious honor. This award honors a veterinarian in active practice who is active in organized veterinary medicine and has made significant contributions to bovine medicine. Barratt is the first woman to receive this award from AABP.

Several other bovine veterinarians were also honored via the virtual platform at the Annual Business Meeting and Awards Luncheon on October 9. They are:

AABP Award of Excellence
Sponsored by AABP, recipients must be involved in teaching, research, industry or government areas. The recipient’s professional activities must have had a consistent and direct influence on daily activities of veterinarians in bovine practice. The 2021 recipient is:
Dr. Nigel Cook, Waunakee, Wis.

Zoetis Distinguished Service Award
The recipient of this award is an individual who, through long and continued service, has promoted the goals of the AABP and whose accomplishments have served as a model for service to bovine agriculture through organized veterinary medicine. The 2021 recipient is:
Dr. Dale Moore, Moscow, Idaho

Merck Animal Health Mentor-of-the-Year Award
The recipient of this award is an AABP member who has been engaged in the field of veterinary medicine for at least 25 years and has served as both advisor and role model to pre-veterinary and/or veterinary students. This award is given to a member who embodies this spirit whether in practice, the clinic, or the classroom. The 2021 recipient is: Dr. Mark Hilton, West Lafayette, Ind.

Boehringer Ingelheim Excellence in Preventive Medicine Awards
This award recognizes individual member practitioners or practices that have developed outstanding preventive medicine programs. Because of differences in management goals and needs, one award is given to recognize an outstanding program for dairy production, and one for beef production. The 2021 recipients are:
(Dairy) Dr. Dr. James Bennett, Plainview, Minn.
(Beef) Dr. Christine Navarre, Baton Rouge, La.

Dr. James A. Jarrett Award for Young Leaders
Recipients of this award have graduated veterinary school within 10 years, have given extraordinary service to the AABP in a manner that significantly enhances the mission of the organization, and whose contributions will help ensure the current and future success of the AABP. The 2021 recipient is:
Dr. Elizabeth Homerosky, Rocky View County, Alberta

Amstutz-Williams Award
This award honors the late of Dr. Harold E. Amstutz, who served the AABP as secretary-treasurer and executive vice president until 1993, and Dr. Eric I. Williams who was the editor of the Bovine Practitioner and Proceedings Book from 1969 until 1998. The award was made to recognize the long and distinguished services of the two honorees. It will be the highest honor that can be bestowed by the AABP and this will only be presented when a highly qualified individual is nominated and selected for outstanding service to the veterinary profession.
Dr. Dee Griffin, Lincoln, Neb.

AABP Honorary Life Membership
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners consists of veterinarians and veterinarian students with an interest in cattle practice. The AABP Board of Directors has recognized non-veterinarians who have made significant contributions to the organization, its members, or bovine veterinary medicine. The board can confer Honorary Life Membership to recognize these individuals. The recipient of the AABP Honorary Life Membership is Mr. Dick Lewis, Orono, Minn.

Other awards given at the 2021 54th AABP Annual Conference include:

2021 AABP Foundation Competitive Research Grant Award
• Assessment of systemic inflammation following oral calcium supplementation in postpartum dairy cows
Dr. Stephen LeBlanc, Ontario Veterinary College

2021 AABP Foundation Cattle Welfare Grant Awards*
• Evaluating the efficacy of two local anesthetic options to reduce pain in calves after cautery dehorning
Dr. Abbie Viscardi, Kansas State University

• Determination for the need for analgesics in day-old calves following cautery disbudding
Dr. Pat Gorden, Iowa State University

*These grants are supported by an anonymous donor with matching funds from the AABP Foundation.

2021 AABP Research Summaries Graduate Student Awards
• First Place – Lisa Gamsjäger, University of Calgary
Do volume, immunoglobulin G content and feeding method of the first colostrum meal impact subsequent nursing behavior and transfer of passive immunity in beef calves?

