1968

THE Vol. XXI No. 1

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College-Alumni RelationsPage 3

Freshman ConvocationPage 5

Continuing Veterinary EducationPage 9

People in the CollegePage 14

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Editors Thomas J. Schiefer, Vet. Med. IV

Victoria L. Voith Vet. Med. IV

StaffShirley ClevensonSallie GinavenJoan HurleyDon Sanders

Members Sharon Schuman

Dick Segall Mike Wansky

Contributors Gil Cloyd Tom Hickey Lynn Conrad Barbara Sauerbrei Ronald Bockbrader Nancy Smatt Jay Forsyth Marilynn Raymond

Advertising Tom Schiefer

Photography Mike Wansky

Faculty Advising Board

Dr. Roger A. Yeary Dr. M. W. Scothorn

Chris Tackett, Public Information Director

THE SPECULUM is published three times a year by the students of Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. It is published for the dissemination of news to the alumni, faculty, students, and other interested persons. Contributions are welcomed but we reserve the

right to edit the material.

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INDEX College-Alumni Relations 3 Freshman Convocation 5 Jr. AVMA Surgery Exhibit 7 Alumni News 8 Continuing Veterinary Education 9 People in the College 14 Omega Tau Sigma 17 Faculty News 91 You're the Doctor 22 Alpha Psi News 23

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The College of Veterinary Medicine

of The Ohio State University

Presents

The Ninth Annual

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Day

April 13, 1968

Sisson Hall

1900 Coffey RoadColumbus, Ohio 43210

Registration. 8:00 A.M. to 8:45 A.M Group A Group B

Program 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. 1:00 to 2:30 P.M

Sisson Hall Tours 10:30 to 12:00 2:30 to 4:00 P.M

Lunch. 12:00 Sisson 12:00 Clinic

Clinic Tours 1:00 to 4:00 P .M. 9:00 to 12:00

We cordially invite all those interested

in careers in veterinary medicine to attend this program.

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DEAN COLE PROMOTESCOLLEGE-ALUMNI

RELATIONSBY MARILYNN RAYMOND

"This is the year for a person-to­person effort on my part," says Dr. Clarence R. Cole, new Dean of Ohio State's College of Veterinary Medicine.

And he's gone a long way to prove he means what he says. There was his trip to Texas in July, for instance. In Dallas, while addressing the Ohio State Alumni, he raised some questions to which he hopes to find answers through dialogue with faculty and alumni:

"Should clinical studies be intro­duced into the curriculum earlier than the junior year?"

"Should our future graduates serve an internship or preceptorship with a practicing veterinarian?"

"How can the College best provide opportunities for specialization?"

"How many veterinarians will be needed in the future?"

"If the half-life of a veterinarian's knowledge is eight years, what methodswill be most successful for emphasizing continuing education ?"

"What criteria should be used in selecting students for admission to the College?"

"To what extent can we reduce the lecture hours and increase instruction with patients as the focal point?"

"Can we be more effective through interdisciplinary instruction?"

Dr. Cole went on to say: "The business of our College is discovery; discovery of new and efficient and stimulating teaching methods, discoveryof means of giving better service, dis­covery of new information useful for the practice of veterinary medicine, anddiscovery of more effective means for expanding continuing education."

In September, Dean Cole presented this challenge to the Midwest Public Relations Conference of the student chapters of the AVMA:

"I propose for your consideration that all student chapters of the Col­leges of Veterinary Medicine adopt theproject for 1967-68 of preparing an up-to-date, colorful, highly illustrated brochure on the veterinarian and veter­inary medicine as a career. I hope thatan adequate number of complete, mod­ern brochures can be placed in the career files of every high school in the country. Your efforts will speak to fu­ture college students, future veterinar­ians, as well as future leaders in our society."

The next day at Willoughby, Ohio, addressing the Ohio Academy of SmallAnimal Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Cole outlined his hopes and aspirations for the College. He calls the following list"Cole's Goals".

1968

I. Place the College internal affairs in order.

a. Make a continuous effort to build student and faculty morale.

II. Establish a favorable relationship between the College of Veterinary Medicine and the University.

III. Build relationships of the Col­lege with the veterinary medical and other health professions. This close-working relationship will further the horizons of veterinary research and stimulate its most important element, people.

In helping with the goals of the College, two of our own "people", Dean Cole and Dr. C. Roger Smith, Chair­man of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, have been named as consultants to the Morris Animal Foundation of Denver, Colorado. The Foundation attempts to fill the gap between the research institution and the veterinary clinician by providing new information on the diagnosis and management of diseases in animals.

"The Foundation has made greatcontributions to veterinary medicine byproviding opportunities for students to become skilled in veterinary research,"says Dean Cole.

IV. Enhance the relationship of the College with the public and with the government.

The College received national recog­nition through Dean Cole's three yearappointment which began September 1,to the National Advisory Committee tothe National Center for Primate Bi­ology, located on the University of California campus at Davis. The Centerwas the last of seven primate research centers established by the National Heart Institute, which Congress au­thorized in 1959.

The mission of the Center is nor­mative studies upon a large number of species to determine suitability for various kinds of health related research. The responsibility of the Advisory Com­mittee will be to overview the Center's existing and planned program and the

relation of this program to the mission of the Center.,

In October, Dr. Cole addressed the Ladies' Auxiliary to the student AVMA. In his talk to them, the Dean offered another of his challenges: The initia­tion of a "Learning through Action" program for student auxiliary mem­bers. The program would encourage co­operation and action with the student AVMA chapters.

"Long Range Planning for the De­velopment of the College of Veterinary Medicine" was the subject of Dean Cole's address to the October meetingof the Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine.

"The strength of a college dependsupon the competence of its faculty and the excellence of its students," he said. "I am, therefore, proud to announce the names of the new members of the faculty. They are: James K. Burt, D.V.M. from Iowa State University;Wolfgang Wechsler, M.D. from the Uni­versity of Freiburg, Germany; Freder­ick B. McCashin, V.M.D. from the Uni­versity of Pennsylvania; and Peter La­mont, D.V.M. from Cambridge Univer­sity, England."

Continuing, Dr. Cole discussed the need for a close-working relationship between the Columbus Academy of Vet­erinary Medicine and the College withplans for 1) a clear understanding of professional procedures for referral of patients and 2) community activities toenhance the image of the veterinarian in central Ohio.

Everywhere he goes Dean Cole seeksdialogue toward accomplishment. In a recent speech he said, "Please con­tinue your interest in our College andhelp build the best College of Veteri­nary Medicine by sharing your criticism with me."

