THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOCIETY FOR THERIOGENOLOGY …from the president Winter is waning and Spring is near! For Theriogenology, Spring is always a busy time, no matter what your favorite species.

our Executive Board just returned from a very busy

DR. DWIGHT WOLFE Winter Board meeting in Charleston, SC, and we are Yexcited about the future for the SFT. We welcome new SFT board members Dr. Tamara Dobbie, equine practitioner from New York, Dr. Scott Pretzer, small animal practitioner from Kansas, and Dr. Richard Hopper, Assistant NANDI, SACRED BULL AND SYMBOL OF FRUITFULNESS news Professor at Mississippi State University, to their first SFT Executive Board meeting. Vol. 28, No. 1 Dr. Walter Zent and his program committee have an excellent Annual Conference WINTER 2005 planned for our August meeting. The 2005 Annual Conference is rapidly approach- ing. The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the historic district of scenic Charleston, From the President ...... 1 S.C., provides an outstanding venue for our next conference. Make your hotel Make Plans for Charleston ...... 2 reservations now so not to miss this excellent CE opportunity. Charleston is a charming city that everyone will enjoy. Thanks to the generosity of Pfizer, Inc. Charleston Attractions ...... 3 Family Night will be at the Charleston Aquarium, a fabulous facility boasting one of the largest tanks in the United States. The evening proves to be a fun and enter- Annual Conference & Symposia Schedule ...... 4 taining evening for everyone to relax and visit with old friends and new. SFT Selects Publishing Partner ...... 6 The SFT Executive Board approved 2 important new initiatives for our organization. New Member Services ...... 7 Dr. Tom Riddle chairs a task force establishing the Society for Theriogenology SFT Board Nominations Form ...... 8 Foundation, providing a tax-deductible, non-profit avenue by where we ensure the future of our discipline. As funds accrue the foundation will be able to expand edu- Bartlett Award Recipients ...... 8 cational, promotional and service opportunities for our membership. Over the next Bartlett Award Nominations Request ...... 8 several months the Foundation Task Force will work to establish this fund within Internal Revenue Service guidelines. Typically this process requires about 18 Bartlett Award Entry Form ...... 9 months to complete submission and to receive IRS approval. Many thanks to Dr. Riddell and his Foundation Task Force for this effort which is so important to the In Memorium ...... 10 future of Theriogenology. Some Thoughts ...... 11 Since I joined the SFT more than 20 years ago there have been recurring dis- cussions such as the following: House of Delegates Report ...... 12 “What is Theriogenology?” AVMA Leadership Conference ...... 13 “Who are we?” “What do Theriogenologists do?” Classifieds ...... 13 “Should we change the name Theriogenology so that people know what we do?” SFT Order Form ...... 15 “What is the difference between the Society for Theriogenology and the American College of Theriogenologists” SFT Board of Directors ...... 16 Continued on page 14

PURCHASING MADE EASY THROUGH THE SOCIETY WEBSITE It is that time of year again, time to start those Bull and Stallion Breeding Evaluations! All it takes is logging on to www.therio.org and a couple of clicks of your mouse, and you can order your soundness evaluation forms along with your morphology stain right from the comforts of your office without even picking up the telephone. Once you are on the home page of the Society for Theriogenology click on the left navigation button that reads “Buy Forms/Books” and you may order all of your forms and stain with ease. Please do not forget while you are ordering your forms and stain that you may need books or office supplies, if this is the case then you may go to the “Member Mall” which you will also find on the SFT home page. With a click or so of the mouse you can have all of your supplies ordered without trudging out in traffic to the Office Depot and worrying about long lines. Remember when you pur- chase through the “Member Mall” section of the SFT website, a percentage of what you spend will be rebated to the Society, allow- ing us to provide more benefits for all members. Come and Join Your Colleagues for Some True Southern Hospitality in Beautiful Charleston, South Carolina

aving just spent a week-end defects in cattle. at the Francis Marion Hotel in The small rumi- SFT/ACT Charleston, SC, the site of the nant program will H2005 SFT convention, I can’t help but be combined with think what an enjoyable venue it will the cattle program be. The hotel has a lot of southern and contain infor- charm being one of the Historic Hotels mation on the use of the United States. It is located down of biotechnology town in walking distance of many in these species. restaurants, the battery, wharf, market, There will be DR. WALTER ZENT many beautiful southern homes and a slight change in 2005 CONFERENCE CHAIR many other attractions that will interest the conference the entire family. The staff at the hotel with the first symposium on pharmacol- CONFERENCE went out of there way to be helpful and ogy beginning on Tuesday afternoon the & SYMPOSIA had plenty of suggestions for places to 9th of August; the Happy Hour Abstracts eat and things to do. For the experience will be Tuesday night. The main pro- CharlestonCharleston of the city alone this meeting will be gram will begin Wednesday morning. worth the trip. Two post convention programs are AUGUST 9-13, 2005 The continuing education portion of planned for the Saturday following the Francis Marion Hotel the meeting will be full of practical and convention. A small animal symposium scientific information. There will be a will be held at the convention hotel with Charleston, South Carolina considerable amount of information on the presentation of new information on genetics, which is the overall theme of canine and feline semen and insemina- the meeting; however, we have made a tion. An equine symposium and wet lab considerable effort to keep the informa- will be held on Saturday that will cover MARK YOUR CALENDAR tion practical and useful for the practi- new information on the mare and the SFT/ACT Annual Conference tioner and academician alike. Other top- stallion and some new diagnostic uses & Symposia ics will include the handling and evalu- for the ultrasound machine. ation of frozen semen in several differ- Family night will be at the South Charleston, South Carolina ent species, the diagnosis and treatment Carolina Aquarium on Thursday evening August 9-13, 2005 of placentitis and endometritis in the which should be an enjoyable and mare. The small animal program will informative evening for young and old St. Paul, Minnesota have papers on both feline and canine alike — so bring the whole family there August 22-26, 2006 reproduction with most of the emphasis will be plenty for everyone to do in on the male. The food animal program Charleston. Monterey, California has new information on the economic I am looking forward to a very August 7-11, 2007 and practical value of using natural enjoyable and informative meeting in service in the dairy industry along with Charleston and hope that many of you some good information on congenital will join us.

