FROM THE DEA

Moving Forward with a Unified Purpose

TUFTS he events of September 11, and the unsettling news we now follow on a daily basis, have had profound effects on all of us. As individuals we are all undergoing a process of coming to grips VETERINARY MEDICINE Twith what happened, and what is happening, and yet reaching down deep to maintain our VOLUME 3, NO. 1 winter 2001 equilibrium and constructively move forward in support of each other. Here at the School of Veterinary Medicine, we find stability and purpose in the importance of our work. We recognize that the way we Executive Editor care for animals is an important measure of our humanity. Dr. Philip C. Kosch, Dean School of Veterinary Medicine This year, as Tufts University celebrates its 150th anniversary, we have a special opportunity to reflect Editor on the many achievements of our school and how they have made a difference to animals and to the Barbara Donato, Assistant Director people enriched by their companionship. The satisfaction of the caring and compassionate work we are Public Relations all engaged in, and the impact our past work has had, motivates us to move forward. Managing Editor In the 23 years since Tufts Veterinary School was founded, we have pioneered many novel programs. Margaret LeRoux We have purposefully sought new paths for our curriculum, our research, our clinical services, and our Editorial Adviser engagement with others. In this sesquicentennial year, we recognize the many "firsts" Shelley Rodman, Director our school has contributed to the university's distinguished reputation of innovation Veterinary Development and Alumni Relations and excellence, and to animals and people locally and worldwide. These include: Photographer Andrew Cunningham Curriculum Innovations Graphic Designer FIRST Center for Animals and Public Policy and graduate program (M.S.) in Linda Dagnello animals and public policy. Writers Barbara Donato, Margaret LeRoux, FIRSTD.V.M../M..A. program in international relations with Tufts' Fletcher Peter Sanborn School of Law and Diplomacy FIRST veterinary ethics textbook and core instruction throughout the four-year Tufts Veterinary Medicine is funded in part by the D.V.M. program. Edward Hyde Cox Fund for Publications. It is published three times a year and distributed to key FIRST to eliminate the sacrifice of healthy animals for teaching purposes. university personnel, veterinary students, veterinarians, alumni, friends and others. Research Innovations We welcome your letters, story ideas and FIRST to develop a heat-stable vaccine against Rinderpest, the most devastating livestock disease suggestions. Send correspondence to: in Africa. Editor, Tufts Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, FIRST Center for Conservation Medicine to examine the ecological context of health 200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, MA 01536 management. Telephone: (508) 839-7910 Web site: www.tufts.edu/vet FIRST to successfully control Rabies in indigenous wildlife on Cape Cod via an oral vaccination program. Clinical Achievements FIRST equine sports medicine program with a high-speed treadmill. FIRST in New England to offer clinical patients interventional spiral CT-scan, magnetic On the cover: resonance imaging, hemodialysis, and lithotripsy services. Linda "Sip,"Siperstein, V02, and Jon Epstein, With our emphasis on quality and compassion in veterinary care and on emerging opportunities in the DVM/MPH02, with "Sparrow." veterinary profession, Tufts has advanced veterinary medicine and animal well being. Building on this foundation, we will continue to embrace our role as a responsible school by identifying and addressing issues of societal importance and adding value to our great university.

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Tufts University Veterinary Library Tufts School of Veterinary Medicin • rjusfiuui ishedfU) nStlYty d t[ud. ter of a century because of our top rung students, inspiring faculty, dedicated staff, and devoted friends. It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of one such friend, Polly Nickerson, who passed away on August 24. Former Tufts President Jean Mayer recruited Polly to help launch our school and her commitment to Tufts never waned. Polly was an especially strong advocate for our farm program. Her commitment is perpetuated on campus on Nickerson Lane, the address for many of our farm facilities, and through the Pauline M. Nickerson Scholarship Fund and the Pauline M. Nickerson Emergency Loan Fund.

2 TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE Winter 2001 N BRIEF

Kudos to Dr. Mary Labato Tufts investigator receives prestigious awards r. Mary Labato was presented with the iomedical Sciences Professor | annual Outstanding Alumnus Award at Robert S. Bridges, Ph.D., received D! the 16th Annual Tufts Veterinary Alumni Bthree awards this year from the Reunion and Comeback held in Boston during National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Tufts Animal EXPO on October 12. An alumni the National Institute of Child Health committee of previous recipients of this prestigious and Human Development (NICHD) to award selected Labato for the honor. continue his groundbreaking research of A 1983 graduate of Tufts University School of various aspects of maternal behavior and Veterinary Medicine, Labato returned to Tufts after brain function. a few years in private practice to pursue a residency The first award from the NIH and later a clinical faculty position with the school. /NICHD was a four-year $1.2 million grant to continue Labato has been extensively involved in clinical activities at the school, as his research of "The Endocrine Regulation of Maternal well as with teaching students and investigating renal diseases of dogs and Behavior." Some of the goals of this study are to delin­ cats. She is also active with the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Associa­ eate common endocrine and neurochemical regulators of tion and other professional associations. maternal care in mammals, and provide a basis for evalu­ A recognized expert in her field, Labato has spoken nationally and inter­ ating the effects of endocrine and neurochemical imbal­ nationally and has written many peer-reviewed papers and numerous book ances on interactions between mothers and their chapters. children. Clinical Assistant Professor Phyllis E. Mann, In announcing the award, Dr. Steven Rowell, V83, a former recipient of Ph.D., is working on the project with Bridges. the award, said, "Dr. Labato is known as a superb clinician and well- "My laboratory has been one of the most active respected clinical teacher. The TUSVM Alumni Association is proud to groups in studying developmental aspects of maternal have her accept this year's award." behavior in the world," Bridges said. "We've made signif­ icant progress in determining how behavior is altered by Dr.Chieko Azuma Certified hormones both during pregnancy and lactation and as a function of the female's previous reproductive history." r. Chieko Azuma, assistant professor in the Bridges' NIH funding to study maternal behavior began Harrington Oncology Program, recently in 1984. Dpassed the ACVR certification board To show their enthusiastic support of this research, examination for radiation oncology. the NIH also informed Bridges that he would receive a With this certification, the veterinary school prestigious MERIT Award that automatically extends can now offer residents training in radiation his four-year grant for an additional five years. Investiga­ oncology. tors that qualify for such an award must have a grant that Azuma received a bachelor of science degree in ranks in the top five percent of all grant submissions and veterinary medicine from Nippon Veterinary and have NIH programmatic support for such an award. Animal Sciences University in Japan. She is com­ In addition, Bridges was awarded a $1.3 million pleting her PhD, focusing on radiation biology, at grant for a five-year investigation of "Neural and North Carolina State University. Her research interests include tumor Endocrine Consequences of Parity." Elizabeth M. hypoxia, radiation injury and targeted cancer therapy. Byrnes, Ph.D., is the co-principal investigator of this study, which seeks to identify how post-reproductive experience, i.e., pregnancy and nursing, affects underlying mechanisms that contribute to changes in endocrine and Dr. Jurk joins Faculty neural functions. These changes can affect various bio­ logical processes, including behavior, reproductive fertil­ r. Isabel-Ricarda Jurk has joined the ity, immune function, and hormone secretion. "This is an | Department of Clinical Sciences as assis­ important topic that people haven't paid attention to," D tant professor. She received her veterinary Bridges said. degree from the Justus-Liebig-Universitat in .. The author of 98 publications and 102 abstracts, Giessen, Germany in 1995, and completed her Bridges has_taught extensively since 1978 at Harvard MSpVM and post doctoral fellowship in opthal- Medical School, Tufts University School of Medicine, mology at North Carolina State University in Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, and 1999. Jurk, whose research interests are in patho­ Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory. His research physiology of refractory corneal ulcers, will teach interests include biochemical and neural regulation of the third-year course in opthalmology and supervise parental/maternal behavior, mammalian neuroendocrine the fourth-year students' opthalmology rotation. regulation, and reproductive biology.

