Aurora Villarroel, an epidemiologist and CVM Assistant Professor in the Rural Veterinary Practice, was recently appointed an adjunct faculty member in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences (PHHS). The appointment is an acknowledgement of Villarroel’s collaboration on research and teaching in the public health arena.

In 2010, Villarroel and senior Jennifer Jackson presented research on factors affecting the transmission of zoonotic disease to veterinarians to the Oregon Public Health Association. That research is now part of several courses taught in PPHS and was recently published in the journal of Zoonoses and Public Health. Villarroel also teaches courses on ‘Dietary Interventions for Public Health’ and ‘Community Nutrition’.

Last year, Villarroel collaborated with county health officials, OSU extension agents, and PHHS professors on ‘Don’t Let Rabies Get Your Goat”, a community-based vaccination and education program to address the high prevalence of rabies in Southern Oregon

Dr. Ron Mandsager joins Sami Pederson who was awarded the WVC scholarship.

by Sami Pederson (Class of 2013)

By day three of the Western Veterinary Conference, I already felt like it had been worth the trip. With two days left, I was blown away by everything learned and the people met. Vet schools all over the US (and Canada) are producing some seriously stellar students.

My arrival on Saturday evening was relaxing, checking into the Excalibur Hotel and spending some time walking up and down the strip. It’s easily overwhelming, inserting yourself into a crowded street with the classic flashing lights, people throwing things at you, and never quite sure which direction you’re walking in. Sunday was the commencement of the conference, which proceeded through the week with fantastic lectures, student receptions, and plenty of entertainment.

Even though the trip cost me an entire week of school, I strategically attended several urology and emergency medicine lectures, as well as a few on food animal surgery. I was even pleasantly surprised one night during my daily Blackboard check and download session to find we had covered the IRIS categorization of renal failure in class – conveniently also covered in that afternoon’s Feline Chronic Renal Failure hour. Other lectures of personal interest included “Setting up a Mobile Clinic”, “A Psychotherapist’s View of Veterinarians”, “Treating Shock Beyond Dehydration and Hemorrhage” , and “Caprine Field Surgery”.

This opportunity was granted to me through the faculty and staff at the Oregon State CVM. One third-year student had been selected for the award and trip from each veterinary school. As such an honor, the conference board members really know how to take care of the students. One of our AM breakfast receptions involved a great speech by Guy Pidgeon, Chief Executive Officer of the WVC, as well as recognition of each student. I was excited to find Dr. Ron Mandsager there to help me represent Oregon State – a personal thanks!

To the upcoming classes: the WVC board has decided to change the direction of this scholarship – it will now be open to applications from students, rather than a decision made by faculty members. When the announcement comes, many of you may brush it off, thinking, “how could a bunch of lectures be worth missing a week of school”, which even some of our faculty thought was a bit ambitious. However, I implore you to step back and realize how much more of an opportunity this could be. Third year is overwhelming and at times demoralizing (sorry to say), and it was incredibly refreshing to spend time talking to incredible students about their passions and paths to where they are now. A new friend from Mississippi State worked with another student last year to raise over $300,000 so their Shelter Medicine department could purchase a second mobile clinic. WOW. And if you think the lecture material will be over your head, trust me, IT’S NOT. I was amazed at my level of understanding and the strength of education we’re currently receiving. Seeing yourself answer 90% correctly during interactive lectures is a major ego boost, when you know certified veterinarians don’t remember as much about their renal physiology.

With that said, I would like to once again thank the school for this fantastic opportunity to learn, network, and enjoy Las Vegas.

Sami Pederson, class of 2013, was selected by the OSU CVM Scholarship Committee for her scholastic aptitude, financial need and her potential to assume leadership roles later in her career.

In response, Sami commented, “As a third year student, I’m thrilled and honored to be selected as an attendee for this years’ Western Veterinary Conference. Involvement in OSU CVM organizations such as the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), Zoo, Wildlife and Exotics (ZWE), Ag Animal, and International Veterinary Student Association (IVSA) has shown me the diverse levels of care and services available to animals in our own country and others. This opportunity for lectures, labs, and networking will greatly augment my interest in leadership and desire to make positive and sustainable impacts in the veterinary world.”

Congratulations, Sami!

Dr. Susan Tornquist served as mistress of ceremonies and announced the awards, invited donors in attendance to help present their awards and congratulated the stream of students receiving awards. Only the merit and proficiency recognition awards were presented at the ceremony. Financial assistance scholarships are also given to eligible students as resources allow.