Dean Clarence Cole was the keynotespeaker at the annual meeting of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association inColumbus on January 21. His topic was "Trends in Veterinary Medical Education."

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Freshman ConvocationOn September 26, 1967, the faculty

and upper classmen welcomed the first year class and members of their family.

Following the invocation by Dr. Charles D. Diesem, greetings and intro­ductions were presented by Dean Clar­ence R. Cole. Dean Cole congratulated the freshman class on their eminent success in undergraduate college and upon their admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine. He explained that"tonight marks the transition from being a number in a large undergrad­uate college to being an individual in a professional college where the facultyand fellow students know your name and the faculty is dedicated to makingthe venture challenging, invigorating,inspiring, and truly rewarding."

The address was given by Dr. Richard M. Mall, Director of Alumni Affairs for The Ohio State University. Dr. Mall is Secretary of the second largest alumni organization in the country, executive director of the OSUDevelopment Fund and editor of the OSU Monthly, along with being a dis­tinguished personality and professor inradio and television programming.

After a very enjoyable and inspira­tional speech by Dr. Mall, recognition of the first year students was given by Assistant Dean, Dr. Walter G. Venzke. The Class of 1971 was present­ed as follows: Anthony, Michael, Sidney, Ohio Atkinson, Richard, East Liverpool,

Ohio Barden, Gary, Smithville, Ohio Becka, Joseph, Cleveland, Ohio Bird, Thomas, Westerville, Ohio Bottger, Richard, Newbury, Ohio Brant, William, Columbus, Ohio Braun, Frank, South Charleston, Ohio Brees, John, Stow, Ohio Brunsman, Caroline, Kettering, Ohio Burge, Robert, Wellington, OhioBurgess, Elizabeth, Wooster, Ohio Burns, Robert, Columbus, Ohio

Carr, Robert, Celina, Ohio Crago, Thomas, Youngstown, Ohio Crawford, Glenn, Columbus, Ohio Czajkowski, William, Shelton, Conn. Deemer, James, North Olmsted, Ohio Denk, James, Millersburg, Ohio DeVincentis, Thomas, Cleveland, Ohio Dillon, Michael, Westerville, Ohio Fluharty, Gregory, Columbus, OhioFunderburg, Merlin, New Carlisle,

Ohio Godfrey, John, Burnsville, West Vir­

ginia Grieselhuber, Raymond, Hamilton, OhioGutin, Allen, Cleveland, Ohio Hauptmann, Gerhard, Columbus, Ohio Hearst, James, Piqua, Ohio Hess, Jeffrey, Columbus, Ohio Hinko, Philip, Cleveland, OhioHoblet, Kent, Convoy, Ohio Hufgard, Gerald, S. Euclid, Ohio Hutchison, Robert, N. Ridgeville, Ohio Jarchow, James, Columbus, Ohio Jones, Casey, Dublin, OhioKittle, Earl, Southington, Ohio

Dr. Richard Mall

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Kleman, Paul, Columbus Grove, Ohio Schacter, Steven, Columbus, Ohio Koncal, David, Cleveland, Ohio Schmiesing, Daniel, Sidney, Ohio Lahmers, Jerry, Newcomerstown, Ohio Schwartz, Robert, Lebanon, Ohio Lawson, Phillip, Columbus, Ohio Seidler, Chris, Wheeling, W.Va. Lehnerd, James, Youngstown, Ohio Seps, Steven, Bookfield, Illinois McElhaney, Tommy, Rogers, Ohio Shulaw, William, Ada, Ohio McKim, Kenneth, Springfield, Ohio Spindler, David, Marietta, Ohio Meadows, David, Charleston, West Vir- Springer, Jeffrey, R.D. 7, Medina, Ohio

ginia Stanbery, Robert, Ashtabula, Ohio Meeusen, Lonnie, Louisville, Ohio Steed, Marvin, Barnesville, Ohio Miller, John, Berlin, Ohio St. Jean, Charles, Lowell, Mass. Myers, Stanley, Canton, Ohio Strobel, Darryl, Wintersville, Ohio Nelson, William, Westerville, Ohio Teaque, Howard, Columbus, Ohio Novak, Richard, Solon, Ohio Teeple, Terry, North Jackson, Ohio Omwake, Roger, Tiffin, Ohio Thrasher, Gary, Columbus, Ohio Painter, Conley, Peterstown, W.Va. Ulrich, Mark, W. Alexandria, Ohio Paull, William, Wellsburg, W.Va. Walters, John, Carrollton, Ohio Pearson, Jerry, West Milton, Ohio Warner, Ronald, Quaker City, Ohio Peters, James, Ashville, Ohio Weske, John, Columbus, Ohio Prescottano, Edmund, Roslyn, New Wigton, David, Perrysville, Ohio

York Wilson, Alva, New Vienna, Ohio Rankin, John, Columbus, Ohio Winderl, Edward, Gahanna, Ohio Rehm, John, Columbus, Ohio Wolfe, Carol, Fairborn, Ohio Rennecker, Howard, Canton, Ohio The Benediction was given by Dr. Rezac, Elaine, Macedonia, Ohio Diesem, followed by a reception Rowe, Lawrence, Columbus, Ohio honoring the first year professional Rudy, Frederick, Columbus, Ohio students and their families in the Vet-Sandusky, George, Thornville, Ohio erinary Medical Library.

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JR. AVMA SURGERY EXHIBITBY GIL CLOYD, VET. MED. Ill

The Student Chapter of the AVMA conducted a live surgery exhibit at the Ohio State Fair again this year. Two surgical procedures were performed each day by veterinarians from the state. Senior students in the College of Veterinary Medicine served,as anesthetists, scrub nurses, narrators, and camera men during surgery. All surgery was monitored by means of closed circuit television and shown on three monitors along the top of the booth. This allowed an excellent view of the surgery for those who were not close enough to observe it firsthand. The types of operations done at the fair were: ovariohysterectomies; castra­tions ; cesarean sections; gastrotomy; repair of tibial fractures; eye enuclea­

tion, and cataract surgery. At other times during the day when surgery was not being performed, movies were shown concerning other aspects of vet­erinary medicine. Discussions were given by students in the College on topics ranging from a veterinarian's role in research to proper care and vac­cinations for a new puppy.

The Ohio State Fair Board esti­mated that 1,000,000 people viewed theexhibit this year. The Student Chapterconsiders the project very successful. The Columbus Academy of VeterinaryMedicine is sponsoring the exhibit as adisplay at the Center of Science and Industry located at 280 E. Broad St. So, if you didn't get a chance to see it at the fair, stop in and have a look.