winter 2001 TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE Linda "Sip" Siperstein and Jon Epstein

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The Student

Exp erience

A former producer for a public radio station, a zoo From diverse backgrounds, keeper, a high school science teacher and a biologist

a common passion who researched spiders in the Galapagos Islands: these are a few of the distinctive individuals who are students at Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. In the profiles that follow you'll find that although they have diverse interests, our students share a common passion for their chosen career.

4 TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE Winter 2001 Student wins award for Lyme disease research

investigated what other animals ticks might Dr. Stephen Rich be feeding on." She did more PCRs on and Kara Lascola ticks to determine the origin of the blood meals that fed the ticks, identifying cats as one source. Lascola's project, according to Rich, provides important information about why borrelia bacteria are not found in ticks on Cuttyhunk and may also be helpful in iden­ tifying other disease causing organisms. This was the second summer research project for Lascola, who brings a master's degree in physical anthropology from the University of Wisconsin to her veterinary medicine studies. Last summer, she studied fecal Cortisol in bison in the Canadian Northwest Territories. "I've always been interested in wildlife," Lascola said, "and I wanted to add exposure to molecular research to my edu­ cational experience." Her award-winning presentation earned Lascola $500. Second prize ($320) went to Marion Haber, V03, for her pre­ sentation, "Effects of Growth Factors (EGF, PDGF-BB andTGF-Bl) on Cul­ tured Epithelial Cells and Keratocytes: Implications for Wound Healing." Her fac­ ulty advisor was Dr. Patricia Provost. Third prize ($160) went to Nicole Buote, V04, who studied under Dr. Ray­ mond Kudej and presented, "Endogenous search for Lyme disease bearing tory work. Lascola spent three days collect­ Long Chain Fatty Acid Levels in Ischemic ticks on Cuttyhunk Island off the ing tick samples; when she returned to Myocardium During a 40% Reduction in AMassachusetts coast earned Kara Rich's laboratory, she extracted DNA from Coronary Blood Flow." Lascola,V03, first place in the presentation them. The Summer Research Training Pro­ of summer student research projects. To see if the ticks carried the borrelia gram is, in part, supported by a grant from Lascola, who worked under the guid­ bacteria that cause Lyme disease, Lascola the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ance of Dr. Stephen Rich, presented her performed a polymerase chain reaction "The program is intended to help stu­ project, "Evaluating Alternative Hosts and (PCR), which detects the presence of bor­ dents crystallize their interest in research, to Vectors of Lyme Disease: A Case Study of relia DNA in the DNA samples prepared make them aware of their research poten­ Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts" at Stu­ from the ticks. The PCR determined that tial, and to familiarize themselves with the dent Research Day on Oct. 3. A total of 17 the samples did not contain DNA from opportunities inherent in a research career students made presentations that day. borrelia bacteria by exposing them to an active biomedical "The islands off the coast of Massa­ Borrelia bacteria are most commonly research environment," said Dr. M. Sawkat chusetts have the highest rates of Lyme dis­ found in white-footed deer mice. Early in Anwer, professor and chair, Department of ease in the U.S.," said Rich. "These islands their life cycle, ticks that feed on these mice Biomedical Sciences. are like natural laboratories for looking at acquire the bacteria and can later pass it on "There is a special need to train veteri­ the who, how and why of Lyme disease to other hosts. As adults, the ticks feed pri­ narians for a research career," Anwer contin­ transmission. For Kara's project we were marily on deer. Cats, dogs and humans ued, "because of the growing recognition of first trying to determine if there was Lyme become at risk of Lyme disease infection the complex interdependence of animal and disease on Cuttyhunk. Our second aim was when they happen to intervene in this human health. Even short-term exposure to to determine what the ticks on the island cycle. a vibrant research environment can dramat­ were feeding on." "We knew there were no white-footed ically enhance the desire and confidence of The project combined field and labora­ mice on the island," Lascola said, "so we our students in pursuing research activities."

