Curriculum Vitae

Alice Blue-McLendon, DVM

Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-4466 (979) 845-6881

EDUCATION

Residency in Zoological and Wildlife Medicine, 1989-1992, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1989, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Bachelor of Veterinary Science, 1987, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Bachelor of Biomedical Science, 1985, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

American Association of Zoo Veterinarians American Veterinary Medical Association Association of Avian Veterinarians

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006- present Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology Texas A&M University

2002-2006 Lecturer; Veterinarian at the Wildlife and Exotic Animal Center Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology Texas A&M University

1989-2002 Veterinary Clinical Associate; Veterinarian at the Wildlife and Exotic Animal Center, Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University

1992-1996 Veterinary consultant to ratite and exotic animal ranches in the United States and the Netherland Antilles.

1989-1992 Residency in Zoological and Wildlife Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University

1989 Relief Veterinarian for private practices in the Houston area

HONORS AND AWARDS

2007 You’re The Tops Award, Prenatal Clinic, Bryan TX

2005 Jefferson Award for Community Service, Brazos Valley, TX

2003 Fish Camp Namesake, Texas A&M University

1993 Humanitarian of the Year, Brazos Animal Shelter, Bryan, TX

1989 Farmer Tannahil Award for Zoological Medicine

1985 Graduated cum laude, Biomedical Science

1983-1985 Dean's List Texas A&M University

UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES

2002-present Progress I Committee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University

2002-present First Year Veterinary Student Mentor Program, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University

2005- present Clinical Correlates Assessment Subcommittee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University

2004-2006 University Aggie Honor Council, College of Veterinary Medicine Faculty Representative

2005 Construction Science Project Judge- judged dog houses built by students in a Construction Science course that were built as donations for the CVM Gentle Doctor Auction

2005 CVM Emergency Response Team- trained to assist with animal needs during disasters such as Hurricane Katrina

2005 Poster Competition Judge for the national annual conference held at the CVM in March

2005 Reed Arena Therapy Dog Visitation- coordinated visits of therapy/visitation dogs for the Hurricane Katrina evacuees temporarily housed at TAMU

1995-2005 College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Selections Committee Faculty Interviewer, Veterinary College Admissions

2004 Staff Awards Committee, Department of Physiology & Pharmacology Representative, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University

1996 Biomedical Science Program 485 Course Task Force College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University

1998-present Pet Talk Article contributor- University Relations, Texas A&M University

NON-UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS

Brazos Animal Shelter Expansion Steering Committee, 2004

Voices for Children/CASA Board of Directors charter member, 2001-2007

Harley Toy Run Committee, 2002-2006

Cookie Manager for Girl Scout Troop #1517, 2001-2005

Brazos County Commissioners’ Special Committee, Wild Animal Restriction, 1997

Education Committee, American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, 1992-1995

Avian Medicine Committee, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, 1988, 1990-1992

Small Business Innovation Research Program ad hoc reviewer, 1997

OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Advisory Activities

Co-advisor for student organization- AGS/ Aggie Guide Dogs and Service Dogs, Texas A&M University, 1999- present

Advisor for student organization- Bellydance Association, Texas A&M University

Co-advisor for the Student Chapter of the AAZV, 1989-97

Co-advisor for the Aggie Raptor Rehabilitation Association, 1996-97

Wildlife and Exotic Animal Center Users Group, 1993-94

Ratite Interest Group, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, 1993- 94

Zoological Medicine Advisory Group, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University.

Coordinator of the student AAZV Animal Rescue Group, 1991-1993.

Brazos Animal Shelter, veterinary consultant for the seizure of 450 exotic animals, 1993

Contributions to the Extension Mission of the College

KBTX-TV, “Pets and Other Animals” television program, 1992-2000; 2006

KAMU TV- Numerous television appearances as a CVM expert on topics of interest to animal owners.