College of Veterinary Medicine Honors and Awards Committee had the difficult and time-consuming task of selecting recipients. Thanks go to Drs. Craig Ruaux, Chair; Katja Zellmer, Patrick Chappell and Linda Blythe. Debrah Rarick is the scholarship coordinator.

Following the awards presentations, a reception sponsored by Nestlé Purina allowed people to congratulate the award recipients.

Full listing of awards and recipients:

Daniel E. and Dorothy J. Petrequin Scholarship: Emily Amsler, class of 2014, presented by Linda Schriber and Judy Neeble, daughters of the Petrequins.

From left: Linda Schriber, Judy Neeble, Emily Amsler and Dean Cyril Clarke

Dr. Bruce Hultgren Memorial Scholarship: Britton Nixon, class of 2014

Dr. Lavon M. Koger Memorial Scholarship: Tali Klip, class of 2014

Dallen H. Jones Memorial Scholarship: Ema Burr, class of 2014

Emery and Agnes Kern Memorial Scholarship: Lindsay Baker, class of 2012; Ashley Hanna, Erica Harmon, Samantha Pederson, and Rachel Rich, class of 2013; Alexa Campbell, Misty Clausen, Carissa Jones, and Melanie Philippi, class of 2014

College of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: Dana Lindemann, Danielle Meritet, class of 2012; Brandon Heikes, Andrew Kiemnec, and Lauren Salgo, class of 2013; Andrea Hargrove and Daphne Johnson, class of 2014

College of Veterinary Medicine Academic Excellence Award: Giovanna Coto, Kimberly Hiller, Laura Niman, and Britton Nixon, class of 2014

Auxiliary to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship: Haley Barno, class of 2012, and Megan Hornby, class of 2014, presented by President of the OVMA, Dr. Laird Goodman

From left: Dr. Cyril Clarke, Megan Horsby, Dr. Laird Goodman, and Haley Barno

Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Memorial Scholarship: Jacquelyn Abbatantono and Robert Siefken, class of 2014, presented by President of the OVMA, Dr. Laird Gooman

From left: Dr. Cyril Clarke, Robert Siefken, Jacqueline Abbatantono, and Dr. Laird Goodman

College of Veterinary Medicine Community Outreach Award: Laura Niman and Steen Smith, class of 2014

College of Veterinary Medicine Leadership Award: Alina Soderholm and Robyn Thompson, class of 2014

Linn County Kennel Club Scholarship: Lindsay Baker, class of 2012; Angela Schlenker, class of 2013; and Christina Lackey, class of 2014, presented by Pat Wildman

From left: Angela Schlenker, Pat Wildman, Christina Lackey, Lindsay Baker, and Dr. Cyril Clarke

Mountain Dog Rescue Scholarship: Marcie Mullen, class of 2013

Emerald Dog Obedience Club of Eugene Scholarship: Stacee Hironaga, presented by Charley Bentz

From left: Charley Bentz, Stacee Hironaga and Dr. Cyril Clarke

Bayer Animal Health Scholarship: Sean Brady, class of 2013, presented by Steve Bomont

From left: Dr. Cyril Clarke, Sean Brady, Steve Bomont

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Scholarship: Christina Bernards, class of 2013, presented by Lee Bjornstad

From left: Lee Bjornstad, Christina Bernards, and Dr. Cyril Clarke

Novartis-Ethicon Animal Health Scholarship: Joe O’Hara, class of 2012, and Matthew Evans, class of 2013, presented by Dr. Marc Cohen

From left: Dr. Marc Cohen, Dr. Cyril Clarke and Matthew Evans. Unfortunately, Joe O’Hara had just started clinical rotations and couldn’t attend.

Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship: Adam Ballard, Jessica Lam and Samuel Tepper, class of 2012; Sadie Curry, Brandon Heikes and Shanna Rietmann, class of 2013. Presented by Dr. Eileen Ball

From left: Sadie Curry, Shanna Rietmann, Adam Ballard, Dr. Eileen Ball, Brandon Heikes and Dr. Clarke. Jessica Lam was unavailable

Rogue Valley Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship: Alison McKay, class of 2013

Veterinary Learning Award – Pharmacology: Shanna Rietmann, class of 2013

Charles and Karen Short Veterinary Pharmacology Scholarship: Leslie Nies, class of 2013