NEWS FLASH

The new Stallion Reproductive Evaluation Form is now available on the Society website. This form (copyright © 2005) is available to members of the Society at no charge. To access the form, go to www.therio.org and click on the left navigation link “Buy Forms/Books.” The form may be downloaded Tour de Therio 2005 as either a PDF or a Word document. Permission is Pre-Therio Meeting • Charleston, South Carolina granted to members to maintain a copy on your com- If interested let me know puter for your personal or clinic use for as long as Dr. Ronnie Elmore you are a member of the Society. [email protected] • Ph No. (785) 532-5660

2 WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER RENDEZVOUS WITH HISTORY…

This year our conference will be hosted in a city rich in historic culture, blended with modern conveniences and served-up with good old southern hospitality. Make plans now to join us for an exciting week of Quality Continuing Education combined with the opportunity to explore one of the South’s most beautiful destination sites.

Our optional tours this year Our optional tours this year will include the following: will include the following: • Ghost Walking Tours • Ghost Walking Tours • Charleston IMAX Theater • Fort Sumter National Monument • Harbor Boat Tours • South Carolina Aquarium (Thursday Night Event Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health)

To learn more about Charleston or make your hotel reservations on- line, please visit our web site www.therio.org. We have direct links, that Charleston– will make your trip planning a snap! WHERE HISTORY LIVES WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER 3 2005 SFT/ACT Annual Conference August 10-12, 2005

EQUINE FOOD ANIMAL SMALL ANIMAL ❏ Genetics As A Tool In Reproduction, Doug ❏ Diagnostic Approaches To Congenital ❏ Vaginal And Cervical Anatomic Modifications Antczak Abnormalities, Dave Steffen During The Oestrus Cycle In Relation To ❏ Reproduction As A Tool For Genetic ❏ Survey Of Congenital Abnormalities Of Current Transcervical Catheterization In The Domestic Information, Doug Antczak Concerns, Dave Steffen Cat, Daniele Zambelli ❏ ❏ Using Genetic Information In A Breeding ❏ Economics Of Natural Service Bulls In Dairy Theoretical Aspects Of Canine Semen Program, Glenn Blodgett Herds, Mike Overton* Evaluation, Bruce Eilts ❏ ❏ Handling Of Frozen Semen, Paul Loomis ❏ Comparison Of AI vs. Bulls In Western Dairies, Theoretical Aspects Of Canine Semen Cryopreservation, Bruce Eilts ❏ Breeding Management Of Mares Bred With Mike Overton* ❏ Frozen/Thawed Semen, Paul Loomis ❏ Mystery Solved: Identifying Sources Of Transcervical Artificial Insemination In The Cat, Daniele Zambelli ❏ Fertility Evaluation Of Frozen/Thawed Semen, Difference In Sperm Concentration ❏ James Graham Measurement Between Hemacytometric And New Techniques For Canine Semen CASA Systems, Chris Kuster Assessment, Tom Rijselaere ❏ Diagnostic Applications Of Ultrasonography Of ❏ ❏ Stallion’s Scrotum, Malgozata Pozor Reproductive Biotechnologies In Small Long Term Preservation Of Canine Chilled Ruminants And Camelids-An Update, Ahmed Semen, John Verstegen ❏ Diagnosis Of Endometritis: The Value Of Tibary ❏ Cultures From An Endometrial Swab, Biopsy Reproductive Behavior Of Small Animals, ❏ Specimens, And Endometrial Cytology, Jesper Possibilities With Today’s Reproductive Margaret Root Kustritz Moller-Nielsen Technologies, Sandy Johnston ❏ Semen Collection In The Dog, Michelle Kutzler ❏ ❏ Commercial Oocyte Transfer In Horses, Elaine Using Applied Reproduction Technologies In ❏ Artificial Insemination In The Dog, Tom Carnevale Beef Practice, Richard Randall Rijsselaere ❏ ❏ Treatment Alternatives For Mares With Fertility Of Yearling Beef Bulls During Mating, ❏ Optimizing Breeding Management In The Dog, Ascending Placentitis, Margo Macpherson Roger Ellis Karine Onclin ❏ An Update On Equine ICSI And Cloning, Katrin *Sponsored by Monsanto ❏ Pregnancy Diagnosis And Abnormalities of Hinrichs GENETICS/PLENARY Pregnancy In The Dog, Margaret Root Kustritz ❏ Assessment Of Feto-Placental Well Being In ❏ Reproductive Biology In The Era Of Genomics The Mare From Mid Gestation To Term: Biology, Fuller Bazer Transrectal And Transabdominal ❏ Ultrasonographic Features, Stefania Bucca Genetic Sperm Abnormalities, Peter Chenoweth ❏ Welfare Aspects Of Theriogenology: Investigating Alternatives To Electroejaculation Of Bulls, Colin Palmer

4 WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER 2005 SFT/ACT Annual Symposia* August 9,13, 2005 *subject to change

