JAVMA Index Volume 228 - Journal of the American Veterinary

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Index for Volume 228No. 1 – 12 January – June 2006

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JAVMA, Vol 228, No. 1–12, January–June, 2006 Index 1

AAbbeyVet Export LtdBayer announces injunction against illegal importation, 1656

Academy of Veterinary DentistryCelebrate pet dental health in February, 33Veterinary Dental Forum, 837

Acclimation CertificatesBoard revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470

AccreditationVeterinary technician shortages [GR Leff], 2006;228:1321

Letter: Appreciates efforts to expand veterinary technicianprograms [JP O’Mara], 2006;228:1860

Education council schedules site visits, 14USDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489Education council schedules site visits, 833Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474Survey will assess knowledge necessary for certification, 1645

ActsAmerican Horse Slaughter Prevention ActExecutive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profes-

sion, 169Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Animal Fighting Prohibition ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Animal Welfare ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Antifreeze Bittering ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Great Cats and Rare Canids ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Inhumane Trapping Prevention ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Pet Safety and Production ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Veterinary Practice ActsCalifornia city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333

Animal User Drug Fee ActFDA seeks comment on Animal Drug User Fee Act, 335

Veterinary Workforce Expansion ActCDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173Comments sought on microchipping, 1316FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians,

1468Agricultural recommendations considered, 1475Veterinary academe evaluates animal use in education, 1481Still going a hundred years later, 1651

AdvantageMerial, Bayer end lawsuits over advertising, 335Bayer announces injunction against illegal importation, 1656

AdvantixMerial, Bayer end lawsuits over advertising, 335Bayer announces injunction against illegal importation, 1656

Adverse Event ReportingBoard debates policy points on medicinal products, 1473

AdvertisingMerial, Bayer end lawsuits over advertising, 335

AfghanistanReport on Iraq and Afghanistan comes forward, 178US veterinarians help jump-start Afghan animal health clinic,

827US Army veterinarians wage unconventional campaign abroad,

1843

AflatoxinContaminated food leads to death, illness in dozens of dogs,

334Diamond Pet Foods narrows recall after aflatoxin tests, 490FDA report shows how company missed toxin that killed dogs,

829

AfricaSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16

AggressionCalifornia allows cities to adopt breed-specific legislation, 343

Agricultural Cooperative Development International (ACDI)Associations: Dr. Elizabeth A. Krushinskie, 1851

AlabamaEducation council schedules site visits, 14Merial, Bayer end lawsuits over advertising, 335Tuskegee appoints Habtemariam as dean, 677Education council schedules site visits, 833Alumnus donates $1 million for Auburn professorship, 1005Auburn receives $1 million for diabetes research, 1850

Alpharma Animal HealthVeterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325

Alternative and Complementary MedicinePolicy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

Alternatives to Use of Animals in EducationVeterinary academe evaluates animal use in education, 1481

American Animal Health Association (AAHA)Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)AAHA updates canine vaccination guidelines, 1172Once a vet tech, now AAHA president, 1652When caring too much is an occupational hazard, 1653American Animal Hospital Association, 1671

American Association for the Advancement of Sciences(AAAS)

Veterinary ethics in review, 1318

Index to News

American Association for the Prevention of Cruelty toAnimals (ASPCA)

Organizations: RK Anderson, 836

American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170AAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337Brokken named AAEP president, 340Individuals honored at AAEP convention, 348

American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)Attendance nearly doubles at feline conference, 342AAFP speaker advocates a new view of cats, 344Grooming feline practitioners in business savvy, 345

American Association of Laboratory Animal Science(AALAS)

AAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337

American Association of Public Health Veterinarians(AAPHV)

CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173

American Association of Retired Veterinarians (AARV)Not enough hours in the day, 671

American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV)Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315Prognostications for swine medicine, 1324Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325AASV president leads attack on deadly disease, 1326

American Association of Veterinary Clinicians (AAVC)Associations: Dr. Andrea Balch, 1671Associations: Dr. Colin Sereda, 1671Associations: Dr. Leah Cohn, 1671

American Association of Veterinary Immunologists (AAVI)CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling, 1003

American Association of Veterinary LaboratoryDiagnosticians (AAVLD)

Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170AVMA backs laboratory consortium, 177USAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system,

1002Organizations (meetings), 1006

American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP)CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling, 1003

American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV)American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, 21Zoo veterinarians seek papers for conference, 347

American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, 497

American College Health Association (ACHA)Depression among students on the rise, 1478

American College of Theriogenologists (ACT)Web sites share veterinary images, 1656

American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists (ACVA)American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists, 188

American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB)American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, 21

American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (ACVM)CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling, 1003AASV president leads attack on deadly disease, 1326

American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, 188

American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP)Coalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20Joint pathology meetings, 677

American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine(ACVPM)

CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173

American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR)American College of Veterinary Radiology, 497

American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS)American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1177

American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM)American College of Zoological Medicine, 188

American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

American Fisheries Society (AFS)AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

American Heartworm SocietyHeartworm guidelines developed for dog, cat survivors of

Katrina, 154

American Horse Slaughter Prevention ActExecutive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

American Humane Association (AHA)AVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

American Medical Association (AMA)Veterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491

American Red CrossSummit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835

American Registry of PathologyBoard appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(ASPCA)

AVMA releases new brochure on household hazards, 336Danger to dogs from cocoa bean mulch put in perspective,

1644Charity awards $2.3 million for disaster relief, 1849

American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology(ASVCP)

Joint pathology meetings, 677

American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

American Society of Veterinary Medical AssociationExecutives (ASVMAE)

Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC)Celebrate pet dental health in February, 336Veterinary Dental Forum, 837

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American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS)Celebrate pet dental health in February, 336Veterinary Dental Forum, 837

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)AVMA preserves pieces of the past, 831CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173

American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)AVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

AVMA seeks nominees for new award honoring lifework inresearch, 14

Summarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15Executive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169Committee explores possible expansion of VMAT program, 174VetPals inventory replenished, 185VMATs receive recognition, donation, 336New forms available for disaster relief, 490Chicago VMA, 837AVMA to host disaster summit this May, 1166Summit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835VMATs earn public service award, 1840

American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZAA)Petition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws, 1169

America’s Healthy HorseAAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337

Animal Agriculture Alliance (AAA)Chicago bans sale of foie gras, 1848

Animal Co-Products Research and Education Center(ACREC)

Research, educational center promotes animal coproducts, 1848

Animal Drug Availability ActStill going a hundred years later, 1651

Animal Drug User Fee ActFDA seeks comment on Animal Drug User Fee Act, 335

Animal Emergency Response NetworkSummarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15

Animal Fighting Prohibition ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Animal HealthChristian Veterinary Mission contributes volumes to developing

countries, 17

Animal Health Institute (AHI)AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA)FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317Reminder: ECP not approved for use in animals, 1468Board debates policy points on medicinal products, 1473

Animal Poison Control CenterAVMA releases new brochure on household hazards, 336

Animal RightsLeaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664Jury to militant animal rights group: guilty, 1167Petition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws, 1169Veterinary ethics in review, 1318AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

Animal Science Image GalleryWeb sites share veterinary images, 1656

Animal TestingEuropean industries plan to reduce animal testing, 341

Animal TransportAPHIS seeks input on quarantine rules for exotic Newcastle

disease, 1483

Animal Transport Association (ATA)VMATs earn public service award, 1840

Animal WelfareHeartworm guidelines developed for dog, cat survivors of

Katrina, 154Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170NIH requests information on care of laboratory animals, 173AVMA to lead national disaster summit, 174Funding for ILAR pain report approved, 177AVMA supports biotechnology-derived veterinary medicinal

products, 178Animal research, stem cell positions approved, 182California city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333AVMA board expedites Animal Welfare Advisory Group, 659Petition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws, 1169Veterinary ethics in review, 1318Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325AASV president leads attack on deadly disease, 1326AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance

changes, 1472Educational booklet promotes healthy animals, 16552006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837Animal welfare governance [BV Beaver], 1841Kentucky Equine Humane Center established, 1845

Animal Welfare ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Comments sought on microchipping, 1316Veterinary academe evaluates animal use in education, 1481

Animal Drug User Fee ActStill going a hundred years later, 1651

AntifreezeLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Antifreeze Bittering ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Anti-inflammatory DrugsMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

