Bellwether 36 | Spring 1994

Alan Kelly Named School's Acting Dean Alan Kelly, professor of pathology and chairman of the Department of

Dr. Kelly completed his undergraduate work at the University of Reading. England, and took his veterinary degree

Pathobiology at the University of

at the University of Bristol. also in England. After dectding on a

Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary

research career in pathobiology, Kelly earned a Ph.D. in

Medicine, has been named Acting Dean

Pathology in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Penn

of the School, effeCLive January I,

in 1967.

His researcb projects have been funded by the Muscular

1994.

Dr. Kelly will head the School until a pem1anent replacement for Edwin J. Andrews can be found. Andrews, Dean of the School since 1987, announced last June that he would be

Dystropy Association of America, the National Cancer Institute, the NIH. and other sources.

Dr. Kelly is author of numerous research papers and book chapters, and is in demand as a speaker at scientific symposia

stepping down from the post on December 31, 1993. The search

around the world. He is a past recipient of the Lindback

committee for Andrews' replacement has been appointed.

Distinguished Teaching Award rtt the University.

From the Dean Presently the School and the

Casey's budget for the amount of $ 1 4.2

tion that is available for students in the

University are in states of transition as

million. Although we are grateful to the

professional curriculum and the direc­ tions veterinary medicine is likely to take

we change from one administration to

Governor for this amount, it means we

another. President-EI.ect Judith Rodin

must apply to the University for $5.1

in the next century. Over the next several

Wtll <�ssume office on the first of July

million of additional funding to balance

months. the faculty will debate these

and will be joined by her newly nomi­

next year's budget.

issues and attempt to build a consensus

nated provost. Dr. Stanley Chodorow.

Now we must start to devise ways

about what must be done in the future to

Dr. Chodorow is associate chancellor

of obtaining more adequate and stable

preserve the preeminence of our School.

for academic planning at University of

funding from the General Assembly for

We hope this blueprint will ease the tran­

California, San Diego. and dean o f its

FY ·95-'96 and beyond. We must also

sition for our new dean and eagerly await

School of Arts and Humanities. We wel­

address a level of tuition that is

the appointment.

come them both and enthusiastically

approaching $20,000 per annum and is

Alan M. Kelly, B.V.Sc.,

look forward to ex.panding the academic

prohibitive for too many students. An

M.R.C.V.S., Ph.D.

ex.cellence of our School under their

addittonal issue is the level o f speclaliza-

Acting Dean

leaclership. Or. Choclorow is a pilrticu­ larly interesting choice as provost; he is a medieval historian but started his acad­ emic career as a pre-veterinary student at Cornell. He has a love of animals, has worked on farms. and knows a good deal about our profession.

Within the School, the search com­ mittee for the Gilbert S. Kahl) Dean of Veterinary Medicine is making good progress and hopes to be a bl e to offer a list of candidates to President Rodin by late summer.

The School's new leadership will immediately have to face many issues that are critical to our future. In anticipa­ tion of this, the faculty is now involved in the creation of a long-range strategic plan that will outline the School's devel­ opment needs for the remaining years of this century. Our fiscal stability and the level of tuition are major concerns. For

FY '94-'95 we are included in Governor

Willian1 Kllhaurn�. a co·eXeCu/Or ufthl! es101e ofElizabelh Lowe ptesems a check 10 William Sclloulbel, ('l•atmlall afthe Sth1101'.f Board of Ow!rsecrs. and Dean Edwin J. Andrews,

Veterinary School's Deanship Endowed Through his Charing Cross Research

GilbertS.

rime," said Claire Fagin, Penn's Interim

Kahn of Miami,

President. ''An endowed chair lends pres­

Florida made a

tige to the deanship at a time when we are

Penn's VeterinarySchool on granuloma­

gift to the

searching for a new dean of the Vet

tous meningo-encephalitis, an inflamatory

University of

School, and will help us to anract the very

disease of the central nt:rvous system;

Pennsylvania to

best leader to hold this important position."

epilepsy; and kidney disease. lie is a

endow and name

Kahn said that he is very happy to

Fund, Kahn has supported research at

major contributor to the Dr. M. Josephine

the deanship of

follow the family tradition of supporting

Deubler Dean·sScholars fund in the

itsSchool of

the University of Pennsylvania and that

VeterinarySchool.

Kahn serves as president of the

Veterinary Medicine. Kahn, a member of

helping theSchool of Veterinary

the Anrtenberg publishing family. is a

Medicine reflects his interest in animal

Animal WelfareSociety ofSouth Florida.

well known breeder and exibitor of pure­

welfare and canine health issues.

Inc., an organization that established and

bred dogs.

Kahn, an internationally know judge

supports a low cost spay/neuter clinic and a hOS]JiLal that J.HOVldt:.S fuJI St:: rvlc,;e Vt::lel i­

The GilbertS. Kal111 Deart uf

uf toy uugs aou a number ur terr·ier anu

Veterinary Medicine at Penn is the first

non-sporting breeds. exibits and breeds

nary care. He is a member of the execu­

endowed veterinary deanship in North

Japanese Chins, long-coated Chihuahuas,

tive commiuee of the Concert Association

America. An international ,o;earch for a

andShih Tzu. He is the delegate of the

of Florida, Inc., a group that brings the

Veterinary School dean is under way a:)

Japanese Chin Club of America to the

best in the world of dance and music to

Dean Dr. Edwin J. Andrews stepped

Ameriean Kennel Club and a member of

South Florida.

down at the end of December.

the board of directors and executive com­

Kahn's gift created the 15th en­

mittee of The Dog Museum. He is one of

dowed chair at the School of Veterinary

the furure of the VeterinarySchool and

the few American members of The

Medicine and the l32nd chair endowed

couldn't have come at a more opportune

Kennel Club (England).

during The Campaign for Penn,

"Gilbert Kahn·s gift is important for

Veterinary School announces Mari Lowe Center for Comparative Oncology radiation therapy unit and a megavolt­

Philadelphia; Pr. Dean Richardson.

University of PennsylvaniaSchool of

age, high energy linear accelerator which

Charles W. Raker Assistant Professor of

Veterinary Medicine has provided the

will greatly enhance the ability to Heat a

EquineSurgery, Department of Clinical

endowment for theSchool's new Mari

variety of tumors in animals.

Studies. New Bolton Center: Dr. Michael

The largest gifl' ever to the

Lowe Center for Comparative Oncology.

The Mari Lowe Center for

Goldschmidt, professor of pathology,

A gift of more than $4 million was made

Comparative Oncology will support can­

Department of Pathobiology; Dr. John

by the Estate of Elizabeth Lowe, an ani­

cer research in dogs and cats. "The

Glick, professor of mecidine, director, Cancer Center, School of Medicine; and

mal lover fromSilverSpring. MD. Ms.

endowment will provide the critical

Lowe. over the years, had brought sev­

resources to create a national center of

Dr. Peter Nowell. Gaylord P. Hamwell

eral of her dogs to the Veterinary

excellence to support. the research of top

Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine.

Hospital of the University of

veterinary oncologists and their col­

Pennsylvania for treatment. She stipu­

leagues with overlapping interests in

The first objectives of the Center an�:

lated that the program endowed at the

medical genetics, immunology. pathol­

l. To consolidate the comparative oncol­

School be named for Mari, her beloved

ogy, molecular biology, toxicology,

ogy effort in the Department of

Afghan Hound.

environmental medicine and other

ClinicalStudies. Philadelphia and to

fields," said Andrews.

supplement it by recruiting an interna­

''The Mari Lowe Center for Comparative Oncology will be the first

Dr. Narayan G. Avadhani, Jlarriet

fully endowed center at theSchool.-' said

Ellison Wobdward Professor of

former Dean Edwin .I, Andrews. ''The

Biochemistry, has been appointed direc­

center will be multidisciplinary and will

tor of the Center and an advisory board

bridge a number of specialities within

has been formed. The members are: Dr.

theSchool. such as oncology, radiation

Michael Atchison, assistant professor of

oncology, surgery, medicine. and

biochemistry, Department of Animal

immunology, as well as basic research

Biology: Dr. Ralph L. Brinster, Richard

tional level oncologist.

2. To stimulate clinical and basic research interest and bring together basic research and clinical scientists.

3. To establish a molecular djagnostic facility for cancer.

The Mari Lowe C'enter for Com­ parative Oncology is the first of several

and will strengthen theSchool's leader­

King Mellon Professor of Reproductive

endowed centers rheSchool hopes to

ship in small animal oncology."

Physiology, Deparlment of Animal

create in the future in areas such as med­

Biology; Dr. Urs Giger, associate profes­

ical genetics, infectious diseases. equine

An important component will b e .the Mari Lowe Radiation Oncology

sor of medicine and medical genetics,

sports medicine, environmental medi·

Facility with a low energy orthovoltage

Department of Clincial Studies,

cine, and critical care, among others.

Computer Models for a Farm Eco-System Today's dairy fanner must be a superb livestock and business manager,

cow in the intestine. But if there is too

the nutrient properties of the manure that

much protein excess ammonia is pro­

will be applied to the fields- "Jf you use

an agronomist, economist, soil, water,

duced and is excreted in urine and

reasonably fresh manure the urea in it

and waste management expert.

manure, where. over time it is convened

has not been convened to nitrates. Such

Awareness of the long-tenn impact of

into nitrate by another set of bacteria.

fresh manure is best for rapidly g rowing

agricultural run-of on streams, rivers and

This nitrate then is discharged into the

p l ant s because they can easil y convert

ground water has led to legislation gov­

soil to enter the ground water_"

eming the number of anima l s a farmer

urea to nitrogen. On the down side, urea

The issue is further complicated by

in a lagon or on the ground is convened

can keep on a given piece of land and

the ract that microbial protein alone is

how the disposal of animal waste is han­

not enough to keep a cow in good he al th

If you use aged and solidified manure as

dled. The fanner has the fonnidable task

and high milk production. The feed must

fertilizer, you add nitrates which are

of maintaining a profitable dairy herd

be balanced in such a way to provide

available more slowly to the plants and

with minimal impact on the lane!.

car bohydrates that supply energy, just

can leach into groun d. In pl ann i ng crop­

This complex task is only possible

by bacteria to ammonia that evaporates.

enough protein to be utilized by the bac­

ping strategies one must take into con­

with the aid of computer models.

teria, and additional protein that can be

sideration the nature of the soil and the

Researchers at Penn's Center for Animal

absorbed by the cow in the i11testines. To

fanning methods." Today fields are not

Health and ProductiVity at the New

plowed but disced and fertilized by

Bolton Center campus. who earlier

manure injection to reduce the exposure

developed a feeding strategy model for

of manure to air.

"We are examining many different

dairy herds, are now looking to create a more complex model to integrate not

models," said Dr. Ferguson. " Our aim is

only feeding strategies but also cropping

to build integrated models that utilize

and planting strategies to keep the pro­

information on soil, agronomy, water.

duction and health of a herd a t a maxi­

and feeding efficiency so that a program

mum while reducing its environmental

can be tailored to the individual farm.

impact.

We also need to integrate into this the

"We are looking at the entire dairy

lactation cycle of the various groups in

fann, its soil composition, and the feed

the herd because nutrition requirements

crops tha t can be grown economically

vary depending on the stage in the cycle

utilizing the animal waste$," said Dr.

of lactation. Such a model musr do its

James Ferguson assistant professor of

calc u lations rapidly it can't take all

nutrition_ "At first we looked mainly at

day." Modem computers and advanced

feeding strategies for production and

software make this a feasibility.

,

,

health, and we didn't worry too much

The New Bolton Center researchers have developed a redu ced protein feed­

about the waste products and their com­

position. However, manure and urine

add to the complex1ty, it must be taken

contribute to nitrate pollution of soil and

in to account what kind of feed crops can

tion and decreased nitrate output. It also

water and we began to develop feeding

be raised economically by the farmer.

reduced the feed costs for a 400-head

fonnulas to reduce the level of nitrates in dairy cow wastes . .

soil and the plan tings it will suppor1

Cows have a complex digestion

said Dr. Ferguson. Then we build a

model that encompasses the enti(e cycle

system where food is broken down with

feeding and a cropping program_ The

from growing feed crops to milk produ c­

.

'"We look at the composition of the

.

..