HEB Televentures- Appeared in a segment of this national televised educational show. 2000

Pet Talk Newspaper Articles- regular interviewer for these articles that are produced by University Relations and the CVM PR Office. 1999 to present

Veterinary Enrichment Program, Dean's Office summer program, 1993-present

GEMS (Girls in Math, Engineering, & Science) Program, Texas A&M University, 1994-96.

Participation in the Ratite Medicine and Management Training Program for county extension agents, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, 1993.

Telephone Consultation- Provide specialist advice to veterinarians in private practice regarding zoological medicine, particularly in the area of ratite medicine and management. 1990- present

Wildlife and Exotic Animal Tours for Board of Regents, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brazos Valley Museum, Texas Science Teachers’ Alliance and other educational groups.

Brazos Valley Museum, Summer Nature Program. Talks to students on exotic animals, local wildlife in the Brazos Valley, and demonstrations of the animals' behavior. 1990, 1992.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Responsibilities

Current responsibilities are teaching one professional course for veterinary students and two undergraduate courses. VMID 912 is a clinical course taught to 132 first year veterinary students in the fall semester. VMID 913 is a clinical course taught to 132 first year veterinary students in the spring semester VTPP 323 is a physiology course taught to 140-150 undergraduates students annually. VTPP 485 Problems at the Wildlife and Exotic Animal Center is taken by 35-40 students annually.

Lectures and Laboratories Taught

2006

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Fall and Spring semesters

VTPP 485 Problems course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates I Course Coordinator & Instructor- First Year Veterinary students; Fall semester

VMID 913 Clinical Correlates II Course Coordinator & Instructor- First Year Veterinary students; Spring semester

VTPP 924 Pharmacology Lab Participated as a faculty mentor, 8 hours lab instruction 2005

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Fall and Spring semesters

VTPP 485 Problems course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates I Course Coordinator & Instructor- First Year Veterinary students; Fall semester

VMID 913 Clinical Correlates II Course Coordinator & Instructor- First Year Veterinary students; Spring semester

VTPP 924 Pharmacology Lab Participated as a faculty mentor, 8 hours lab instruction 2004

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Spring and Fall semesters

VTPP 485 Problems course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates Course Coordinator & Instructor- First Year Veterinary students; Fall & Spring semesters

VMID 913 Clinical Correlates II Course Coordinator & Instructor- First Year Veterinary students; Spring semester

VTPP 924 Pharmacology Lab Participated as a faculty mentor, 8 hours lab instruction 2003

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Spring and Fall semesters

VTPP 485 Problems course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates Course Coordinator & Instructor- First Year Veterinary students; Fall & Spring semesters

VMID 913 Clinical Correlates II Course Coordinator & Instructor- First Year Veterinary students; Spring semester

VTPP 924 Pharmacology Lab Participated as a faculty mentor, 8 hours lab instruction 2002

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Spring and Fall semesters

VTPP 485 Problems course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates Course Coordinator & Instructor- First Year Veterinary students; Fall & Spring semesters 2001

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Spring and Fall semesters

VTPP 485 Problems course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates- assist with Exotic Animal Rotation, student examinations and mock cases 2000

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Spring and Fall semesters

VTPP 485 Problems course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates- assist with Exotic Animal Rotation, student examinations and mock cases 1999

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Spring and Fall semesters

VTPP 485 Problems course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates-assist with Exotic Animal Rotation, student examinations and mock cases 1998

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Spring and Fall semesters

VTPP 485 Problems course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates- assist with of Exotic Animal Rotation, student examinations and mock cases 1997

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Spring and Fall semesters

VTPP 485 Problems course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates-assist with Exotic Animal Rotation; 4 hours lab assistance with student examinations and mock cases 1996

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Course Instructor- Spring and Fall semesters

VTPP 485 Problems Course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates- assist with Exotic Animal Rotation, student examinations and mock cases

VTPP 924 Pharmacology Labs Participated as a faculty mentor, 8 hours lab instruction 1995

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Course Instructor- Spring and Fall Semesters

VTPP 485 Problems Course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Experience