Antimicrobial ResistanceSalmonella, fish tank link found, 1322

AntimicrobialsEurope bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496Monograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660Aquatic antimicrobial use guidelines released, 835Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325FAO addresses antimicrobials in aquaculture, 1655

AppointmentsIdaho agriculture department has interim state veterinarian, 187Tuskegee appoints Habtemariam as dean, 677Oregon State names interim dean, 836Chaddock resigns as GRD director; Lutschaunig steps in, 997Florida dean leaves to head Tennessee agriculture, 1005Western conference launches new programs, 1175Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476


AVMA fills top two Animal Welfare Division positions, 1643Smith to step down after second term as Cornell dean, 1670Tufts names Kochevar as new dean, 1670Hoblet to head Mississippi veterinary college, 1849Lautner leading National Veterinary Services Laboratories,

1849Associations: Dr. Elizabeth A. Krushinskie, 1851

AquacultureAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Animal waste, legislation among aquaculture issues boardaddresses, 179

Aquatic antimicrobial use guidelines released, 835Aquatic veterinarian, diagnostic laboratory databases now

available online, 1001FAO addresses antimicrobials in aquaculture, 1655

AquaVetMedAquatic veterinarian, diagnostic laboratory databases now

available online, 1001

ArchivesAVMA preserves pieces of the past, 831

ArizonaVesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19

ArtworkArtists draw inspiration from animals for exhibition, 1669

Assistance AnimalsBoard acts on human-animal bond issues, 175Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

Association for Assessment and Accreditation ofLaboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC)

Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

Association Forum of ChicagolandAVMA recognizes Martin Luther King Jr Day, 177

Association for Women Veterinarians (AWV)Not enough hours in the day, 671

Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges(AAVMC)

Report on Iraq and Afghanistan comes forward, 178Chaddock resigns as GRD director; Lutschaunig steps in, 997CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173Organizations: Lance E Perryman, 1328Veterinary academe evaluates animal use in education, 1481

Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)AVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Association of Veterinary Epidemiology and PreventiveMedicine (AVEPM)

CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling, 1003

Association of Veterinary Practice ManagementConsultants and Advisors (AVPMCA)

Not enough hours in the day, 671

AustraliaEducation council schedules site visits, 14

AustriaCats contract avian influenza virus, 1165

AvermectinMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

Avian InfluenzaAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11British journals explore link between animal, human health, 186Security a priority in president’s 2007 budget, 998Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian

influenza, 999Federal government creates Web site on pandemic influenza,

1000Cats contract avian influenza virus, 1165FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317Maryland starts poultry registration program, 1654

AvilamycinEurope bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496

AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS)AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

AVMA Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee (AALC)AVMA supports biotechnology-derived veterinary medicinal

products, 178NIAA sponsorship, biotechnology policy approved, 179Agricultural recommendations considered, 1475Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

AVMA Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC)AVMA board expedites Animal Welfare Advisory Group, 659Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance

changes, 1472

AVMA Animal Welfare Committee (AWC)Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Funding for ILAR pain report approved, 177AVMA board expedites Animal Welfare Advisory Group, 659AVMA framing advice on keeping wild animals as pets, 1471Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance

changes, 1472Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476Animal welfare governance [BV Beaver], 1841

AVMA Animal Welfare DivisionAVMA fills top two Animal Welfare Division positions, 1643Summit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835Animal welfare governance [BV Beaver], 1841

AVMA Animal Welfare Governance Task ForceAVMA board expedites Animal Welfare Advisory Group, 659Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance

changes, 1472

AVMA Annual ConventionAVMA seeks nominees for new award honoring lifework in

research, 14Convention speaker honorariums, registration rates to increase

in 2007, 181AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group

Health & Life Insurance Trust], 1842

AVMA AnswersVeterinary technician shortages [GR Leff], 2006;228:1321


Preparation for position as AVMA Treasurer [BD Marsh], 182Shortage of veterinarians [RK Mahr], 493Zoonoses resources for the companion animal practitioner [HE

Childers], 830


Parting thoughts from Dr. Carlson [RA Carlson], 1479Animal welfare governance [BV Beaver], 1841

AVMA Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee (AVMC)Animal waste, legislation among aquaculture issues board

addresses, 179Aquatic antimicrobial use guidelines released, 835Board revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

AVMA AuxiliaryFitness unleashed, 13AVMA to roll out National Pet Week campaign, 829

AVMA/AVMF Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMATs)Summarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15Executive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169Committee explores possible expansion of VMAT program, 174VMATs receive recognition, donation, 336AVMA to host disaster summit this May, 1166Summit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835VMATs earn public service award, 1840

AVMA BylawsProposed bylaws published for AVMA members, 1645

AVMA CandidatesVision to lead, 661

AVMA Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee (CPAC)The truth about serum [E Curry-Galvin et al], 669Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

AVMA Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues(CDEI)

Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170AVMA to lead national disaster summit, 174Committee explores possible expansion of VMAT program, 174AVMA backs laboratory consortium, 177Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

AVMA Committee on Environmental Agencies (CEA)Improving energy use in veterinary clinics, 1169

AVMA Committee on Environmental Issues (CEI)Positions on foreign disease vectors, feral cats revised, 173Animal waste, legislation among aquaculture issues board

addresses, 179Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

AVMA Committee on the Human-Animal Bond (H-AB)Board acts on human-animal bond issues, 175Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education andActivities (CVTEA)

Veterinary technician shortages [GR Leff], 2006;228:1321Letter: Appreciates efforts to expand veterinary technicianprograms [JP O’Mara], 2006;228:1860


AVMA Congressional Science and Executive BranchFellowship Program

Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

AVMA Constitution and BylawsLeaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664Redrafted AVMA bylaws on final approach to HOD, 1477Proposed bylaws published for AVMA members, 1645

AVMA Constitution and Bylaws see AVMA Bylaws

AVMA Convention Management and Program Committee(CMPC)

Convention speaker honorariums, registration rates to increasein 2007, 181


AVMA Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents(COBTA)

Public health policies updated, reaffirmed, 175AVMA supports biotechnology-derived veterinary medicinal

products, 178The truth about serum [E Curry-Galvin et al], 669Board debates policy points on medicinal products, 1473

AVMA Council on Communications (COC)Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

AVMA Council on Education (COE)Education council schedules site visits, 14, 833Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474Agricultural recommendations considered, 1475

AVMA Council on Public Health and Regulatory VeterinaryMedicine (CPHRVM)

Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Board acts on human-animal bond issues, 175New policy on national animal ID system approved, 180AVMA framing advice on keeping wild animals as pets, 1471Agricultural recommendations considered, 1475

AVMA Council on Research (COR)AVMA seeks nominees for new award honoring lifework in

research, 14Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Reminder: AVMA seeks nominees for new research award, 178Animal research, stem cell positions approved, 182

AVMA Council on Veterinary Service (CVS)Executive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169Veterinary services-related recommendations addressed, 177Microchipping of companion animals addressed, 180Board revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470Policy revisions on animal identification touch on data security,

1472

AVMA Educational Commission for Foreign VeterinaryGraduates (ECFVG)

Board approves changes to ECFVG program, 181Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476Survey will assess knowledge necessary for certification, 1645

AVMA Education and Research DivisionEducation council schedules site visits, 14Animal research, stem cell positions approved, 182Education council schedules site visits, 833Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474

AVMA Executive Board (EB)AVMA seeks nominees for new award honoring lifework in

research, 14AVMA board expedites Animal Welfare Advisory Group, 659Fobian, Cohn elected to AVMA Executive Board, 1319District I to elect board member, 1320AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468Redrafted AVMA bylaws on final approach to HOD, 1477

November 17-19, 2005:Executive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profes-

sion, 169Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170


Positions on foreign disease vectors, feral cats revised, 173AVMA to lead national disaster summit, 174Committee explores possible expansion of VMAT program,

174Board acts on human-animal bond issues, 175Public health policies updated, reaffirmed, 175Board tackles income issues in veterinary profession, 176AVMA backs laboratory consortium, 177AVMA recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 177Funding for ILAR pain report approved, 177Veterinary services-related recommendations addressed,

177AVMA supports biotechnology-derived veterinary medicinal

products, 178Reminder: AVMA seeks nominees for new research award,

178Report on Iraq and Afghanistan comes forward, 178Animal waste, legislation among aquaculture issues board

addresses, 179NIAA sponsorship, biotechnology policy approved, 179Microchipping of companion animals addressed, 180New policy on national animal ID system approved, 180PAC contribution levels to be updated on AVMA dues

invoice, 180Board approves changes to ECFVG program, 181Convention speaker honorariums, registration rates to

increase in 2007, 181Animal research, stem cell positions approved, 182Preparation for position as AVMA Treasurer [BD Marsh], 182