'

ing program that increased milk produc­

herd by $100,000 annually. This is just

the first step. By developing a computer

the aid of bacteria and bacterial products

cropping p rogram is not just for one year

tion to fertilizing of croplands to plant­

are a bsor bed by the cow ln it intestines.

but for three to five years, considering

i ng, the New Bolton Center researchers

When feeding a cow, the bacteria must

crop rotation and fenili z.ing with manure.

hope to develop a strategy that will

be kept in mind, in essence cow and bac­

The land may be ideal for alfalfa, but

enable the farmer to have maximum milk

teria must be fed. "We must look at what

alfalfa fixes nitrogen in the :)oil from the

production with minimal environmental

happens to the fee d in the cow's rumen,"'

air and when fed as silage. contains too

consequences whiLe making a profit.

The work at Penn is supported by

said Dr. Ferguson. "The bacteria need

much protein. We may recommend that

protein for the fem1entation process that

the alfalfa be fed as hay and that a rye

USDACRS m oneys , Pennsylvania Fam1

breaks down the cellulose into volatile

cover crop follow the alfalfa to take up

Bureau, Friends of Pennsylvania

fatty acids and starch to provide energy

the nitrogen in the soil."

Agriculture, Pennsylvani.a Department of

sources. Bacteria break down protein

The model also has to take into

Agriculture, Center for Animal Health

into ammonia which is then converted 10

account the requirem ent of ot her feed

and Productivity at New B ohon Ce11ter.

microbial protein that i-; absorbed by the

plantS, such as com, beets or grass and

and a number of corporations. •

2

Toxicologist joins diagnostic laboratory Housing and industrial develop­ ments are encroaching on fann land. exposing food animals and horses to more natural and man-made toxins.

Depending on the toxin, they may cause. for example. a mild illness and subse­ quent reduction of mear. milk or egg pro­ duction. or they may be fatal. But trying to figure out the precise toxin requires a veterinary toxicologist and series of sophisticated tests.

The Agriculture Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory at New Bolton Center now has such a specialist on staff and will be setting up a toxicology diag­ nostic laboratory. Dr. Robert Poppenga came to Penn in December from the vet­ erinary school at Michigan State University where he served as assistant professor of toxicology. ''The potential for poisonings in animals is great," said Dr. Poppenga.

"Animal poisons include plant and mold toxins. metals. ag.richemicals such as

insecticides, feed additives and veterinary drugs. Our task will be to try to prevent exposure of animals to such toxins, or, if exposure has occurred. ensure that the substance is identified and removed to protect other animals on the fann. In addition, the toxicology laboratory will be an infonnation and referral resource for veterinarians and the agriculture com­ munity in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Poppenga will set up the toxicol­ ogy laboratory at the School as part of the tri-partite laboratory system established by the Pennsylvania Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission in 1992.

"While the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Diagnostic Laboratory at Summerdale will continue to offer basic toxicology analyses, the toxicology laboratory at New Bolton Cenrer will be the primary laboratory for the diagnosis of animal poisonings within the Commonwealth," he said.

Veterinary toxicology is not simple

as so many different species are involved. "For example," Dr. Poppenga explained, "monensin, an anticoccidias­ tat routinely added to chicken feed, is highly toxic and potentially fatal to horses: or, cows can tolerate high copper levels in water while sheep will become extremely ill at such level�. Ordinary substances like salt, too. can act as a toxin if they are consumed in excess.''

While Dr. Poppenga's base will be at New Bolton Center and his main focus will be on food animals and horses, he will be available for consultation by small animal practitioners.

Dr. Poppenga received his veteri­ nary degree from the University of Illinois in 1978 and his Ph.D. degree in veterinary toxicology in 1987 from the same institution. He worked at the Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine from 1987 until I 993. He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Toxicology.

VHUP to construct Harold H. Fehr Emergency Service Pavilion Harold H. Fehr, a 1923 graduate of the University's Wharton School, made a major planned gift to the School of Veterinary Medicme to renovate the Emergency Service. The Emergency Service, one of the busiest areas of the hospital. is the cornerstone of the Center for Veterinary Critical Care (CVCC)­ the first wholly integrated small animal veterinary critical care unit in the world.

More than 8.000 visits are made to the Emergency Service annually.

The Harold H. Fehr Emergency Service Pavilion will significantly enhance the hospital's ability to provide the finest emergency care to seriously ill and injured small animals.

Dr. Joan Hendricks, Vice Chair of the Department of Clinical Studies in Philadelphia and Co-Director of the CVCC, says of the gift: "All of us at VHUP are thrilled by Mr. Fehr's gen­ erosity. Although VHUP has the best Emergency .Service at a veterinary school. renovations have been needed for

Dr. KPmreth Droban, directOr of\IHUP's Emergency Serl'ice, Barry Stupine. director of\IHUP, and Mr

and Mrs. Harold H. Fthr du n ng a visit to VHUP's Emergency Serv1ce

some time to accommodate our large caseload. With the Jlarold H. Fehr Emergency Service Pavilion, our facility will now rival the most advanced trauma/emergency treatment and diagnostic centers in human medicine."

The renovation is expecred to be completed later this fall. The Emergency Service will temporarily relocate to another part of the hospital while the ren­ ovations are underway and remain open for business.

J

IL-12 shows promise as adjuvant in vaccines Scientists at the University of

appears that TL-12 helps to regulate

destroy the pathogen, and is referred to

Pennsylvania Schoo( of Veterinary

inflammation and the immune response

as cell-mediated immunity, while the

Medicine and The Wistar Institute have

to bacteria and other infectious agents,

other requires the production of antibod­

shown that lnterleukin-12 (IL-12) dra­

and possibly to H!V.''

ies. and is known as humoral immunity.

matically enhances the effectiveness of a

The finding is important because.

Tt is now known that particular CD4+ T cell subsets determine which

vaccine against leishmaniasis in labora­

by using llr l2, scientists may be able to

tory mice and suggests that lL-12 may be

boost immune responses to other dis­

of these responses develop following

extremely useful as an adjuvant in vac­

eases. such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

immunization. The CD4+ T cells that

cines against other infectious diseases.

rt has even been suggested by Dr. Jonas

direct the development of cell-me-diated

An adjuvant is a substance that when

Salk (Science. May 1993) that IL-12

immunity are known as Th I cells, while

added to a vaccine is capable of strength­

might be used as an adjuvant in preven­

those responsible for the development

ening its effectiveness in protecting an

tive or post-exposure vaccination to

of humoral immunity are known as

Individual against a disease. The findings

AlOS. The work of Dr. Trinchieri has

Th2 cells.

were published in the January t4, 1994

previously shown that in a test tube IL-

issue of Science.

12 can indeed correc1 some of the

An essential role of adjuvants in vaccines is to direct the development of

immunological deficiency of blood cells

these CD4+ T cell subsets, such that the

that can cause severe disfigurement and

taken from HIV patients (Journal of

appropriate Th subset expands and a pro­

even death, and in the last six years has

Experimental Medicine. March 1992).

tective immune response is generated.

been targeted by the World Health

and these results have recently been

However, i.n the past it has been poorly

''Leishmaniasis is a tropical disease

Organization for the development of a

extended by a study at !he National

understood now adjuvants perform this

vaccine,'' says Or. Phillip Scott, assistant

Cancer Institute (Science. December 10,

role. Based on the current study, it has

professor at the University of

l993). Genetics Institute, Inc. in

now been established that IL-12 primes

Pennsyl¥ania School of Veterinary

Massachusetts hopes to begin Phase l tri­

animals for the cell-mediated lype of

Medicine and senior author of the article.

als of lL-12 in HIV-positive patients

immune response. Since elimination of

'·Jn addi1ion, experimental infec1ions

soon (Science. OcLOber 8, 1993).

with the protoz.oan parasite causing this

Protective immunity induced by

the parasite, Leishmania. requires cell­ mediated immunity, inclusion of IL-12

disease, known as Leishmania major,

vaccination is dependent upon the capac­

with the vaccine leads to the develop­

have frequently been used to understand

ity of the vaccine to elicit the appropriate

ment of protection.

basic immunologic responses associated

immune response to either resist, control

IL-) 2 was fi(Sl discovered at Wistar

with many different infec1ions."

or elimina1e the pathogen (disease-caus­

in the late I 980's by a research group led

"IL-12 has a key role in regulating the immune system and may also be

ing organism). Depending upon the

by Dr. Trinchieri, and tater was purified

palhogen, protec1ioo may require very

and cloned in 1989 in collaboration with Genetics TnstiLute. •

involved in several diseases." says

djfferent types of immune responses.

Giorgio Trinchieri. M.D .. professor at

One 1ype of immune response is associ­

Wistar and a discoverer of JL-12. "It

ated with the development of cells that

Martha Lubell

A veterinarian and her clients reach out From time to lime we repon on unusual

sort of adopting the Lakota Sioux of

activities of one of our alumnae/i.

South Dakota. since !hey are by far the

Following is a report oy Eileen Rowan.

poorest of all our North American

V'77, who, together with her clients. has

Indians. The reservation runs 85%

reached out to the Lakota Sioux of South

unemployment and 50% welfare. There

Dakota.

are no major cities anywhere close by.

Their reservation lacks rich mineral

It all started 4 years ago when T

deposits, and !here ts no tourism. Forget

visited Taos, New Mex.ico on a skL trip.

gambling casinos...there is no population

and began reading up on the local Pueblo

to pull from.

Indian culture. We began sending feath­

So now we have an ongoing com­

ers and an occasional fur pelt to the Taos

mitment to send out badly needed warm clothes for the bitter cold winters. Old

Pueblo Indians, for use on their Native American dress. lt has progressed 10 our 4

The five StORr ar Dis11ey's MrJ[iic Kinf!,dom

ski clothes are prized, and given to

teenagers who live in remote areas of the reservation where they have to bring in wood and water. We also send any type of bird feathers. and old fur coats, muffs, etc. Even fake fur is sent for the younger children's dress costumes. To a schooJ art teacher we send costume jewelry rhat can be taken apart for the beads, tupper­ ware containers for clay, old dense wool blankets for printing projects, and old hair dryers that blow (heat not needed).

H.ard back books are sent lo a middle school library that had practically no books on the shelves during my visit in September 1993. Fiction for the 5-8th grade is needed.

There are 12 Headstart programs where we send wooden puzzles, roys, stufied animals and clothes for 3-5 year aids. The director of Headstart also dis­ tributes clothes to adults and other age children for us, as well as the fur to fancy dancers, since she is a traditional Indian herself and participates in Pow Wow dances.

Our special project for 1993 was to raise the money needed to bring two Lakota Sioux children and a Sioux teacher to Orlando. Florida for a week.

The teacher bought another two ticket.s. one for her husband (also Sioux) and one for her four year old child. We were able to raise $850 to pay for the food for everyone. I donated a time share condo week just outside Disney World, and paid for the minivan. Clients donated multiday passes to Disney, and Sea World agreed to sign everyone in for a day. thanks to a nudge by their aqua veterinarians. A Florida veterinarian arranged more passes to Disney. l went to Florida with two full suitcases of donated clothes, and another suitcase half full of toys and stuffed animals. bubble bath, candy, etc., they were used to decorate the condo prior to their arrival.

During the week we saw the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, Sea World, the Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, the Atlantic Ocean and an outlet mall. We even had two tickets to a Knicks/Orlando basket­ ball game donated by a Florida lawyer we met down there, who liked what we were doing. The same lawyer also took our Sioux father to play golf. Needless to say. they were thrilled with it aiL Our speciaI project for 1994 is to

Mtdwel and S/tawndai Prue "'ilh "Ciup and Dalf!."

bring a Sioux high school student to Lo.ng Island for part of the summer. Edy Harrison, a 5'11" girl, wants to be a vet­ erinarian. She has two ponies that live loose on the prairie behind her trailer home, in addition to three dogs, some chickens and many cats. Our clinic counter top cookie jar accepts donations from our clients. and clients also sign up to take Edy to work with them for a day to see other career options. So far we have lined up a day with an M.D. radiol­ ogist, a dialysis nurse, a physical thera­ pist. a wildlife biologist, a teacher of retarded and handicapped children, an equine veterinarian and a house appraiser, as well as the time she' II spend at the Bayville Animal Clinic.

Other clients have agreed to take Edy into Manhattan, to the ocean. out sailing, fishing and even to a day at the beauty parlor. The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has offered to give her a tour of the Small Animal Hospital, as well as New Bolton Center. We are stjll looking for a fre­ quent flyer ticket for Edy. or a sizable donation to purchase one.

For Christmas 1993 we 'adopted' 65 Sioux Indians on the Rosebud Reservation, with presents bei n g sent out of both wrapped new gifts, as well as

clean, good used clothes and toys. We had all ages represented from just born to senior citizens. The thank you notes are coming in now. and we put them up on the clinic walls for everyone to read. The children's pictures are a hiL Pen-pal rela­ tionships are starting. and birthday pre­ sents are planned tO go out nex1.

