WESTERN COLLEGE of
VETERINARY MEDICINE
2006
Annual
RESEARCH
Report
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Photography: Peter Beszterda,
Margot Buckley, Juliane Deubner,
Colleen MacPherson, Kevin
Hogarth, Debra Marshall, Michael
Raine and Alasdair Veitch.
Message from the Dean
Dr. Charles Rhodes, Dean
Executive Summary
Dr. Norman Rawlings, Associate Dean, Research
Research Profile
Oncology
WCVM Faculty and Research Interests
Research Profile
Ophthalmology
Research Profile
Epidemiology, Food Safety and Public Health
WCVM Post-Doctoral Fellows
WCVM Graduate Students and Clinical Interns
WCVM Undergraduate Summer Students — 2006
WCVM Awards
Research achievements of WCVM faculty, staff and students
WCVM Expansion
Research Takes Wing at WCVM
Research Profile
Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Research Profile
Sustainable Beef Systems
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Research Profile
Toxicology
Research Profile
Reproduction
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Books, Chapters in Books, Expository and Review Articles; Invited Papers and
Presentations at Major Conferences
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Contributed Papers in Published Conference Proceedings
ON OUR FRONT COVER (top left): Large animal clinician Dr. Steven Hendrick examines a cow
during a field service visit. Top right: A polo horse dozes in the morning sun. Bottom right:
Veterinary ophthalmology resident Dr. Bianca Bauer and molecular biochemist Dr. George
Forsyth discuss experimental results. Bottom left: Dall’s sheep on Copper Cap Mountain.
BACK COVER (top left): Sheep housed in the Animal Care Unit’s outdoor paddocks peer at the
camera. Right: Dr. Lynn Weber holds one of the piglets involved in her cardiovascular studies.
Bottom: Wood bison gallop in one of the paddocks at the Goodale Research Farm. Left: Some
of the texts and conference proceedings that published WCVM-based contributions in 2006.
ON THIS PAGE (top): A burrowing owl during a physical examination. Centre: Dr. Albert Barth,
a specialist in bovine reproduction. Bottom: An anesthetized dog is prepared for surgery.
Message
from the Dean
by Dr. Charles Rhodes, DVM, MSc.
Dr. Charles Rhodes received his Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine (DVM) degree at the University of Minnesota,
then completed a Master of Science degree at Iowa State
University. In 1971, Rhodes joined WCVM’s faculty as a
large animal clinician, professor and researcher. During his
36 years at the College, he has also served as a department
head and as the associate dean of research for a decade.
Rhodes took on the College’s leadership role in
2002 and is the fifth person to sit in the dean’s chair since
WCVM’s creation in 1964. Now in his second five-year term
as dean, Rhodes’ primary focus is on completing all aspects
of WCVM’s major expansion — a multi-stage project
that will equip the College for the future challenges and
demands in veterinary medicine, food safety and public
health.
One of WCVM’s most enthusiastic ambassadors,
Rhodes has promoted the College’s strengths in education,
clinical services and research to audiences across North
America — and even as far away as Mongolia and China
in 2006.
A thriving research program has always been a vital part of the Western College
of Veterinary Medicine’s past, and as demonstrated in the pages of the 2006 Annual
Research Report, our faculty, students and staff continue to build on that important
tradition.
In fact, our College’s strong background in particular areas of research have led to
the development of highly specialized research groups — many of which are highlighted
in this report. With group members representing WCVM as well as the University
of Saskatchewan and other prominent North American research institutions, these
collaborative groups are exemplifying the truth behind the words, “strength in numbers.”
Their accomplishments continue to gain national and international recognition for
WCVM, and we’re extremely proud to showcase their research activities in this report.
Of course, none of this work would be possible without the continuing support of
governments, organizations, corporations, individuals and other stakeholders of this
veterinary college. We’re very appreciative of your support and your ongoing confidence
in our abilities. As well, I want to thank those people who offer their ideas, feedback and
encouragement to our researchers as they strive for greater knowledge.
I hope that you enjoy this report, and if you have any questions about any of
WCVM’s current or past research projects, I know that our researchers will be happy to
respond to your queries.
Dr. Charles S. Rhodes
Dean, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
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Executive Summary
By Dr. Norman Rawlings, BSc, MSc, PhD
Dr. Norman Rawlings’ alma maters include the
University of London, Michigan State University, the
University of Liverpool and Clemson University in South
Carolina. After joining the Western College of Veterinary
Medicine’s faculty in 1975, Rawlings established an active
research laboratory as well as highly productive graduatepostdoctoral training programs.
His research interests are in basic and applied aspects
of the regulation of ovarian folliculogenesis in sheep
and reproductive maturation in beef cattle. Rawlings is
a member of the University of Saskatchewan’s highly
successful Reproductive Sciences and Medicine Group and
has received continuous funding support from the Natural
Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for
more than 25 years.
Since Rawlings became WCVM’s associate dean
of research in 2002, he has been an integral part of the
planning team for the College’s expansion projects. After
months of overseeing the development of the College’s
renovated Animal Care Unit and the new research wing,
Rawlings is very excited to see research teams begin
to put the new space and advanced technologies into
valuable use.
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This year’s Research Report highlights the Western College of Veterinary
Medicine’s areas of research focus and the many collaborations that faculty in these
areas have built with other researchers across campus and beyond. In addition, this
report provides an update on the expansion of new and renovated research facilities
at WCVM that were completed in early 2007: the expanded Animal Care Unit and the
College’s new research wing.
Researchers based at WCVM and at other research centres across the University
of Saskatchewan campus have shown keen interest in the new Animal Care Unit
— especially in its Level 2 biosecure facilities. The renovated unit, which was completed
in January 2007, includes a state-of-the-art, computer-based management system and a
Level 2 containment laboratory.
As for the new research wing, this two-storey facility will be an exciting catalyst
for research at the College. In particular, its design and resource base will help clinical
faculty to gain easier access to advanced laboratory techniques.
The research wing will become headquarters for several faculty members who can
provide expertise in molecular, cellular and immunological techniques — including
techniques for studies in reproduction. These resources will be available to other WCVM
faculty and students who can access space in the research wing for various periods of
time.
In addition to the research wing’s fixed or built-in equipment, WCVM
and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) are supplying more than $1.5
million in research equipment for the new facility. The purchased equipment
includes items for molecular techniques, proteomics and genomics as well as for
microscopy and reproductive research.
The cost of constructing WCVM’s research wing was supported by a $640,000
contribution from Westgen — a producer-owned, non-profit society that
promotes the use of artificial insemination in Western Canada. In recognition
of the organization’s donation, the multi-use laboratory on the research wing’s
second floor will be known as the “Westgen Research Suite.”
Another successful development is a new partnership with Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to create the Canadian Animal Genetic Resources
Centre at the University of Saskatchewan. This centre will focus on the
conservation of food animal genetic diversity with an emphasis on research in
genetics and techniques required to collect and cryopreserve genetic material.
To accomplish these goals, AAFC has placed three new scientists at the
U of S. Geneticist Dr. Yves Plante will work in the College of Agriculture and
Bioresources, while the other two scientists will be based in the WCVM’s new
research wing. Dr. Carl Lessard, a researcher in embryology, and Dr.
Muhammed Anzar, a cryobiologist, will collaborate with the College’s
scientists who work in the area of reproduction.
As the College’s research resources expanded, so did our
research funding: WCVM’s research support rose from $5.74
million in 2004-05 to $6.72 million in 2005-06 — an increase
of nearly $1 million. Specifically, funding increased in the area
of wildlife research with projects on chronic wasting disease in
cervids and aquatic toxicology leading the way. As well, WCVM
scientists — particularly our younger, new faculty — continue to
be successful in attracting federal research grants from the Natural
Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the
Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
This year’s Research Report highlights the
Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s
areas of research focus and the many
collaborations that faculty in these areas
have built with other researchers across
campus and beyond.
WCVM’s three internal research funds — the Equine Health Research Fund,
the Companion Animal Health Fund and the Wildlife Health Fund — are vital
to our research efforts, particularly in clinical and applied areas. During the
past year, grants from these funds supported 13 research projects for a total of
$170,432. We’re very appreciative of the donations from individuals and groups
$1.07-million gift
In August 2006, Heather Ryan and L. David Dubé
contributed $1.07 million through their charitable foundation
to WCVM’s equine and companion animal health programs.
At the donors’ request, WCVM will direct $750,000 of the gift over
the next five years to support major, collaborative research projects that
target critical issues in horse health. As well, the College’s Equine Health
Research Fund (EHRF) and Companion Animal Health Fund (CAHF) will
receive $125,000 each to boost their annual research grant programs.
WCVM will also allocate $70,000 of the donation to establish two
new scholarships for undergraduate veterinary students who have
demonstrated an interest in equine or companion animal health care.
In addition, Ryan and Dubé have pledged to “match” any new money
contributed to the fund that they created for large-scale equine health
research projects at WCVM or any increased amounts in contributions to
the EHRF during the next five years. The donors will annually contribute
up to $100,000 in matching funds — an exciting challenge that provides
the College with the opportunity to potentially raise $1 million for its
equine health research programs by 2011.
“Our horses and pets are a hugely positive part of our lives, and
through them, we’ve met some exceptionally compassionate, dedicated
people at WCVM,” says Dubé, a 1985 alumnus of the U of S. “Our belief
is that if we fund world-class research right here in Western Canada,
we will help to retain and attract some of the most innovative minds in
veterinary medicine. Plus, we want our donations to work as leveraging
tools for attracting additional funds from other organizations and
individuals, and for establishing collaborative relationships with other
scientists and research institutions.”
The new funding will nearly double the College’s annual equine
health research dollars for the next five years and significantly increase
its companion animal health research grants during the same period,
says WCVM Dean Dr. Charles Rhodes. “Having such a significant
commitment in place will allow our researchers to make real progress
in developing better ways to diagnose and treat diseases in horses and
pets.”
ABOVE: L. David Dubé and Heather Ryan accept a limited edition print entitled
“To the Field” by Jan Walker-Roenisch from U of S President Peter MacKinnon and
WCVM Dean Dr. Charles Rhodes.
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Research Grants by Source
Federal - $3,036,219.31
Industry - $603,391.88
Other - $726,897.63
Provincial - $2,350,181.25
that ensure the very existence of these funds, and we’re also
grateful to WCVM faculty and staff who work to ensure the success
of these initiatives. It’s exciting to report that contributions to all
three of WCVM’s internal research funds are steadily increasing.
Graduate students receive support through a variety of
sources: research grants, University of Saskatchewan scholarships,
the Interprovincial Graduate Student Fund (IPGF), and some
other federal funds. IPGF’s role in funding students — particularly
in the clinical areas — can not be over-emphasized, and this
valuable resource for WCVM is now maximally
subscribed.
Besides supporting graduate
students, the IPGF also plays another
important role in student training:
it provides money to support
WCVM undergraduate veterinary
students who want to obtain a
summer research experience
at the College. Based on the
success of our undergraduate
summer research program,
WCVM once again was the
only Canadian school to receive
supplemental funding from the
prestigious Merck-Merial Summer
Scholar program in 2006. Last August,
WCVM’s seven Merck-Merial scholars
attended the annual Merck-Merial Symposium at
Louisiana State University where their research presentations were
very well-received by the symposium’s organizers.
Our People
The College’s research activities cover a wide range of areas.
Researchers in WCVM’s Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
are exploring issues in the areas of epidemiology, food safety, animal
ethology and welfare, theriogenology (cattle and horses), work in
specialized livestock, and various projects in surgery and medicine. In
the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, research areas include
ophthalmology, hard and soft tissue surgery, anesthesia and analgesia,
cardiology, imaging, oncology, endocrinology and many aspects of
comparative medicine.
Interests range from reproduction, toxicology, gut biochemistry
and heparin investigations to pain, neurophysiology, immunology,
clinical pharmacology and the equine athlete in the Department
of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. Researchers in the Department
of Veterinary Pathology are conducting research in areas including
oncology, endocrinology, vaccinology, toxicology, and infectious diseases
— particularly of wildlife. In the Department of Veterinary Microbiology,
faculty are involved in research related to infectious diseases and
vaccinology, diagnostics, immunology, epidemiology, virology and
parasitology.
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While many faculty members have strong, individual research
programs, the College also has several focus areas such as toxicology,
reproduction, immunology, infectious diseases, food safety and public
health. As well, veterinary oncology and ophthalmology are emerging
research areas at WCVM. Investigations involving food animals
continue to be prominent at WCVM, but at the same time, a growing
number of the College’s researchers are becoming more involved in
wildlife-related research. Other important focuses are work with horses,
companion animals and comparative medicine.
Linked to these research interests, WCVM’s graduate training
encompasses internship and residency programs as well as Master of
Veterinary Science (MVSc), Master of Science (MSc) and PhD programs.
Among the College’s 116 graduate students, 70 hold a first degree in
veterinary medicine, 44 in the biological sciences or in agriculture, and
two in human medicine.
Above: Veterinary ophthalmology resident Dr. Bianca Bauer works on retinal
dysplasia-related research.
Altogether, 39 undergraduate research students worked in the
College during the summer of 2006. The IPGF and Merck-Merial
funding programs supported 18 of the students, while the remainder
received financial support from Natural Sciences and Engineering
Research Council (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes for Health
Research (CIHR) and faculty research grants. The availability of
funds to support graduate students still remains a limiting factor to
the expansion of research and graduate training, and we are seeking
ways to increase support.
It’s exciting to see the diversity and growth of research
across all disciplines at WCVM. The commissioning
of our new research wing and Animal Care Unit
will be a major boost to our research efforts
— providing us with facilities and cutting
edge equipment for the next 10 to 15 years.
These advances — combined with our
new AAFC collaboration, our increasing
numbers of graduate students and the
vibrancy of our summer undergraduate
research program — all bode well for
our future at the Western College of
Veterinary Medicine.
Research Grants by Subject
Wildlife - $3,479,728.58
Companion Animal - $177,682.98
Comparative Medicine - $931,276.36
Food Animal - $1,837,881.38
N. C. Rawlings
Associate Dean (Research)
Horses - $290,120.77
Our Research Facilities
As part of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s major,
multi-phase expansion project, the College’s on site research resources
have significantly grown in the past year:
• Animal Care Unit: A combination of new, old and renovated
space, the facility is 1,875 square metres with 36 animal rooms. Eight
of these rooms are part of a new Level 2 disease containment area with
rooms designed to hold a range of species from laboratory animals to
horses and cattle. The Level 2 area is also equipped with shower in/out
facilities, a lab and necropsy area. The Animal Care Unit’s conventional
animal area has rooms for animal experimentation, an aquatic
toxicology area and kenneling with outside runs.
• Research wing: The new, two-storey research wing, which
opens in April 2007, provides the College with 1,468 square metres of
new research space that meets Level 2 containment specifications. The
research wing’s focal points are two open-plan laboratory areas that
are designed for multiple users and a variety of functions. Alongside the
laboratory areas are six cell culture-manipulation rooms — equipped
with incubators and biosafety hoods. Other resources include two
equipment rooms for larger pieces of technology, a computer workroom,
a storage space for liquid nitrogen and a cold room. The research wing
also provides office space for 12 faculty members or visiting researchers,
as well as carrel space for 23 graduate students. One of the research
wing’s most attractive features is a glass-fronted gathering space that
connects the new facility to the College’s front entrance.
• Goodale Research Farm: The College’s 840-hectare research
farm is home to 150 head of beef cattle, muskoxen, elk and white tailed
deer. As well, researchers regularly bring groups of heifers and horses on
to the farm for specific projects. In 2006, 25 Wood bison from Elk Island
National Park were transported to Goodale Research Farm where they
will participate in research studies related to reproduction, restraint and
handling. The College continues to upgrade the research farm’s facilities
and equipment — including plans to expand the farm’s workshop and
renovate one of its livestock chutes and scale house.
Above: A series of “artificial streams” are part of the mesocosm (an experimental
system that simulates real-life conditions) developed in an aquatic laboratory at
the Animal Care Unit.
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Oncology
Cancer research isn’t new at the Western College of Veterinary
Medicine: WCVM researchers were responsible for some of the
first molecular studies in feline cancers and among the first in the
world to develop immunohistochemical markers for improved cancer
diagnoses in companion animals. Another WCVM achievement was
the development of new techniques for microvascular reconstructive
surgery. As well, the College’s scientists were also involved in
developing more effective chemotherapy protocols in human oncology.
Interest in oncology research has grown substantially in the past
decade. The increasing occurrence of cancer in animals and humans
— plus the rising demand for treatment options in companion animal
and human health — have influenced the priorities of veterinary
institutions across North America.
At WCVM, those emerging trends have led to the development
of a new radiation oncology centre and to the hiring of veterinary
radiation oncologist Dr. Monique Mayer and her support team.
The College gained another valuable resource when Dr. Valerie
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MacDonald, a veterinary medical oncologist, joined WCVM’s faculty in
October 2006.
New technology, new expertise and new funding opportunities
in animal and human health are strengthening links between clinical
and “benchtop” researchers. The College’s growing number of referred
oncology cases also enables scientists to use pet animals as a model
for human cancers.
While these new resources have re-energized existing cancer
research initiatives, they have also helped to foster new collaborations
among researchers at WCVM, at the University of Saskatchewan and
in other research centres across North America. As a result, WCVM now
has a thriving oncology research group that has the real potential to
address — and overcome — some of the major challenges involved in
diagnosing, treating and preventing cancer.
Above (back row): Drs. Candace Grier, Monique Mayer, John Gordon and
Hui Huang. Front row: Drs. Dilini Thilakaratne, Valerie MacDonald, Elisabeth
Snead, Beverly Kidney and Kathi Ellis.
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s oncology group is an
informal collection of faculty and graduate students from a variety of
disciplines including medical and radiation oncology, toxicology, pathology,
internal medicine, surgery, immunology and molecular microbiology.
WCVM scientists are chiefly targeting improvements in diagnosing and
treating cancer in companion animals, but there are also applications to
human oncology research in a number of the College-based studies.
In WCVM’s Department of Veterinary Pathology, Dr. Beverly Kidney is
working with graduate students and other faculty to investigate the use of
gene expression in developing new avenues of disease testing and treatment
for certain types of cancer in dogs and cats.
One recent study explored the possibility of using anti-angiogenesis
(blood vessel formation) drugs in treating certain types of cancer
in dogs. Kidney and graduate student Dr. Ahmad Al-Dissi used
immunohistochemistry techniques to find out whether two proteins that
play crucial roles in the formation of new blood vessels in malignant
tumours are expressed in certain types of canine tumours. Results showed
that more than half of the cells in most of the study’s malignant tumour
samples expressed both proteins — suggesting that the use of antiangiogenesis drugs to treat canine tumours is a real possibility for the
future.
In another study, Kidney and two graduate students are looking at the
potential of using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis as an accurate
and minimally invasive tool for diagnosing canine lymphosarcoma and
identifying its phenotype. Graduate student Dr. Kathi Ellis has nearly
completed the study’s first phase in which she conducted PCR clonality
testing on archived cytology smears of canine lymph nodes. Her goal was to
determine two things: whether the cells are malignant and whether they are
of B or T cell origin (the phenotype of the cells). To determine accuracy and
specificity of the PCR tests, Ellis compared results with findings garnered
from aspirates of cancerous lymph nodes as well as from non-neoplastic
lymph nodes.
In the study’s second phase, graduate student Dilini Thilakaratne
will conduct the same tests but on peripheral blood and cytology samples
taken from 15 dogs diagnosed with lymphosarcoma at WCVM’s Veterinary
Teaching Hospital during the next year. As a final step, Thilakaratne will
repeat the PCR clonal testing after some of the patients undergo cancer
treatment.
Dr. Elisabeth Snead, a veterinary internal medicine specialist in
Small Animal Clinical Sciences, is playing a co-operative role in the
second phase of this study by allowing Kidney and her research team to
use cytology smears and blood samples from dogs that are participating in
another lymphosarcoma-related study. Snead, along with other researchers
from WCVM, the Royal University Hospital, and the University of Prince
Edward Island, are testing the use of nuclear scintigraphy to predict the
response of canine cancer patients to chemotherapy. After tracking the dogs’
response to the drugs, the researchers will use statistical analysis to evaluate
whether nuclear scintigraphy is useful for predicting the dogs’ response to
chemotherapy.
In the area of radiation oncology, two teams of researchers are
bringing together clinical practice and laboratory research to conduct
treatment-related oncology research. One of the main advantages of these
multi-disciplinary collaborations is the use of pet animals as realistic
models for cancer in human patients. As a result, findings have the potential
of benefiting animal patients as well as contributing to the knowledge that
can be used for the treatment of human cancers.
WCVM now has a thriving oncology
research group that has the real potential
to address – and overcome – some of the
major challenges involved in diagnosing,
treating and preventing cancer.
The first research team is examining the use of a newly available,
biodegradable polymer product that’s injected intramuscularly to achieve
consistent levels of cisplatin in a tumour throughout a course of radiation
therapy. This investigation is in response to a new treatment approach where
clinicians administer chemotherapy concurrently with radiation treatment
as a means of maximizing the effects of radiation on the tumour cells.
The team consists of Dr. Monique Mayer, WCVM’s veterinary radiation
oncologist in Small Animal Clinical Sciences, veterinary toxicologist Dr.
Barry Blakley of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, and pharmacologist Dr.
Jane Alcorn of the U of S College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. There’s also
potential for the researchers to collaborate with private referral centres in
Western Canada on this project.
During the study, the research team will determine the
pharmacokinetics of this release system, plus they will determine the levels
of cisplatin reached in the tumour tissue. Further work would include
assessing the clinical efficacy of the drug as well as the desired level of
cisplatin in a tumour to achieve optimum radiosensitization.
A second team of researchers is working to create a dendritic cell
vaccine for dogs that are diagnosed with spontaneously-occurring
malignant melanoma. Dendritic cells are potent, antigen-processing cells
that initiate primary immune responses by stimulating T cells and other
lymphocytes. Dendritic cell vaccines have shown promise as an adjunctive
therapy in increasing survival times of dogs with malignant melanoma and
there’s also potential for application in various human cancers.
This collaborative team brings Mayer together with two scientists
from Veterinary Microbiology: Dr. John Gordon, a veterinary immunologist,
and Dr. Hui Huang, a medical physician and PhD candidate in Gordon’s
laboratory. Over the next year, the scientists will examine the use of dendritic
cell vaccination against the tumour cells as a potential means of improving
remission time and survival of canine patients. If the pilot project’s results
are promising, the team plans to apply for additional research funding so
they can conduct a larger study involving more canine patients.
Future oncology research at WCVM will include collaborative projects
initiated by Dr. Valerie MacDonald, the College’s new veterinary medical
oncologist in Small Animal Clinical Sciences. During her residency at
the University of Wisconsin, MacDonald worked with Dr. Stuart Helfand
to investigate the use of a class of drugs called small molecule inhibitors
(SMIs) to treat canine hemangiosarcoma.
Besides continuing that particular line of research, MacDonald
also plans to use her links with North America’s community of oncology
specialists to involve WCVM in multi-site clinical trials. These collaborative
research projects will also enrich the training of future medical oncology
residents at the College. As well, MacDonald will be a key resource for
WCVM’s oncology research group that will benefit from her specialized
understanding of the biology of different types of cancer.
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WCVM Faculty
and Research
Interests
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine has a total of 140
faculty members, academic faculty, clinical associates, adjunct
professors, professional associates and professors emeriti who
are part of five departments:
• Large Animal Clinical Sciences
• Small Animal Clinical Sciences
• Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Veterinary Pathology.
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Academic Faculty
J. (Jeremy) Bailey, BVSc, MVetSc, Dip. ACVS. Professor, Surgery, and Associate
Dean (Academic). Research interests: wound healing and reconstructive surgery,
the pathogenesis of tendon injuries and tendon metabolism.
S. (Spencer) Barber, DVM (Diplomate, ACVS). Professor, Surgery.
Research interests: cosmetic exostosis removal, pseudoarthrodesis of the
temporomandibular joint and arthrodesis of the tarsus, articular cartilage
healing, repair and function of the synovial membrane following arthroscopic
removal, and arthrodesis of the carpometacarpal joint.
A. (Albert) Barth, DVM, MVSc (Diplomate, ACT). Professor, General
Theriogenology. Research interests: sperm morphology, pathogenesis of abnormal
spermatogenesis, testis degeneration, vesicular gland infections, factors affecting
pubertal development, serving capacity, and seasonality.
Visit www.wcvm.com/departments to learn more about WCVM’s
faculty members or to access their contact information.
J. (John) Campbell, DVM, DVSc. Associate Professor, Epidemiology. Research
interests: epidemiology, epidemiology of bovine trichomoniasis, vitamin E and
selenium status of cow-calf herds, and factors affecting culling of breeding bulls.
Above: WCVM scientists and support staff brew up some coffee
and meet in the Alberta Room for some stimulating discussions
about research projects, funding prospects and new opportunities
for collaborative studies. The informal “research coffees” have been
the ideal way to develop more links between scientists from all
departments and disciplines at the College and across campus.
C. (Claire) Card, DVM, PhD (Diplomate, ACT). Professor, Equine
Theriogenology. Research interests: pathogenesis of congenital hypothyroidism
dysmaturity syndrome in foals, the use of computer-assisted ultrasound image
analysis, low dose insemination, semen cryopreservation, fertility of frozen semen
and breeding induced inflammation in the mare.
T. (Terry) Carruthers, DVM, PhD. Associate Professor, Dairy, and Graduate
Student Chair. Research interests: postpartum reproductive physiology and
endocrinology in cattle, folliculogenesis and superovulation, dairy herd health
implementation and dairy cow nutrition.
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C. (Chris) Clark, BA (Hons), Vet MB, MVetSc. Assistant Professor, Large Animal
Medicine. Research interests: cattle lameness and the control and prevention of
infectious disease.
CLINICAL ASSOCIATES
T. (Tasha) Epp, DVM. Associate Professor, Zoonotic Disease. Research interests:
identifying and studying important zoonotic diseases in Western Canada
(especially in northern communities), and promoting the veterinarian’s role in
public health.
F. (Fritz) Schumann, BSc, BVSc, MVetSc. Clinical Associate, Bovine Practice.
J. (Jeremy) Haigh, BVMS, MRCVS, MSc (Diplomate, ACZM). Professor,
Wildlife. Research interests: wildlife, game farm management, wildlife medicine
and production.
S. (Sarah) Parker, BSc, DVM, MVetSc. Professional Research Associate,
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food Research Chair in On-Farm Food Safety.
J. (John) Harding, DVM, MSc. Associate Professor, Swine. Research interests:
improving the productivity, efficiency and health status of intensive swine
operations in Western Canada.