winter 2001 TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE 5 Barbour Foundation awards three-year scholarship

by a park naturalist she first met at the age While at Tufts, Heyman has focused of eight. The naturalist became her men­ on the role of disease in conservation tor, and by the time Heyman was in col­ issues. She is active in Veterinarians for lege she was preparing for a career as a Global Solutions and the Student Chapter veterinarian. Meeting international stu­ of the American Veterinary Medical Asso­ dents for the first time in college gave her ciation. She also volunteers at the Marilyn the travel bug. M. Simpson Equine Neonatal Intensive She chose Tufts because of its pro­ Care Unit. grams in conservation, international and "My experience at Tufts has been fan­ wildlife medicine. tastic," Heyman said, "It's exceeded my "I was also so impressed with Tufts' expectations." humane treatment of animals," she said. "I Given the goals she's set for herself, decided that Tufts was the only school for it's likely that Heyman, too will be exceed­ ing expectations.

Pursuit of Dual Degrees Adds Value to Both renda Heyman, V03, is a globetrot­ ting veterinary student who's aim­ Bing for a career that will connect her passionate interests in animal treat­ ment, conservation and disease research. The recipient of the Bernice Barbour Foundation three-year scholarship describes the award as, "life changing. This is something that will allow me to do what I want in veterinary medicine." The Barbour Foundation scholarship is a three-year grant to encourage excep­ tional students who are dedicating their lives to the health and welfare of animals. Well known to the Tufts Veterinary School community, the Barbour Founda­ tion made the naming gift for the school's Bernice Barbour Wildlife Medicine Build­ ing dedicated in April 2001. on Epstein and Kathryn McGonigle, both DVM/MPH02, represent national and Heyman has already logged many international perspectives in their combined doctor of veterinary and master of public international miles in her scientific pur­ health degrees. suits. As an undergraduate at Ohio J McGonigle's research projects included designing and implementing a survey for a Weslyan University, she studied rainforest New England air pollution prevention agency to determine the public's knowledge of the soil nutrients in Australia and spider danger of mercury contamination in fish. Mercury in food can affect neurological devel­ species identification in the Galapagos opment in infants and children. Responses to the survey will help the agency develop Islands. public education programs. For a related project, McGonigle will spend six weeks this Last summer as a first year veterinary spring at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta working with the Department of student, she returned to Australia to study Environmental Hazards and Health Defects. various strains of chlamydia affecting "I'm very interested in public health and in human-animal interactions," she said. koalas; next summer she plans to work on McGonigle plans to go into a small animal practice that incorporates some wildlife and a research project in Zimbabwe under the exotic medicine. direction of Dr. Christine Jost, assistant "There are a lot of situations where I'll be applying what I've learned from both the professor, Department of Environmental public health and veterinary curricula," she said. "There's increasing concern about the and Population Health. interaction between humans, pets and wildlife, especially with people whose immune sys­ Heyman's love of nature was inspired tems arc compromised. Rabies is another huge concern, especially in the face of urban expansion where family pets are increasingly coming into contact with wildlife like raccoons." continued on page 7

6 TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE winter 2001 Prospective veterinarians credit AVM

iving prospective "This experience exposed me to .veterinary students another of the tracks you can pursue in G a taste of what a veterinary medicine," Avakian said. The career in veterinary medi­ second time he applied, Avakian got in. cine is like, Tufts' popular "I'd recommend the AVM program," he Adventures in Veterinary said. " It was a great teaser—this is what Medicine (AVM) program veterinary medicine is like, now it's up to continued from page 6 has lured many of them to you." Epstein has international interests. the profession. In the 11 Unlike most prospective veterinary He spent two summers in Australia, first years since Tufts introduced the program, students, Linda "Sip" Siperstein, V02, studying a newly-emerging zoonotic dis­ 1,543 people have participated; 71 of them signed up for Adventures in Veterinary ease called Australian Bat Lyssavirus, are either current Tufts veterinary students Medicine "to talk myself out of going to which is carried by giant fruit bats. It the or alumni. veterinary school," she said. "But every day first of any rabies-type virus to be seen in From middle school students to adults of the program, I'd say, I don't know, it's the country. in mid-career, AVM participants get a pretty fascinating." During his second summer, he stud­ glimpse of the daunting veterinary school Near the end of the two week session ied various infectious diseases in the curriculum. This includes visiting labora­ as she worked on a team learning how to Australian white ibis. Native to Australia, tories and taking part in demonstrations in revive the model "resusci-dogs," Siperstein the ibis is a large bird species that was small animal, large animal, and wildlife realized she was hooked, even though it introduced to the Gold Coast area of medicine. The program also covers meant going back to school for more sci­ Queensland. It has adapted to urban scav­ biotechnology, equine sports medicine, ence prerequisite classes. enging so well that it is now a public nui­ international opportunities, research, emer­ Siperstein was in the process of sance at recreational areas. Ibis carry gency medicine, ethics and values, oncol­ changing careers and recently moved to infectious diseases - such as salmonella ogy, radiology, hematology, farm Massachusetts when she found out about - that are zoonotic (transmissible to peo­ management and more. AVM. The former producer for public ple and other animals). The most popular segment, according radio station KQED in San Francisco, Consequently, they represent a to Hillary Shaw, Director of the AVM took classes at Harvard and Northeastern potential public health concern. Ibis also program, is the opportunity to "shadow" for two years, then applied to Tufts Veteri­ carry Newcastle disease, deadly to poultry fourth-year veterinary students during nary School. and devastating to poultry farmers, who their medical and surgical rotations. "I'm one of those people who's always must cull large numbers of their flock if "Most of the AVM participants come wanted to be a veterinarian," she said. "I an outbreak occurs. in pretty sure they want to be veterinari­ thought the AVM program would make As part of his investigation, Epstein ans," said Shaw. "They leave overwhelmed me realize it was not the career for me; captured birds and tested them for several with the many possibilities offered by a instead it was the deciding factor." illnesses, including salmonella and New­ career in veterinary medicine." "I remember one of the veterinary castle disease. He also studied the nature Arlen Avakian,V03, liked the AVM students assisting in the AVM program and frequency of contacts the birds had so much he signed on as a program assis­ told us that once you're accepted (at Tufts), with humans and food production animals. tant the summer after his first year as a everyone really wants you to succeed," After graduation, Epstein plans to do Tufts Veterinary student. Siperstein continued. "At Tufts I found an internship to solidify his medical skills. "Getting a taste of what it's like to be there's a culture of helping each other, "At some point in the future I'd like to in veterinary school, hearing from profes­ from students to professors." continue with wildlife epidemiology," he sors and taking part in the demonstrations, As an older student, Siperstein notes added. was such great motivation," he said. "I she sometimes envies her younger class­ The two fourth-year students con­ thought the campus was so cool.—I'd lived mates "for their stamina and energy, study­ cede that pursuing both degrees has been my whole life in Massachusetts and never ing far into the night, then going out challenging, "but not impossible," Epstein had been to Grafton." dancing." noted. "It's given us a much broader edu­ Avakian attended AVM the summer But having a successful career also has cation." after he graduated from Boston University. its advantages. "I've learned to prioritize; "As veterinary students we bring a He applied the next year to Tufts and was I can step back a little and know I don't perspective to public health that's differ­ put on the waiting list. Meanwhile, to gain always have to stress about things," she ent from our medical school classmates'," experience with animals he worked in a said. "Part of me will always be the pro­ McGonigle said. "There's so much more small animal clinic in Watertown for six ducer," added the class president who's to veterinary medicine than just the care months, then worked as a lab technician held the office each of her four years at of domestic and wild animals, and there's on an infectious disease project with Tufts Tufts. "I need the challenges of planning, so much more we can do as veterinarians professor Dr. Saul Tzipori. organizing and problem solving." that's in the interests of public health." winter 2001 TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE 7 REACHING OUT

