January-May 2006

Vet Med E-News
An e-mail newsletter for friends and alumni of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

January-May 2006

Index:

From the Dean
Events
In the News
New Faculty
Kudos
   Faculty
   DVM Student
   Graduate Student
Research
Alumni News
Links

From the Dean

Many exciting things are happening at Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine.  Contractors began work to renovate a 1907 dairy barn on our campus into a state-of-the-art student alumni-learning center.  The new facility will house several classrooms, seminar rooms, cafeteria, and a student learning center.  The Board of Regents approved the name of the building-- Ben Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center, in honor of a great veterinarian.  Completion of the project is expected January 2007.

We will break ground for a new Equine Center on August 9.  Our large animal hospital was built in the 1950s and is no longer suitable for our equine case load.  When completed, the new facility will house equine outpatient clinical and research programs, the U of M undergraduate equine program, and the We Can Ride therapeutic riding program.  The facility will include a large arena and a technology-rich conference center for continuing education programs.  Fundraising for the new building is ongoing: we hope you will join us on August 9.

For the third year, faculty and staff conducted more than 200 interviews for prospective students to the DVM program using a structured behavioral interview.  We remain convinced that choosing students based on behavioral competencies will enhance the quality and diversity of our student body.  At present, more than 40 students are enrolled in our combined DVM and Masters of Public Health degree program. We continue to lead the nation in training the next generation of veterinarians in public health.

College research and graduate programs continue to flourish.  Each year, our faculty compete for rapid agricultural response funds; funds from the Minnesota legislature designated to address important, urgent agricultural issues.  This year college faculty received 5 grants totaling approximately $350,000.  The Clinical Investigation Center was initiated several years ago to enhance the translation of basic science results into clinical application.  Research projects continue to increase andthis past year the center received a $340,000 grant from Pfizer Animal Health to support clinical trials infrastructure. The CVM research website (www.cvm.umn.edu/researchandgradprog/research/home.html) has been redesigned and is more informative and user friendly.  It provides an updated calendar with active links to the agencies and provides more information that supports grant preparation.At present, more than 90 students, working toward a PhD or MS degree, are enrolled in CVM graduate programs; faculty initiated 10 new graduate courses last year. 

We are pleased to announce the hiring of a new Veterinary Medical Center Director, Dr. David Lee, who started on July 5.   Dr. Lee comes to us from the position of hospital director/associate professor at the James L. Voss Veterinary Medical Center, the veterinary teaching hospital at Colorado State University. Prior to that, he was executive director external affairs and marketing at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. He has both a master of business administration and a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Cornell.

The Veterinary Medical Center is on the move, with several initiatives aimed at improving our customer service.  A referring veterinarian (rDVM) survey was completed this past spring, and we are in the process of conducting focus groups with clients and rDVM’s.  We are also developing a more consistent, real time feedback tool for evaluating our performance with clients and rDVM’s.  Other actions in the planning phase include improving improve internal efficiencies, communication processes, and physical layout.

We are investing in our facilities and equipment as well, with plans for a state of the art Imaging Center, Linear Accelerator, and Equine Center.  More will be communicated on these key initiatives in the future.

Dean Jeffrey S. Klausner, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Events

Public

Raptor Bowl to Benefit The Raptor Center: July 12, 2-7 p.m., Britt's Pub & Eating Establishment, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. For more information, contact Brent Van Ort, 4-3391 or vano0038@umn.edu.

Family Fun Night: Falcons and Falconry: July 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Raptor Center. For more information, go to http://www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/news/home.html.

Family Fun Night: the Wonder and Wizardry of Owls: July 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Raptor Center. For more information, go to http://www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/news/home.html.

Family Fun Night: Eagle Tales: July 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Raptor Center. For more information, go to http://www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/news/home.html.

Veterinarians
Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory for the Novice: July 10-14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 215 Veterinary Science and 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. To register, go to  www.cvm.umn.edu/outreach/events/molecularbiotech.html.