K.R. (Ken) Armstrong, DVM. Dairy Herd Specialist.
S. (Steve) Hendrick, DVM, DVS. Assistant Professor, Field Service. Research
interests: best management practices for the prevention and control of Johne’s
disease in western Canadian beef herds.
K. (Katharina) Lohmann, MedVet, PhD (Diplomate, ACVIM). Associate
Professor, Large Animal Medicine. Research interests: inflammation, endotoxemia
and host-pathogen interactions.
S.T. (Stephen) Manning, DVM, MSc (Diplomate, ACT). Associate Professor,
Field Service (Equine). Research interests: mare and stallion subfertility and
infertility, advanced reproductive techniques in horses, equine preventive
medicine and disease surveillance.
R. (Reuben) Mapletoft, DVM, MS, PhD. Professor, Theriogenology. Research
interests: theriogenology, embryo transfer.
F. (Fernando) Marqués, DVM (Diplomate ACVIM). Associate Professor,
Large Animal Medicine. Research interests: infectious diseases, sepsis and
inflammation; the immune response to infection and vaccine formulation.
C. (Colin) Palmer, DVM, MVetSc (Diplomate, ACT). Assistant Professor,
General Theriogenology. Research interests: semen collection and breeding
soundness evaluation in the bull, postpartum metritis in the cow, canine semen
preservation and termination of pregnancy in the dog.
S. (Susan) Ashburner, BSc, DVM. Clinical Associate, Equine Practice.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATES AND ASSOCIATES
S. (Sheryl) Gow, BSc, DVM. Public Health Agency of Canada, Epidemiology.
Professors EmeritI
F. (Frank) Bristol, BVSc, MSc (Diplomate, ACT). General Theriogenology.
R.S. Butler (Ray), DVM, MCE. Continuing Veterinary Education and
Extension.
W.F. (Bill) Cates, DVM, PhD (Diplomate, ACT). Bovine Theriogenology.
P.B. (Peter) Fretz, VMD (Diplomate, ACVS). Equine Surgery.
P.R. (Paul) Greenough, MRCVS, FRCVS. Bovine Lameness.
Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Academic Faculty
J. (James) Anthony, DVM, MRCVS (Diplomate AVDC, EVDC). Associate
Professor, Dentistry. Research interests: veterinary dentistry.
A.P. (Anthony) Carr, Dr.med.vet. (Diplomate, ACVIM), Associate Professor,
Small Animal Medicine. Research interests: blood pressure, immune-mediated
disease, infectious agents’ potential role in polyarthritis, hemostasis, cardiology,
and effects
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of endurance training on sled dogs.
L. (Lyall) Petrie, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS. Professor, Internal Medicine. Research
interests: neonatal calf diarrhea and bovine lameness and problems of the bovine
hoof.
T. (Tanya) Duke, BVetMed., MRCVS, DVA (Diplomate, ACVA). Professor,
Anesthesiology. Research interests: general anesthesia including pathophysiology;
pain control; muscle relaxants; intensive care; and anesthesia for minimum
access surgery.
C. (Charles) Rhodes, BSc, DVM, MSc. Professor and Dean. Research interests:
food animal medicine and swine herd health.
C.S. (Chuck) Farrow, BSc, DVM (Diplomate ACVR), Professor, Medical
Imaging. Research interests: diseases of the thorax.
J. (Joseph) Stookey, BSc, MSc, PhD. Professor, Animal Behaviour. Research
interests: maternal and social behaviour of cattle, swine and sheep, plus the
factors that influence handling and temperament in beef cattle.
B.H. (Bruce) Grahn, DVM, (Diplomate, ABVP, ACVO). Professor, Veterinary
Ophthalmology. Research interests: primary glaucoma treatment, retinopathies,
canine and feline intraocular tumours, qualitative tear film abnormalities in cats,
bullous retinopathies and retinal dysplasia.
H. (Hugh) Townsend, BSc, DVM, MSc. Professor, Internal Medicine. Research
interests: infectious disease epidemiology; public health; vaccine formulation,
delivery and efficacy; and the immune response to infection.
C.L. (Cheryl) Waldner, DVM, PhD. Associate Professor, Epidemiology.
Research interests: factors affecting the health and productivity of cow-calf herds
in Western Canada.
D. (David) Wilson, DVM (Diplomate, ACVS). Professor, Surgery, and
Department Head, Large Animal Clinical Sciences. Research interests: implant
biomechanics, developmental orthopedic disease and minimally invasive surgical
techniques.
M. (Murray) Woodbury, DVM, MSc. Associate Professor, Specialized Livestock,
and AFIF (Agri-Food Innovation Fund) Research Chair for alternative and
specialized livestock production medicine.
K.A. (Kathleen) Linn, DVM, MS (Diplomate, ACVS), Associate Professor,
Small Animal Surgery. Research interests: avian orthopedics and treatment of hip
dysplasia.
V. (Valerie) MacDonald Dickinson, BSc, DVM (Diplomate, ACVIM
– Medical Oncology). Associate Professor, Medical Oncology. Research interests:
medical oncology.
M. (Monique) Mayer, BSc, DVM, MS (Diplomate, ACVR – Radiation
Oncology). Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology. Research interests: radiation
oncology.
D. (Dennilyn) Parker, DVM, MVetSc (Diplomate, ABVP – Avian). Research
interests: avian renal portal system, ferret diseases, and rabbit gastro-intestinal
system.
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TOP NEW INVESTIGATOR: Dr. Ali Honaramooz was one of four scientists
to receive Top Researcher Awards at the Saskatchewan Health Research
Foundation’s awards dinner in December 2005. Honaramooz, an associate
professor in WCVM’s Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences,
was named Top New Investigator in Biomedical Sciences for his work on
developing a novel in vivo model for human testis function. Once the
model is developed, it will be used to conduct further research into male
infertility. SHRF is supporting Honaramooz’s research through a two-year,
$40,000 establishment grant as well as a $30,000 grant to purchase a
micromanipulator system.
S.M. (Susan) Taylor, DVM (Diplomate ACVIM). Professor, Small Animal
Medicine. Research interests: hyperthyroidism in cats; calcium metabolism
in hypercalcemia and malignancy; pharmacologic alteration of mucociliary
clearance in dogs and cats; and muscle disease in dogs.
K. (Kimberly) Tryon, DVM, MVetSc. Assistant Professor, Medical Imaging.
Research interests: general radiology; ultrasonography (general and cardiac);
computed tomography; and magnetic resonance imaging.
Clinical Associates
R. (Regine) Belanger, DVM. Clinical Associate, Small Animal Surgery.
K. (Ken) Cockwill, BSc, DVM. Clinical Associate, Small Animal Medicine.
C. (Candace) Grier, DVM. Clinical Associate, Radiation Oncology.
K. (Romany) Pinto, DVM. Clinical Associate, Veterinary Anesthesiology.
R. (Rekha) Trembath, BSc, DVM. Clinical Associate, Veterinary
Anesthesiology.
Adjunct Professors
J. (Jessica) Paterson, DVM. Associate Professor, Veterinary Anesthesiology.
Research interests: veterinary anesthesiology.
J.W. (John) Pharr, DVM, MSc (Diplomate, ACVR, ECVDI). Professor, Medical
Imaging. Research interests: general ultrasonography, cardiac diagnostic
imaging, orthopedic radiology, magnetic resonance imaging and computed
tomography.
K. (Klaas) Post, DVM, MVetSc. Head, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, and
Professor, Small Animal Medicine. Research interests: small animal reproduction.
L. (Lynne) Sandmeyer, DVM, DVSc (Diplomate, ACVO). Associate Professor,
Veterinary Ophthalmology. Research interests: investigation of antiviral agents
against feline herpesvirus, and investigation of hereditary retinal disease of horses
and dogs.
C.L. (Cindy) Shmon, DVM, DVSc (Diplomate, ACVS). Associate Professor,
Small Animal Surgery. Research interests: soft tissue surgery and orthopedics;
neurosurgery; lumbosacral disease; and diseases in working dogs.
M.E. (Meg) Smart, DVM, PhD. Professor, Veterinary Clinical Nutrition.
Research interests: trace mineral nutrition of cattle; role of nutrition in
metabolism, and the impact of nutrition on the skeletal growth of bull calves.
E.C.R. (Elisabeth) Snead, BSc, DVM (Diplomate ACVIM). Assistant
Professor, Small Animal Medicine. Research interests: canine and feline diabetes
mellitus and the use of plant extracts in treating canine diabetes mellitus;
feline mycoplasma; and the evaluation of chemotherapy response in canine
lymphosarcoma patients.
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T.N. (Trevor) Bebchuk, DVM (Diplomate, ACVS). Adjunct Professor, Small
Animal Surgery. Research interests: microvascular surgery, orthopedics and
neurology.
C. (Colette) Wheler, BSc, DVM, MVetSc (Diplomate, ABVP – Avian). Adjunct
Professor, Small Animal Clinical Sciences. Assistant Director, Animal Resources
Centre.
Professor EmeritUs
P.H. (Peter) Cribb, BSc, MRCVS (Diplomate, ACVA). Professor Emeritus,
Anesthesiology. Research interests: malignant hyperthermia, postoperative
myopathy and pain control.
Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
Academic Faculty
G.P. (Gregg) Adams, DVM, MSc, PhD (Diplomate, ACT). Professor. Research
interests: reproductive biology.
B.R. (Barry) Blakley, BSc, DVM, MSc, PhD. Professor and Department
Head, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. Research interests: veterinary toxicology,
nutritional toxicology and immunotoxicology.
R.K. (Ron) Chaplin, BSc, MS, PhD. Associate Professor. Research interests:
ruminant digestive physiology and growth.
P.M. (Trisha) Dowling, BSc, DVM, MS (Diplomate, ACVIM, ACVCP). Professor.
Research interests: clinical pharmacology of antimicrobials and calcium channel
blocking drugs.
K. (Karsten) Liber, BSc, PhD. Director, Toxicology Centre. Research interests:
bioavailability and toxicity of metals in freshwater ecosystems — especially
sediments.
M. (Monique) Dubé, BSc, MSc, PhD. Associate Professor and Canada
Research Chair in Aquatic Ecosystem Health Diagnosis. Research interests:
integrated aquatic health assessment and indicators of stress in fish and benthic
invertebrates.
Adjunct Professors
G.W. (George) Forsyth, BSA, BSc, PhD. Professor. Research interests: the
activity of ion transport proteins involved in the pathology of diarrheal diseases
and cystic fibrosis.
J. (John) Giesy, BSc, MSc, PhD. Professor and Canada Research Chair in
Environmental Toxicology. Research interests: aquatic and wildlife toxicology
related to endocrine disrupters and ecological risk assessment.
D.L. (Don) Hamilton, BSc, DVM, PhD. Professor. Research interests:
molecular biology of the hypoxic response; and physiological responses in the
endurance horse.
L.M. (Linda) Hiebert, BSc, MSc, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma in Toxicology.
Professor. Research interests: antithrombotic drugs (specifically heparin), and the
biology of endothelial cells.
A. (Ali) Honaramooz, DVM/MSc, PhD. Associate Professor. Research interests:
reproductive endocrinology and molecular biology.
D.M. (David) Janz, BSc, MSc, PhD. Associate Professor. Research interests:
aquatic toxicology with particular emphasis on vertebrates and reproductive
biology.
A. (Alex) Livingston BSc, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS, FRCVS (Diplomate, ECVPT).
Professor. Research interests: neuropharmacology of pain in animals.
K.L. (Karen) Machin, BSc, DVM, MSc, PhD. Associate Professor. Research
interests: pharmacology, physiology and behaviour of pain in ducks.
G.D. (Gillian) Muir, DVM, PhD. Professor. Research interests: neurophysiology
of motor control.
N.C. (Norman) Rawlings, BSc, MS, PhD. Professor and Associate Dean
(Research). Research interests: reproductive endocrinology, especially basic and
applied aspects of the reproductive cycle, puberty and reproductive toxicology in
farm and wild mammals.
B. (Baljit) Singh, BVSc & AH, MVSc, PhD. Professor. Research interests:
respiratory immunology.
J. (Jaswant) Singh, BVSc & AH, MVSc, PhD. Associate Professor. Research
interests: reproductive biology.
L. (Lynn) Weber, BSc, PhD. Assistant Professor. Research interests:
cardiovascular toxicology with a focus on tobacco smoke, dioxins and the
arylhydrocarbon receptor.
M.L. (Mark) Wickstrom, BSc, MSc, DVM, PhD. Associate Professor. Research
interests: environmental toxicology including wildlife, pesticides, natural toxins
and risk assessment.
Clinical Associate
R. (Rhonda) Shewfelt, DVM, MSc. Clinical Associate.
Associate Members
J. (Jane) Alcorn, DVM, MSc, PhD. Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Nutrition.
Research interests: pharmacokinetics of the neonate.
M. (Muhammad) Anzar, DVM, MSc, PhD. Research Scientist, Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada. Research interests: male infertility, semen quality
improvement and cryopreservation.
S. (Sylvie) Bilodeau-Goeseels, BSc, MSc, PhD. Research Scientist,
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre. Research
interests: bovine reproductive biology.
J.O.K. (Joe) Boison, BSc, MSc, PhD. Senior Scientist, Centre for Veterinary
Drug Residues. Research interests: development of analytical methods for drug
detection in meat.
C. (Colleen) Christensen, BSc, PhD. Project Manager, Biomedical Imaging
Beamline, Canadian Light Source, Inc. Research interests: utilization of the
Canadian Light Source for biomedical imaging.
C. (Carl) Lessard, BSc, MSc, PhD. Research Scientist, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada. Research interests: reproductive biology with an emphasis in
gamete physiology and embryology.
ProfessorS EmeritI
P.F. (Peter) Flood, BVSc, MSc., PhD, MRCVS. Professor. Research interests:
reproduction in ungulates.
V.S. (Sagar) Gupta, BSc, MSc, PhD. Professor. Research interests:
chemotherapy of bacterial, cancer and viral diseases.
W.K. (Bill) Latshaw, BSc, DVM, MSc, PhD. Professor. Research interests:
case-based teaching methods.
J.G. (Jack) Manns, BSA, MSc, PhD. Professor.
L.W. (Lynn) Oliphant, BS, MS, PhD. Professor. Research interests: avian
ultrastructure and ecology.
C.S. (Chaturbhug) Sisodia, BVSc, MS, PhD (Diplomate, ABVT). Professor.
Research interests: pharmacokinetic disposition of certain antibiotics and their
therapeutic implications, and general toxicology.
Veterinary Microbiology
Academic Faculty
L.A. (Lorne) Babiuk, OC, SOM, PhD, DSc, FRSC. Professor; Director, Vaccine
and Infectious Disease Organization; and Canada Research Chair in Vaccinology
and Biotechnology. Research interests: development of vaccines, virology,
immunology, molecular biology and cytokines.
J.M. (Manuel) Chirino-Trejo, MVZ, MSc, PhD. Professor, Bacteriology.
Research interests: diagnostic bacteriology and mycology and antimicrobial drug
resistance.
J.A. (John) Ellis, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVP, DACVM. Professor, Virology,
Immunology and Pathology. Research interests: Vaccine-induced immune
responses; interactions between the inflammatory response and lentivirus disease;
porcine circovirus; and etiology of vaccine induced feline sarcomas and the
development of novel therapies for their treatment.
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Veterinary reproduction specialist Dr. Gregg Adams is a key member of the
team behind the Biomedical Imaging and Therapy beamline (BMIT) at the U
of S Canadian Light Source. In March 2006, Saskatchewan’s Innovation and
Science Fund awarded more than $6.2 million toward BMIT’s development
— matching federal funding provided by the Canadian Foundation for
Innovation. Once the $17-million BMIT is completed in 2008, it will use
synchrotron X-rays to produce images of the body’s tissues with much
greater clarity than any other method. Its ability to conduct therapies on
living subjects positions the facility as a world leader in veterinary and
medical imaging.
R. Harland, DVM, MVetSc. Novartis Animal Health Inc. Canada. Research
interest: epidemiology.
E. Hoberg, BSc, MSc, PhD. Zoologist
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and Curator, U.S. National Parasite
Collection, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of
Agriculture. Research interest: parasitology.
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E. (Emily) Jenkins, BSc (Hons), DVM, PhD. Wildlife Disease Veterinarian and
Research Scientist, Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada. Research
interests; wildlife disease, disease ecology, health effects of climate change, and
veterinary parasitology.
S. Krakowka, DVM, PhD. Professor, Department of Veterinary BioSciences,
Ohio State University. Research interests: viral pathogenesis.
M. (Musangu) Ngeleka, DVM, MSc, PhD. Lab Supervisor, Prairie Diagnostic
Services. Research interests: bacteriology.
J.R. (John) Gordon, BSc, PhD. Professor, Immunology and Immunopathology. Research interests: asthma, regulation of the immune responses, and
immunopathology of bovine pneumonia.
D.M. (Deborah) Haines, DVM, MPhil, PhD. Professor, Diagnostic
Immunology/Pathology. Research interests: passive transfer, colostrum and
protection of the newborn animal from disease.
O. (Oladele) Ogunremi, DVM, MVetSc, PhD. Research Scientist, Centre
for Animal Parasitology, Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Research interests:
parasitology.
A. (Andrew) Potter, BSc, PhD. Associate Director of Research, Vaccine and
Infectious Disease Organization. Research interests: bacteriology
S. (Suresh) Tikoo, BVSc&AH, MVSc, PhD. Program Manager, Vectored
Vaccines, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization. Research interests:
virology and viral vectors.
J. (Janet) Hill, BSc (Hons), PhD. Assistant Professor, Molecular Microbiology.
Research interests: microbial ecology; livestock and human disease; phylogenetics
and taxonomy; molecular diagnostics; and the development of cpnDB, a
chaperonin sequence database.
K. (Keith) West, DVM, PhD. Self-employed, formerly of Prairie Diagnostic
Services. Research interests: virology, immunology.
V. (Vikram) Misra, BSc, BSc (Qualifying), PhD. Professor, Virology and
Molecular Biology, and Department Head, Veterinary Microbiology. Research
interests: molecular mechanisms for the pathogenesis of herpesvirus disease.
H. (Henry) Tabel, DVM, Drmedvet, MSc, PhD. Research interests:
immunology; cytokines and immunoregulation in African trypanosomiasis.
L.R. (Lydden) Polley, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS. Professor, Parasitology. Research
interests: epidemiology and control of parasitic diseases of domestic and wild
animals and humans in Canada.
Associate Member
G. (Guojian) Wei, DVM, MSc. Research interest: immunology.
Professor Emeritus
Veterinary Pathology
Academic Faculty
A.L. (Andrew) Allen, BA, DVM, MVetSc, PhD. Professor. Research interests:
anatomic pathology, and skeletal and metabolic diseases.
M. Campos, DVM, MSc, PhD. Immunaxis Inc. Research interest: immunology.
T. (Trent) Bollinger, BSc, DVM, DVSc. Associate Professor and Regional
Director, Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (Western Canada and the
North). Research interests: anatomic pathology, wildlife diseases.
A. (Alvin) Gajadhar, BSc, PGD, MSc, PhD. Head, Centre for Animal
Parasitology, Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Research interest: parasitology.
S.M. (Susantha) Gomis, BVSc, MVetSc, PhD, Dip. ACPV. Associate Professor.
Research interests: anatomic pathology and diseases of poultry.
P. (Philip) Griebel, BSc (Hons), DVM, PhD. Program Manager,
Pathogenomics, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization. Research interests:
immunology and viral pathogenesis.
M.L. (Marion) Jackson, DVM, MVetSc, PhD, Dip. ACVP. Professor and
Department Head, Veterinary Pathology. Research interests: feline retroviral
diseases, clinical pathology and molecular oncology.
Adjunct Faculty
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B.A. (Beverly) Kidney, DVM, MVetSc, PhD, Dip. ACVP. Associate Professor.
Research interests: viral oncogenesis and molecular oncology.
F.A. (Ted) Leighton, DVM, PhD, Dip. ACVP. Professor and Executive
Director, Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre. Research interests:
wildlife diseases and toxicopathology.
D.M. (Dorothy) Middleton, BVM&S, PhD, Dip. ACVP. Professor.
Research interests: pathogenesis of bacterial diseases and mucosal immunity.
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. Associate Professor and Director, Animal
Resources Centre. Research interests: laboratory animal medicine and care.
E. (Elemir) Simko, DVM, DVSc (Diplomate, ACVP). Associate Professor.
Research interests: anatomic pathology, and innate immunity and resistance
to infectious diseases.
J. (Judit) Smits, BSc, DVM, MVetSc, PhD. Associate Professor. Research
interests: pathology of environmental contaminants.
G.A. (Gary) Wobeser, BSA, MSc, DVM, PhD. Professor. Research interests:
wildlife diseases.
Adjunct Professors
B.J. (Brenda) Allan, RN, BSc, MSc, PhD. Vaccine and Infectious Disease
Organization. Research interests: pathogenesis of bacterial diseases.
M.R.L. (Marc) Cattet, BSc, MSc, DVM, PhD. Canadian Cooperative
Wildlife Health Centre. Research interests: wildlife mobilization and health.
M.E. (Moira) Kerr, BSA, DVM, MVetSc. Prairie Diagnostic Services.
Research interests: clinical pathology and surgical pathology.
S.L. (Sherry) Myers, BSc, DVM, MVetSc, Dip. ACVP. Prairie Diagnostic
Services. Research interests: clinical pathology and dermatohistopathology.
B.P. (Brendan) O’Connor, MVB, MVetSc. Prairie Diagnostic Services.
Research interests: diagnostic anatomic pathology.
C. (Catherine) Soos, BSc, DVM, PhD. Canadian Wildlife Service. Research
interests: avian and wildlife pathology, wildlife disease ecology.
G. (Gord) Stenhouse, BSc, MSc. Foothills
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Model Forest, Hinton, Alberta.
Resaerch interests: wildlife environmental health.
E.H. (Ed) Waters, DVM, MVetSc. Prairie Diagnostic Services. Research
interests: diagnostic anatomic pathology.
C. (Chris) Wojnarowicz, DVM, MVSc. Prairie Diagnostic Services.
Research interests: diagnostic anatomic pathology.
S. (Stefanie) Czub, DVM, PhD. Head, Pathology, CFIS, Lethbridge.
Research interests: foreign animal disease.
P. Paquet, BA, BS, MS, PhD. Research interests: wildlife biology.
Professional Affiliates and Associates
R. (Bob) Goodhope, DVM. Professional Associate. Research interests:
poultry extension veterinarian.
H.M. (Hélene) Philibert, DVM, MVetSc, Dip. ACVP. Professional Affiliate.
Research interests: diagnostic anatomic pathology and wildlife diseases.
T. (Todd) Shury, DVM. Wildlife Health Specialist, Parks Canada. Research
interests: wildlife disease management.
Professor Emeritus
C. (Craig) Riddell, DVM, PhD, Dip. ACVP. Professor Emeritus. Research
interests: poultry diseases and metabolic diseases.
DR. JOHN GIESY’S 35-year career as a professor and researcher — 25 of
which he spent at Michigan State University — includes countless stories
of discovery, change, and development in ecotoxicology. With such a range
of research interests, it’s no surprise that the new Canada Research Chair
in Environmental Toxicology at the U of S is the second-most cited author in
the world in the combined fields of ecology and environment.
Giesy was also the first to identify the widespread presence in the
environment of perfluorinated compounds, a class of persistent organic
pollutants used in common products like paint and electronics. As well, he
and his team were the first to discover the phenomenon of photo-enhanced
toxicity of organic compounds such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Plus, Giesy was the first to determine the causes of embryo-lethality
and deformities in Great Lakes birds — research work for which he received
Environment Canada’s prestigious Vollenweider Environmental Science
Award in 1994. His research group has also created a single, in vitro assay
that will soon be used by scientists around the world to screen for specific
hormone-affecting chemicals without the use of live animals.
Now based in WCVM’s Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Giesy will
use his experience and connections to advance the U of S environmental
toxicology research and teaching program. A reflection of his influence is his
impact on the largest international meeting of environmental toxicologists:
every Society of Environmental and Toxicology Conference (SETAC) now
includes nine research areas that were developed by or greatly influenced
by his research team. For these contributions, Giesy became the youngest
person to receive SETAC’s highest international honour — the Founder’s
Award — as well as the SETAC Environmental Education Award.
As well, Giesy advises on environmental toxicology issues for the
World Health Organization and Environment Canada, plus he’s a member
of scientific boards for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the
National Institutes of Health (NIH). Giesy continues to have a research
program at MSU as an emeritus professor and holds academic appointments
at several institutions including the City University of Hong Kong and
Nanjing University in Nanjing, China.
Despite all of his commitments, Giesy finds time for his top priority:
training tomorrow’s “problem solvers” through student-based research
that will be conducted by multi-disciplinary teams in his new lab at the U
of S Toxicology Centre. “My vision is to make our program the best in the
world, and there’s no reason we can’t achieve that goal. Anything less than
that and I wouldn’t have come here.” Above: Dr. John Giesy with Jasmine, a
Swainson’s hawk. Photo: Kevin Hogarth for the University of Saskatchewan.
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Ophthalmology
By Dr. Bruce Grahn, DVM, Dip. AVBP, Dip. ACVO
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s ophthalmology
research group was formed in 1999 and has continued to evolve with the
addition of a second ophthalmologist and collaboration with researchers
in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Québec.
The group’s core people include Drs. Bruce Grahn and Lynne
Sandmeyer, WCVM’s veterinary ophthalmologists in the Department
of Small Animal Clinical Sciences; George Forsyth, a biochemist in the
College’s Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences; and mechanical
engineer Denise Stilling from the U of S College of Engineering.
Among the group’s collaborators are medical geneticist Dr. Gus
Aguirre of the University of Pennsylvania; Dr. Bob Peiffer, a specialist in
ocular pathology at Merck and Company; researcher Dr. May Griffith of
the University of Montreal; phenotype expert Sheila Archer of Moose Jaw,
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Sask.; and Dr. Rebecca Bellone, an equine geneticist at the University of
Florida. Dr. Bianca Bauer, WCVM’s veterinary ophthalmology resident,
and Dr. Amber Sheikh, an ophthalmology resident at Saskatoon’s City
Hospital, are also integral members of the research group.
The group’s diverse research interests include identifying mutations
that induce inherited ocular disease, as well as investigations into the
pathogenesis of complex ocular disease and the development of animal
models to provide alternative therapies. Members of the group have
also been involved in the development and implantation of biomedical
devices for aqueous humor diversion in glaucoma.
Above (left to right): Drs. George Forsyth, Bianca Bauer, Lynne Sandmeyer
and Bruce Grahn.