PRE AND POST CONFERENCE SESSIONS

PHARMACOLOGY SYMPOSIUM EQUINE SYMPOSIUM & WET LAB SMALL ANIMAL SYMPOSIUM & LAB August 9 August 13 August 13 ❏ ❏ GENERAL Cellular Associations And The Differential Induction And Synchronization Of Estrus In Spermiogram: Making Sense Of Stallion Dogs, Michelle Kutzler ❏ Compounding, ELDU, And Reproduction… The Semen Morphology, Clair Card ❏ Semen Collection In Cats: Techniques And Future Of Un-Approved Drugs, Gatz Riddell ❏ Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of The Stallion Analysis, Daniele Zambelli ❏ Vaccines For Reproductive Pathogens Of Reproductive Tract, Malgozata Pozor ❏ Long-Term Preservation Of Chilled Semen In Horses And Cattle, Dan Givens ❏ Equine Fetal Gender Determination From Mid Dogs, John Verstegen BOVINE To Advanced Gestation By Ultrasound, ❏ Frozen Semen In Canine, Tom Rijsselaere ❏ Stefania Bucca Pharmacological Management Of The ❏ Induction Of Estrus In Cats, Karine Onclin Postparturient Bovine, Grant Frazer ❏ Low-Dose Insemination? Why, When & How?, ❏ Update On Estrus Synchronization Of Cattle, Sara Lyle LAB Dan Givens ❏ Post Breeding Inflammation And Endometrial ❏ DEMONSTRATION - Semen Collection And Cytology, Clair Card Evaluation In Cats, Daniele Zambelli & Bruce EQUINE Christensen ❏ WET LAB GnRH In The Stallion, Mary Beth Stanton ❏ DEMONSTRATION - How To Prepare, (LIMITED TO FIRST 40 REGISTRANTS) ❏ Intrauterine Therapy In The Mare, Mary Beth Evaluate And Send Chilled Semen In Dogs, ❏ Stanton Ultrasonography Of The External Genitalia Of John Verstegen & Bruce Christensen The Stallion, Malgozata Pozor ❏ DEMONSTRATION - How To Freeze, Thaw SMALL ANIMAL ❏ Ultrasonography Of The Mid-Late Gestation And Evaluate Canine Semen, Tom Rijsselaere ❏ Population Control, Ana Adams Mare, Stefania Bucca & Bruce Eilts ❏ Pharmacologic Termination Of Pregnancy, ❏ Low Dose Insemination (Hysteroscopic And ❏ CONCLUSION - Chilled Versus Frozen Semen Ana Adams Deep Horn), Sara Lyle & Clair Card In Canine, Where Do We Stand And ❏ Induction of Estrus, Ana Adams ❏ Using Frozen Semen, Preparation Of Semen Perspectives, Robert V. Hutchison ❏ Pregnancy Loss / Resorption, Ana Adams For Low Dose Insemination and Preparation And Interpretation Of Culture & Cytology Specimens In Mares, Dale Paccamonti & Jesper Moller-Nielsen

WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER 5 Society for Theriogenology Selects Elsevier as Publishing Partner

PHILADELPHIA, PA. (February 1, 2005) — information currently available in animal “The Society for Theriogenology is Elsevier, world-leading scientific and med- reproduction. We constantly strive to bring one of the premier international organiza- ical publisher, is pleased to announce a useful programs and services to our mem- tions dedicated to the study and practice new partnership with the Society for bership; and the relationship between of animal reproduction,” says Anthony Theriogenology (SFT), the leading profes- Elsevier and the Society provides an Trioli, Executive Publisher of Veterinary sional organization for veterinarians dedi- unequaled benefit for all of our members.” Journals for Elsevier. “We at Elsevier are cated to furthering advances in the sci- “The Society for Theriogenology is very pleased and proud to partner with ence and practice of animal reproduction. one of the premier international organiza- the SFT and help support the Society in According to Fulvio Gandolfi and tions dedicated to the study and practice its mission of furthering advances in the John Kastelic, the two Co-Editors in Chief of animal reproduction,” says Anthony science and practice of theriogenology.” of Theriogenology, the merger was a log- Trioli, Executive Publisher of Veterinary ical and positive development for both Journals for Elsevier. “We at Elsevier are About the Society for Theriogenology entities. The journal and the society share very pleased and proud to partner with The Society for Theriogenology is a the same name and many members of the the SFT and help support the Society in 2500- member organization of veterinari- society strongly identify with the journal. its mission of furthering advances in the ans with a special interest in animal The Society for Theriogenology is science and practice of theriogenology.” reproduction. The Society’s mission is to comprised of persons with a strong inter- THE serves as an international forum “provide leadership in veterinary repro- est in animal reproduction, including a for researchers, clinicians and industry ductive medicine for all species”. large number of veterinarians in private professionals involved in the diverse Founded in 1954, The Society’s current practice. Although the focus of Therio- disciplines that constitute the field of ani- membership consists of Vveterinarians in genology the journal has broadened mal reproduction and embryo transfer. all 50fifty states and 35 countries. Visit over the years to include articles in areas Theriogenology covers the entire field of the SFT website at www.therio.org. such as biotechnology, basic reproduc- animal reproduction, including but not tive biology, wild animal, fish, and avian limited to: effects of the environment, About Elsevier reproduction, the journal it continues to radiation and nutrition, function of the For over 100 years, the Elsevier publish many articles of interest to vet- ovary and testis, control of ovulation and name has represented a dedication to erinary practitioners. In that regard, the egg laying, cryobiology of spermatozoa excellence in the exchange of informa- journal frequently publishes papers on . and embryos, and much more. In addi- tion. Today, Elsevier remains committed These areas, includeing , including syn- tion, THE is ranked by ISI as a top vet- to that mission and has grown into an chronization of estrus and ovulation, arti- erinary publication. This acclaimed jour- information provider of global propor- ficial insemination, breeding soundness nal publishes articles on a wide range of tions with offices around the world. evaluation, collection and transfer of topics, including in vitro fertilization, cry- Elsevier has become the undisputed embryos, cryopreservation of semen and obiology of spermatozoa and embryos, market leader in the publication and dis- embryos, and clinical theriogenology. transmission of viruses by embryos, and semination of literature covering the Ranked by ISI as a top veterinary publi- micromanipulation of embryos. THE also broad spectrum of scientific endeavors. cation, the journal also serves as an serves as an important source of support Its publications are written and edited by important source of support and contin- and continuing education for veterinari- international scholars with excellent uing education for veterinarians and vet- ans and veterinary students. outstanding technical and scientific erinary students. Subscribers will have full access to credentials, and wide research and teach- The partnership merger with the soci- each issue on the new journal website, ing experience in their fields. ety will undoubtedly increase the reader- www.journals.elsevierheallath.com/peri- Just as the tools used in scientific ship of the journal. The increased reader- odicals/the. The journal will also be research are changing, so too are the ship, coupled with the implementation last accessible through Elsevier’s institutional tools used in scientific communication. year of the web-based Elsevier Editorial subscription service, ScienceDirect Elsevier has taken a leadership role in System (enabling increasing the ease for (www.sciencedirect.com). advancing the technologies necessary to authors to submit papers on-line and facil- “We’re excited about the opportunities create a seamless electronic information itating the peer-review process and the afforded to the membership through this delivery environment. speed at which they are processed), are arrangement,” reports Charles F. Franz, The world’s premier names in health expected to further increase the number of DVM, Executive Director of the SFT. “This care publishing—Saunders, Mosby, high-quality manuscripts that are submit- member benefit provides the Society Churchill Livingstone, Butterworth- ted to the journal. members with access to some of the best Heinemann, and Hanley & Belfus are “We’re excited about the opportunities information currently available in animal now all members of the Elsevier, Health afforded to the membership through this reproduction. We constantly strive to bring Sciences Division, a team of leading arrangement,” reports Charles F. Franz, useful programs and services to our mem- publishers dedicated to meeting the DVM, Executive Director of the SFT. “This bership and the relationship between information needs of health science pro- member benefit provides the Society Elsevier and the Society provides an fessionals. Visit the Elsevier website at members with access to some of the best unequaled benefit for all of our members.” www.elsevierhealth.com.