March 30 - April 1, 2006:Board covers a lot of ground, 1467Board revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470AVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and pro-

grams, 2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

AVMA framing advice on keeping wild animals as pets, 1471Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance

changes, 1472Policy revisions on animal identification touch on data securi-

ty, 1472Board debates policy points on medicinal products, 1473Policy actions––and definitions––approved, 1474Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474Agricultural recommendations considered, 1475Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

AVMA FinancesExecutive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession, 169PAC contribution levels to be updated on AVMA dues invoice, 180Convention speaker honorariums, registration rates to increase

in 2007, 181Preparation for position as AVMA Treasurer [BD Marsh], 182Board covers a lot of ground, 14672006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837

AVMA Food Safety Advisory Committee (FSAC)New policy on national animal ID system approved, 180Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

AVMA FormsBoard revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470

AVMA Governance Performance Review Committee(GPRC)

AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

AVMA Governmental Relations Division (GRD)Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170AVMAPAC hosts fundraiser for Senate candidate, 187

Chaddock resigns as GRD director; Lutschaunig steps in, 997AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust (GHLIT)Veterinarians seeking human rabies vaccinations, titer tests,

have options, 2006;228:996Letter: Seeks to clear up misunderstandings on humanrabies vaccinations [MG Groves], 2006;228:1676

Professional overhead expense insurance [AVMA Group Healthand Life Insurance], 184

Health Savings Accounts benefit members [AVMA GroupHealth and Life Insurance Trust], 494

Is disability insurance right for you? [AVMA Group Health andLife Insurance Trust (GHLIT)], 832

Insurance planning vital to veterinarians’ financial future [AVMAGroup Health and Life Insurance Trust], 1173

Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476Depression among students on the rise, 1478Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group


AVMA GuidelinesVeterinary services-related recommendations addressed, 177Board revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470Board debates policy points on medicinal products, 1473Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

AVMA HeadquartersAVMA preserves pieces of the past, 831

AVMA/Heifer International Tsunami Relief MatchingPartnership

Heifer continues to aid tsunami-affected countries, 674

AVMA House Advisory Committee (HAC)Board covers a lot of ground, 1467AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468Redrafted AVMA bylaws on final approach to HOD, 1477

AVMA House of Delegates (HOD)AVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Redrafted AVMA bylaws on final approach to HOD, 1477Proposed bylaws published for AVMA members, 16452006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837

AVMA House of Delegates Informational AssemblyAVMA board expedites Animal Welfare Advisory Group, 659Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664

AVMA Judicial Council (JC)Redrafted AVMA bylaws on final approach to HOD, 1477

AVMA Legislative Advisory Committee (LAC)Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Reminder: AVMA seeks nominees for new research award, 178Europe bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

AVMA LiaisonsAVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research AwardReminder: AVMA seeks nominees for new research award, 178

AVMA Member Services Committee (MSC)New member classifications in the AVMA member database [RJ

LoGiudice], 667Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476


AVMA Membership and Field Services DivisionVeterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664

AVMA National Animal Disaster SummitExecutive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169AVMA to lead national disaster summit, 174AVMA to host disaster summit this May, 1166Summit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835

AVMA PoliciesPolicy revisions on animal identification touch on data security,

1472

AVMA OfficersExecutive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169Preparation for position as AVMA Treasurer [BD Marsh], 182Shortage of veterinarians [RK Mahr], 493Vision to lead, 661For Hendrix, teaching is a way of life, 997Animal welfare governance [BV Beaver], 1841

AVMA PAC Policy BoardBoard appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

AVMA-Pfizer Business Practices StudyNot enough hours in the day, 671

AVMA PLITVeterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646

AVMA PoliciesPositions on foreign disease vectors, feral cats revised, 173Board acts on human-animal bond issues, 175New policy on national animal ID system approved, 180PAC contribution levels to be updated on AVMA dues invoice,

180AVMA framing advice on keeping wild animals as pets, 1471Policy revisions on animal identification touch on data security,

1472Board debates policy points on medicinal products, 1473Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474USDA announces timeline for National Animal Identification

System, 1645

AVMA Political Action Committee (AVMA-PAC)PAC contribution levels to be updated on AVMA dues invoice,

180AVMAPAC hosts fundraiser for Senate candidate, 187

AVMA Position StatementsLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Positions on foreign disease vectors, feral cats revised, 173Board acts on human-animal bond issues, 175Public health policies updated, reaffirmed, 175Veterinary services-related recommendations addressed, 177AVMA supports biotechnology-derived veterinary medicinal

products, 178Animal waste, legislation among aquaculture issues board

addresses, 179NIAA sponsorship, biotechnology policy approved, 179Animal research, stem cell positions approved, 182California city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333Shortage of veterinarians [RK Mahr], 493Board revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

AVMA Principles of Veterinary Medical EthicsKansas suspends veterinarian for drug reselling, 1482

AVMA RecommendationsExecutive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169Microchipping of companion animals addressed, 180

AVMA Resolutions2006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837

AVMA Scientific Activities DivisionUSDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489Europe bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496

AVMA SesquitennialAVMA preserves pieces of the past, 831

AVMA StaffAVMA recognizes Martin Luther King Jr Day, 177Chaddock resigns as GRD director; Lutschaunig steps in, 997Former AVMA convention manager dies at 83, 1178AVMA fills top two Animal Welfare Division positions, 1643

AVMA State Advocacy Committee (SAC)Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

AVMA Strategic Planning Committee (SPC)Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

AVMA Task Force on CommunicationsPolicy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

AVMA Task Force on Veterinary Infrastructure in Iraq andAfghanistan

Report on Iraq and Afghanistan comes forward, 178

AVMA Veterinary Leadership ConferenceAVMA board expedites Animal Welfare Advisory Group, 659Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664

AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference PlanningCommittee (VLCPC)


AVMA Veterinary Leadership Experience (VLE)Depression among students on the rise, 1478Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646

AVMA Web SiteAquatic veterinarian, diagnostic laboratory databases now


AwardsAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

AVMA seeks nominees for new award honoring lifework inresearch, 14

American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, 21Washington State VMA, 22Reminder: AVMA seeks nominees for new research award, 178American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists, 188American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, 188Illinois State VMA, 188New Mexico VMA, 189Government: Charles W Beard, 348Individuals honored at AAEP convention, 348American College of Veterinary Radiology, 497Rhode Island VMA, 497Learning opportunities abound at North American conference,

675Academia: Demarious Frey, 676


Academia: Jesse Frey, 676Academia: Martin Frey, 676Academia: Merwin Frey, 676Academia: Robert Hentzler, 676Academia: Russell Frey, 676Academia: William Griffing, 676Industry: Alfred M Legendre, 676Practice: Gail C Golab, 676Practice: Kent D McClure, 676Practice: Lyle P Vogel, 676Practice: Peter J Pascoe, 676Joint pathology meetings, 677Maine VMA, 678Utah VMA, 678Academia: Alex Hogg, 836Government: R Mark Simpson, 836Organizations: Maggie Milligan, 836Organizations: RK Anderson, 836Organizations: Ronald M Kelpe, 836Chicago VMA, 837International Embryo Transfer Society, 837Veterinary Dental Forum, 837Kansas VMA, 838Michigan VMA, 838Missouri VMA, 839Nebraska VMA, 839CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling, 1003Tennessee renames hospital after founding veterinary dean,

1004Government: W Ray Waters, 1005Industry: Robert A Smith, 1005Industry: Ron Prestage, 1005Academia: James G Fox, 1006Academia: Louisiana State University’s Equine Health Studies