Veterinary ophthalmologists are in a unique environment, and
their training allows them to work with varied animal models to
investigate the pathogenesis of inherited and acquired ocular disease.
The comparative nature of the specialty also encourages close ties with
human medicine training and research: Drs. Lynne Sandmeyer and
Bruce Grahn, along with their graduate students, interact on a weekly
basis with human ophthalmologists at the University of Saskatchewan’s
College of Medicine and in the Saskatoon Health Region through
residency programs, grand rounds, journal club, and applied and basic
research.
As ophthalmic specialists, Sandmeyer and Grahn naturally create
the spark for the WCVM-based, comparative ophthalmology research
group. Together, they provide expertise to unravel the pathogenesis of
complex ocular diseases, to develop alternative therapies, to identify
mutations in inherited ocular disorders, and to maintain and develop
competitive funding grants.
As the group’s senior member, Grahn provides expertise in ocular
pathology and inherited animal models of retinal diseases. Sandmeyer
focuses on herpetic keratitis, ocular pathology, and inherited retinal
diseases in the horse. Dr. George Forsyth provides expertise in molecular
biochemistry and especially in transport mechanisms at the cellular
level. Dr. May Griffith contributes her engineered corneas and expertise
on implantation of these within the eye. Drs. Rebecca Bellone and
Gus Aguirre, along with Sheila Archer, provide molecular genetic
collaboration.
The ophthalmology research group has achieved a number of
successes in the past seven years:
• Researchers developed and patented a fully-adjustable, anterior
chamber to frontal sinus shunt for glaucoma therapy. The ultimate goal
is to develop a digitally controlled, aqueous humor draining shunt that
will be applicable for all species diagnosed with glaucoma.
• In 1999, scientists identified a novel inherited, multifocal serous
retinal detachment in dogs. Seven years later, the team identified two
mutations in the bestrophen gene that induces these disorders in Great
Pyrenees, Coton du Tulear and Giant Mastiff dogs.
• Other achievements include the confirmation of a marker for
retinal dysplasia.
The group’s ongoing research projects include identifying the
mutation and investigating the pathogenesis of retinal dysplasia. Its
members are also involved in identifying the mutation that causes
congenital stationary night blindness in horses and unravelling the
pathogenesis of this disorder in the inherited anterior segment dysgenesis
of Rocky Mountain horses.
All of these projects contribute extensively to the training of
mature ophthalmologists and basic scientists who investigate these
ophthalmic disorders. Previous graduate students have also made
significant contributions to the group’s research base in the past decade:
Dr. Cheryl Cullen (University of Calgary); Dr. Eric Storey (Louisiana State
University), and Dr. Carrie Breaux (University of Illinois). All of these
former graduate students have received board certification through the
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) and continue
to work as academics and researchers. In addition, several U of S faculty
members — Drs. Greg Appleyard of Veterinary Pathology, Debbie Haines
of Veterinary Microbiology, Ken Romanchuk of the College of Medicine,
and Phyllis Paterson of the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition — have
participated in some of the group’s studies during the last decade.
Based on its impressive research record
and involvement in several multi-centre
collaborations, the ophthalmology group
has become a reliable source of innovative
ideas for potential research projects.
The team continues to diversify: members are involved with the
implantation of totally synthetic corneas for the treatment of blinding
conditions of the cornea. Griffith developed these synthetic corneas at the
University of Ottawa, and researchers plan to implant them in an animal
model as well as in domestic animals with blinding corneal disease.
Herpetic keratitis continues to be one of the group’s focal areas:
Sandmeyer is heading an investigation with varied anti-herpes
medications and anti-herpes implanted synthetic corneas.
Dr. Bianca Bauer, WCVM’s veterinary ophthalmology resident, is
investigating the mutation that induces retinal dysplasia in Miniature
Schnauzers — a continuation of the work that the research group
has conducted over the past few years. Sandmeyer and Grahn are also
working with Dr. Amber Sheikh, an ophthalmology resident from the U
of S College of Medicine, as she investigates the radiation effects of the
synchrotron on the retinas of rats.
This project stemmed from investigative work that WCVM scientists
conducted after European researchers noticed that rats involved in
synchrotron research developed eye problems. Sandmeyer discovered
significant ocular anomalies in the rats’ eyes that had received the
synchrotron’s direct beam as well as in the eyes positioned away from the
beam.
Based on those initial findings, Sheikh is now tabulating the
histologic changes in the retinas of rats. Because these radiation-induced
changes would be similar in other animal species as well as humans, her
findings will have universal interest in the ophthalmology field.
Collaborative research is essential to the graduate training
programs of both veterinary and human ophthalmology residents at
the U of S. Based on its impressive research record and involvement
in several multi-centre collaborations, the ophthalmology group has
become a reliable source of innovative ideas for potential research
projects. As a result, the group’s members work closely with residents at
WCVM and at the College of Medicine to develop and conduct meaningful
research projects that have scientific merit and value as comparative
ophthalmology studies.
The group’s faculty members continue to develop their graduate
student training and are currently involved in offering ophthalmic
pathology on line — teaching veterinary ophthalmology residents in
seven American states. In 2007, they will expand their large animal and
companion animal ophthalmology graduate courses on line.
These are valued relationships that strengthen WCVM’s research
base in this specialized field — and ultimately opens the door to more
research collaborations between the College and other human and
veterinary research centres across North America.
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Epidemiology, Food Safety
and Public Health
As emerging diseases, food safety alerts and public health issues
gain national and international prominence, the Western College of
Veterinary Medicine has expanded its research and education programs
in these areas to respond to the public’s growing concerns.
It’s been a natural progression of the College’s research strengths:
over the past four decades, many WCVM faculty members have
conducted studies that link animal and human health issues such as
the epidemiology of zoonotic diseases, monitoring and surveillance of
infectious and parasitic diseases, vaccinology and immune response to
infection, and antimicriobial resistance in animal species and humans.
That expertise is the basis for a number of successful research
collaborations with the Saskatoon Health Region, provincial health and
agriculture departments, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the
Public Health Agency of Canada. WCVM researchers also collaborate with
other scientists at colleges and research institutions on campus including
the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy and Nutrition.
WCVM’s involvement in regional and national organizations like
the Centre for Coastal Health in B.C., the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife
Health Centre and the Canadian Global Food Animal Residue Avoidance
Databank (CgFARAD) system are also instrumental in developing research
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initiatives that address some of today’s most pressing public health
issues.
In the past few years, these partnerships have led to many novel
investigations including studies of West Nile virus, Cryptococcus gattii,
avian influenza, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, chronic wasting
disease, Johne’s disease, antimicrobial resistance issues in food animals,
food safety measures at the farmgate and industry levels, plus the
development of better disease surveillance and monitoring methods in
food animals and wildlife.
Another key aspect of WCVM’s enhanced public health focus is its
involvement in the new U of S Master of Public Health program. The twoyear program was developed by an interdisciplinary team of people from
WCVM, the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing, and the Saskatoon Health
Region. Other Canadian institutions offer MPH degrees — but the U of S
initiative is the first in the country with established links to a veterinary
college.
Above (left to right): Drs. Sarah Parker, Tasha Epp, Sheryl Gow and Wendy
Wilkins.
Public demand for more knowledge in the areas of emerging
diseases, food safety and public health is growing — and the Western
College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has joined its research partners in
responding to those needs. Research initiatives in epidemiology, food safety
and public health — cornerstones of the College’s traditional research
program — continue to expand as WCVM attracts new faculty, graduate
students, collaborative partners and funding support.
Antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic diseases and the long-term impact
of environmental issues are some of the key focuses for food animalbased epidemiological studies. In the past six years, a focal point has
been WCVM’s involvement in the $17-million Western Canada Study of
Animal Health Effects Associated with Exposure to Emissions from Oil
and Natural Gas Field Facilities that was initiated by the governments of
the western provinces in 1999. The five-year study included a two-year field
survey of 33,000 cattle in 205 herds across Western Canada — the largest
on-farm investigation of beef cattle herds ever undertaken.
The study focused on the associations between exposure to oil and
gas emissions and animal health and productivity in cattle herds. But
the project’s wealth of data has opened the door to projects examining
infectious diseases, reproductive health, and the effectiveness of
production-related management strategies.
Specifically, the study’s data has allowed WCVM researchers and
their collaborative partners to explore the importance and determinants
of antimicrobial resistance. For example, Dr. Cheryl Waldner of WCVM’s
Large Animal Clinical Sciences and her graduate student, Dr. Sheryl Gow,
used the study’s data to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for VTEC
E. coli, Cryptosporidia spp. and Giardia spp. infections in cow-calf herds.
As well, Gow’s PhD research is focused on antimicrobial resistance in cowcalf herds.
In another study, Dr. John Campbell of Large Animal Clinical
Sciences and graduate student Dr. Sylvia Checkley (now a veterinary
epidemiologist with Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development)
investigated the incidence of antimicrobial resistance in fecal E. coli
isolates of feedlot cattle.
WCVM’s growing expertise in antimicrobial resistance has led to
new studies in cattle as well as in swine. For example, graduate student
Dr. Leigh Rosengren has been investigating antimicrobial resistance in
Campylobacter and E. coli in finishing pigs, while Dr. Wendy Wilkins has
been studying Salmonella infections in farrow-to-finish swine operations.
Both students are supervised by Waldner in the Department of Large
Animal Clinical Sciences.
These research efforts have received invaluable support from two
people now based in the College’s Department of Large Animal Clinical
Sciences: Drs. Sheryl Gow and Sarah Parker. Gow is employed with
the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) as the western Canadian
co-ordinator for the Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial
Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS), while Parker holds the Saskatchewan
Agriculture and Food Research Chair in On-Farm Food Safety at the U of S.
Parker is a valuable link between the College and on-farm food safety
resources in Saskatchewan, in other provinces and at the federal level.
Some examples of her recent work include providing support and advice
on research and surveillance tools for the Canadian On-Farm Food Safety
Working Group, developing or modifying standardized tests for foodborne
parasites (in collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
and analyzing the quality of literature reviews targeting zoonotic diseases
(a collaborative project with PHAC).
Through Gow’s access to resources and researchers across Canada,
she introduces WCVM scientists and graduate students to current or
potential collaborative projects that target antimicrobial resistance
In addition to all of these research activities,
WCVM is closely involved in educational
initiatives that will have a long-term impact
on the role of the veterinary college and the
veterinary profession on public health.
surveillance issues in swine (Salmonella infections), horses (methicillinresistant staphylococcus aureas or MRSA), beef cattle (Mannheimia
haemolytica) and the retail meat sector (Campylobacter, E. coli infections).
With PHAC’s support, both Gow and Parker are also involved with Wilkins’ work
on conducting a meta-analysis of scientific papers that focus on Salmonella
infection in swine.
Wildlife health, zoonotic diseases and links between domestic animals and
wildlife are other interest areas for several researchers. For example, Campbell
and graduate student Dr. Dale Douma of WCVM’s Large Animal Clinical Sciences
are investigating the occurrence of Johne’s disease in beef cattle herds and
looking at the potential for environmental “spill-over” from wildlife that are
exposed to infected dairy herds and farms. In the past few years, Campbell and
his graduate student, Dr. Colleen Duncan, have also collaborated with Dr. Craig
Stephens at the Centre for Coastal Health on studies targeting Cryptococcus
gattii infection in horses, companion animals and humans on Vancouver
Island.
In another wildlife-related study, graduate student Dr. Joanne Tataryn of
WCVM’s Large Animal Clinical Sciences is taking a retrospective look at necropsy
data collected from wild deer and elk cases that were submitted before scientists
identified chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the late 1990s. The study’s goal is to
determine whether there were earlier cases of the disease and to investigate the
effectiveness of existing surveillance programs for emerging diseases in wildlife.
Building on this idea, Campbell is working with Stephens and Dr. Ted
Leighton of the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre to develop future
research that takes an objective, critical look at how scientists can accurately
predict emerging diseases — and what measures can be taken to improve
Canada’s disease surveillance process.
In 2006, Dr. Tasha Epp completed a predictive model for assessing the
risk of West Nile virus infection in horses and humans — the focus of her
PhD thesis that she will defend during the summer of 2007. Her project, which
involved Waldner and Dr. Hugh Townsend of WCVM along with Dr. Olaf Burke
of the Ontario Veterinary College, used the data collected during the virus’
outbreak in Saskatchewan in 2003. Epp’s involvement in nearly five years of
WNV epidemiological research was ideal training for her new role as an associate
professor of zoonotic disease in WCVM’s Department of Large Animal Clinical
Sciences.
Besides these research activities, WCVM is closely involved in educational
initiatives that have a long-term impact on the role of the veterinary college and
the veterinary profession on public health. Campbell, Leighton and Townsend
played key roles in establishing the university’s new inter-disciplinary Master
of Public Health program. Now under Campbell’s directorship, the program
accepted its first students in September 2006 and is seeking veterinarians for
future program seats. As well, WCVM representatives are part of a proposal to
create a U of S School of Public Health.
As these programs gather momentum, the ultimate goal is a U of S-based
“hub” that links undergraduate and graduate programs with collaborative
research initiatives, with community-based health agencies and professionals,
with provincial and federal governments — and with colleges and departments
that are involved in aspects of public health.
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Post-Doctoral
Fellows, Graduate
Students, Interns
and Undergraduate
Summer Students
Dr. Lynn Weber (right), assistant professor in WCVM’s
Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, and PhD
student Dr. Ahmad Al-Dissi use ultrasonography to examine
a piglet’s heart. Their aim is to determine whether common
environmental contaminants called polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) are responsible for the association
between tobacco smoke and heart disease. Like people, pigs
develop high cholesterol and atherosclersis (build up of plaque
on the inside of blood vessels). But so far, few scientists have
used swine in tobacco smoke studies. During the next two
years, Weber and Al-Dissi will compare the effects of tobacco
smoke versus benzo[a]pyrene (a major PAH component in
tobacco smoke) on cardiovascular function and atherosclerosis
in rats and swine. Their findings will help to determine which
animal is most representative of humans for future studies
that investigate the role of environmental contaminants in
producing heart disease.
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Post-Doctoral Fellows
Country of Origin and Research Area
VETERINARY BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
David West, BSc, MSc, New Zealand. Research area: Fish health. Supervisor: Dr.
Monique Dubé.
VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
Xiuling Li, PhD, China. Research area: Immunologic therapeutics. Supervisor: Dr. John
Gordon.
Wenjun Wang, BSc, MSc, PhD, China. Research area: Pulmonary inflammation,
endotoxemia. Supervisor: Dr. John Gordon.
Graduate Students
Province/Country of Origin and Research Area
LARGE ANIMAL CLINICAL SCIENCES
Brandy Burgess, BSc (Biology), DVM, United States. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Large animal medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Steve Hendrick.
Dale Douma, DVM, Manitoba. Program: PhD. Research area: Wildlife epidemiology.
Supervisor: Dr. John Campbell.
Tasha Epp, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area: Equine
epidemiology. Supervisors: Drs. Hugh Townsend and Cheryl Waldner.
Karin Aharonson, BSc, DVM, Israel. Program: MSc. Research area: Lung
inflammation. Supervisor: Dr. Baljit Singh.
Sheryl Gow, BSA, DVM, Alberta. Program: PhD. Research area: Bovine
epidemiology. Supervisor: Dr. Cheryl Waldner.
Ahmad Al-Dissi, BVetSc, MSc, Jordan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. Lynn Weber.
Sherry Hannon (Andrews), DVM, MVetSc, B.C. Program: PhD. Research
area: Veterinary epidemiology. Supervisor: Dr. Hugh Townsend.
Anaka Anaka, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area: Toxicology.
Supervisor: Dr. Mark Wickstrom.
Alisha Janzen, DVM, Ontario. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Large animal
medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Katharina Lohmann.
Edward Bagu, BVM, Uganda. Program: PhD. Research area: Male reproductive
biology. Supervisor: Dr. Norman Rawlings.
Jenny Kelly, BA (Zoology), DVM, United States. Program: MVetSc. Research
area: Equine surgery. Supervisor: Dr. David Wilson.
Katherine Ball, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area: Clinical
pharmacology. Supervisor: Dr. Trisha Dowling.
Luca Panizzi, DVM, Italy. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Large animal
surgery. Supervisor: Dr. Spencer Barber.
David Barrett, BSc (Honours), MSc, Newfoundland. Program: PhD. Research
area: Female reproductive biology. Supervisor: Dr. Norman Rawlings.
Tal Raz, DVM, Israel. Program: PhD. Research area: Equine theriogenology.
Supervisor: Dr. Claire Card.
Orleigh Bogle, BSc, Ontario. Program: MSc. Research area: Reproductive
science and medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Gregg Adams.
Leigh Rosengren, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area: Swine
epidemiology. Supervisor: Dr. Cheryl Waldner.
Brandie Bugiak, BSc, Alberta. Program: MSc. Research area: Toxicology.
Supervisor: Dr. Lynn Weber.
Herbert Rovay, DVM, MSc, Brazil. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Theriogenology. Supervisor: Dr. Colin Palmer.
Fernanda Caminha Faustina Diaz, DVM, Brazil. Program: MSc. Research
area: Reproductive science and medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Jaswant Singh.
Thomas Sebastian, BVSc & AH, India. Program: MSc. Research area: Beef
cattle behaviour. Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Stookey.
Ruth Carlson, BSc, MSc, United States. Program: PhD. Research area:
Toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. David Janz.
Monica Seguin, BSc (Animal Biology), MSc, Ontario. Program: PhD. Research
area: Swine behaviour. Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Stookey.
Chandrashekhar Charavarymath, BVSc, MVSc, India. Program: PhD.
Research area: Pulmonary toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. Baljit Singh.
Joanne Tataryn, BSc, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Porcine epidemiology. Supervisor: Dr. John Campbell.
Alan Chicoine, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area: Clinical
pharmacology. Supervisor: Dr. Trisha Dowling.
Wendy Wilkins (Mosure), DVM, Alberta. Program: PhD. Research area:
Porcine epidemiology. Supervisor: Dr. Cheryl Waldner.
Chris Clark, BA, MVetSc, VetMB, United Kingdom. Program: PhD. Research
area: Clinical pharmacology. Supervisor: Dr. Joe Boison.
Ryan Wolker, DVM, Manitoba. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Large animal
surgery. Supervisor: Dr. David Wilson.
Kimberlea Driedger, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. Mark Wickstrom.
SMALL ANIMAL CLINCAL SCIENCES
Tanya Duke, BVetMed, United Kingdom. Program: MSc. Research area:
Mechanisms of lung inflammation. Supervisor: Dr. Baljit Singh.
Barbara Ambros, DVM, Austria. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Anesthesiology. Supervisor: Dr. Tanya Duke.
Bianca Bauer, DVM, Ontario. Program: MSc. Research area: Veterinary
ophthalmology. Supervisor: Dr. Lynne Sandmeyer.
Kevin Cosford, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Small
animal medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Anthony Carr.
Peter Gilbert, DVM, Australia. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Small animal
surgery. Supervisor: Dr. Kathleen Linn.
Mitch Gillick, DVM, Ontario. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Small animal
surgery. Supervisor: Dr. Kathleen Linn.
Matt Johnson, DVM, United States. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Small
animal surgery. Supervisor: Dr. Cindy Shmon.
Belle Nibblett, DVM, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Small animal medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Elisabeth Snead.
Alana Shrubsole, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Exotic, wildlife and zoological medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Dennilyn Parker.
Cheryl Vargo, DVM, Manitoba. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Small animal
medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Susan Taylor.
VETERINARY BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Mahsa Abrishami, DVM, Iran. Program: MSc. Research area: Reproductive
biology. Supervisor: Dr. Ali Honaramooz.
Niti Gupta, BSc, Ontario. Program: MSc. Research area: Toxicology.
Supervisor: Dr. Mark Wickstrom.
Juying Han, BSc, MSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Endothelial cell pathophysiology. Supervisor: Dr. Linda Hiebert.
Barbara Heather, BS, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. David Janz.
Jim Heffernan, BE, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. Mark Wickstrom.
Rajesh Jaiswal, BSc, MSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Reproductive science and medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Gregg Adams.
Shane Journeay, BSc, MSc, Nova Scotia. Program: PhD. Research area:
Toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. Baljit Singh.
Vanessa Juneau, BSc, Ontario. Program: MSc. Research area: Lung toxicology.
Supervisor: Dr. Baljit Singh.
Srikanth Kanagal, BVSc, MVSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Neurobiology. Supervisor: Dr. Gillian Muir.
Jocelyn Kelly, BSc, New Brunswick. Program: MSc. Research area: Toxicology.
Supervisor: Dr. David Janz.
Leo Lin, BSc, Ontario. Program: MSc. Research area: Toxicology. Supervisor:
Dr. David Janz.
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Dr. Jenny Kelly, a MVSc student and surgical resident in WCVM’s
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, has been the Equine
Health Research Fund’s Research Fellow from 2005-07.
Behzad Mahmoodzadeh Toosi, DVM, Iran. Program: PhD. Research area:
Female reproductive biology. Supervisor: Dr. Norman Rawlings.
Pritpal Malhi, BVSc & AH, MVSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Reproductive science and medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Jaswant Singh.
Bita Moazed, BSc (Honours), MSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research
area: Cardiovascular pharmacology. Supervisor: Dr. Linda Hiebert.
Jorgelina Muscatello, BSc, MSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research
area: Toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. David Janz.
Harnarinder (Garry) Nagra, BVSc & AH, India. Program: MSc. Research
area: Reproductive science and medicine. Supervisors: Drs. Jaswant Singh and
Baljit Singh.
Jonathan Naile, BSc, United States. Program: MSc. Research area: Toxicology.
Supervisor: Dr. John Giesy.
Brady Pollock, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area: Toxicology.
Supervisor: Dr. Karen Machin.
Aminat Popoola, Btech, Nigeria. Program: MSc. Research area: Biomedical
engineering. Supervisors: Drs. Gregg Adams and Dean Chapman.
Lu Qian, BME, ME, China. Program: MSc. Research area: Biomedical
engineering. Supervisors: Drs. Jaswant Singh and M. Eramian.
Srinivas (Seena) Seekallu, BVSc, MVSc, India. Program: PhD. Research
area: Female reproductive biology. Supervisor: Dr. Norman Rawlings.
Paula Spencer, BSc, Yukon Territory. Program: MSc. Research area: Toxicology.
Supervisor: Dr. Monique Dubé.
Allison Squires, MSc, Ontario. Program: PhD. Research area: Toxicology.
Supervisor: Dr. Monique Dubé.
Reagan Stoddart, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. Mark Wickstrom.
Jayaum Booth, BSc (Honours), MSc, Mauritius. Program: PhD. Research area:
Immunology CpG. Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and G. Mutwiri.
Valeria Tanco, DVM, Argentina. Program: MSc. Research area: Reproductive
science and medicine. Supervisors: Drs. Gregg Adams and Jaswant Singh.
Audrey Chu, BSc, MSc, Alberta. Program: PhD. Research area: Virology.
Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Potter.
Natasha Thiessen, BSc, MSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Pulmonary toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. Baljit Singh.
Oudessa Kerro Dego, DVM, MSc, Ethiopia. Program: PhD. Research area:
Bovine mastitis. Supervisors: Drs. Andrew Potter and Jose Perez-Casal.
Yanfei Yang, MSc, China. Program: MSc. Research area: Male reproductive
biology. Supervisor: Dr. Ali Honaramooz.
Taseen Desin, BSc, Adv. Cert., Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Virology. Supervisors: Drs. Andrew Potter and Wolfgang Koester.
Maria Jimena Yapura, DVM, Argentina. Program: MSc. Research area:
Reproductive science and medicine. Supervisors: Drs. Gregg Adams and Jaswant
Singh.
Tova Dybvig, BSc (Honours), Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Immunology. Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Volker Gerdts.
Margaret Yole, DVM, MSc, Ontario. Program: PhD. Research area:
Immunotoxicology. Supervisors: Drs. Barry Blakley and Mark Wickstrom.
Patrick Fries, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area: Immunology.
Supervisor: Dr. Philip Griebel.
VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
Haitham Ghunaim, BVSc, MSc, Jordan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Immunobacteriology. Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Potter.
Sanjeev K. Anand, MVSc, BVSc & AH, India. Program: MSc. Research area:
Virology. Supervisor: Dr. S. Tikoo.
Aleksandra Gracia, BSc, British Columbia. Program: MSc. Research area:
Immunology. Supervisor: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Volker Gerdts.
Lakshman Angunna Gamage, BVSc, MPhil, MSc, Saskatchewan. Program:
PhD. Research area: Virology. Supervisors: Drs. John Ellis and Deborah Haines.
Katie Herzog, BSc (Honours), Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Proteomics. Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Palok Aich.
Natasa Arsic, BSc (Honours), Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Virology. Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Sylvia van den Hurk.
Hui Huang, MD, MSc, China. Program: PhD. Research area: Asthma
immunotherapy. Supervisors: Dr. John Gordon.
David Asper, BSc (Honours), Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Bovine vaccine development. Supervisors: Dr. Andrew Potter.
Candice Jackel, BSc (Double Honours), Saskatchewan. Program: PhD.
Research area: Molecular virology. Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Qiang Liu.
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Vikas Kulshrestha, BSc, MSc, India. Program: PhD. Research area: Bovine
adenovirus biology. Supervisor: Dr. Suresh Tikoo.
Abdolamir Landi, MD, Iran. Program: MSc. Research area: Immunovirology.
Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Sylvia van den Hurk.
Chris Luby, BA, VBSc, MA, United Kingdom. Program: MSc. Research area:
Bovine mastitis. Supervisors: Drs. Andrew Potter and Jose Perez-Casal.
Sarah MacKenzie-Dyck, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Immunology/DNA vaccine. Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Sylvia van den
Hurk.
Samantha Ekanayake, BVSc, MPhil, Sri Lanka. Program: PhD. Research area:
Control of inclusion body hepatitis in broiler chickens by vaccination of broiler
breeder flocks. Supervisor: Dr. Susantha Gomis.
Kathi Ellis, DVM, MVetSc, British Columbia. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Immunophenotyping of canine lymphosarcomas using PCR. Supervisor: Dr.
Beverly Kidney.
Yuanmu Fang, MSc, BAgSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
AIDA-1 from porcine E. coli isolate/intestinal receptors. Supervisors: Drs. Elemir
Simko and Dorothy Middleton.
Niraj Makadiya, BVSc & AH, MVSc, India. Program: MSc. Research area:
Molecular virology. Supervisor: Dr. Suresh Tikoo.
Champika Fernando, BSc, Sri Lanka. Program: MSc. Research area: Survey of
pathogens in wild deer populations in southwestern Saskatchewan. Supervisor: Dr.