VMID 912 Clinical Correlates- Co-coordinator of Exotic Animal Rotation Assist with student examinations and mock cases

VTPP 924 Pharmacology Labs for 1st & 2nd year veterinary students Participated as a faculty mentor, 8 hours lab instruction 1994

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Course Instructor- Spring and Fall semesters

VTPP 485 Problems Course- Wildlife & Exotic Animal Center

VTPP 910 Clinical Correlates 1 two-hour lab

VTPP 924 Pharmacology Labs for 1st & 2nd year veterinary students Participated as a faculty mentor, 8 hours instruction

POSC 101 Basic Ostrich Husbandry 2 hour lab 1993

VTPP 323 Physiology of Domestic Animals Spring Semester- Course Instructor for 12 weeks Fall Semester- Course Instructor for the semester

VTPP 423 Veterinary Physiology Teaching Assistant, 12 two-hour labs

VTPP 924 Veterinary Pharmacology, Case Labs 3 two-hour labs

VTPP 910 Clinical Correlates 2 two-hour labs 1992

VTPP 423 Veterinary Physiology Teaching Assistant, 9 two-hour labs

VTPP 910 Clinical Correlates 2 two-hour labs on history taking and physical exam

VTPP 924 Veterinary Pharmacology, Case Labs 8 two-hour labs

VLAM 621 Reproductive Diseases of Female Domestic Animals 1 two-hour lecture

VSAM 947 Senior Clinical Rotations-Zoological Medicine 6 two-week blocks

VSAM 951 Avian and Reptile Handling 2 two-hour labs 1991

VTPP 901 Veterinary Physiology Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Spring semester

VSAM 947 Senior Clinical Rotations-Zoological Medicine 10 two-week blocks

VMID 951 Avian and Reptile Medicine, Senior elective 5 lectures

VMID 950 Zoological Medicine, Senior elective 2 two-hour lectures

VSAM 951 Avian and Reptile Handling 4 two-hour laboratories

VMID 942 Lab Animal Medicine 1 lecture on Primate Medicine 1990

VTPP 423 Veterinary Physiology Laboratory Lab coordinator- Spring and Summer semesters

VTPP 901 Veterinary Physiology Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Fall semester

VSAM 947 Senior Clinical Rotations-Zoological Medicine 21 two-week blocks

VMID 950 Zoological Medicine, Senior elective 2 two-hour lectures 1989

VSAM 947 Senior Clinical Rotations-Zoological Medicine 8 two-week blocks

Teaching Enhancement Activities

1. Bayer Communications Workshop, New Haven Connecticut, June 2006

2. Wakonse South Teaching Retreat, Burnet, TX, Center for Teaching Excellence, TAMU

3. Interactive Learning Workshop, Center for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University, November 2005

4. Faculty Teaching Academy, Center for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University, September to December 2005

5. Visited Ross School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts, St. Kitts Island, West Indies, March 2005

6. Visited St. George College of Veterinary Medicine, Grenada, West Indies, August 2003

Externship Students Taught at the Wildlife and Exotic Animal Center

1999 Allison Healy, University Honors Fellow, Texas &M University

1998 Chris Monarski, Geraldine R. Dodge Frontiers for Veterinary Medicine Fellow 1995 Ralph Darling, fourth year veterinary student, Texas A&M University, 4 weeks

1994 Tamara Stash, third year veterinary student, University of Munich, 2 weeks

1993 Michael Rumore, Virginia Polytech, 3 weeks

1992 Helen McCahon, Mississippi State, 2 weeks Tom Watson, Michigan State, 2 weeks Christina Jung, Texas A&M University, 4 weeks Sue Holtman, Texas A&M University, 4 weeks Maxine Stiles, Texas A&M University, 4 weeks

Additional Teaching Activities

2000-2006 Darting and Deantlering Wetlab at the Wildlife Center done for veterinary student exotic animal club (ZEW)

MEDICAL CONSULTING

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Texas A&M University. Attending veterinarian for javelina colony. Assisted with the medical care of the animals, immobilization for radio- tilementary collars and abdominal implants, 1990-1991.

Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University. Assisting with medical supervision of exotic animals at the Wildlife and Exotic Animal Center, 1989- 1994.

Department of Biology, Texas A&M University. Assisted with medical supervision of Sea Turtles, 1991-1992.

University Laboratory Animal Resources, Texas A&M University Assisted with tuberculosis testing of rhesus monkeys, 1992.

Gladys Porter Zoo, Brownsville, Texas. Assist staff veterinarian in surgical procedures of avian patients, 1992-1994.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Funded Research

1. Reproductive Endocrinology of the Ostrich Hen. American Ostrich Research Foundation, $22,000, 1993.

2. Carcass Evaluation of Ostriches Raised Under Intensive and Non-intensive Conditions. American Ostrich Research Foundation, $30,000, 1993. (C. Bailey, P.I.)

3. Time of Appearance and Fusion of Ossification Centers in the Ostrich as Determined by Radiography, American Ostrich Research Foundation, $19,400, 1994 (L.D. Homco, co-investigator).

4. Passive Transfer of Antibodies in the Ostrich Chick, American Ostrich Research Foundation, $6,000, 1993. (D. Phalen, P.I.).

Collaborative Research

1. Ultrasonographic Determination of Yolk Sac Size and Absorption in Ostrich Chicks, (L.D. Homco, co-investigator). 1993. Completed.

2. Determination of Normal Hematological Parameters in Ostriches, (D. Phalen, P.I.). 1993-1994

3. Fecal-steroid Analysis to Determine the Gender of Emu Chicks Using Egg Shell Components, (Tim Gross, P.I.). 1993-1994

4. Determination of Coagulation Profiles in Ostriches, (Jenny Thomas, PI) 1997

5. Cloning Big-Horn Sheep (Westhusin, Kraemer, P.I.) 1999-2002

6. Cloning White-tailed Deer (Westhusin, P.I.) 2002-2004

Other Research Experience

1. Estrus synchronization and embryo transfer in Addax antelope: study to attempt collection of embryos from this endangered species of antelope, 1990-1991.

2. Invitro fertilization and nuclear transfer of domestic feline embryos: assisted in laproscopic surgeries to collect oocytes from superovulated cats, 1991-1992.

3. Superovulation and embryo transfer in white-tailed deer: assisted in the evaluation of ovarian status via laparoscopy prior to embryo collection, 1992.

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journals

1. Honnas CM, Blue-McLendon A, Zamos DT, Parson E, Jensen JM. Proventriculotomy in ostriches: 18 cases (1989- 1992). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 202:1989-1992, 1993. 2. Honnas CM, Jensen JM, Blue-McLendon A, Zamos DT. Surgical treatment of egg retention in emus. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 203:1445- 1447, 1993.

3. Fuentalba C, Blue-McLendon A: Liposarcoma arising from the mandibular bone marrow in a ferret. Can Vet J. 1995 Dec;36(12):779-80

4. Thomas, JS, Blue-McLendon A: The Effects of In Vitro Incubation with Acetylsalicylic Acid on Thrombocyte Aggregation in Whole Blood From Normal Ostriches, 8: 137-141, Comparative Hematology International, 1998

Textbook Chapters

1. Green, R., Blue-McLendon A., Ratite Hematology, in Schalm’s Veterinary Hematology, 5th Ed., Feldman, Zinkl, Jain, eds., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2000, pp.1201-1206 AVIAN

Abstracts and Posters

1. Thomas, JS, Blue-McLendon,A: Poster- Thrombocyte Aggregation in Whole Blood From Normal Ostriches. American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 1996

2. Green R, Blue-McLendon A: Hematology

3. Monarski, Chris, Blue-McLendon A.: Abstract- Assessment of Pain and the Use of Analgesics in Non-Domestic Animal Species

Publications in Proceedings or Nonrefereed Journals

1. Blue-McLendon A, Hicks KD, Jensen JM: Surgical procedure for performing proventriculotomies in ostriches. Proceedings of the 1990 Annual Meeting of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, pp. 150-152, 1990.