Dogs search and soothe at World Trad

from Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine, is on the staff of the Burlington (Mass) Veteri­ nary Hospital as a small animal clinician. She is a member of a team of veterinarians, techni­ cians and others directed by the U.S. Public Health Service as part of the Federal Response Plan for disaster relief. The teams, called Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMATs), are sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and funded through a grant from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Soon after the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, the Federal Emer­ gency Management Agency (FEMA) requested that the VMATs be deployed to provide medical care for the Urban Search and Rescue dogs. A team of nine responded within 24 hours of the disaster and soon grew to 14. A variety of breeds were represented Dr. Siri Dayton and her dog Ella. (Photo reprinted with permission of Globe Newspaper amonCompany,g the hundred Inc.) s of dogs that worked on the site. German shepherds were predominant, though there were also golden retrievers, rot- tweillers, Labradors, and border collies; even a wire haired fox terrier was working. In addition After a week spent tending to Urban Search and Rescue to the Search and Rescue teams, New York City police dogs, as well as Red Cross therapy (USAR) dogs at the site of the demolished World Trade dogs were on the scene and were also cared for by Dayton and her colleagues. Center in New York, Siri Dayton, V96, has a greater During the weeks they were in New York, the team set up two field hospitals in lower appreciation for the powerful effect the dogs had on the Manhattan near Ground Zero and a third team on Staten Island where dogs helped humans who worked beside them at Ground Zero. search through debris from the World Trade Center site. The VMAT team drove a small military vehicle similar in size to a go-cart to In the midst of an overwhelming scene she the edge of the pile where they tended to the described as "controlled chaos," where "the dogs. noise was so loud, my ears rang for days after I They treated pad injuries, flushed eyes came home," the young veterinarian was awed irritated from thick smoke and dust, and by the dogs' ability to soothe. brought more seriously injured and exhausted "I remember one firefighter,hi s eyes dogs back to the hospital for treatment and ghostly from far too little sleep, petting a dog at rest. the edge of the pile, while tears streamed down "When the word went out that the dogs his face," she said. " He told me the contact were injuring their paws, we were showered with the dog was the best thing that had hap­ with booties from all over the country," Dayton pened to him in days." said. The dogs are accustomed to working Providing comfort became another impor­ without foot protection, relying on their sense tant role for dogs trained for search and rescue. of touch and ability to grip so they don't fall. Dayton, who completed an internship at Several dogs adjusted and learned to wear pro­ Angell Memorial Hospital after graduating tective boots; other dogs just wore single boots

8 TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE winter 200/ •nHHBB0HNHHHHHIMIVwHHHHHB»nHHKenHaHnaMHH8HBn3i e Center site Tufts Veterinary School as part of bandages covering lacerations or other wounds. Responds to September 11 "This disaster was a very unusual rescue environment for the dogs," Dayton explained. "Most of them are trained to find a single body Like many Americans, the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine com­ in the woods. In New York, with the sad num­ munity is responding in several heartwarming ways to the September 11 tragedies. ber of victims, the scent was more pervasive, • Audra Piskiel, V04, organized a campus-wide donation to send funds to the which was very confusing and stressful for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation's Veterinary Medical Assistance dogs." Teams (VMATs), which provide animal health care to animals involved in Some had stress-related stomach ulcers or disasters. diarrhea, though they responded well to med­ ication. • Tufts Veterinary School alumni volunteered at disaster sites, caring for the Although veterinarians were concerned service animals working there. that exposure to toxic chemicals and substances • Tufts' Harrington Oncology Program sent special respiratory masks to fire including asbestos might cause serious health fighters involved in rescue missions in New York City. They also donated problems, there was little evidence of immedi­ medical supplies to clean and protect the eyes and paws of search and rescue ate damage, Dayton reported. Studies to track dogs involved at "Ground Zero." the dogs' health with lab work and chest radi­ ographs over time are now being planned. • Tufts Animal Expo 2001 was dedicated to the courageous urban search and Dayton herself was in New York for a rescue dogs and their human partners, as well as all security dogs who are so week, beginning September 26. important to public safety across our country. "By the time we arrived things weren't as • Tufts Veterinary School faculty members are assisting the Massachusetts chaotic as they were in the first days," she Medical Society with preparing bio-terrorism educational materials about noted. "A sense of order had been established, infectious diseases for physicians. with all of lower Manhattan transformed. Buildings became shelters, a convenience store "We in veterinary medicine have a special opportunity and obligation to keep near the World Trade Center was turned into doing what we are doing to make our communities and the world a better place," an emergency pharmacy and human field hos­ said Philip C. Kosch, D.V.M., Ph.D. and dean of Tufts School of Veterinary pital. The Spirit of America tour boat docked at Medicine. "We know the importance of the human-animal bond and the special the Fulton Street Pier was used as a Red Cross role that animals play in our lives and in society. I encourage everyone involved cafeteria and relief center." with animal care to continue to work during these difficult times for the benefit of "At Ground Zero, everyone's role animals and those who love them." changed," she said "Well paid executives were serving meals to people who drove dump trucks, but everywhere dogs were at the core of the rescue effort."