Trent Bollinger.
John Mapletoft, BSc (Honours), Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Sylvia van den Hurk.
Catherine Graham, DVM, MVetSc, Alberta. Program: PhD. Research area:
Chronic wasting disease in elk. Supervisors: Drs. Gary Wobeser and Elemir Simko.
Aleksander Masic, DVM, Serbia and Montenegro. Program: MSc. Research
area: Immunology. Supervisors: Drs. Andrew Potter and Y. Zhou.
Yanyun Huang, BachAgri (VetMed), MAgric, China. Program: MSc. Research
area: Infectious diseases in pigs. Supervisor: Dr. Elemir Simko.
Kathleen McIntosh, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Virology. Supervisor: Dr. John Ellis.
Johan Lindsjö, VMD, MSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Relationship between grizzly bear health and landscape structure in western
Alberta. Supervisor: Dr. Marc Cattet.
Lilani Munasinghe, BVSc, MSc, Sri Lanka. Program: PhD. Research area:
Immunoparasitology. Supervisor: Dr. Henry Tabel.
Aarti Nayyar, BVSc & AH, MVSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Immunologic tolerance. Supervisor: Dr. John Gordon.
Caroline Millins, BSc, BVSc, MSc, England. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
House sparrow nestlings as sentinels for West Nile virus in Saskatchewan, 2006.
Supervisor: Dr. Ted Leighton.
Olaniyi Olaloku, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Epidemiology of infectious diseases. Supervisor: Drs. John Campbell and Raul
Mainar-Jaime.
Bhavinibahen Parekh, BVSc & AH, MVSc, India. Program: PhD. Research
area: Characterization of mechanism of “unmethylated CpG” induced
immunomodulation in chickens. Supervisor: Dr. Susantha Gomis.
Amrutlal Patel, BVSc, MVSc, India. Program: PhD. Research area: Bovine
adenovirus biology. Supervisor: Dr. Suresh Tikoo.
Madhu Ravi, BVSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Feline
immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in cats. Supervisor: Dr. Marion Jackson.
Carolyn Paterson, BSc (Honours), Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research
area: Molecular virology. Supervisor: Dr. Suresh Tikoo.
Erin Silbernagel, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Movement patterns of deer in Saskatchewan and implications for chronic wasting
disease. Supervisor: Dr. Trent Bollinger.
Monika Polewicz, BSc (Honours), Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research
area: Immunology. Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Volker Gerdts.
Marla Sackville, BSc, MSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Herpes virus biology. Supervisor: Dr. Vikram Misra.
Brad Scandrett, BSc (Honours), DVM, Ontario. Program: MSc. Research area:
Bovine cysticercosis. Supervisors: Drs. Deborah Haines and Alvin Gajadhar.
Cemaine Tsang, BSc, MSc, Ontario. Program: PhD. Research area:
Immunology. Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Philip Griebel.
Ximena Valderrama, BSc, MSc, Chile. Program: PhD. Research area: Herpes
virus biology. Supervisor: Dr. Vikram Misra.
Amanda Wisner, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area: Virology.
Supervisors: Drs. Andrew Potter and Wolfgang Koester.
Siyuan Xie, BSc, China. Program: MSc. Research area: Immunology.
Supervisor: Dr. John Gordon.
Xixing Zhao, BSc, MSc, China. Program: PhD. Research area: Inflammation
and immunity. Supervisor: Dr. John Gordon.
VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
Heather Bryan, BSc, British Columbia. Program: MSc. Research area: Disease
ecology of wolves and sympatric dogs in coastal British Columbia. Supervisor:
Dr. Judit Smits.
Jung-To Chiu, DVM, Taiwan. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Wildlife diseases.
Supervisor: Dr. Gary Wobeser.
Nicole Skelton, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Investigation of mule and white-tailed deer dispersal patterns in chronic wasting
disease-endemic zones of Saskatchewan. Supervisor: Dr. Trent Bollinger.
Azita Taghavi, DVM, Iran. Program: MSc. Research area: Immunohostimulatory effect of CpG-OGN against salmonellosis in broiler chickens.
Supervisor: Dr. Susantha Gomis.
Dilini Thilakaratne, BVSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Phenotyping and clonality of canine lymphosarcomas using PCR cytologic
specimens and peripheral blood. Supervisor: Dr. Beverly Kidney.
Bruce Wobeser, DVM, MVetSc. Program: PhD. Research area: Equine
neoplasia. Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Allen.
Valerie Wong, DVM, Ontario. Program: MVetSc. Research area: C-reactive
protein in dogs. Supervisor: Dr. Marion Jackson.
WCVM Graduate Students
Spring 2006 and Fall 2006 Graduates
LARGE ANIMAL CLINICAL SCIENCES
Christy Barlund, DVM, Alberta. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Bovine
theriogenology. Supervisor: Dr. Colin Palmer.
Leonardo Brito, DVM, MSc, MVetSc, Brazil. Program: PhD. Research area:
Bovine theriogenology. Supervisor: Dr. Albert Barth.
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Derek Haley, BHK, MSc, Ontario. Program: PhD. Research area: Behaviour in
beef cattle. Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Stookey.
SMALL ANIMAL CLINICAL SCIENCES
Carrie Breaux, DVM, United States. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Veterinary
ophthalmology. Supervisor: Dr. Bruce Grahn.
Lori MacDougall, DVM, Alberta. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Small
animal surgery. Supervisor: Dr. Cindy Shmon.
Chantal McMillan, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Small animal medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Susan Taylor.
Jessica Paterson, DVM, B.C. Program: MVetSc. Research area: Anesthesiology.
Supervisor: Dr. Nigel Caulkett.
VETERINARY BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Dan Bechtel, BSc, MSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. Mark Wickstrom.
Pamela Bennett, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area:
Toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. David Janz.
Kyathanahalli Janardhan, BVSc, MVetSc, India. Program: PhD. Research
area: Lung inflammation. Supervisor: Dr. Baljit Singh.
Robert McCorkell, DVM, MSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Reproductive science and medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Gregg Adams.
Carrie Rickwood, BSc, MSc, United Kingdom. Program: PhD. Research area:
Aquatic toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. Monique Dubé.
VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
Tyler Whale, BSc (Honours), Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Immunology. Supervisor: Dr. Philip Griebel.
Michael Danabassis, BSc (Honours), Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research
area: Immunology. Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Volker Gerdts.
Phil Gobeil, BSc, Ontario. Program: PhD. Research area: Herpes virus biology.
Supervisor: Dr. Vikram Misra.
Jill van Kessel, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area: Circovirus.
Supervisors: Drs. Lorne Babiuk and Suresh Tikoo.
Connie Stevenson, BSc, DVM, British Columbia. Program: MVetSc. Research
area: Blood lactate, lactate clearance and base deficit as prognostic indicators in
critically ill dogs. Supervisor: Dr. Marion Jackson.
Bruce Wobeser, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Diseases and clinical outcomes associated with amputated canine and feline
digits submitted to multiple diagnostic laboratories. Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Allen.
Clinical Interns (2006-07)
Lara Cusack, DVM, Prince Edward Island. Program: Exotics, wildlife and
zoological medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Dennilyn Parker.
Casey Gaunt, DVM, United States. Program: Small Animal Clinic. Supervisor:
Dr. Elisabeth Snead.
Erin Gunderson, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: Small Animal Clinic.
Supervisor: Dr. Elisabeth Snead.
Johannes Knubben, DVM, Germany. Program: Large animal medicine.
Supervisor: Dr. Katharina Lohmann.
Kristin Poirier, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: Field service/ambulatory.
Supervisor: Dr. Fritz Schumann.
Esther Rabuka, DVM, Saskatchewan. Program: Small Animal Clinic.
Supervisor: Dr. Elisabeth Snead.
Sherisse Sakals, DVM, British Columbia. Program: Small Animal Clinic.
Supervisor: Dr. Elisabeth Snead.
Enry da Silva, DVM, Brazil. Program: Small Animal Clinic. Supervisor:
Dr. Elisabeth Snead.
Summer Students
Undergraduate Research Program
LARGE ANIMAL CLINICAL SCIENCES
VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
Jan Currah, first-year veterinary student, Saskatchewan. Research area: Beef
cattle behaviour and health management. Supervisor: Dr. Steve Hendrick.
Ahmad Al-Dissi, BVSc, Jordan. Program: MSc. Research area: Tissue factor and
vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Supervisor: Dr. Beverly Kidney.
Kristen Elliot, second-year veterinary student, Saskatchewan. Research area:
Endotoxemia. Supervisor: Dr. Katharina Lohmann.
Marie-Line Gentes, DVM, Québec. Program: MSc. Research area: Impact of
contaminants on nestling tree swallows. Supervisor: Dr. Judit Smits.
Lindsey Hebblethwaite, second-year veterinary student, Alberta. Research
area: 2006 student survey.
Claire Jardine, DVM, MSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Rodent associated Bartonella in Saskatchewan. Supervisor: Dr. Ted Leighton.
Matthew Henrie, first-year veterinary student, Saskatchewan. Research area:
Test validation for toxoplasma in pigs. Supervisor: Dr. Sarah Parker.
Shannon Johnson, DVM, BSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Idiopathic sterile pyogranuloma and granuloma sydrome in dogs. Supervisor: Dr.
Gary Wobeser.
Valerie Millette, first-year veterinary student, Saskatchewan. Research area:
Measuring the pain response in piglets following castration using behaviour and
kinematic techniques. Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Stookey.
Madhu Ravi, BVSc, Saskatchewan. Program: MSc. Research area: AIDA-1
factors in E. coli infection in piglets. Supervisors: Drs. Dorothy Middleton and
Elemir Simko.
Emily Robinson, first-year veterinary student, British Columbia. Research
area: Equine surgical research. Supervisor: Dr. Spencer Barber.
Cheryl Sangster, BSc, DVM, Manitoba. Program: MVetSc. Research area:
Feasibility of using prevalence of tuberculosis in coyotes as a surveillance method
for tuberculosis in and around Riding Mountain National Park. Supervisor: Dr.
Ted Leighton.
Farshid Shahriar, DVM, MVetSc, Saskatchewan. Program: PhD. Research area:
Humoral innate immune defenses in porcine milk. Supervisor: Dr. Elemir Simko.
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Tyler Udenberg, first-year veterinary student, British Columbia. Research area:
Equine surgical research. Supervisor: Dr. Spencer Barber.
Barb Weselowski, third-year veterinary student, Manitoba. Research area:
Equine theriogenology. Supervisor: Dr. Claire Card.
SMALL ANIMAL CLINICAL SCIENCES
Laina Knorr, first-year veterinary student, Alberta. Research area: Feline
hemotrophic mycoplasma. Supervisor: Dr. Elisabeth Snead.
Sarah Lux, fourth-year toxicology student,
Saskatchewan. Research area: Investigating
deformities, histopathology and bioenergetics in larval
fathead minnows exposed to metal mining and sewage
effluents. Supervisor: Dr. Lynn Weber.
Landon McPhee, fourth-year toxicology student,
Saskatchewan. Research area: Fish biology and
toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. David Janz.
Afra Moazeni, third-year physiology student
(Arts and Science), Saskatchewan. Research area:
Ovarian/male accessory gland immunohistochemistry.
Supervisor: Dr. Jaswant Singh.
Allison Murray, first-year veterinary student,
Manitoba. Research area: West Nile virus in waterfowl.
Supervisor: Dr. Karen Machin.
In 2006, seven undergraduate veterinary students spent four months as Merck-Merial
Veterinary Scholars at WCVM. From left to right: Dr. Baljit Singh, the WCVM professor who coordinates the Merck-Merial Veterinary Scholar program, Milly van der Loop, Kai-Fong Ng (of
the Atlantic Veterinary College), Tim German, Ashley Ziegler, Allison Murray, Hussein Keshwani
and Herschel Frimer.
VETERINARY BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Brandie Bugiak, fourth-year toxicology student, Saskatchewan. Research
area: Characterizing normal mechanisms of endothelial vascular function and
perturbations by aryl hydrocarbon receptor in rainbow trout and zebrafish.
Supervisor: Dr. Lynn Weber.
Mustafa El-Hadi, second-year Arts and Science student, Saskatchewan.
Research area: Heaves in horses, respiratory disease in cattle. Supervisor: Dr. Baljit
Singh.
Jenny Fricke, third-year veterinary student, Alberta. Research area:
Pharmacology. Supervisor: Dr. Trisha Dowling.
Kai-Fong Ng, veterinary student (Atlantic Veterinary
College), Prince Edward Island. Research area: NMT
expression in normal and inflamed lungs. Supervisor:
Dr. Baljit Singh.
Chris Nugent, second-year biology student,
Saskatchewan. Research area: Stress physiology in
lesser scaup. Supervisor: Dr. Karen Machin.
Bolin Qin, second-year PhD student (reproductive
biology), China. Non-degree student, two months
of summer employment. Research area: Bovine IVF.
Supervisor: Dr. Jaswant Singh.
Bruce Stover, first-year veterinary student, British Columbia. Research area:
Effect of progesterone on oocyte competence and fertility in cattle. Supervisor: Dr.
Jaswant Singh.
Sherilyn Terletski, first-year veterinary student, Alberta. Research area:
Validating vascular ultrasound and echocardiography techniques with physical
measurements ex vivo of size and function in pigs. Supervisor: Dr. Lynn Weber.
Ashley Ziegler, first-year veterinary student, Alberta. Research area: Ovarian
antralfollicle dynamics in anestrous sheep. Supervisor: Dr. Norman Rawlings.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
Hershel Frimer, first-year veterinary student, British Columbia. Research area:
Fish biology and toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. David Janz.
Heather Fenton, second-year veterinary student, Alberta. Research area:
Parasitology. Supervisor: Dr. Brent Wagner.
Timothy German, first-year veterinary student, Saskatchewan. Research
area: Epidemiological study of effects of second-hand tobacco smoke on canine
cardiovascular health. Supervisor: Dr. Lynn Weber.
Gunseli Malleck, third-year student (pre-medicine), Saskatchewan. Research
area: Immunology. Supervisor: Dr. John Gordon.
Meaghan Goertzen, third-year toxicology student, Saskatchewan. Research
area: Investigating the role of prostaglandins in endothelium-dependent
vasorelaxation and perturbations by aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists in
rainbow trout. Supervisor: Dr. Lynn Weber.
Bruce Guest, second-year veterinary student, Saskatchewan. Research area:
Pharmacology. Supervisor: Dr. Trisha Dowling.
Brie Hamblin, second-year veterinary student, Manitoba. Research area: Heaves
in horses and respiratory disease in cattle. Supervisor: Dr. Baljit Singh.
Michael Kautzman, fourth-year toxicology student, Saskatchewan. Research
area: Fish biology and toxicology. Supervisor: Dr. David Janz.
Maura Lazzarotto, second-year veterinary student, British Columbia. Research
area: Reproductive sciences and medicine. Supervisor: Dr. Gregg Adams.
Melanie van der Loop, first-year veterinary student, Saskatchewan. Research
area: Recovery of rats after stroke. Supervisor: Dr. Gillian Muir.
Joseph Rubin, third-year veterinary student, Saskatchewan. Research area:
Bacteriology. Supervisor: Dr. Manuel Chirino-Trejo.
Amanda Stevens, second-year student (pre-medicine), Saskatchewan.
Research area: Dr. John Gordon.
VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
Hussein Keshwani, first-year veterinary student, Alberta. Research area: Frog
toxicity studies on reclaimed wetlands on the Athabasca oil sands.
Holly Lemieux, first-year biology student (Arts and Science), Saskatchewan.
Research area: Wildlife disease surveillance. Supervisor: Dr. Trent Bollinger.
Angela Oranchuk, fourth-year student (Arts and Science), Saskatchewan.
Research area: Poultry diseases. Supervisor: Dr. Susantha Gomis.
Alexandra Reid, third-year veterinary student, British Columbia. Research
area: West Nile virus in house sparrows in Saskatchewan. Supervisor: Dr. Ted
Leighton.
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Awards
Dr. Ernie Olfert, director of the U of S Animal Resource Centre and
professor in WCVM’s Department of Veterinary Pathology, has worked
tirelessly to improve the care and use of research animals in Canadian
universities and research centres for more than 35 years. In 2006, the
Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) recognized Olfert’s dedication
by presenting him with its highest honour: the Outstanding Service
Award.
“Dr. Olfert’s work is an example of how our university research
community not only meets international standards, but can help create
the standards for the world to follow,” says Steven Franklin, U of S vicepresident research.
Olfert is a member of WCVM’s first graduating class of 1969. Shortly
after graduating, he began his career in laboratory animal veterinary
medicine and his long-time relationship with CCAC — the national peer
reviewing agency responsible for setting and maintaining standards for
the care and use of animals used in research, teaching and testing.
Olfert literally helped to “write the book” on animal care as lead
editor of the CCAC Guide for the Care and Use of Experimental Animals.
Published in 1993 in English and translated into French and Spanish,
this publication remains the CCAC “bible” for animal care policies and
procedures. His own in-depth knowledge of animal care, together with
his skilful collaboration with other expert contributors on the project,
produced a nationally- and internationally- acclaimed reference work.
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Olfert co-authored 11 of CCAC’s 12 web-based training modules
published in 2003 for animal users and helped to market the package.
These modules, originally developed to help Canadian institutions
implement CCAC guidelines on institutional animal user training, have
an impact far beyond Canada’s borders. This work has helped put
Canada in a lead position to advance the harmonization of training
standards for animal users around the world.
Olfert is only the second person in CCAC’s history to receive
the organization’s top award. The first recipient was one of Olfert’s
veterinary professors at WCVM: Dr. Harry Rowsell, CCAC’s first executive
director. Rowsell was the first professor hired in WCVM’s Department of
Veterinary Pathology and served as department head for many years.
Besides his involvement with CCAC, Olfert is a lifetime honourary
member of the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science
(CALAS) — the organization which represents lab animal veterinarians,
lab animal technicians, facility managers and scientists across the
country.
On the local level, Olfert has received awards for his volunteer
activities. This includes the Saskatchewan SPCA where he has served
on the board for many years. He is also a long-time participant in the
Saskatoon Regional Science Fair, volunteering as a judge for safety,
animal use and ethics.
FACULTY
Officer of the Order of Canada: Dr. Lorne Babiuk, Veterinary
Microbiology and Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization.
• Vétoquinol Epidemiology/Food Safety Award: Dr. Leigh Rosengren, Large
Animal Clinical Sciences.
• Vétoquinol Anesthesia/Pain Management Award: Dr. Jessica Paterson, Small
Animal Clinical Sciences.
• Pfizer Fellowship Award: Dr. Chantal McMillan, Small Animal Clinical
Sciences.
• Merial Scholarship: Dr. Bhavinibahen Parekh, Veterinary Pathology.
Prix Galien Canada Research Award: Dr. Lorne Babiuk, Veterinary
Microbiology and Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization.
Dennis Pattinson Memorial Scholarship, Saskatchewan Wildlife
Federation: Dr. Jocelyn Kelly, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences.
Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence: Dr. Cheryl
Waldner, Large Animal Clinical Sciences.
2006 WCVM Research Day Poster Presentation Awards
• Mandy Olsgard, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences.
• Kathleen McIntosh, Veterinary Microbiology.
• Dr. Abdolamir Landi, Veterinary Microbiology.
• Jorgelina Muscatello, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences.
Outstanding Service Award, Canadian Council on Animal Care:
Dr. Ernie Olfert, U of S Animal Resources Centre.
Top New Investigator in Biomedical Sciences, Saskatchewan
Health Research Foundation: Dr. Ali Honaramooz, Veterinary Biomedical
Sciences.
Honourary Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists:
Dr. Reuben Mapletoft, Large Animal Clinical Sciences.
Innovation Place-Industry Liaison Office (ILO) Award of
Innovation: Dr. Deborah Haines, Veterinary Microbiology, and Brian Chelack,
Prairie Diagnostic Services.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Aquatic Toxicity Workshop: Dr. Marie-Line Gentes, first place, student
platform presentation category.
Reproductive Science and Medicine Research Symposium, VIDO:
Srinivas (Seena) Seekallu, best oral presentation award, basic science research
category.
WCVM Research Funds
• Dr. Jenny Kelly, Large Animal Clinical Sciences: 2006-07 Equine Health
Research Fund Fellow.
• Dr. Luca Panizzi, Large Animal Clinical Sciences: 2006-07 Equine Health
Research Fund Fellow.
• Dr. Connie Stevenson, Veterinary Pathology: 2006-07 Companion Animal
Health Fund Research Fellow.
• Dr. Cheryl Vargo, Small Animal Clinical Sciences: 2006-07 Companion
Animal Health Fund Research Fellow.
2005 WCVM Awards Banquet
• Central Laboratory for Veterinarians Scholarship in Pathology: Drs. Connie
Stevenson, Shannon Johnson and Bruce Wobeser, Veterinary Pathology.
• Pfizer Animal Health Graduate Student Research Award: Dr. Jessica Paterson,
Small Animal Clinical Sciences.
• Hope Haanen Memorial Scholarship: Dr. Azita Taghvi, Veterinary Pathology.
2006 Life and Health Research Sciences Conference, U of S
• Bita Moazed, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences: first prize, cardiovascular and
respiratory sciences.
• Kathleen McIntosh, Veterinary Microbiology: first prize, infectious diseases,
microbiology and immunology.
• Vanessa Juneau, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences: second prize, infectious
diseases, microbiology and immunology.
• Dr. Connie Stevenson, Veterinary Pathology: second prize, clinical disease,
diagnostic sciences and biotechnology.
• David Barrett, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences: second prize, reproductive
biology.
• Mandy Olsgard, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences: first prize, soil sciences and
environmental toxicology.
• Jorgelina Muscatello, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences: second prize, soil
sciences and environmental toxicology.
Canadian Foundation for International Space University: Shane
Journeay of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences was selected to participate in the
International Space University in Strasbourg, France.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
American Association of Swine Veterinarians
• Rayna Gunvaldsen, second place, student presentation category
• Heather James, third place, student presentation category.
WCVM Undergraduate Student Poster Presentation Awards
• Ashley Ziegler (mentor: Dr. Norman Rawlings, Veterinary Biomedical
Sciences)
• Valerie Millette (mentor: Dr. Joe Stookey, Large Animal Clinical Sciences)
• Milly van der Loop (mentor: Dr. Gillian Muir, Veterinary Biomedical
Sciences).
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Research Takes Wing
The spring of 2007 marks the beginning of an exciting new era
for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s research program.
For the first time in its history, WCVM has a central facility
specifically designed to support its diverse, multi-discipline research
community.
And what a facility it is. The 1,468-square-metre, twostorey research wing is a scientist’s dream: spacious multi-user
laboratories and a series of cell culture-manipulation rooms on each
floor, a baker’s dozen of offices for faculty and visiting scientists,
access to specialized equipment and expertise for molecular,
cellular and immunological techniques, work spaces for nearly
two dozen graduate students, computer work rooms, a cold room,
secure storage space for liquid nitrogen . . . the list goes on.
Plus, the entire research wing meets Level 2 containment
specifications — meaning that work involving agents of moderate
potential hazard to personnel and the environment can be safely
undertaken in these biosecure facilities.
But besides all of the building’s technical features, WCVM’s new
research wing offers faculty, staff and students a central meeting
place with plenty of open space and natural light to encourage
creativity, collaborative ideas and a fresh approach to scientific
problem-solving. In particular, the facility’s glass-enclosed link
to the College’s main building on both floors will be ideal for
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at WCVM
impromptu meetings and informal presentations among WCVM
scientists and their colleagues across campus.
As the first group of faculty, staff and students move in to the
research wing and perform the first experiments in the facility this
spring, it’s exciting to think about the future possibilities. What
groundbreaking research will take place within these walls? How
many students will discover their love of research as they work
at these lab benches? What innovative ideas will spark to life as
scientists gaze out these windows?
The possibilities are endless — just as it should be in the
exhilarating world of research.
PRECEDING PAGE, bottom left: The research wing takes shape under construction hoarding in
March 2006. Top left: One year later, the completed facility’s glassed-in “link” and brick exterior.
Photos: Juliane Deubner. THIS PAGE, TOP ROW (left): WCVM’s transformed main entrance.
Inside, lab benches, cabinets and shelving are installed in the second-floor lab area. SECOND
ROW (left): Tradespeople install shelving in the research wing’s second-floor lab. Centre:
A dropped, curved ceiling snakes through the wing’s first-floor main entrance. Right: Sarah
Caldwell, Drs. George Forsyth and Norman Rawlings stand at the entrance of the wing’s rounded
stairwell. At right: Post doctoral fellow Dr. Michael Pollock, research technician Jason Inkster
and graduate student Paula Spencer check temperatures in two aquariums that are part of a new
aquatic laboratory in WCVM’s expanded Animal Care Unit. Bottom: Anesthesia technologist
Carolyn Cartwright and Melanie Greene, an animal health technology student from Olds College,
care for an anesthetized cat in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s new small animal induction and
recovery room.
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Immunology and
Infectious Diseases
Western Canada’s reliance on agriculture and food animal
production has been the motivating factor behind numerous U of S-based
investigations of infectious diseases, the immune systems of animal
species and the development of vaccines.
Beginning in the 1920s, the early work of U of S veterinary
researchers shed new light on critical diseases like western equine
encephalitis, Brucella abortus and coccidiosis in cattle, fowl cholera and
swine erysipelas. Since then, scientists at the U of S and at the Western
College of Veterinary Medicine have played primary and collaborative
roles in the identification, treatment and prevention of diseases such as
neonatal calf diarrhea, post weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome
(PMWS) in pigs, chronic wasting disease, West Nile virus, bovine
respiratory disease and many more.
The College’s close links to infectious disease and immunology
research have sparked the development of specialized centres like
the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization and the Canadian
Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre — an academic wildlife health
sciences institute among Canada’s five veterinary colleges.
Collaborations with these organizations — plus partnerships
with the U of S College of Medicine, provincial and federal government
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agencies and other national research centres — have led to the
involvement of WCVM faculty and graduate students in various projects
targeting infectious disease- and immunology-related issues in domestic
animals, wildlife and humans.
When U of S scientists sought to establish a cross-campus
immunology research group, several WCVM faculty members were key
players in this initiative. In 2003, the U of S Immunology Research Group
was formally recognized by WCVM, the College of Medicine and the
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation. Now renamed the U of S
Immunology and Infectious Diseases Research Group, its membership
includes more than a dozen principal investigators and nearly 40
research associates, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students from
across campus.