• Second Place – William Crosby, Mississippi State University
Comparison of sampling methods and diagnostic techniques for recovery of Mannheimia haemolytica from feedlot cattle

• Third Place – Claira Seely, Cornell University
The association of prepartum urine pH and periparturient activity and rumination time on postpartum subclinical hypocalcemia dynamics in Holstein cows

2021 Student Case Presentation Competition Winners
• Overall Winner – Monika Dzuiba, Michigan State University
Negatively Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Dry Cow Therapy on Clinical Mastitis and Culling
• Research Report Winners
o Research Project – First Place
Monika Dzuiba, Michigan State University
Negatively Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Dry Cow Therapy on Clinical Mastitis and Culling
o Research Project – Second Place
Megan McMahon, University of Minnesota
Effect of water tank sanitation on water quality, bacterial and viral contamination, and feed intake of cattle in a midwestern feedlot
• Clinical Case – Jessica Garcia, The Ohio State University
Management of a zoonotic emerging multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica serotype 4, 5, 12, i- on dairies in the Midwest

National Veterinary Scholars Symposium Highlights Importance Of One-Health Expertise, Perspective To Next Generation Of DVMs

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:59:55 GMT

Nearly 900 veterinary students and leaders from three dozen veterinary schools in the U.S. convened virtually this week for the annual National Veterinary Scholars Symposium. They learned from researchers, public health officials and industry experts about the global burden of disease, infectious disease control and potential pathways for research careers – such as in emerging and transboundary diseases – where their veterinary training and One Health perspective is critical.

In addition, several students were recognized with Boehringer Ingelheim Research Awards for Graduate Veterinarians and Veterinary Students. Winning students receive monetary prizes and a stipend to attend the Symposium to accept their awards and present their research.

Dr. Brittany Szafran, from Mississippi State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2021 Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Research Award for Graduate Veterinarians, which promotes research in veterinary biosciences. It recognizes graduate veterinarians who have completed or will soon complete a Ph.D. program or are in their final years of residency training in veterinary pathology, medicine, surgery, radiology/ imaging, or laboratory animal medicine. Dr Szafran’s work has focused on the underlying biochemical and immunologic mechanisms in response to pesticides to better understand and help protect the health of people, animals, and the environment from the potential toxicity of chemicals.

Carley Allen, from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2021 Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Research Award for Veterinary Students. Allen’s research has focused on investigating a novel molecular target for inhibiting cell growth and improving survival in canine osteosarcoma, the most common skeletal malignancy of dogs and a beneficial comparative and translational model for human osteosarcoma.

Brittany Allen, from Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and Jaqueline Chevalier, from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, also received recognition as honorable mention Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Research Scholars.

The annual National Veterinary Scholars Symposium was hosted this year by Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the National Institutes of Health. The symposium showcases research conducted by veterinary students in the course of their Veterinary Scholar Program research internships.

“These students are joining the life sciences field at a remarkable time. The frequency of pandemics and transboundary threats is predicted to increase, presenting new and greater risks to human and animal health, as well as our food supply,” Caroline Belmont, head of U.S. Animal Health Innovation for Boehringer Ingelheim, said in a welcome address to participants. “The One Health perspectives and capabilities of today’s veterinary students will undoubtedly play a critical role in addressing our future challenges, and the hands-on experience, guidance and support we provide them now represents an important investment in the future health of animals and humans.”

The Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program was established more than 30 years ago to introduce first- and second-year veterinary medical students to biomedical research. At each participating school, Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars are assigned a mentor and laboratory. Each scholar conducts a hypothesis-driven research project. The research project is typically conducted over a 10-12-week period during the summer, with students presenting their work at the conclusion. Nearly 5,000 students have received stipends from Boehringer Ingelheim to conduct research since the program started. More information is available at http://veterinaryscholars.boehringer-ingelheim.com/.