6 WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER NEW THERIOGENOLOGY ONLINE ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS 1. Go to http://www.journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/the and click Register at top right. If you have already registered in the past for another MEMBER Elsevier journal, log in and go to step 3. 2. Fill in requested information, including a User Name and Password. When SERVICE finished, click Register at bottom. Have you visited the on- 3. You should now see a page thanking you for registering. Click Activate Online Access. line version of the 4. Find the box titled Claim Access to a Periodical and enter Theriogenology. Journal of Theriogenology? 5. From the society dropdown list, select Society for Theriogenology and This is provided free of enter your member ID in the Member ID field. charge to all SFT 6. In the Last Name box, enter your last name. Click Claim Access. members. The 7. You should now enjoy full-text access to Theriogenology. Click on the instructions for access available link to return to the journal’s homepage. follow. If you need your If you require assistance, please contact Elsevier’s Customer Service Department: SFT Member ID, please 6277 Sea Harbor Drive Orlando, FL 32887-4800 contact Tammy Wallace in USA the SFT office Tel: 800.654.2452 (toll-free within U.S. and Canada) Tel: 407.345.4299 (from outside the U.S. and Canada) ([email protected]). Fax: 407.363.9661 Email: [email protected]

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WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER 7 Do You Know Someone Who Would Make A Great Director on the SFT Board? In accordance with SFT policy, the Society requests your suggestions for the Board of Directors. Names received from the general membership will be forwarded to the Nominating Committee for consideration. Directors serve a term of three years beginning at the Annual Conference. If you would like to suggest an active SFT member for service as a director on the SFT Board, please submit the fol- lowing information to the SFT office no later than April 30, 2005. Please insure the individual’s willingness to serve on the Board (if elected) prior to submission. Please direct any questions to Dr. Fred Lehman, chair of the Nominating Committee, at 212-733-8714 or [email protected].

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David E. Bartlett David E. Bartlett Award Nominations Award Recipients Are Needed by April 15 1984 Dr. David E. Bartlett ominations are now being sought for the 2005 David E. Bartlett 1985 Dr. S. J. Roberts Award, presented annually to a distinguished individual who has 1986 Dr. Elmer A. Woelffer N made important contributions to the field of theriogenology. 1987 Dr. Raymond Zemjanis The Award - intended to cement the efforts of the SFT and ACT 1988 Dr. Lloyd Faulkner toward common goals in animal reproduction, to reward and inspire 1989 Dr. C. J. Bierschwal excellence, improve the visibility of theriogenology, and to annually rec- 1990 Dr. Les Ball ognize the efforts of SFT’s and ACT’s charter members and diplomates - particularly honors Dr. David E. Bartlett, ACT’s first president. Among 1991 Dr. Robert Kenney his many accomplishments, Dr. Bartlett was responsible for deriving the 1992 Dr. Victor Shille terms “theriogenology” and “theriogenologist,” and was instrumental in 1993 Dr. Robert Hudson gaining hard-won AVMA recognition for ACT and SFT in 1971. 1994 Dr. Donald Walker As is tradition, the 2005 David E. Bartlett Award will be presented 1995 Dr. William Wagner during the Annual Conference. The recipient will be notified in advance, 1996 Dr. Willis Parker allowing family and friends to be on hand. The honoree will address 1997 Dr. A. C. Asbury those in attendance at will have the option of submitting a contribution 1998 Dr. Borje Gusstafsson to the conference proceedings. 1999 Dr. Charles E. Martin The honoree will receive a $1,000 cash award, an engraved statue of 2000 Dr. Shirley Johnston Nandi, and complimentary registration, hotel accommodations and 2001 Dr. Robert Youngquist transportation to the 2005 Annual Conference in Charleston. 2002 Dr. Patricia Olson Please submit the accompanying Preliminary Entry Form on the 2003 Dr. Robert Hillman opposite page and nominate an individual to add to the list of preemi- 2004 Dr. Maarten Drost nent recipients.

8 WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER 2005 David E. Bartlett Award Preliminary Entry Form

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WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER 9 IN MEMORIUM

D R . S T E P H E N J. R O B E R T S D R . K E N N E T H M C E N T E E Charter Member ACT. Honorary Member ACT. 1915 - January 21, 2005 1921- January 26, 2005 We have lost two stellar contributors to theriogenology. and Genital Diseases (Theriogenology) in 1971. only ready sources of information, but credibility, integrity, Each spent productive professional careers in academia: Dr. McEntee published Reproduc-tive Pathology of and visibility to our field of interest. teaching, researching, and contributing significant resource Domestic Animals in 1990, based on examination of more Both Drs. Roberts and McEntee were progeny of texts to the current international veterinary literature. than 20,000 cases of reproductive diseases in the Cornell’s “incubator of reproductive studies” as well as were Dr. W. L. Williams, their predecessor at Cornell, pub- International Registry of Reproductive Pathology founded numerous other notable veterinarians and non-veterinarians. lished the initial texts from the USA, Veterinary Obstetrics, by the author. While we mourn the loss of Dr. Roberts and of Dr. first edition in 1917 and further editions in 1931, 1940, The legacies of Dr. Roberts and Dr. McEntee are the McEntee as leaders, respected colleagues, and valued 1943, and The Diseases of the Genital Organs of Domestic decades of students they inspired and enlightened and their friends, we must be grateful and honor all they have left Animals, first edition in 1921 and second in 1939. additions to the fund of knowledge supporting contemporary behind. Dr. Roberts published Veterinary Obstetrics and theriogenology. —Dave Bartlett Genital Diseases, first edition in 1956 and further editions in Their books, notable books and papers of others, and 1971 and 1986. He changed the title to Veterinary Obstetrics the periodical, The Journal of Theriogenology, provide not

