Vol. 17, No. 1

SPRING 2006

ALVMA 99th Annual Convention ...... 1

Executive Board 2005-2006 ...... 2

2005-2006 ALVMA Committees ...... 2

From the President ...... 2 IN ASSOCIATION WITH MISSISSIPPI VMA A Note From the Editor ...... 3

Hall of Fame Report ...... 4

From the Executive Director ...... 5

Annual Conference Summary ...... 6

Annual Conference Schedule ...... 8 - 10

Convention Speakers ...... 10

Conference Registration Form ...... 11

Conference Reservations ...... 12

Golf Tournament Registration Form ...... 13

Leadership Conference Report ...... 14

Leadership Conference Editor’s Report ...... 15

Legal Corner ...... 16

Foundation News ...... 18

Public Relations Report ...... 19

New Tech Program Offered ...... 20

100 Year Celebration Update ...... 21

Ag Security Conference Registration ...... 22 ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA

Tuskegee University Vet News ...... 23 Small animal: Dr. Lowell Ackerman – 8 hrs. Preventing Respiratory Disease; Feeding for Hoof Health; Preventing Colic; Feeding the Malpractice Risks; Medical Records; Updates on Nutrition; Growing Foal and Equine Athlete; Broodmare AU School of Vet Medicine News ...... 24 Hiring Practices; Dr. Catherine McClelland – 2 hrs. Care; Broodmare & Stallion Nutrition; Dr. Charlotte Lacroix – 6 hrs. Young Women Graduates/ Dr. David Pugh – 6 hrs. Hospital Design; Sal Longo – 2 hrs. Thriving in the Profession; Top Legal Issues Commonly Faced by Equine Dr. Catherine McClelland – 1 hr Relief Vets ...... 26 Why Using Rehabilitation Therapy Veterinarians; Dr. Charlotte Lacroix – 2 hrs. is Good for Business; Senior Care & Biochemical Profiling; Poultry: Dr. Darryl Millis- 6 hrs. Dr. William Fortney – 4 hrs. Various Topics & Speakers – 8 hours Classifieds ...... 27 GI & Liver Disease; EquinE: Dr. Todd Tams – 8 hrs. tECHniCianS: Orthopedics; Maximizing Radiographic Dermatology with a Twist While Quality; Pre-purchase Pitfalls; Various Topics & Speakers – 8 hours Improving the Bottom Line; Dr. Jay Merriam – 4 hrs.

20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 1 5/4/06 11:07:42 AM 2005 - 2006 Executive Board Dear Colleages: Officers: Greater Dothan VMA Tuskegee VMA President: Laurie H. McCall J. A. Clinkscales James V. Corte (334) 712-9125 (334) 727-1488 ummer is just (251) 928-8555 Gulf Coast VMA West Alabama VMA around the corner President Elect: Babette Dixon William G. Bledsoe Barbara Monaghan (251) 928-5630 (334) 682-4243 and I hope your (205) 833-9400 S Jefferson County VMA ex OfficiO MeMbers: plans include our Vice President: Tom Dawkins convention in Orange Mark Russell (205) 665-3991 Executive Director Charles F. Franz (256) 882-0950 Madison County VMA Beach, Alabama June (334) 395-0086 Treasurer: Jim Chancellor 29-July 2, 2006. We are Aaron H. Groth, Jr. (256) 883-2920 Delegate to AVMA William E. DeWitt (334) 821-1725 Mid State VMA meeting in conjunction (205) 798-2428 Immediate Past President: Robert S. Gaddis with the Mississippi Winston Pirtle (205) 988-8654 Alternate Delegate to AVMA Jan Strother (334) 288-4073 Mobile VMA DR. JAMES CORTE VMA which will be (256) 773-0844 Sr. Board Member at Large: Quentin Meadows a great opportunity Mike Newman (251) 330-0607 State Veterinarian Anthony G. Frazier (256) 350-7001 North Alabama VMA to network with veterinarians outside (334) 240-7253 Jr. Board Member at Large: Charles Ashwander of Alabama, and the great professional Larry Chasteen (256) 353-2435 President, Auxiliary to ALVMA Nancy McCurdy peers from our own state. This is the (205) 884-3412 Sand Mountain VMA (246) 533-1770 Lee Lambert first time in several years we have been cOnstituentC (256) 638-7299 Editor, Alabama Veterinarian AssOciAtiOn Barbara Monaghan to the beach for our summer convention, South Central VMA representAtives: (205) 833-9400 John R. Grider and the newly renovated Perdido Beach Calhoun County VMA: (251) 743-4061 Public Health Veterinarian William R. Simpkins Mel Stephens Resort is sure to be a fantastic location for Southeast Alabama VMA (256) 831-5768 (334) 206-2051 Wayne Roberts outstanding educational opportunities and Central Alabama VMA: (334) 347-3475 Auburn Student Representative W. R. Sternenberg Blaine O’Reilly relaxation. This publication is packed full (334) 279-7456 Tuscaloosa County VMA Scott E. White Tuskegee Student Representative of information regarding the convention, Colbert-Lauderdale County VMA (205) 339-5535 Ian Moore W. J. Connolly so make sure you read it thoroughly. Bring (256) 757-5376 your entire family and join us for a great East Alabama VMA convention! See you at the Beach! Pete Marine (334) 826-0360 2005 - 2006 ALVMA Committees: James V. Corte DVM President COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN TELEPHONE Animal Welfare/Human Bond Mike Newman 256/350-7001 Awards Winston Pirtle 334/288-4073 100th Anniversary of Veterinary Medicine in Alabama Constitution/By Laws/Practice Act Jack Goodman 256/232-1344 Convention/Program Barbara Monaghan 205/833-9400 Last Chance to Finance Barbara Monaghan 205/833-9400 Grievance Bill Allen 205/631-6210 Submit Your Photos Large Animal Affairs Dwight Wolfe 334/844-4490 The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association is Legislative Charles Franz 334/395-0086 seeking photographs from the early to mid-1900s CVM - Liaison Jan Strother 256/773-0844 for a commemorative book that will be printed in Long Range Planning Winston Pirtle 334/288-4073 2007, a key year in the history of veterinary medicine Membership/Member Services Larry Chasteen 205/884-3412 in Alabama. NCVEI Homer Bruce 334/745-0060 Auburn’s veterinary program began in 1892 and Nominating Frank Brown 251/342-2885 became a college in 1907, the same year the Alabama P.A.C. Bill Sternenberg 334/279-7456 Veterinary Medical Association began. Photos are Public Health/Rabies Glenn Malone 334/727-8476 also being sought related to Tuskegee University’s Public Relations Libby Coleman Todd 205/967-2511 establishing of its veterinary college in 1945 and about Radiology Debra Beard 334/844-5045 Kentucky and the Southern Regional Education Board Resolutions Bill Bledsoe 334/682-4243 agreement in 1949. Small Animal Affairs William Holland 334/794-6333 Photos could include people, clinics, animals, State Diagnostic Lab Barry Stewart 256/773-1592 vehicles, equipment, anything that shows the history Veterinary Emergency Management Laurie McCall & 334/712-9125 of veterinary medicine. Anyone wishing to submit Tony Frazier 334/240-7253 photos should contact Dr. Gary Beard (334-844-3699; Veterinary Student Relations James Corte 251/928-8555 [email protected]) or Charles Martin Vet Tech Advisory Glenn Sexton 256/840-4149 (334-844-3698; [email protected]). Veterinary Wellness Jerome Williams 205/326-8080