Two clients are currently planning a trip to the reservation this summer to look up their new Indian friends. They have been invited ro l>hare a sweat lodge ceremony, go to a Pow Wow, and observe a Sun Dance ceremony, a very special event usually closed to non­ Indians.

The experience of doing all this has been a great way to leam about another culture and another way of life. By bringing Edy Harrison to Bayville this summer, we will expose her to suburban and urban life for the l!rst time. She will see traffic, crowds, friendly strangers and many different careers. We hope to give her a headstart on college so that when she leaves the reserv;ttion for college. she' II fin ish college with a good career choice. and not rerum home within months of matriculation, scared off by the 'big city scene·. In our tiny way we are trying to make a difference in or1e town on the prairie re-;ervation.

24th Annual Canine Symposium The 24th consecutive edition of the Canine Symposium ''Your Veterinarian and Your Dog'' was held on Jan uary '29, 1994 at VHlJP. Following are summaries of the fuculty presentations.

Canine Reproduction Understanding the physiology of reproduction is the first step in ensuring the health of breeding bitches and their offspring. Dr. Margret I . c�,.,al, medical

genetics and pediatrics n.:sident ar the

and then falls during the qUiescent anestrus phase.

Before mating dogs. said Dr. Casal.

hypothyro1d1sm. autOimmune drseases and infections of the reproductive organs. Both brucellosis and canine her­

it is important to assess their breeding

pes virus may be sexually transmitted

suitability. Male dogs and bitches should

and can mar fertility in dOgs� neither

School, described normal canine repro­

come from thrifty litlers and from a bitch

shows obvious clinical signs and both

ductive cycles and abnormalnie:; affect­

who has cycled regularly and experi­

ing fertilny, pregnancy and parturition,

enced no problems during parturition and

can lead to spontaneous abortions.

and she presented some basic prin ciples

whelping. Fit breeding dogs show no

of sound breeding management in dogs.

signs of genetic defects and rest negative

diminish fertility in the male dog, as can

for the bacterial infection, brucellosis.

ovarian cysts, pyometra and vaginal

ro middle-siz.ed male dogs reach puberty

Male dogs should undergo semen evalu­

hyperplasia i n the bitch.

and birches experience their first heat

ation prior to breeding.

At about 6-12 months of age, small

cycle: small to middle-siz.ed bitches cycle every 6-8 month<; throughout life.

Tumors in sex organs, persistent

frenulum and testicular torsion may

Abortion and abnormal fetal devel­

Pregnancy, accompanied by a fall

opment may result from trauma. vaccina­

in estrogen and a rise in progesterone.

tions and certain medications given dur­

can ofren bP rletec1ed by palpation as

Ing pregnancy> as we ll (Is from sponta­

nine days and is marked by rising estro­

early as day L8. After about day 24,

neous drops in progesterone.

gen levels and bloody vaginal discharge.

ultrasound can be used to monitor fetal

During the nine day estrus (.heat) phase

heart rare and growth.

Proesrrus in the bitch la�rs seven to

which follows, estrogen levels peak,

Gestation generally lasts 58-72 days

Dysfunctional hormone systems of either the bitch or the puppies can obstruct the normal cascade of events which induces labor. One of the most

vaginal discharge appe..trs slightly watery

and, about one week before parturition,

and the bitch allows mating.

the bitch's temperature, normally 101.5

common birthing problems, said DL

degrees, starts to drop. A sudden pJunge

Casal, is uterine inertia, a condition in which the uterus fails to contract; it may

"The easiest way to determine that the dog is in heat i s to follow its behav­

in temperature to as low as 95 degrees

ior,'' said Dr. Casal, ''but not all dogs act

typically occurs 12-24 hours before

be caused by calcium deficiency, hypo­

like they're in heat, so it is important to

birth, Dr. Casal recommended measuring

glycemia. large litter size and acute

use other metnods too.''

the birch's temperature regularly, begin­ ning about two weeks before the

formed and dead fetuse$ may also inter­

progesterone assays with vaginal smears

expected due date and monitoring bc:hav­

rupt parturition.

ro pinpoint the optimal time for breeding.

ioral signs. which may include restless­

Dr. Casal recommended combining

fatigue. The presence of oversized, mal­

Multiple factors play a role in

ness, appetite loss and nesting. The first

successful breeding, said Dr. Casal,

lation and the uterus for pregnancy.

puppy is normally born three to six hours

and veterinary attention should be sought

luteinizing hormone (LH) begins to rise.

after labor begins. with a 30-60 minute

if problems develop during mating, pregnancy or birthing. "Many of the

As the estrogen prepares the ova for ovu­

and ovulation occur� about two days

interval between puppies.

Fertility in the male dog and the

after the Ui surge. Progesterone, which

bitch may be impaired by chromosomal

birth can be avoided with proper

mainwins the pregnancy, remains ele­

aberrations, abnonnalitics in sexual

management." •

vated throughout the next St;Jge, diestrus.

development, malnutrition, obesity,

Progesterone levels begin their ascent,

causes of infertility and problems during

.t.C.

Genetic Diseases in the Dog Sometimes you take the bad with

that thi3 ��pan and parcel of breeding

somes are nor very distinct. "They're a

the good. That's especi a l l y true with

toy dogs. We've actually changed the

lot harder to sort out, and there's still no

purebred dogs. said Dr. Peter Jezyk.

structure of their cranial bones.

good consensus as to numbering chro­

adjunct associate professor of medical

"lf it were not genetic. you would

mosomes in dogs," he said.

And while unanswered questions

genetics at the School. Preserving cher­

see it with the same frequency through­

ished conformation. behavior and ath­

o u t all breeds. When you see reports

letic traits in dogs often means selecting

from other places around the world of

ders - which result from mutations on

inadvertently for genetic abnormalities.

identical conditions, not only does it

more than one gene- molecular resting i s

Fortunately. significant advancements in the diagnosis and management of canine

reinforce that it is. in fact, a genetic con­

rapidly being refined for other genetic

dition. but it also gives you some idea of

conditions.

genetic diseases arc well under way, and

how widespread it is in the population.··

Diagnostic innovations are also

Determining that a disease is

being applied to familial metabolic disor­

w i l l enable breeders to identify sound

still shroud many of the polygenic disor­

stock. Dr. Jezyk discussed the manifesta­

genetic is only half the battle: mapping

tions. diagnostic method�- including

its mode of ihheritance is the other halt.

errors of metabolism ln domestic animals

mer.abolic screening. and therapeutic

Most genetic diseases are inherited as

typically include growth retardation,

schemes relevant to several types of heri­

autosomal rece sive traits. Affected indi­

facial dysmorphism, skeletal malforma­

table disorders in dogs.

viduals of both genders have two defec­

tions. organomegaly. ocular lesions and

tive genes as a result of matings of par­

neurologic abnormalities.

Whether genetic defects result from

ders. Clinical man ifestations of i nborn

Type 11 tyrosinemia, seen rarely i n

numerical alterations or structural

ents who may or may not phenotypically

rearrangements in the genome. their clin­

-or clinically- manifest the disorder.

dog . i s manifested b y dermatitis, lack­

ical effects are usually far-reaching

Genetic defects may also result from

lustre hair coat. ulcerated mouth and

within affected individuals.

anomalies on sex chromosomes.

"Chromosomal aberrations gener­

Dr. Jezyk described a study at Penn

pads. and ocular tyrosine crystals. It i s caused b y a deficiency of tyrosine

ally are those types of diseases in which

which examined familial

there are widespread anomalies and a

immune deficiency in basset hounds.

ble for breaking down tyrosine in the

number of systems are affected." said

Since abnormal pups were males who

blood.

Dr. Jezyk.

died by four months of age, the

Congenital hypothyroidism, seen i n

aminotransferase. the enzyme respom:i-­

"Showing this enzyme deficiency i s

researchers concluded that the disease is

enough to define it a s a genetic disease,''

X-1 inked and transmitted through het­

erozygous (I normal gene. I abnormal

said Dr. Jezyk.

schnauzers. manifests itself through abnormal facial and body structure. obe­

gene) mothers.

sive growth records i s also key. ''Growth

boxers, Scottish deerhounds and giant

sity. coat dullness and mental torpor.

Short-limbed dwarfism, observed ln

"Thyroid hormone has a great affect on

Samoyeds and Labrador retrievers, pre­

brain development," Dr. Jezy . k said. "and

sents a more complicated scenario.

the dullness that these animals show is.

Afflicted dogs typically have shortened.

He added that access to comprehen­ information is one of the most important factors in diagnosing genetic diseases.'· Merhylmalonic aciduria, seen i n young giant schnauzers. i s characterized

in fact, due to the lack of thyroid hor­

bowed forelimbs, and retinal folds. l n a

by growth retardation and general failure

mone being synthesized."

recent study at the School. a breeding of

to thrive. To diagnose the disease, urine

Canine hypothyroidism. which may

two affected individuals produced eight

specimens are tested for the presence of

also occur secondary to such diseases as

offspring- four normal pups and four

methylmalonic acid. an intermediate in

hyperadrenocorticism. is highly treatable

short-limbed dwarfs, only two of which

cholesterol breakdown. The mechanism

through thyroid replacement therapy.

had retmal folds.

for the blockage in the pathway usually

These anjmals should not be bred.

Researchers determined the proba­

involves some defect i n the productioo,

Many toy breeds. particularly

ble mode of transmission to be autoso­

transportation or breakdown of vitamin

Chihuahuas. have suffered from their

mal dominance with incomplete pene­

B12. By administering large doses of

own popularity. Hydrocephalus, a condi­

trance, which would explain why indi­

parenteral B 12. methyl malonic acid pro­

tion characterized by enlargement of the

viduals with the defective genes were not

duction has been shown to decrease.

cranium caused by abnormal accumula­

all affected to the same degree.

tion of cerebrospinal tluid within the

"With some of these diseases, it's

While clinicaJ identification of a genetic abnormality might help an

cerebral ventricular system, i s on the rise

not so obvious how they're inherited,"

affected individual, it contributes lirrle

in toy breeds. Clinical signs include a

said Dr. Jezyk. "Until we get better diag­

toward eradicating the disease in the

large. dome-shaped head. flattened face,

nostic methods. we can only make infer­

population.

open fontanel , laterally-directed eye

ences about their mode of inheritance

sockets and hypermetria (over�reaching)

from pedigree analyses:·

in the front legs.

"My theory... said Dr. Jezyk, <·is

Canine genetic research presents a unique challenge because dogs· chromo-

"One of the important things we're doing i s working to eliminate the carri­ ers.'' Dr. Jezyk said. ''But we can't Continued 1111 11eit po,�c 7

Genetic Diseases

Making Sense of the Pet Food Explosion

Comimrcdfrom paf!� 7 <Jlways tell if an animal is a carrier with an enzyme assay.

The first molecular genetic screen­ ing test for a common inherited disease in companion animals has heen devel­ oped at the School. This routine test uses a genetic probe to identify mutant alleles and recognizes not only affected dogs, but also carriers of phosphofructokinase (PFK) deficiency. Identified in over 50

English springer spaniels, the disorder is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.

Affected dogs, lacking in this important glycolytic enzyme. produce dark urine subsequent to exercise or other physical stress.

Many heritable metabolic diseases, particularly those involving amino acid deficiencies, are treatable with dietary supplements. Jt is therefore important to identify them early. With gene therapy on the horizon and new genetic probes in various stages of development. we may soon rely on molecular genetics to diag­ nose and treat genetic diseases. as well

There·� one word that sums up

ing claim) is based on a scientific con­

today's dog food arena, and that's vari­

cept or if it's a gimmick to get you to

ery. With over 1 5.000 produC£S on the

buy the food."

dilemma in the supermarket pet food

labels can be a valuable tool in choosing

aisle. Dr. Kathryn P.. Michel, post-doc­

products. The principal display panel

toral fellow in nutrition at the School,

includes the product identity. which i$

market. the consumer faces quite a

discussed canine nutritional requirements

nated as "chicken,'' it must contain at

ing pet food labels. discerning fact from

least 70 pc:rcent chicken. The presence of

fiction in some popular marketing con­ cepts and choosing quality foods tnat suit each dog's nutritional needs.

The six hasic cla�>ses of nutrients -

American Kennel C'lub (AKC), the Section of Medical Genetics at the School is completing work on the Canine Genetic Disease lnforrnation System, a

inheritance, test and treatment informa­

means that the chicken taste is evident in the food. Other components of the prin­ cipal display panel include pictorial rep­

optimal q·uantities to prevent problems

resentation, net weight and manufac­

associated with nutrient deficiencies and

turer's name.

toxicities. ''These nutrients have to be avail­ able in the right amounts," said Dr.