1968

ALUMNI NEWSDR. EDGAR F. ZOERB, Kiel, passed

away on July 23, 1967, after a short illness. Dr. Zoerb received a B.S. and an M.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin prior to receiving his D.V.M. in 1951 from Ohio State University.

Dr. Zoerb was active on a number of committees of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association. He had practiced in Kiel from graduation, until the time of his death.

DR. CHARLES H. OZANIAN (O.S.U. '38), a veterinarian specializ­ing in the treatment of cattle, who lives in Bellflower, California, has been elected to a full five-year term on the American Veterinary Medical Associa­tion's Judicial Council. The action was taken at the recently adjourned 104th annual meeting of the Association held in Dallas.

DR. ROGER W. GRUNDISH (O.S.U. '43), of Willoughby, Ohio, a small ani­mal practitioner, has been elected to a five-year term on the American Veter­inary Medical Association's Council on Biological and Therapeutic Agents. The action was taken at the recently ad­journed 104th annual meeting of the Association held in Dallas.

DR. JAMES C. KILE, JR. (O.S.U. '44), a veterinarian who raises regis­tered Polled Hereford cattle on his 500­acre "Cumberland View Farms" near Clinton, Tennessee, has been elected vice-president of the American Veter­inary Medical Association. The action was taken by the AVMA's House of Delegates at the Association's 104th annual meeting in Dallas, July 9-13, 1967. Dr. Kile succeeds Dr. A. E. Coombs of Skowhegan, Maine, in the vice-presidential chair.

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CONTINUING VETERINARYMEDICAL EDUCATIONPost Graduate

Conferences, Short Courses, Workshops It is with a great deal of satisfaction

that our College continues to present to the veterinary profession our continu­ing education program. In carrying out this responsibility, it is essential that this training include programs which can be measured qualitatively as well as quantitatively in our professional and technical fields.

The enthusiastic manner in which this program has been received is a tribute to those who have worked so diligently to present material which is of vital interest to all concerned. It has been gratifying to observe that none in our profession questions the essentiality of this service.

We welcome and urge you to continue your post-graduate education by sup­porting the 1967-1968 program.

C. R. COLE, Dean College of Veterinary Medicine

The Ohio Veterinary Medical Associa­tion once again is proud to be a co­sponsor of this Continuing Education Program. The entire staff of the Col­lege of Veterinary Medicine have done an outstanding job in organizing this year's program.

Practitioners throughout Ohio wel­come this opportunity to maintain their professional skills and to secure new knowledge in modern veterinary medi­cine.

As President of your state associa­tion, I urge your participation at one or more of these courses. Your attendance will attest to your commitment to veter­inary medicine's continued excellence.

D. E. MOSSBARGER, D.V.M. President Ohio Veterinary Medical Assn.

ALL VETERINARIANS AREELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE AND

ARE URGED TO REGISTER EARLYThe various courses listed have been

developed by the Faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine and are intend­ed to aid the veterinarian in continu­ing his life-long education. New in­formation in the medical sciences is accumulating at a rate which doubles in volume approximately every five years. If you intend to enroll for any of the listed courses, it is sug­gested that you return the registra­tion form as soon as possible. You will note that some of the courses have limited registration and early enroll­ment will assist those persons in plan­ning the courses. In the event that a minimum enrollment is not reached, the course will be withdrawn and deposit refunds will be made. The registration fee includes the cost of parking permits and luncheons. If you need overnight housing facilities, we are prepared to make available dormitory space in one of the new campus towers near the stadium — There will be a $5.00 fee per night for this accommodation. All applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. Please address all correspondence to:

Veterinary Continuing Education College of Veterinary Medicine 1900 Coffey Road The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio 43210

or call area code 614, 293-2091. JOHN H. HELWIG, Director Veterinary Continuing

Education

1968

MANAGEMENT OF THE EMERGENTLY ILL DOG

February 14, 1968 Limited to: 16 Theory and practice of management of asphyxia, "shock", ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest, renal "shut-down", and acid-base disturbances. Presented by: Robert L. Hamlin, D.V.M., C. Roger Smith, D.V.M., Donald R. Clark, D.V.M., Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. Registration fee: $45.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

SMALL ANIMALINHALATION ANESTHESIA

February 14, 1968 Limited to: 20Morning lecture devoted to (1) principles ofinhalation anesthesia; (2) currently used in­halation anesthetics; (3) types of anesthesia machines; (4) the techniques of inhalation anesthesia and common problems associated with the patient and equipment. The after­noon laboratory session is devoted to demon­stration of equipment and techniques. Partici­pants will be expected to use the equipment. A group luncheon will be provided. Presented by: Richard W. Redding D.V.M., R. Barry Prynn, D.V.M., Department of Vet­erinary Physiology and Pharmacology. Registration fee: $40.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

DISEASES OF LABORATORY ANIMALS March 6, 7, 8, 1968 Limited to: 16 NOTE: Section I is not a prerequisite for this section. The course will discuss the vari­ous diseases of small laboratory animals and diseases of large laboratory animals. Various laboratory techniques will be demonstrated along with clinical pathology. Presented by: Donald Gisler, D.V.M., College of Veterinary Medicine; A.E. Stilson, D.V.M., College of Medicine. Registration fee: $70.00—this fee includes housing for two nights and breakfast. (Early advance registration with 50% deposit).

CONFERENCE FOR VETERINARYMEAT HYGIENISTS

(Including Poultry)March 16, 1968 Limited to: UnlimitedThe intent and purpose of this conference isto bring together veterinarians engaged in meat hygiene practice at the local, state or federal level. The course content will include new developments in meat technology, cur­rent problems of zoonotic diseases, interagency problems and related new developments in veterinary medicine. Specific program agenda will be available by contacting the Director of Veterinary Continuing Education. Presented by: D.O. Jones, D.V.M., J.H. Helwig, D.V.M., Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, OSU; W.M. Hockman, D.V.M., U.S. Department of Agriculture, M.I.D.; H. E. Gold­stein, D.V.M., Ohio Department of Agriculture, M.I.P. No Registration Fee.