Dr. Stephen J. Roberts eight national titles for Cornell University. He was installed in the Cornell Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990. Roberts instilled principles of team play, hard work, and sportsman-like con- STEPHEN J. ROBERTS, DVM MS passed away on January 21, duct, to generations of Cornellians who came to Ithaca from across the globe to study and 2005. Dr. Roberts was a man of many accomplishments: known play polo. Doc had an enormous positive influence on intercollegiate polo throughout the as veterinary clinician and scholar, teacher and a major figure in country, and that was the primary reason for his induction into the United States Polo collegiate polo. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 5, Association Hall of Fame in Palm Beach, Florida. He authored a book on Cornell polo “An 1915, Dr. Roberts was raised in Hamburg, NY where his father, Dr Autobiographical History of Collegiate Polo and its Players at Cornell University, 1919- James Roberts, also a Cornell graduate (DVM 1912), practiced 1972 and Beyond.” veterinary medicine. Dr. Roberts attended Cornell University, Many professional activities benefited from Dr. Roberts’ efforts. He served 13 years on the earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1938. While Judicial Council of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), was a charter diplo- a student at Cornell, he enrolled in the ROTC field artillery unit mate of the American College of Theriogenologists, was an associate editor of the Veterinary and captained the first national championship polo team (1937). In 1938 he married Betty News, and provided years of service to the Cornell Veterinary Alumni Association. He received Jane Harris (Cornell ’38) and they moved to Manhattan, Kansas, where he taught veterinary the prestigious national Borden Award from the AVMA for his research on cattle disease, the medicine and earned his Master of Science degree. In 1942 he joined the faculty at Cornell. He Distinguished Service Award from the New York State Veterinary Medical Society, and the was named a full professor in the Department of Large Animal Medicine, Obstetrics and Surgery Salmon Award given only to Cornell’s most august veterinary alumni. in 1946 and served as chairman of the department twice: 1965-66 and 1969-72. Dr. Roberts Upon retiring from Cornell University in 1972, Dr. Roberts joined his brother, Dr. James retired in 1972. Roberts, in a veterinary practice in Woodstock, Vermont. Known there for his work with large Dr. Roberts established an enviable reputation during his tenure at Cornell. He was a dis- animals, he continued in practice for 21 years. In 1993 he married Ruth Webb Shipman and tinguished researcher and educator, authoring over 150 scientific articles and a classic textbook began retirement in Bath, New York. in 1956, “Veterinary Obstetrics and Genital Diseases” which was published in three editions – A memorial service will be held at Cornell University at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the final edition was released in 1986. Dr. Roberts was among the first faculty members to advo- memorial contributions can be made to either: cate for a research component in all faculty appointments, now a common practice. He is • The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Office of Alumni Affairs and acknowledged for his pioneering effort to promote equine research at Cornell. Development, P.O. Box 728, Ithaca, NY 14853 – in memory of Dr. Stephen Roberts ‘38 Dr. Roberts was an ardent fan of the library. He is remembered fondly by the library staff. • The Doc Roberts Fund for Polo, Attention: John Webster, Cornell University Athletics, He loved books, was an avid reader, and was fascinated by new technologies and how accessible Teagle Hall, Campus Road, Ithaca, NY 14853 they made information. He donated many books to the Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library. (Information is from public sources, provided by Stephen Roberts while on the faculty, and some Roberts is known to many Cornellians and the world of polo as “Doc” Roberts. Often comments attributed to people who shared remembrances.) referred to as the “Dean of College Polo” he coached men’s polo from 1947 to 1972, winning Dr. Ken Surgery for many years. by Academic Press. This text is the standard textbook in veteri- McEntee Dr. McEntee is remembered as the pioneer in veterinary nary reproductive pathology. reproductive pathology. He was a private individual, dedicated Dr. McEntee received the Borden Award for Research on Dr. Ken McEntee was born in teacher and passionate veterinary pathologist who was respect- Diseases of Dairy Cattle in 1971, The Eastern Artificial upstate New York on March 30, ed for his great intellect and experience. He both challenged and Insemination Cooperative Research Award in 1973, and an 1921 and graduated from the supported his students by example and through his deep pas- Honorary Doctoral Degree from the Royal Veterinary College, New York State College of sion for his work. Stockholm, Sweden in 1975. Veterinary Medicine in 1944. Dr. McEntee spent a significant part of his professional career Dr. McEntee was a member of many professional organiza- After a year in private practice in collecting, cataloguing, and carefully studying lesions of the tions, which included the American College of Veterinary Vermonth, Ken joined the U.S. reproductive organs of animals. His extensive collections of Pathologists, and the Society for Theriogenology, and the Society Army Veterinary Corps and served in the US and in the thoroughly documented cases evolved into the International for the Study of Reproduction, of which he was a charter mem- Philippine Islands. His career in veterinary pathology was Registry of Reproductive Pathology, initially formed in 1979 ber. In 1978 he was elected as an Honorary Diplomate of the launched when he was hired by Dr. Peter Olfason, one of the and housed at Cornell University but transferred in 1981 to the American College of Theriogenologists. He formally retired from founders of modern veterinary pathology, to join him in 1947 at University of Illinois. Cornell in 1980 and from the University of Illinois in 1987. Cornell. Ken taught pathology and worked on the anatomic His expertise was recognized nationally and internationally. Dr. McEntee is survived by his wife Janet, and son, Michael pathology service. His interest in reproductive pathology grew He was a visiting scientist at the Armed Forces Institute of and daughter, Margaret, both of whom are graduates of the from this early experience working with Dr. Olafson, and Drs. Pathology, research fellow at the Infertility Section of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. Dr. Michael Lagerlof, Williams, and others. He received a research appoint- Animal Health Research Laboratory in Victoria, Australia, visit- McEntee is a pathologist at the University of Tennessee College ment early in his Cornell career which focused on subfertility ing lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College of Sweden, visiting of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr. Margaret is a radiation oncolo- and infertility of dairy cattle and bulls. His interests spread and professor at the Veterinary College in Belo Horizonte Minas in gist at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. he quickly became an internationally recognized expert in Brazil and visiting lecturer for the FAO-SIDA post graduate Condolence letters may be sent to: Mrs. Janet McEntee 24 reproductive pathology of all domestic species. He became course in Uppsala, Sweden. In 1990, his classic textbook, Townhill Drive, Eustis, FL 32726. Director of Reproductive Research in 1963, and was chairman Reproductive Pathology of Domestic Mammals was published — Donald Schlafer, DVM, PhD of the Department of Large Animal Medicine, Obstetrics and Diplomate, ACT 10 WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER some thoughts…