For more information on these events, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/events/home.html. 

In the News

VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER

A "University of Minnesota Moment" featuring winter pet tips from Dr. Justine Lee of the Veterinary Medical Center was sent to 85 radio stations Jan. 4. To hear the 90-second spot, go to  http  ://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/winter_pet_care.mp3 

The Jan. 15 issue of the St. Paul Pioneer Press included a two-page spread, with photos, about the Veterinary Medical Center's Animal Behavior Service and Dr. Petra Mertens. The article is online at  http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/living/13612261.htm

"Wildcat Shelter Seeks Refuge," an article in the Jan. 26 issue of The Minnesota Daily, included quotes from Dr. Micky Trent of the Veterinary Medical Center's Large Animal Hospital. The story is online at http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2006/01/25/66806.

An interview with Dr. Gary Goldstein of the Veterinary Medical Center's Dental Service was featured as a University of Minnesota Moment on Feb. 10. February was National Pet Dental Health Month. To download the radio spot, go to http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/

A story highlighting the Veterinary Medical Center's Rehabilitation Services aired on UPN Fox 29 and KMSP-TV in February.

Dr. Betty Kramek of the Veterinary Medical Center was part of a WCCO-TV story about a tiger from the Minnesota Zoo that got a root canal on Feb. 24. The story is online at http://wcco.com/pets/local_story_055190747.html

A story on the topic of homemade versus store-bought pet food featuring Dr. Julie Churchill aired on FOX UPN 29 on March 1.

On March 3, 29 WFTC aired a story about the Veterinary Medical Center's blood donor program, interviewing Dr. Justine Lee.

The Duluth News Tribune quoted Dan Kelly, a veterinary technician assistant in the Veterinary Medical Center, for a story about Mr. Bubbles, an arthritic dog, and the bonds between pets and their owners. The article is online at
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/14023428.htm.

Dr. Kelly Tart, the Veterinary Medical Center, and pet first aid were featured in a University of Minnesota Moment on April 26. Listen to the radio spot at http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/pet_first_aid.mp3.

DISEASES

The college is continuing to prepare for a possible introduction of avian H5N1 influenza virus into the United States.  We are planning to upgrade facilities in the Diagnostic Laboratory and have been working with state agencies to coordinate response efforts and communication messages.

A Jan. 1 article about bovine tuberculosis in the Grand Forks Herald said that "veterinary students from the University of Minnesota collected 479 lymph node samples from animals hunters submitted for testing in parts of Roseau, Marshall, and Beltrami counties." The article is online at   http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/sports/outdoors/13526469.htm

"No CWD in West Virginia's Hampshire County," an article in Buckmasters Online Magazine, mentioned that samples collected by DNR personnel from 1,015 hunter-harvested deer in Hampshire County this past fall were tested for CWD at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The article is online at http://www.buckmasters.com/more_buckmasters/zones/features/060117Z3CWD.htm

Dr. Will Hueston, director for the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, was quoted in "Deadly Bird Flu Hits Chickens in Nigeria" in the Los Angeles Times andThe Seattle Times on Feb. 9.The article is online at  http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002793614_birdflu09.html Dr. Hueston was also quoted in "Indonesia, China Find More Human Bird Flu Cases; Virus Spreads" on  Bloomberg.com

940 AM Montreal quoted Dr. David Halvorson in a report on a cat infected with avian influenza in Germany. The text of the story is online at http://www.940news.com/nouvelles.php?cat=24&id=22871.

Dr. David Halvorson was quoted in an article about surveillance for the avian flu virus posted on  Canada.com on April 5. On April 7, Dr. John Deen was cited in an article encouraging increased dialogue among swine producers in the United States and Canada on  Farmscape .com

Dr. Dave Halvorson was part of a story about avian influenza aired on IPTV-PBS in Des Moines-Ames, Iowa, on March 24.