North Dakota State Veterinarian Named Agriculturist of the Year

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:20:39 GMT

The North Dakota State University’s Saddle and Sirloin Club will honor State Veterinarian Susan Keller as Agriculturalist of the Year. The presentation will take place during an evening banquet at NDSU’s 2019 Little International showmanship contest which takes place Feb. 8 and 9.

The 300-member NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club leads the event.

Dr. Keller has served as North Dakota state veterinarian since 2004. Previously, she operated her own veterinary clinic and served as deputy state veterinarian. Keller and her family also run Keller Broken Heart Ranch south of Mandan.

Read more from the Bismarck Tribune .

Gordon Atkins Named Mentor of the Year

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:12:10 GMT

Gordon Atkins, DVM, was named the Mentor of the Year at the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) national conference. The annual award, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, recognizes an individual who has played a role in educating, supporting and advancing the careers of future bovine veterinarians

Dr. Atkins grew up on a dairy farm in the Calgary, Canada area, received his DVM, with distinction, from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1973 and has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Calgary area since graduation. In 2008, Dr. Atkins joined the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) as senior instructor, clinical skills, and in 2015 was one of only a few faculty members to be given the inaugural designation of teaching professor.

“Mentoring and teaching come easily to Dr. Atkins, as he simply leads by example: first one at the clinic in the morning, last one to leave, a constant professional,” said Troy Drake, DVM, owner of HerdTrax Inc., Kathyrn, Alberta, who was hired by Dr. Atkins’ veterinary practice as a third-year veterinary student and subsequently an associate veterinarian. “His contributions go well beyond bovine surgery and medicine. He has made his students, fellow veterinarians, the veterinary profession, cattle producers, and the entire livestock industry better off because of his passion for and mentorship within veterinary medicine.”

Dr. Atkins has played a large role in the delivery of the university’s DVM program, according to John Kastelic, professor and head of the Department of Production Animal Health, University of Calgary. “He has 300 to 400 hours of contact time spent with students annually for lectures and laboratories,” said Kastelic. “He draws on his decades of practice experience and huge library of photographs and videos to convey his message. He consistently receives extremely high rankings from veterinary students in teaching assessments.”

Dr. Atkins has won many awards for his contributions to veterinary medicine, including the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association of the Year Award, Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award and a University of Calgary Union Teaching Excellence Award through nomination by veterinary students.

Student Rae-Leigh Pederzolli said Dr. Atkins is one of the most involved professors and mentors that a student could ask for, and that didn’t stop after she left school. “As a new graduate, I have called Dr. Atkins late at night and early in the morning only to hear happiness in his voice to hear from me while wondering what case was presented to me that day,” said Pederzolli. “I am grateful that he hasn’t retired yet, but even then his phone will always be on.”

Dr. Atkins is an active member of numerous veterinary organizations, including AABP, where he served as president in 1992 and received the AABP Bovine Practitioner of the Year Award in 1988. He is an Honor Roll member of AABP and the 14th recipient of the Mentor of the Year Award, which was established in 2007.

AABP Student Members Collect $275,000 in Scholarships and Awards

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:11:12 GMT

Just over $275,000 in scholarships, awards and other support was awarded to veterinary students and graduate veterinarians at the 2019 52nd American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference held September 12-14 in St. Louis, Mo. The awards, funded by AABP members, AABP partners and the AABP Foundation, will enable recipients to further pursue their careers in bovine medicine.

”The AABP Foundation administers all of the charitable functions of AABP. In 2019, over $300,000 in awards, scholarships, education grants, externship grants and funding of clinical research was supported by the AABP Foundation,” says AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich. “Supporting students and clinical research is a major mission of both AABP and the AABP Foundation. This funding is made possible through the generous donations of our members as well as the support of our industry partners including Boehringer Ingelheim, Merck Animal Health and Zoetis.”