Sharon and Cliff Burgess Scholarship: Ashley Galen, class of 2013

Dr. Cyril Clarke and Ashley Galen

Otto and Helga Spring Scholarship: Samantha Pederson, class of 2013; presented by Otto and Helga Spring

From left: Dr. Cyril Clarke, Samantha Pederson, Helga and Otto Spring

College of Veterinary Medicine Academic Excellence Award: Melissa Flora, Shanna Rietmann, Sean Brady and Sadie Curry, class of 2013

College of Veterinary Medicine Service Scholarship: Maya Bellapianta, class of 2013

Class of 1997 Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: Nancy Chilla-Smith, class of 2013

Dr. Cyril Clarke and Nancy Chilla-Smith

Willamette Valley Animal Hospital and Oregon Animal Health Foundation Scholarship: Leslie Dunham and Melissa Flora, class of 2013; presented by Dr. Sheri Morris and John Maddigan

From left: John Maddigan, Dr. Sheri Morris, Leslie Dunham and Dr. Cyril Clarke (Melissa Flora was ill and unable to attend)

College of Veterinary Medicine Community Outreach Award: Leslie Dunham and Leslie Nies, class of 2013

College of Veterinary Medicine Leadership Award: Rachel Collins and Stacee Hironaga, class of 2013

College of Veterinary Medicine Mentorship Award: Kelby Myers and Bryan Rensema

Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon Scholarship: Haley Barno and Michelle Galbraith

Chintimini Kennel Club – Canine Rehabilitation Scholarship: Paul Schiffgens; Canine Reproduction Scholarship: Michael Glynn. Presentor: Kelly Boyd. Unfortunately, both Schiffgens and Glynn had just started their clinical rotations and were unable to attend.

Tualatin Kennel Club Scholarship, in Memory of Debbi Kaluza: Jacqueline Koehne; in Memory of Margaret Braun: Kathryn Hooper, both class of 2012. Mr. Jim Corbett presented

From left: Jacqueline Koehne, Kathryn Hooper and Mr. Jim Corbett

McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers Scholarship: Haley Barno, class of 2012

Glen Pfefferkorn/Morris Wendorf Camelid Scholarship Fund: Megan Puchlerz and Andrea Sundholm Tepper, class of 2012; presented by Dr. Pat Long

From left: Dr. Cyril Clarke, Andrea Sundholm Tepper, Megan Puchlerz, and Dr. Pat Long

North West Camelid Foundation Scholarship: Megan Puchlerz, class of 2012

Dr. Pat Long presents award to Megan Puchlerz

Dr. Ed Scott Memorial Scholarship: Justin Ward, class of 2012

Dr. Cyril Clarke and Justin Ward

Umpqua Valley Mounted Posse Scholarship: Rachel Hector, class of 2012; presented by Capt. Deby Hackney

From left: Capt. Hackney, Dr. Cyril Clarke and Rachel Hector

Creston and Dorothea Lamont Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: Travis Schaal, class of 2012; and Elsbeth Centola, class of 2014

From left: Travis Schaal (inset), Dr. Cyril Clarke and Elsbeth Centola

LEI Medical Scholarship: Lindsay Baker and Kathryn Campbell, class of 2012; presented by Brian Lawson

From left: Dr. Cyril Clarke, Kathryn Campbell, Lindsay Baker, and Brian Lawson

Simmons Educational Foundation Scholarship: Elisha Adkins, class of 2012

Dr. Cyril Clarke and Elisha Adkins

Marion-Polk Veterinary Association Scholarship: Rachel Hector, class of 2012, presented by Dr. Kathi Helwig, class of 1990

From left: Dr. Cyril Clarke, Dr. Kathi Helwig and Rachel Hector

Portland Veterinary Medical Association: Jennifer Bentley, class of 2012

Dr. Cyril Clarke and Jennifer Bentley

Oregon Animal Health Foundation Scholarship: Megan Glaser, class of 2012; presented by Dr. Jerry Boggs

From left: Dr. Cyril Clarke, Dr. Jerry Boggs and Megan Glaser

Dr. Robert B. Bailey Memorial Scholarship: Liana Granum, class of 2012

Dr. Cyril Clarke and Liana Granum

Bernard and Stephanie Zylewitz Scholarship: Adam Ballard

Dr. Cyril Clarke and Adam Ballard

Salsbury Veterinary Medicine Scholarship – Academic Excellence: Sandra Lloyd and Julia Mulvaney, class of 2012

