Diagnostic Laboratory Rounds
From the Director’s Desk Craig Carter, DVM PhD Dipl. ACVPM UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) Lexington, KY
In August, Dr. Carney Jackson, a senior UKVDL Veteri- nary Pathologist and Full Professor in the Department of Veterinary Science, retired after 15 years and 6 months of dedicated service at our laboratory. In addition to his outstanding contributions to livestock and companion animal health and welfare in Kentucky, he also managed many important laboratory programs such as the Chronic Wasting Disease of deer and Scrapie disease in sheep.
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addition, he has served for over eight years as the UKVDL representative on the University of Kentucky Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the Institutional Biosafety Committee to assure the humane and appropri- ate use of animals in research.
Dr. Jackson also loved to teach and coordinated the re- cruitment and training of dozens of surgical resident externships, senior veterinary students and veterinary technician students from around the country. Dr. Jack- son used his diagnostic caseload as a research platform to learn more about emerging diseases in animals. For example, in 2012 he diagnosed the first case of Bartonella bovis endocarditis in the United States, later publishing his results in the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Inves- tigation. Finally, Dr. Jackson proudly served his country on active duty and with the Kentucky Air National Guard for many years as a US Army Veterinary Corps officer. From June 2009 to June 2010, he was mobilized to Af- ghanistan where he served with the Kentucky Air Nation- al Guard Agriculture Development Team, traveling to 12 provinces to assist with animal health problems on farms, many devastated by decades of war. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service and bravery during his deploy- ment. We will miss you Carney!
On October 12th, the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center celebrated 30 years of improving the health and well-being of the horse through discov- ery bench research and outreach. It was an all-day event starting with the inaugural Dr. Teri Lear Memorial Lec- ture followed by an open house with tours for guests and lots of exhibits, including a special veterinary pathology showcase by UKVDL Pathologist Dr. Uneeda Bryant.
A celebratory dinner was held at the Woodford Reserve Room at Kroger field attended by over 250 VIPs and guests. Dr. Stuart Brown, Chair of the Gluck Equine Research Foundation was M.C. for the
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evening which honored Dr. Peter Timoney, past Gluck Director and Chair of the Department of Veterinary Sci- ence, for his lifelong contributions to equine infectious disease research. It was announced that Dr. Timoney was recognized by Senator Mitch McConnell in the US Con- gressional Record.
Special guests at the dinner included
a surprise appearance by Wildcats Coach Calipari and the President of the University of Kentucky, Dr. Eli Capilou- to. Over $60K was raised as part of the event which was planned by Jenny Evans, Senior Veterinary Science and Marketing & Promotion Specialist and Danielle Jostes, Director of Equine Philanthropy along with many others assisting.
Our Lincoln Memorial University cooperative teaching of senior DVM students in our laboratory continues to go well. We are now preparing for the final AVMA Council on Education visit in March, 2018 and also re-negotiat- ing our contract for another five years.
Have a great, safe holiday season---be sure to stop by our lab any time you are in Lexington!
Pets on a Plane! Dr. Debbie Reed and Pat Godwin Breathitt Veterinary Center
If you have spent any time in an airport lately you will notice more pets. Pets and service animals in soft carriers, hard cases and on leashes are seen in the gate areas. Some airlines allow small dogs, cats and rabbis to travel in the aircraft cabin in a carrier as a part of your carry-on lug- gage. Other airlines restrict pets to the cargo area. Fees can vary from nothing at all to more than $500.00. Most airlines will only allow one or two dogs on each flight, so be sure to call the airline prior to booking your ticket. Each airline may have other specific instruction, so it is best to make sure of the rules before leaving home. As a veterinarian, make sure your clients have a CVI and a current rabies certificate. Te CVI will require a Federal Accreditation so make sure yours is up to date! It is rec- ommended that traveling pets have a full complement of vaccines, including canine influenza. Te owner will have little to no control over exposure to other animals and air- planes are notorious incubators of respiratory infections. Sedation is not necessarily a good idea. Vomiting, diar- rhea and decreased respiratory efficiency can all accompa- ny some sedatives, all of which can make travel unpleas- ant and/or dangerous. Based on a recent experience that prompted this article, remind your clients that once they enter the airport prem-
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