Amstutz Scholarships ($7,500 each)

Grace Ertle, Michigan State University
Elisabeth Forker, Iowa State University
Karalyn Lonngren, University of Pennsylvania
Shelbey Nagle, Washington State University
Meghan Oswald, Cornell University
Jonathan Richardson, Purdue University
Austin Wenck, University of Wisconsin

Find out more about the Amstutz Scholarship at https://aabp.org/about/amstutz_winners.asp

AABP Foundation Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Awards sponsored by Merck Animal Health ($5,000 each)

Austin Ashbacher, Iowa State University
McKenzie Beals Weber, Iowa State University
Thomas Duff, University of Minnesota
Landon Fitzgerald, Washington State University
Elisabeth Forker, Iowa State University
Lauren Gentle, University of California-Davis
Mary Liebenstein, University of Minnesota
Kyle Longcore, Michigan State University
Caitlyn Mullins, North Carolina State University
Kathryn Osborne, Michigan State University
Rae-Leigh Pederzolli, University of Calgary
Luiza Placheta, University of Missouri
Morgan Richard, Louisiana State University
Dallas Shaw, Washington State University
Nicholas Shen, Lincoln Memorial University
Austin Wenck, University of Wisconsin
Janelle Wiser, North Carolina State University
Nathan Yerian, University of California-Davis

Find out more about the award at https://aabp.org/about/student_rec_winners.asp .

AABP Foundation-Zoetis Scholarships ($5,000 each and a $750 travel stipend for those students attending the conference)

Elizabeth Endres, University of Wisconsin
Emily Griswold, University of Pennsylvania
Andrew Harding, Colorado State University
Scout Josey, University of Georgia
Colleen Potter, Michigan State University
Adam Strebe, University of Wisconsin
Emil Walleser, University of Wisconsin
Austin Whitmon, Mississippi State University
Janelle Wiser, North Carolina State University
Nathan Yerian, University of California-Davis

Find out more about the award at https://aabp.org/about/zoetis_winners.asp .

AABP Student Case Competition/Research Presentation Winners

Overall Winner: Margaret LaFlamme, University of Tennessee

Clinical Case Report

First Place: Margaret LaFlamme, University of Tennessee

Research Report

First Place: Jessica Garcia, The Ohio State University
Second Place: Maddison Tyrrel, Iowa State University

Find out more about the Student Case Competition at https://aabp.org/Students/case/default.asp?year=2014&type=StudentCase .

2019 AABP Research Summaries Graduate Student Awards

These awards are funded in part by the Bovine Respiratory Disease Symposium.

First Place: Dr. Kathryn Bach, Cornell University, Effect of storage time and temperature on total calcium concentrations in bovine blood
Second Place: Mr. Chris McMullen, University of Calgary, Evolution of the nasopharyngeal bacterial microbiota from spring processing to 40 days after arrival at the feedlot in beef calves
Third Place: Dr. Sam Rowe, University of Minnesota, Selective Dry Cow Therapy on US Dairy Farms: Impact on Udder Health and Productivity

2019 AABP Foundation Competitive Research Grants

Dr. Alvaro Garcia-Guerra, The Ohio State University, Evaluation of on-animal sensors for early detection of disease and beef bull performance during the breeding season
Dr. Brian Aldridge, University of Illinois, Randomized field trial examining the economic benefits of targeted treatment of hyperketonemia in transition dairy cows

Find out more about the Competitive Research Grants at https://foundation.aabp.org/research_proposal/default.asp .

2019 AgriLabs Dr. Bruce Wren Continuing Education Awards ($5,000 each)

(Beef) Dr. Lauren Mack, Plainville, Kan.
(Dairy) Dr. Kendra Wells, Seymour, Wis.

Find out more about the award at https://aabp.org/Members/ce_award/default.asp .

2019 Quiz Bowl Winners – University of Calgary

Twenty-seven teams representing 20 veterinary schools participated in the 2019 Quiz Bowl. The University of Calgary had two teams, and the team of Brenden Hilgartner, Megan Dick, Nurmo Atabayev and Rae-Leigh Pederzolli pulled off the win.