THE INTERPRETATION OFLABORATORY FINDINGS IN

HEPATIC AND RENAL DISEASESMarch 19, 1968 Limited to: UnlimitedA lecture, discussion and demonstration courseconsidering the selection, mechanism and in­terpretation of laboratory tests in the evalua­tion of renal and hepatic diseases. Presented by: Walter F. Loeb, D.V.M., De­partment of Veterinary Pathology. Registration fee: $20.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

BOVINE ABDOMINAL SURGERY March 19, 1968 Limited to: 16 The diagnosis of abdominal diseases will be discussed using history, physical examination and laboratory findings. Indications for ex­ploratory abdominal surgery, rumenotomy and cesarean will be discussed. Anatomy of the bovine abdomen will be reviewed. Participants will then do laparotomies on standing cows including palpation of the viscera, rumenotomy and, if possible, standing and ventral cesar­eans. A seminar on problems of bovine surgery will conclude the program. Presented by: Albert A. Gabel, D.V.M., R. B. Heath, D.V.M., Fred McCashin, D.V.M., De­partment of Veterinary Surgery and Radi­ology.Registration fee: $50.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

EQUINE REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS March 20, 1968 Limited to: 20 The course will include illustrated lectures, demonstrations and laboratory procedures. Normal and abnormal genital tracts will be examined. Examinations will be made on live animals and emphasis will be placed on diag­nosis and treatment of infertility in the equine. Presented by: W. Keith Wearly, D.V.M., V.L. Tharp, D.V.M., P.W. Murdick, D.V.M., Depart­ment of Veterinary Medicine; E. H. Bohl, D.V.M., Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Registration fee: $60.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

DIABETES MELLITUS IN THE DOG March 20, 1968 Limited to: Unlimited A presentation of the current knowledge of diabetes mellitus in the dog by lecture, dis­cussion and demonstration. Subjects to be con­sidered include the mechanism, biochemistry and lesions of diabetes; clinical signs with special attention to ocular signs and lesions; and laboratory diagnosis and therapy. Presented by: Walter F. Loeb, D.V.M., Milton Wyman, D.V.M., Richard Ray, D.V.M., De­partments of, Veterinary Pathology, Veteri­nary Medicine and Veterinary Physiology, and Pharmacology.Registration fee: $25.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

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NUTRITION OF ANIMALS (VITAMINS) March 20, 1968 Limited to: 20 Discussion of vitamins, their action, essenti­ality, source, toxicity and deficiency signs. Presented by: William J. Tyznik, Ph.D., De­partment of Animal Science. Registration fee: $15.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

FELINE MEDICINE March 20, 21, 1968 Limited to: Unlimited A discussion of the diseases of the feline to include etiology, diagnosis and therapy. In addition, appropriate laboratory tests and techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Presented by: E. F. Donovan, D.V.M., S. L. Martin, D.V.M., Milton Wyman, D.V.M., De­partment of Veterinary Medicine. Registration fee: $50.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

VETERINARY ANIMAL HEALTHCONFERENCE

March 22, 1968 Limited to: UnlimitedThis conference is designed for veterinarians engaged in Federal or State animal disease prevention, control and eradication as well as those veterinarians employed full or part-time by Public Health departments. Private practi­tioners interested in this phase of public practice are encouraged to attend this confer­ence and are most welcome. A detailed pro­gram agenda will be sent upon request. The conference program will deal with newer de­velopments in veterinary medicine and public health. Special emphasis will be given to cur­rent problems related to animal disease in Ohio and at the national level. Presented by: John H. Helwig, D.V.M., Paul Kramer, D.V.M., Harry Goldstein, D.V.M., De­partment of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. No registration fee.

VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTHCONFERENCE

March 22, 1968 Limited to: UnlimitedThis conference is a joint effort between the veterinary unit of the Ohio Department of Health and the Department of Veterinary Pre­ventive Medicine, The Ohio State University. The conference will deal with newer develop­

ments in the health sciences and current problems related to animal and human health. As often as possible, joint meetings will be held with other public veterinary practitioner groups whose interest and responsibilities in this general area are very closely allied. The specific program agenda will be announced in a letter to all veterinarians on the regular mailing list of the Ohio Department of Health. If you do not receive this information, please contact this office of Continuing Education. All veterinarians engaged full or part-time in a public health activity are encouraged and cordially invited to attend these conferences as well as any private practitioners who have an interest in this field. Presented by: David O. Jones, D.V.M., Jack Russell, D.V.M., Ralph Masterson, D.V.M., George Bear, D.V.M., Department of Veteri­nary Preventive Medicine and Ohio Depart­ment of Health. No registration fee.

ORTHOPEDIC WORKSHOP March 22, 23, 1968 Limited to: 16 This is an advanced course in joint and spinal surgery. The course deals with diagnosis and treatment of traumatic and developmental joint diseases as well as the diseases of the intervertebral disc. Enrollees will spend over 50% of the time in surgical laboratory. Pre­vious enrollment in an orthopedic course is not a prerequisite for this course. Presented by: Richard L. Rudy, D.V.M., and R. B. Heath, D.V.M., Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology. Registration fee: $125.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

ENDOCRINE MEDICINE INSMALL ANIMALS

April 10, 11, 1968 Limited to: UnlimitedA basic course in endocrine medicine consist­ing of illustrated lectures backed up with a complete set of notes for each participant. On April 10, the course will cover diseases of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and pancreas. Emphasis will be placed upon the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the adrenal glands, testes and ovaries. Emphasis will be placed upon diagnosis and therapy.

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The current clinical application of steroid hormones will be presented.Presented by: W.G. Venzke, D.V.M., E.P. Donovan, D.V.M., Departments of Veterinary Anatomy and Veterinary Medicine. Registration fee: $40.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OFLABORATORY ANIMAL FACILITIES

May 29, 30, 31, 1968 Limited to: 16NOTE: Sections I and II are not required forenrollment in this section. The course will deal with the management of laboratory animal facilities, the construction and material will be discussed and demonstrated. Environmental factors and husbandry of laboratory animals will conclude the course.Presented by: Donald Gisler, D.V.M., Collegeof Veterinary Medicine; A.E. Stilson, D.V.M.,College of Medicine.Registration fee: $70.00—this fee includeshousing for two nights and breakfast. (Earlyadvance registration requested with 50% de­posit).