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 2 5/4/06 11:07:42 AM A Note From the Editor

ith the 2006 convention is one of the many new faces of We are also around the corner, the the ALVMA. As this publication including a WALVMA is about to evolves it will become our main “What do you do embark upon a very busy year. veterinarian to veterinarian in this situation?” This next convention kicks off the communication. Fear not our column and we beginning or our pre-centennial magazine is not going away! We need your input. celebration. Our 2007 conference hope to make our magazine a These columns will mark the 100th anniversary of bit more broad based by adding are to help solve the ALVMA. We are very proud human interest pieces about your the day to day to bring our meeting back to the colleagues around the state, and dilemmas that DR. BARBARA MONAGHAN beach by popular demand. Some even creating a clients corner piece we encounter of you may not have ventured into written to appeal to your clients. with our clients Orange Beach last year as it was We will eventually publish in a four and staff. This is the brain child of rebuilding after Hurricane Ivan in color format (which we have not Dr. Tom Williamson who wanted September 2004. The beaches are done before) to make the printed to know how other veterinarians beautiful and the Perdido Beach edition of the Alabama Veterinarian handle the problem of employees Resort is ready to accommodate as attractive as possible. Our vision bringing their own pets to work your every need. We have a is that you may feel comfortable with them every day. This phenomenal line of speakers this placing your copy in your question had to be dealt with when year and it is a meeting that cannot waiting room for your clients to an employee’s puppy became be missed! We plan on seeing you read. Items that are not for client infected with parvovirus at work. and your family in June! consumption will be published in What would you do? What are On an editorial note, I hope our online publication. you policies? Please e-mail your many of you read or at least Our publications are for you. If responses to looked at our first edition of our you like what we are doing we [email protected]. first online electronic newsletter would love to hear from you. If in March. Many thanks to our you hate it we need to hear from See you in the sun! hard working staff in Montgomery you too. I am still collecting names for all of the creative energy that of your veterinarian friends that Barbara Monaghan went into making it a great looking you would like to see featured in Editor publication. This e- newsletter upcoming editions of our magazine.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Junior board Member Dr. Libby coleman todd treasurer Dr. Aaron Groth, Jr. president-elect Dr. Mark russell vice-president Dr. Mike newman

Elections will be held at the Annual Business Meeting during the ALVMA Conference, Saturday-July 1, 2006 at 12 noon.

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 3 5/4/06 11:07:44 AM HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND COMMITTEE REPORT

he next induction ceremony for We are delighted that he has agreed to devoted and active in humanitarian efforts the Alabama Animal Hall of Fame keynote for us. for humans and animals and these three Thas been scheduled for September But as usual, the story of that night certainly represent the best of that group. 9, 2006 in Montgomery. The event had will be the new inductees. This year’s Our profession is honored to present them been scheduled at its usual time in January class includes a hero dog named Muffin, with the Bowie-Heath Award. in Mobile but the bad weather on the coast an ageless and nationally famous chicken The committee for the Alabama in August and September altered those named Matilda, and Gucci whose story Animal Hall of Fame invites you and looks plans. We rescheduled to September in changed lives and laws in our state. This is forward to your attendance in Montgomery Montgomery so make a note of the new time another outstanding class and their stories on September 9, 2006. Dinner will be and location. will be recounted in the media and certainly served at the ceremony and the event is This year’s induction will include Mr. at induction. black tie. Please come and bring friends Michael Hingson as the keynote speaker. We also have three new Bowie-Heath and especially your best clients. We Mr. Hingson was in one of the World Trade Humanitarian Award winners. Lynne Fridley guarantee a memorable evening. For Center towers on September 11, 2001. He of Maddie’s fund fame and years of humane tickets or additional information call survived to tell his tale but his tale includes work statewide, Dr. Janet Haslerig from Alabama Veterinary Medical Association’s his dog. Mr. Hingson is blind and his dog, the Macon County Humane Society who office at 334-395-0086 or use the web site Rozelle is his working and faithful seeing-eye has a huge list of accomplishments, and at alvma.com. dog. Rozelle led him out of the building and Jama Singley from the Lee County Humane in so doing saved both of their lives. It is a Society and the Lee County Department Michael Newman, DVM story worth hearing if not for the first person of Animal Welfare also with a huge list of MS-Chairman account of that day, but for the inspiring story accomplishments each have won the award. April 19, 2006 of a wonderful human-animal relationship. Our state is blessed with people who are

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 4 5/4/06 11:07:45 AM From the Executive Director

s of this writing, our new the ALVMA PAC. Without your collection of this Veterinary Practice Act help, we would not be able to be data. — Passed A legislation has passed and successful in our legislative efforts. 6. Senate Bill 82 been delivered to the Governor (Dangerous for his signature. Fortunately, To summarize some of the activity Dog) was one of Senate Bill 365 was the first bill on legislation of interest to the the more talked

on the House Calendar of the veterinary profession …. about pieces of DR. CHARLES FRANZ last legislative day; it was the legislation this only bill on the Special Order 1. Senate Bill 365 – (Practice of Veterinary legislative session. The bill passed the Calendar to pass the House the Medicine) — Passed Senate and was scheduled for debate on the entire day. Rep. Tommy Carter, 2. House Bill 49 – (Trusts) by Rep. Lesley House floor on the 29th legislative day, but the House sponsor of the bill, Vance deals with many issues related to the filibuster on other legislation prevented received a standing ovation from establishment and operation of trusts. It the House from taking up the bill. The bill his colleagues, when the bill passed provides statutory authorization for the established a procedure by which a dog can 103-0. Rep. Carter is retiring, having establishment of trusts for the purpose of be declared dangerous, required registration served 36 years in the legislature animal care. — Passed and provided for penalties. The bill was not and becoming the second longest 3. House Bill 86 (Hog/Dog Rodeo) by Rep. breed specific. — Died serving member of the House of Thomas Jackson and Sen. Pat Lindsey passed Representatives. He has been a the legislature and has been signed into law If you need more information on friend to veterinary medicine for a by Governor Bob Riley. The bill makes hog any of these bills, please contact long time. Thanks are in order for and canine fighting a crime with the first my office. I encourage you to get several of our association members offense being a Class A misdemeanor and involved with the legislative process. who played pivotal roles in the any subsequent violation a Class C felony. Many of our fellow state VMAs are process from introduction through — Passed currently dealing with critical issues passage: Drs. Jack Goodman (and 4. House Bill 252 (Spay/Neuter) passed the that negatively impact the practice the Practice Act Committee), Jim legislature. The bill sponsored by Rep. of veterinary medicine. Develop Benefield, and Kent Armstrong. Blaine Galliher and Sen. Myron Penn the relationship now with your Thanks to our bill sponsors, requires all dogs and cats adopted from an legislators; they do want to hear Rep. Carter and Sen. Tom Butler. animal shelter, animal control agency, or from you. How else might you Special thanks to our lobbyist, Jeff humane society be sterilized by a licensed help? Send a contribution to the Martin, who works tirelessly during veterinarian. The requirements of this ALVMA Political Action Committee the session not only for passage act shall not apply to any privately owned (attn: Dr. Bill Sternenberg at the of important legislation but keeps animal in possession of a shelter. — Passed ALVMA office). We appreciate any an eye open for any bills being 5. House Bill 254 – (Animal ID) by Rep. contribution and you can be assured introduced which could impact Blaine Galliher provides for the Alabama it will be used wisely. veterinary medicine. I also want Department of Agriculture and Industries to to give a big, heartfelt “thanks” collect animal identification information. I look forward to seeing you during to all the ALVMA members who This information will be confidential and the upcoming June Conference at made individual contacts with will be collected on a voluntary basis until Perdido Beach! key legislators and gave funds to such time that federal laws mandate the

PERDIDO BEACH th ANNUAL RESORT CONVENTION99 HIGHLIGHT f you’re a technician, don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the Mechanisms of IToxicity, Calculating Drug Dosages and Nosocomial Infections. saturday, July 1 ORANGE BEACH

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 5 5/4/06 11:07:46 AM ALABAMA VETERINARy MEDICAL ASSOCIATION & MISSISSIPPI VETERINARy MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AnnuAL cOnference June 29-July 2, 2006 perdido beach resort, Orange beach, Alabama

WeLcOMe… The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association invite you to attend their first ever joint Annual Conference to be held June 29-July 2, 2006, at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. reGistrAtiOn… Registration is required (fee information is listed on the Registration Form). Please complete the attached registration form and return it to: ALVMA, P.O. Box 3514, Montgomery, AL 36109 OR, register on-line at www.alvma.com. The deadline for early registration is MAY 26, 2006. cAnceLLAtiOns & refunDs… Cancellations and refunds will be subject to a $50 processing fee if you cancel on or before June 16th. No refunds will be granted after June 16, 2006. If you need to cancel, please call the ALVMA office at (334) 395-0086. ALvMA MeetinGs… Executive Board Meeting Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 2:00 pm

General Membership Meeting Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 12:00 noon exHibit HALL… The Exhibit Hall will open at 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 29th. We will kick-off the conference with a Wine & Cheese Reception in the exhibit hall from 6:00-7:00 pm, also on Thursday. Continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks will be served in the exhibit hall on Friday and Saturday. Please make every effort to visit the exhibit hall and thank each of our exhibitors and sponsors for their continued support of the ALVMA & MSVMA.