Open House

Against a backdrop of picture-perfect weather, approximately 5,000 people enjoyed a safe, educational and fun-filled day at this fall's Open House. From watching sheep shearing demon­ strations to touring the Bernice Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building to cheering on dogs competing in agility trials, visi­ tors left campus with a deeper understanding of the many roles of today's veterinarians. Shown here is Uriel Atamian (L) helping her mother, Letty, bandage several stuffed animals at the Teddy Bear Clinic.

winter 200/ TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE 9 REACHING

Llamas & Pumas &c Dogs, Oh My!

Animal Expo 2001 has global impact

espite their reluctance to and their partners, all of whom are travel, veterinarians, veteri­ true American heroes." Dnary technicians, human In appreciation of these efforts, health professionals, shelter employ­ Tufts Animal Expo organizers ees and other animal care workers donated $5,000 to the Boston Police gathered to discover the latest Bureau of Special Operations' K-9 advances in animal health and wel­ Unit and $5,000 to the Massachu­ fare. They also met to show their setts Canine Training Fund for Fed­ support for the human/animal part­ eral Emergency Management nerships involved in the September Agency (FEMA) Urban Search & 11 tragedies. Rescue (USAR) dog teams. Organizers dedicated this year's James Hussey, superintendent- Expo to the nation's search and res­ in-chief, Boston Police Department, cue dogs and their partners involved and FEMA USAR canine search in efforts to find victims at the specialist Mark Dawson accepted World Trade Center disaster site, the donations on behalf of their and to security dogs and their han­ respective units. A Greenwich, Con­ dlers charged with protecting our necticut, firefighter, Dawson and his country. dog, Elvis, were among the first "As a nation, we owe a debt of teams to arrive at Ground Zero in gratitude to the search and rescue New York. dogs and their partners who worked Tufts Animal Expo also pre­ so tirelessly and with such great sented commendations to The Ani­ resolve to recover victims of the Sep­ mal Medical Center and tember 11 tragedies, and to the Bide-A-Wee of New York, New security dogs and their handlers who York, for the assistance and support are helping to protect our country," they provided to both the search and said Philip C. Kosch, D.V.M., rescue dogs and companion animals Ph.D., and dean of Tufts Univer­ affected by the disaster. sity's School of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, Tufts Animal Expo "We wanted to honor those animals added related educational compo-

Nearly 2,700 people from 46 states and

eight other nations attended Tufts Ani­

mal Expo 2001 - the only veterinary-led

conference for all segments of the animal

health professions and animal care

industry - at Boston's Hynes Conven­

tion Center in October.

10 TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE Winter 2Q0I Pettrek® raises nents such as "The Role of USAR more than $10,000 Dogs in New York City," post-trau­ matic stress disorder among animals affected by the tragedies, and ses­ early 60 people sions on bio-terrorism/disaster med­ walked their beloved icine and developments in veterinary Npets on the school's emergency and critical care. cross-country course on Sep­ Already planned Expo pro­ tember 23 to help raise more grams featured more than 500 hours than $10,000 in support of of educational sessions led by inter­ cancer treatments at Tufts' nationally acclaimed experts, includ­ Harrington Oncology Pro­ ing lectures and hands-on gram. laboratories for veterinarians and Developed by Harring­ technicians; and interactive work­ ton Oncology staff members, shops for breeders, trainers, Pettrek® attracted support groomers and other non-veterinary from more than 300 people attendees. Leading-edge veterinary from throughout New Eng­ topics included: diagnostic imaging land. Current and former and radiation therapy for the 21st clients and patients; Tufts century, alternative/complementary faculty, alumni, staff, students L-R: "Chatham" and Julia Zitz, V03, Ted and "Abigail" Bohlen, and Ronnie and m medicine, arthritis research, veteri­ and friends; and sponsors "Tashi" Brenner rest before embarking on their Pettrek walk. Each dog has been treated for cancer at Tufts'Harrington Oncology Program. nary forensics, and advances in such as corporations, individ­ emergency and critical care. uals and high profile enter­ tainers made the inaugural prizes. Sponsors included treats approximately 2,500 New programs included event a great success. Blue Seal Pet Foods 8c Ani­ animals suffering from can­ "What's Hot" educational tracks mal Feeds, actress Betty cer. Known for making that focused on the latest advances To kick off the walk, the K-9 units from the Worces­ White, Estee Lauder, Frito- groundbreaking advances in in topics ranging from soft tissue Lay, Hill's Pet Foods, IAMS the treatment and under­ surgery to animal assisted therapy. ter County Sheriff's Depart­ ment and surrounding Pet Foods, Intervet, Mike's standing of animal cancer, the In addition, Expo included three Music, Newman's Own, program conducts research "Meetings of the Minds" sessions in counties entertained the walkers with search and res­ Novartis, Outback Steak- that may benefit both animals which panelists and attendees house, PETCO, SCAVMA, and people with cancer. exchanged opinions about animal cue dog demonstrations. the Schofield Family, Sillon Get ready for the next abuse, dog parks, and ways to con­ They did this in honor Unlimited, and Alexis Soutter. Pettrek® - planned for Sep­ trol unacceptable pet behaviors. of Officer "Bobby" Conley, a search and rescue blood­ Tufts' Harrington tember 2002 - and you can Other Expo highlights included hound who lost her battle Oncology Program annually be part of the cure for cancer. the Leo K. Bustad Companion Ani­ with lymphoma last April. mal Veterinarian of the Year Award, "We have an immense presented by Hill's Pet Nutrition, amount of gratitude for all of Don't miss these continuing education classes. the American Veterinary Medical the walkers, donors and Association (AVMA), and the Delta Jan. 2: Technician Symposium featuring a hematology lab sponsors," said Dr. Angela Society; a trade exhibition offered by Jan.9,23,& Frimberger, veterinary oncol­ over 150 companies and organiza­ ogist and clinical assistant Feb. 6: 2001 Equine Health Lecture Series tions featuring the latest in animal professor. "We already have Feb. 1 -5: Second Annual Orthopedic Surgery Skills Lab and Ski Week care products and services; and an specific uses for the funds Exhibitors' Showcase Theater. March 25: Management of Navicular and Laminitis in Horses, a and look forward to holding program for veterinarians, farriers and horse owners. Organizers, exhibitors and another Pettrek® event next attendees are already talking about year." next year's Expo, planned for Sep­ In addition to contribut­ For more information about these and other continuing education tember 2002. For information on ing financial support, spon­ classes, check our web site: www.tufts.edu, contact Susan Brogan at Tufts Animal Expo, call sors donated water bowls, (508) 887 4723, or [email protected] 978-371-2200 or visit the web site leashes, bandanas, foods, at www.tuftsanimalexpo.com. water bottles, and raffle