College of Veterinary Medicine Academic Excellence Award: Joe O’Hara, Andrea Sundholm Tepper, Julia Mulvaney and Sandra Lloyd, class of 2012

Phi Zeta Induction Recognition: Sandra Lloyd, Julia Mulvaney, Andrea Sundholm Tepper, Joe O’Hara and Adam Ballard, class of 2012

Western Veterinary Conference Scholarship: Liana Granum, class of 2012

SCAVMA Leadership Award: Kathryn Hooper, class of 2012; presented by Emily Amsler, class of 2014

SCAVMA President Award: Jacqueline Koehne

Shane Brown Memorial Scholarship: Kate Schoenhals, class of 2012

From left: Dr. Cyril Clarke, Dr. Keith Sides and Kate Schoenhals

College of Veterinary Medicine Community Outreach Award: Kate Schoenhals and Sarah Tauber, class of 2012

College of Veterinary Medicine Leadership Award: Liana Granum and Travis Schaal, class of 2012

College of Veterinary Medicine Mentorship Award: Andrea Harwell and Samuel Tepper, class of 2012

Columbia River Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club Student Assistance Award: Jocelyn Riehl, class of 2011

Don and Betty Bailey Scholarship: Annastasia Burright, Jessika Lais, Kelly Pinckard-Hazzard and Elizabeth Pollak, class of 2011

Beverly M. Thayer Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: Paul Brady, Diana Care, Michael Walker and Benjamin Wustenberg, class of 2011

Frank and Amy Finch Memorial Scholarship: Kate Brown, Ragan Garrett, Leticia Hillebrand, Jocelyn Riehl, JoDell Schweizer and Mika Straub, class of 2011

Dick Magruder Memorial Scholarship: Kadie Anderson, Katherine Barnes, Jennifer Grossman and Anna Rothman, class of 2011

Ken and Celia Austin Camelid Study Scholarship: Jennifer Evans, class of 2011

Proficiency in Theriogenology Award: Kate Brown, class of 2011

Northwest Equine Practitioners Association Award: Kate Brown and Jennifer Evans, class of 2011

From left: Dr. Cyril Clarke, Kate Brown, Jennifer Evans, and Dr. Lisa Metcalf

Carolina Cabaret Memorial Scholarship: Jennifer Mitchell, class of 2011

From left: Jim and Carole Bradford, Jennifer Mitchell, Dr. Michael Huber, and Dr. Cyril Clarke

American Animal Hospital Association Student Achievement Award: Courtney Smith, class of 2011

American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists Award: Sonja Lapinski, class of 2011

American College of Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound Award: Ragan Garrett, class of 2011

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Award: Small Animal — Katherine Barnes; Large Animal — Elizabeth Pollak, class of 2011

Novartis-Ethicon Surgical Excellence Award: Large Animal — Amy Sachs; Small Animal — Deborah Peale, class of 2011

Feline Practitioners Awards: Crystal Weller, class of 2011

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Certificate of Clinical Excellence: Small Animal — Kristy Headings and Courtney Smith, class of 2011; Large Animal — Leticia Hillebrand, class of 2011

Veterinary Cancer Society Student Award for Proficiency in Clinical Oncology: Jennifer Evans, class of 2011

College of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: Christina Lee, Miles Looman-Nelson and Julia Ter Beest, class of 2011

Nestlé Purina Companion Animal Nutrition Scholarship: Lane Martin, class of 2011

Nestlé Purina Senior Paper Excellence Award: Susan Jelinski, Deborah Peale and Mika Straub, class of 2011

College of Veterinary Medicine Academic Excellence Award: Courtney Smith, Kristy Headings, Jennifer Evans, and Lane Martin, class of 2012

Merck Veterinary Manual Award: Lane S. Martin, Jennifer R. Evans, Kristy A. Headings, Courtney C. Smith, Kate Taylor Brown, Anna Leigh Rothman, Jocelyn H. Riehl, Jennifer Lindsay Grossman, Katherine Hirose Barnes, Michael Emmett Walker, Tanya I. Neville, and Kadie M. Anderson, class of 2011

Phi Zeta: Anna Rothman, Kate Brown, Katherine Barnes, Lane Martin, Kristy Headings, and Jennifer Evans, class of 2011

Phi Zeta Induction Recognition and Presentation of Gold Cords: Courtney Smith, Jocelyn Riehl, Jennifer Grossman, Michael Walker, Kadie Anderson, and Tanya Neville, class of 2011