EXHIBIT HOURS: Thursday, June 29th – 4:30 pm-7:00 pm Friday, June 30th – 7:00 am-1:30 pm Saturday, July 1st – 7:00 am-1:30 pm HOst HOteL… The Predido Beach Resort will be the venue for the Convention. Please book early to insure room preference and rates. Deadline for Group Rate is May 15, 2006. Group Rate: $174.00 Group Code (Phone): Veterinary Medicine Group Code (On-Line): 511

Call 1-800-634-7263 and specify that you are with the Veterinary Medicine group to receive the discounted room rate. Or you may go to the Perdido Beach website and make your room reservations on-line.

Go to the website www.perdidobeachresort.com Click on “Reservations” link – Type in Group Code (511) & Click “Log in Now” – Then click “Make Reservation” Fill out the information requested and click “Confirm Reservation” – You will be mailed a confirmation from the hotel within 7 days of submittal.

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 6 5/4/06 11:07:46 AM AnnuAL cOnference SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Wine & cHeese receptiOn… Come join us in the Exhibit Hall for a Wine & Cheese Reception and Conference Kick-Off Party being sponsored by all of the exhibitors. The reception will begin at 6:00 pm and end just before the Seafood Buffet.

seAfOOD buffet… Beginning at 7:00 pm, Thursday the 29th, feast on sumptuous seafood and enjoy great entertainment with nationally known Magician, Michael Baker. Tickets to this event are required. Adults $30.00, $15.00 for children 4-10, and there is no charge for children 1-3.

You won’t want to miss this fun-filled evening!

pAst-presiDent’s receptiOn… Please come join your colleagues in welcoming ALVMA’s & MSVMA’s Past Presidents at a reception from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Friday, June 30. Everyone is invited and we look forward to seeing you there.

AuxiLiAry cOffee… This event is open to anyone who wishes to participate. The spouses of the Veterinarians would love to see you. You may join them on Friday at 10:00 am.

ALAbAMA veterinAry MeDicAL AssOciAtiOn GOLf tOurnAMent… Tee off with some of your colleagues on Friday at the Peninsula Country Club located just 30 minutes from the Perdido Resort on Ft. Morgan Road (maps provided at the Registration desk).

beAcH runBE beAcH WALK Let the sand flow through your toes as you participate in a fun 1 mile run/walk scheduled for Saturday, July 1, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Participants should meet in the main lobby for this free event sponsored by our friends at BUTLER. A tee shirt will be provided for all participants. Please sign-up at time of registration.

See you on the beach!

presiDent’s Dinner / AWArDs… Help us welcome the new officers of both associations at a reception from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Saturday evening July 1. At 7:30 p.m. both associations will meet separately for their President’s Dinner and Awards, then reassemble at 9:30 p.m. for a night of entertainment and dancing. Tickets are required for the dinner and dance and are $35.00 per person.

DevOtiOnAL feLLOWsHip breAKfAst… Please come and join the fellowship for our Sunday morning worship and breakfast. Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Tickets are required for this event and the cost is $15.00 per person.

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 7 5/4/06 11:07:46 AM CONFERENCE SCHEDULE tHursDAy, June 29T T T T T T T 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. REGISTRATION 2:00 p.m. Executive Board Meeting 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. EXHIBIT HALL - Open 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Wine & Cheese Reception (Exhibit Hall) 7:00 p.m. Seafood Buffet (ticket required) with Entertainment by Magician Michael Baker friDAy, June 30: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. REGISTRATION 7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Exhibit HalL - Open 7:00 a.m. AL State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (Restaurant) Anyone Having Business with the Board is invited to attend 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. State and Federal Veterinarians 10:00 a.m. Auxiliary Coffee and Business Meeting 1:00 p.m. Alabama Veterinary Medical Association Golf Tournament 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Past President’s Reception

sMALL AniMAL i 7:30 a.m.-8:30a.m. Malpractice Risks….Where are They…., Dr. Charlotte Lacroix 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Malpractice Risks….Where are They…., cont., Dr. Charlotte Lacroix 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. BREAK (visit the Exhibit Hall) 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Malpractice Risks….Where are They…., cont., Dr. Charlotte Lacroix 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Medical Records… A Veterinarian’s Report Card, Dr. Charlotte Lacroix 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. LUNCH (on your own) 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. RECENT GRADUATES LUNCH – Dr. Steve Jaffe *Proudly sponsored Fort Dodge Animal Health 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. How to Hire the Good, Fire the Bad, and Stay Clear of the Ugly, Dr. Charlotte Lacroix 3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. BREAK 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Hospital Design: Deciding What’s Right for You, Mr. Sal Longo Hill’s Pet Nutrition is proud to sponsor Dr. Charlotte Lacroix

sMALL AniMAL ii 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. Surgery for Cruciate Ligament Ruptures-What’s Best? Dr. Darryl Millis 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. How to Keep Luxating Patellas from Re-Luxating, Dr. Darryl Millis 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. BREAK (visit the Exhibit Hall) 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Why Physical Rehabilitation? Dr. Darryl Millis 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Therapeutic and Aquatic Exercises, Dr. Darryl Millis 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. LUNCH (on your own) 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Acute and Chronic Vomiting in Dogs and Cats, Dr. Todd Tams 3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. BREAK 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Acute and Chronic Vomiting in Dogs and Cats, cont., Dr. Todd Tams 4:15p.m.- 5:15 p.m. Diagnosis of Liver Disease in Dogs and Cats, Dr. Todd Tams Ferno is proud to sponsor Dr. Darryl Millis Royal Canin is proud to sponsor Dr. Todd Tams

eQuine 7:30 a.m.-8:30a.m. Back Pain in Sport Horses: Lame or Lazy, Dr. Jay Merriam 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Sore Backs & Hind Limbs, Dr. Jay Merriam 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. BREAK (visit the Exhibit Hall) 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. How to Maximize Radiographic Quality in the Field, Dr. Jay Merriam 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pre-purchase Pitfalls & Tying All This Together, Dr. Jay Merriam 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. LUNCH (on your own) 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Preventing Respiratory Disease in Horses, Dr. David Pugh 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Feeding for Hoof Health, Dr. David Pugh 3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. BREAK 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Top Legal Issues Commonly Faced By Equine Veterinarians, Dr. Charlotte Lacroix Fort Dodge Animal Health is proud to sponsor Dr. Jay Merriam & Dr. David Pugh Hill’s Pet Nutrition is proud to sponsor Dr. Charlotte Lacroix

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 8 5/4/06 11:07:47 AM CONFERENCE SCHEDULE CONTINUED... pOuLtry 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. International Vaccination Trends, Dr. Eric Lovell 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Experimental Use of ILTV Vaccine: Field Experience, Dr. Marshall Putnam 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Alabama Regulatory Update and NPIP Update, Drs. Tony Frazier & Ray Hilburn 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. BREAK (visit the Exhibit Hall) 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Runting / Stunting Syndrome, Dr. Guillermo Zavala 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Alabama Disease Update, Dr. Fred Hoerr 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Serology Update, Dr. Andy McRee

interActiveINTEI GrandviewINTER This lab is open to both Small Animal and Equine practitioners 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Physical Therapy Lab, Dr. Darryl Millis sAturDAy, JuLy 1: 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Registration 7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Exhibit Hall) 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall - Open 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ALVMA Wellness Committee Meeting 12:00p.m.-1:00 p.m. LUNCH (ALVMA General Membership Business Meeting) 12:00p.m.-1:00 p.m. LUNCH (MSVMA General Membership Business Meeting) 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. AL State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners 4:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Reception for recent graduates. Mix, mingle, and network with your peers. Light h’ourdeveres and drinks *Proudly sponsored Hill’s Pet Nutrition 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reception / Social Hour (ALVMA & MSVMA) 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. ALVMA President’s Dinner (ticket required) Presentation of Awards – Installation of Officers 7:30 p.m.-9:30 pm MSVMA President’s Dinner (ticket required) Presentation of Awards – Installation of Officers 9:30 p.m.-until Music & Dancing