2. Foxworth B, Wolfe B, Blumer E, Blue-McLendon A, Monk P, Kraemer D. Preliminary data on uterine anatomy, synchronization of estrus, superovulation, and non-surgical embryo recovery in three African ungulate species. Proceedings of the Symposium on Biotechnology and the Conservation of Genetic Diversity, The Zoological Society of London, 1990.

3. Blue-McLendon A: CNS nematodiasis in emus. Veterinary Quarterly Review, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University System, 7:3, p.4, 1991.

4. Blue-McLendon A: Clinical examination of ratites. Proceedings of the 1992 Annual Meeting of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 313-315, 1992.

5. Blue-McLendon A, Graham DL, Craig TM, Ambrus SI. Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in emus. Proceedings of the 1992 Annual Meeting of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1992. 6. Blue-McLendon A, Graham DL, Craig TM, Ambrus SI. Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in Emus. Proceedings of the 1992 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Zoo Association, 1992 (abstract).

7. Craig TM, Blue-McLendon A, Ambrus SI, Graham DL, Stewart TB, Law JM, Tully TM. Chandlerella quiscali, a parasite whose time has come or " Big Bird's Nemeses". Proceedings of the 1992 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists, p. 47, 1992 (abstract).

8. Blue-McLendon A: Ferret husbandry and medicine. Proceedings of the Exotic Pet Seminar, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, March, 1992.

9. Blue-McLendon A: Llama medicine. Proceedings of the Game Ranching Seminar, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, April, 1992.

10. Blue-McLendon A: Recognizing health problems in ostriches. Proceedings of the 1993 Annual Meeting of the American Ostrich Association. February, 1993.

11. Blue-McLendon A: Egg retention in ratites. Proceedings of the Ratite Research Conference, University of Missouri-Columbia. April, 1993.

12. Blue-McLendon A: Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in emus. Proceedings of the Ratite Research Conference, University of Missouri-Columbia. April,1993.

13. Blue-McLendon A: Ostrich Pediatrics. Proceedings of the 1993 Annual Meeting of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. pp. 310-313, 1993.

14. Blue-McLendon A, Dzeizc J, Millichamp N, Jensen J: Bilateral cataracts in an ostrich hen. Proceedings of the 1993 Annual Meeting of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. pp. 316-317, 1993.

15. Blue-McLendon A: Reproductive disorders of ratites. Proceedings of the Multi-State Big Bird Conference, Purdue University. November, 1993.

16. Blue-McLendon A, Graham D, Ambrus S, Craig T: Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in emu chicks. Proceedings of the Multi-States Big Bird Conference, Purdue University. November 1993.

17. Blue-McLendon A: Reproductive disorders of emus. Proceedings of the Advanced Breeders Conference of the Florida Emu Association, Orlando. November, 1993.

18. Homco LD and Blue-McLendon A: Ultrasonographic determination of yolk sac size and rate of absorption in ostrich chicks. Proceedings of the 1993 Annual Meeting of the American College of Veterinary Radiography. 1993 (abstract).

19. Balmanis B, Blue-McLendon A, Angel R: Effect of Diet on the ostrich gastrointestinal tract size. American Ostrich Association, Research Issue, 17-19. April 1997 20. Balmanis B, Blue-McLendon A, Angel R: The Effect of Feeding a Hay-Supplement Diet versus a Complete-Pelleted Diet on the Performance of Growing Ostriches. American Ostrich Association, Research Issue, 20-24. April 1997

21. Angel R. Trevino L, Mantzel T, Baltmanis B, Blue-McLendon A, Pollock K: Effect of Ostrich Age on Hide Quality. American Ostrich Association, Research Issue, 25-26. April 1997

22. Pollok KD, Hale DS, Miller RK, Angel R., A Blue-McLendon, Balmanis B, Keeton JT: Ostrich Slaughter and By-Product Yields. American Ostrich Association, Research Issue, 31-35. April 1997