The infom1ation panel features th.e nutrition statement, based on either adherence to AAFCO nutrient profiles or

Michel. "There's no single exact quantity

results of feeding trials, and a statement

of any given nutrient that a dog needs

of that basis. Also include-d here are the

every day� rather, there is a broad range.

ingredients, listed in descending order by

Tbis range can, however, become narrow

weight.

in cenain circumstances... a dog that is

The guaranteed analysis includes. by percentage, minimum crude protein and fat, and maximum moisture. ash and crude f\ber. To obtain the percent carbo­

Food and Drug Administration controls

hydrates. subtract the listed percentages

therapeutic claims of manufacturers. and

from J 00. Compute .the total calories

the states - through guidelines estab­ lished by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCU) - over­

listing of more than 200 canine genetic diseases, their symptoms and modes of

cent chicken. "Chicken flavor" merely

m i nerals and wate r - must be fed in

ments regulate the pet food industry, The

With financial support from the

a modifier (ie. "chicken planer'') indi­ cates that the product is at least 10 per­

carbohydrates. protein, fats, vitamins,

Both the state and federal govern­

remove carriers from the gene pool.

highly regulated, If a product is desig­

and made recommendations about read­

sick. a pregnant bitch or a growing pup."

as to screen the breeding population to

Knowledge of how to read pet food

from nutrient classes by multiplying the percent protein and carbohydrates by 3.5 kcals/gram and the percent f'at by H.5

set:. product nomenclature, label format.

kcalslgram; the sum o.f the three equals

ingredients.guarantees. manuracturing

the total calories in 100 grams of the

tion, and hreed prevalence. The system

practices and other facLOrs relating to pet

food. To figure out the percent protein

will be available on computer discs in

food quality.

on an energy basis, divide the total calo­

Nutrition profiles now retlect nutri­

the near future.

J.C.

ent a"ailability. "Available" nutrients, differentiated from "fed'' nutrients, are those which an animal may readily because other food components, like

Ensuring their proper nourishment

starch, fiber and calcium, may alter the

means not only understanding their indi­

availability of nutrients by interfering

vidual nutritional needs, but also reading

with their digestibility and absorbability.

between the Jines when evaluating dog

tent and the recent appeal of all-natural products, and the consumer who bases product selection on marketing concepts must be somewhat discriminating, said

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Dogs' nutritional requirements dif­ fer from those of human beings.

things l i.ke flavor varieties, nutrient con­

)·'·'

same for fat and carbohydrates.

assimilate; thi·s distinction is important

Pet food marketers capitalize on

'

ries from protein per 100 grams by the

total calories per I 00 grams. Do the

Dr. Michel.

"You've got to decide if (a market-

foods.

J.C.

Canine Emergencies Dogs can be victims of their envi­

offer a deceptive appearance: cutaneous

cells. may present with increased respira­

ronments and prey to their own curiosity.

punctures and lesions can downplay the

tory rate, bounding pulses, lethargy and

Fortunately, aggressive emergency thera­

severity of the muscle maceration and

icteric (jaundiced) membranes.

pies exist to manage many of their med­

tissue necrosis underneath. These

Hemolytic anemia may occur secondar­

ical crises. Dr. Kenneth J. Drobatz, assis·

wounds must be drained and cleaned

ily to medications, vaccines, red blood

tanI professor of emergency medicine

thoroughly to prevent abscess fom1ation.

cell parasites, tick bome diseases,

and d i rector of YHUP's 24-hour Emer­

"Any trauma case, no matter how

autoimmune diseases or ingestion toxins

gency Service, cited some of the com­

relatively benign it appears, needs to be

containing zinc such as galvanized metal

mon causes of canine emergencies. their

treated with respect," said Dr. Drobatz.

objects, sun block and pennies minted i n

mechanisms. treatments and prognoses.

''We monitor the dog for at least 24

o r after J 983. Therapy includes treatment

Dogs brought to the Emergency

hours, the dynamic period. I f something

of the underlying callse if found and

Service are treated on a triage, or med­

is going to happen, it usually happens

drugs to suppress the immune system as

ical priority, basis; those with life-threat­

during this time.''

well as blood transfusion if necessary.

ening conditions are treated before stable patients. Clinicians immediately treat

The Emergency Service frequently

Aspirin, when given in excess. can

treats dogs for problems associated with

cause stomach ulcer!> in dogs. Clinical signs include tarry stool, vomiting and

distress In the four major physiological

toxin ingestion. Rodenticides with blood

syste m s - the respiratory. cardiovascular,

anticoagulants seem to be canine delica­

weakness. Patients may be treated with

renal and central nervous system

cies, Dogs that consume rodenticides - or

substances that coat the stomach and

may mean deferring treatment of primary

rat poisons - usually present with acute

decrease acid production, as well as and

clinical signs.

hernonhage, which may appear as

supplements to replace protein depleted

•

which

"A dog could come in with a sev­

swelling or bruising. Other clinical signs

by bleeding, and blood transfusions if the

ered leg barely hanging by its skin.

include anemia, tachycardia (increased

anemia i s severe.

That's probably not its most life-threat­

heart tate) and respiratory distress.

ening problem," said Dr. Drobatz. "The

Some of these patients may require

There is a constellation of canine injuries and illness as treated on an emer­

most life-threatening problem is proba­

i.ntravenuos tluid and blood products as

bly the blood loss that has already

well as thoracocentesis i f pleural hemor­

prevented. T h e Center of Veterinary

occurred ... [f we can stabilize these

rtlage has occurred. Vitamin K tllerapy is

Critical Care represents the joint com­

patients. we can usually save them."

also used as a n antidote for the poison.

mitment of several fields of expertise at

Mucous membranes are evaluated

Hemolytjc anemia manifests itself

gency basis, Some. but not all, can b e

VHUP, such as emergency medicine,

to assess blood oxygenation, and an

with similar signs. Dogs afflicted with

intensive care and anesthesiology, to

intravenous (1. V .) catheter i s inserted to

this severe form of anemia, in which the

managing these emergencies. •

allow immediate access to the dog's vas·

immune system atracks the red blood

J.C .

cular system, should it become necessary to administer emergency drugs or mea­ sure blood levels.

A common canine emergency seen with some frequency i n larger breeds is gastr·ic dilation and associated volvulus (gastric/intestinal torsion). These patients usually present with abdominal pain and

Conference Room named in honor of Dr. Detweiler The department of animal biology honored Dr. David K. D�tweJier, professor emeritus of physiology, by naming the department's conference room on the fits! tloor in the Rosenthal Building the David K. Detweiler Conference Room.

distension caused by gas accumulation.

Other signs include retching. restlessness and rapid respirat.ory rate. Patients are given I . V. nllido;, and then the stomach is decompressed, the volvulus is surgically corrected and any necrotic stomach wall is removed. Dr. Drobatz estimates the success rate for these procedures to be between 80-90 percenL Not always so curable, but quite common - panicularly in urban areas ­ are traumatic injuries. Gunshot wounds and injuries caused by automobiles are treated quite frequently at VHUP. Bite wounds, also seen often in dogs. may

()r .lt><P,ph Spear, pra[Punr nfphv.(inlafi.'V nnrl (),. fJnwrl ()pf\vPt!Pr nillh n partrnil nf nr {)pfwPIIPr thM "'11(

fl/ocrd 111 the Dal'ld K. Derwt't!er Conference Room.

School Honors Dr. Andrews Membecs of the University and Veterinary School community honored

Dr. Edwin J. Andrews, Y'67, d uri ng a

reception and dinner on December 15, for his services as Dean.

A portrait of Dr. Andrews was

unveiled, has been place d in the newly established Dean's Gallery i n Room

B I 0 1 . Also announced was the establish­

ment of the Ed wi n J. Andrews Cen ter for Student Life. Following is the citation: Edwin J, Andrews Center for Student Life

Barn• Smpute, dinmor of VHUP. wtw!l/.1' 1he plaque designaling 11te Edwin J. Andrew:� Cl!mer[or Smdem Lift!

whit� Dr and Mrs. Andrews /no� 1111.

On hehalf of the faculty and students of the UniverSity of Pennsylvania School of \leterinary Medicine, this Cemer is dedicated in honor of Edwin J. Andrews.

Dr. Andrews earned his V.M.D. in

1967 and his Ph.D. in Pathology in 1971 from the Unil'ersiry of Pennsylvania. He rewmed to his alma mater, serving as Dean from July 1987 to December 1993.

One of Dr. Andrews' outstanding contri­ butions was the initiation of programs which improved the quality nf student life and relieved burden of debt. The Dean's Scholarship Program prorides em annual tuition subsidy to designated

students. Due to the persuasil•eness of Dr. Andrews, the Agriculture /::,'ducation Loan Forgiveness Act of Pennsylvania was amended to include veterinary stu­ dents. The Act reduces the loan indebted­ ness of Pennsylvania residents practic­ ing agricultural medicine within the Commonwealth.

The Edwin J. Andrews Centerfor Student Life emhodies Dr. Andrews ' commitment to pro1•ide exceptional sup­ port services for students. His influence served as a unifyingforce among the Offices ofAcademic Affairs, AdmissiOns, Financial Aid and Student Programs.

Dr. Andrews' legacy touches the lives of studems through his concern and carefor 1heir well being.

l111erim Unil'l:rsirv Praidt!nr C/oire Fog111 onrt 01 and Mrs. Andrews infrom of the pnrrroit

Resolution of Appreciation

three years. When con.fl'onted with an

to

even greater period offinancial uncer­

Dr. Edwin J. Andrews

tainty as shifts in the political winds

October 13, 1993

threatened to eliminate the School ' s appropriationfrom the Commonwealth

Dean Edwin J. Andrews came to

fully directed the School's efforts ill

years ago as a student in the School of

restorin,� vital funds.

VeteritWI}' Medicine. He received a V.M.D. in 1967, and Ph.D. in 1971 1vhile

fined the admissions office and imple­

December 1993.

During his tenure as dean, he rede­

working as a research fellow in pat hoi·

mented changes which led to a signifi­

ogy. Dr. Andrews first served as a lec­

cant increase in qualified applicants to

turer and subsequently as an assistant

the School. A t the same time. increa!;ed

professor at Hershey Medical Center. He

emphasis was placed on recmitment and

then served as an associate professor

searches for first-rare faculty. During the

and Director of Laboratory Animal

firstfive years of Dr. Andrews' tenure,

Diagnostic Resources at Cornell.

the School's endowment increased I 02%

Immediately before returning to the

percent. Modern new facilities were con­

University of Pennsylvania as dean in

struoed and countless others renovated

July 1987, Dr. Andrews served as vice

on both campuses to further aid the

president ofJohnson and Johnson.

Dedicated this 15th day of

of Penn�ylvania, Dean Andrews success­

the University of Pennsylvania thirty

At the time Dr. Andrews became dean, the Schoof's annual operating

research endeavor which led to signifi­ cant growth in research produclivity.

The School's service and clinical compo­

deficit was close to $2 million. By

nents were enhanced. Both hospitals

Earlier in the day, the Schoof's

increasing revenues, decreasing expen­

maintained large case loads while

Board of Overseers presen.1ed a resolu­

dllures. and renegouatmg extstmg debt,

tmprovemellls 111 diagnoSitCS and thera­

tion of appreci01ion to Dr. Andrews:

he skillfully achieved balance within

peutics were reported annually. Tile

10

School's vital role in servicing the

aid increased dramatically, and the

selves, the administration .faculty, staff.

Common weallh's agricultural communi­

highly successful Dean's Scholars

students, and alumni e..rpress to Dean

ties was recognized when the School

Program was established. At the same

Edwin .1. Andrews, a gracious and unas­

became a full partner in the

time. he worked diligently in an efforl tO

suming man, their appreciation /or his

Commonwealth Diagnostic Commission.

have the Commonwealth Assembly enact

tireless and dedicated service on behalf

None of Dean Andrews' accom·

legtslation ro enable reliefofa portion of

of the University and the School of

the sllldents' financial burden.

Veterin01y Medicine and they look for­

plisllments were more valued 1han his emhusiastic and aggressive suppo1·tfor

RESOLVED . that the Overseers of

ward to Dr. Andrews' continued invofve­

the improvement in the quality ofstudent

the University of Pennsylvania School of

ment tn the Schoof ofVeterinary

life. During his term of office .financial

Veterinary Medicine , on behalf of them-

Medicine.