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Couple contributes time, talent and

funds to support school

faculty and students for small group semi­ nars, this room connects the Hospital for Large Animals to the third-year students' academic 'home.' "We've always avoided naming in the past," Mrs. Johnson explained, "but in this case we realized that it speaks to some­ thing we care about very much." In addition to making personal gifts, the Johnsons also use their talents as co- Diana and Duncan Johnson are enthusiastic ike so many other supporters of chairs of the Tufts Veterinary Fund. This about co-chairing the Tufts Veterinary Fund Tufts Veterinary School, Diana and serving on the school's Board of Overseers. is the second year they have co-chaired JJ 'and Duncan Johnson first came to the fund, which has a goal of $1,160,000. know the school when one of their pets Although this year's fund-raising received treatment here. efforts are extraordinarily challenging, "We had a wonderful cat who was given the economy and the aftermath of treated for cancer," said Diana Johnson, the tragic events on September 11, the "and we were so impressed that everything couple is optimistic. was handled in a kind, honest and profes­ "Anyone who's been involved with sional manner." the school knows if you care about ani­ The Johnsons expressed their appre­ mals, you have to support Tufts School of ciation with a contribution and got to Veterinary Medicine," said Duncan John­ know the veterinary school better at sub­ son. "Our efforts are made easier by the sequent open houses. school itself—Tufts sells itself so easily— "The more we learned about Tufts, it's a terrific place." the more we fell in love with it," Diana "We have a wonderful story to tell Johnson noted. The couple increased their when we approach potential donors to level of financial support and in 1999 Tufts," Diana Johnson added. "The cam­ joined the Board of Overseers. paign brings together extraordinary people "Our support of the veterinary school and an extraordinary cause." is a way of showing our commitment to animals, and we can create a ripple effect," Diana Johnson said. "By supporting Tufts, we are helping to support the outstanding MAKE YOUR GIFT ONLINE! people who have dedicated their lives to https://www.alumniconnections.com/donate/tufts/ the treatment of animals." is a new service offering confidential online giving—using VISA, MasterCard or Discover—for Tufts recognized one of the Johnsons' all alumni, parents and friends of Tufts University. generous contributions by naming the Be sure to select "School of Veterinary Medicine" Johnson Conference Room in their honor. in the section GIFT INFORMATION. Used by clinicians for meetings and by

12 TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE winter 2001 How to rparh us

Main hospital switchboard Trustee's first-hand and after-hours emergencies (508) 839-5395 experience enhances Henry & Lois Foster appreciation of Hospital for Small Animals appointment desk Foster Hospital (508) 839-5395 Hospital for Large Animals appointment desk (508) 839-5395 Wildlife Clinic (508)839-7918 Directions to Tufts (508) 839-5395, ext. 84650 he efforts to expand the Dr. Donna C.Tizard, V93, Tufts School of Veterinary Foster Hospital for Small Ballou's veterinarian at Sudbury Medicine administration Animals received a major Animal Hospital encouraged him T (508) 839-5302 gift this past spring from the to take the stricken dog to Tufts' Shirley Shattuck Windsor Chari­ Foster Hospital where he was Veterinary Student table Trust. The $300,000 gift treated in the emergency room, Admissions Office recognized Mrs. Windsor's enthu­ and admitted with head and shoul­ (508) 839-7920 siastic support of Tufts School of der injuries. Veterinary Medicine during her "The staff couldn't have been Veterinary Alumni Relations lifetime. more caring or responsive," Ballou (508) 839-7976 Coincidentally, one of the said. "I dare say some of the hospi­ Tufts Veterinary Fund trustees of the Windsor Trust tals that treat humans could take a (508) 839-7909 experienced first-hand the compas­ lesson or two from how well every­ sionate care for animals by the staff thing worked." Veterinary Development of the Foster Hospital that inspired After a couple of days, Ollie (508) 839-7905 Mrs. Windsor's devotion to the went home, and now his owner veterinary school. reports he's doing fine. Tufts Pet Loss Support Hotline Fred Ballou was raking across In a letter to Dean Philip (508) 839-7966 the street from his home in Sud­ Kosch, Ballou noted the Windsor bury, Mass., during a neighbor­ Trust's commitment to Tufts Vet­ hood clean-up effort last spring. erinary School and added, "it is His golden retriever, Ollie, was in particularly nice to have had first­ the yard, protected, so his owner hand experience to understand thought, by an invisible fence. what a wonderful place the Foster IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT "Ollie always abides by the Hospital is." THE TUFTS TOMORROW CAMPAIGN, invisible fence," Ballou said, With the Windsor Trust gift, PLEASE CONTACT: "because he has more than three the campaign to expand and reno­ Shelley Rodman, acres in which to roam." vate the Henry 6c Lois Foster director of veterinary development and alumni relations But this day Ollie was frus­ Hospital for Small Animals has (508) 839-7907 or e-mail: [email protected] trated at the sight of his owner achieved $2.6 million towards its Martha Clark, across the road. $3 million goal. associate director of veterinary development "He couldn't stand being away The School of Veterinary (508) 839-7908 or e-mail: [email protected] from me," Ballou continued, "so he Medicine is working to have fund­ ran across the road." Unfortunately ing in place by early 2002 to sup­ Ollie was hit by a car before he port a spring groundbreaking for reached his owner. this important construction project.