Veterinary Medicine Service Scholarship: Ashley Brooks, Allison Jacobs, Donald Judson, Sonja Lapinski, Karyn Zittel, and Brian Zulauf, class of 2011

Dr. Joe and Jane Snyder Senior Award: Kristy Headings, class of 2011

Dr. Cyril Clarke and Kristy Headings

College of Veterinary Medicine Compassion for Animals Award: Jessika Lais and Tanya Neville, class of 2011

College of Veterinary Medicine Community Outreach Award: Sonja Lapinski and Karyn Zittel, class of 2011

College of Veterinary Medicine Leadership Award: JoDell Schweizer and Craig Seyler, class of 2011

College of Veterinary Medicine Mentorship Award: Kristy Headings and Jessika Lais, class of 2011

E.E. Wedman Outstanding Senior Award: Courtney Smith, class of 2011

Dr. Cyril Clarke and Courtney Smith

Research Awards

DVM Student Research Award: Jocelyn Riehl, class of 2011

Graduate Student Research Award: Rhea Hanselmann

Staff Awards

Veterinary Medicine Outstanding Staff member Award: Pat Hutson, Dean’s Office, and Steve Lehto, Trades Maintenance

Veterinary Medicine Professional Faculty Award: Lionel Snyder, Farm Manager, and Robyn Panico, Coordinator of Small Animal Patient Services

Faculty Awards

New Investigator Award: Dr. Manoj Pastey

Pfizer Research Excellence Award: Dr. Claudia Hase.

Dr. Cyril Clarke, Dr. Claudia Hase and Dr. Eileen Ball

Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award: Dr. Jennifer Warnock

Dr. Eileen Ball, Dr. Jennifer Warnock and Dr. Cyril Clarke

Photographs by Alan Calvert

Linda Blythe earned her D.V.M. degree in 1974, completed a large animal internship in 1975, and received a Ph.D. in comparative pathology in 1979, all at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

Blythe is a founding faculty member of Oregon’s veterinary school, where she also served in leading administrative roles. Blythe’s teaching focuses on neuroscience and sports medicine. She received the Carl J. Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Teaching Award in 1986 and 1992 in recognition of her ability to combine basic instruction with clinical application for her students.

Blythe’s research into equine neurological diseases led to her discovery of equine temporohyoid osteoarthropathy, a disorder that can predispose horses to fracture along the base of the skull or one of the bones of the throat. She also explored the role of vitamin E in equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy, a now preventable disease of young horses. Blythe is also interested in greyhounds and canine physical rehabilitation; she is the lead author of two books on the care of the racing and retired greyhound. Blythe received the Pfizer Research Award in 1996 and was inducted into the Greyhound Hall of Fame in 2010. She has authored more than 100 scientific articles.

Among her contributions to the profession, which include involvement in the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges and the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, Blythe has been instrumental in the development of a new specialty organization, the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Kim, Justin and Elisha

Three out of four submitted abstracts have been accepted for the Student Case/Research Presentation Competition in September at the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) in St. Louis, Mo. Assistant Professor Dr. Aurora Villarroel said, “This is a huge deal because only ten abstracts are accepted every year from all 34 veterinary schools in the United States and Canada, and we got 30% of the slots! Additionally, I was personally congratulated by AABP for the quality of the submissions, since all of them are my advisees for their senior paper projects.”

Titles of the accepted abstracts are:

• Tessa Maggiulli (Class 2013) — Rare Cryptococus gattii infection in a healthy dairy goat following a cesarean section (case presentation)
  

  Tessa and Skobli

• Elisha Adkins, Justin Ward and Kim Noyes (Class of 2012) — It’s not all black and white: why using Holstein serum IgG and total protein cutoff values is invalid in Jersey calves when assessing passive transfer (research presentation)
• Elisha Adkins, Justin Ward and Kim Noyes (Class of 2012) — Correlation of Serum Total Protein, IgG, and GGT, with Morbidity and Mortality in Jersey Calves (research presentation)

“I’m very proud of all of them. They all work very hard to get this,” Dr. V added. As selected student presenters, they will receive $500 for travel expenses and compete for two awards in each category of research and case presentations. Two of the students will be representing OSU CVM as student delegates for the AABP: Elisha Adkins, senior delegate, and Tessa Maggiulli, junior delegate.

Four students will again represent the College at the AABP Quiz Bowl: Justin Ward, Sadie Curry, Tessa Maggiulli and Elisha Adkins. Good luck to them!