Centennial Medal for Dr. Deubler almn nzoter Steadfastly serving as a

The School honored Dr. M. Josephine Deubler, Y'38, by presenting

Veterinar y School class agenl, as se(-re­

the Centennial Medal to her during a din­

tary and historian of the Veterinary

ner held prior lO the Montgomery

Medical Alumni Society, as . sec., eiOJ)'/treasurer of the But.:ks­

County Kennel Club show in October, the all-terrier show chaired by Dr.

MonrgomeJy Veterinary Medical

Deubler. Following is the citation:

Association. as secreta!)' of the Animal Rescue League in Philadelphia. and as a regular contributing editor to the

M. Josephine Deubler, V.M.D., Ph.D.

School's news magazine , the Bellwelher, Brought info this world surrounded

you have also been the spark rhat

by a love ofanimals and vetermary med,

ensures the success of the School's

icine. you have created in your 70+

annual canine andfeline symposia.

Through your personal efforts the

years a legacy of love, admiration.

Schoof is the beneficiary of major

respect and awe. Throughout your child­ hood years at Indian Rock Farm in Newtown, Pennsylvania. you enjoyed riding to the hounds and the challenge of

Dr. De11bler wuh WcJirer Goodman. member ofthe School's Board ofOversurs. 1111dformer Dean Edwin Andrews.

bequests. myriad donations. judging fees, and other multitudinous contributions from mdividuafs,foundations, and dog

guiding jumpers to a collection of rib­

served your Schoolfor 53 years through

clubs. Your fireless energy and selfless

bons and trophies.

5 of its 10 Deans eventually retiring with

dedication has heen recognized repeat­

Your interest in veterina1y medicine

emeritus status in 1987.

edly. On three occasions Ihe c.:oveted

Your real love in life. however.

''Fido'· has designated you as dogdom' .s

father. brolher, uncle and two cousins all

emerged as a breeder, exhibitor and

Woman of the Year; The Association of

became veterinarians. It is no surprise

judge ofdogs. You owned, bred and

Women Veterinarians has presented

then that in 1938 a young Josephine

showed Smooth Fox Terriers, Kel'ry

their Distinguished Service Award; The

Deubler joined thor lis1. and became the

8/ues. lrish Terriers. Dachshunds and

Veterinary Medical Alumni Association

first female graduate of the Schoof of

Dandie Dinmoll/s. YOUR Dandies tOok

has bestowed 011 you its Award of Merit:

Veterinary Medicine at the University of

Best ofBreed at Westminster in 1956,

and The Westminster Kennel Cluh has

Pennsylvania. Not comem with this

and 1hen took Best of Show honors at the

honored you as a Terrier Group Judge.

accolade. however, you then obwined a

National Specialty for three consecutive

fn 1987 a scholarship fundal Penn was

Masters Degree and a Ph.D .. to become

years. Now you hold the disrinc1ion of

established in your honor and today

the firs! female veterinarian to achieve·

being an internationally renowned AKC

there are three fully endowe-d Dr. M.

such distinuion at the University. Secure

judge fol· all 1erriers, all hounds. b01h

Josephine Deubler Dean's Scholars.

in your new niche. you then enriched the

groups and, Best in Show.

emerged from a family where your

Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical

A caring and giving person , you

Yet, as much as you have been lauded, you continue to outshine your

Association as their firs/ member ofyour

have served the dog fane>• in enumerable

trophies and awards. So today. The

gender.

ways, including Chairperson of the

School of Veterinal)' Medicine at Jhe

Montgomery County Kennel Club Show,

University of Pennsylvania, is privileged

Veterinary Medicine as an Assistant

and Chairperson of 1he Bucks Coumy

10 bestow on Dr. M. Josephine Deubler

Instructor, your tesearch interests

Kennel Club Show for over 25 years. A

the highest accolade of her alma m.a1er.

focussed on important diseases from

long time contributor to Popular Dogs,

its Cenlennial Medal. •

periodic opl11halmia in hor.w>s. to fPline

your dedication to the fancy never dimin­

panleukopenia. and bovine keratitis. You

ished interest in ycur profession or your

Joining Ihe facufry at ihe School of

October 7, 1993

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Or. l!.dwin .J, ,\odrcws. V'67, for­

Joint Venture. Dr. Dierauf is based a t the

Or. H. Wesley Towers, Jr., V'68,

Southwest Regional Office of the U.S.

recejved a number of honors i n 1 993. He

the I 993 Distinguished Veterinarian by

fish and Wildlife Service in Albuquerque,

was named outstanding alumnus by the

the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical

N.M. She coordinates activities of the

University of Delaware. Dr. Towers was

A�sociation. I k was cited for his "'out­

Service, five state wildlife agencies, con­

presented Delaware's Award for

standing accomplishments m industrial

servation groups and others involved in a

Excellence and Commitment to State

veterinary medicine over the years; for

partnership to conserve playa lakes on the

Service by Governor Tom Carper.

his outstanding services as !Jean of the

southern High Plains (eastern New

Delaware's Department of Agriculture

School of Veterinary Medicine from 1987

Mexico, the Texas and Oklahoma pan­

named Dr. Towers Employee of the Year. Dr_ Towers has been employed by

mer dean of the School, was honored as

through 1993: and for his stellar perfor­

handles. southwest Kansas and southeast­

mance i n resolving the funding crisis of

em Colorado). Established in 1 990, the

the Delaware Department of Agr.iculture

1 992-93 for the School when its very

Playa Lakes Joint Venture i s working to

for 25 years and has served as the state

protect, enhance and restore playas

veterinarian for 24 years.

existence was threatened."

Dr. (iary A. Lavin, Y'6Z, was

throughout the region, as part of the North

instal led as the 34.Jth president of the

American Waterfowl Management Plan -

surgery and dentistry, was presented the

American Association of Equme Practi­

an international effor1 to restore declining

Peter Emily Award of the American

tioners tluring its Annual Convention in

waterfowl populations by restoring cru­

Veterinl:lry Dental College at the 1:1nnual

San Antonio. TX. Dr. Lavin had been

cial wetland habitats across the continent.

meeting of the organization in October.

Or. Peter Dodson, professor of

Dr. Harvey was honored for "outstand­

serving a:. acting pr��ident of the AAEP since February 1993, after the death of

anatomy, has been invited to serve on

then AAEP Prc!lident Dr Dun Evans.

Sigma Xi's 56th College of National

Dr J. Cl)-de Johnson, V'62, was . .

Or. Colin Harvey, professor of

ing contributions to veterinary dentistry."

Dr. James W. Buchanan, profes­

Lecturers for a two year tenn. The

sor of cardiology, presented a paper at the American College of Veterinary

installed as president-elect of the Ameri­

National Lectureship Program offers an

can A�sociation of Equine Practitioners.

opportunity for scholars at the leading

Medicine annual meeting in Washington.

Ur. ,\nne SyiH�:>Irc, lecturer in

edge of science and technology to bring

He presented an invited lecture to the

surgery. and Or. Paul Orsini. staff

their insights and their excitement to

Japanese Small Animal Veterinary

veterinary dentist at VHUr, are now

diverse groups.

Diplomates of the American College of

Dr. Wilbur Amand, V'66, retired

Association in Gifu, Japan and lectured to faculty and students at Azabu

Veterinary Surgeon::.. Dr. P�rry

vice presidem for animal health at the

University, Azabu, Japa(l .in July. Dr.

Habecker, V'8J, lecturer i n pathology. is

Philadelphia Zoo, has been honored with

Buchanan presented several topics on

now a D1plomate of the American

the prestigious E m i l P. Dolensek A ward.

clinical cardiology at the World Animal

College of Veterinary Medicine.

This award is presented annually by the

Hospital Association meeting in Osaka,

Dr. \<lark H�1!!>kins, V'69, professor of pathology. has been appointed

American Association of Zoo

Japan i n August. In October Dr.

Veterinarians to one of its members who

Buchanan presented topics at the 12.th

acting chair of lhe section of pathobioJ­

has made an exceptional contribution to

Annual Meeting of the European Society

ogy. Dr. Haskins received a L'niversity

the conservation, care and understanding

of Veterinary Cardiology and at the

Research FoundatiuJJ award for a project

of captive and free-ranging wildlife.

World Small Animal Veterinary

entitled "Gene Therapy in \llucopoly­ saccharidosis_"

Or. Steven Levy, V'77, was named

Association International Meeting i n

Practitioner of the Year for the American

Berlin, Germany. Later i n the month he

Animal Hospital Northeast Region for his

presented a topic to faculty and students

pathology. received a new four-year NIH

contributions to veterinary medicine

at the Veterinary School i n Bern.

grant entitled "Sex J lonnones and

while in private practice.

Switzerland.

Dr_ Samuel Chacko, pwfessor of

Development of the Urinary Bladder.''

Dr- Renate Rcimc;chucssel, V'81,

Or. Irwin Rothman, V'41, profes­ sor of psychiatry at the Philadelphia

Or. David Kritchevsky. Wistar Professor of Biochemistry, received a

has been appointed director of the

College of Osteopathic Medicine, recently

Special Recognition Award from the

Aquatic Pathobiology Center at the

addressed a national meeting of pain reha­

Council on Arteriosclerosis of the

University of Maryland in Balti more_

bilitation specialists during a national

American Heart Association for his con­

meeting on pain therapies held in

tributions to the study of arteriosclerosis.

Dr. Leslie Dierauf, V'74, has beeo named as coordinumr of the Playa Lakes

I!

Philadelphia.

A number of faculty and VHUP

staff members gave lectures at the recent

Assessment of Salmoid Health, a compar­

established ·'ro recogni1.e individuals who

Northeast Region Meeting of AAHA,

ative database management system uti­

unselfishly give their time and effort to

held in Philade l phia i n November. On

li7.ed by the British Columbia Salmon

improve the environment through the

the rooster were Drs. Darryl Biery,

Farmers Association.

plan ting and nurturi ng of trees and

Mark Saunders, Charles Pugh and

Dr. Gary Smith, associate professor

forests." It is presented an n ually. Or.

Lynn Walker covering radiology topics:

of population biology and epidemiology ,

Dlugach is an untiring volunteer to pre

Or. Peter Felsburg spoke on primary

was a awarded a four-year grant by NIH/

serve the Wissahickon Valley .

immune deficiency diseases and Or.

National Institute of Al lergy and Infectious

John Wolfe lectured on molecular medi­

Diseases for the study "Development a;1d

cine and gene therapy; Dr. James

Mortality of Ixodes dammini."

Wilson presented management seminars:

Dr. Michael Tomasic. lec turer In

Dr. Corinne Swetney, associate professor of medici ne, has l>een appointed co-chair of the Departmen t of Clinical Studies. Ne"' Bolton C'emer.

Dr. Peter J, lhrl<e, V'72, was hon­

and Or. Daniel Brockman, Marcia

anesthesia, and Dr. Susan McDonnell.

Finkelman and Jane Cohen lectured in

research assistant professor of reproduc­

ored by the American College of

the technician program.

tion, each had their N I H grants renewed.

Veterinary Dermatology at the annual

The General Session of the meeting

Dr. Joseph Dlugach, V'45,

meeti n g and was pre�cuted the organiza­

had a preponderance of Penn speakers:

received the Jean Giono Award. t he top

tion's 1994 Award for Excellence for

Drs. Daniel Brockman, Mary Beth

honor in MasterCard 's Master Planter

Outstanding Contribu11on' to Science and

Callan, Margaret Casal, Cynthia Otto,

Awards Program. Dr.Diugach competed

Education. Dr. Ihrke i., professor of der­

David Holt, Urs Giger, Katharyn

againsr honorees from 50 states and the

matology and chief of the dermatology

Michel, Lesley King, and Gail Smith.

District of Columbia and then against

service at the University of CaJifomia

Donna Oakley also gave a presentation.

three other semi-finalists. The award was

School of Veterin ary Medicine.

Milissa Cooper, V ' 96, has been named a Ballard Student by the Morris Animal Foundation; she helps inform her fellow students here about the work of the foundation.

Dr. Peter Hand, V'61, professor of anatomy, was invited to Taiwan, R.O.C. in March to participate, as a member of the nominating committee. in the cere­ mony of the First Lifu Academic Award 10 Chi n ese Medicine, held i n Taipei. The

three selected Lifu Award recipients were world leaders in the study of the biochem is t ry of herbal medicines, neuro­ chemical basis of acupuncture, or in the practice and study of the historical per­ spectives of Chinese Medicine. Dr. Hand also chaired the Lifu Award scie n tific session on Acupuncture in Neuroscience and was invited to presem a seminar for the Department and Institute of Anatomy at National Yan d -Mi ng Medical College

Dr David Gallifl,an. V"BI. is presented the Merck Creativity Award bv Dr Carol K Robertson of Merck.