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Cape Cod Cat Club 1record $8.7 million in gifts and pledges were made to Tufts University School of Veterinary Connecticut Morgan Horse Medicine in fiscal year 2001. Of that amount, $7.6 million was earmarked for capital Association priorities and $1.1 million for the Tufts Veterinary Fund. French Foundation Trust Plans for expansion and renovation of the Henry &f Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals are Greenwich Kennel Club underway. With a recent gift from the Shirley Shattuck Windsor Charitable Trust, the campaign has Aldus C Higgins Foundation achieved $2.6 million towards its $3 million goal (See related article). Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. The International Feline Foundation The Tufts Tomorrow campaign goal is in sight. As offune 30, 2001, $60.25 million of the tar­ Kelly Foods, Inc. (Bil-Jac) geted $68 million has been raised. We are very grateful to all the individuals and organizations that Dr. Dana R. MacNamee, V84 supported Tufts this year. We regret that space limits our ability to list all donors. Please know that Massachusetts Society for the your gift, regardless of its size, is greatly appreciated and contributes to the overall achievement of our Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tufts Tomorrow campaign. Merck Company Foundation Monterey Fund, Inc. Naugatuck Valley Kennel Club New England Farm and CAPITAL GIFTS Clara L. Jeffery Charitable Trust Jean B.B. Undcrhill Foundation Garden Association, Inc. Dr. Scholl Foundation The Westminster Kennel Foundation $1 Million + Lucia H. Shipley Foundation, Inc. North Shore Kennel Club, Inc. Anonymous Alumnus $1,000-84,999 Norton Animal Hospital Anonymous Foundation S5.000 - $24,999 Anonymous Friend Pet Memorial Park, Inc. Anonymous Alumna Thomas and Virginia Adams Tartan Gordon Setter Club $100,000 - S999.999 Anonymous Friends (2) Lisa D. Allen Tufts Student Chapter of the Janice S. Calkin, J51 Mabel Bostwick Estate Dr. Alan Bachrach American Veterinary Medical Jan Corning Mr. and Mrs Roy D. Brazclton Charles Beeler Association Edward Hyde Cox Estate Gertrude Lanman Dr. and Mrs. Henry S. Bienen, VOIP Vet Care, P.C. Catherine and Daniel Donahue Leslie Sue Radcliffe Estate Dr. Dana R. Bleifer The Veterinary Clinic of Estate Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rudisill, V92P Diane Calabro East Hampton Norman J. MacLeod Mrs. Edith L. Sacco Rosamond T Dye Richard J. Phelps"0 Marie G. Dennett Foundation Deborah and John Finn TUFTS VETERINARY FUND Phyllis Stollmack Estate Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge Carmine A. Greco Cotton Tufts Society George I. Aldcn Trust Foundation First National Bank of Ipswich American Foundation Eastern Dog Club, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Sam H. Hokkanen President's Circle Anonymous Estate Firedoll Foundation Elizabeth H. Kaufman Estate (825,000 and up) Bernice Barbour Foundation, Inc. The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Tyler P. Kingsley Charles River BRF, Inc. Charles River Laboratories, Inc. Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Norman A. MacLeod Mrs.A.WerkCook*0 Shirley Shattuck Windsor Humane Society of the United States Mr. and Mrs. Bradd J. Martone Louise I. Doyle Charitable Trust Robert E. and Elizabeth L. Kahn Robert Mongeau Evelyn M. Jenks Foundation Family Foundation Dr. Mark Pokras, V83 Dr. and Mrs. Henry L. Foster, $25,000 - S99,999 Knapp Foundation Martha Pokras V83, H92*OT Barbara E. Adams Estate The Marino Foundation Fund of The Dr. Andrea Resciniti Dr. Mark Hirsh, Mrs. A. Wcrk Cook'O Crossroads Community Foundation Lauren and Sander Rikleen K68,J97P,G00P,A04P'O Shirley A. Draper Estate New Hampshire Charitable Fund Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Sheehan, Diana'O and V Duncan'O Johnson Drs. Catherine"0 and John Lastavica Dr. and Mrs. Henry L. Foster, Edith H. Overly Foundation V88P Agnes Varis'O V83, H92-OT The Panaphil Foundation Ellen S. Sidor, V99P Lillian Koutras Estate Park Foundation Incorporated Susan L. Tracy Edward Lanciani William and Charlotte Parks Natalie Wells Society of Tufts Fellows Drs. Catherine"0 and John Lastavica Foundation Dean K. Webster"0 ($10,000-S24,999) Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Schmergel Samson Family Fund of the American Veterinary Medical Herbert A. Allen V98PO Community Foundation of Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Philip DuBois"0 Edward D. Windsor Estate New Jersey Animal Hospital of Sussex County Mrs. Samuel M. V Hamilton The Mrs. Cheever Porter Foundation Elmina B. Scwall Foundation Baystate Animal Clinic, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. David J. McGrath, III, Educational Foundation of America Edna H. Tompkins Trust Canicula Foundation G83, N85, V86"0'T