Dr. Will Hueston, director of the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, was quoted in an article about avian influenza in AgriNews on April 21. The item is online at http://www.agrinewspubs.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=207&ArticleID=10034 .

Dr. Jim Collins, Dr. Andre Ziegler, and veterinary student Laura Bruner were interviewed and taped by KSTP-TV for a segment about poultry testing conducted in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory that aired May 9. For more information about avian influenza, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/ai.

COLLEGE
"Dog's Best Friend," an article in the Jan. 4 issue of City Pages, described the work of Dr. Fran Smith, class of 1980. The article is online at  http://www.citypages.com/databank/27/1309/article14006.asp.

Dr. Paul Rapnicki was quoted in an article about the care of fresh calvers in Farmers Weekly Interactive. The article is online at  http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2006/03/03/92988/Beware+over-feeding+fresh+calvers.html

"Vet Students Host Spring Open House" was published in The Minnesota Daily on April 3. The article is online at http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2006/04/03/67834.

The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory was mentioned in the Star Tribune, on WCCO-TV, on WCBS-TV (New York), and in other news stories about a Bengal tiger that attacked and killed its owner near Sandstone, Minn. The WCCO story is online at www.wcco.com/pets/local_story_102185123.html.

The College's participation in the Minnesota State Fair's Miracle of Birth Center was mentioned in a May 6 Pioneer Press article. The old Miracle of Birth Center was demolished last week, and work has begun on a $1.5 million replacement near the Coliseum. The new center will be three times the size of the old one. The article is online at  http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/14514255.htm.

THE RAPTOR CENTER
The January-February issue of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources publication, Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, contains an article about last winter's owl irruption, reporting that The Raptor Center saved a number of injured and sick owls. The magazine is online at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteer/index.html.

Dr. Pat Redig, director of The Raptor Center, was mentioned in an article about birds published by the Bluff Country Newspaper Group. It's online at  http://www.hometown-pages.com/main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=59&ArticleID=10800&TM=14465.04 .

"Spot It! Bald Eagle," an article in the March 19 issue of the Pioneer Press, included information attributed to The Raptor Center. The article is online at  http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/outdoors/14117586.htm.

The April 12 issue of The Minnesota Daily included an article about The Raptor Center's Youth RaptorCorps program. AmeriCorps member Jill Determan was quoted. The article and a related video are online at http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2006/04/12/67983. For more information about Youth RaptorCorps, go to  http://www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/education/RaptorCorps.html.

KARE-11 TV visited The Raptor Center and interviewed Dr. Pat Redig for a story about plans to monitor raptors and other migrating birds for avian influenza. The story is online at  http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=12033.

"Area Residents Rescue Eagle," an article about an eagle that was rescued in Kandiyohi County and transported to The Raptor Center, was published in the March 10 issue of West Central Tribune. The article is online at  http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=5486&section=News.

On Friday, Kate Hanson of The Raptor Ceter education department did several TV spots with live birds of prey for the Lake Home and Cabin Show, where TRC presented educational programs. Kate was also a guest on Animal Wise Radio on Sunday, April 23, discussing spring migration and the work of The Raptor Center.

The Raptor Center got coverage on WCCO-TV April 23 when educators made presentations at the Lake Home and Cabin Show in Minneapolis. The story is online at http://wcco.com/local/local_story_113190234.html.

For more news, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/.

New Faculty/Staff

Administration
Sarah J. Goulet, controller

Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Karin S. Christopher, assistant clinical professor
Luca Ferasin, associate professor
 
Veterinary Population Medicine
Anibal Guillermo Armien, assistant clinical professor
Hyeun Bum Kim, research assistant

Faculty Kudos

Scott Dee installed as president of American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV)
Dr. Scott Dee, a professor in the Swine Disease Eradication Center, was installed as president of the AASV at the association's annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, March 7.

"My focus will be to build an industry-wide team dedicated to the long-term goal of eliminating the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus from the North American pig population," he said. "I am confident that our association will serve as the model for all veterinary species-oriented associations in regard to how veterinarians work with industry to solve economically significant problems related to food animals."