sMALL AniMAL i 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Managing Allergies I, Dr. Lowell Ackerman 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Managing Allergies II, Dr. Lowell Ackerman 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. BREAK (visit the Exhibit Hall) 10:00a.m.-11:00 a.m. Algorithim Approach to Dermatologic Diagnosis, Dr. Lowell Ackerman 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Dealing With Demodicosis, Dr. Lowell Ackerman 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. LUNCH (ALVMA General Membership Business Meeting) 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Improving Practice Profit, Dr. Lowell Ackerman 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Getting Paid for Services Rendered, Dr. Lowell Ackerman 3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. BREAK 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Marketing Services to Existing Clients, Dr. Lowell Ackerman 4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Practice Websites: Getting Noticed on the “Net”, Dr. Lowell Ackerman

small Animal ii 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Update on Management of Liver Disease in Dogs, Dr. Todd Tams 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Acute and Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs and Cats, Dr. Todd Tams 9:45 a.m.-10:15 a.m. BREAK (visit the Exhibit Hall) 10:15a.m.-12:00 p.m. Acute and Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs and Cats, cont., Dr. Todd Tams 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. LUNCH (ALVMA General Membership Business Meeting) 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. LUNCH (MSVMA General Membership Business Meeting) 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Nutritional Answers to Challenging Cases, Dr. Catherine McClelland 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. The Role of Diet in Osteoarthritis, Dr. Catherine McClelland 3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. BREAK 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Young Women Graduates: Thriving in the Profession, Panel Discussion, Drs. Charlotte Cotton, Debra Beard, Libby Todd & Barbara Monaghan Moderator: Dr. Catherine McClelland

Royal Canin is proud to sponsor Dr. Todd Tams Hill’s Pet Nutrition is proud to sponsor Dr. Catherine McClelland

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EQUINE 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Management Options to Preventing Colic, Dr. David Pugh 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Feeding the Growing Foal and Equine Athlete, Dr. David Pugh 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. BREAK (visit the Exhibit Hall) 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Broodmare Care, Dr. David Pugh 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Broodmare & Stallion Nutrition, Dr. David Pugh Fort Dodge Animal Health is proud to sponsor Dr. David Pugh

POULTRY 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Avian Influenza: A Potential Vaccine, Dr. Haroldo Toro 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. GIS: Geographical Information Systems, Dr. Louise Dufour-Zavala 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Broiler Breeder Update, Drs. Eric Jenson & Kelly Johnson 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. BREAK (visit the Exhibit Hall) 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Field Experience with Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Marshall Putnam 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Plant Experience with Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Marty Ewing 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Gangrenous Dermatitis, Dr. Francene Van Sambeek 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Influence of CIAV and IBDV on Infectious Bronchitis, Dr. Haroldo Toro

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Mechanisms of Toxicity, Sandra Foster, LVT 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Triaging the Hit by Car, Mary Tefend, RVT 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Common Household Toxicities, Sandra Foster, LVT 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Calculating Drug Dosages, Mary Tefend, RVT 12:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. LUNCH (provided by ALVMA) 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Ophthalmology Updates, Kathy Kelton Welch, LVT 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Still Love Teching after 15 Years, Kathy Kelton Welch, LVT 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Human Prescriptions vs. Pet Prescriptions, Sandra Foster, LVT 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Nosocomial Infections, Mary Tefend, RVT

SUNDAY, JULY 2 DON’T FORGET TO VISIT THE ExHIbITS! Exhibit Hours: 6:30 a.m.-7:30 am Devotional Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Coffee & Pastries Thursday, June 29th: 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Information Desk - Open Friday, June 30th: 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1st: 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION 7:45 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. AHAA Senior Care Guidelines Dr. William Fortney 9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m. BREAK (refreshments provided) 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Biochemical Profiling Dr. William Fortney IDEXX is proud to sponsor Dr. William Fortney Convention SpeakerS

Dr. William Fortney – Sponsored by IDEXX Dr. Todd Tams – Sponsored by Royal Canin Dr. Charlotte Lacroix – Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Dr. Jay Merriam – Sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health Dr. Darryl Millis – Sponsored by Ferno

poultry program SpeakerS…

Dr. Louise Dufour-Zavala Dr. Eric Lovell Dr. Tony Frazier Dr. Andy McRee Dr. Marty Ewing Dr. Haroldo Toro Dr. Ray Hillburn Dr. Francene Van Sambeek Dr. Fred Hoerr Dr. Marshall Putnam Dr. Eric Jenson Dr. Guillermo Zavala Dr. Kelly Johnson

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 10 5/5/06 9:29:01 AM 99th annual Convention - alabama veterinary mediCal aSSoCiation REGISTRATION FORM The Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, Alabama June 29- July 2, 2006 Pre-Registration Deadline – May 26, 2006 (Please print) Full Name______First Name for Badge______Address______City______State______Zip______Phone______Email______Spouse/Guest Nametag______

Registration: Please complete section below. Then select appropriate registration option.

Track (Please pick one - you may change at any time during conference)

_____Equine _____Small Animal I _____Small Animal II

Member of _____ Veterinary Medical Association (after May 26, $380) $300.00 $______(Must be a member of one of the 50 state VMA’s for member discount) Life Member (after May 26, $190) $150.00 $______Vet Technician (Conference Friday, Saturday & Sunday) (after May 26, $190) $150.00 $______ALVMA Veterinary Technician Program –Saturday Only, July 1 (after May 26, $125) $75.00 $______2002 and 2003 Graduate (after May 26, $190) (circle year) $150.00 $______2004 and 2005 Graduate (after May 26, $50) (circle year) No Charge $______Non-Member (after May 26, $530) $450.00 $______DON’T FORGET TO VISIT THE ExHIbITS! Veterinary Medical & Technician Student School/Year:______$______N/C___ Exhibit Hours: *One-day registrations are available for ½ of the fees listed above. ______$______Thursday, June 29th: 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (specify day) Friday, June 30th: 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Special Events: Saturday, July 1st: 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Most events must be guaranteed in advance and require an extra fee. Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the convention. Seafood Buffet & Entertainment (Thursday, 7:00 pm) Adult Ticket – No.____ @ $30.00 $______*Adult 10 & up / Child 4-10 / Age 1-4 No-Charge Child Ticket – No.____ @ $15.00 $______Child Ticket – No._____ @ N/C $____N/C____ Physical Therapy Lab (Friday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.) (after May 26, $55) $40.00 $______Auxiliary Coffee (Friday, 10:00 am) No.____ @ N/C $____N/C___ Past President’s Reception (Friday, 6:00-7:00 p.m.) No.____ @ N/C $____N/C___ ALVMA President’s Dinner & Awards (Saturday, 7:30 p.m.) No.____ @ $35.00 $______MVMA PRESIDENT’S DINNER & AWARDS (Saturday, 7:30 p.m.) No.____ @ $35.00 $______Devotional Fellowship Breakfast (Sunday, 6:30 a.m.) No.____ @ $15.00 $______

RECENT GRADUATE LUNCH (Friday, 12:00 p.m.) No.____ @ N/C $______Fees are due and payable only in U.S. Funds drawn on U.S. TOTAL $______Banks. Please indicate your method of payment: Mail form & payment to: Check VISA MasterCard ______/______ALVMA Card Number Evpiration Month/Year P.O. Box 3514 Montgomery, AL 36109 ______(Mail before May 26 for pre-registration discount) Cardholder’s Name ____If you have a disability that may impact your participation in this meeting, please check here and attach a statement regarding ______Cardholder’s Signature your disability needs. 11 SPRING EDITION 2006

20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 11 5/5/06 9:29:01 AM PERDIDO BEACH RESORT 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard Orange Beach, AL 36561

ALABAMA VETERINARy MEDICAL ASSOCIATION June 29 – July 2, 2006

GrOup DiscOunt DeADLine May 15, 2006

To make reservations online…

Go to the website: www.perdidobeachresort.com Click on “Reservations” link Type in your group code in the box on click “Log in Now” Your group online code is 511. Then click “Make Reservation” Fill out the information requested and click “Confirm Reservation” You will be mailed a confirmation from the hotel within 7 days of submittal.