14 TUFTS VETERINARY MEDICINE Winter 2QOJ Mrs. Pauline M. Nickerson'O Jan Bundy Daryl Carlow Michael T. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Schmcrgel, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Calvin, V03P Mr. and Mrs. John S. Carter Barbara G Mertz V98FO Cargill, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Chen, V94 Robert Mongeau Mr. and Mrs. Dean K. Webster'O Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Charpie Jane E. Clifford M. M. Palatucci Alan B. Wcissman, V05P Kathryn C. Chenault, J77"T Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Dimmick, Maureen L. Peterson I lelcn 1 I. Davenport V99P Cathy Plesha Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Eckenrode Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Dinning Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Poor, Jr. ($5,000-89,999) David H. Ellsworth Ms. Katherine Y. Downes, VOOP Dr. Ray B. Powell, V85 Dr. Jennifer Chaitman/ Foundation Dr. and Mrs. John F Flagg'O Rosanne Eastman Dr. Katherine A. Reiner, V84 for the Advancement of Veterinary Dr.JoanR.Golub, M71 Dr. Tammy T. Eichmann, V93 Dr. Wendy Ludwig Rodrigues, V92 Research for Companion Animals Monica Graham Jane Ellis Kevin Rook Nancy-Carroll Draper Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Leslie A. and Thomas E. Gardner Saintly City Cat Club Show Mr. and Mrs! Frederick K. Gale Stan H. Kovak, V98P Mrs. Grace B. Knibb Connie Sartini George B. Home Mr. and Mrs. Michel Kruse, V03P Dr. and Mrs. Michael Kowaleski, V93 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schliemann Mr. and Mrs. H. Bradlee Perry Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Lee Joseph Gerrity Dr. Ellen R. Singer, V87 Mrs. Edith L. Sacco Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Maier, V98P Ms. Eleanor Hallett Mr. and Mrs. John T. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Sperry, Helen M. Marwick Robert C. Horger Carol Stocker VOIP Leo and Stephanie Pfieffer Cynthia Kagan Arthur F Strohmer Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stevens Christina Probst Mrs. Marjorie E. Kenney Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Tracey Mrs. Elizabeth V. Tishler, J31 Mrs. Cornelia C. Roberts Dr. Lawrence J. Kleine, Jr., A84P, Mary Ann Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Roth, Jr. A85P Peter Strong Sustaining Members Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Russo Dr. Timothy E. Knight, V99 Foster J. Witthauer ($2,000-S4,999) Dr. Marilyn and Mr. H.Jay Sarles Judy Leerer Dr. and Mrs. W. Heinrich Wurm, Thomas and Virginia Adams Donald T. Scholz Mr. and Mrs. George P. Leyland V98P Drs. Mohammed S. and Ann Sears and William McArtor Sarah Locher Leda Zimmerman and Joe Blatt Ursula Anwer, A02P, J04P Dr. and Mrs. Jules Silver Mrs. Joan L. Lyman Mr. and Mrs. Neil L. Chayet, Charles R. Smith A60, A84P"0 Mrs. Hope N. Smith Judith H. Cook Gary R. Stacey Mr. and Mrs. Nijad I. Fares'O Julia B. Starkweather KEYTO DONOR ABBREVIATIONS Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Keenan,J42 Mr. Michael and Dr. Theresa Dr. and Mrs. Philip C. Kosch Goularte Taylor, V90 A Alumnus, School of Liberal Arts Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Levine, V96P Tolland County Kennel Association AP Parent/s, School of Liberal Arts Robert Libcrman Marilyn E. Wales E Alumna/us, School of Engineering Susan and Ted Mocarski Mary A. Wetzel EP Parent/s, School of Engineering Mrs. Mary J. P. Moore Dr. Judith Wolfberg G Alumna/us, Graduate School of Arts Sc Shelley and Todd Rodman Dr. and Mrs. Frank W. Zak, V42V Sciences Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Schwartz, GP Parent/s, Graduate School of Arts 8c A91P Benefactors Sciences Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shane (S500-8999) H Honorary Degree recipient Regina M. Tierney'O Dr. Deborah L. Ackles, V87 J Alumna, Jackson College Tufts Veterinary School Class of 1990 Katrina Anderson and JP Parent/s, Jackson College Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Washburn, Jr. Michael Denomy K Alumna/us, School of Medicine Katherine B. Winter R. Olds Anderson N Alumna/us, School of Nutrition Science 8c Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Yurkus, VOOP Stefanie Arnold and Tod Seisser Policy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barbour O Overseer Amelia Peabody Associates PaulJ.Bowron,Jr.,V95P T Trustee Francis J. Brewer V Alumna/us, School of Veterinary Medicine VG Alumna/us, M.S. in Animals &, Public Policy Dean's Circle Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Brewer 5 (81,000-81,999) Dr. Neal Brown VI Parent/s, School of Veterinary Medicine W Alumna/us, Middlesex University Veterinary Mrs. Marella Agnelli Janice S. Calkin, J51 School Anonymous Alumnae (2) Loma Canfield

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Did you say, "Here kitty, kitty">:

"Tahan," a five-month-old female golden tabby Bengal tiger, was brought to the Foster Hospital for Small Animals on October 15 because she hadn't eaten in three days. Dr. Joerg Mayer, director of the exotic ani­ mal service, responded to the emergency call on his day off and Tufts surgeon Dr. Susan Mitchell, V91, removed a large chicken bone lodged in Tahan's esoph­ agus. The next day, the 55-pound tabby eagerly ate breakfast before joining her siblings and parents who were travelling with a circus performing in Boston.

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