OPHTHALMIC ANATOMY July 16, 1968 Limited to: 20 A detailed discussion of the gross surgical anatomy of the dog, horse, ox and cat. The discussion will be followed by dissection of the eyes of the various domestic animals by all participants in the course. Presented by: Charles D. Diesem, D.V.M.,

Maureen Hunter, D.V.M., Department of Vet­erinary Anatomy.Registration fee: $35.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

OPHTHALMIC SURGERY July 17, 1968 Limited to: 30 Surgical procedures of the eye and adnexa in­cluding: entropion, ectropion, parotid duct transposition, keratectomy, iridectomy and miscellaneous procedures common to the average practitioner.Presented by: Milton Wyman, D.V.M., CharlesMartin, D.V.M., Department of Veterinary Medicine. Registration fee: $45.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

CANINE RENAL PHYSIOLOGY September 18, 19, 1968 Limited to: 25 A brief review of normal renal physiology. Renal functional changes associated with maturation, aging and diseases will be dis­cussed. Various clearance procedures for test­ing renal function will be explained and dem­onstrated. The effect of the functional ability of the kidney upon drug utilization in the canine will be emphasized. The clinical im­portance of drugs such as antibiotics, sulfona­mids, hormones, diuretics, and fluids will be studied. Presented by: T.E. Powers, D.V.M., R.A. Candon, D.V.M., Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. Registration fee: $50.00 (Early advance reg­istration requested with 50% deposit).

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PEOPLE IN THE COLLEGEDR. FREDERICK McCASHIN

Dr. Frederick McCashin has joinedthe Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology. Dr. McCashin received his B.A. in Biology from Amherst Col­lege in 1963 and his V.M.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania in1967 where he was a member of the AVMD and the Beta Chapter of Phi Zeta.

Dr. McCashin's hobbies include sailboat racing, "professional" photog­raphy, bird dog training, shooting, training thoroughbred horses, skiing,ice skate racing, motorcycling, and fish­ing.

While at Ohio State, Dr. McCashin will be doing research in equine anes­thesia and orthopedic surgery. He is especially interested in devising new and improved techniques in equine sur­gery. He would like to design new in­struments and techniques for some of the more difficult surgical procedures so one can improve the prognosis for racing soundness in the race horse.

DR. DAVID SMETZER

Dr. David L. Smetzer is presently doing research in equine cardiology and is an instructor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and a Research Associate in the Department of Veter­inary Clinics.

Dr. Smetzer received his B.S. de­gree in 1957, D.V.M. in 1961, M.Sc. in 1963, and Ph.D in 1967 all from The Ohio State University. The M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees were received in the De­partment of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. After obtaining his D.V.M., Dr. Smetzer was a N.I.H. post­doctoral Fellow for 3 years. Dr. Smet­zer did research in equine cardiology, his prime interest being cardiovascular sounds and cardiac arrhythmias.

While in school Dr. Smetzer became a member of Alpha Psi fraternity; and Phi Eta Sigma, Gamma Sigma Delta, and Phi Zeta honorary fraternities. He received the Alpha Psi outstanding Junior award.

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DR. JAMES K. BURT Dr. James K. Burt has been appointed

to the faculty of The Ohio State Uni­versity School of Veterinary Medicine as Assistant Professor of Veterinary Radiology in the Department of Veter­inary Surgery and Radiology. Prior to his appointment, he was a member of the faculty at Iowa State University for five years, where he lectured in Veter­inary Obstetrics and Clinical Radiology.

A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Burt graduated from the Des Moines Technical High School. He served in the U. S. Navy for four years before en­rolling at Iowa State University.

Dr. Burt earned two degrees at Iowa State University — the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1962 and the Master of Science degree in Veter­inary Clinical Sciences in 1967.

Special training courses which Dr. Burt has attended include: Basic Re­search in Isotopes, Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies; Symposium on Nu­clear Medicine, Mercy Hospital, Des Moines; and Automatic X-ray Process­ing, Eastman Kodak Company.

The professional organizations to which Dr. Burt belongs include: The American Veterinary Medical Associa­tion, the American Veterinary Radiol­ogy Society, the Educators in Veterinary Radiologic Science, and the American

Association of Veterinary Clinicians. He is also a member of Phi Zeta, Alpha Zeta, and Gamma Sigma Delta Honorary Societies.

Dr. Burt has conducted research in chemical teratology and contrast radi­ography. The publications which Dr. Burt has authored concern the radi­ographic anatomy of immature equine and bovine limbs.

Dr. Burt is married and has five children. The family resides in Worth­ington, Ohio.

DR. ROBERT B. HEATH Dr. Robert B. Heath is an Assistant

Professor in the Department of Veter­inary Surgery and Radiology, and is now working in small animal surgery. He is also supporting the following re­search activities in equine anesthesia:

1. Succinylcholine with and without Promazine — Roy Zinn, A.V.M.A. Stu­dent Scholarship.

2. Respiratory Parameters of Anes­thetized Horses — Dr. F. McCashin, Masters thesis.

3. Open Chest Anesthesia and Atrial Activation Patterns — Dr. R. L. Ham­lin.

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Dr. Heath obtained his pre-veteri­nary education at Colorado State Uni­versity from 1955 to 1958. He received his D.V.M. from Iowa State Universityin 1962, and his M.Sc. from The Ohio State University in 1967.

While in school at Iowa State Univer­sity, Dr. Heath was awarded the Meri­torious Editor Award for his work with the I.S.U. Veterinarian. He also was initiated into Phi Zeta Honorary Fra­ternity.

After graduation, Dr. Heath was in a small animal practice in Billings, Mon­tana for a short while before entering the United States Air Force in which he served as Captain from 1962 to 1964. In 1964 Dr. Heath came to The Ohio State University as an instructor in theDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, a position he retained until being appointed Assistant Professor in June 1967.

DR. ROBERT CANDON Dr. Robert Candon, a Morris Re­

search Fellow for the past three years,is conducting research in the area of renal physiology. His projects during this time have been: "Quantitation of Renal Function in Canine Chronic In-

Veterinary EnrollmentEnrollment in the nation's 18 schools

and colleges of veterinary medicine hasset a new record.

According to figures released by the American Veterinary Medical Associa­tion, there are currently 4,623 studentsof veterinary medicine. This represents a net gain of 235 or about five percentover last year when the schools report­ed 4,388 students.

The total number of first-year vet­erinary medical students is slightly higher than last year—1,315 as com­pared with 1,305—while the ratio of qualified applicants to actual enrollees dipped from 3.4 to 3.3.

All first-year veterinary students have completed at least two years ofcollege, with some having completed asmuch as five yeai-s.

In 1967-68, as in previous years,more students were being admitted whohad earned undergraduate or graduatedegrees.

terstitial Nephritis Phase I and Phase II"; "Changes Associated with Matura­tion in the Canine Phase I and Phase II"; and "The Effects of Methoxyflur­ane and Pentobarbitol Sodium Anes­thesia on Renal Function in the Canine". He plans to continue study in this area (maturation of the kidney) and the re­search project will be applied toward his Ph.D. in the Department of Veteri­nary Physiology and Pharmacology.