To make reservations via telephone…

Call the toll free Group Reservation Telephone Number – 1-800-634-8001 Be sure to identify yourself as part of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association You will be mailed a confirmation from the hotel within 7 days.

GrOup rAte $174.00 per night single/Double

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 12 5/4/06 11:07:48 AM ALABAMA VETERINARy MEDICAL ASSOCIATION GOLf TOURNAMENT reGistrAtiOn fOrM

When: Friday, June 30, 2006 Time: 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start Where: Peninsula Country Club Who: Everyone is invited regardless of experience level.

Cost: $80.00 per person (pay the golf course) Format: Scramble You not have have team participate!

Name:______

Address:______

City:______State:______Zip:______

Phone:______E-Mail:______

Handicap:______or average of last 4 rounds______

I wish to be partnered with the following person(s):

Name:______Handicap:______Name:______Handicap:______Name:______Handicap:______

If you have any questions, contact: Dr. Jim Benefield (334) 391-1099

Mail this Form in with your Registration Form. Please DO NOT send any money for Golf.

All payments will be made at the Peninsula Country Club.

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 13 5/4/06 11:07:48 AM Leadership Conference Report By: Dr. Kirk Holland

iversity, animal rights, with one another and with the attendees on the implications of mentoring, bioterrorism, elected leaders and delegates new legislation and rulings affecting Dand legal issues were just within the veterinary profession. I the veterinary profession. There a few of the hot topics discussed was extremely impressed with the are too many issues to do justice at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership dedication of those I had dinner to the topic here but be certain Conference and House of Delegates with and with their desire to serve – sticking our heads in the sand Informational Assembly, January 13- the profession. about such issues as guardianship, 15 in Chicago. It was my privilege One of the workshops I pharmacy law, and case law as they to participate in the conference and attended entitled, “Mobilizing pertain to veterinary medicine will it was quite a learning experience. People for Change,” was a neither shield nor protect us as a For one who thinks the weather thought provoking session on the profession or individuals. north of Montgomery is cold in inevitability of change and how we Finally, thanks to Bayer Animal winter, the “Windy City” was quite can be effective agents of change Health for providing funding for a change. for good in our profession and recent graduates to attend. It was Attending as the recent practices. As change agents we invaluable to network with other graduate from the Alabama VMA, must be committed to the process, recent graduates and to see first one of the highlights for me was show concern for those affected, hand how I can become more the President, President-Elect, cooperate with those involved, and active in organized veterinary and Recent Graduate Dinner. At display confidence and control in medicine. the event recent graduates were the outcome. In another workshop, given the opportunity to interact Dr. Charlotte Lacroix briefed

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 14 5/4/06 11:07:48 AM British Woman Marries Dolphin- A Report from AVMA Leadership Conference By: Barbara Monaghan, President-Elect

es this really did happen. they are to their teenager. These are not people and should not have Just before Christmas a actions and feelings are fueling the same legal rights. This is why YBritish Woman married the emerging animal rights/ animal anthropomorphizing of animals can a dolphin in a small, simple welfare movement. be problematic; it leads animal rights ceremony in Israel. Is she for real? There is no hard definition activists and some pet owners to Yes she is. Is she an odd ball? You of animal welfare; it is more of a anthropomorphize animal rights. be the judge. Why do you care? subjective assessment. Animal rights Where are you in this soup of You care because this represents are easier to define because most animal rights and animal welfare? the far left of peoples’ relationships of them are legally written. Still the Smack in the middle. Veterinarians with animals. It illustrates the line between welfare and rights is are the only profession equipped continuing paradigm shift of the often blurry. The movement for to properly adjudicate the human-animal relationship and this legally defined rights for animals middle. Animal activist’s only shift is driving the evolving animal is growing stronger due to social give veterinarians a 76% approval rights/animal welfare climate. changes and urbanization. As cities rating on animal welfare issues, Sixty percent of people believe and suburban sprawl continue, we while giving feminists 85% they can communicate abstract have the development of megalopoli approval and environmentalists ideas to their animals; 75% of pet and one will merge into the next. a 95% approval rating. We as a owners believe that animals can Predictors suggest that in decades to profession need to be involved in reason. Do you believe that your come Raleigh will run into Atlanta this animal rights/welfare discourse pets have feelings? Can your and Atlanta into Birmingham. We before it is defined for us by dog (we will exclude cats and will no longer be urban and rural those less qualified. We have to cows for the moment) feel lonely, but a “rurban” society. So are be part priest, part parent and depressed or happy? In answering animals friends, family or food? part practioner to interpret and yes to these questions you That depends on where you mediate the tenuous relationship anthropomorphize your pet. When live. They eat dogs in Asia and in that people have with animals. you see your clients pamper and America families have pet pigs. This Veterinarians will always benefit clothe their pets like they do their creates emotional conflict regarding from the relationships that people children, you are observing that which image is right, are animals have with animals. It can be very next step in anthropomorphizing family or food? Now keeping this profitable, but stay involved in this of animals. We all know that conflict in mind we have to define issue less you find yourself being client that will tell you they are animal rights and animal welfare. sued by Spot for an overcorrection more attached to their dog than The bottom line is not that animals on his entropion procedure.

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 15 5/4/06 11:07:50 AM LEGAL CORNER

n this issue as promised, we aggregate coverage. In my opinion, many to negotiate will delve a little further into should purchase higher limits since the sensitive matters Ithe specifics of professional increased premium investment is usually outside the liability insurance, and then minimal. Large animal practitioners should legal system. coverage usually offered as be extremely aware that just a couple of The veterinarian additional riders and options to that incidents in one year could make their should not,

coverage. aggregate coverage not sufficient. This is however, admit DR. WINSTON PIRTLE, SR. By now I hope each of you especially a concern when their practices liability or offer DVM, JD heeded our previous suggestion offer services to herds of livestock on settlements, but and have received and studied expensive equine patients. should listen your general policy booklet 3. Remember, this is only professional liability patiently, then notify the insurance form your carrier. For those who coverage. There are many exclusions. The company immediately that there insure through the ALVMA PLIT, most prominent we should be aware of are: is evidence of a possible claim. be comfortable that theirs is an a. Theft of an animal or one killed in Admission, if later proved in court, excellent review of the coverage as a fire or other mishap not due to the damages your case when in many well as exclusions. veterinarian’s professional conduct. instances there was no liability to Basically, all of us should begin with. Also remember that b. Criminal, fraudulent, dishonest, malicious purchase coverage for protection your insurance carrier has primary acts or omissions/acts while under on three fronts: basic professional responsibility for damages in case the influence of alcohol, narcotics or liability, bailment of property you have liability. They will hire controlled substances. (includes the patient), and appropriate legal counsel if need regulatory action defense. c. Slander or libel be. If the veterinarian retains legal All of us are familiar with basic d. Claims by employees involving counsel on his/her own, fees for professional liability coverage, but discrimination, unlawful termination, or those services may well be denied many of us need reminding that other claims arising from the employer/ payment by the insurance carrier there are some particular principles employee relationship and, the attorney will surely seek on which to focus in its purchase: e. Liability assumed by the veterinarian payment from the veterinarian. 1. Coverage is of a personal nature in that it under a contract, unless the veterinarian I suggest veterinarians only covers liability only for the named insured. would be liable absent the contract on the contract with insurance providers Employers should require proof of coverage theory of professional liability. whose policy is to not agree to in adequate amounts from employed Remember, the best defense is out of court settlements in cases, veterinarians, since claims are usually to practice within the standard care unless the veterinarian agrees to charged against their policies first, and the of your practice category, making the settlement. This is particularly client will usually name both the employer sure you have informed consent important when the veterinarian and employee in a court action. For many of (preferably through signed consent considers a claim to not be justified, you employers of veterinarians, the simplest forms), prior to treatments, and, but only brought on as a frivolous way to make sure employed veterinarians are communication with your clients as nuisance action. adequately covered is to offer to pay premiums therapy progresses. In many cases, Bailment coverage is very in lieu of salary or as an employee benefit. this break down of communication inexpensive and is usually offered 2. Most companies offer various limits on leads to the first notice of a possible as an optional rider to professional each claim (those arising from each claim-the dreaded phone call from liability policies. It offers relief for veterinary incident) as well as aggregate the disgruntled client who in reality liability that occurs incidental to limits (total amounts available for the just did not understand why things the client’s property (including the policy period, usually one year). Each did not work out as expected. patients) being in complete custody practitioner should choose his/her limits This is much more preferable than and control of the veterinarian carefully based on possible exposure. Most a court summons since in many and his/her agents and hospital. veterinarians I talk to, choose limits of at cases, prior miscommunication can It requires that the veterinarian least $300,000 per incident, and $900,000 as be corrected and it is much easier and employees act reasonably in 16 Alabama Veterinarian