Afi,Vet Dil'l.slon.

in Taipei.

Dr. Adrian Morrison, professor of anatomy, has been chosen presidem·-elect of the Sleep Research Society of the United States. He w i l l assume the presi­

Clients Honor Retiring Practitioner Dr. Edward Mikus. V'60, retired from practice recently and to honor this

dency in J 995. In October Dr. Morrison

veterinarian, his clients establil!hed the

delivered the annual John L. Polcyn

Mikus Prize for the School to award for

Lecture at Frank l i n and Marshall

at least three years to a senior studenl

College; the lecture was endowed for the

who ''exemplifies those qualities most

purpose of presenting a curre n t issue in

valued by the veteri nary profession.

medicine to the college community. Dr.

These qualities include proficien cy in the

Morrison spoke on the use of animals i n

practice of veterinary medicine and

biomedical research.

upholding the principles of veterinary

Dr. Grace Karrernan, V'82, is in charge of CAS II, the Cooperative

medical ethics.'' The first recipient was Lance Bassage, V'93.

Dr Mikus preJPntillfi the plaqul' tn Dr. Lanet' Bassage, V"93.

13

I

AKC Rulings on Slzow Dogs

I . The correction of entropion, ectropion,

A.K.C. ' s Dog Show Rules state that

2. Trimming, removal or tattooing of the

"A dog is considered changed in appear­ ance by artificial means i f it has been subjected to any type of procedure that has the effect of obscuring. disguising or eliminating any congenital or hereditary abnonnality or any undesirable charac­

trichiasis. or distichia�is. third eyelid (nictitating membrane).

3. The insenion of an eye prothesis.

4. Correction of harelip, cleft palate,

stenotic nares. or an elongated soft palate resection.

5. Any procedure to change ear set or

and pancreas v i a the portal vein to bypass the liver. When an animal is born with this abnonnality, the liver does nor receive the portal blood necessary for liver development. Liver functions. including maintaining blood glucose, protein and clolling factor synthesis and ammonia merabolism are a[fected.

Increased blood ammonia levels and

teristic or that does anything to i mprove

carriage other than that permitted by

other changes associated with poor Liver

a dog's natural appearance. tempera­

the breed standard.

function result in clinical signs which

ment, bite or gait.''

Owners and veterinarians often must decide i f a surgical procedure would disqualify a dog from competi­ tion, especially with optional surgery.

A list of procedures undertaken strictly to restore the health oJ a dog which would not, in themselves, render a dog ineligible to compete has been approved by AKC: 1.

The repair of hroken legs, even if

such procedure!; involve the insertion of pins. plates or wires.

2.

The removal of damaged cartilage.

3. The repair of ligaments that have ruptured or been tom.

4. Caesarian sections.

5. The repair of umbilical hemias.

6.

The removal of tumors or cysts.

7. Gastric torsion/bloat surgery .

8. Splenic torsion surgery.

9. Tonsillectomy.

I 0. Correction of ''Cherry Eye". (which involves the gltMd of the nictitating membrane.)

I I . Debarking.

t 2. The removal of dewclaws if a regular

6. Restorative dental procedures, the use of bands or braces on teeth, or any alteration of the dental arcade.

7. The removal of excess skin folds or

considered changes i n appearance by

the removal of skin patches to alter

condition is suspected from the clinical signs and the results of blood tests. The

8. Correction of inguinal, �crotal, or per­ ineal hernias.

9. Surgery for h i p dysplasia, O.C.D.,

diagnosis can be confirmed by contrast radiography, ultrasound, scintigraphy, or surgical exploration. Surgical ligation of

patellar lu)(ation, and femoral head

the shunt is best treatment. Current

resection.

research at the Veterinary Hospital of the

10. A l teration of the location of the testes or the insertion of an anificial testicle. l l . Altering the �et or the carriage of the tail.

Of course, the health and comfort of the dog should be n primary consider­ ation. Inherited problems are a growing

U niversity of Pennsylvania is focusing on the causes of the neurological signs and the accuracy of ultrasound in diag­ nosing shunts. Further information may be obtained from David Holt, BVSc. Dr. Holt is assistant professor of surgery ar the School of Veterinary Medicine.

University of Pennsylvania. •

menace. Show dogs are considered breeding stock and should not have con­ ditions which may be passed on to their offspring. Concealing defects by surgical intervention can only result in deteriora­ tion of a breed. AKC's Limited Registration provides for purebred com­ panion animals.

A.K.C. Statistics The American Kennel Club regis­ tered 1 .422.559 dogs in 1993. The '·Top Ten" were Labrador retrievers (first for third straight year), Rortweilers. Gem1an shepherd dogs, cocker spaniels, golden retrievers, poodles, beagles, dachshunds,

Portosystemic Shunts A ponosystemic shun I is an abnor­

artificial means and make a dog ineligi­

mal vein which allows blood dratmng

ble to compete in shows:

from the stomach, small intestine. spleen

14

dogs and cats may show gastrointestinal signs and are often "poor doers." The

mllfkingS.

practice i n the breed.

The following procedures would be

include depression. ''star gazing,'' and sometimes seizures. fn addition. affected

Dalmatians and Shetland sheepdogs.

There were I , t 77 A II-Breed Champjonship Dog Shows i n 1993 and

18,989 dogs eamed the wle "Champion."

Other A.K.C. events include

Tracking, Hunting and Herding Tests as well as Lure Coursing.

The Pomeranian was the most popu­

Book Review Responsible Dog Ownership by

breeds require some regular grooming.

Veterinary care. especially for vac­ c inations. is covered. Many problems

lar Toy Breed in 1 993, ranking l l th.

Kathy Diamond Davis (Howell Book

Miniature schnauzers. in 14th place. led

House - MacMillan Publishing

posal of feces - plastic bags are sug­

the terriers.

Company, 866 Third Avenue, New

gested (use like a glove to pick up. tum

York, NY 10022. $20.00).

inside out and rie the top into a knot).

The American Kennel Club registers 1 4 8 breeds and varietie� ( 1 3 0 breeds and

This book could be on a required

can be avoided by daily pick up and dis­

For accidents in the house. use detergent

1 8 varieties). There are seven miscella­

reading list for every potential dog

to clean the area and pour on white vine­

neous breeds not yet eligible for champi�

owner. Anti-dog sentiment and legi�la­

gar to control the odor. Never use ammo­

onship competition.

tion is increasing. People don "t know

nia on dog urine because the scent

what owning dogs involves, but get

encourages the dog to use the spot again.

American Eskimo Dog The latest breed to be admitted to registration in the American Kennel Club's Stud Book is the American

them anyway. Too many dogs end u p i n animal shelters. Dogs provide many

A chapter on "When Is It Time To Give Up?" covers common reasons peo­

benefits and owners should know the

ple get rid of their dogs, including the

principles of responsible ownership.

dangerous dog. moving. personal or fam·

The author emphasizes the impor­

ily problems and health problems.

Eskimo dog. n i cknamed the Eskie. The

tance of selecting a dog you can handle.

Training and the Canine Good

breed is shown in the Miscellaneous

So many cute puppies become homeless

Citizen Test are important aids i n mak­

Class and upon full recognition will be in

adults. Chose the right size for cap­

ing life better for your dog. your neigh­

the Non-Sporting Group with the other

abilities. The advantage of neutering

bors and yourself.

Nordic breeds (keeshond. Finnish spitz.,

dogs and bitches is discussed. A chapter

chow chow and Shiba Inu).

empha�izes the importance of confine­

The book is an excellent guide to help safeguard a person's right to enjoy

ment. A crate can be used in auto­

dogs i n our contemporary culture. I t con­

by double coats, erect pointed ears, curled

mobiles or in the home. The amount of

tains basic infonnation and is the kind of

ralls and wedge-shaped heads. The AED

grooming requi red for different breeds.

book that should be available in public

is always white or white with biscuit

as well as expense, is discussed. All

libraries.

The spitz breeds are characterized

cream. There are three distinct sizes (measured by height at withers): toy (9 to 1 2 inches); miniature (over l 2 to 15 inches); and standard (over 1 5 to 1 9 inches). Sizes under 9 inches or over 1 9 inches are disqualifications.

The breed standard describes the

International Meetings in Philadelphia Drs. Biery and Harvey are both actively involved i n the planning of two

For further information on the IVRA meeting and the ACVR forum

AED as a loving companion dog. It i s

intemational veterinary meetings to be

please contact Dr. Darryl Biery, Section

intelligent. alert and friendly. although

held in Philadelphia in August and

of Radiology, VI I UP. 3900 Delancey

slightly conservative - never overly shy

September.

Street, Philadelphia PA 1 9 1 04.

or aggressive. lt is an excellent watchdog,

From August I to 7 the I Oth Inter­

sounding a warning bark to announce rhe

national Veterinary Radiology Associa­

The Third World Veterinary Dental Congress will be held September 30 to

arrival of any stranger. ft is protective of

tion Meeting (IVRA) will be held at rhe

October I at the Penn Tower Hotel on

its home and family, although it does not

Wyndham Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia.

campus. The meeting is jointly spon­

threaten to bite or attack people. The

The meeting is co-sponsored by the

sored by the American Veterinary Dental

AED learns new tasks quickly and is

American College of Veterinary Radiology

College, the Academy of Veterinary

eager to please. For show dogs. no trim­

(ACVR) and the School. Following the

Dentistry and the American Veterinary

ming of the coat is allowed other than to

TVRA meeting. the American College of

Dental Society. It w i l l be l1eadquan.ered

Veterinary Radiology will have its ann1 1:JI

ar the hotel and liSe the facilities of the

tirty thP. hocks <�nd pt�srems.

forum on Sunday. August 7. The event

Dental and Veterinary Schoob for

a favorite among circus performers. For

offers three seminars: Small Animal

hands-on laboratory sessions. There will

The American Eskimo dog has been many years. the only pedigrees some Eskie

Diagnostic Imaging, Large Animal

be three days of lecture�. seminars,

owners had were for their dogs· circus lin­

Diagnostic Imaging. and Technical

major wet-lab sessions and mini labs.

eage, including the tricks they performed.

Aspects of D iagnostic Radiology.

covering small animal, equine and exotic

The Non-Sporting Group is a cross-section of breeds whose one

animal dentistry.

F'or further information, please con­

important trait is that they are bred to be

tact Dr. Colin .Harvey . School of

members of the family. The A ED can be

Veterinary Medicin e. liniversity of

considered an ideal all-around family

Pennsylvania, 3900 Delancey Street,

companion.

Philadelphia, PA 1 9 1 04

lS

Merck Continues Support for Laboratory A nimal Medical Training at T he University of Pennsylvania Mt"R'k Research Laboratories has provided a second postdoctoral fd lowshi p grant in Laboratory Animal Medicine at

Shown here are (/eft 10 riglu): Dr Hau·.v

the Univer-.tty of Pcnn,ylvania as a part

Rozmial'elc Director ofLaboratory

ol a grow ing relation,hip in laboratory

Animal Medicin£' trainlll/: <ll the Unf1•ersity of Pr!mtSyll·onia; Dr. James V.

anunal medicine between Merck and the University. Dr. Jnmc!; •·Auster·· llawkins,

Hawkuu. Merck.fellowship grant recipt· em. und Dr. Hilton Klein, Direcw•· of Laboratory Ammo/ ResOUI'Ces. Merd

a !978 vcterin:.H) g_raduate of Auburn

L niversitv .ha:. been selected and is now •

R.eseorch Loborotrmes.

in the flrst year of the.: program.

This three year Laborawry Ani mal Mec.licine twining program ha:. been in exi!>tence at the lmivcrsity of Pennsyl­

Shown here ate (left to right!: Dr HaNy Ro:m/llrek. Director ofLaboratory

vania since 1 987. and 15 veteri narians have participated during that time. Tbe

Anim<1l Medicine traininf.i at the Univer.wy ofPennsylv(J/Iio. Dr. Lawer1ce

program is designed to develop compe­

Handt, recent graduate and ' urremly

tence in biomedical research and labora­

S/{/lfverednorlan •l'ith Merck's

tory antmal medtcinc: and prepares candi­

Depariment ofLaboratory Arlimol

dates for board certification by the

Resources at West Poim, and Dr. Hi/ron

American College of Laboratory Animal

Kl!!rn. Dire£·tor· ofLabor utorv A11imol Resources. Merck Research Laboralones.