Dr. Candon is presently enrolled in graduate school. He was appointed as a Graduate Associate in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Phar­macology during the 1966-67 school year. He will receive his M.Sc. in December 1967 from this department.

Dr. Candon obtained his Pre-Veter­inary education at The Ohio State Uni­versity from 1960 to 1962. He gradu­ated from O.S.U. in 1966 with his D.V.M. While in Veterinary school he was initiated into Phi Zeta honorary.

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OMEGA TAU SIGMA NEWS

BY RONALD H. BOCKBRADER,

VET. MED. Ill

Autumn quarter started out once more as a success for the Brothers of OTS with the pledging of forty excel­lent men. This success can only be at­tributed to the tremendous effort by the brothers in pledging one of the fin­est classes ever.

We are proud to announce our new pledge class:

Michael F. Anthony Kenneth D. McKim Richard N. Atkinson David V. Meadows, Jr. Ken Baker Lonnie Meeusen Gary H. Barden Stanley F. Myers Tom C. Bird Richard A. Novak Robert S. Brown Roger 0. Omwake Robert Burge Conley H. Painter Thomas G. Crago Edmund Prescottano Glenn W. Crawford John E. Rehm James E. Deemer Lawrence D. Rowe J. Robert Denk Frederick T. Rudy Kent E. Farkas George Earl Sandusky Merlin R. Funderburg Steven Schachter James J. Gostlin Chris Alan Seidler Allen L. Gutin David A. Shinaberry James L. Hearst, III Jeffery W. Springer John C. Hersman, Jr. Marvin D. Steed Robert V. Hutchinson Darryl E. Strobel David Koncal John Walters Larry McKenze Ronald D. Warner

During the summer, house improve­ments were made consisting of new furniture and carpeting. A special note of thanks to the women of the Wives' Club and the men who served on the Committee for House Improvements.

Once again Autumn Quarter was highlighted by the annual homecoming festivities October 28, 1967, consisting of dinner and dancing at the Neil House. New acquaintances were made and old friendships renewed as the tempo of the evening soared high, com­pensating for the Ohio State Buck's lack of finesse on the gridiron.

This year was another winning yearfor the OTS football teams. Both the championship and runner-up trophies came our way as the OTS No. 2 team fought hard, but was finally edged outby the OTS No. 1 team in the cham­pionship game.

A contingent from Gamma Chapterattended the Grand Council meeting at Ames, Iowa in early November. Doctors Vesper and Donham, national officers from Gamma Chapter were also in at­tendance. The progress reports and programs for the future outlined by each chapter were interesting and beneficial. Of course a convention would be dull without entertainment and the Brothers at Ames certainly outdid themselves in showing everyone a fine time.

We would like to extend an invitation to all alumni to visit the Chapter housesand the Veterinary College whenever possible. Establishing stronger bonds between the alumni and the student members is a vital function of the fra­ternity. It is always good to see the familiar faces of our graduates at the house as often as possible.

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Emmerich Von Haam, Sr., M.D. and Clarence R. Cole, D.V.M., are shown congratulating Dr.Kennedy upon his lectures concerning Enteque seco poisoning and Bacillary Hemoglobinuria in cattle.

DR. KENNEDY LECTURES ATSYMPOSIUM ON ZOONOSES

A symposium on animal diseases of importance to man was presented by members of the faculty in the Depart­ment of Veterinary Pathology before The Ohio State Medical Association.

Dr. Peter C. Kennedy, visiting pro­fessor to the Department, presented lectures in the graduate courses and in the joint seminars on veterinary and human pathology, which were co-spon­sored by the Ohio Society of Pathol­ogists.

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Pharmacology

Dr. C. R. Smith, Chairman, Depart­ment of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, participated in a pro­gram of the New Orleans Veterinary Medical Association on September 25, 1967. The subject discussed was "FluidTherapy in the Dog". On October 17-19, 1967, Dr. Smith discussed "What Is Important in Fluid Therapy" for the Pennsylvania State Veterinary Medical Association. October 2-3, 1967, he pre­sided as Chairman, Council on Research of the AVMA in Chicago. Dr. Smith has been appointed to The Ohio State University Research Councilfor 1967-68 and has also accepted an appointment as Consultant to the Mor­ris Animal Foundation.

Dr. R. W. Redding, professor, pre­sented a series of lectures during thesummer months. At Iowa State Univer­sity he talked on "The Pharmacological Effects of Inert Gases at Pressures Equivalent to over 1000 feet Under Water on Macaca Mulatta". On June 13, 1967, he talked to the Departmentof Veterinary Science at the Universityof Florida on "The Application of the Electroencephalogram and Electrocar­diogram in Measuring the PhysiologicalEffects of Different Gas Mixtures in Hyperbaric Physiology". June 18th he spoke to the Tallahassee Veterinary Medical Association on "The Clinical Approach to Nervous Disorder of the Canine" and "Modern Inhalation Anes­thesia". June 21st he spoke to the Or­lando Veterinary Medical Association on "Inhalation Anesthesia of the Dog and Cat". June 12th, he talked to the Miami Veterinary Medical Association

on "Newer Developments in InhalationAnesthesia". On July 18th, he conduct­ed the first Continuing Education Short Course to the Atlantic VeterinaryMedical Association. The subjects pre­sented were: "Technique and Clinical Application of Inhalation Anesthesia in Small Animal Practice", "The Neurological Examination", and "The Differential Diagnosis and Therapy of Seizures".

Dr. T. E. Powers, professor, conduct­ed a seminar at Iowa State University June 9, 1967, entitled "Renal Tubular Transport Mechanisms". November 9th, Dr., Powers talked to the Michiana Veterinary Medical Association at South Bend, Indiana on "Chemother­apy in Veterinary Medicine". On No­vember 21st, he spoke to the Stark County Academy of Veterinary Medi­cine, Canton, Ohio on "Critical Re-eval­uation of Veterinary Therapeutics". Dr. Powers also has served as a mem­ber of the Antimicrobial Agent ReviewPanel of the Drug Efficacy Committee for the National Academy of Sciences for the past 18 months.

Dr. Roger A. Yeary was elected a Fellow of The American College of Veterinary Toxicologists in July.

Dr. Richard Ray, a member of the faculty in Veterinary Physiology, has received the rank of Associate Profes­sor, effective July 1, 1967.

Dr. David L. Smetzer, NIH Post­doctoral Fellow, received the Ph.D. de­gree. His dissertation was "Equine Sinoatrial and Second Degree Heart Block".