Program, 1006Academia: Marion Hammarlund, 1006Academia: Nicholas H Booth, 1006Organizations: Bob Hillman, 1006Organizations: Dr Willer, 1006Organizations: J Lee Alley, 1006Organizations: Lowell Barnes, 1006Organizations: Maryhelen Barnes, 1006Organizations: Patricia Blanchard, 1006Connecticut VMA, 1007Indiana VMA, 1007Western conference launches new programs, 1175Delaware VMA, 1177Texas VMA, 1177Academia: Maria Julia Bevilaqua Felippe Flaminio, 1328Montana VMA, 1328Organizations: Catherine E Dewey, 1328Organizations: James E Collins, 1328Organizations: Lance E Perryman, 1328Organizations: Mark FitzSimmons, 1328New Jersey VMA, 1329Academe: Dr. Al W. Stinson, 1484Academe: Dr. Billy D. Connolly, 1484Academe: Dr. James R. McClearen, 1484Academe: Dr. Katrin Hinrichs, 1484Academe: Dr. Lee M. Myers, 1484Academe: Dr. Leigh E. Glerum, 1484Academe: Dr. Stephen L. Bowen, 1484Tennessee VMA, 1484Oregon VMA, 1485Student AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment,

1648American Animal Hospital Association, 1671Associations: Dr. Andrea Balch, 1671Associations: Dr. Colin Sereda, 1671Associations: Dr. Leah Cohn, 1671Government: Dr. Ralph D. King, 1671VMATs earn public service award, 1840VMA of New York City, 1850

Academia: Dr. Charles Martin, 1851Academia: Dr. Doug Butchart, 1851Academia: Dr. Kenneth Sinibaldi, 1851Academia: Dr. Loren Koller, 1851Academia: Dr. Marc Mattix, 1851Academia: Dr. Steve Haskins, 1851Government: Dr. James C. Kile, 1851Government: Dr. Katherine A. Feldman, 1851

BBacteriologyStreptococcus suis in pigs causes meningitis in a human, 1483Reagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists, 1836

Banfield, The Pet HospitalSponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646Watching for signs, symptoms of disease, 1846

Bayer Animal HealthMerial, Bayer end lawsuits over advertising, 335

Bayer HealthCare LLCBayer announces injunction against illegal importation, 1656

BehaviorCalifornia allows cities to adopt breed-specific legislation, 343Depression among students on the rise, 1478When caring too much is an occupational hazard, 1653

BelgiumUS Army veterinarians wage unconventional campaign abroad,

1843

BiosecurityHoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11Summer course offers training in foreign animal diseases, 347Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense

Facility, 660Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664Security a priority in president’s 2007 budget, 998Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474Agricultural recommendations considered, 14752006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837Watching for signs, symptoms of disease, 1846

BiotechnologyAVMA supports biotechnology-derived veterinary medicinal

products, 178NIAA sponsorship, biotechnology policy approved, 179

BitesCalifornia allows cities to adopt breed-specific legislation, 343

BloodThe truth about serum [E Curry-Galvin et al], 669

Blood BanksThe truth about serum [E Curry-Galvin et al], 669

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica IncSwine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315

Borrelia burgdorferiPractitioners can promote Prevent Lyme in Dogs Month, 1000

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)Canadian BSE case sparks investigation, 835BSE found in Alabama, 1166Canada: BSE confirmed in dairy cow, 1654

Bristol-Myers SquibbCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20


British Medical JournalBritish journals explore link between animal, human health, 186

British Veterinary Association (BVA)British journals explore link between animal, human health, 186

BromidesMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

BrucellosisPolicy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

BurnoutWhen caring too much is an occupational hazard, 1653

CCalicivirusUse of antiviral drug in dogs sparks concern, 660

CaliforniaCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20California city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333UC-Davis offers testing for canine influenza virus, 334California allows cities to adopt breed-specific legislation, 343University of California receives $13 million for scholarships,

347Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474Depression among students on the rise, 14782006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837

Calls for NominationsReminder: AVMA seeks nominees for new research award, 178

Calls for PapersAAEP calls for 2006 convention papers, 339Zoo veterinarians seek papers for conference, 347

Calls for ProposalsGrants for feline health studies available, 1480

CanadaSummer course offers training in foreign animal diseases, 347Canadian BSE case sparks investigation, 835Student AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment,

1648Canada: BSE confirmed in dairy cow, 1654

CandidatesFor Hendrix, teaching is a way of life, 997

Canine InfluenzaUC-Davis offers testing for canine influenza virus, 334Use of antiviral drug in dogs sparks concern, 660

CareersNot enough hours in the day, 671CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173Parting thoughts from Dr. Carlson [RA Carlson], 1479Michigan State alumnus establishes research scholarship, 1850

Catholic University of AmericaAVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

CattleUSDA starts rolling out animal identification numbers, 1317

Cat Wellness MonthAttendance nearly doubles at feline conference, 342

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)CDC seeks comments on Health Protection Research Guide,

12

Heartworm guidelines developed for dog, cat survivors ofKatrina, 154

Zoonoses resources for the companion animal practitioner [HEChilders], 830

CDC on the offensive to stamp out rodent virus, 995Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian

influenza, 999CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173Salmonella, fish tank link found, 1322AVMA framing advice on keeping wild animals as pets, 1471AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group

Health & Life Insurance Trust], 1842Watching for signs, symptoms of disease, 1846Government: Dr. James C. Kile, 1851

Certificates of Veterinary InspectionVeterinary services-related recommendations addressed, 177USDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489Board revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470

ChimpanzeesOhio State retires chimpanzees, 1168

ChinaSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16Streptococcus suis in pigs causes meningitis in a human, 1483

Christian Veterinary MissionChristian Veterinary Mission contributes volumes to developing

countries, 17

CircusesPetition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws, 1169

Client EducationAVMA releases new brochure on household hazards, 336Celebrate pet dental health in February, 336Public service campaign on zoonotic diseases debuts, 1647

Clinical Proficiency Examination (CPE)Western conference launches new programs, 1175

Coalition for Reuniting Pets and FamiliesComments sought on microchipping, 1316

Cocoa Bean ShellsDanger to dogs from cocoa bean mulch put in perspective,

1644

Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food(CCRVDF)


Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs inFoods (CCRVDF)

AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

ColoradoVesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19Coalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20USDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489Academia: James G Fox, 1006Academia: Nicholas H Booth, 1006Organizations: Lance E Perryman, 1328

CommunicationVeterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance

changes, 1472


Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)Web site on zoonotic parasites in dogs and cats debuts, 496

Companion AnimalsSummarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15Morris pledges $4 million for animal health studies in ‘06, 20British journals explore link between animal, human health, 186Web site on zoonotic parasites in dogs and cats debuts, 496Not enough hours in the day, 671Zoonoses resources for the companion animal practitioner [HE

Childers], 830CDC on the offensive to stamp out rodent virus, 995Cats contract avian influenza virus, 1165Campaign focuses on zoonotic disease prevention, 1320Salmonella, fish tank link found, 1322AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474Louisiana attorney general launches HSUS investigation, 1650Summit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835Watching for signs, symptoms of disease, 1846

Comparative MedicineBritish journals explore link between animal, human health, 186Hillary Clinton visits Cornell veterinary college, 1176NC State establishes center for comparative medicine, 1670

CompetitionsAVMA to roll out National Pet Week campaign, 829Campaign focuses on zoonotic disease prevention, 1320Artists draw inspiration from animals for exhibition, 1669

Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases(CRWAD)

CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling, 1003

Congressional Research ServiceAVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

ConnecticutConnecticut VMA, 1007

Consent FormsBoard revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470

ConservationLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Improving energy use in veterinary clinics, 1169

Continuing Veterinary EducationPurdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program

in homeland security, 1171Western conference launches new programs, 1175

Controlled SubstancesDEA revokes pharmacy’s registration [E Curry-Galvin], 1649

Cornell Feline Health CenterCats contract avian influenza virus, 1165

CorrectionsAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Indiana VMA, 2006;228:1007, 1329Tennessee renames hospital after founding veterinary dean,

2006;228:1004, 1329

CredentialsNew member classifications in the AVMA member database [RJ

LoGiudice], 667

CrimeJury to militant animal rights group: guilty, 1167

CurriculumPurdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program

in homeland security, 1171

Cutting Edge ProductsSponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646

DDatabasesAquatic veterinarian, diagnostic laboratory databases now

available online, 1001Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315USDA to start Swine 2006, Dairy 2997 studies, 1323Web sites share veterinary images, 1656

DeathsFormer AVMA convention manager dies at 83, 1178

DeclawingCalifornia city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333

DelawareVision to lead, 661Delaware VMA, 1177

DemographicsNew member classifications in the AVMA member database [RJ

LoGiudice], 667

DepressionDepression among students on the rise, 1478

DiabetesAuburn receives $1 million for diabetes research, 1850

Diagnostic LaboratoriesAquatic veterinarian, diagnostic laboratory databases now

available online, 1001Texas laboratory expands with mobile trailer, 1001USAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system,