M edici ne Individuals enrolled in this .

program com pl ete a one month rotat i on in the Departmt'nt of Laboratory Animal Resources m Mt.·rd. '., West Point. PA

facility.

The first Merck supported veterinar­ ian. Dr. I .:HI renee J1:1mlt. completed the

Pennsylvania for his work i n vestigati ng

experimental Helicobacter pylori infec­

The joint effort by Merck and the t,niversity of Pennsylvania is an exam­

tions i n nonhuman primates. He now

ple of a growing trend of cooperation

wor�s as a staff veterinarian with

between the business and academic sec­

program in June 1991, and received a

Merck's D<.:panmem of Laboratory

tors to foster advanced training in scien­

Mac;ter's degree from the University of

Animal Resources i n West Point. PA.

titic di sc i pl i nes. •

Scholarships The Lancaster Kennel Club Inc.

awarded <>cholarshtpl' to Kri!.IO A. Jlric:e,

\''9!', and Kathr_, n Sneider, \''95.

Oe\ler .\n•her. \''97, received an award from the Alonto Ed mi ns t on . Jr. Book ru11d. Cilld) Xaothnpoutos, V'94, is the fir-.t recipient ot tht l r i �> M. McGee Scholarlihip.

Camille DeCiem\:nti, V'94. and St�phera Eult.<r, \''94, are the recipientS

Acting Dean Dr Alan Kelly {ll'eSt'ntiiiX rile !994 f'jiur Veterinary Scholarship Award ra B!lline Connor, V'95.

of rhe Richard Oorr .Jr. Scholarship.

Dean's Scholarships. were awarded to

Mlch�le Hursl, V'94, received the Israel

Mathew Rice, V'9S, Laurie Sponza ,

Memorial Scholarship; the Dr. Samuel

and Anna LiYe Scholarship.

V'96, and Lisa Vander Gaag, V'94.

B. Guss Memorial Scholarship was

•

Rcilla l'uji. V'96, hai> been selected

A scholarship from the Mid-Susque­

received the Dr. Samuel F. Scheidy

awarded to Elizabeth J. Wade, V'94;

the f-thel G. and Alan II. Carruth Dean's

hanna Kennel Club was awarded to

Krista A. Price V'95, is the recipient of

Scholar. Three new Ocan 's Scholarsh i ps

Harvey E. Hummel, V'9S. Blaine

the Dr. Palace H. Seitz Memorial

have been cstabli�hed from the estate of

Connor, V'95. received a J 994 Pfizer

Scholarship and Kathleen M. Hall,

Irene Moore Hosk.ing, I he late sister of Dr.

Veterinary Scholarship Award.

V'95, received the Trustee's

Melville Rawns ley V',\8, a co-founder of ,

The Pennsylvania Veterinary

,

Scholarship. Jamie DeGarmo, V 95, '

these scholarship�. !'he scholarships,

Foundation made four scholarship awards:

received a scholarship from the Amlan

named the Samuel T. and Emny Rawnsley

Lisa A. Heaney· Van der Gaag, V'?-',

Foundation. •

16

New Bolton Center benefit at Saratoga raises $100,100 Representatives of A WEEKEND IN OLD SARATOGA presented a check to the School in the amount of

$1 00,1 00.00, the proceeds of the success­ ful benefit for New Bolton Center held in Saratoga in August. Monies will be d irected for programmatic endowment of the Connelly Intensive Care Unit/Graham French Neonatal Section and equine research efforts at the University of Pennsylvania School of Vete rinary Medicine' rural campus.

On heho/fof the School, Board of Overseers memller Vincent B. Murphy accepts the checkfrom reprentotil•es

A WEEKF.NJ) fN OLD SARATOGA is a non-profit organization which sponsors carriaging in Saratoga each year. This year the weekend benefit­ ted New Bolton Center. Participants were treated to a country carriage drive, a drive to a polo match, and a carriage parade at the Saratoga race course. Activities cul­ m inated in "An Evening in Old Saratoga," a black-tie gala and silent auc­ tion held at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in the Saratoga Spa State Park on August 9.

More than 260 people attended the beau­ tifully designed event and enjoyed the music by Robert Hardwick Orchestra.

Prior to the gala the champagne recep­

ofA WEEKEND IN OW SARATOGA. Shown wtth Mr Murphy ure,fram left to ri!lht, Mrs. Lowren<·e £.

Ensor. Jr. . Mrs. William C Ltckle and Mrs. John R. Landon. Jr

Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Levy, Bryn

benefit from the fund)O, raiscJ for pro­

Mawr, PA. Mrs. Harry W. Lunger,

grammatic endowml'nt.

Wilmiagton, DE. Mrs. J. Maxwell Moran, Paoli, PA, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent B. Murphy, Far Hil l�. NJ, and Mr.

George A. Weymouth, Chadds Ford .

New Bolton Center's George D .

Widener Hospital for Large Animals and the Fie ld Service treat more than 25,000

The other endowment supported by the event, equine research, as..,ists such

basic research efforts as the study of the mechanisms of the equine airway.

''This outstanding event for �cw Bolton Center would not have been pos­ sible without the dedication and hard

animals annually. Approximately 1 .000

work of the volunteer1', many of whom

of these patients are cared for i n the

are active participants in equine sports "

Connelly Intensive Care Unit/Graham

said Dr. f.dwin J Andr�w,, former dean

f-rench Neonatal Section. which will

of the veterinary �chooJ. •

,

tion was held at the Saratoga Springs home of Miss Beverly R. Steinman, Lancaster, PA, for benefactors, coaching fellows and patrons.

Chairperson of the board of A WEEKEND IN OLD SARATOGA was Mrs. Lawrence E. Ensor. Jr.. of Philadelphia. Honorary chairpersons of the gala were Mr. and Mrs. William C. Lickle, Montchanin, DE. The gala was ably chaired by Mrs. John R. Landan, Jr., Chester Springs, PA. and Mrs. Edwin J. Andrews, Mont Clare, PA. The silent auction was headed by Mrs. James A. Orsini. Kennett Square.

PA. Md Mrs. Wylie F.L. Tuttle, Rock Hall Stud, MD. Members of the Gala Committee incl uded such local residents as Mrs. Richard D. Abbott Cochranville. .

PA, Mrs. Kathleen Crompton. and Mrs. R i chard I.G. Jones, both of Unionville.

PA. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rapp.

Downingtown. PA, assisted the Gala Committee.

The honorary commi ttee for the New Bolton Center benefit included Mrs.

DEAR ALUMNI: It is written that "it is hetter to give tha11 receive. " We who had the oppor­

uwiry tn auend the Universiry nfPennsylvania Sf·hool of Veterinary Medicine received one ri the finest veteri11ary educations anywhere on this planet.

A cloudy veil has desce11ded nn our alma mota that may rhreaten its very

foundation. The events of thr past sevrral years · a diffirult national economy. recommendations to curtail or eliminate state jimding, and the Universiry's

position w close thr School ifstatrfunding (lnded - demoralized students.

faculty, and alumni.

My answer to tltese threats is to give back something to our alma mate�: I

helievt: rite Lord has blessed us as alumni of thisfine school and we should all

give. I chose Ill fund. using appreciated assets, a Dean's scholarship over a

four-year period. Nnw in my third year offunding the scholarship. / hove not had to compromise my liff!style in any way to make this mmmitment. On the comrary, my pledge enables me to avoid confiscatory capital gains ra.xes. I

encourage you to join me to create permanent endowmefll ftmds. generating

incnnu: in perpetuity, so rite School will never again stiffer when economic or

political winds shift.

Put funding for the Ve1erinary School in your short and long term goals

so that you will help ,\'tWain our noh/e institution.

Sim.:erely,

Alonzo Edmimtrm, )1� V.M.D

Class of /967

Walter M. Jeffords, Andrews Bridge, PA, t7

Vets ' Role in Equine Airlift In October 1993 a massive equine

spray. It was very busy.'' Did they find

airlifl from 1-rankfurt. Germany to New

any ticks? Yes, one dead deer tick, not the

York took place to bring competitors to

specie that carries the disease.

Gladstone N.J. for the 1993 World Pair

The horses travelled in two groups on a specially outfitted Boeing 747.

Otiving Championship. New Bolton Center veterinarians played a vital role to ensure

Horses were loaded into padded contain­

that the 120 horse� from all over Europe

ers especially designed for equine trans­

were free of disease and could enter the

pori. "It took six hours to load the plane,''

United States wtth mwimal quarantine.

Dr. Hammel said. I n addition to horses,

"All the horses hat! been pre-tested,

the plane also carried carriages. equip­

prior to assembling at Frankfurt,"

ment, grooms and drivers. l n New York,

explained Dr. l.laint! !Iamme!. a.,sociate

everyone and everything was unloaded.

professor of medicine, and a member of

The horses were checked by veterinarians

thl: veterinary team. "But because they came from so many differenr countries and would be kept in close quarters on the plane. it was imperative to be sure that they were free of disease. Of particul.ar

Dr. £/(nne Hummel 's surrnunded by horse /rt(ck$ as

sht in.<pt•cts o hurse nulside the Frankfurr fnte/'/IUI/0'101 Aitpon Photo by Lot'<'n Fish�r. The Couri<'r- News

continent for the first time ever.

and blood was drawn that was shipped to the laboratory at Ames, lA. Special arrangements had been made and test results were available in 24 hours.

Meanwhile the horses had been transported to Gladstone where a nding

concern wa.s piroplasmosis, a tick-borne

Dr. Hammel was accompanied by

protozoan dtsease that destroys red blood

Drs. Brad Bentz and Amy Dowd. resi­

bam had been convened into a hermeti­

cells. lt is very rare in the United States

dents at New Bolton Center, and Dr.

cally sealed, climate-controlled quarantine station. "The usual quarantine facilities

and the European strain i:. LJUite virulent,

Barbara Forney, a Chester County practi­

so every effort is made to lv.::e p it out.'' If

tioner. "We had tO examine 120 horses for

were insufficient to hold that number of

just one tick had been found by the veteri­

signs of di�t:asc and for ticks. We did that

horses, so these special arrangements were

naria,1S in New Y1)rl.., the ent1re plane load

i n Frank fun and i n Darmstadt, were some

made to accommodate the animals,'' said

of horses would have been sent back to

of the animals were stabled. Then, prior to

Dr. Hammel. "Once the results were back,

Europe. And that would have been the end

loading, we again inspected for ticks and

the horses were moved to regular stables.

uf the event wh.i�;h wa<; held on i n this

sprayed the horses lightly With a tick

All passed with nying colors." .

VHVP dedicates Hall of Great Living Legends In Hollywood, the film industry immortalizes it-. movie greats on the I lollywood Walk of hlmt!. :\f YHUP. the newly created Hall of Great Living Legends honors in a similar way those special pets and show animals who mean �u much to us.

The llall of Great Living Legends is locared ne11r the. exarninarion rooms on thP: first tloor of Vl lliP. For a gift of $5,000 per pet, VI !UP honors each Great Living Legend with a personalized plaque bearing both a photO and a verbal tribute. A gift o f

$2,500 lists the nan1c o f the pet or show

Dr Htlory ond /lena Kaptfh,,.lki wtlh Bary Smpme, direcwr ofVHUP (l�fi) and Dr Dun Bru(·kman who tnok care ofPorthos

champion on a large tree-sharped plaque

memory of their beloved canine compan­

beanng the names 11f other small animals

ion. Porthos de Bellemour, and his valiaClt

Legends Program support the clinical

honored at this gtlt level.

fight for life. His plaque reads: "He was

research of junior faculty members,

Gifts from the Hall of Great Living

The I fall of Great Living Legends

the most faithful friend and companion his

forming the nucleus for a sizeable

wm, made po:.:.ibte through a gift from

masters could have." The donors attended

endowment fund to provide stable, long­

Dr�. Hi lary and lreoa Koprowsk i. The

a special dedication ceremony at V.HUP

term funding for new clinical innova­

Koprowskis provided the lead gift in

on March 4th to unveil the plaque.

tions and trea1ments. •

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Special Gifts The following made gifts to the Dr. William Boucher Memorial Fund: Ms. Sylvia R. Beeler Bernard F. Brennan, V.M.D. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Brinster Mr. C. John B ryer Daniel M. Burnside, V.M.D. Alfred M . Merritt. D.V.M. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas DeMott Mr. and Mrs. George A. Elliott Robert F. Jochen, V.M.D. William D. Hardy. Jr., Y.M.D. Mrs. Elizabeth Langen Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lauder Frank A. Mo nd i V. M.D. ,

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Poulos Dr. and M rs . Charles Ramberg Wi l l iam E. Riddle. V.M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Stabilit William Stockman, V. M.D. The following made a donation to V H lJP's emergency service in memory

The following made donations to the

Mr. George M. Sen�or

Dr. Albert Wagner Mtmnrial Fund:

Star Distributors Incorporated

Doris Sell Emerson, V.H.D.