Dr. R. Barry Prynn completed the Master of Science degree in August. His thesis was "The Electroencephal­ographic Continuum with Methoxy­flurane and Halothane in the Canine".

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Dr. Tetsuo Senta of Japan has joined the College of Veterinary Medicine as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Veterinary Clinics and the Department of Veterinary Physiol­ogy and Pharmacology. Dr. Senta re­ceived his Ph.D. degree from Hokkaido University, Japan in 1966. His disser­tation was "Experimental Investiga­tion of Electrocardiograms in the Goat". Before joining the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr.. Senta was employed by the Japan Racing Associa­tion, Kinetic Physiology Section, Equine Health Laboratory. He is a member of the Japanese Society of VeterinaryScience, Japanese Association of Veter­inary Medicine, Japanese Society of Electrocardiography in Domestic Ani­mals. He has written and publishedmany articles. Dr. Senta is married and has three sons.

Dale Piatt joined the staff as a laboratory clinician in November. He received the B.Sc. degree from MariettaCollege where he was a member of theBiology Honorary Society. Mr. Piatt is married, with two sons.

Dr. Robert L. Hamlin presented a paper entitled "Computer Analysis of QRS in Common Domestic Animals" before the American Society of Veteri­nary Physiologists and Pharmacologistsin Dallas, July 1967.

Dr. Hamlin conducted a short course at Texas A&M University in Novem­ber entitled "Clinical Diagnosis and Medical Management of Heart Diseasein Dogs".

In November, Dr. Hamlin presented alecture at Brooks Air Force Base in Texas entitled "Analysis of DipolarCharacteristics of the ECG of Common Domestic and Laboratory Mammals".

Recent publications: Clinical Rele­vancy of Heart Rate in Dogs: J.A.V.­M.A., 1967; Detection and Quantitation of Sub-clinical Heart Failure in Dogs:J.A.V.M.A., 1967.

Surgery And Radiology

Dr. Albert A. Gabel has recently beenappointed to the Board of Regents andwas elected Chairman of the Examina­tion Committee of the American Col­lege of Veterinary Surgeons.

He gave papers and demonstrations at the Auburn Short Course on Novem­ber 13 and 14, 1967 on: "Sedation, Tranquilization and General Anesthesia of Horses," "Diagnosis of Lameness inHorses," and "Inhalation Anesthesia of Horses."

Dr. Gabel gave the following presen­tations at the Purdue Short Course: "Bovine Surgery," and "General Anes­thesia of Horses" on September 28 and29, 1967.

Dr. Gabel and Dr. Heath presented an exhibit at the 1967 AVMA conven­tion in Dallas. It was entitled: "Some Recent Advances in Inhalation Anes­thesia of Horses."

Dr. Richard L. Rudy, president of the American College of Veterinary Sur­geons, attended a meeting of the Boardof Regents in Chicago on November 10 and 11, 1967. The annual meeting of theCollege will be held at the Bird Cor­poration in Palm Springs, California in February. Surgeons who qualify for membership will be eligible to take theexamination in Boston in July of 1968.

Dr. A. K. Bhargava, in completing his Masters Degree, introduced a new radiographic technique of "Contrast Pleurography" in dogs.. Among his most recent publications are: "Chloral-MagAnesthesia in the Camel": Vet Record; "Hematology of the Camel": Vet Rec­ord ; "Serum Proteins of the Camel": J. Exp. Biology, "Uremia in the Cam­el" : Indian. V. Journal; "Encapsulation of the Canine Kidney with Polyethylenefollowing Nephrotomy": Indian V. Journal.

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Dr. George Wilson attended the Gor­don Research Conference on Cancer from August 28 to September 1, 1967. He also attended the International Symposium on Carcinogenesis in Bos­ton, Mass, on November 8 and 9, 1967. Recent publications include: "Nucleic Acid Antibody and Tumor Growth Following Autogenous Tumor Vacci­nation" by Minton, Wilson, Dodd, Big-ley at the 53rd Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct.6, 1967. "Detection of Autoantibodies in Canine Neoplasms by Immunofluo­rescence" by Yurko, Wilson, Dodd, Big-ley at Ohio Branch of American Societyof Microbiologists' Regional Meeting Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky Nov., 1967.

Anatomy Dr. Charles Diesem gave a paper to

the Research Section at the American Veterinary Medical Association Con­vention, held in Dallas, on July 12, 1967. The title of the paper was the "Anatomy of the Orbit of the Ox and Horse."

Pathology Dr. Walter F. Loeb presented a sem­

inar on "Comparative Aspects of Hematology" at Tulane University College of Medicine in New Orleans, July, 1967.

Dr. Loeb attended the American Society of Veterinary Clinical Patholo­gists meeting in Dallas in July, 1967.

In August, Dr. Loeb attended the American Association of Clinical Chem­ists' meeting in Philadelphia.

In November, Dr. Loeb was in Chicago for the American College of Veterinary Pathologists meeting and while there, attended the Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease.

STUDENT A.V.M.A. NEWSBY SHARON SCHUMANN

New officers for the 1967-68 year are: President, Tom Hickey; President-elect, Richard Hersman; Vice-Presi­dent, Ralph Urmson; Secretary, Sharon Schumann; Treasurer, Bruce McCul­lough. Advisors are Dr. Edward Fowler and Dr. Sharon Martin.

Activities during the past summer included the live surgery exhibit at the Ohio State Fair and the Public Rela­tions Convention held at O.S..U. The live surgery exhibit was again deemed a great success and has been invited back for next year's fair. As a result ofthe Public Relations Convention, bro­chures containing information about the college are being sent to all the highschools in Ohio.

The annual fall picnic was held at the Park of Roses. There was a large turnout with many faculty members as well as students attending.

The Student Chapter should prove tohave both an interestingly busy and educational year. The Speakers Bureaushould soon have many requests to fill.The Chiron activities are in full swing with the staff working hard to produce a bigger, better, and less expensive yearbook. The Listening Booth Com­mittee is trying to install their newly purchased equipment in the library as soon as possible. Also, the chapter re­cently took over publication of The Link, the college newsletter.. Last but not least, this is the year for Fun Night. These are only some of the activities the chapter will be working on during the year.

Programs this quarter have included a film, 'How Much Is A Miracle', shown by Ralph Foster, a pharmacist repre­senting the Eli Lilly Company; an in­formal speech by Fred Taylor; and a small animal panel discussion narrated by Dr. Wyman.