1002

Diagnostic TestingUC-Davis offers testing for canine influenza virus, 334Texas laboratory expands with mobile trailer, 1001AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group

Health & Life Insurance Trust], 1842Watching for signs, symptoms of disease, 1846

Diamond Pet FoodsContaminated food leads to death, illness in dozens of dogs,


829

DiplomatesAmerican College of Veterinary Behaviorists, 21American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists, 188American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, 188American College of Zoological Medicine, 188American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, 497American College of Veterinary Radiology, 497CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling, 1003American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1177

DisastersSummarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15Heartworm guidelines developed for dog, cat survivors of

Katrina, 154Executive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170


AVMA to lead national disaster summit, 174VetPals inventory replenished, 185Grants to veterinarians who suffered losses from the storms,

186VMATs receive recognition, donation, 336New forms available for disaster relief, 490Texas VMA establishes fund to assist injured veterinarian, 497Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664Heifer continues to aid tsunami-affected countries, 674NAVTA donates to hurricane relief, 677USDA distributing $1.2 billion in hurricane aid to producers, 834Chicago VMA, 837Texas laboratory expands with mobile trailer, 1001AVMA to host disaster summit this May, 1166Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program

in homeland security, 1171Texas wildfires kill, injure thousands of animals, 1323Louisiana attorney general launches HSUS investigation, 1650Summit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835VMATs earn public service award, 1840Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery in

India [T Wollen], 1844Charity awards $2.3 million for disaster relief, 1849

Distance EducationPurdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program


DiversityAVMA recognizes Martin Luther King Jr Day, 177Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664

DNAResearchers publish dog genome, 341Cornell animal hospital starts DNA bank, 1483

DockingVeterinary services-related recommendations addressed, 177

Dog BitesPolicy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

DonationsSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16Christian Veterinary Mission contributes volumes to developing

countries, 17VMATs receive recognition, donation, 336University of California receives $13 million for scholarships,

347Texas VMA establishes fund to assist injured veterinarian, 497Heifer continues to aid tsunami-affected countries, 674NAVTA donates to hurricane relief, 677US veterinarians help jump-start Afghan animal health clinic,

827AVMA preserves pieces of the past, 831Alumnus donates $1 million for Auburn professorship, 1005Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery in

India [T Wollen], 1844Charity awards $2.3 million for disaster relief, 1849

DoramectinMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

Drost ProjectWeb sites share veterinary images, 1656

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)DEA revokes pharmacy’s registration [E Curry-Galvin], 1649

DrugsBoard acts on human-animal bond issues, 175AVMA supports biotechnology-derived veterinary medicinal

products, 178

FDA seeks comment on Animal Drug User Fee Act, 335Monograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660DEA revokes pharmacy’s registration [E Curry-Galvin], 1649Bayer announces injunction against illegal importation, 1656

EEconomicsBoard tackles income issues in veterinary profession, 176Security a priority in president’s 2007 budget, 9982006 AVMA Biennial Economic Survey in mailboxes soon, 1319

Elanco Animal HealthFDA approves new Micotil label, 490Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325

ElectionsAmerican Association of Zoo Veterinarians, 21Washington State VMA, 22AVMAPAC hosts fundraiser for Senate candidate, 187American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists, 188American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, 188Illinois State VMA, 188New Mexico VMA, 189AAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337Brokken named AAEP president, 340Attendance nearly doubles at feline conference, 342American College of Veterinary Radiology, 497Rhode Island VMA, 497Vision to lead, 661Learning opportunities abound at North American conference,

675Joint pathology meetings, 677Maine VMA, 678Utah VMA, 678Chicago VMA, 837International Embryo Transfer Society, 837Veterinary Dental Forum, 837Kansas VMA, 838Michigan VMA, 838Missouri VMA, 839Nebraska VMA, 839For Hendrix, teaching is a way of life, 997USAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system,

1002CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling, 1003Connecticut VMA, 1007Indiana VMA, 1007Western conference launches new programs, 1175Delaware VMA, 1177Texas VMA, 1177Fobian, Cohn elected to AVMA Executive Board, 1319District I to elect board member, 1320AASV president leads attack on deadly disease, 1326Montana VMA, 1328Organizations: Lance E Perryman, 1328New Jersey VMA, 1329Tennessee VMA, 1484Oregon VMA, 1485Student AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment,

1648Once a vet tech, now AAHA president, 1652American Animal Hospital Association, 1671VMA of New York City, 1850

Electronic IdentificationExecutive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169Microchipping of companion animals addressed, 180USDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664USAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system,

1002


Comments sought on microchipping, 1316USDA starts rolling out animal identification numbers, 1317Prognostications for swine medicine, 1324Policy revisions on animal identification touch on data security,

1472Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474USDA announces timeline for National Animal Identification

System, 1645

Electronic MailVeterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491New member classifications in the AVMA member database [RJ

LoGiudice], 667Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

ElephantsPetition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws, 1169

Eli Lilly and CompanyVeterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325

EmergenciesPurdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program


Emerging Infectious DiseasesUSAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system,

1002Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program


EmploymentVeterinary technician shortages [GR Leff], 2006;228:1321


Not enough hours in the day, 671

EnergyImproving energy use in veterinary clinics, 1169

Energy StarImproving energy use in veterinary clinics, 1169

EnvironmentImproving energy use in veterinary clinics, 1169Danger to dogs from cocoa bean mulch put in perspective,

1644

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Improving energy use in veterinary clinics, 1169

EpidemiologyHoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11CDC seeks comments on Health Protection Research Guide,

12Vesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19Canadian BSE case sparks investigation, 835Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian


1000Texas laboratory expands with mobile trailer, 1001Cats contract avian influenza virus, 1165BSE found in Alabama, 1166Petition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws, 1169Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315Watching for signs, symptoms of disease, 1846

EprinomectinMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

EstoniaSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16

Estradiol Cypionate (ECP)Reminder: ECP not approved for use in animals, 1468

EthicsPetition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws, 1169Veterinary ethics in review, 1318Veterinary academe evaluates animal use in education, 1481Kansas suspends veterinarian for drug reselling, 1482

EuropeEurope bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496Streptococcus suis in pigs causes meningitis in a human, 1483

European Centre for Disease Control and PreventionCats contract avian influenza virus, 1165

European CommissionEuropean industries plan to reduce animal testing, 341

EuthanasiaWhen caring too much is an occupational hazard, 1653

ExhibitionsPolicy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

Experimental Pathology LaboratoriesCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20

Export/ImportAPHIS seeks input on quarantine rules for exotic Newcastle

disease, 1483

Extralabel Drug UseFDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317Reminder: ECP not approved for use in animals, 1468Board debates policy points on medicinal products, 1473

FFamilyNot enough hours in the day, 671

Farmland FoodsVeterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Committee explores possible expansion of VMAT program, 174

FeedEurope bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496BSE found in Alabama, 1166

FellowshipsCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Feral AnimalsPositions on foreign disease vectors, feral cats revised, 173

FishSalmonella, fish tank link found, 1322

FlavophospholipolEurope bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496

FloridaLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170USDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489Use of antiviral drug in dogs sparks concern, 660Learning opportunities abound at North American conference,

675Florida dean leaves to head Tennessee agriculture, 1005


Foie GrasChicago bans sale of foie gras, 1848

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Contaminated food leads to death, illness in dozens of dogs,

334FDA seeks comment on Animal Drug User Fee Act, 335Diamond Pet Foods narrows recall after aflatoxin tests, 490FDA approves new Micotil label, 490The truth about serum [E Curry-Galvin et al], 669FDA report shows how company missed toxin that killed dogs,

829Aquatic antimicrobial use guidelines released, 835FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317Reminder: ECP not approved for use in animals, 1468Board debates policy points on medicinal products, 1473Still going a hundred years later, 1651FAO addresses antimicrobials in aquaculture, 1655

Food Animal IndustryUSDA to start Swine 2006, Dairy 2997 studies, 1323Prognostications for swine medicine, 1324Research, educational center promotes animal coproducts,

1848

Food SafetyCanadian BSE case sparks investigation, 835Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474Streptococcus suis in pigs causes meningitis in a human, 1483

Food Supply Veterinary Medicine CoalitionAgricultural recommendations considered, 1475

Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic LaboratoryVesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19