Ms. Jane Mather Sull•viln

Mr. David Hopkins

Mrs. Anne F. Thorington

Ms. Majorle J. Kinsley

Ms. Katherine Ci. Trak;l!>

Mrs. Thomas Mercer Waller The following gifts were made to tile

Mr. and Mrc;, Martin Wt'Tnick

Edith Joan Elser:

Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Witwer

Dr. and Mrs. M ark W. Allam

Woodville - c/o Janet Elliot

The Atlanta Steeplechase. lnc. -

Mrs. Ruth von Wiesenthal

c/o Mr. John Wayt

Mr. A. A. Zimmerman Mr. and M rs. Arthur A. Zimmennan

Ms. Cindy Sullivan Bedwel l M s . Suzanne Carlaw and

follOwing are gifrs lo TM Friends l'lf

Ms. Sarah Me l v il le Mr. Philip J. CarswelL Jr.

New Solton Center In hmtor or in mrm­

Ms. Judith A. Catano

ory of the person li led:

Mr. and Mrs. W. Burling Cocks

Gift i n honor of Mr htck Grabosky

by Betty and Jaques Ztnman

CoreStates Bank - c/o Mr. William F. Fox. Vice President Ms. Claire T. Dail ey

by Ms. Casey Goldc;ton

cjo Mr. Ten·ence R. Collier

by Ms. Kara M . Ted�chi G i ft in memory of M1 and M rs.

Mr. Rubin Ferziger Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Pluig Mr. and Mrs. Terry Goldstein

Bryn Mawr Kennel Club. Inc.

Ml:!>. K. D. Groves

Deun Bedford

by Mr. and Mr... John H. L1ving.;ton O i ft in memory of Mrs. Ida Evan\

Mr. J. Rogers Davis. Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Hayne Hamilton

Mr. and Mrs. Palmerino F. DeJoseph

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. V. Hamilton

Dr. M . Josephine Deubler

Mr. Lester T. Hundt, Jr.

Ms. Marie E. Dillon

J & J S nack Foods. Corp. of New Jersey

Doberman Pinscher Club of America

L. W. Jamieson & Associates c/o

California, Inc.

Gift i n honor o l Dr. Leonard l laus Gift in honor of Or. £:.1-ic Tulleners

Fasig-Tipton Compa ny . Inc. -

Mrs. Roy L. Ayers Sr.

Dobennan Pinscher Club o f N orthem

Mr. Peter Kirby Wu.rren

Tamworth fund in memory of Mrs.

of Mr. Charles A. T. O'Neill: ,

Mr. and Mrs. David l1 Vogel

Thomas S. Kube. 0 Y.M.

Ms. Kathleen C. Jamieson Mr. Summe rfie ld K. Johnston Jr. ,

Mr. Samuel Evans Ewing 3rd

Ms. Catherine Larmore

by Mr<�. Adrienne Y. Zuendt Gif! in memory ofMl:>. Karen A. (liambi

by Me;. Theresa A. Gi:unbi

Ciift in memory of Mr. Ralph Goomrigian by �1�;. tvlarlene Prosky Gift in memory of Maryann Kuehn

by Marlene and Jeanne Prosky Gift in memory o f Mr. George T

Mr. Walter F. Goodman

Mrs. James W. Maloney

Loutsion. Sr.

Ms. Theresa Lazzaro H undt

Ms. Shei la Maloney

by N icho las G. Loutsion V.M.D.

Mr. J. Donald Jones

Mr. Phi li p Isaac Margolis

,

Mrs. William L. Kendrick

Dr.. Benson B. M arti n Jr.

Kennel Club of Philadelphia, inc.

Ms. Janet A. Martin

,

Gift in memory ot Mrs El izabeth M. Smith b) M�. .leuu II. Stirling Gift in memory of Mr�. Ferdinand R. White by M,, Catherine Larmore

Ms. Vicki Marchano

Mr. and Mrs. \arl Mei�ttlr

Mr. J. Council Parker

Dr. Donald G. Meredith

Mr. and Mrs. H. Donald Pu tney

Miss Jane D. Miller. Sophja and Eddie

The following are gifts I() 'fhe Friends of

Quaker City Doberman Pin�cher

Mrs. J, Maxwell Moran

New Bol1oo Center in numurl· uf sped;Jl

Club. Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Ramon R. ()hod

anim31s:

Ms. Anne D. Savory

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne A . Parman

Gift in memory nf· NA 1 ASHA" and

Mr. and Mrs. John W, Sheble Ms. Anne W. Snyder Mrs. N atalie G. Stebbins

and families Planning and Construction Associates.

Inc.- c/o Mr. J. C. Jones

Ms. Mary Ellen Thomas

Dr. Charles W. Raker

Ms. Rose Triolo

Mr. and Mrs. Lewi:- K Reynolds

..

DRIFTWOOD"

by Mury M. Ball. V.M.D. Gift in memory of "JIGS"

by Calif<m Animal Cl i nic Gift in memory of ''PONC'I ICJ" and

Ms. Linda Ayers Tumer-Knorr

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Schultz

"WHIRL WIND DECI.SlOr-i"

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Weeks

Mr. and Mrs. I lardie Scott

by Joh n � Ke nney D.V.M

Ms. Susan Weiss

Mr. Richard G. Seidenberg

Mr. W. Warren Wilson

Segco Associates - c/o

Ms. Elaine 0. Wilson

Mr. Philip \targolis, Mr. Joseph R .

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zarba

Couui. (\lr. Larr) Simon

.

G ift in memory ot "'nGER"

by Or. Jame!. S. K uo

Gift in men'lory of "SPRJTIE.. by 1\1<,. Jnan Will

Philly PAWS The P W'.> in Ph illy PAWS stands for Pets Are Wonderful Support.

The group's trained volunteers

house calls. "We try to ensure that peo­

assist owners in suc.:h routine chores as

ple wit.h HIV/AIDS can maintain a qual­

feeding and grooming the pets, walking

ity of life. reducing emotional stress and

people with HIV/All>S in daily and spe­

them, and taking the animals to the vet­

easing the financial burden that often result after a seropositive diagnosis."

PhillyP1\ WS was founded to help cial care of their pets and is modelled

erinarian if needed. They may also pro­

after similar organizations in New York

vide short-tenn foster care for animal

and San Francisco. ''Pets are very impor­

companions, during periods of hospital­

tant in the lives of people with HIV I

izatioo of their owners.

AIDS," explained Dr Robert Moffatt,

"The most requested services are

Dr. Moffatt, together with Dr.

Susan Westmoreland. V '9 I. at the

invitation of SCA VMA. came 10 VHUP to explain the program aod to recruit student volunteers to help. The interest

Y'87. one of the founders of PhillyPA WS.

monthly food delivery and veterinary

''Without Phi II} PAWS many of such peo­

care," said Dr. Moffatr. ''Right now we

was great and more than 40 students

ple may have to give up their beloved ani­

have ten area veterinarians and VHUP's

signed up for volunteer positions. But,

mal companions. We help those we serve

Emergency Service participating in the

as the number of animal companions

to .keep their pets with them for as long as

program. Some of the pets are elderly

registered with PhillyPA WS increases,

possible. at the same time encouraging

and it is of great importance to their

more volunteers are needed. Those

their pets' good health and comfort. Cats,

owners to keep them healthy." The vet­

interested can contact the organization

dogs, birds, fish and rabbits are the animal

erinarians offer reduced fees for routine

at 1 234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA

companions most commonly served."

and emergency services and some make

1 9 1 07. •

Dr. William Boucher Dr. William B. Boucher, V'40, emeritus professor of medicine, died in January. 1994. Aftt:r graduation Dr. Boucher joined the faculty as assistant instructor in veterinary medicjne. He remained on the faculty continuously until his retirement in 198 1 .

Dr. Boucher's work was devoted almost entirely to teaching medicine and to clinical service in the large animal hospital and field service. He served as chief of medical service. New Bolton Center. from 1967 until 1979. Above else, Dr. Boucher was an outstanding teacher who earned great respect and love from his student<�.

Beginning in 1940 and continuing unul J 968, he was in charge of field ser­ vices and provided many memorable moments for student� un clinical ca!Js to farms. He was especially astute in phy­ sical examination and diagnostic procedures.

1985 the School honored him by renam­

idents. and especially on holidays pro­

were recognit.ed in 1 968 when he

ing the field service the William B.

vided a '·home away from home."

rece•ved the Nonkn Teaching Award

Boucher Field Service.

Dr. Boucher " teaching abilities

and in 1 9 8 1 when h..: was the recipient of the prestigiou:. Christian and Mary

John E. Martin . V'42

Over and above his contributions as a teacher/clinician, Dr. Boucher, his wife

Lindback Award for Distinguished

Doris, and their children are best remem­

Teaching. fn 1979 The Pennsylvania

bered by hundreds of students for their

Contributions in memory of Dr. Boucber can be made to the Doris and

Veterinary Medical Association selected

hospitality. The Boucher home was

William Boucher Scholarship Fund at

him as Distinguished Veterinarian. ln

always open to students, interns, and res-

the School.

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Penn Annual Conference Despite snow. sleet. ice and freezing

Dr. Charles Newron. rm hehalf of the

temperatures, the 1994 Penn Annual

School. presented Certificates of

Conference was a success. Over 600 vet­

Appreciarion to the sponsors and parrons

erinarians defied terrible weather and

of the Penn Annual Conference.

stalled traffic to attend the 94th

Hill's Per Nmn/1(111

Conference. A very special thank you

Dr William Way

goes out to all our loyal alumni, friends

recei,ing the certificate.

and exhjbitors who attended.

Represemative ofDV+t Pharmuauricols recl!iving rhe ceni[tcote.

Copies of the 1994 Penn Annual Conference Proceedings are for sale at $ 15.00 each. If you wish to purchase a copy. please send your $ 1 5.00 check, payable to The Penn Conference to:

Represl'ntatil'l! ofAJ.

Office of Continuing Education, School

Buck and Son, Inc.

recl'it·in.� thl' cerri[tcate

of Veterinary Medicine, 3800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 1 9 104. •

Represemative ofSmithK/ine lJeechorn

Animo/ Health receiving the cerrificote.

Aning Dean Alan M. Kelly presenring the certifl· core rn represematil'l�s ofPeterson lmaging. lnc.

Represemati1•es of The Upjohn Company present ing a $1,000 check for SCAI'MA 10 Dean Kelfy.

Horse and Pony Show at Devon to benefit Vet School This three-day, Class A horse event

occasion. Proceeds from the event w i l l

on June 27-29th will include a range of

be donated to the School of Veterinary

activities to entertain and educate the

Medicine.

public, including English, Western,

Volunteers are needed to assist with

Arabian and 4-H equine competition

planning the event and also to work dur­

classes; canine events, such as a dog

ing the show. In addition, private spon­

beauty contest and an agility demonstra­

sors to underwrite events, purchase box

tion; jousting knights; and an evening

seats, and rent booths are welcomed.

jazz concert. Village Shoppes displaying

For further information or to volun­

such unique items as hand-made

teer, contact Ms. Dolores Swann at (215)

designer clothing for dogs will add to the

296-8668 or (215) 525-1730.

Support for Veterinary Research The School of Veterinary Medicine

disease index scoring -;ystem for canine

has received funding from the Bernice

intensive care patients. The Foundation has

Barbour Foundation of Hackensack, NJ for

been a generous supporter of the Vet School ,

two research projects - $25,000 for the

with previous gifts to purchase the Small

study of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis i n

Animal Hospital bloodmobile and to reno­

horses and $ I 9,000 to initiate a severity o f

vate the Hospital's in-house blood bank.

Representative ofCiba Gl?f,�y Animal Healrh rl!tefving the cerrijit01e.

Bellwether 36 Bellwether ts published by the School of Veterinary MediciM <U the UniL-erstty ofPtmns!JIIJOJJfa. editor:

JthLSCtctor:

Helma Weeks

Marie GarnjaJW

Wri�: Dr. M. Josephine Deubler

PhotDgraphvs:

J0011 Capuzzi

New Bolton Liaiioru

(Animal Crackers}

Helma Weeks

Addison Gcaty

Calhmne Larmore

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