20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 16 5/4/06 11:07:52 AM LEGAL CORNER (CONTINUED)

protection of the client’s caused directly by the Regulatory Action Defense content of this article property. Many policies horse’s temperament. Our insurance. A good choice to be general in nature. pay more in the case insurance carrier sided in legal representation Since each legal case most of a proven loss if the with us and paid the can better insure success probably will contain veterinarian is in the reasonable fee that our at the first level. Even in facts not consistent with process of transporting hospital had earned. this success, legal fees can the summaries presented the client’s property, DO NOT practice reach into the thousands here. I suggest you and, will even reimburse without Veterinary Action of dollars. This alone immediately contact your fees not collected by the Defense coverage. Most makes my case that no insurance carrier and/or veterinarian, if the non- policies offer it as an practitioner should spend attorney if a need for payment was caused by optional rider, with one working day without advice in your particular the loss. I personally high levels of benefits, this valuable insurance situation becomes have had experience in compared to the premium protection in force. apparent to you. this arena! charged. This coverage Please consider the We all know that gives the practitioner sometimes we think tremendous peace of horses were made to mind. In the arena of self-destruct, since flight defense at the examining is their main defense board level, a license when threatened. On to practice and earn a two separate occasions, living is at issue. Never equine patients essentially have I seen colleagues committed suicide at our as nervous as those who clinic. In the first case, were subjected to scrutiny the owner realized we of their actions before had acted reasonably and our board, as outstanding paid his veterinary fees as that board performs properly. In the second its duties in Alabama. case, our hospital was not The quality of legal as lucky. Even though representation at this level we felt strongly that fee is of utmost importance, payment should have and, can many times been made, the client necessitate retaining an refused, holding the attorney who also handles opinion that we should criminal defense cases. have done anything Remember, that an appeal and everything possible to the court system by the (even if unreasonable) to defendant veterinarian is prevent the catastrophe usually not covered by

PERDIDO BEACH th ANNUAL RESORT CONVENTION99 HIGHLIGHT ew or recent graduates, meet your colleagues and do some networking during a free lunch Non Friday, courtesy of Ft. Dodge. Learn more about vaccines as well. DON’T MISS THIS!! ORANGE BEACH

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 17 5/4/06 11:07:53 AM ALVMA Foundation News yES, I WANT TO BE A HERO FORYALABAMA PETS

ast fall we saw and heard low-income caregivers, or affected Pets” program. of many heroes for pets in by hurricanes and other natural Please make LAlabama and the Southeast disasters. We also want to provide any suggestions in the aftermath of the hurricanes. education programs dedicated to that might help Heroes are individuals who find teaching responsible pet care and the Foundation LEWIS MCCURDY, DVM and rescue these abandoned and to provide CE for veterinarians and support you and injured animals, veterinarians LVT’s. In order to provide these your practice. who care for these sick or injured services we have to be proactive in Please provide a few moments animals and those who help our efforts. for Richard and Angela to tell financially, so the pets can have a “Heroes for Alabama Pets” is you the history of the Alabama chance to find their owners or be one program that will accomplice Veterinary Medical Foundation adopted to loving homes. this for us. With this program and it’s mission and vision. Then, The Alabama Veterinarian we will identify individuals and if the program appeals to you, Medical Foundation helped support organizations that make annual help us meet a few of your special many veterinarians in Alabama contributions to the AVMF to clients that may be receptive to the with their efforts to feed and treat help treat these pets and educate “Heroes for Alabama Pets”. We can these pets. We also helped with the public in ways to be better make a difference in the animal some capital improvements where pet owners. We are fortunate to care in this state! a clinic and equipment was almost have Mr. Richard Heysek of the We will need a lot of “heroes” totally destroyed. This support we Foundation Management Group to continue this noble cause in have been able to provide should based in Tampa, FL, to help us with Alabama! make us proud. The unselfish gifts this campaign. Ms. Angela Turner from the “community” to make this of Birmingham will assist him. Thanks for your time, possible is truly amazing! Richard and Angela will be visiting We want the Foundation to clinics across the state informing Lewis McCurdy DVM continue to help pets brought in our members about the Foundation President AVMF by good Samaritans, owned by and the “Heroes for Alabama

PERDIDO BEACH th ANNUAL RESORT CONVENTION99 HIGHLIGHT or attendees needing child care services…please contact any of the following Fagencies to make personal arrangements for any child care services you might need. nanny’s care – 251-986-8200

My favorite nanny – 251-634-0145

Dolphin cove creations – 850-492-3847

ALVMA makes no recommendations as to the quality of these services. All services were recommended by Perdido Beach Resort. ORANGE BEACH

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 18 5/4/06 11:07:54 AM MEDIA TRAINING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST By: Libby Coleman Todd, DVM; Public Relations Committee

appy Spring! I hope this celebration update” in this issue numerous opportunities available issue of the Alabama provided by Mark Russell, Chairman both in veterinary medicine and HVeterinarian finds you doing of the Celebration Committee. in a multitude of other civic and well and enjoying the wealth of The ALVMA is compiling a list community activities. Through your opportunities available to us within of veterinarians who are willing to involvement with these groups, we the field of veterinary medicine. I participate in our statewide effort of can share our enthusiasm with our am honored and excited to share education by agreeing to promote communities. Our profession offers in the fantastic celebration that our profession through various friendships with other veterinarians, will take place in the summer of media outlets, including television, opportunities for leadership, and 2007. We are preparing to celebrate radio, and print. The materials knowledge and awareness of the the anniversary of 100 years of needed for any presentations will most pertinent topics facing our veterinary medicine in Alabama. be provided to you, and we will be profession today. We all know the importance of offering a Media Training Seminar Please lend careful educating the public about issues on August 13 in Birmingham given consideration to this request and of animal health, food safety, and by Dr. Jim Humphries of Veterinary contact me by phone or by e-mail disease prevention, and we now News Network. The ALVMA is at (205) 790-1271 or lcoleman@aol. have a wonderful occasion to providing all of the tools for you— com to offer your time or to ask continue this tradition of education we only need the dedication of a any questions. Our profession as we celebrate the contributions small amount of your time. is one of the most respected in that veterinary medicine and its We should all feel proud the world and I look forward to leaders have made to our state. of the veterinarians in our state celebrating its Alabama roots with Please read the “Plans for 100 year and of their involvement in the you! Thank you!

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 19 5/4/06 11:07:56 AM New Tech Program Offered in Alabama efferson State Community pleased to announce that the employment while enrolled in the College launched its Veterinary Alabama State Board of Veterinary program. Current changes taking JTechnology Distance Education Medical Examiners has agreed place in veterinary medicine are Program in the fall of 2005. Because to provisionally grant admittance going to place students in very the program is offered via the of students to the Veterinary high demand. Jefferson State has internet, it is accessible to students Technician National Examination taken on the role to provide the throughout the state and is the first of and the Alabama State Board Written veterinary community with the very its kind in Alabama. Jurisprudence Examination for best licensed veterinary technicians Dr. Christie Wallace has accepted licensing purposes. This ensures available. the position of director of the students the ability to become The program offers 22 hours of general education and 54 hours of veterinary technology. Upon successful completion, students are awarded the Associate Degree in Applied Science (A.A.S.). The college is striving to become accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Candidates for admission must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and must be admitted to the college before being considered for admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. Application should be made well in advance, since enrollment is limited. The Veterinary Technology Program accepts new students Newly appointed Director of Jefferson State Community College’s Veterinary Distance Education Program, only once yearly—in the fall. Dr. Christie Wallace. As early as possible, the student program. Dr. Wallace graduated in licensed veterinary technicians should contact the Veterinary 1999 from the College of Veterinary during the initial implementation of Technology Department to Medicine at Mississippi State this program. request an information packet University and had previously earned More than 70 veterinary clinics and an Application for Eligibility her B.S. degree in microbiology. She and hospitals now serve as clinical Determination and to schedule an has worked in private practice and sites for the program. Each site interview with the program director. consulting to a private veterinary provides students with crucial For more information on the reference laboratory. hands-on experience at a preferred program and becoming an approved The program is off to an location chosen by students and clinical site, please visit the web excellent start with over 50 approved by the program. This site at www.jeffstateonline.com or students enrolled. They are allows students to continue contact (205) 856-7848.