An internationally recognized swine disease expert, Dr. Dee consults in 33 states and 22 countries, is a frequent speaker at veterinary and producer meetings, and is the author of 20 book chapters and more than 100 peer-reviewed articles. Prior to joining the faculty in 1999, Dr. Dee was a private practitioner in a swine-specific practice in Morris, Minn., for 12 years. He received his veterinary degree from the University of Minnesota in 1987, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1996. He is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists.

Gary Goldstein receives MVMA Outstanding Faculty Award
The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association honored Dr. Gary Goldstein with the Outstanding Faculty Award at their annual meeting in Duluth, February 2-4.  For more information, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/vcs/home.html.

Jim Collins receives AASV Howard Dunne Memorial Award
Dr. Jim Collins, director of the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, was awarded the Howard Dunne Memorial Award by the AASV. Presented at the association's annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, March 4-7, the award recognizes an AASV member who has made important contributions and provided outstanding service to the association and the swine industry.  For more information about this award, go to www.cvm.umn.edu/about/awardwinners/Dunne.html .

Dr. Jerry Torrison receives NIAA Chairman's Award
Dr. Jerry Torrison, an associate clinical professor in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, was presented with the Chairman’s Award and named Volunteer of the Year at the annual meeting of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) in Louisville, Kentucky, April 4.

Dr. Sally Jorgensen received research training award
The American Society for Microbiology has awarded the William A. Hinton Research Training Award to Dr. Sally Jorgensen, an associate professor emeritus in the Colleges of Biological Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. For more information about this award, go to http://www.asm.org/Academy/index.asp?bid=39905.  

DVM Student Kudos

Army Veterinary Corps scholarships awarded
Four D.V.M. students received scholarships from the U.S. Army's Health Profession Scholarship program. Three-year scholarships were awarded to Noel Plaetz and Emilee White of the class of 2009. Ryan Reid and Stephanie Kennedy, both members of the D.V.M. class of 2008, received two-year scholarships. These students are among only 40 students in the nation to receive the scholarships, which cover the full cost of their veterinary education. Upon completion of their veterinary education, the graduates will be commissioned in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. Recently commissioned in the Corps was Jonathan Shearer, class of 2006.

Graduate Student Kudos

Sarah Crain appointed NAVC student rep
Sarah Crain, class of 2008, was selected as the University of Minnesota North American Veterinary Conference Student Representative for 2007. The North American Veterinary Conference is an annual international conference of veterinary professionals held every January in Orlando, Florida. The 2006 conference hosted 5,529 veterinarians, 1,651 technicians, 740 students, and 3,230 exhibitors from more than 60 countries.

Christine Hoang nominated as Western Vet Conference scholarship representative

Christine Hoang, class of 2007, has been nominated as the College's representative for the Western Veterinary Conference Scholarship for 2006.

Polly Mattila successfully defends Ph.D.
The Comparative and Molecular Biosciences Graduate Program announced that Polly Mattila successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis, “Mechanisms Involved in the Regulation of L-selectin Function.” Dr. Bruce Walcheck was Polly’s advisor. Dr. Mattila will be working in Dr. Walcheck’s lab while researching future post-doc opportunities.

Scott Hammel successfully defends master's thesis
The Veterinary Medicine Graduate Program announced that Scott Hammel successfully defended his master's thesis, “Fatigue Strength Analysis of Plates Used for Radial Fracture Stabilization in Small Dogs.” Scott' advisor was Dr. Roberto Novo. Dr. Hammel will complete his residency and then join a private surgery center in the Twin Cities area.
 
Trish Dranchak, Binu Velayudhan receive Ph.D.s
The Comparative and Molecular Biosciences graduate program announced that Trish Dranchak successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis, "Mapping Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Genes in the Horse." Her advisors were Dr. James Mickelson and Dr. Stephanie Valberg. Dr. Dranchak has accepted a post-doctoral position in the lab of Dr. Joseph Hacia at the Institute for Genetic Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. She will be exploring the evolutionary biology of metabolic pathways in humans and other mammals.