Foreign Animal DiseasesPositions on foreign disease vectors, feral cats revised, 173Summer course offers training in foreign animal diseases, 347Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense

Facility, 660USAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system,


Foreign Veterinary GraduatesBoard approves changes to ECFVG program, 181Survey will assess knowledge necessary for certification, 1645

Fort Dodge Animal HealthAAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337Attendance nearly doubles at feline conference, 342Campaign focuses on zoonotic disease prevention, 1320Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646

Foundation of Biomedical ResearchAAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337FranceUSDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474

Free-roaming AnimalsPositions on foreign disease vectors, feral cats revised, 173

FrontlineMerial, Bayer end lawsuits over advertising, 335

FundingAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Morris pledges $4 million for animal health studies in ‘06, 20

Executive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,169

Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Board tackles income issues in veterinary profession, 176Funding for ILAR pain report approved, 177Animal waste, legislation among aquaculture issues board

addresses, 179VetPals inventory replenished, 185Grants to veterinarians who suffered losses from the storms,

186FDA seeks comment on Animal Drug User Fee Act, 335VMATs receive recognition, donation, 336University of California receives $13 million for scholarships,

347New forms available for disaster relief, 490USDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668Heifer continues to aid tsunami-affected countries, 674USDA distributing $1.2 billion in hurricane aid to producers, 834Purdue receives $1 million gift toward radiation therapy facility,

836Aquatic veterinarian, diagnostic laboratory databases now

available online, 1001USAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system,

1002Alumnus donates $1 million for Auburn professorship, 1005Improving energy use in veterinary clinics, 1169Prognostications for swine medicine, 1324University of Wisconsin announces influenza institute, 1328Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance

changes, 1472Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474Grants for feline health studies available, 1480Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646Louisiana attorney general launches HSUS investigation, 1650Web sites share veterinary images, 1656Artists draw inspiration from animals for exhibition, 1669NC State establishes center for comparative medicine, 1670Charity awards $2.3 million for disaster relief, 1849Auburn receives $1 million for diabetes research, 1850Michigan State alumnus establishes research scholarship, 1850

GGenderNot enough hours in the day, 671

GeneticsResearchers publish dog genome, 341USDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668Cornell animal hospital starts DNA bank, 1483

GeorgiaAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11Education council schedules site visits, 14, 833Academe: Dr. Al W. Stinson, 1484Academe: Dr. Billy D. Connolly, 1484Academe: Dr. James R. McClearen, 1484Academe: Dr. Katrin Hinrichs, 1484Academe: Dr. Lee M. Myers, 1484Academe: Dr. Stephen L. Bowen, 1484Government: Dr. Ralph D. King, 1671AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group

Health & Life Insurance Trust], 1842Watching for signs, symptoms of disease, 1846

GermanyCats contract avian influenza virus, 1165

GlaxoSmithKlineCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20


Great Cats and Rare Canids ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

“Great Cat Watch”Attendance nearly doubles at feline conference, 342

GrenadaSite visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474

GuidelinesCDC seeks comments on Health Protection Research Guide,

12NIH requests information on care of laboratory animals, 173Veterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491AAHA updates canine vaccination guidelines, 1172

HHanna, JackStudent AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment,

1648

Hartz Mountain CorpVetPals inventory replenished, 185

HawaiiLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Health Level SevenAVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)Health Savings Accounts benefit members [AVMA Group

Health and Life Insurance Trust], 494

Healthy Animals 2010Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

Heifer InternationalHeifer continues to aid tsunami-affected countries, 674Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery in

India [T Wollen], 1844

Henry Schein, IncVMATs receive recognition, donation, 336Henry Schein acquires NLS Animal Health, 1656

Herd HealthUSDA to start Swine 2006, Dairy 2997 studies, 1323

Hill’s Pet NutritionCelebrate pet dental health in February, 336AAFP speaker advocates a new view of cats, 344Michigan VMA, 838

Hoffman-La Roche, IncUse of antiviral drug in dogs sparks concern, 660

HondurasSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16

Horse FactsAAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337

Human-Animal BondFitness unleashed, 13Summarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15University of Missouri opens research center, 20British journals explore link between animal, human health, 186California allows cities to adopt breed-specific legislation, 343Web site on zoonotic parasites in dogs and cats debuts, 496Summit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835

Humane OrganizationsKentucky Equine Humane Center established, 1845

Humane Slaughter ActVeterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325

Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)Veterinary ethics in review, 1318Louisiana attorney general launches HSUS investigation, 1650

Human RelationsParting thoughts from Dr. Carlson [RA Carlson], 1479

Huntingdon Life SciencesJury to militant animal rights group: guilty, 1167

IIdahoVesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19Idaho agriculture department has interim state veterinarian, 187Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646

IllinoisEducation council schedules site visits, 14Coalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20Illinois State VMA, 188Attendance nearly doubles at feline conference, 342California allows cities to adopt breed-specific legislation, 343USDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668Education council schedules site visits, 833Horse slaughter will continue despite new law, 834Chicago VMA, 8372006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837Chicago bans sale of foie gras, 1848

ImmunologyThe truth about serum [E Curry-Galvin et al], 669Reagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists, 1836

Import/ExportHoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11Board acts on human-animal bond issues, 175

IncomeBoard tackles income issues in veterinary profession, 176Grooming feline practitioners in business savvy, 3452006 AVMA Biennial Economic Survey in mailboxes soon, 1319

In Defense of AnimalsPetition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws, 1169

IndiaSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16Heifer continues to aid tsunami-affected countries, 674Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery in


IndianaCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20Purdue receives $1 million gift toward radiation therapy facility,

836Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian

influenza, 999Indiana VMA, 1007Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program

in homeland security, 11712006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,


IndonesiaHeifer continues to aid tsunami-affected countries, 674


Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery inIndia [T Wollen], 1844

InfluenzaAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11British journals explore link between animal, human health, 186UC-Davis offers testing for canine influenza virus, 334Use of antiviral drug in dogs sparks concern, 660Security a priority in president’s 2007 budget, 998Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian


1000Cats contract avian influenza virus, 1165FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317USDA to start Swine 2006, Dairy 2997 studies, 1323University of Wisconsin announces influenza institute, 1328Maryland starts poultry registration program, 1654

Institute of Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)Funding for ILAR pain report approved, 177

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs)Veterinary academe evaluates animal use in education, 1481

InsuranceSummarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15Professional overhead expense insurance [AVMA Group Health

and Life Insurance], 184Veterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491Health Savings Accounts benefit members [AVMA Group

Health and Life Insurance Trust], 494Is disability insurance right for you? [AVMA Group Health and

Life Insurance Trust (GHLIT)], 832Insurance planning vital to veterinarians’ financial future [AVMA

Group Health and Life Insurance Trust], 1173AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group


International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS)International Embryo Transfer Society, 837

International Organization for Standardization (IOS)Policy revisions on animal identification touch on data security,

1472

International Veterinary MedicineSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16Christian Veterinary Mission contributes volumes to developing

countries, 17US veterinarians help jump-start Afghan animal health clinic,

827US Army veterinarians wage unconventional campaign abroad,

1843

InternetAAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337USDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489Veterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491Web site on zoonotic parasites in dogs and cats debuts, 496Federal government creates Web site on pandemic influenza,


available online, 1001Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program

in homeland security, 1171Educational booklet promotes healthy animals, 1655

Bayer announces injunction against illegal importation, 1656Web sites share veterinary images, 1656

IowaUSDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 13252006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837

Iowa Pork Producers AssociationUSDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668

IraqReport on Iraq and Afghanistan comes forward, 178

IrelandEducation council schedules site visits, 14, 833

IsraelSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16

ItalySummer course offers training in foreign animal diseases, 347

IvermectinMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

JJohne’s DiseaseLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Johne’s National Working Group (JNWG)Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

Joint Subcommittee on AquacultureBoard appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association(JAVMA)

Zoonoses resources for the companion animal practitioner [HEChilders], 830

2006 AVMA Biennial Economic Survey in mailboxes soon, 1319

Judicious Use of Antimicrobials for Aquatic VeterinariansAquatic antimicrobial use guidelines released, 835

KKansasAcademia: Alex Hogg, 836Kansas VMA, 838Academia: Marion Hammarlund, 1006Kansas suspends veterinarian for drug reselling, 1482

KentuckyReagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists, 18362006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837Kentucky Equine Humane Center established, 1845Kentucky Equine Humane CenterKentucky Equine Humane Center established, 1845