PERDIDO BEACH th ANNUAL RESORT CONVENTION99 HIGHLIGHT hysiotherapy lab and lecture by one of the pioneers in the field. Learn about a new profit Pcenter and emerging discipline— friday, June 30. ORANGE BEACH

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 20 5/4/06 11:07:57 AM PLANS FOR 100 yEAR CELEBRATION-UPDATE he plans for your 100 Year 3. Support the sponsors of our celebration. Celebration. The Celebration of The Alabama The first Platinum sponsors on board are first will be with TVeterinary Medical Association Ft. Dodge and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. the legislature in in 2007 are well underway. These are $24,500 commitments to this Montgomery. We In 100 years veterinary campaign. Webster has signed on as a need their support medicine has gone from a “pioneer Bronze level commitment of $3,900.00. In and they need profession”, where veterinarians addition, Webster has made the generous offer the vital roles literally risked their lives during of printing our centennial book outlining we play in the DR. MARK RUSSELL the early years when going on a our history, to be presented to each dues state. This will call, to a profession which now paying member. This book will be packed also be a fun opportunity to enjoy mingling enjoys a high degree of respect and with photos and feature articles relating to with your peers while enjoying great food admiration. During our celebration, veterinary medicine for the past 100 years. and beverages. The second will be on the help tell the stories of our history beach in Orange Beach. A local beach party as veterinarians. 4. Send old instruments and costumes that topped off with a fire works display. A time We have many hard working would have been worn 100 years ago, to be to celebrate the human-animal bond and veterinarians, spending many used during the centennial. Also submit enjoy a relaxing time at the beach. Contact hours to make this 2007Celebration photos of the early years of veterinary Jan Strother or Rick Derrick for more a great success. If you have medicine to be used in the Centennial Book. information. not already volunteered, step Contact Arvle Marshall and Aaron Groth. up and join the fun! It will be 8. Be a movie producer! Our Centennial 5. Call your favorite industry partner/ Celebration will have a professionally a memorable year! Here are representative and encourage them to eight ways to promote Veterinary designed and edited DVD to be used in support the profession by giving money to speeches and at our booth. Submit the Medicine (and your practice) in the centennial celebration. This will be the your community during 2007: names of articulate clients who would largest public relations ever to be sponsored present stories about what his/her 1. Volunteer to be part of the Speakers Bureau by ALVMA. For more information call veterinarian has done for them. Submit for the 100 Year Centennial Celebration. We Barbara Monaghan and Charles Franz. stories and a brief bio to Mark Russell or will be giving speeches to civic and local 6. Be a volunteer at the ALVMA booth during Rick Derrick. groups like Rotary, churches, and schools the year. The booth is being professionally all throughout 2007. We will have sample The 100 Year Celebration is designed and constructed to be displayed an enormous task to undertake speeches prepared by David Hayes and a DVD throughout the state at premier events. prepared and edited by Rick Derrick. For and it will mean the involvement Events such as Panoply in Huntsville and, of veterinarians across the state more information please call Libby Coleman City Stages in Birmingham will provide a Todd or Charles Franz. to make it a huge success. When good opportunity to reach a lot of people called upon to help, please jump 2. Be a television star! Be a part of the media to tell what veterinarians do for them. We in with both feet and help promote interviews to begin Jan 07 throughout the will need veterinarians at the booth as well 100 years of a great profession! state. Learn how to be involved with the as one dressed in 100 year costume with media at a session this summer to prepare instruments of the day to talk “about the Sincerely, us for being in the spotlight. For more early years”. information please contact Libby Coleman 7. Help throw a party! We will be hosting Dr. Mark Russell Todd or Charles Franz. two parties during the 2007 Centennial Centennial Celebration Chairman

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20770 BriAdv_vet mag.indd 22 5/4/06 11:08:02 AM Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health News Dr. Habtemariam appointed Dean

r. Benjamin Biomedical Information R. Payton, management Systems; and DPresident Professor of Epidemiology of Tuskegee University and Biomedical appointed Dr. Tsegaye Informatics. Habtemariam as Dean of Dr. Habtemariam the College of Veterinary received the Bacheolor of Medicine, Nursing and Science degree in Animal Allied Health. The Sciences with Distinction appointment took from H.S.I. University, place on Ethiopia, the Doctor January 3, 2006. of Veterinary Medicine Prior to being degree from Colorado appointed as Dean, Dr. State University, the Master Habtemariam served of Preventive Veterinary as Associate Dean for Medicine degree and the Research and Graduate Doctor of Philosophy Dr. Tsegaye Habtemariam Studies since 1999; degree in Epidemiology current President deanship of Dr. Alfonza Director of the Center both from the University of the World Association Atkinson who served in for Computational of California at Davis. of Veterinary Educators. that capacity from 1999 Epidemiology, Dr. Habtemariam is the His appointment as Dean until his untimely death in Bioinformatics and Risk recipient of many honors follows the previous 2004. Analysis; Director of and awards and is the

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College receives Alabama in Birmingham birds. Video copies of the Wolfe named to $1 million gift Medical Center from forum are available by Alabama Livestock from 1959-1989. calling Dr. Larry Moore Hall of Fame Diabetes Trust at (334) 844-4095; VHS Dr. Dwight Wolfe Foundation Avian influenza tapes are $10 and DVDs has been named to the The Auburn forum videos are $20. Alabama Cattlemen’s University College of available Association Livestock Hall Veterinary Medicine has The college hosted Food animal of Fame, being inducted received a $1 million gift a public forum in April barns Feb. 24 in Montgomery. from the Birmingham- on avian influenza, a dedicated Dr. Wolfe, a professor based Diabetes Trust disease threatening global The college dedicated in the Department of Foundation to further its bird populations and its four new food animal Clinical Sciences, earned studies into the disease affecting some humans. barns April 9, marking his veterinary degree in that affects both humans It was designed to give the completion of the 1977 from Auburn and and animals. Most of information about the final phase of the John has worked 24 years with the gift, $900,000, will disease and the potential Thomas Vaughan Large the college, teaching be added to the Boshell consequences if it occurs Animal Teaching Hospital. senior students and Diabetes and Metabolic in the United States, Three of these state-of providing veterinary care Diseases Research and more specifically, the-art facilities have been to the state’s livestock. Program Endowment the effect it could have named in honor of faculty He served as head of the that was created in on Alabama’s $8 billion members Dr. Dwight food animal section for 2001, bringing the poultry industry. The Wolfe ’77 and Dr. Bob six years and another account total to $1.9 speakers included Drs. Carson ’73 and alumnus six years as head of the million. Interest from Ken Nusbaum, Fred Dr. David McClary ’74, a Department of Large the account is used to Hoerr and Haroldo member of the college’s Animal Surgery and support various diabetes Toro of the College of Alumni Advisory Council. Medicine. He was named research projects. Auburn Veterinary Medicine and A theriogenology 2004 Veterinarian of the will apply the remaining Joe Giambrone of the laboratory also has been Year by the Alabama $100,000 toward research College of Agriculture. named for Dr. Allen M. Veterinary Medical equipment and supplies. Dr. Nusbaum discussed Heath, who died in an Association. The Diabetes Trust public health concerns automobile accident Foundation was founded and the potential of three years ago. The new young AchieversY in 1964 by Dr. Buris avian flu being spread facilities include a beef named from Class R. Boshell along with to humans. Dr. Hoerr cattle receiving barn and of 1996 friends and colleagues. presented the potential hospital barn, both 9,100 The college honored Dr. Boshell, who died in impact of an avian square feet, and a dairy seven Young Achievers 1995, was a 1947 Auburn influenza outbreak on the milking barn and hospital during its 99th Annual agriculture graduate who poultry industry, and Dr. barn, measuring 5,110 Conference in April. attended the veterinary Giambrone talked about square feet each. Auburn The awards, based on college for two years epidemiologic surveillance veterinarians treated more professional achievement before transferring to of avian influenza. than 1,200 bovine cases and contributions to Harvard Medical School. Dr. Toro discussed his last year and have 75 society, are presented He served on the faculty groundbreaking research dairy and 60 beef cattle to select members of at the University of on a new vaccine for on-site as teaching herds. the graduating class