The Veterinary Medicine graduate program announced that Binu Velayudhan successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis, "Pathogenesis of Avian Metapneumovirus Subtype C Infection in Turkeys." Dr. K.V. Nagaraja was Binu's advisor. Dr. Velayudhan has accepted a post-doc position in Dr. Nagaraja's laboratory.

Jenny Cho-MacSwain, Maya Kuratomi awarded scholarships
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Foundation awarded scholarships to two CVM students during the AASV annual meeting in Kansas City in March. Jenny Cho-MacSwain received a $2,500 scholarship, and Maya Kuratomi received a $1,500 scholarship. Both awards were provided by the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation on behalf of Elanco Animal Health.

Nancy Papenfuss wins Pioneer Press peeps diorama contest
Nancy Papenfuss of the Veterinary Medical Center won first place in the third annual Pioneer Press Marshmallow Peeps Diorama contest. There were more than 400 submissions from people of all ages from coast to coast. Nancy's entry was called "March of the Peeps." Find out more about the contest and see Nancy's entry and others at  http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/14336520.htm

Rutherford proposal receives top award
Professor Mark Rutherford's proposal for increasing the matriculation of high-quality graduate students in the basic biological and biomedical sciences has been selected to receive the top award in a Graduate School competition that sought proposals for innovative ideas for improving graduate education at the University. The award will be presented at a ceremony at the Weisman Art Museum on May 9. Dr. Rutherford will receive an honorarium of $2,500 and a commemorative award.

Carlos Trincado successfully defends master's thesis
The Veterinary Medicine graduate program announced that Carlos Trincado successfully defended his master's thesis, PRRSV Transmission by Aerosol and Non-porcine Vectors Under Field Conditions. Carlos plans to present some new studies at the International Pig Veterinary Society Conference in Denmark in July. He was advised by Dr. Scott Dee.

Research

Researchers honored at Points of Pride Research Days
Highlights from the College's annual Points of Pride Research Days event held on March 14-15 included:

• Dr. Gary Boorman, class of 1967, was awarded the Distinguished Research Alumnus Award. Dr. Boorman presented the seminar “The Role of Veterinarians on Research in the Genomic Era.”
• The Distinguished Research Partner Award was given to Genetiporc. Genetiporc has supported the College's research efforts for more than eight years, enabling many investigators to develop successful research programs. They have also provided stipends to support graduate students. Genetiporc was a founding member of the Swine Disease Eradication Center.
• The Pfizer Research Excellence Award, the most distinguished research award given to faculty, was presented to Dr. Mitchell Abrahamsen.
• In the poster competition, awards went to:
  • Abigail Cumpton, a 2005 Summer Scholar, for “Effect of Johne's Disease Vaccination on Reducing Contamination of the Dairy Farm Environment"
  • Dr. Lisa Schmidt for “Immunoglobulin A Secretion in the Porcine Small Intestine is Mediated by Intracellular Calcium.”  Lisa is the Comparative and Biomedical Sciences graduate program. Her advisor is Dr. David Brown.
  • Dr. Sheri Ross for “Clinical Evaluation of Dietary Modification for Treatment of Spontaneous Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats.” Sheri is in the Veterinary Medicine graduate program. Her advisors are  Dr. David Polzin and Dr. Carl Osborne.
  • Dr. Xudong Liang, postdoctoral associate, for “Characterization of the Role of Alpha-toxin in Adhesion and Internalization of Staphylococcus aureus by Epithelial Cells.”  Xudong works in the lab of Dr. Yuindo Ji.
  • Dr. Andrea Sotirakoppoulos, resident, for “Evaluation of Microsatellite Instability (MSI) as a Diagnostic Test for Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Lower Urinary Tract in Dogs.”  Andrea’s advisor is Dr. Elizabeth McNeil.