Above (left to right): Hui Huang, Marianela Lopez, Xixing Zhao, Philip Griebel,
Karin Aharonson, Chandrashekhar Charavaryamath, Sarabjeet Singh Suri, Hugh
Townsend, Jayaum Booth, Volker Gerdts, George Mutwiri, Baljit Singh, Guojian
Wei, Henry Tabel, Hong Anh Le Minh, Natasha Thiessen, Lilani Munashinghe,
Monika Polewicz, Aleksandra Gracia and Tova Dybvig. At right: Dr. John Gordon.
Infectious disease and immunology research projects involve many
faculty and graduate students from virtually every discipline at WCVM.
A number of scientists are continuing the College’s traditional focus
on infectious diseases that affect food animals and the immunological
challenges involved in these diseases.
In bovine health, veterinary immunologist Dr. John Gordon and his
research team in Veterinary Microbiology have developed a geneticallyengineered protein called G31P that blocks the in vitro inflammatory
activities expressed in bovine pneumonic pasteurellosis (shipping fever)
and mastitis lesions. Gordon is also investigating G31P’s potential for
treating human inflammatory diseases like arthritis and acute respiratory
distress.
As well, Dr. Baljit Singh of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences and Dr.
Hicham Fenniri of the University of Alberta are using nanotechnology to
develop new tools for treating shipping fever and other animal diseases.
Singh and his collaborative partners are also studying the role of
pulmonary intravascular macrophages (PIMs) in the outcomes of
lung inflammation.
In swine, Drs. Dorothy Middleton and Elemir Simko of WCVM’s
Veterinary Pathology and Dr. Musangu Ngeleka of Prairie Diagnostic
Services are working on AIDA-1 E. coli infection in piglets. Simko is also
investigating the humoral innate immune defenses in porcine milk and
infectious diseases in pigs.
Dr. John Harding of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Dr. John Ellis
of Veterinary Microbiology continue investigations of porcine circovirus
type 2 — the infectious agent involved in post-weaning multisystemic
syndrome (PWMS). Ellis and his collaborators are also studying the
protective mechanisms underlying the responses to mucosal vaccination
and the prevalence of antibodies against a swine-origin Helicobacter
pylori-like organism and H. pylori in swine.
Dr. Susantha Gomis of Veterinary Pathology is studying the prevention
and control of inclusion body hepatitis in broiler chickens and its possible
association with infectious bursal disease virus and chicken anemia virus.
Gomis collaborates with researchers at Merial, VIDO, and at the U of S
College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
In specialized livestock, Drs. Murray Woodbury and Jerry Haigh of
Large Animal Clinical Sciences have investigated the causes of morbidity
and mortality in farmed elk and white-tailed deer. As well, Woodbury has
collaborated with Drs. Manuel Chirino-Trejo and Raul Mainar-Jaime
of Veterinary Microbiology to survey the prevalence of “lumpy jaw”
(actinomycosis) on western Canadian deer farms.
More WCVM-based scientists are investigating emerging disease
issues in wildlife — and a catalyst is WCVM’s close link to the Canadian
Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC). Various research programs
and projects have arisen from CCWHC’s core surveillance program:
one example is chronic wasting disease. In 2005, WCVM and CCWHC
became part of PrioNet Canada, one of the nation’s Networks of Centres
of Excellence. CWD-focused research conducted by Drs. Trent Bollinger,
Ted Leighton and Gary Wobeser of Veterinary Pathology, Dr. Cheryl
Waldner of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and their graduate students are
contributing to this initiative.
WCVM’s collaboration with CCWHC has led to other projects: Canadawide studies of avian influenza viruses in wild birds, plus the epidemiology
and ecology of West Nile virus, Lyme disease and other zoonotic pathogens.
Dr. Lydden Polley of Veterinary Microbiology, Dr. Susan Kutz (now at the
University of Calgary), Dr. Emily Jenkins (now at the Canadian Wildlife
Service) and other members of the Research Group for Arctic Parasitology
have also worked collaboratively with CCWHC to investigate Arctic
pathogens and climate change.
In the international
field, professor emeritus
Dr. Henry Tabel of
Veterinary Microbiology
is investigating the role of
cytokines in immunity and
the immunopathogenesis
of experimental infections
with the hemoprotozoa
Trypanosoma
congolense and T. brucei
— the causes of African
trypanosomiasis (sleeping
sickness). Dr. Vikram Misra,
a virologist in Veterinary
Microbiology, is involved
in another human healthrelated research initiative
that focuses on the
activation and latency of
herpesviruses — including
herpes simplex virus (the
“cold sore” virus).
Several WCVM-based research teams are focusing on equine infectious
diseases. With support from the Heather Ryan and L. David Dubé Veterinary
Health and Research Fund, Dr. Hugh Townsend of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
will investigate the foal’s immune response and its susceptibility to Rhodococcus
equi pneumonia. The project includes Drs. Katharina Lohmann and Fernando
Marqués of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Baljit Singh of Veterinary
Biomedical Sciences along with Drs. Volker Gerdts, Marianela Lopez and George
Mutwiri of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).
WCVM’s Singh, Townsend and Dr. Sarbjeet Suri will work with Fenniri
of the University of Alberta to study the use of novel nanomedicines for equine
endotoxemia treatment. Other studies will focus on the effect of novel adjuvants
upon the immune response of horses and equine endotoxemia, and the expression
and function of a novel molecule called angiostatin.
In companion animals, WCVM researchers are investigating immunemediated hemolytic anemia in dogs (Dr. Anthony Carr), the prevalence of
hemotrophic Mycoplasma infection in local feline populations (Drs. Elisabeth
Snead, Belle Nibblett, Susan Taylor, Klaas Post, Marion Jackson and Cheryl
Waldner) and more accurate diagnostic tools for rapid detection of Brucella
canis.
Since the U of S Immunology and Infectious Diseases Research Group’s
creation, WCVM researchers have gained more access to U of S scientists with
similar research interests. A seminar series, discussion groups, retreats and other
network-building activities are also encouraging the development of larger
teams that have the potential to attract federal funding for targeted research. For
example, a number of researchers — including several WCVM scientists — have
a primary interest in inflammation, while another common research interest is
immune regulation.
Eventually, these more formal collaborations will enhance the group’s
collective successes and synergy — another valuable benefit of an organization
that has already made many contributions to animal and human health.
Visit www.usask.ca/immunology to learn more about the Immunology
and Infectious Diseases Research Group.
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Sustainable Beef Systems
By Dr. John McKinnon, Saskatchewan Beef Industry Chair,
University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan’s Sustainable Beef Systems
Research Group includes faculty from the College of Agriculture and
Bioresources, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the
College of Engineering, as well as adjunct professors from the Western
Beef Development Centre and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The
group’s activities were formalized in 2006, but many members have
collaborated and worked together for several years.
The research group focuses on beef cattle raised in
environmentally sustainable systems. Research projects conducted
by group members covers the spectrum from breeding and genetics
through health and nutrition to behaviour, meat quality, economics,
facilities, grazing and pasture management. Studies in basic and
applied science with a strong focus on outreach and commercialization
are also research interests.
The group’s key achievements — which have been adopted
by producers at home and abroad — include the development of
reproductive strategies for cattle, stress-free weaning programs for
calves, feed product development, genetic markers for carcass quality
and value-added processing of beef. A unique disease investigation
unit also tackles the most serious herd health problems affecting cowcalf and feeding operations.
Group members have collectively trained more than 100
graduate students, and many of these former students are now key
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people in industry, academia and government. The group’s outreach
and technology transfer activities include the Saskatchewan Beef
Symposium, the Saskatchewan Stockperson’s School and the Western
Canadian Feedlot Management School.
By formalizing their relationship, researchers
hope to enhance their research and outreach
activities as well as to promote the U of S as
home to one of the most comprehensive and
effective beef cattle research and teaching
programs in North America.
Western Canada is home to 80 per cent of Canada’s
five million beef cows and is one of the most competitive
areas in North America for feeding cattle. The University
of Saskatchewan, located in the heart of this industry, is
headquarters for one of the largest concentrations of beef cattle
scientists in North America.
The need to co-ordinate activities, to promote
collaboration amongst scientists and to focus research and
outreach efforts on industry needs led to the formation of the
Sustainable Beef Systems Research Group. Another goal was to
raise the profile of beef research at the U of S. By formalizing
their relationship, researchers hope to enhance their research
and outreach activities as well as to promote the U of S as home
to one of the most comprehensive and effective beef cattle research and
teaching programs in North America.
The Sustainable Beef Systems Research Group consists of more
than 20 faculty and their graduate students from the Western College of
Veterinary Medicine, the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, the College
of Engineering and the Western Beef Development Centre. Additional
participants in the group’s monthly seminar series and extension programs
are representatives from extension organizations such as Saskatchewan
Agriculture and Food and other industry partners.
Members of WCVM’s Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
who are involved in the Sustainable Beef Systems Research Group include
Drs. Albert Barth, Reuben Mapletoft, Colin Palmer, Cheryl Waldner, John
Campbell, Steve Hendrick, Chris Clark, Murray Jelinski and Joe Stookey.
These researchers — along with other group members across campus
— are involved in collaborative projects covering a range of research areas
relating to the beef cattle industry.
Barth and Palmer focus on applied reproduction — specifically bull
and cow fertility. Mapletoft adds to that expertise and contributes to research
in the cryopreservation of sperm, embryos and ova. Campbell, Waldner,
Hendrick and Clark are involved in studies targeting the spread and
prevention of disease in beef cattle herds as well as the potential risks from
zoonotic diseases.
The use of antimicrobials in the beef industry and their effects on
environmental and human health are additional research targets for
Campbell and Waldner. As well, Waldner has been involved in studies
focusing on the environmental effects of the oil and gas industry on
cattle health and production. Jelinski and Campbell are investigating the
demographics of large animal veterinarians in Western Canada, while
Stookey concentrates on beef cattle behaviour and welfare.
These research interests mesh or complement the work of other
scientists such as Drs. Fiona Buchanan, Bill Brown, John McKinnon,
Sheila Schmutz, Tim Mustsvangwa, Phyllis Shand and Ken Walburger at
the College of Agriculture and Bioresources; Trever Crowe, Charles Maule
and Terry Fonstad of the College of Engineering; Dr. Bart Lardner of the
Western Beef Development Centre; and Dr. Yves Plante of Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada. Nutrition, genetics, resource use, a systems approach to
the use of land and water for cow-calf production, industry competitiveness
and economics, and the environmental impact of intensive beef cattle
production are additional research topics among group members.
Collaboration amongst group members is also evident in the hosting
of several annual extension events. The group works together to host
industry training venues such as the Saskatchewan Stockpersons School
and the Western Canadian Feedlot Management School. As well, the
Saskatchewan Beef Symposium is an annual event that showcases the latest
in beef cattle research at the U of S and at other western Canadian research
institutions.
The group’s ties with industry are critical to its success: in 2005, 39 per
cent of the $3.8 million in research funds originated from producer groups
or industry. Members have extensive contacts with producer and government
organizations, and with cattle producers across Western Canada. In
addition, the group is in contact with industry representatives who represent
a variety of businesses including genetic, feed, pharmaceutical and meat
processing companies.
While these industry contacts allow for direct transfer and
commercialization of research results, they also provide members with
“an ear to the ground” in terms of understanding and reacting to industry
problems.
Further evidence of the group’s strong relationship with industry
is that two members hold industry-funded positions: McKinnon is the
Saskatchewan Beef Industry Chair in the College of Agriculture and
Bioresources, while Jelinski holds the Alberta Chair in Beef Cattle Health and
Production Medicine at WCVM. The group also attracts significant research
funding from government sources: in 2005, 26 per cent of the group’s
funding came from provincial sources while an additional 33 per cent of the
group’s research dollars stemmed from federal government agencies.
As a group, the researchers believe that one of the greatest benefits
of formalizing their relationship is the enhancement of graduate student
training programs. Members are currently training 30 MSc and PhD
students, and through the group’s regular seminar series, these students
are gaining exposure to diverse research activities and to the laboratories of
various members.
The group’s lasting success will ultimately be judged by the success of
its students, and their enriched training will serve as the Sustainable Beef
Systems Research Group’s invaluable legacy.
For more information, visit the Sustainable Beef Systems Research
Group’s web site at www.usask.ca/beefresearch.
OPPOSITE Page Back row (from left to right): Drs. Colin Palmer, Yves Plante,
John Campbell, Cheryl Waldner, Reuben Mapletoft, Fiona Buchanan and Albert
Barth. Front row (left to right): Dayna Dreger, Kaley Pugh, Kimberley Reddick,
Sarah Helgeson and Kim McLean. Below: Dr. Steve Hendrick.
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Peer-reviewed
Journal Articles
July 1, 2005, to
June 30, 2006
Canadian Veterinary Journal • Investigative
Ophthalmology and Visual Science • Small
Ruminant Research • Virology • Vaccine •
Research in Veterinary Science • Journal of
Veterinary Dentistry • Veterinary Surgery
• Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
• Theriogenology • Veterinary Immunology and
Immunopathology • Infection and Immunity •
Preventive Veterinary Medicine • Thrombosis
and Haemostasis • Environmental Toxicology and
Chemistry • Animal Reproduction Science • Biology
of Reproduction • Journal of Wildlife Diseases •
Journal of Microbiological Methods • Applied and
Environmental Microbiology • Journal of Avian
Medicine and Surgery • Journal of Immunology
• Journal of Leukocyte Biology • Veterinary
Parasitology • Journal of Medical Microbiology
• American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Adams VJ, Waldner CL, Campbell JR. 2006. “Analysis of a practice management computer
software program for owner compliance with recall reminders.” Canadian Veterinary Journal.
47: 234-240.
Adams VJ, Waldner CL, Dowling PM, Shmon CL. 2005. “Compliance of owners with shortterm antimicrobials prescribed for their dogs.” Journal of the American Veterinary Medical
Association. 226: 567-574.
Akhova O, Bainbridge M, and Misra V. 2005. “The neuronal host cell factor-binding protein
Zhangfei inhibits herpes simplex virus replication.” Journal of Virology. 79: 14708-14718.
Appleyard GD, Forsyth G, Kiehlbauch LM, Sigfrid KN, Hanik HLJ, Quon A, Loewen ME, Grahn
BH. 2006. “Differential mitochrondrial DNA and gene expression in inherited retinal dysplasia of
miniature schnauzers.” Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 47: 1810-1816.
Bagu ET, Cook S, Gratton CL, Rawlings NC. 2006. “Postnatal changes in testicular gonadotropin
receptors, serum gonadotropin and testosterone concentrations and functional development of
the testes in bulls.” Reproduction. 132: 403-411.
Bagu ET, Cook SJ, Honaramooz A, Barrett DMW, Huchkowsky S, Rawlings NC. 2006. “Changes
in semen luteinizing hormone in early and late pubertal bull calves following treatment with
luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH).” Theriogenology. 66: 937-944.
Bartlewski PM, Beard AP, Rawlings NC. 2006. “Antral follicular development and endocrine
changes during sexual maturation in ewe lambs.” Small Ruminant Research. 63: 189-198.
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Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Bonville CA, Bennett NJ, Koehnlein M, Haines DM, Ellis JA, DelVecchio AM,
Rosenberg HF. 2006. “Respiratory dysfunction and proinflammatory chemokines
in the pneumonia virus of mice (PVM) model of viral bronchiolitis.” Virology.
349(1): 87-95.
Boutelier P, Carr A. 2005. “Fungal colonization and failure of a long-term
gastrotomy tube in a cat.” Canadian Veterinary Journal. 46: 709-710.
Breathnach CC, Clark HJ, Clark RC, Olsen CW, Townsend HG, Lunn DP. 2006.
“Immunization with recombinant modified vaccinia Ankara (rMVA) constructs
encoding the HA or NP gene protects ponies from equine influenza virus
challenge.” Vaccine. 24(8): 1180-90.
Caprioli A, McNeilly F, McNair I, Lagan-Tregaskis P, Ellis J, Krakowka S, McKillen
J, Ostanello F, Allan G. 2006. “PCR detection of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2)
DNA in blood, tonsillar and faecal swabs from experimentally infected pigs.”
Research in Veterinary Science. 81(2): 287-292.
Carmalt JL, Gordon JR, Allen AL. 2006. “Temporomandibular joint cytokine
profiles in the horse.” Journal of Veterinary Dentistry. 23(2): 83-88.
Carpenter EM, Hendrickson DA, James S, Franke C, Frisbie D, Trostle S, Wilson D.
2006. “A mechanical study of ligature security of commercially available pre-tied
ligatures versus hand tied ligatures for use in equine laparoscopy.” Veterinary
Surgery. 35: 55-59.
Charavaryamath C, Singh B. 2006. “Pulmonary effects of exposure to pig barn
air.” Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology. 1:10.
Colazo MG, Kastelic JP, Gavaga QA, Whittaker PR, Small JA, Martinez MF, Wilde
RE, Veira DM, Mapletoft RJ. 2006. “Resynchronization of previously timedinseminated beef heifers with progestins.” Theriogenology. 65: 557-572.
Coombs DK, Patton T, Kohler AK, Soboll G, Breathnach C, Townsend HG, Lunn
DP. 2006. “Cytokine responses to EHV-1 infection in immune and non-immune
ponies.” Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 111(1-2): 109-16.
Coombes BK, Coburn B, Potter AA, Gomis S, Mirakhur K, Li Y, Finlay B. 2005.
“Analysis of the contribution of salmonella pathogenicity island 1 and 2 to enteric
disease progression using a novel bovine ileal loop model as a murine model of
infectious enterocolitis.” Infection and Immunity. 73(11): 7161-7169.
Corrigan RL, Waldner C, Epp T, Wright J, Whitehead SM, Bangura H, Young E,
Townsend HG. 2006. “Prediction of human cases of West Nile virus by equine
cases, Saskatchewan, Canada, 2003.” Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 76(3-4):
263-272.
Cullen CL, Grahn BH. 2006. “Diagnostic ophthalmology: choroidal melanoma
in a dog.” Canadian Veterinary Journal. 47: 85-86.
Daniels D, Linhardt RJ, Zhang F, Mao W, Wice SM, Hiebert LM. 2006. “In
vivo antithrombotic synergy of oral heparin and arginine: endothelial
thromboresistance without changes in coagulation parameters.” Thrombosis
and Haemostasis. 95: 865 -872.
Davies KL, Bartlewski PM, Epp T, Duggavathi R, Barrett DMW, Bagu ET, Cook
SJ, Rawlings NC. 2005. “Does injection of prostaglandin F2∝ (PGF2∝) cause
ovulation in anestrous Western white face ewes?” Theriogenology. 66: 251-259.
Deregt D, Tessaro SV, Baxi MK, Berezowski J, Ellis JA, Wu JT, Gilbert SA. 2005.
“Isolation of bovine viral diarrhoea viruses from bison.” Veterinary Record.
57: 448.
Dubé M, Johnson B, Dunn G, Culp J, Cash K, Munkittrick K, Wong I, Hedley
K, Booty W, Lam D, Resler O, Storey A. 2006. “Development of an approach to
cumulative effects assessment: a northern river ecosystem example.” Journal of
Environmental and Monitoring Assessment. 113
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(1-3): 87-115.
Dubé MG, MacLatchy DL, Hruska KA, Glozier NE. 2006. “Assessing the responses
of creek chub (Semotilus atromaculatus) and pearl dace (Semotilus
margarita) to metal mine effluents using in situ artificial streams in Sudbury,
Ontario, Canada. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 25(1): 18-28.
Dubé MG, Benoy GA, Blenkinsopp S, Ferone J-M, Brua RB, Wassenaar LI. 2005.
“Application of multi-stable isotope (13C, 15N, 34S, 37Cl) assays to assess
spatial separation of fish (longnose sucker Catostomus catostomus) in an area
receiving complex effluents.” Water Quality Research Journal of Canada.
40(3): 275-287.
Dubé MG, MacLatchy DL, Kieffer JD, Glozier NE, Culp JM, Cash KJ. 2005. “Effects
of metal mining effluent on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and slimy sculpin
(Cottus cognatus): using mesocosms to assess existing effects and predict future
consequences.” Science of the Total Environment.��������������
343: 135-154.
Duggavathi R, Janardhan K, Singh J, Singh B, Barrett DMW, Davies KL, Bagu ET,
Rawlings NC. 2006. “Patterns of expression of steroidogenic enzymes during the
first wave of the ovine estrous cycle as compared to the preovulatory follicle.”
Animal Reproduction Science. 91: 345-352.
Duggavathi R, Bartlewski PM, Barrett DMW, Rawlings NC. 2005. “The temporal
relationship between patterns of LH and FSH secretion, and development
of ovulatory-sized follicles during the mid- to late-luteal phase of sheep.”
Theriogenology. 64: 393-407.
Duggavathi D, Bartlewski PM, Agg E, Flint S, Barrett DMW, Rawlings NC. 2005.
“The effect of the manipulation of FSH-peak characteristics on follicular wave
dynamics in sheep: does an ovarian-independent endogenous rhythm is FSH
secretion exist?” Biology of Reproduction. 72: 1466-1474.
Duke T, Filzek U, Read MR, Read EM, Ferguson JG. 2006. “Clinical observations
surrounding an increased incidence of postanesthetic myopathy in halothaneanesthetized horses.” Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 33: 122-127.
Duncan CG, Stephen C, Campbell J. 2006. “Evaluation of risk factors for
Cryptococcus gattii infection in dogs and cats.” Journal of the American
Veterinary Medical Association. 228: 377-382.
Duncan CG, Schwantje H, Stephen C, Campbell J, Bartlett K. 2006. “Cryptococcus
gattii in wildlife of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.” Journal of
Wildlife Diseases. 42(1): 271-178.
Dumonceaux TJ, Hill JE, Briggs SA, Amoako KK, Hemmingsen SM, Van Kessel
AG. 2006. “Enumeration of specific bacterial populations in complex intestinal
communities using quantitative PCR based on the chaperonin-60 target.”
Journal of Microbiological Methods. 64(1): 46-62.
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Dumonceaux TJ, Hill JE, Hemmingsen SM, Van Kessel AG. 2006.
“Characterization of intestinal microbiota and response to
dietary virginiamycin supplementation in the broiler chicken.”
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 72(4): 2815-2823.
Dumonceaux TJ, Hill JE, Pelletier C, Paice MG, Van Kessel
AG, Hemmingsen SM. 2006. “Molecular characterization of
microbial communities in Canadian pulp and paper activated
sludge and quantification of a novel Thiothrix eikelboomii-like
bulking filament.” Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 52(5):
494-500.
Elahi S, Buchanan RM, Attah-Poku S, Townsend HG, Babiuk
LA, Gerdts V. 2006. “The host defense peptide beta-defensin 1
confers protection against Bordetella pertussis in newborn
piglets.” Infection and Immunity. 74(4): 2338-52.
Ellis JA, McLean N, Hupaelo R, Haines DM. 2005. “Detection
of coronavirus in cases of tracheobronchitis in dogs: a retrospective study from 1971 to 2003.” Canadian Veterinary Journal.
46(5): 447-448.
Ellis JA, Waldner C, Rhodes C, Ricketts V. 2005. “Longevity of protective
immunity to experimental bovine herpesvirus-1 infection following
inoculation with a combination modified-live virus vaccine in beef
calves.” Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
227:123-128.
PRIONET CANADA: In November 2005, Canada’s Networks of Centres of
Excellence awarded $35 million over seven years to PrioNet Canada, a network
of the country’s top scientists involved in investigating prion diseases like
bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), chronic wasting disease (CWD) and
Creutzfeldt-Jakobs disease. The network of more than two dozen researchers from
nine universities includes several scientists at the University of Saskatchewan.
So far, WCVM veterinary pathologist Dr. Trent Bollinger and his research team
have received more than $1.2 million in PrioNet funding to develop strategies for
eradicating CWD in mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk and moose. The research
network has also awarded $292,000 to Dr. Andrew Potter of the Vaccine and
Infectious Disease Organization to develop vaccine technologies that stimulate
antibodies to infectious prions. For more information visit www.prionetcanada.ca.
Fernandez N, West K, Jackson M, Kidney B. 2005. “Immunohistochemical and histochemical stains for differentiating canine
cutaneous round cell tumors.” Veterinary Pathology. 42: 437-445.
Fisher SA, Bortolotti GR, Fernie KJ, Bird DM, Smits JE. 2006. “Behavioral variation
and its consequences during incubation for American kestrels exposed to PCBs.”
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 63: 226-235.
Fournier D, Campbell JR, Middleton DM. 2006. “Prevalence of Maedi-Visna
infection in culled ewes in Alberta.” Canadian Veterinary Journal. 47: 460-466.
Gancz AY, Malka S, Sandmeyer L, Cannon M, Smith D, Taylor M. 2005. “Horner’s
syndrome in a red-bellied parrot (Poicephalus rufiventris).” Journal of Avian
Medicine and Surgery. 19(1): 30-34.
Garvey TL, Dyer KD, Ellis JA, Bonville CA, Foster B, Prussin C, Easton AJ,
Domachowske JB, Rosenberg HF. 2005. “Inflammatory responses to pneumovirus
infection in IFNabR gene-deleted mice.” Journal of Immunology. 175: 47354744.
Gentes ML, Waldner C, Papp Z, Smits JE. 2006. “Effects of oil sands tailings
compounds and harsh weather on mortality rates, growth and detoxification
efforts in nestling tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor).” Environmental
Pollution. 142: 24-33.
Gordon JR, Li F, Nayyar A, Zhao X, Wang W, Xiang J, Zhang X. 2005. “Neutrophil
blockade with an ELR-CXC chemokine antagonist prevents airway endotoxemiainduced fever and hemorrhagic consolidation.” Journal of Leukocyte Biology.
78: 1265-1272.
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Gow S, Waldner CL. 2006. “An examination of the prevalence of and risk factors
for shedding of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia spp. in cows and calves from
western Canadian cow-calf herds.” Veterinary Parasitology. 137: 50-61.
Han J, Mandal AK, Hiebert LM. 2005. “Endothelial cell injury by high glucose and
heparanase is prevented by insulin heparin and basic fibroblast growth factor.”
Cardiovascular Diabetology. 4: 12.
Hill JE, Paccagnella A, Law K, Melito PL, Woodward DL, Price DL, Ng L-K,
Hemmingsen SM, Goh SH. 2006. “Identification of Campylobacter spp. and
discrimination from Helicobacter and Arcobacter spp. by direct sequencing of
PCR-amplified cpn60 sequences and comparison to cpnDB, a chaperonin reference
sequence database.” Journal of Medical Microbiology. 55: 393-399.
Hill JE, Town JR, Hemmingsen SM. 2006. “Improved template representation in
cpn60 PCR product libraries generated from complex templates by application of a
specific mixture of PCR primers.” Environmental Microbiology. 8(4): 741-746.