23. Pollok KD, Hale DS, Miller RK, Angel R., A Blue-McLendon, Balmanis B, Keeton JT: Ostrich Carcass and Meat Yields. American Ostrich Association, Research Issue, 36-38. April 1997

24. Pollok KD, Hale DS, Herber-McNeill S, Miller RK, Angel R., A Blue-McLendon, Balmanis B, Keeton JT: The Nutritional Profile of Cooked and Raw Ostrich Meat. American Ostrich Association, Research Issue, 39-45. April 1997

25. Blue-McLendon A: The Concentration of Ionized Calcium, Total Calcium, Inorganic Phosphorus, Cholesterol, Serum Protein and Albumin in the Laying and Non-Laying Ostrich Hen. American Ostrich Association, Research Issue, 54-55. April 1997

26. Pollok KD, Hale DS, Herber-McNeill S, Miller RK, Angel R., A Blue-McLendon, Balmanis B, Keeton JT: The Nutritional Profile of Cooked and Raw Ostrich Meat. American Ostrich Association, Research Issue, 39-45. April 1997

27. KD Pollok, DS Hale, RK Miller, JT Keeton, R Angel, A Blue-McLendon, Ostrich Meat industry development: Phase II 1997, American Ostrich Association, Fort Worth, Texas . 28. Healy A, Blue-McLendon A, Honors Thesis: The Effects of Hand-rearing Fallow Deer in a Captive Environment, April 1999

Manuscripts in Preparation

1. Blue-McLendon A, Farrar WP, Hanrahan LA. Spinal cord compression due to uratosis in an emu. Journal of Zoo & Wildlife Medicine.

2. Blue-McLendon A, Jensen JM, Willard M, Delles M . Endoscopic removal of gastric foreign bodies from to pythons. Journal of Small Exotic Animals (in preparation).

Other Media Publications

1. Quote and photo of Wildlife Center animals. National Geographic World Magazine, November 2001, page 9.

RESEARCH AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS

National Presentations

1. Association of Avian Veterinarians annual meeting. Phoenix, Arizona, September, 1990. TOPIC: Proventriculotomies in ostriches.

2. National Pre-Vet Society annual conference, Texas A&M University, April 1991. TOPIC: Opportunities for Exotic Animal Veterinarians.

3. American Emu Association annual meeting, Austin, Texas, July, 1991. TOPIC: Cerebrospinal Nematodiasis in Emus.

4. American Ostrich Association mid-year meeting, Plano, Texas, August 1992. TOPIC: Veterinary panelist. 5. American Association of Avian Veterinarians annual meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, September, 1992. TOPICS: 1) Examination, restraint, and sampling techniques of ratites. 2) Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in emus.

6. American Association of Zoo Veterinarians annual meeting, Oakland, California, November, 1992. TOPIC: An Outbreak of CNS Nematodiasis in Emus.

7. American Ostrich Association annual conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 1993. TOPICS: 1) Recognizing health problems in ostriches. 2) Veterinary panelist.

8. American Ostrich Association Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 1993. TOPIC: Treatment of cataracts in an ostrich hen.

9. University of Missouri-Columbia Ratite Research Conference, April, 1993. TOPICS: 1) Egg retention in ratites. 2) Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in emus.

10. American Emu Association Annual Convention, Dallas, Texas, July, 1993. TOPICS: 1) Reproduction and reproductive diseases in emus. 2) Research update: ratite research at Texas A&M University.

11. Association of Avian Veterinarians annual meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, September, 1993. TOPICS: 1) Ostrich pediatrics. 2) Bilateral cataracts in an ostrich hen.

12. Multi-State Big Bird Conference, Purdue University, Indiana, November, 1993. TOPIC: Fertility problems in ratites.

13. Multi-State Big Bird Conference veterinary seminar, Purdue University Indiana, November, 1993. TOPIC: Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in emus.