Research Grant Awards
Last year, $16,554,728 in research grants was awarded to the College. Congratulations to these recent research grant recipients:

• Y. Ji, “Novel antibacterial target:  an essential glycoprotgease”, NIH, $408,650
• S. Goyal, “Generation of avian pneumovirus modified clones for the development of attenuated vaccines”, Tel Aviv University, $132,000      
• R. Morrison, “Elimination of PRRS virus from two regions in Minnesota”, National Pork Board, $84,590
• H. Joo, “Investigation of etiologic agent for post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome (PMWS) and evaluation of its control measures in pigs”, MJ Biologics, Inc., $231,694
• W. Hueston, “Avian pneumovirus eradication project”, MN Board of Animal Health, $50,000
• S. Wells, “Johne’s disease control education and development initiative”, MN Board of Animal Health, $82,945
• J. Collins, “Enhance molecular diagnostic capabilities”, MN Board of Animal Health, $600,000
• J. Collins, “CWD and TB samples”, MN Dept. of Natural Resources, $50,000                         
• G. Goldstein, “Porphyromonas vaccine field efficacy trial”, Icon Clinical Research, $88,351
• D. Polzin, “Improved management of advanced kidney disease in dogs using an oral CLP sorbent”, Morris Animal Foundation, $189,698

Alumni News

Dr. Mark FitzSimmons, class of 1987, was named the 2006 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association's annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, March 4-7. The association's highest honor, the award recognizes swine practitioners who demonstrate exceptional service to their clients. Dr. FitzSimmons is the owner of MAF Veterinary Services, an Eagle Lake, Minn., swine consulting practice that he established three years ago.

Dr. James Swenberg, class of 1966, was recently appointed to Kenan Distinguished Professor of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, an endowed faculty position awarded to outstanding scholars and teachers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Swenberg received the Distinguished Research Alumni Award at the College's Points of Pride Research Days event in March 2005.

Five graduates of the College recently joined Banfield, The Pet Hospital. They are:

• Travis Arndt, D.V.M., class of 1997, practicing in Mehlville, Missouri
• Kristin Istre, D.V.M., class of 2003, practicing in Coon Rapids, Minnesota
• Pauline Lant, D.V.M., class of 1988, practicing in West Chester, Ohio
• Gail Larson, D.V.M., class of 1990, practicing in Plymouth, Minnesota
• Denae Wagner, D.V.M., class of 1994, practicing in Citrus Heights, California

Dr. Carl Heeder, class of 2000, was recently promoted to director of live production-western division, at Jennie-O Turkey Store. Jennie-O Turkey Store currently employs 7,000 people in the United States. Throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, the company operates 9 plants for processing, boning, and value-added processing; 140 growing and breeder farms; 8 feed mills; and 4 hatcheries.

Dr. Gregg K. Takashima, class of 1983, was elected to the board of directors of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) during the association's yearly conference in Long Beach, March 18-22. Dr. Takashima will serve a two-year term as director.   Since 1986, Dr. Takashima has owned and practiced at the Parkway Veterinary Hospital, an AAHA-accredited practice in Lake Oswego, Oregon. His practice philosophy focuses on celebrating and nurturing the human-animal bond while providing excellence in patient and client care.

Dr. Charles Casey, class of 1963, was the subject of "Academic Vet," an article in the Feb. 28 issue of the Grand Forks Herald, and a University of Minnesota Moment on March 3. (Listen to the feature at  http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/crookston_dinner.mp3.) After a 27-year career running his own large animal veterinary practice in West Concord, Minn., Dr. Casey returned to the U of M's Twin Cities campus in 1992 as director of Veterinary Continuing Education. He also served on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from 1979 to 1991 and as interim dean and permanent dean and director of the University of Minnesota Extension Service from 1999 until he joined the University of Minnesota-Crookston (UMC). Dr. Casey was inaugurated as chancellor of the UMC on March 3.

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