Hill JE, Goh SH, Money DM, Doyle M, Li A, Crosby WL, Links M, Leung A, Chan
D, Hemmingsen SM. 2005. “Characterization of vaginal microflora of healthy,
non-pregnant women using chaperonin-60 sequence-based methods.” American
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 193(3): 682-692.
Hill JE, Gottschalk M, Brousseau R, Harel J, Hemmingsen SM, Goh SH. 2005.
“Biochemical analysis, cpn60 and 16S rDNA sequence data indicate that
Streptococcus suis serotypes 32 and 34, isolated from pigs, are Streptococcus
orisratti.” Veterinary Microbiology. 107(1-2): 63-69.
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Hill JE, Hemmingsen SM, Goldade B, Dumonceaux T, Klassen J, Zijlstra RT, Goh
SH, Van Kessel AG. 2005. “Comparison of ileum microflora of pigs fed corn, wheat
or barley-based diets using chaperonin-60 sequencing and quantitative PCR.”
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 71(2): 867-875.
Jenkins EJ, Kutz SJ, Hoberg EP, Polley L. 2006. “Bionomics of larvae
of Parelaphostrongylus odocoilei (Nematoda: Protostrongylidae) in
experimentally-infected gastropod intermediate hosts.” Journal of Parasitology.
92: 298-305.
Hoberg EP, Jenkins EJ, Rosenthal B, Wong M, Erbe E, Kutz SJ, Polley L. 2005.
“Caudal polymorphism and cephalic morphology among first-stage larvae of
Parelaphostrongylus odocoilei (Protostrongylidae: Elaphostrongylinae) in Dall’s
sheep from the Mackenzie Mountains, Canada.” Journal of Parasitology. 91:
1318-1325.
Jenkins EJ, Veitch AM, Kutz SJ, Hoberg EP, Polley L. 2006. “Climate change
and the epidemiology of protostrongylid nematodes in northern ecosystems:
Parelaphostrongylus odocoilei and Protostrongylus stilesi in Dall’s sheep
(Ovis d. dalli). Parasitology. 132: 387-401
Holmes MA, Townsend HG, Kohler AK, Hussey S, Breathnach C, Barnett C, Holland
R, Lunn DP. 2006. “Immune responses to commercial equine vaccines against
equine herpesvirus-1, equine influenza virus, eastern equine encephalomyelitis,
and tetanus.” Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 111(1-2): 6780.
Honaramooz A, Behboodi E, Hausler CL, Blash S, Ayres S, Azuma CO, Echelard Y,
Dobrinski I. 2005. “Depletion of endogenous germ cells in male pigs and goats in
preparation for germ cell transplantation.” Journal of Andrology, 26: 698–705.
Hruska K, Dubé M. 2005. “Comparison of a partial life cycle bioassay in artificial
streams to a standard beaker bioassay to assess effects of metal mine effluent
on Chironomus tentans.” Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 24(9):
2325-2335.
Janardhan KS, McIsaac M., Fowlie J, Caldwell S, Shrivastav A, Sharma, RK, Singh
B. 2006. “Toll-like receptor-4 expression in lipopolysaccharide induced lung
inflammation.” Histology and Histopathology. 21: 687-696.
Janardhan KS, Sandhu SK, Singh, B. 2006. “Neutrophil depletion inhibits early
and late monocyte/macrophage increase in lung inflammation.” Frontiers in
Bioscience. 11: 1569-1576.
Jardine C, Appleyard G, Kosoy MY, McColl D,
Chirino-Trejo DM, Wobeser G, Leighton FA.
2005. “Rodent-associated Bartonella in
Saskatchewan, Canada. Vector-Borne
and Zoonotic Diseases. 5(4):
402-409.
Jenkins EJ, Hoberg EP, L Polley. 2005. “Development and pathogenesis of
Parelaphostrongylus odocoilei (Nematoda: Protostrongylidae) in experimentally
infected thinhorn sheep (Ovisdalli).” Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 41: 669-682.
Johnson MD, Magnusson KD, Shmon CL, Waldner C. 2006. “Porcupine
quill injuries in dogs: a retrospective of 296 cases, (1998-2002).” Canadian
Veterinary Journal. 47: 677-682.
Kitchen MJ, Lewis RA, Yagi N, Uesugi K, Paganin D, Hooper SB, Adams G, Jureczek
S, Singh J, Christensen C, Hufton AP, Hall CJ, Pavlov K. 2005. “Phase contrast
x-ray imaging of mice and rabbit lungs: a comparative study.” British Journal of
Radiology. 78: 1018-1027.
Krakowka S, Ellis J, McNeilly F, Waldner C, Allan GA. 2005. “Features of porcine
circovirus-2 disease: correlations between lesions, amount and distribution of
virus, and clinical outcome.” Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation.
17: 213-222.
Lakshmikuttyamma A, Selvakumar P, Charavaryamath C, Singh B, Tuchek J,
Sharma, RK. 2006. “Expression of calcineurin and its interacting proteins in
epileptic fowl.” Journal of Neurochemistry. 96: 366-73.
Loveday DM, Thacker PA, Wilson D, McKinnon JJ. 2005. “Validation of the
cannulated pig model for determining nutrient disappearance in cattle.”
Canadian Journal of Animal Science. 85: 85-91.
Lukwinski AT, Hill JE, Khachatourians GG, Hemmingsen SM, Hegedus DD. 2006.
“Biochemical and taxonomic characterization of bacteria associated with the
crucifer root maggot (Delia radicum).” Canadian Journal of Microbiology.
52(3): 197-208.
Lutze-Wallace C, Turcotte C, Stevenson DA, Elkin B, Koller-Jones M, Nishi J,
Wobeser G. 2006. “Isolation of Mycobacterium bovis from a wood bison in a
wildlife conservation project in the Northwest Territories.” Canadian Veterinary
Journal. 47: 317-318.
Mainar-Jaime RC, Litgh-Pereira PL, Epp T, Waldner C. 2005. “The application of
spatial analysis tools in small-ruminant brucellosis eradication programs
in northern Spain.” International Journal of Applied Research in
Veterinary Medicine. 3: 179-188.
Mandal AK, Ping T, Caldwell SJ, Bagnell R, Hiebert LM. 2006. “Electron
microscopic analysis of glucose-induced endothelial damage in primary culture.
Possible mechanism and prevention.” Histology and Histopathology. 21: 941950.
McCorkell RB, Woodbury M, Adams GP. 2006. “Ovarian follicular and luteal
dynamics in wapiti during the estrous cycle.” Theriogenology. 65: 540-556.
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McIntosh KA, Harding JCS, Ellis JA, Appleyard GD. 2006.
“Detection of porcine circovirus type 2 viremia and seroconversion in naturally infected pigs in a farrow-to-finish barn.”
Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research. 70(1): 58-61.
McIntosh KA, Harding JCS, Parker S, Ellis JA, Appleyard GD.
2006. “Nested PCR detection of porcine circovirus type 2 in
semen with sperm morphologic analysis from naturally infected
boars.” Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 18(4):
380-384.
Monette S, Dallaire AD, Mingelbier M, Groman D, Uhland C,
Richard JP, Paillard G, Johannson LM, Chivers DP, Ferguson HW,
Leighton FA, Simko E. 2006. “Massive mortality of common carp
(Cyprinus carpio carpio) in the St. Lawrence River in 2001:
Diagnostic investigation and experimental reproduction of a
lymphocytic encephalitis.” Veterinary Pathology. 43: 302-310.
Muir GD, Gowribai KSV. 2005. “The role of motor and visual
experience during development of bipedal locomotion in
chicks.” Journal of Neurophysiology. 94: 3691-3697.
Nass TN, Ghorbani M, Alvarez-Maya I, Lapner M, Kothary R, De
Repentigny Y, Gomis S, Babiuk L, Giulivi A, Soares C, Azizi A, Francisco
D. 2005. “Characterization of liver histopathology in a transgenic mouse
model expressing genotype 1a hepatic C virus core and envelope proteins
1 and 2.” Journal of General Virology. 86: 2185-2196.
Nichani AK, Mena A, Kaushik RS, Mutwiri GK, Townsend HG, Hecker R,
Krieg AM, Babiuk LA, Griebel PJ. 2006. “Stimulation of innate immune
responses by CpG oligodeoxynucleotide in newborn lambs can reduce bovine
herpesvirus-1 shedding.” Oligonucleotides. 16(1): 58-67.
Olkowski AA, Wojnarowicz C, Chirino-Trejo M, Wurtz BM. 2005. “The role of
first line of defence mechanisms in the pathogenesis of cellulitis in broiler
chickens: skin structural, physiological and cellular response factors.” Journal
of Veterinary Medicine. 52(10): 517-524.
Olkowski AA, Wojnarowicz C, Chirino-Trejo M, Drew MD. 2006. “Responses of
broiler chickens orally challenged with Clostridium perfringens isolated from
field cases of necrotic enteritis.” Research in Veterinary Science. 81(1): 99-108.
Olkowski AA, Duke T, Wojnarowicz C. 2005. “The aetiology of hypoxaemia in
chickens selected for rapid growth.” Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology,
Part A. 141: 122-131.
Papp Z, Bortolotti GR, Smits JEG. 2005. “Organochlorine contamination and
physiological responses in nestling tree swallows in Point Pelee National Park,
Canada.” Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 49: 563568.
Parbhakar OP, Duke T, Townsend HG, Singh B. 2005. “Depletion of pulmonary
intravascular macrophages partially inhibits lipopolysaccharide induced lung
inflammation in horses.” Veterinary Research. 36: 557-569.
Rathi R, Honaramooz A, Zeng W, Turner R, Dobrinski I. 2006. “Germ cell
development in equine testis tissue xenografted into mice.” Reproduction.
131: 1091-1098.
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DOUBLE HONOURS: Dr. Lorne Babiuk, a professor in the Western College of
Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Microbiology, was named an
Officer of the Order of Canada in August 2005. The director of the Vaccine and
Infectious Disease Organization received the country’s highest civilian honour
for his many contributions to the field of vaccinology in Canada and around the
world. A few months later, Babiuk also became the 2005 recipient of the Prix
Galien Canada Research Award for his visionary research into the mechanisms
by which infectious organisms cause disease and mammals respond to
infection. Photo courtesy of VIDO.
Rathi R, Honaramooz A, Zeng W, Schlatt S, Dobrinski I. 2005. “Germ cell fate
and seminiferous tubule development in bovine testis xenografts.” Reproduction.
130: 923-929.
Ratto MH, Huanca W, Singh J, Adams GP. 2005. “Local versus systemic effect
of ovulation-inducing factor in seminal plasma.” Reproductive Biology and
Endocrinology. 3: 29.
Ratto MH, Huanca W, Singh J, Adams GP. 2005. “Comparison of the effect of
natural mating, LH and GnRH on interval to ovulation and luteal function.”
Animal Reproduction Science. 91(3-4): 299-306.
Rawlings NC, Bartlewski PM, Aravindakshan J, Cook SJ. 2005. “Secretory patterns
of gonadotropic hormones during sexual maturation in bull and heifer calves
born in March or April.” Animal Reproduction Science. 86: 175-286.
Rickwood CJ, Dubé MD, Hewitt LM, Kovacs T, Parrott JL, MacLatchy DL. 2006.
“Use of paired fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) reproductive test: Part
I: Assessing biological effects of final bleached kraft pulp mill effluent using a
mobile bioassay trailer system.” Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 25:
191-201.
Rickwood CJ, Dubé MD, Hewitt LM, Kovacs T, Parrott JL, MacLatchy DL. 2006.
“Use of paired fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) reproductive test:
Part II source identification of biological effects at a bleached kraft pulp mill.”
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 25: 202-211.
Rickwood CJ, Dubé MG, Weber LP, Driedger KL, Janz DM.
2006.“Assessing effects of metal mining effluent on fathead
minnow (Pimephales promelas) in a trophic transfer system.”
Environmental Science and Technology. 40(20): 6489-6497.
Russell S, Hayes MA, Simko E, Lumsden JS. 2006. “Plasma
proteomic analysis of the acute phase response of rainbow trout
(Oncorhynchus mykiss) to intraperitoneal inflammation
and LPS injection.” Developmental and Comparative
Immunology. 30: 393-406.
Sarty GE, Kendall EJ, Adams GP, Pierson RA. 2006. “Nuclear
magnetic resonance spectroscopy of bovine ovarian follicular
fluid at physiologically important times of the estrous cycle.”
Reproduction, Fertility and Development 18: 559-571.
Schlatt S, Honaramooz A, Ehmcke J, Goebell PJ, Dhir R,
Dobrinski I, Patrizio P. 2006. “Limited survival of adult human
testicular tissue as ectopic xenograft.” Human Reproduction.
21: 384-389.
Selvakumar P, Lakshmikuttyamma A, Charavaryamath
C, Singh B., Tuchek J, Sharma RK. 2005. “Expression
of myristoyltransferase and its interacting proteins in epilepsy.”
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 335:
1132-1139.
Shahriar F, Ngeleka M, Gordon JR, Simko E. 2006. “Identification by
mass spectroscopy of F4ac-fimbrial-binding proteins in porcine milk
and characterization of lactadherin as an inhibitor of F4ac-positive
Escherichia coli attachment to intestinal villa in vitro.” Developmental
and Comparative Immunology. 30: 723-734.
Shoemaker RW, Allen AL, Richardson CE, Wilson DG. 2006. “Use of intraarticular administration of ethyl alcohol for arthrodesis of the tarsometatarsal
joint in healthy horses.” American Journal of Veterinary Research. 67: 850-857.
Shoemaker RW, Wilson DG, Fretz PB. 2005. “A dorsal approach for the removal
of the nasal septum in the horse.” Veterinary Surgery. 34: 668-673.
Singh B, Janardhan KS, Kanthan R. 2005. “Expression of angiostatin, integrin
αvβ3 and vitronectin in human lungs in sepsis.” Experimental Lung Research.
31: 771-782. Smits JEG, Bortolotti GR, Sebastian M, Ciborowski JJH. 2005. “Spatial, temporal,
and dietary determinants of organic contaminants in nestling tree swallows in
Point Pelee National Park, Ontario, Canada.” Environmental Toxicology and
Chemistry. 24: 3159-3165.
Soos C, Wobeser G. 2006. “Identification of primary substrate in the initiation of
avian botulism outbreaks.” Journal of Wildlife Management. 70: 43-53.
Storey ES, Grahn BH, Alcorn J. 2005. “Multi-focal chorio-retinopathy of Borzoi
dogs.” Veterinary Ophthalmology. 8: 337-347.
BEEF CHAIR: In January 2006, Dr. Murray Jelinski (WCVM ’85) became
WCVM’s first Alberta Chair in Beef Cattle Health and Production
Medicine — a position that was developed with support from the Alberta
government, the Alberta Beef Producers and Saskatchewan’s Cattle
Marketing Deductions Fund. The chair’s mandate is to encourage more
veterinarians to consider beef cattle practice and to serve as a link between
WCVM, the beef industry and government agencies. In the past year,
Jelinski has helped to enhance education and research opportunities in beef
cattle health and production through various activities including research.
Among his investigations: a survey of western Canadian veterinarians to
better understand the factors influencing veterinarians’ career paths.
Waldner CL, 2005. “Serological status for N. caninum, bovine viral diarrhea
virus, and infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus at pregnancy testing and
reproductive performance in beef herds.” Animal Reproduction Science. 90:
219-242.
Webb AA, Muir GD. 2005. “Sensorimotor behaviour following incomplete cervical
spinal cord injury in the rat.” Behavioural Brain Research. 165: 147-59.
Wilson JA, Lochmiller RL, Janz DM. 2005. “Population dynamics of cotton rats
(Sigmodon hispidus) inhabiting abandoned petroleum landfarms in Oklahoma,
U.S.A.” Ecotoxicology. 15: 19-30.
Woodbury MR, Berezowski J, Haigh J. 2006. “An estimation of reproductive
performance of farmed elk (Cervus elaphus) in North America.” Canadian
Veterinary Journal. 47: 60-64.
Woodbury MR, Berezowski J, Haigh J. 2005. “A retrospective study of the causes of
morbidity and mortality in farmed elk (Cervus elaphus).” Canadian Veterinary
Journal. 46: 1108-1121.
Suri SS, Janardhan KS, Parbhakar O, Caldwell S, Appleyard G, Singh B. 2006.
“Expression of Toll-like receptor 4 and 2 in horse lungs.” Veterinary Research.
37: 541-551.
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Toxicology
By Dr. Barry Blakley, Department Head, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
Based on the initiative of Western College of Veterinary Medicine
scientists, the University of Saskatchewan’s Toxicology Group was created
in 1978 to support research, academic programs and public awareness
in toxicology. In the early 1980s, those goals gained more structure with
the establishment of the Toxicology Research Centre under Dr. Bruno
Schiefer’s leadership. Another benefit was the creation of the toxicology
graduate degree program — now the longest-running interdisciplinary
program offered at the U of S. The new undergraduate toxicology
program, which was introduced in 2002, has become another success
story with about 80 undergraduates enrolled in the 2006-07 year.
The group’s membership continues to reflect the multi-disciplinary,
collaborative nature of toxicology: scientists involved in veterinary
medicine, medicine, pharmacy and nutrition, agriculture, nursing and
the basic sciences have all made valuable contributions to this group
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as researchers, teachers and administrators. Today, members are
internationally recognized for their work in environmental, aquatic,
biomedical and analytical branches of toxicology.
Last year, the group’s international reputation attracted two new
Canada Research Chairs to the U of S: Dr. Monique Dubé holds the chair
in Aquatic Ecosystem Health Diagnosis while Dr. John Giesy is the chair
in Environmental Toxicology. Both researchers — based in WCVM’s
Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences — are highly respected
in their fields, and their contributions to research, education and public
awareness will only solidify the group’s position as a world leader in
toxicology exploration.
Above (left to right): Drs. David Janz, Judit Smits, Karsten Liber, Barry Blakley,
Mark Wickstrom and John Giesy. At right: Dr. Monique Dubé.
When the Toxicology Group was established, its focus was on biomedical
and nutritional toxicology with members from the Colleges of Medicine and
Pharmacy and Nutrition playing prominent roles in the group. But in the
past decade, the focus of core members’ research has shifted to environmental
or “eco-toxicology” that encompasses a broad range of topics, disciplines,
collaborators and funding partners. More scientists are investigating the impact
of contaminants on wildlife and aquatic systems health — and ultimately,
they’re studying questions about human health. Researchers who are active in
these areas include a number of WCVM faculty: Drs. Judit Smits of Veterinary
Pathology, Karsten Liber of the Toxicology Centre, as well as Monique Dubé,
John Giesy, Barry Blakley, David Janz and Mark Wickstrom of Veterinary
Biomedical Sciences.
It’s an exciting time: expansion projects at WCVM and at the Toxicology
Centre are providing critical facilities and equipment that will enhance our
research and analytical capabilities. Western Canada is also the ideal place
for our members to investigate the environmental impacts of various natural
resource-linked industries.
One example is the Western Canada Study of Animal Health Effects
Associated with Exposure to Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Facilities
— a five-year study that concluded in 2006. The project involved several WCVM
faculty members and graduate students including Wickstrom, the principal
investigator for the project’s immunology and avian studies. Dr. Cheryl Waldner
of WCVM’s Large Animal Clinical Sciences was project co-ordinator and
principal investigator for the beef studies.
The study primarily focused on the impacts of airborne emissions from oil
and gas facilities on the health of beef cattle and wildlife, but scientists are now
looking at the potential for using those animal species to measure the possible
impact of the oil and gas industry on the health of humans living in the same
areas.
Another large project is the Athabasca Oil Sands project in northern
Alberta. Environmental laws require that companies must restore the landscape
and leave behind a functional environment once open pit mining work is
completed. Liber, Smits, Wickstrom and Dr. Steven Siciliano of the U of S
Department of Soil Science — along with scientists from the University of
Windsor, Virginia Technical University, the Syncrude Research Centre and
other institutions — are investigating whether fish, bugs and amphibians
can live in the area’s wetlands and lakes after liquid effluent and other unsafe
materials become part of the ecosystem. As well, geologists and soil specialists
are determining what types of plants and grasses can grow in excavated and
compacted soils.
Toxicology researchers are also part of a study that’s assessing and
predicting the effects of landscape change on the health of Alberta’s grizzly
bears. Janz, a specialist in stress physiology, is part of the project’s animal health
branch that’s investigating biochemical markers of stress in grizzly bears. By
correlating environmental and landscape changes with negative effects on a
representative wildlife species, scientists hope to help environmental managers
make more informed decisions about future industrial development in wildlife
habitat areas.
In addition, several group members are part of co-operative studies with
companies in different mining sectors. Janz, Wickstrom, Dubé and Liber and
their graduate students are investigating the environmental impacts of mining
practices and reclamation plans. While companies provide unrestricted funding
for research targeting issues in their sectors, the U of S research teams provide
scientific data for generating practical solutions.
The Toxicology Group has a history of working on food animal and
wildlife health issues with government and non-governmental organizations
such as Environment Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian
Wildlife Service, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the National Hydrology
Institute and the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre. For example,
Wickstrom and Liber have worked with scientists from several government
agencies on investigations into the potential effects of pesticide use on wildlife
species.
As industrial development escalates the impacts on northern environmental
systems, there’s a need for additional research as well as for training programs
designed for northerners. To address these concerns, the U of S implemented
the Northern Ecosystem Toxicology Initiative (NETI) in 2000. Through this
initiative, group members evaluate the ecotoxicological and human health risks
associated with northern resource development, provide toxicology students with
training to address northern issues and distribute toxicology information to
northerners and government agencies.
One example is a project involving Siciliano and Wickstrom. The project
brought together natural and social science researchers from the U of S with
members of the Moose Creek First Nation who live at Moose Factory, an island
community near the mouth of James Bay in Ontario. Based on interviews with
elders, researchers will determine whether environmental contamination from
industrial developments affects the quality of traditional food sources and
whether further research is needed.
With two Canada Research Chairs now in place, group members anticipate
the creation of even more collaborative research initiatives. However, while
the group offers a range of expertise in environmental toxicology, members
recognize the need to strengthen resources in human and clinical toxicology.
Increased expertise will help the group meet future demands and gain more
insight into the links between animal, human and ecosystem health.
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Reproduction
By Dr. Norman Rawlings, executive member of the U of S Reproductive
Sciences and Medicine Group
In the early 1970s, a group of faculty in the Western College
of Veterinary Medicine and in the University of Saskatchewan’s
Department of Biology gathered together to form a loose-knit,
collaborative research group in reproductive biology. A few years later,
this led to the formation of the Canada West Society for Reproductive
Biology, and its members met in annual workshops at universities and
research stations across Western Canada until the late 1990s.
The Reproductive Biology group grew and recently evolved into
one of the recognized Health Sciences Research groups at the U of S.
The Reproductive Sciences and Medicine group includes more than 20
faculty members with interests in reproductive biology. While most of
these scientists are in WCVM or the College of Medicine’s Department
of Obstetrics and Gynecology, other faculty in the Colleges of Arts and
Science and Engineering are also involved.
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The group meets for weekly seminars and holds an annual
research day where graduate students and invited speakers present
recent research findings. As well, group members are involved in
graduate student training in several departments. Graduate students
involved in reproductive training and research come from most parts of
the world.
Research conducted by the original reproductive biology group
(Drs. Bruce Murphy, Jack Manns, Reuben Mapletoft and Norman
Rawlings) focused on cattle, although sheep, mink and companion
animals were represented. Research funding came from federal TriCouncil sources, Saskatchewan and Alberta government agencies and
several pharmaceutical companies. Today, the expanded Reproductive
Sciences and Medicine group has solid Tri-Council support (Natural
Sciences and Engineering Research Council and Canadian Institutes for
Health Research) with ongoing funding from provincial sources, and the
livestock and pharmaceutical industries.
The Reproductive Sciences and Medicine Group (http://rsm.usask.ca/)
is one of the largest and most active of such research groups in Canada. The
group capitalizes on the existence of medical and veterinary colleges on the
same campus — a rare combination in North America. The two colleges’
close proximity encourages very efficient collaborations in comparative
medicine. For example, studies on oral contraceptive efficacy for major North
American pharmaceutical companies in the College of Medicine (led by Dr.
Roger Pierson) can utilize animal models in WCVM with the co-operation of
Veterinary Biomedical Sciences’ Drs. Jaswant Singh, Gregg Adams and Norman
Rawlings.
A major emphasis for the group’s research has been food animals. On an
international scale, members like Adams, Singh and Dr. Reuben Mapletoft of
Large Animal Clinical Sciences have taken leading roles in studies on ovarian
follicle development and the applied synchronization of follicle growth and
ovulation in cattle. Mapletoft has received local, national and international
awards for his work. Rawlings has conducted similar studies in sheep on the
regulation of reproductive cyclicity and ovarian follicular growth.
Extensive work has also been done on the male side of farm animal
reproduction: specifically, Drs. Albert Barth and Colin Palmer of Large Animal
Clinical Sciences have looked at the assessment of male fertility in cattle and
cryopreservation of spermatozoa. Barth has also prepared manuals that are
widely used by veterinarians for the evaluation of breeding soundness in bulls.
Dr. Claire Card of Large Animal Clinical Sciences has focused on reproduction
in horses with collaborators from Alberta and the United States.
Other food animal-related project areas include Mapletoft’s work in
embryo transfer and cryopreservation of female gametes (eggs) in cattle,
Rawlings’ and Barth’s studies on reproductive development in cattle, and
research focused on transgenics and testicular grafts by Dr. Ali Honaramooz
of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. The breadth of the group’s research activity
is also illustrated by the array of other species studied. Researchers like Drs.
Peter Flood and Adams of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, and Drs. Jerry Haigh
and Murray Woodbury in Large Animal Clinical Sciences have investigated
everything from muskoxen, bison, deer, elk and zoo species to laboratory
animals, gophers and mink.
Led by Dr. Olatunde Olatunbosun, clinical research is actively undertaken
in the College of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and
Reproductive Sciences. Pierson has been nationally and internationally
recognized for his work on ovarian follicular development in women. Pierson,
along with Adams and Dr. Angela Baerwald, have conducted several groundbreaking studies that have redefined the pattern of follicular development in
women and made major inroads into the efficiency of modern contraceptive
treatments. As well, Dr. Jorge Chedrese operates a program in molecular aspects
of ovarian function.
The group’s members are active collaborators, and collectively, the group
has a major presence at most relevant national and international conferences.
Several members have been key organizers of prominent conferences and
are actively involved as members of editorial boards for major reproduction
journals. Members regularly travel all over North and South America and
further afield to speak at international conferences and workshops.