14. Greater Missouri Ostrich Association annual meeting, Missouri. TOPIC: Cerebral Nematodiasis in Emus Local and Regional Presentations

1. Ratite Seminar, Triple C Exotics. Round Mountain, Texas, October, 1991. TOPIC: Ostrich fertility and genetics.

2. Zoological Medicine Advisory Group, Texas A&M University, June 1991. TOPIC: Clinical Zoological Medical Program at the Texas Veterinary Medical Center.

3. Agricultural Educational Resources Workshop, Texas A&M University, Broaddus, Texas, June 1991. TOPIC: Ratite Medicine and Health Care.

4. Student Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians meeting, Texas A&M University, April, 1991. TOPICS: 1) Ratite medicine and management. 2) Darting laboratory.

5. Student Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians meeting, Texas A&M University, October, 1991. TOPIC: CNS nematodes in emus.

6. Exotic Pet Seminar, Texas A&M University, March, 1992. TOPIC: Ferret husbandry and medicine.

7. Game Ranching and Farming Seminar, Texas A&M University, April, 1992. TOPIC: Llama Medicine.

8. Brazos Valley Noon Lions Club meeting, Bryan, Texas, April, 1992. TOPIC: Exotic Animals in Texas and at Texas A&M University.

9. American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Short Course on Zoological Medicine, North Carolina State University, July, 1992. TOPIC: Ratite medicine and surgery, 3 hours.

10. Gulf Coast Ostrich Breeders Association seminar, College Station, Texas, September, 1992. TOPIC: Veterinary panelist.

11. Ratite Seminar, Triple C Exotics, Round Mountain, Texas, October, 1992. TOPIC: Anatomy and physiology of ratites.

12. Student Chapter of the Association of Zoo Veterinarians wet-lab, Texas A&M University (Macaw Colony), October, 1992. TOPIC: Restraint, examination, and sample collection of parrots, 3 hours.

13. Curacao Ostrich and Game Farm veterinary seminar, Curacao, Netherland Antilles, January, 1993. TOPIC: Ratite medicine and surgery, 2 hours.

14. Brazos Valley Veterinary Technicians meeting, Texas A&M University, January, 1993. TOPIC: Handling and Restraint of Exotic Pets.

15. Student Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians meeting, Texas A&M University, January, 1993. TOPIC:: Restraint and sample collection of small exotic pets. 16. Southwestern Ostrich Association meeting, Amarillo, Texas, February, 1993. TOPICS: 1) Ostrich anatomy and physiology. 2) Management of juvenile chicks. 3) Recognizing health problems in ostriches.

17. Texas Agricultural Extension Service Ratite Training Seminar for county agents, Centerville, Texas, May, 1993. TOPIC: Veterinary care of ratites.

18. Arizona Emu Association meeting, Bensen, Arizona, August, 1993. TOPIC: Reproduction and reproductive problems of emu hens.

19. Advances in Ratite Management and Medicine, Texas A&M University, September, 1993. TOPICS: 1) Reproductive problems in ratites. 2) Reproductive diseases and treatments in ratites (veterinary seminar).

20. Mid-Texas Chapter of the American Ostrich Association meeting, Georgetown, Texas, September, 1993. TOPIC: Ostrich pediatrics.

21. Top of Texas Ratite Association seminar, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas, October, 1993. TOPICS: Basic ratite seminar, 3 hours.

22. Zone 3 Emu Association, Crockett, Texas, October, 1993. TOPIC: Emu pediatrics.

23. Florida Emu Association annual meeting, Orlando, Florida, November, 1993. TOPIC: Reproductive disorders of emus.

24. Heart of the Midwest Chapter of the American Ostrich Association meeting, Des Moine, Iowa, November, 1993. TOPICS: Ostrich husbandry, management, anatomy, and physiology lecture series including a veterinary session, 6 hours.

25. Grayson County College, Denton, TX, March, 1994. TOPICS: Ostrich husbandry, management, anatomy, and physiology lecture series including a veterinary session, 6 hours.

Campus Presentations

November 2005 Talk on Exotic Animal Veterinary Medicine for the Biomedical Science Association