LLabellingFDA approves new Micotil label, 490

Laboratory AnimalsNIH requests information on care of laboratory animals, 173Funding for ILAR pain report approved, 177


LatviaSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16Student AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment,

1648

LeadershipSponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 16462006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837

LegislationExecutive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170AVMA backs laboratory consortium, 177Animal waste, legislation among aquaculture issues board

addresses, 179AVMAPAC hosts fundraiser for Senate candidate, 187California city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333California allows cities to adopt breed-specific legislation, 343Europe bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664Horse slaughter will continue despite new law, 834Board covers a lot of ground, 1467Chicago bans sale of foie gras, 1848

Leptospira sppAVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group


LicensureBoard approves changes to ECFVG program, 181Veterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491DEA revokes pharmacy’s registration [E Curry-Galvin], 1649

LiteratureAVMA releases new brochure on household hazards, 336Zoonoses resources for the companion animal practitioner [HE

Childers], 830Educational booklet promotes healthy animals, 1655

LithuaniaSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16

LitigationCalifornia city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333Merial, Bayer end lawsuits over advertising, 335Jury to militant animal rights group: guilty, 1167Kansas suspends veterinarian for drug reselling, 1482DEA revokes pharmacy’s registration [E Curry-Galvin], 1649Louisiana attorney general launches HSUS investigation, 1650Bayer announces injunction against illegal importation, 1656

LivestockTexas wildfires kill, injure thousands of animals, 1323Educational booklet promotes healthy animals, 1655Summit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835Research, educational center promotes animal coproducts,

1848

Logical Observation Identifiers Names and CodesAVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

LouisianaAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Summarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15Louisiana attorney general launches HSUS investigation, 1650Artists draw inspiration from animals for exhibition, 1669

Lyme DiseasePractitioners can promote Prevent Lyme in Dogs Month, 1000

Lymphocytic choriomeningitisCDC on the offensive to stamp out rodent virus, 995

MMaineMaine VMA, 678

MarketingMerial, Bayer end lawsuits over advertising, 335

MarylandMaryland starts poultry registration program, 1654Educational booklet promotes healthy animals, 1655Henry Schein acquires NLS Animal Health, 1656

MassachusettsResearchers publish dog genome, 341Tufts names Kochevar as new dean, 1670Reagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists, 1836

MediaPublic service campaign on zoonotic diseases debuts, 1647Web sites share veterinary images, 1656

MeetingsAAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337Attendance nearly doubles at feline conference, 342Zoo veterinarians seek papers for conference, 347American College of Veterinary Radiology, 497Summit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835

MeningitisStreptococcus suis in pigs causes meningitis in a human, 1483

Mental HealthDepression among students on the rise, 1478When caring too much is an occupational hazard, 1653

MentoringLeaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664

Merck-MerialAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Mergers and AcquisitionsHenry Schein acquires NLS Animal Health, 1656

Merial LtdMerial, Bayer end lawsuits over advertising, 335AAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337Practitioners can promote Prevent Lyme in Dogs Month, 1000CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173

MexicoEducation council schedules site visits, 14Send unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16Education council schedules site visits, 833

MichiganHorse doctor, 18Michigan VMA, 838Michigan State alumnus establishes research scholarship, 1850

MicotilFDA approves new Micotil label, 490

MicrobiologyReagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists, 1836

MicrochippingMicrochipping of companion animals addressed, 180


Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664Comments sought on microchipping, 1316

MilbemycinMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

Military VeterinariansUS Army veterinarians wage unconventional campaign abroad,

1843

MinnesotaAmerican College of Veterinary Behaviorists, 21Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315AASV president leads attack on deadly disease, 1326Organizations: James E Collins, 1328Organizations: Mark FitzSimmons, 1328Student AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment,

1648

Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health ActStill going a hundred years later, 1651

MississippiSummarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15Aquatic veterinarian, diagnostic laboratory databases now

available online, 1001Hoblet to head Mississippi veterinary college, 1849

MissouriEducation council schedules site visits, 14University of Missouri opens research center, 20Missouri VMA, 839

Model Euthanasia AuthorizationBoard revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470

Monensin SodiumEurope bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496

MonographsMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

MonsantoVeterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325

MontanaVesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19Montana VMA, 1328

Morris Animal FoundationMorris pledges $4 million for animal health studies in ‘06, 20

Mountain Gorilla Veterinary ProjectMorris pledges $4 million for animal health studies in ‘06, 20

MoxidectinMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

myHorseMatters.comAAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337

NNASDAQ Stock ExchangeVMATs receive recognition, donation, 336

National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS)USDA to start Swine 2006, Dairy 2997 studies, 1323

National Academy of Sciences (NAS)Funding for ILAR pain report approved, 177

National Animal Health NetworkLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

National Animal Identification System (NAIS)New policy on national animal ID system approved, 180USDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489USAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system,

1002USDA starts rolling out animal identification numbers, 1317Policy revisions on animal identification touch on data security,

1472USDA announces timeline for National Animal Identification

System, 1645

National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials (NASA-HO)

Organizations: Dr Willer, 1006

National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians(NASPHV)

Veterinary services-related recommendations addressed, 177CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America(NAVTA)

Veterinary technician shortages [GR Leff], 2006;228:1321Letter: Appreciates efforts to expand veterinary technicianprograms [JP O’Mara], 2006;228:1860

NAVTA donates to hurricane relief, 677

National Bio and Agro-Defense FacilityGovernment seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense

Facility, 660

National Chicken CouncilFDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317

National Coalition for Food and Agricultural ResearchAVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues(NCVEI)

Board tackles income issues in veterinary profession, 176Attendance nearly doubles at feline conference, 342Grooming feline practitioners in business savvy, 345Not enough hours in the day, 671

National Council for Science and the EnvironmentAVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

National Council on Pet Population Study & PolicyAVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

National Disaster Medical SystemCommittee explores possible expansion of VMAT program, 174

National Health MuseumLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA)NIAA sponsorship, biotechnology policy approved, 179

National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH requests information on care of laboratory animals, 173Researchers publish dog genome, 341Government: R Mark Simpson, 836

National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA)AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

National Pet WeekFitness unleashed, 13AVMA to roll out National Pet Week campaign, 829


National Pet Wellness MonthCampaign focuses on zoonotic disease prevention, 1320Public service campaign on zoonotic diseases debuts, 1647

National Pork BoardUSDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325

National Research Council (NRC)Agricultural recommendations considered, 1475

National Veterinary Medical Service ActAgricultural recommendations considered, 1475

National Veterinary Services LaboratoriesLautner leading National Veterinary Services Laboratories,

1849

National Zoological ParkAVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

NatureResearchers publish dog genome, 341

NebraskaVesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19Nebraska VMA, 839

NetworksAquatic veterinarian, diagnostic laboratory databases now


NevadaUSDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668

Newcastle DiseaseAPHIS seeks input on quarantine rules for exotic Newcastle

disease, 1483Maryland starts poultry registration program, 1654

New England Journal of MedicineStreptococcus suis in pigs causes meningitis in a human, 1483

New JerseyUSDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489New Jersey VMA, 1329DEA revokes pharmacy’s registration [E Curry-Galvin], 1649

New MexicoVesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19New Mexico VMA, 189

New YorkContaminated food leads to death, illness in dozens of dogs,

334Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense

Facility, 660Hillary Clinton visits Cornell veterinary college, 1176Academia: Maria Julia Bevilaqua Felippe Flaminio, 1328Cornell animal hospital starts DNA bank, 1483Streptococcus suis in pigs causes meningitis in a human, 1483Public service campaign on zoonotic diseases debuts, 1647Henry Schein acquires NLS Animal Health, 1656Smith to step down after second term as Cornell dean, 1670Reagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists, 1836Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery in

India [T Wollen], 1844VMA of New York City, 1850

NigeriaSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16

NLS Animal HealthHenry Schein acquires NLS Animal Health, 1656

NominationsAVMA seeks nominees for new award honoring lifework in

research, 14

North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC)Learning opportunities abound at North American conference,

675

North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)Survey will assess knowledge necessary for certification, 1645

North CarolinaCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20USDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315NC State establishes center for comparative medicine, 1670

North Carolina Pork CouncilUSDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668

North DakotaVision to lead, 661

Novartis Animal HealthAVMA to roll out National Pet Week campaign, 829

OOccupational HazardsAVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group