Collaborations are also active across campus. For example, Adams
is centrally involved with the development of the biomedical beamline at
the university’s Canadian Light Source. Group members collaborate with
researchers at nearly every western Canadian university, while U of S faculty
OPPOSITE PAGE: Back row (left to right): Carl Lessard, Yves Plante, Albert Barth,
Gregg Adams, Kosala Rajapaksha, Norman Rawlings, Ali Honaramooz, Osamu Dochi,
Garry Nagra, Robert McCorkell, Marcelo Martinez and Jimena Yapura. Front row (left
to right): Jaswant Singh, Reuben Mapletoft, Orleigh Bogle and Carmen Mircea.
BARNYARD VARIETY: Conserving Canada’s valuable livestock
breeds is the goal of the Canadian Animal and Poultry Genetic
Resources Initiative. Developed by the University of Saskatchewan
and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the new program is a
combination of research and gene bank for cattle, pigs, poultry and
other livestock. Since the initiative was announced in May 2006,
AAFC has placed geneticist Dr. Yves Plante (right) at the College
of Agriculture. Another two scientists — Dr. Carl Lessard (left),
a researcher in gamete and embryo biology, and cryobiologist
Muhammed Anzar — will be based in WCVM’s new research wing.
All three scientists will serve as valuable links between the federal
government and scientists involved in animal genetics conservation
at other Canadian and international research institutions.
also work closely with a number of colleagues at Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada (AAFC) Research Stations including Drs. John Kastelic in Lethbridge,
Alta., and Dr. Julie Small in Brandon, Man.
In 2006, the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and WCVM entered
into an agreement with AAFC to jointly establish the Canadian Animal
Genetic Resources Program. This program will look at preservation of the
diversity of genetics in Canadian farm livestock and undertake research in
methodologies to support these efforts.
With Dr. Ken Richards of AAFC as program manager, the partners have
hired three new AAFC Scientists for the program (see the above research
highlight for more details). The program’s primary U of S collaborators will
be Mapletoft, Singh and Barth from WCVM, and genetics specialist Dr. Sheila
Schmutz of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
This is an exciting new venture that promises to further expand
research in reproduction at the University of Saskatchewan.
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Books, Chapters in
Books, Expository
and Review Articles;
Invited Papers and
Presentations at Major
Conferences
July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006
American Association of Veterinary Anatomists • American Association
of Bovine Practitioners • Cordoba Animal Reproduction Institute • U of S
Life and Health Sciences Research Conference • Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry • Southeast Veterinary Conference • Nippon
Animal Hospital Association Continuing Education Seminar • Western
Water, the Environment and Economic Growth Conference • Aquatic Toxicity
Workshop • Swine Disease Conference • Canadian Research Network
on Swine Infectious Diseases • National Training Program in Allergy and
Asthma • World Deer Conference • Leading Dairy Producers Conference
• International Congress of Bovine Specialists • Veterinary Immunology
Symposium • American Association of Swine Veterinarians • Journées
Scientifiques de l’Institut National de Santée Animale • Canadian Animal
Health Surveillance Network • Fenner Conference on the Environment
• Normal Tissue Toxicity Workshop
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Adams GP. 2006. “Challenging dogma about the mechanism of ovulation
in induced ovulators.” Annual Conference of the American Association of
Veterinary Anatomists. Western College of Veterinary Medicine. June 22-24;
Saskatoon, Sask.
Adams GP. 2005. “Introduction to the care and management of llamas and
alpacas, with an update on reproductive research” and “Demonstration of
ultrasonographic pregnancy diagnosis in llamas and alpacas.” Canadian
Llama and Alpaca Association annual meeting. Nov. 21; Regina, Sask.
Adams GP, Colloton J, Gnemmi G. 2005. “Advanced ultrasonography for the
bovine practitioner.” Pre-Conference Symposium, 38th Annual Conference
of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Sept. 21; Salt Lake City,
Utah.
Adams GP. 2005. “Ultrasonography and the bovine practitioner.”
Proceedings of the Pre-Conference Symposium, 38th Annual Conference of
the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (1-15). Sept. 21; Salt Lake
City, Utah.
Adams GP, Colloton J, Fricke P, Stroud B. 2005. “Ultrasound basics: An
introductory course on the use of ultrasonography in bovine practice.”
Pre-Conference Symposium, 38th Annual Conference of the American
Association of Bovine Practitioners. Sept. 19-20; Salt Lake City, Utah.
Barth AD. 2006. “Bull evaluation in Australia.” Western Canadian Association of
Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference. Jan.; Calgary, Alta.
Barth AD. 2006. “Exploring new ideas for the treatment of vesiculitis in young
bulls.” Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference.
Jan.; Calgary, Alta.
Campbell J. 2005. “Pulling it all together; managing antimicrobial resistance:
the road to prudent use.” Keynote closing speaker. Agriculture’s Role in Managing
Antimicrobial Resistance conference. Oct. 23-25. Toronto, Ont.
Carlson RI, Cattet MRL, Stenhouse GB, Janz DM. 2006. “Monitoring long-term
stress in grizzly bears using protein microarray technology.” World Microarray
Congress. Mar. 24; Vancouver, B.C.
Barth AD. 2005. “Pubertal development of Bos taurus beef bulls.” American
Veterinary Medical Association and World Veterinary Congress joint annual
conference. July; Minneapolis, Minn.
Carr AP. 2006. “Hemostatis with hyperadrenocorticism.” American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum. June; Louisville, Ky.
Barth AD. 2005. “Abnormal spermatogenesis in bulls.” American Veterinary
Medical Association and World Veterinary Congress joint annual conference.
July; Minneapolis, Minn.
Carr AP. 2006. Series of presentations in cardiology, renal diseases, immunemediated diseases, and breed-related diseases. Southeast Veterinary Conference.
June; Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Bennett PM, Weber LP, Janz DM. 2005. “Assessing potential impacts of two
uranium milling effluents on juvenile northern pike bioenergetics, growth and
overwinter survival.” Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Nov.
13; Baltimore, Md.
Carr AP. 2006. Series of presentations on immune-mediated diseases, blood
pressure hypertension, obesity, hemostatis, cardiology and other internal
medicine issues in companion animals. Central Veterinary Conference East.
April; Baltimore, Md.
Bennett PM, Janz DM. 2005. “Potential impacts of uranium milling effluent on
juvenile fish bioenergetics, growth and overwinter survival.” Aquatic Toxicity
Workshop. Oct, 2; Waterloo, Ont.
Carr AP. 2005. “Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA),” “Hemostasis for
clinicians,” “Zoonosis,” and “Leptospirosis and acuate renal failure.” Wild West
Veterinary Conference. Oct.; Reno, Nev.
Bollinger T, Leighton T, Waldner C, Messier F, Merril E, Coltman D, Pybus M.
2006. “Spread of chronic wasting disease: a joint research initiative.” PrioNet
Canada-Alberta Prion Research Institute Chronic Wasting Disease Workshop.
Feb. 8; Saskatoon, Sask.
Brunk C, Evans B, Gully P, Leighton FA, McDonald R, Nagy E, and Wildeman A.
2006. “BSE to bird flu: finding solutions to the madness.” University of Guelph
and Royal Society of Canada Round Table Agenda and Public Forum. Jan. 9;
Guelph, Ont.
Campbell J. 2005 “Disease ecology of food producing animals.” Symposium on
Novel Approaches to Emerging Disease. July 12; Victoria, B.C.
BEEF STUDY LEGACY: WCVM scientists were the principal designers and
investigators behind a $17-million study called the Western Canada
Study of Animal Health Effects Associated with Exposure to Emissions from
Oil and Natural Gas Field Facilities. Initiated by the governments of the
western provinces in 1999, the two-year field survey of 33,000 cattle in
205 herds located in Alberta, Saskatchewan and northeast B.C. was the
largest on-farm investigation of beef cattle herds ever undertaken.
Epidemiologist Dr. Cheryl Waldner was project co-ordinator and
principal investigator for the beef cattle productivity study while
toxicologist Dr. Mark Wickstrom was the principal investigator for the
immunology and avian studies.
After five years of research, the study’s organizers reported in May
2006 that researchers found few associations between exposure to oil
and gas emissions and animal health and productivity in cattle herds.
However, scientists discovered an increase of one to two per cent in the
occurrence of calf mortality associated with exposure to sulfur dioxide.
The mammoth project has also provided researchers with a wealth
of data to learn more about beef cattle production. So far, the study has
helped researchers identify several research “firsts” related to causes
of calf loss, the impact of vaccination upon herd health and the effect of
disease exposure on calves’ weaning weights.
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Books, Chapters in Books, etc.
Carr AP. 2005. “Advanced technician,” “Obesity: what is the big deal?” “Blood
pressure nuts and bolts,” and “ECG made easy.” Atlantic Coast Veterinary
Conference. Oct.; Atlantic City, NJ.
Carr AP. 2005. Series of presentations on blood pressure, immune-mediated
diseases and other internal medicine issues in companion animals. Central
Veterinary Conference. Aug.; Kansas City, Mo.
Caulkett NA. 2006. “Remote capture of equids.” In Manual of Equine
Anesthesia and Analgesia. Edited by Doherty T, Valverde A. Ames, Iowa: Blackwell
Publishing.
Caulkett NA. 2005. “Practical large animal anesthesia.” Saskatchewan Veterinary
Medical Association annual meeting. Sept.; Regina, Sask.
Clark C. 2006. “Lameness in cattle: more than just foot rot;” “When a good foot
goes bad;” “Doc, I’ve got a foot rot problem: an ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure.” Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners. Jan. 20-21;
Calgary, Alta.
Clark C. 2005. “Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).” Animal Nutrition
Association of Canada annual general meeting. July 12; Winnipeg, Man.
Driedger KL, Weber LP, Rickwood CJ, Brereton CI, Dubé MG, Janz DM. 2005.
“Potential effect of complex metal mine effluent on the overwinter survival
potential of juvenile fish.” Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.
Nov. 13; Baltimore, Md.
Driedger KL, Weber LP, Rickwood CJ, Brereton CI, Dubé MG, Janz DM. 2005.
“Effect of complex metal mine effluent on the overwinter survival potential of
juvenile fish.” Aquatic Toxicity Workshop. Oct. 2; Waterloo, Ont.
Dubé MG. 2006. “Aquatic cumulative effects assessment and ecohydrology in
Canada.” International Hydrological Programme, United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization. Task Force Meetings on UNESCO’s
Ecohydrology, University of Algarve. June 7-8; Faro, Portugal.
Dubé MG, de Rosemond S. 2006. “The healthy river ecosystem assessment system
(THREATS). National Indicators Branch, Environment Canada, and the National
Environmental Effects Monitoring Program. April 27; Gatineau, Que.
Dubé MG. 2006. “Aquatic ecosystem health in the prairies: the importance of
thinking cumulatively.” Western Water, the Environment, and Economic Growth
Conference. Mar. 29-30; Saskatoon, Sask.
Cleary JS, Bradford MJ, Janz DM, Peterman RM. 2005. “Examining the use of lipid
analysis as an indicator of fish habitat condition in large rivers of central British
Columbia.” American Fisheries Society. Sept. 10; Anchorage, Alaska.
Dubé MG, Weber LP, Rickwood CJ, Driedger KL, Brereton CI, Janz DM, MacLatchy
DL. 2005. “Investigation of cause for metal mining environmental effects
monitoring (EEM): complexities and considerations.” Aquatic Toxicity Workshop.
Oct. 2; Waterloo, Ont.
Dowling PM. 2005. “Geriatric pharmacology.” Veterinary Clinics of North
America: Small Animal Practice. 35: 557-69.
Ellis JA. 2006. “Control of porcine circovirus.” American Association of Swine
Veterinarians. March; Kansas City, Mo.
Dowling PM. 2006. “Myths and truths in equine therapeutics.” American College
of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum. June; Louisville, Ky.
Ellis JA. 2006. “Emerging Diseases.” Western Veterinary Conference. Feb. 22;
Las Vegas, Nev.
Dowling PM. 2006. “Limiting antimicrobial resistance: your
mother was right!” Journal of Veterinary
Internal Medicine. 20(1): 1-2.
Ellis JA. 2006. “Emerging Diseases.” The North American Veterinary Conference.
Jan. 10; Orlando, Fla.
Ellis JA. 2005. “Pathogenesis of mouse pneumovirus infection in interferonreceptor deficient mice.” American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Dec. 4;
Boston, Mass.
Ellis JA. 2005. “Models of pneumovirus infection.” U.S. National
Institutes of Health. Nov. 18; Bethesda, Md.
Ellis JA. 2005. “Circovirus and post-weaning multisystemic wasting
syndrome: differences in the USA and EU. Are they significant?” Thirteenth
Swine Disease Conference, Iowa State University. Nov. 11; Ames, Iowa.
Farrow CS. 2006. Veterinária diagnóstico por imagem do CÃo e Gato. Brazil:
Editora Roca Ltda.
Gomis S. 2006. “Innate immunity, its utility and links with adaptive immunity.”
Proceedings of the 78th Northeastern Conference on Avian Diseases, p. 5.
University of Guelph. June 15-16; Guelph, Ont.
Gordon JR. 2006. “CXCR1/CXCR2: key molecules in the inflammatory response to
TLR signaling.” Annual general meeting of the Canadian Research Network on
Swine Infectious Diseases. June 2; Montreal, Que.
HOME ON THE WCVM RANGE: In 2006, the Goodale Research Farm
became home to a herd of 25 young Wood bison from Parks Canada’s
Elk Island National Park — the federal government’s contribution
to the Wood Bison Reproductive Group. The collaborative effort
involves Drs. Murray Woodbury, Robert McCorkell and Gregg Adams
at WCVM, scientists at the University of Calgary and the Calgary Zoo,
along with officials in the Northwest Territories government. Because
Canada’s existing herds of Wood bison are plagued with diseases
like tuberculosis and brucellosis, researchers are developing assisted
reproduction methods for preserving disease-free genetic lines
of the threatened species. To gain more insight into female bison
reproductive physiology, WCVM scientists are using ultrasonography
— a technological first in Wood bison research. The five-year study’s
long-term goal is to produce healthy, disease-free Wood bison that
will carry their genetic lines back into the North.
Haines DM. 2005. “Passive immunity in the newborn calf” and “Active
immunity in the neonatal and young calf.” Fifth International Congress
of Bovine Specialists. Nov. 10-12; Torreon University, Mexico.
Haines DM, West KH. 2005. “Immunohistochemistry: forging the links
between immunology and pathology.” Veterinary Immunology and
Immunopathology. 108(1-2): 151-156.
Harding JC, Auckland C, Patterson J, Foxcroft GR. 2006. “Hidden
ramifications of attaining 30 pigs per sow per year induced by adverse
fetal programming.” American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ annual
meeting, March; Kansas City, Mo.
Gordon JR. 2006. “Dendritic cell therapy tolerizes local and systemic asthma
Th2 responses via infectious tolerance.” Keystone Meeting on Allergy, Allergic
Inflammation and Asthma. Apr. 10; Breckenridge, Colo.
Gordon JR. 2006. “Immunologic tolerance: an alternative therapeutic approach
in asthma.” National Training Program in Allergy and Asthma. Jan. 16;
Winnipeg, Man.
Grahn BH, Barnes L, Sandmeyer LS and Breaux CB. 2005. “The surgical outcome
of retinal reattachment in five dogs after detachment for one to six months.”
Vitreal/Retinal Meeting at the annual meeting of the American College of
Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Oct. 13-16; Nashville, Tenn.
Harding JC. 2005. “PCV2 vaccination: clinical trials from Europe.” Western
Canadian Association of Swine Practitioners. Oct.; Saskatoon, Sask.
Heather BR, Lux S, Weber LP, Janz DM. 2006. “Stress responses of juvenile
zebrafish exposed to β-naphthoflavone.” Society of Environmental Toxicology
and Chemistry. Nov. 13; Baltimore, Md.
Honaramooz A. 2006. “Principles of health in farm animals and poultry.” In
Introduction to Animal Science. Edited by Movassagh H. Isfahan, Persia: IUT
Press. 139-171.
Honaramooz A. 2006. “Diseases in General.” In Introduction to Animal Science.
Edited by Movassagh H. Isfahan, Persia: IUT Press. 409-422.
Grahn BH, Sandmeyer LS, Breaux CB. 2005. “Retinopathy of Coton de tulear
dogs.” Annual meeting of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
Oct. 13-16; Nashville, Tenn.
Honaramooz A. 2006. “Diseases of Cattle.” In Introduction to Animal Science.
Edited by Movassagh H. Isfahan, Persia: IUT Press. 423-447.
Grahn BG, Sandmeyer LS. 2006. “Great Pyrenees retinopathy.” Diagnostic
Ophthalmology: Canadian Veterinary Journal. 47: 491-492.
Honaramooz A. 2006. “Diseases of Sheep and Goats.” In Introduction to Animal
Science. Edited by Movassagh H. Isfahan, Persia: IUT Press. 449-456.
Gunvalsden RE, Waldner C, Harding J. 2006. “The effect of farrowing induction
on piglet performance.” Proceedings of the American Association of Swine
Veterinarians’ annual meeting (57). March; Kansas City, Mo.
Honaramooz A. 2006. “Diseases of Poultry.” In Introduction to Animal Science.
Edited by Movassagh H. Isfahan, Persia: IUT Press. 457-472.
Haigh J, Keay M. 2006. “The Tsaatan culture and the management of Mongolian
reindeer.” Fourth World Deer Conference. March; Melbourne, Australia.
Jackson ML. 2005. “Veterinary Clinical Pathology.” European College of
Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP)/European Society of Veterinary Pathology (ESVP)
Summer School in Veterinary Pathology. Marie Curie Training Courses. July 2829; Corte Benedettina, Legnaro, Padova, Italy.
Haigh J, Woodbury M. 2006. “Chronic wasting disease of cervids: is the past a
prologue?” Fourth World Deer Conference. March; Melbourne, Australia.
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Books, Chapters in Books, etc.
Janardhan K, Singh B. 2005. “Training of international graduate students as
anatomy teachers.” Annual meeting of the American Association of Veterinary
Anatomists. July 21-23; St. Paul, Minn.
Kelly JM, Janz DM. 2005. “Assessment of various indicators of health in juvenile
northern pike (Esox lucius) downstream of a uranium mill.” Society of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Nov. 13; Baltimore, Md.
Kutz SJ, Hoberg EP, Polley L, Jenkins EJ. 2005. “Global warming is changing the
dynamics of arctic host-parasite systems.” Proceedings of the Royal Society B:
Biological Sciences. 272: 2571-2576.
Kydd JH, Townsend HG, Hannant D. 2006. “The equine immune response to
equine herpesvirus-1: the virus and its vaccines.” Veterinary Immunology and
Immunopathology. 111 (1-2): 15-30.
Leighton FA. 2006. “Chronic wasting disease in wild deer in Canada: PrioNet
Canada������������������������������������������������������������������
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s response to the emerging crisis.” PrioNet Canada 2006. June 7;
Vancouver, B.C.
Leighton FA, Evans B. 2005. “Surveillance and management of wildlife diseases
in Canada.” United States Animal Health Association and American Association of
Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians Joint Plenary Session. Nov. 7; Hersey, Pa.
Leighton FA. 2005. “Wildlife disease surveillance in Canada.” Canadian Animal
Health Surveillance Network, Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Oct. 17;
Winnipeg, Man.
Leighton FA. 2005. “The Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre and wildlife
disease management in Canada.” Fenner Conference on the Environment,
Australian Academy of Sciences. July 11; Canberra, Australia.
Lin LL, Janz DM. 2005. “Additive and non-additive interactions of binary
xenoestrogen mixtures in zebrafish (Danio rerio).” Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry. Nov. 13; Baltimore, Md.
Lin LL, Janz DM. 2005. “Additive and non-additive interactions of binary
xenoestrogen mixtures in zebrafish (Danio rerio).” Aquatic Toxicity Workshop.
Oct. 2; Waterloo, Ont.
Mapletoft RJ. 2006. “Importancia de la calidad seminal en la produccion de
embriones.” Jornadas de Actualizacion en Biotecnologías de la Reproducción en
Bovinos. June; Huerto Grande, Cordoba Province, Argentina.
Mapletoft RJ, Hasler JF. 2005. “Embryo transfer 101.” Joint Meeting of the
Canadian (CETA) and American (AETA) Embryo Transfer Associations. Sept.;
Minneapolis, Minn.
Mapletoft RJ, Hasler JF. 2005. “Assisted reproductive technologies in cattle: a
review.” Scientific and Technical Review of the OIE (World Organization for
Animal Health). 24(1): 393-403.
Mayer MN. 2006. “Radiation therapy for canine mast cell tumors.” Canadian
Veterinary Journal. 47(3): 263-265.
Mayer MN. 2006. “Veterinary radiation oncology” (two seminars). Japanese
Veterinarians Pet Vet Inc. July; Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.
Mayer MN, LaRue SM. 2005. “Soft tissue sarcomas in dogs.” Canadian
Veterinary Journal. 46(11): 1048, 1050, 1052.
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Mayer MN, LaRue SM. 2005. “Radiation therapy in the treatment of canine
lymphoma.” Canadian Veterinary Journal. 46(9): 842-844.
Mayer MN. 2005. “Central nervous system radiation therapy and toxicity.”
Normal Tissue Toxicity Workshop, American College of Veterinary Radiology.
Dec.; Chicago, Ill.
Muir GD. 2006. “Locomotion after spinal injury.” Repairing the Injured Spinal
Cord Conference. Apr. 18-20; Banff, Alta.
Muscatello JR, Janz DM. 2005. “Selenium toxicosis in northern pike collected
along a gradient of uranium milling effluent.” Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry annual conference. Nov. 13; Baltimore, Md.
Muscatello JR, Janz DM. 2005. “Selenium toxicosis in northern pike exposed to
uranium milling effluent.” Aquatic Toxicity Workshop. Oct. 2; Waterloo, Ont.
Ogunkoya AE, Van Kessell AG, Janz DM, Drew MD. 2006. “Replacement of fish
meal and oil by canola protein concentrate and vegetable oils in diets fed to
rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).” Twelfth International Symposium on
Fish Nutrition and Feeding. May 28; Biarritz, France.
Ogunkoya AE, Van Kessell AG, Janz DM, Drew MD. 2005. “Effect of replacing
fish meal and oil with plant proteins and oils on growth performance, intestinal
morphology and organochlorine residues in rainbow trout.” AquaNet V. Oct. 18;
Victoria, B.C.
Palmer CW. 2006. “Endometritis en vacas de leche.” Jornadas de Actualización
en Biotecnologías de la Reproducción en Bovinos. June 30-July 1; Huerta Grande,
Córdoba, Argentina.
Palmer CW. 2006. “Metritis post parto.” Jornadas de Actualización en
Biotecnologías de la Reproducción en Bovinos. June 30-July 1; Huerta Grande,
Córdoba, Argentina.
Palmer CW. 2005. “Welfare aspects of theriogenology: investigating alternatives to
electroejaculation of bulls.” Theriogenology. 64: 469-479.
Palmer CW. 2005. “Welfare aspects of theriogenology: investigating alternatives
to electroejaculation of bulls.” Plenary session, annual conference of the Society
for Theriogenology and the American College of Theriogenologists. Aug. 12;
Charleston, S.C.
Parchoma G, Porterfield S, Taylor S, Waldner C. 2006. “Integrating computeraided learning into veterinary medical curricula: research-based educational
change.” Canadian Summit on the Integration of Research, Teaching and
Learning. April; Edmonton, Alta.
Parker D. 2006. “Ferret diseases and diet.” International Ferret Congress. June;
Toronto, Ont.
Peta HG, Carr AP, Myers SL, Joffe DJ, Kidney BA. 2005. “Effect of serum
storage, anti-inflammatory dosages of oral prednisone and spontaneous
hyperadrenocorticism on serum glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) activity in
dogs.” Joint meeting of the American College of Veterinary Pathology and the
American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Dec.; Boston, Mass.
Polley L. 2005. “Navigating parasite webs and parasite flow: emerging and
re-emerging parasitic zoonoses of wildlife origin.” International Journal for
Parasitology, 35: 1279-1294.
Redick-Harris MS, Talent LG, Janz DM. 2005. “Effects
of in ovo exposure to sodium perchlorate on growth,
breeding success and hormone levels of eastern fence
lizards.” Society of Environmental Toxicology and
Chemistry annual conference. Nov. 13; Baltimore, Md.
Redick-Harris MS, Talent LG, Janz DM. 2005. “Effects
of in ovo exposure to sodium perchlorate on histology
and hormone levels of hatchling and mature male
western fence lizards.” Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry annual conference. Nov 13;
Baltimore, Md.
Rickwood CJ, Dubé MG, Weber LP, Driedger KL,
Janz DM. 2005. “Assessing effects of metal mining
effluent on fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas)
reproduction in a trophic-transfer system.” Society
of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry annual
conference. Nov. 13; Baltimore, Md.
Sandmeyer LS. 2005. “A review and update on feline
herpesvirus infection in cats: clinical manifestations,
diagnosis, and therapy.” Le Médecin Vétérinaire du
Québec. 35: 111-116.
Singh B. 2006. “Novel roles of pulmonary intravascular
macrophages in hepato-pulmonary syndrome.” John O. Parker
Scientific Session, Young Investigators Forum, CIHR’s Institute of
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health. May 4-7; Winnipeg, Man.
Singh B, Rawlings N. 2006. “Integrated research and teaching
program in Veterinary Medicine at University of Saskatchewan.”
Second Canadian Summit on Integration of Teaching, Learning
and Research, University of Alberta. May 4-7; Edmonton, Alta.
DR. JAMES ANTHONY is a board-certified specialist in veterinary dentistry who
joined WCVM’s faculty in January 2006 and established referral and clinical
services at WCVM’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In August 2006, WCVM received
approval from the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) to offer Canada’s
first accredited residency program in veterinary dentistry. Research will play a
crucial role in the residency program, and Anthony looks forward to working with
residents in developing studies that target dental health issues that are commonly
presented in small and large animal patients at WCVM. One of Anthony’s main
research interests is veterinary endodontics (root canals) — a procedure that he
has performed on a range of animal species.
Singh B. 2005. “Pulmonary circulation: mechanisms of pulmonary vascular
remodeling organized.” European Respiratory Society. Dec. 8-9; Paris, France.
Slater J D, Lunn DP, Horohov DW, Antczak DF, Babiuk L, Breathnach C, Chang
YW, Davis-Poynter N., Edington N, Ellis S, Foote C, Goehring L, Kohn CW, Kydd
J, Matsumura T, Minke J, Morley P, Mumford J, Neubauer T, O’Callaghan D,
Osterrieder K, Reed S, Smith K, Townsend H, van der Meulen K, Whalley M,
Wilson WD. 2006. “Report of the equine herpesvirus-1 Havermeyer Workshop,
San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy, June 2004.” Veterinary Immunology and
Immunopathology. 111(1-2): 3-13.