s the first edition March 1956 of his diploma to Walter W. Williams, DVM, MD at showed him the sites around Lexington, with the book, Veterinary Obstetrics and Genital Springfield, MA. Dr. Robert’s plans did not allow Kentucky Horse Park being our last stop. Since it A Disease, was opened today, the marked travel at that time. He arranged for me to go do the was late October, the last polo match of the year price of $10.50 was seen. As a student forty-five honors. That opportunity will long be remembered. was being played. We of course stopped and years ago, I wondered how such a book could In 2003 when the ACT ad hoc committee walked over and almost everyone to a man playing pack so much information primarily about one sought diplomates’ input regarding collaboration knew Dr. Roberts or at least of him. I think it was body system at such a low price. This was coupled with the European College of Animal the highlight of his visit. When I asked him if he with the thought of how can a student earn a Reproduction, a hand written note was received was still playing, he said that he had stopped a few diploma. So much to learn. Books for other body from Dr. Roberts suggesting, in part, to “Keep the years ago. He also punctuated that with “those systems and species remained on the shelves at literature for publication authoritative and in short young fellas can outride me now, but they can’t the University Book Store to buy and to master. documented abstracts preferably practical in outthink me!” Did one ever see Dr. Roberts come to a meet- nature to be of value to the practitioner.” The veterinary profession has lost a great ing without a note pad....often yellow? He valued the Each of us should put a copy of the obituary friend and colleague. It was a tremendous privilege thoughts of those delivering the papers. He antici- printed in this newsletter in Dr. Roberts’ book and for me to have been associated with such a man. pated hearing some new veterinary news. He was provide a copy of the message to students. It is —John Steiner, DVM the principal gatherer of veterinary clinical and sci- hoped that his 1985 David E. Bartlett Lecture will Diplomat ACT, entific information for livestock reproduction. be reviewed. Cornell 1968 In the Journal of Theriogenology, November —Willis G. Parker, DVM 1986, Vol. 26, No. 5 pages 551-552, Dr. R.E. Diplomate ACT Larsen provides some insights of Dr. Roberts when t was with great sadness when I received he writes a book review of the 1986 third edition. notice of the passing of Dr. Steve Roberts. I Dr. Roberts’ second edition was published in first met Dr. Roberts in 1964, my freshman I considered him a true friend and a valued 1971. Each edition had an interim of fifteen years. year at the College of Veterinary Medicine at colleague. He was a most kind, generous person- Dr. Roberts’ breadth of inquiry extended to I Cornell. He was my advisor through school. a true professional gentleman and scholar. Every over 6,000 references. He surely had the student But, he was much more than that. He was a one in the field of Theriogenology owes this man first in his thoughts as he prepared the book. He teacher, mentor and friend. Dr. Roberts had an for his work in achieving the recognition of this organized the material superbly. Dr. Larsen uncanny knack for remembering specific details specialty. Dr. Robert’s first edition text “Veterinary wrote, “The mass of the veterinary literature on not only about veterinary reproduction but also Obstetrics and Genital Disease” was a major con- reproduction tends to favor the bovine species. his students (some of which I wish he had forgot- tribution to the field. It proved to be a tremendous That tilt is reflected here....” and now nearly twen- ten!). He was not only a wonderful teacher but a asset in convincing the AVMA that Theriogenology ty years later, in 2005, we gain further apprecia- great clinician. He could practice what he was a true specialty. Believe me there were more tion for the historic background under which Dr. preached. In addition, he was a great story teller than a few of our colleagues convinced that our Roberts labored. When available, however, he and his stories were often punctuated by his field was merely a part of medicine. It was a mar- reviewed and recorded the rapid developing unique way of laughing. vel to me that one man could author such a large knowledge of the newly named field of Dr. Roberts was present at the SFT meeting in volume of information that was so carefully refer- Theriogenology that he helped to birth. Kansas City the year I took and passed the ACT enced. I still have a vivid picture of him attending Among the service that he gave to the Boards. A group of us were standing around meetings, always with a yellow legal pad taking American College of Theriogen-ologists was to “shooting the breeze” with Dr. Roberts when some- notes to keep his text current... He completed a serve on the examination committee in later years. one told him that his former student had passed the 3rd edition; even though it has been a long time He had an interest in international veterinary med- boards. His reply was “if any student of mine did- since that third edition was published, I noticed icine. In 1993, a few copies of his book remained n’t pass the boards (while looking at me) I’d give the comments by many that they still referred to in his home. He autographed three and sent them him a kick in the rear” (not exactly the anatomic his book many times. In addition to his text, he to me to take to the veterinary academies at Tartu, terminology he used, but you get the idea!). personally worked tirelessly along with others to Estonia, Jelgava, Latvia and Kaunas, Lithuania. Even in his later years, Dr. Roberts was gain recognition of our specialty. I will always be His book was provided to each faculty on behalf of always reading and keeping up on the veterinary grateful to Dr. Roberts for his support and encour- ACT. This was the beginning of the interest for the literature. On a visit to Lexington in 1998, (his agement when I first entered this field and valued Dr. R. Zemjanis projects that followed in 1994-95. first since passing through on his honeymoon in his longtime friendship. A true icon… In 1986, Dr. Roberts was asked to arrange for 1938) he gave me a large file folder of notes he —C. J. Bierschwal, DVM a presentation of the ACT “Honorary Diplomate” took on various reproductive subjects. I also Charter Diplomate, ACT

Would you like to read Dr. Robert’s 1985 Bartlett Award address? The Society for Theriogenology website now offers Dr. S. J. Robert’s 1985 Bartlett Award Winner Address. To access this presentation from the Annual Conference in Sacramento, California, go to www.therio.org, click on the left navigation button that reads “History”, then click on “Bartlett Award Winners.” You will see a list of all Bartlett Award winners with links to many presentations.

WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER 11 Winter, 2005 Report of the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD)

he Informa- voiced additional concern was that issues important to our profession. T tional Assem- the proposed AWAC committee com- AVMA Fellows have made a strong bly (IA) of the AVMA position included non-veterinarians impact and are now recognized and HOD met January 14- as voting members who would be sought after on Capitol Hill. One 16, 2005. The IA setting/establishing AVMA policy. It additional Fellow will be selected to continues to improve appeared to many members of the serve in the Department of the efficiency of the HOD that recent EB actions regard- Homeland Security (DHS) in the Carla L. Carleton House and prepares ing animal welfare, establishing new coming year. As a side note, for SFT Delegate all Delegates for the policies, and terminating the AWC individuals who may be considering to the HOD issues coming before removed authority from the HOD. applying for the Fellowship, the the formal sessions Note of explanation: members of annual stipend has been increased to held prior to the July annual conference. committees are selected by the EB, $65,000. Items addressed in the January Reference whereas members of councils are Committees and District meetings allow selected by the HOD. There is ongo- • Dr. George Bishop, AVMAPAC, for more in-depth discussion than is usu- ing discussion by HOD members of reported that of the 150 candidates ally possible on the floor in July. The whether creating an Animal Welfare supported by PAC funds, 95% were continued overlap between the IA and Council might not be an entity more elected in November 2004. The the AVMA Veterinary Leadership responsive to members of the HOD. strength of liaisons in the Conference remains a valuable tool and Additional coverage of recent AVMA Washington political arena should better informs leadership of national EB actions can be found on pages not be discounted. They are part- issues facing veterinary medicine. Break- 163-186 of the January 15, 2005 ners in helping the AVMA achieve its out sessions allow interaction between JAVMA (V 226, No 2). goals in passing legislation favorable constituents of both meetings. SFT iden- to veterinary medicine. tified and supported attendance by a • In a continuing effort to simplify its recent graduate, Dr. Soren Rodning of processes and in following recom- • Dr. Rawson and I attended two ses- Auburn, AL. mendations of the AVMA sions of the Allied Caucus and two Parliamentarian, the AVMA is contin- Reference Committees during the Comments and topics for your con- uing to update its governing docu- January meeting. We as participants sideration from the combined sessions: ments, the Constitution and By-laws in the Allied Caucus continue to (C&BL). The By-laws will be the work to strengthen the voices of our • Dr. Bonnie Beaver, AVMA President, dynamic document that can more constituencies, including the SFT. provided an update on animal wel- easily be altered should the need The Allied Group Caucus represents fare. She reiterated the differences arise. Some Delegates expressed sixteen entities* in the HOD and between animal welfare and animal reservations about approving the seeks to increase the awareness of rights. Animal welfare, the science- very extensive C&BL changes by the State delegations of the valuable based approach to addressing our 2005 HOD sessions, and saw merit in resources we bring to the table. relationship and our responsibility a more measured, thorough exami- *The 16 are: Uniformed Services of toward animals, is an issue worthy of nation of content before passing the the U.S., AAHA, AAAP, AABP, AAEP, our debate and support. amended C&BL en toto. AAFP, AAFHV, AAIV, AASRP, AASV, AAVC, ASLAP, AAV, NAFV, SFT, and • One change in AVMA’s approach to • Candidates presented for president- SAVMA. Full names of its constituent addressing animal welfare became elect (Dr. Roger Mahr) and vice-pres- alphabet soup can be found in your central to numerous discussions and ident (Dr. René Carlson – 2nd term) AVMA directory. debate during sessions. That change briefly addressed the assembly to was a 2004 Executive Board (EB) present their platforms for action. I & Dr. Rawson are happy to address action to terminate the Animal any questions you may have about the Welfare Committee (AWC). It its • Dr. Jim Peddie who has done much topics presented in this report. See you place was created a Division of to address long-term budgetary con- in Minneapolis for the AVMA July 16-20 Animal Welfare (DAW) [December cerns and help the AVMA attain a and/or in beautiful Charleston, SC for the 2004]. Also established was the more secure financial state will com- SFT August 9-13, 2005! Animal Welfare Advisory Committee plete his term as treasurer in July (AWAC), which is “to have five posi- 2005. Dr. Bret Marsh will be assum- Respectfully submitted, tions, of which at least three are vet- ing the position. Carla L. Carleton erinarians.” We were informed that SFT Delegate to the HOD the plan was for the AWAC to work • Dr. Michael Chaddock of the AVMA with animal welfare committees of Governmental Relations Division individual allied groups. An often- provided an update of Congressional

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t was my privilege to attend this of the AVMA. Located in a newly reno- Force on the Housing of Pregnant Sows I year’s AVMA Leadership Conference vated double-row house in the central and the Task Force on the Legal Status of in Chicago as a recent graduate associat- business district of Washington, D.C., the Animals, just to name a few. ed with the Society for Theriogenology. GRD enjoys a more prominent location The conference mission is to develop in our nation’s capital as a “landowner”, A media training session was sched- leaders for the benefit of the individual not a tenant. The AVMA invites veterinar- uled during the conference to educate and the veterinary profession. Delegates ians to visit the new GRD building. attendees on ways to effectively handle from state veterinary medical associa- the media. The session focused on deal- tions, representatives from various pro- Dr. Bonnie Beaver (AVMA President) ing with questions related to animal wel- fessional veterinary organizations, and emphasized the fact that animal welfare fare, and the need to sound informed, other members of the AVMA House of is becoming a more prominent issue as caring, and confident about our deci- Delegates were in attendance. animal rights groups continue their emo- sions. The session leader encouraged tional campaigns. The core belief of ani- veterinarians to take advantage of oppor- This was my first insight into organ- mal rightists is that all animals (not just tunities to speak with the media, and ized veterinary medicine, and it was agricultural or research animals) should said that the news is broadcast with or amazing to see the number and talent of be free of human interference. The total without our input. The story is probably the people involved in meeting the budget of 12 of the most prominent ani- not complete without our input, howev- AVMA objective of advancing the science mal rights organizations was er, so it is clearly our personal responsi- and art of veterinary medicine, including $122,652,780 in 2004. Animal activists bility to stay current on animal welfare its relationship to public health, biologi- can therefore easily outspend the AVMA, issues as they impact our lives and pro- cal science, and agriculture, while main- which emphasizes the need for veteri- fession. taining the professional freedom we narians to be a unified voice of reason on enjoy as veterinarians. The Task Force on animal welfare issues. Dr. Beaver encour- Finally, the AVMA Task Force on State Legislative and Regulatory ages the veterinary profession to be more Mentorship encouraged veterinarians to Initiatives is working hard at the state proactive and less reactive in the animal sign on as mentors at www.avma.org. and national levels to develop and rec- welfare vs. animal rights debate. ommend policies that guide the direction I would very much like to thank SFT of veterinary medicine, while working to In an effort to proactively position for the opportunity to attend this year’s protect the veterinary profession from the veterinary profession with regards to conference. our litigious society. animal welfare, the AVMA Executive Board created a Division of Animal Soren Rodning, DVM In support of their legislative efforts Welfare and an Animal Welfare Advisory Theriogenology Resident is the recently purchased home of the Committee in November 2004. In sup- Auburn University Governmental Relations Division (GRD) port of these new entities are the Task College of Veterinary Medicine