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from 10 years ago. This in Heidelberg, Germany; year’s recipients were Dr. Dr. Stephanie Phillips, Julie Gard, an assistant owner of Frederick professor in the dairy Veterinary Internal specialty in the college; Medicine in Frederick, Dr. Beth Gibbins, an Maryland; and Dr. Eileen ophthalmologist at the Snakard, a surgeon with Emergency and Specialty SouthPaws Veterinary Animal Medical Center Specialists and Emergency in Birmingham; Dr. Ted Center in Fairfax, Virginia. Hankes who operates The college Allen Animal Clinic in will honor its 2006 Gardendale and is a Distinguished Alumni, major in the U.S. Army Drs. Albert Corte Jr. Reserve Veterinary Corps; and Bill Carlton, during Dr. Dan Kuykendall, graduation May 9 and owner of Village in the next Alabama Veterinary Clinic in Veterinarian column. In Auburn; Dr. Chris Lanier, prior years, they were a major in the U.S. Army honored at the Annual Veterinary Corps stationed Conference.

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ver 50 exhibitors will be on hand to present the latest in technology, goods and Oservices. thursday, friday & saturday. Learn more about preventing respiratory disease in horses – friday, June 30 Hospital Design – Deciding What’s Right For You – friday, June 30 on’t miss out on the great Seafood Buffet (ticket required) and entertainment

Dby Magician Michael Baker – thursday evening, June 29 iscover the latest in Therapeutic and Aquatic Exercises for Small Animals D – friday, June 30 ORANGE BEACH

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Dr. Jane Nall Douthit, AUB ‘79 Dr. Corey Jones, LSU ‘03 Dr. Ralph W. Womer, Jr., AUB ‘69 128 Whisperwood Lane 132 R.B. Orr Road 1813 Jacobs Lane Madison, AL 35758 Hartselle, AL 35640 Auburn, AL 36830 Phone: 256/461-1306 Phone: 256/684-3546 Phone: 334/821-2048 Email: [email protected] Cell: 256/684-3546 Fax: 334/821-2001 State(s) were Licensed: AL, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] KY & TN State(s) where Licensed: AL State(s) where Licensed: AL, GA, Kind of Practice: SA only Kind of Practice: SA, LA, Mixed, FL & TX Specialty Training: Small Animal, Surgery, Relief Kind of Practice: SA only General Medicine & Surgery Region of Relief: North Alabama Region of Relief: States where Region of Relief: Birmingham & Appropriate Information: Special licensed. North Alabama interest in surge Appropriate Information: Available for daily, weekly or Dr. Thomas E. Dreher, AUB ‘88 Dr. H. Winston Pirtle, Sr., AUB ‘67 monthly relief work. 340 Turnberry Road 8560 U.S. Hwy 331 Birmingham, AL 35244 Montgomery, AL 36105 Dr. Donald C. Wood, AUB ‘68 Phone: 205/995-9351 Phone: 334/399-2059 2106 Kirkland Drive Cell: 205/601-4922 Fax: 334/288-4083 Auburn, AL 36832 Fax: 205/995-9351 Email: [email protected] Phone: 334/826-3692 (AL) Email: [email protected] State(s) where Licensed: AL 239/389-4877 (FL) State(s) where Licensed: AL Kind of Practice: Mixed Email: [email protected] Kind of Practice: SA Exclusive Region of Relief: State of State(s) where Licensed: AL & FL Region of Relief: Birmingham or Alabama - prefer within 100 miles Kind of Practice: SA within 100 miles of Montgomery Region of Relief: AL Appropriate Information: Will AUB = AUBURN UNIVERSITY bring vehicle stocked and equipped LSU = LOUISIANA STATE UNIV. for equine and cattle calls.

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ALvMA cLAssifieD veterinarian. We need incredibly proficient surgeons specialists. Service to our referring veterinarians is ADVERTISING POLICY who are personable, motivated and enthusiastic to also strongly attended to. If you are interested in ALVMA Members Non-Members join our winning TEAM (over 88,000 surgeries since working in a growing area with a high-level clientele; $2.50 per line $5.00 per line 1997). Excellent compensation for those who want many opportunities for cultural, sporting, and outdoor Ads will run for one quarter and must be renewed in to make a real difference for animals. Send resume to activities in a pleasant climate; please send resume writing, by fax of email. TEAM, P.O. Box 591, Westbrook, CT 06498. Attn: Search to C. Shuler, All Pets Emergency & Referral Center, The editor reserves the right to accept, reject or modify Committee, or to [email protected]. For 6460 Highway 9 North, Alpharetta, GA 30004; material as deemed necessary to accommodate the info. visit www.everyanimalmatters.org. phone (678) 366-2500; [email protected]. publication format. Authors will be notified if the submission is deemed inappropriate. Material submitted will not be returned. Control your financial destiny. Salary plus high Chief of Staff / Partner Veterinarians If you wish to place a classified ad, send a copy of the percentage quarterly bonus. Fourth associate needed Banfield, The Pet Hospital seeks Associate Veterinarians ad to ALVMA, P.O. Box 3514, Montgomery, AL 39109. for AAHA SA practice in Huntsville. Benefits include and Partner doctors for our Decatur, and Spanish Fort, You may e-mail ad to [email protected] or fax ad to profit sharing, medical and dental insurance with AL hospitals, as well as our Pensacola and Panama 334/270-3399 attention: Tammy Wallace. ownership possible. Less than a 40 hour work week. City, FL hospitals. Outstanding comp/benefits, The ALVMA does not endorse any of the classified ads. No emergency duty. Exceptionally large support production-based bonuses, paid vacation and staff, well-equipped, including Caris Ultrasound with holidays, continuing education allowance, and career 2 VETERINARIANS WANTED: Beautiful and colorflow Doppler, etc. Call Rick at 256/759-7481, development programs. Contact Stephanie Sullivan- progressive practice in Burlington, NC seeks 2 full fax 256/882-2543. Shaw at 352/409-2808, email stephanie.sullivan- time veterinarians to add to our excellent staff. [email protected] or visit www.banfield.net. 24 hours, Interesting case load, lots of referrals. Emergency veterinarians needed for rapidly growing Orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, blood gas, doppler, small animal, referral-only, specialty practice in Chief of Staff / Partner Veterinarians laser cell counter, blood bank, etc... 4 day work Alpharetta, Georgia. All Pets Emergency & Referral Banfield, The Pet Hospital seeks Associate week, salary very generous. New grads encouraged. Center is committed to providing an environment of Veterinarians and Partner doctors for our Mobile, AL Contact: [email protected] committed professionals working in an atmosphere hospital. Outstanding comp/benefits, production- which promotes the optimal well-being for our based bonuses, paid vacation and holidays, One of the nation’s most successful mobile feline spay/ patients and clients. We have unbeaten support continuing education allowance, and career neuter clinics, located on the beautiful Connecticut staff of caring, service-oriented nurses, technicians, development programs. Contact Stephanie Sullivan- shoreline, has openings for a part-time and a full-time and receptionists. Enjoy working in a professional Shaw at 352/409-2808 email stephanie.sullivan- environment with close interaction with the [email protected] or visit www.banfield.net.

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P ttend the Conference Kick-off party with a wine and cheese reception Asponsored by all of our fine exhibitors. thursday evening, June 29 ORANGE BEACH

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