The 2020 53rd AABP Annual Conference will be held September 24-26 in Louisville, Ky.

Nomination Deadline Approaches for 2019 Hall of Fame

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:09:34 GMT

Nominations are sought for the 2019 Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame (CPVHoF). The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2019. One beef and one dairy veterinarian will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Established in 2011, the CPVHoF honors the rich traditions of production veterinary medicine and the individuals who have made a lasting impact on the profession. Through early mornings, late nights and harsh weather conditions, veterinarians are a steadfast and essential part of cattle production. Inductees are true pioneers whose achievements span their entire careers.

The Hall of Fame is sponsored by Merck Animal Health, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the Academy of Veterinary Consultants and Bovine Veterinarian magazine. Inductees will be honored at the 2019 52nd American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference on Sept. 13, 2019, in St. Louis, Mo.

Please email your nominations to:

Brent D. Meyer DVM, MS

Technical Services Veterinarian

Merck Animal Health-Cattle

Brent.meyer@merck.com

712-369-3720

Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:09:19 GMT

The Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame (CPVHoF) seeks nominations for its 2019 inductions.

The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2019, and the Hall of Fame will induct one beef and one dairy veterinarian.

Established in 2011, the CPVHoF honors the rich traditions of production veterinary medicine and the individuals who have made a lasting impact on the profession. Through early mornings, late nights and harsh weather conditions, veterinarians are a steadfast and essential part of cattle production. Inductees are true pioneers whose achievements span their entire careers.

The Hall of Fame is sponsored by Merck Animal Health, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the Academy of Veterinary Consultants and Bovine Veterinarian magazine. Inductees will be honored at the 2019 52nd American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference on Sept. 13, 2019, in St. Louis, Mo.

Please email your nominations to:

Brent D. Meyer DVM, MS

Technical Services Veterinarian

Merck Animal Health-Cattle

Brent.meyer@merck.com

712-369-3720

AVC Names Dr. Glenn Rogers Consultant of the Year

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:08:58 GMT

During the Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) winter conference this week in Kansas City, members honored Dr. Glenn Rogers, Aledo, Texas with the prestigious AVC Consultant of the Year award.

Rogers, who has worked in private practice, academia and in industry, currently is semi-retired while running his ranch in Texas and providing some consulting services to beef-cattle clients

Rogers also serves as current president of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP)

For 32 years, Zoetis has sponsored the prestigious award, which recognizes a single beef veterinarian for outstanding service to clients, the industry and the veterinary profession.

AAVLD Honors University of Kentucky Veterinarian Craig Carter

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:08:54 GMT

Craig Carter, director of the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, recently received two prestigious awards from the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians at its annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.

The E.P. Pope Award, named for one of the association’s founders, is the highest award the AAVLD bestows. Carter received it for his noteworthy and significant contributions to the association related to implementing and advancing veterinary diagnostic lab medicine.

Additionally, Carter, also professor of epidemiology for the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the UK College of Public Health, received the AAVLD Life Member Award to recognize his nearly 39 years of contributions to veterinary diagnostic laboratory medicine.

“I am humbled to receive these two awards on behalf of everyone in the AAVLD and especially my faculty and staff at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for all their hard work every day to improve and maintain the health and welfare of animals and public health in the commonwealth,” Carter said. “Many folks are not aware that our lab is open seven days a week to serve our clients. Our faculty and staff’s commitment to their work is nothing short of amazing—they make me look good every day. I am also so grateful to the entire administration of the College of Agriculture, Food and the Environment, to UK and to our clients and stakeholders for their unwavering support in the sustainment and accomplishment of our laboratory mission. Finally, I thank my wonderful and beautiful wife Ronda for believing in me and supporting my career aspirations all these years.”