Snead ECR, Carr AP. 2006. “Canine insulinoma.” Veterinary Forum. 23: 34-37.
Townsend HGG. 2005. “Equine influenza: disease, risk and prevention.”
Proceedings of the Swiss Veterinary Medical Association conference, pp. 1-4.
Sept. 7; Berne, Switzerland.
Townsend HGG. 2005. “Equine influenza – strategic use of equine vaccines.”
Proceedings of the Swiss Veterinary Medical Association conference, pp. 5-10.
Sept. 7; Berne, Switzerland.
Townsend HGG. 2005. “Equine influenza – risk of equine West Nile virus
– Europe versus North America.” Proceedings of the Swiss Veterinary Medical
Association conference, pp. 10-13. Sept. 7; Berne, Switzerland.
Vargo C, Taylor S, Carr A. 2006. “Determination of the effect of low molecular
weight heparin administration on coagulation parameters in healthy cats.”
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 20: 749. Proceedings of the American
College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum.
Waldner CL, Campbell JR. 2006. “Disease outbreak investigation in food animal
practice.” In Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice.
Edited by Ruegg PL. 22: 75-101.
Waldner CL. 2006. “Final report for the Western Canada Beef Productivity Study.”
Scientific briefing, report to funding partners and report to stakeholders. May
17-18; Calgary, Alta.
Waldner CL. 2006. “Surveillance strategies for bovine viral diarrhea virus
(BVDV).” BVD 2006 Conference. Jan. 30; Denver, Colo.
Waldner CL. 2006. “Update on the Western Canada Beef Productivity Study.”
Annual conference of the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners.
Jan. 19; Calgary, Alta.
Waldner CL. 2005. “Alberta beef herds high morbidity/mortality calf diarrhea
problem.” Thirty-eighth annual western conference of Veterinary Diagnostic
Pathologists. Oct. 14-15; Saskatoon, Sask.
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SLIMY SCULPINS are bottom-dwelling fish that live in freshwater
lakes and streams throughout North America. During the next
couple of years, the fish species will play a major role in graduate
student Paula Spencer’s research that focuses on the impact of
contaminants like ammonia on Canada’s northern waterways.
Because slimy sculpin can survive in cold temperatures, the
former resident of Yellowknife, N.W.T., hopes to gain a better
understanding of how increased levels of ammonia — a byproduct
of the region’s mining industry — affect a cold-water northern
relevant fish species. As part of Spencer’s research, she will
expose breeding pairs of sculpin to five different concentrations
of ammonia over a 30-day period and monitor the reaction of the
fish to the contaminant. Spencer is an MSc student whose work
is supervised by Dr. Monique Dubé of WCVM’s Department of
Veterinary Biomedical Sciences.
Weber LP, Dubé MG, Rickwood CJ, Driedger KL, Janz DM. 2005.
“Development of investigation of cause approaches for the metal mining
industry: past, present and future.” Junction Creek Environmental Effects
Monitoring Workshop. June 12; Sudbury, Ont.
Wickstrom M, Waldner CL. 2006. “Surveillance methods in veterinary
medicine and lessons for public health.” North American Association of
Central Cancer Registries. June 14; Regina, Sask.
Wickstrom M, Waldner C. 2006. “Animal sentinels of environmental health
risks.” Annual meeting of the North American Association of Central Cancer
Registries. June 10-16; Regina, Sask.
Wobeser G. 2006. “Disease and the diagnostic process.” Coral Health
and Disease in the Pacific: Vision for Action, Coral Disease and Health
Consortium. June; Honolulu, Hawaii.
Wobeser G. 2005. “Principles and practice of disease management.”
The Wildlife Society, annual meeting. Sept.; Madison, Wis.
Weber LP, Dubé MG, Rickwood CJ, Driedger KL, Portt C, Brereton CI, Janz DM.
2005. “Effects of multiple mining and municipal effluents on fish from Junction
Creek, Sudbury, Ontario. 1. Basic Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) endpoints.” Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry annual conference.
Nov 13; Baltimore, Md.
Weber LP, Dubé MG, Rickwood CJ, Driedger KL, Portt C, Brereton CI, Janz, DM.
2005. “Effects of multiple mining and municipal effluents on fish from Junction
Creek, Sudbury, Ontario. 2. Sub-organismal responses.” Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry annual conference. Nov. 13; Baltimore, Md.
Weber LP, Dubé MG, Rickwood CJ, Driedger KL, Portt C, Brereton CI, Janz
DM. 2005. “Effects of multiple mining and municipal effluents
on fish from Junction Creek, Sudbury, Ontario. 1. Basic
Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) end-points.”
Aquatic Toxicity Workshop. Oct. 2; Waterloo, Ont.
Weber LP, Dubé MG, Rickwood CJ, Driedger KL, Portt C,
Brereton CI, Janz DM. 2005. “Effects of multiple mining and
municipal effluents on fish from Junction Creek, Sudbury,
Ontario. 2. Sub-organismal responses.” Aquatic Toxicity
Workshop. Oct. 2; Waterloo, Ont.
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Contributed Papers
in Published
Conference
Proceedings
July 1, 2005, to June 30,
2006
International Bear Association Annual Meeting • Sixth
Conference of the Canadian Rural Health Research Society
• International Embryo Transfer Society Annual Conference
• Canadian Animal Health Laboratorians Network •
Experimental Biology • National Research Forum for
Young Investigators in Circulatory and Respiratory Health
• Canadian Cardiovascular Society Congress • Canadian
Society for Immunology • American College of Veterinary
Pathologists • American Thoracic Society • Latin American
Association of Animal Production • European Respiratory
Society
Allen A. 2005. “Expanded abstracts and case summaries: 1990 to 2005.” Western Conference
of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathologists. Oct. 15-16; Saskatoon, Sask.
Bagu ET, Gordon JR, Rawlings NC, Barrett DMW, Gratton CL. 2005. “Changes in serum
gonadotropin, testosterone, testicular interleukin-1 (1L-1), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) during
sexual maturation in beef bull calves.” Society for the Study of Reproduction��������������
, 38th annual
meeting. July 24-27; Quebec City, Que.
Barrett DMW, Ewen KA, Duggavathi D, Cook SJ, Davis KL, Pattullo KM, Bagu E, Rawlings
NC. 2005. “Effects of abolishing LH pulsatility by supra-physiological concentrations of
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ovarian antral follicular growth in anestrous ewes.” Society for the Study
of Reproduction, 38th a��������������������������������������������
nnual meeting. July 24-27; Quebec City, Que.
Breaux CB, Grahn BH, Sandmeyer LS. 2005. “Retrospective immunohistochemical and
clinical investigation of episcleritis in the dog.” Proceedings of the American College of
Veterinary Ophthalmologists Annual Conference, p. 1. Oct. 12-15; Nashville, Tenn.
Campbell JR, Power C, Hood R, Olaloku N, Mainar-Jaime R, Waldner C. 2005. “Seroprevalence
of Johne’s disease, Neospora caninum and bovine leukosis virus in Canadian cow-calf
herds.” Proceedings of the 38th annual conference of the American Association of Bovine
Practitioners, p. 212. Sept. 22-24; Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cattet MRL, Caulkett NA, Boulanger JG, Duval J, Cranston J, Stenhouse GB. 2005. “Longterm health effects of capture and handling of grizzly bears in west-central Alberta:
implications for animal welfare and good science.” Proceedings of the International Bear
Association annual meeting. Sept.; Riva Del Garda, Italy.
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Contributed Papers in Published Conference Proceedings
Charavaryamath C, Juneau V, Janardhan KS, Dosman J, Singh B. 2006.
“TLR4 dependent lung inflammation following exposure to swine barn air.”
Experimental Biology. Apr. 1-5; San Francisco, Calif.
Charavaryamath C, Juneau V, Janardhan K, Singh B. 2005. “TLR-4 mediated
pulmonary inflammation following swine barn exposure.” Sixth Conference
of the Canadian Rural Health Research Society and First Conference of the
Canadian Society for Circumpolar Health. Oct. 27-29; Quebec City, Que.
Charavaryamath C, Juneau V, Janardhan K, Singh B. 2005. “Multiple interrupted
exposure to pig barn air induces airway hyper responsiveness and lung inflammation.” Sixth Conference of the Canadian Rural Health Research Society and
First Conference of the Canadian Society for Circumpolar Health. Oct. 27-29;
Quebec City, Que.
Charavaryamath C, Juneau V, Janardhan K, Singh B. 2005. “TLR-4 dependent
pulmonary inflammation following swine barn air exposure.” European
Respiratory Society meeting. Sept. 17-21; Copenhagen, Denmark.
Colazo MG, Small JA, Kastelic JP, Davis H, Ward DR, Wilde R, Mapletoft RJ. 2006.
“Effects of CIDR-based presynchronization and eCG on fertility to a GnRH-based
timed-AI protocol in beef cattle.” Reproduction, Fertility and Development.
18(2): 114. Proceedings of the International Embryo Transfer Society annual
conference. Jan 7-11; Orlando, Fla.
Davis H, Colazo MG, Rutledge MD, Small JA, Kastelic JP, Mapletoft RJ. 2006.
“Effects of plasma progesterone concentrations on LH release and ovulation in
beef cattle given GnRH.” Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 18(2): 115.
Proceedings of the International Embryo Transfer Society annual conference.
Jan 7-11; Orlando, Fla.
Davies K, Duggavathi R, Barrett D, Bagu E, Rawlings NC. 2005. “An investigation
into the responsiveness of small antral follicles (�����������������������
one mm but three
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mm in
diameter) to FSH stimulation during the estrous cycle in the ewe.” Society for the
Study of Reproduction, 38������������������������������������������������
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annual meeting. July 24-27; Québec City, Que.
Driedger KL, Weber LP, Rickwood CJ, Dubé MG, Janz DM. 2005. “Potential effect
of complex metal mine effluent on the overwinter survival potential of juvenile
fish.” Proceedings of the 32nd Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, p. 75. Oct. 2-5;
Waterloo, Ont.
Dubé MG, Weber L, Rickwood C, Driedger K, Brereton C, Janz D, MacLatchy D.
2005. Investigation of cause for metal mining environmental effects monitoring:
complexities and considerations. Proceedings of the 32nd Aquatic Toxicity
Workshop, p. 18. Oct. 2-5; Waterloo, Ont.
Duggavathi R, Bartlweski PM, Barrett DM, Rawlings NC. 2005. “Maintenance
of breed specific ovulation rate in long-term unilaterally ovariectomized ewes.”
Society for the Study of Reproduction, 38th annual meeting. July 24-27; Quebec
City, Que.
Epp TY, Waldner C, West K, Leighton FA, Townsend HG. 2005. “Efficacy of
vaccination for West Nile virus in Saskatchewan horses.” Proceedings of the
51st Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners,
pp. 180-182. Dec. 3-7; Seattle, Wash.
Eramian MG, Adams GP, Pierson RA. 2005. “Sticks filtering of ultrasonographic
images of bovine ovaries for visualization of ovarian structures.” Fertility and
Sterility, Suppl. 1; S203. Proceedings of the Conjoint Annual Meeting of the
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American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Canadian Fertility and
Andrology Society. Oct. 15-19; Montréal, Que.
Gentes M-L, Whitworth T, Waldner C, Smits JE. 2005. “Infestation of tree swallow
nestlings with blowfly larvae on reclaimed wetlands.” Proceedings of the 32nd
Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, pp. 40-41. Oct. 2-5; Waterloo, Ont.
Gill S, Janardhan KS, Duke T, Singh B. 2005. “Recruitment and functions
of pulmonary intravascular macrophages in biliary cirrhosis.” European
Respiratory Society meeting. Sept. 17-21; Copenhagen, Denmark.
Gordon JR, Huang H, Town J, Nayyar A, Li F, Zhang X. 2006. “Tolerance induction
with parenteral low dose allergen-alum sensitization. IL-10- and TGF-b
expressing CD8+ regulatory T cells block subsequent sensitization for allergic
disease.” Canadian Society for Immunology, 19th Annual Meeting. June 9-12;
Halifax, N.S.
Grahn BH, Sandmeyer LS, Breaux CB. 2005. “Retinopathy of Coton de tulear
dogs.” Proceedings of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Annual Conference, p. 20. Oct. 12-15; Nashville, Tenn.
Gronlund S, Petrie L, Aschl J, Ferguson J. 2005. “The new biological approach to
treat digital dermatitis in large dairy herds with Reacre® Agricura.” Proceedings
of the First Swiss Buiatrics Congress, p. 45. Oct. 19-21; Berne, Switzerland.
Guziewicz KE, Zangerl B, Lindauer AJ, Acland GM, Grahn BH, Aguirre GD.
2006. “Identification of candidate genes for multifocal canine retinopathy.”
Proceedings of the Association of Research Vision Ophthalmology, p. 215.
Apr. 30-May 4; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Huanca W, Ratto M, Cordero A, Santiani A, Huanca T, Adams GP. 2005.
“Evaluacion de un tratamiento de superovulacion en la respuesta ovarica y tasa
de prenez en llamas.” Latin American Association of Animal Production (ALPA),
29th Meeting. Oct. 26-29; Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Hewitt ML, Belknap AM, Dubé MG, MacLatchy DL. 2006. “Identification of
chemicals in bleached kraft chemical recovery condensates associated with
testosterone depressions in fish.” Proceedings of the Sixth International
Conference on Fate and Effects of Pulp and Paper Mill Effluents. April 9-12;
Vitoria, Brazil.
Huang H, Zhang X, Town J, Gordon JR. 2006. “Dendritic cell immunotherapy for
asthma activates an infectious tolerance cascade to reverse asthma phenotype
responses. Pulmonary dendritic cells, CD4+CD25+ T regulatory cells and CD8+ T
cells effect tolerance via elaboration of TGF-b and indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase.”
Canadian Society for Immunology, 19th annual meeting. June 9-12; Halifax, N.S.
Jaiswal RS, Singh J, Marshall L, Adams GP. 2005. “Repeatability of 2- and 3-wave
patterns during the bovine estrous cycle.” Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting
of the Society for the Study of Reproduction, p. 238. July 24-27; Quebec City, Que.
Janardhan KS, Charavaryamath C, Singh B. 2006. “Role of integrin 3
in neutrophil recruitment in Streptococcus pneumoniae induced lung
inflammation.” Experimental Biology. Apr. 1-5; San Francisco, Calif.
Janardhan KS, Sandhu SK, Singh B. 2005. “Neutrophil depletion inhibits
recruitment of monocytes/macrophages in lung inflammation.” American
Association of Veterinary Anatomists annual meeting. July 21-22; Minneapolis,
Minn.
Contributed Papers in Published Conference Proceedings
Janardhan KS, McIsaac M, Fowlie J, Shrivatsav A, Caldwell S, Sharma RK, Singh
B. 2005. “Expression of Toll-like receptor 4 in Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide
induced lung inflammation.” Presented at the American Association of Veterinary
Anatomists annual meeting. July 21-22; Minneapolis, Minn.
Malhi PS, Adams GP, Pierson RA, Singh J. 2005. “Bovine model of reproductive
aging: response to ovarian synchronization and superstimulation.” Proceedings
of the Annual Conference of American Association of Veterinary Anatomists. July
21-22; St. Paul, Minn.
Journeay WS, Fenniri H, Singh B. 2006. “Pulmonary biocompatibility assessment
of helical rosette nanotubes. Canadian Nano Forum, third annual meeting. June
17-20; Edmonton, Alta.
McCorkell R, Woodbury M, Adams GP. 2006. “Ovarian follicle development during
seasonal transition in wapiti.” Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 18:
220. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Embryo
Transfer Society. Jan. 8-10; Orlando, Fla.
Journeay WS, Fenniri H, Singh B. 2006. “Pulmonary biocompatibility assessment
of helical rosette nanotubes.” Nanotech 2006: The Nanotechnology Conference.
May 7-11; Boston, Mass.
Journeay WS, Janardhan K, Singh B. 2005. “Endothelial monocyte-activating
polypeptide II: A novel cytokine in acute lung inflammation.” BioContact
Québec-Canadian Institutes of Health Research Next Generation competition.
Oct.; Québec City, Que.
Juneau VJ, Charavaryamath C, Janardhan K, Singh B. 2006. “Role of TLR4 in
lung dysfunction following exposure to swine barn air.” National Research Forum
for Young Investigators in Circulatory and Respiratory Health. May 4-7; Winnipeg,
Man.
Kovacs T, Hewitt M, Dubé MG, MacLatchy D, Parrott J, McMaster M, Martel
P, Paice M. 2006. “Towards the elimination of the changes in reproductive
indicators of fish associated with exposure to pulp and paper mill effluents.”
Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Fate and Effects of Pulp
and Paper Mill Effluents. Apr. 9-12; Vitoria, Brazil.
Lopez AM, Townsend HGG, Allen AL, Pharr JW, Hondalus MK. 2006. “Evaluation
of a live-attenuated vaccine against Rhodococcus equi in horses.” Canadian
Society for Immunology, 19th Annual Spring Meeting. June 9-12; Halifax, N.S.
MacDougall L, Hethey JT, Livingston A, Clark C, Shmon CL, Duke T. 2005.
“Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic effects of five lidocaine constant
rate infusions administered to conscious dogs over 12 hours.” Meeting of the
American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Oct.; San Diego, Calif.
MacLatchy DL, Shaughnessy KS, Belknap AM, Dubé MG, Hewitt ML. 2006.
“Reproductive steroid responses in fish exposed to pulp mill condensates.”
Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Fate and Effects of Pulp
and Paper Mill Effluents. April 9-12; Vitoria, Brazil.
Malhi PS, Adams GP, Ratto M, Nagra HS, Singh J. 2006. “Effect of reproductive
aging on meiotic maturation of oocytes in cattle.” Proceedings of the Annual
Meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists, p. 14. June 22-24;
Saskatoon, Sask.
Malhi PS, Adams GP, Mapletoft RJ, Singh J. 2006. “The bovine model for
reproductive aging: superovulatory response.” Reproduction, Fertility and
Development. 18(2): 290. Proceedings of the International Embryo Transfer
Society Annual Conference. Jan 7-11; Orlando, Fla.
Malhi P, Adams GP, Mapletoft RJ, Singh J. 2005. “Bovine model to study
age-associated infertility in women: developmental competence of oocytes.”
Theriogenology 64: 778. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Society
of Theriogenology. Aug. 9-13; Charleston, S.C.
McIntosh KA, Harding JCS, Ellis JA, Appleyard, GD. 2005. “Detection of porcine
circovirus type 2 viremia and seroconversion in naturally infected farrow to finish
barn.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Animal Circoviruses and
Associated Diseases, European Society of Veterinary Virology, p. 94. Sept. 11-13;
Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Moazed B, Hiebert LM. 2005. “Studies on heparin transport across stomach
mucosa using a vertical diffusion chamber. Effects of molecular weight and pH.”
Canadian Journal of Cardiology. 21(Suppl. C): 103C. Proceedings of the 58th
Annual Meeting of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Congress. Oct. 22-26;
Montreal, Que.
Nayyar A, Zhang X, Gordon JR. 2006. “Interleukin-10 treated dendritic cells
tolerize allergic asthma through upregulation of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase.”
Canadian Society for Immunology, 19th Annual Meeting. June 9-12; Halifax, N.S.
Ngeleka N, Ravi M, Simko E, Middleton DM. 2005. “Diagnosis of neonatal
diarrhea due to E. coli in piglets and calves: a western Canadian experience.”
Canadian Animal Health Laboratory Network. St-Hyacinthe, Que.
Olaloku N, Power C, Hood R, Mainar-Jaime R, Campbell J. 2005. “Risk factors
associated with Neospora caninum herd serological status in beef cow-calf
herds in Canada.” Proceedings of the 38th Annual Conference of the American
Association of Bovine Practitioners, p. 291. Sept. 22-24; Salt Lake City, Utah.
Pang D, Hethey J, Caulkett NA, Duke T. 2005. “Partial pressure of end-tidal CO2
sampled via an intranasal catheter as a substitute for partial pressure of arterial
CO2 in dogs.” Proceedings of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists
(ACVA) 30th Annual Meeting. Oct. 20-21; Atlanta, Ga.
Paterson JM, Caulkett NA, Woodbury MR, Cattet MRL. 2006. “Comparative
physiological effects during carfentanil-xylazine anesthesia in North American
elk (Cervus elaphus), supplemented with nasopharyngeal medical air or oxygen
insufflation.” Proceedings of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists Annual
Conference. Apr. 3-5; Liverpool, England.
Paterson JM, Caulkett NA, Woodbury MR, Cattet MRL. 2006. “Determination of
the analgesic efficacy of maxillary incisor supraperiosteal articaine injection and
palatine infiltration in dogs using reflex-evoked digastricus muscle potentials.”
Proceedings of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists Annual Conference.
Apr. 3-5; Liverpool, England.
Peta H, Carr A, Myers S, Joffe D, Kidney B. 2005. “Effect of serum storage, antiinflammatory dosages of oral prednisone and spontaneous hyperadrenocorticism
on serum GLDH activity in dogs.” Veterinary Pathology. 42(5): 687. Proceedings
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Ravi M, Ngeleka N, Mainar-Jaime R, Kim S-H, Gyles C, Berthiaume CF, Mourez
M, Middleton DM, Simko E. 2006. “Role of AIDA-1 E. coli in the pathogenesis of
diarrhea: prevalence of AIDA-1 associated virotype among non-F4 (K88) E. coli
isolates from cases of problematic diarrhea in pigs.” Fifth Annual Meeting of the
Canadian Animal Health Laboratorians Network. June 4-7; Ottawa, Ont.
Sangster C, Stevenson C, Kidney B, Montgomery D, Allen A. 2005. “Kernicterus in
an adult dog.” Veterinary Pathology, 42, 698. Proceedings of the 56th Annual
Meeting of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and 40th Annual
Meeting of the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Dec. 3-7;
Boston, Mass.
Ravi M, Ngeleka M, Kim S-H, Gyles CL, Berthiaume F, Mourez M, Middleton
DM, Simko E. 2005. “Role of AIDA-1 adhesin in pathogenesis of E. coli induced
diarrhea in pigs.” Western Canadian Association of Swine Practitioners annual
meeting. Oct. 14-15; Saskatoon, Sask.
Saravanan D, Mayes M, Adams GP, Singh J. 2005. “Effect of FSH starvation on the
developmental competence of bovine oocytes in vitro.” Proceedings of the 38th
Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction. July 24-27; Quebec
City, Que.
Ravi M, Ngeleka M, Middleton DM, Simko E. 2006. “AIDA-1 adhesin facilitates
biofilm formation by diarrheagenic AIDA-1 positive E. coli.” Graduate Student
Poster Day, Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Mar. 10; Saskatoon, Sask.
Seekallu SV, Toosi BM, Duggavathi R, Barrett DMW, Davis KL, Bagu ET,
Rawlings NC. 2005. “Ovarian antral follicular dynamics in cyclic ewes revisited:
comparison between 3-wave and 4-wave estrous cycles.” Society for the Study of
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Annual Meeting. July 24-27; Quebec City, Que.
Remillard R, Martinez,M, Bo G, Mapletoft R. 2006. “The use of fixed-time
techniques and eCG to synchronize recipients for frozen-thawed bovine IVF
embryos.” Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 18(1-2): 204. Proceedings
of the International Embryo Transfer Society Annual Conference. Jan. 7-11;
Orlando, Fla.
Rickwood CJ, Dubé MG, Hewitt LM, Parrott J, Kovacs T, MacLatchy DL. 2006.
“Endocrine disruption source evaluation at a bleached kraft pulp mill using pairbreeding fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas).” Proceedings of the Sixth
International Conference on Fate and Effects of Pulp and Paper Mill Effluents.
Apr. 9-12; Vitoria, Brazil.
Ring BL, Willsie A, Walker S, Dubé MG. 2005. “Preliminary national analysis of
metal mining effluent and water quality data.” Proceedings of the 32nd Aquatic
Toxicity Workshop, p. 22. Oct. 2-5; Waterloo, Ont.
Sandmeyer LS, Grahn BH, Breaux CB. 2005. “Incidence of congenital
stationary night blindness in a population of Appaloosa horses and clinical and
electroretinographic findings in affected horses.” Proceedings of the American
College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Annual Conference,
p. 23. Oct. 12-15; Nashville, Tenn.
Shahriar F, Ngeleka M, Gordon JR, Simko E. 2006. “Innate immune substance
in porcine milk.” Fifth Annual Meeting of the Canadian Animal Health
Laboratorians Network. June 4-7; Ottawa, Ont.
Simko E. 2005. “Small intestinal multifocal granulomatous lymphangitis with
lymphangiectasia in a dog.” 2005 Western Conference of Veterinary Diagnostic
Pathologists. Oct. 15-16; Saskatoon, Sask.
Singh B, Pearce J, Janardhan K, Parbhakar O, Gamage L, Caldwell S. 2005.
“Immunophenotypic and functional profile of pulmonary intravascular
macrophages of cattle and horses.” American Association of Veterinary
Anatomists Annual Meeting. July 21-23; St. Paul, Minn. Stoddart R, Wayland M, Wolf T, Wickstrom M. 2005. “Genotoxic effects of in ovo
herbicide exposure in domestic chickens and ducks.” Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry, 26th Annual Meeting. Nov. 13-17; Baltimore, Md.
Toosi BM, Seekallu SV, Duggavathi R, Barrett DMW, Davis KL, Bagu ET, Rawlings
NC. 2005. “The relationships between the FSH peak amplitude and the ovarian
antral follicular dynamics in cyclic ewes.” Society for the Study of Reproduction,
38th Annual Meeting. July 24-27; Québec City, Que.
Townsend HGG. 2005. “Current and new technologies for vaccines and
vaccination decisions.” Proceedings of the 51st Annual Convention of the
American Association of Equine Practitioners, pp. 446-450. Dec.: Seattle, Wash.
Tschernig T, Janardhan KS, Pabst R, Singh B. 2006. “Lipopolysaccharide induces
early perivascular accumulation of neutrophils in lungs.” American Thoracic
Society Annual Conference. May; San Diego, Calif.
Zhao X, Town J, Li F, Wang W, Zhang X, Gordon JR. 2006. “Generation of a
potent ELR-CXC chemokine antagonist, human CXCL8(3-72) K11R/G31P, a
potential therapeutic to neutrophilic inflammation.” Canadian Society for
Immunology, 19th Annual Meeting. June 9-12; Halifax, N.S.
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