Bovine Embryo Transfer Workshop for Veterinarians Workshop Coordinator: Maarten Drost, DVM April 1- 3, 2005 To be held at: University of Florida Veterinary Teaching Hospital Fee: $675.00 The objective is to provide the veterinarian with practical, E-mail: [email protected] hands-on exposure to the application of embryo transfer in cattle. A brief review of the physiology and endocrinology of For further information the bovine estrous cycle will precede the discussion of super- on registration contact: Theresa Moody ovulation and synchronization of ovulation of donor and Bovine Embryo Transfer Workshop recipient animals. Embryo recovery techniques, as well as College of Veterinary Medicine P.O. Box 100136, Gainesville, FL 32610-0136 transfer methods, including direct transfer, will be illustrated Phone: (352) 392-4700 ext 5609 and demonstrated. Freezing and thawing of embryos will be Fax: (352) 392-8289 discussed, demonstrated, and practiced. E-mail: [email protected] Two-thirds of the workshop will be devoted to laboratory time where participants will practice recovery techniques on live dairy cows, manipulate ova and embryos under the Cryo 2005: 42nd Meeting of the Society for Cryobiology microscope, and practice freezing and thawing embryos. The University of Minnesota Participants will be provided with a training manual which July 24 – 27, 2005 contains a set of exercises, list of equipment and supplies For more information: www.me.umn.edu/events/cryo2005 needed, as well as treatment schedules. Enrollment will be limited to twenty (20) veterinarians. CLASSIFIED

FALL 2004 NEWSLETTER 13 FROM THE PRESIDENT cont'd… Franz Management, and our members, grading system for endometrial biopsy in the Society for Theriogenology is in the mares? We will dearly miss these out- The SFT is the third largest allied best financial health in many years. As a standing veterinarians and our sympa- group recognized by the American result of this improvement we were able thies go out to their families and friends. Veterinary Medical Association and we to negotiate an arrangement with Your officers and board continue to celebrated our Silver Anniversary in Elsevier Publishers to provide on-line seek ways to enhance your ability to pro- 2004. Looking to the future we are access to the Journal of Theriogenology vide theriogenology services. We all wel- actively engaged in hiring a firm experi- for all members of the SFT. The Journal come your suggestions. Please feel free enced in creating brand recognition. will also add the “The Official Journal of to contact any of us or Charles Franz Many well-recognized organizations and the Society for Theriogenology” to the with your ideas and suggestions. companies have utilized this strategy masthead which will increase exposure with remarkable results. Our goal is to of our organization. The proceedings of address questions and to enhance your our Annual Conference will be published practice of veterinary medicine. Dr. as a separate issue of the Journal of Walter Zent serves as Chair of a Task Theriogenology. This contract is partially Force to explore “Branding” for The underwritten by the SFT and full costs Society for Theriogenology and during were not passed on to membership. the coming months many of you will be The 2006 Annual Conference will be included in a survey of members and held August 22-26, at the Radisson clients to develop a plan to optimize the Riverfront in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. visibility and value of Theriogenology to Peter Chenoweth will be program Chair the veterinary profession and animal and Dr. Peggy Root Kustritz will serve as owners. When contacted I hope you will Local Arrangements Liaison. The meeting take a few minutes to support this impor- promises to be a wonderful learning tant effort. experience in the North Country. After several years of outstanding Due to member requests this year the service Dr. Robert Youngquist has decid- SFT will formally invite you to bring your ed to relinquish editorship of the SFT technicians to the Annual Conference. We Newsletter. Of course following in Dr. all realize the value of educated techni- Youngquist’s footsteps is a tall order, and cians to improve our efficiency as we by this announcement we are soliciting practice quality theriogenology for our volunteers and nominations for this clients. Please plan now to enhance your important position. I hope you all agree practice by taking advantage of this edu- that the quality and value of the SFT cational opportunity. Newsletter are the best ever. Thank you With Executive Board approval Dr. Youngquist! We will sorely miss your Franz Management Services has negotiat- contributions when you step down next ed a contract for the 2007 Annual year. Conference of the Society for Therio- Do you engage in on-line shopping? genology to be held at the Hyatt in If so, check out the Member Mall section Monterey, California. Mark your calen- of the SFT webpage at www.therio.org. dars for that meeting, August 7-11, 2007. SFT/ACT Link to your preferred vendor and pur- We are saddened to learn of the chase your items. Besides providing a passing of 2 icons in Theriogenology. convenient resource for you, the SFT See elsewhere in this newsletter about receives a small rebate from the vendors the deaths of Dr. Stephen J. Roberts and if you link to your purchases through our Dr. Kenneth McEntee. Surely all of us site. In addition to your convenience recognize these names from our veteri- your purchases benefit the SFT so that nary education and many of us were for- we can continue to expand our member- tunate to have known them personally. ship benefits. These outstanding veterinarians had a I am very happy to inform you that tremendous impact on veterinary medi- Dr. Janet Hoke, Treasurer of SFT, reports cine in general and Theriogenology in CONFERENCE continued improvement in our fiscal sta- particular. Who among us has not heard & SYMPOSIA bility. Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Hoke, of Roberts’ Obstetrics book or McEntee’s CharlestonCharleston HAVE YOU PAID YOUR 2005 SFT MEMBERSHIP DUES? If not, you may go to www.therio.org home page and click on “E-Billing Reminder” in AUGUST 9-13, 2005 the middle of the home page and save yourself the trouble of mailing your dues into the Francis Marion Hotel office. If you still wish to mail your 2005 SFT Dues ($110), send them to: Society for Theriogenology, P.O. Box 3007, Montgomery, AL 36109 Charleston, South Carolina

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