Carter earned a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, doctor of veterinary medicine degree and doctoral degree from Texas A&M University. After veterinary school, he ran a large animal ambulatory practice in Texas for five years and then later joined the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory as a clinical associate, where he created a Department of Epidemiology and Informatics to advance reporting and epidemiology services for the laboratory and its clients.

In 2005, UK recruited Carter to serve as a full professor of epidemiology, and in 2007, UK appointed him director of the UK VDL.

His research interests include infectious disease epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, electronic animal health monitoring, computer-based clinical decision support and laboratory information systems. He has worked as a veterinary and public health consultant in more than 30 countries. Carter’s military career in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army spanned four decades. During his military service, he completed four wartime deployments. He commanded the first Army Reserve Veterinary unit into Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks and retired as a colonel in 2009. He received the American Veterinary Medical Association International Veterinary Congress Prize in 2016. Carter is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and a distinguished scholar of the National Academies of Practice.

The mission of the UKVDL is to develop and apply state-of-the-art diagnostic methodology to improve animal health and marketability, to protect the public health and to assist in the preservation of the human-animal bond through the principles of One Health. The UKVDL is fully accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians

AVC Names Dr. Galen Weaver Consultant of the Year

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:08:06 GMT

During the recent Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) spring conference in Fort Worth, Texas, the group honored Galen Weaver as AVC Consultant of the Year for 2017.

For 32 years, Zoetis has sponsored the prestigious award, which recognizes a single beef veterinarian for outstanding service to clients, the industry and the veterinary profession.

Weaver, with Western Veterinary Associates, resides in Amarillo, Texas, and works primarily as a consultant in feedyards.

AABP Seeks Award Nominations for Veterinarians and Student Chapters

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:08:02 GMT

Do you have a mentor, peer or colleague who you think is deserving of special recognition? Have you received an award and wish to pay it forward to someone else? Nominate that special veterinarian for one of the prestigious AABP awards, which will be given to recipients at the 2018 51st AABP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., Sept. 13-15.

Awards include Practitioner of the Year, Excellence in Preventive Medicine, Mentor of the Year, Award of Excellence, Distinguished Service Award and James A. Jarrett Award for Young Leaders. Award nominations are due by June 15, 2018.

For more information, visit the AABP awards page at http://aabp.org/meeting/nominate.asp , and access the nomination form at http://aabp.org/members/nomination/ .

AABP Student Chapter and Faculty Advisor Award Nominations

Has your AABP student chapter been active this year? Then nominate your chapter for the 2018 AABP Student Chapter Award!

Find the student chapter nomination link at http://aabp.org/students/student_chapter/ (also find it under the Student tab at www.aabp.org ). Nominations are due by July 15, 2018.

Is there an outstanding AABP faculty representative or another faculty who is an AABP member who advises your student chapter? Nominate him/her for the 2018 AABP Faculty Advisor Award to give them the recognition they deserve!

Find the faculty advisor nomination link at http://aabp.org/Students/faculty_advisor/ (also find it under the Student tab at www.aabp.org ). Nominations are due by July 15, 2018.

Apply for the Dr. Bruce Wren CE Award

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:08:02 GMT

If you are a dairy or beef cattle veterinarian out of school less than 10 years and would like to further your education/training in the area of your choice, apply for the Dr. Bruce Wren Continuing Education Award sponsored by AgriLabs and awarded at the 2018 American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) meeting in Omaha, Neb.

Two $5,000 individual awards (one for beef, one for dairy) will be awarded to veterinarians currently in a practice. Candidates will design their own award through an application process and judging criteria based on a professional-development plan and reference letters.

Candidates must be out of veterinary school for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years to be eligible. Airfare and one-night hotel expenses for the AABP conference will be provided by AgriLabs for recipients.

Applications open April 1, 2018. A completed online application form (beef or dairy) and three letters of support must be submitted by July 15, 2018, to be considered. More information is available on the AABP website .