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You're The Doctor BY DON SANDERS AND LYNN CONRAD, VET. MED. IV

Case #1 As a large animal practitioner, you

are called to a farm to castrate 30 head of pigs, and while you are there, the farmer asks you to look at a cow with aswollen udder. The cow, a grade Hol­stein, is depressed and anorectic accord­ing to the farmer's description. Physi­cal examination reveals the cow has swollen lymph nodes, especially notice­able were the prescapular and popliteallymph nodes which are approximately three inches in diameter. The udder is swollen, hyperemic and has stringyfoul smelling milk upon use of a stripplate. The left vulvular lip is enlarged to twice the size of the right side.. Rec­tal palpation reveals an attached mass 12 inches in diameter under the lumbar vertebrae. The farmer reported the cow had a heifer calf one month pre­viously with no apparent difficulty. To confirm your diagnosis, you draw an unclotted blood sample and take it back to your clinic and run a hemogram. What is your diagnosis and recom­mendations to the farmer?

Case #2 A client brings a male Great Dane to

your clinic and the dog is in much pain.He is 8 years old and has recently developed posterior ataxia. The toenails are worn off and its paws are thick­ened and inflammed as the dog's feet have been knuckling over as he walks.Further physical examination revealed the dog was in great pain and would try to bite each time he was handled. The lungs were clear and the heart sounded normal on auscultation. Urin­alysis indicated a specific gravity of 1.015, pH of 6.5, albumin of 100 mgm./100 ml. and slightly positive for bile. The results were negative for glucose and occult blood in the urine. Urinary sediment examination revealed 0-2 large epithelial cells/HPF, 0-2 WBC/

HPF, and 2-4 small epithelial cells/ HPF. Also, occasional granular casts were observed. The blood urea nitrogen was 19.6 mgm./lOO ml.

The dog was radiographed and the areas around the vertebrae gave clear impressions with no evidence of calci­fied discs or inflammation. The dog-was put on high levels of Butazolidone and aspirin, but the dog got progres­sively worse. The owner requested thedog be euthanized. A postmortem was performed with subsequent histopathol­ogical examination and the diagnosis was confirmed. What is your diag­nosis?

Case #3 A Yorkshire sow, in a barn with four

others, began losing pigs one week post­partum, until eight of the litter of four­teen had died. These pigs developed yel­low diarrhea at nine days of age, butthe other sows and pigs were healthy.Iron and neomycin were administered to all pigs shortly after birth. One of the diseased pigs was presented for necropsy at nine days of age.

The intestines grossly appeared yel­low and were fluid filled. The mesen­teric blood vessels and much of the intestinal wall were congested. The wall of the spiral colon was hem­orrhagic. The stomach contained cur­dled milk and the intestines were filled with yellow, watery fluid.

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ANNOUNCEMENT Plans are being formulated with the

Gaines Dog Research Center to hold a symposium on canine and feline nu­trition early in 1969. Tentative planswill call for a February or March date.

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ALPHA PSI NEWSBY JAY FORSYTH

The rush program consisting of dailylunches and three social events was successful again this year. Although lastyear's luau was considered tremendous,Mr. and Mrs. Stan Eichelberger and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buck with the help ofmany of the active brothers and wivesmade this year's Hawaiian luau even more spectacular. Actives, rushees and faculty enjoyed roast pig, barbecued chicken, fried rice, salad, fruit and drink.

The annual rushee stag was held at Bash Recreation. After a slight warm up period, Dr. Barry Prynn won the golf driving contest with an unbeliev­able blast of 56V2 yards.

To wind up rush week, a dance was held at the Macedonian Hall featuring the Revelations.

The Brothers wish to welcome and recognize those men pledging Alpha Psi this year: Joseph Becka, Frank Braum, John Brees, Bill Czajkowski, Tom DeVincentis, Mike Dillon, John Godfrey, Ray Grieselhuber, Gary Hauptmann, Jeff Hess, Jim Jarchow, Earl Kittle, Tim Lawson, Jim Lehnerd, Bill Nelson, Bill Paull, Jim Peters, Howard Rennecker, Steve Seps, Dave Spidler, Bob Stanbery, Chuck St. Jean,

Terry Teeple, Gary Thrasher, John Weske, Clyde Wilson, Ed Winderl, Ray Stamper, and Norm Lazor.

Homecoming, despite the loss of thefootball game in the last seconds, start­ed out successfully with hors d'ouvres and cocktails at the house. Due to the efforts of Stan Eichelberger and Tom Burke the facilities of the ImperialHouse were made available for a won­derful evening of dining and dancing.

Sports got off to a roaring start again this year with Herb Betts at the helm. After winning all of its divisiongames the football team is looking for­ward to the championship playoff.

The National Convention, held at The University of Pennsylvania in Philadel­phia, was attended by Bob Temple, RonMontgomery, Jim Gunther, Ed Stoter, and Gary Baumer. Thanks to the work of these men Alpha Chapter has re­ceived the honor of being the host ofthe 1968 Convention.

Diagnosis #1 Your diagnosis is malignant lym­

phoma with acute mastitis secondarily.The hemogram had 97% lymphocytes and 3% segmented neutrophils. You inform the farmer that the cow has Leukemia and is unfit for human food. The cow should be sent to a rendering plant or destroyed and buried on the farm. No successful treatment has ever been devised for the disease.

Diagnosis #2 The diagnosis was pachymeningitis.

Diagnosis #3 Colibacillosis

Etiology Escherichia coli

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SURGEONS TO PRESENT COURSE IN SMALLANIMAL ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Des Plaines, Illinois — A two and one half day course in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery will be presented by five outstanding veterinary sur­geons at the 86th Annual Convention of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association on February 25-27, 1968 at the LaSalle Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.

They are: Dr. Wade 0. Brinker, Michigan State University ; Dr. Jacques Jenny, University of Pennsylvania; Dr. Donald L. Piermattei, Colorado State University; Dr. R. L. Rudy, Ohio State University, and Dr. W. G. Whittick, Ontario Veterinary College.

Their presentations and demonstra­tions will include the latest techniques and research findings in orthopedic

surgery. Twenty two different topics will be discussed.

Veterinarians are extended an invita­tion to attend the Illinois convention and may obtain the meeting program by writing to Dr. C. B. Hostetler, Ex­ecutive Secretary, Illinois State Veteri­nary Medical Association, 1385 Whit-comb Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.

"Mandibular Wiring" — Dr. R. L. Rudy

"Surgical Removal of the Anconeal Process" — Dr. R. L. Rudy

"Management of Growth Deformities of the Radius and Ulna" — Dr. R. L. Rudy

"Stabilization of the Stifle Joint" — Dr. R. L. Rudv

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