Office International des Epizooties (OIE)Zoonoses resources for the companion animal practitioner [HE

Childers], 830Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian

influenza, 999

OhioEducation council schedules site visits, 14Coalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20Education council schedules site visits, 833Ohio State retires chimpanzees, 1168Educational booklet promotes healthy animals, 16552006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837Hoblet to head Mississippi veterinary college, 1849

OntarioOrganizations: Catherine E Dewey, 1328

OnychectomyCalifornia city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333

OregonOregon State names interim dean, 836Oregon VMA, 14852006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837

PPainFunding for ILAR pain report approved, 177

PakistanSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16

PathologyCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20


Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Pet Safety and Production ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Pets Best InsuranceSponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646

PetSmart CharitiesCharity awards $2.3 million for disaster relief, 1849

Pets Need Dental Care, TooCelebrate pet dental health in February, 336

Pfizer Animal HealthCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20AAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173

PlasmaThe truth about serum [E Curry-Galvin et al], 669

Plum Island Animal Disease CenterGovernment seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense

Facility, 660

PolandStudent AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment, 1648

PoliticsAVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

Polymerase Chain Reaction AssayUC-Davis offers testing for canine influenza virus, 334

Porcine Circovirus Type 2Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315USDA to start Swine 2006, Dairy 2997 studies, 1323AASV president leads attack on deadly disease, 1326

Postweaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS)Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315

PoultryMaryland starts poultry registration program, 1654

Practice ManagementGrooming feline practitioners in business savvy, 345

Pregnant Sow HousingVeterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325Veterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491

PrescriptionsBoard debates policy points on medicinal products, 1473DEA revokes pharmacy’s registration [E Curry-Galvin], 1649

PrimatesOhio State retires chimpanzees, 1168

Professional Animal Auditing Certification OrganizationVeterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325

PRRS Eradication Task ForceSwine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315

Psittacosis CompendiumBoard appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

Public HealthVeterinarians seeking human rabies vaccinations, titer tests,


Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11CDC seeks comments on Health Protection Research Guide,

12Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Board acts on human-animal bond issues, 175Public health policies updated, reaffirmed, 175Canadian BSE case sparks investigation, 835CDC on the offensive to stamp out rodent virus, 995CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317Salmonella, fish tank link found, 1322AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468Still going a hundred years later, 1651US Army veterinarians wage unconventional campaign abroad,

1843

Public RelationsFitness unleashed, 13AVMA releases new brochure on household hazards, 336Celebrate pet dental health in February, 336Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664AVMA to roll out National Pet Week campaign, 829Western conference launches new programs, 1175Public service campaign on zoonotic diseases debuts, 1647Educational booklet promotes healthy animals, 1655Summit works toward national animal disaster plan, 1835

QQuarantineAPHIS seeks input on quarantine rules for exotic Newcastle

disease, 1483

RRabiesVeterinarians seeking human rabies vaccinations, titer tests,


Rabies Compendium CommitteeBoard appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

ReagentsReagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists, 1836

RecallsContaminated food leads to death, illness in dozens of dogs,


829

RegulationsAnimal research, stem cell positions approved, 182California city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333FDA seeks comment on Animal Drug User Fee Act, 335USDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489FDA approves new Micotil label, 490Veterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491The truth about serum [E Curry-Galvin et al], 669Comments sought on microchipping, 1316FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry, 1317Veterinary academe evaluates animal use in education, 1481APHIS seeks input on quarantine rules for exotic Newcastle

disease, 1483


DEA revokes pharmacy’s registration [E Curry-Galvin], 1649Still going a hundred years later, 1651Maryland starts poultry registration program, 1654

ResearchLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Animal research, stem cell positions approved, 182Ohio State retires chimpanzees, 1168Hillary Clinton visits Cornell veterinary college, 1176

RetirementNot enough hours in the day, 671Ohio State retires chimpanzees, 1168

Rhode IslandRhode Island VMA, 497

Risk AnalysisSwine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315FAO addresses antimicrobials in aquaculture, 1655

RodentsCDC on the offensive to stamp out rodent virus, 995

SSalinomycin SodiumEurope bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496

Salmonella sppSalmonella, fish tank link found, 1322USDA to start Swine 2006, Dairy 2997 studies, 1323

Schering-Plough Animal Health CorpVMATs receive recognition, donation, 336

ScotlandEducation council schedules site visits, 14USDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668Education council schedules site visits, 833

Sea OttersLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

SelamectinMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

ShelterKentucky Equine Humane Center established, 1845

Shelter MedicineAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Heartworm guidelines developed for dog, cat survivors ofKatrina, 154

SlaughterExecutive Board addresses hot topics in veterinary profession,

169Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Horse slaughter will continue despite new law, 834Veterinarians continue discussing swine welfare, 1325

SloveniaStudent AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment,

1648

Small Business Health Fairness ActAVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

Society for Toxicologic Pathology (STP)Coalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20

Society for Tropical Veterinary Medicine (STVM)CRWAD dedicated to Mengeling, 1003

South AfricaSummer course offers training in foreign animal diseases, 347

South AmericaStreptococcus suis in pigs causes meningitis in a human, 1483

South CarolinaResearch, educational center promotes animal coproducts, 1848

Southeast Poultry Research LaboratoryHoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11

Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research ActLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Spay/NeuterCharity awards $2.3 million for disaster relief, 1849

Sri LankaHeifer continues to aid tsunami-affected countries, 674Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery in


Standard Consent FormBoard revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470

Stem CellsAnimal research, stem cell positions approved, 182

Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty USA (SHAC-USA)Jury to militant animal rights group: guilty, 1167

Streptococcus sppStreptococcus suis in pigs causes meningitis in a human, 1483

StressWhen caring too much is an occupational hazard, 1653

Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA)For Hendrix, teaching is a way of life, 997Parting thoughts from Dr. Carlson [RA Carlson], 1479Student AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment,

1648

Student Chapters of the American Veterinary MedicalAssociation (SCAVMA)

Parting thoughts from Dr. Carlson [RA Carlson], 1479

Subaru of AmericaFitness unleashed, 13AVMA to roll out National Pet Week campaign, 829

SurgeryVeterinary services-related recommendations addressed, 177

SurveillanceWatching for signs, symptoms of disease, 1846

SurveysBoard tackles income issues in veterinary profession, 176Grooming feline practitioners in business savvy, 345Not enough hours in the day, 6712006 AVMA Biennial Economic Survey in mailboxes soon, 1319Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474Survey will assess knowledge necessary for certification, 1645AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group


SwedenStudent AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment, 1648


TTamifluUse of antiviral drug in dogs sparks concern, 660

Task Force on Animal Abuse and Domestic ViolenceAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Task ForcesAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Report on Iraq and Afghanistan comes forward, 178Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315Animal welfare goals slated to benefit from governance

changes, 1472Policy actions–and definitions–approved, 1474

TennesseeTennessee renames hospital after founding veterinary dean,

1004Florida dean leaves to head Tennessee agriculture, 1005Tennessee VMA, 1484

TerrorismHoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11Summer course offers training in foreign animal diseases, 347Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense

Facility, 660Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664Security a priority in president’s 2007 budget, 998Jury to militant animal rights group: guilty, 1167Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program

in homeland security, 1171Agricultural recommendations considered, 14752006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,


TetrahydropyrimidinesMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660

TexasSummarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15Vesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19Texas VMA establishes fund to assist injured veterinarian, 497Horse slaughter will continue despite new law, 834Texas laboratory expands with mobile trailer, 1001Ohio State retires chimpanzees, 1168Texas VMA, 1177Texas wildfires kill, injure thousands of animals, 1323Maryland starts poultry registration program, 1654

Texas Animal Health CommissionTexas wildfires kill, injure thousands of animals, 1323

ThailandHeifer continues to aid tsunami-affected countries, 674Heifer International hosts veterinary tour of tsunami recovery in


TilmicosinFDA approves new Micotil label, 490

TitersVeterinarians seeking human rabies vaccinations, titer tests,


Tort LawAVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

ToxicologyCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Contaminated food leads to death, illness in dozens of dogs,

334AVMA releases new brochure on household hazards, 336Diamond Pet Foods narrows recall after aflatoxin tests, 490FDA approves new Micotil label, 490FDA report shows how company missed toxin that killed dogs,

829Danger to dogs from cocoa bean mulch put in perspective,

1644

ToysVetPals inventory replenished, 185

TradeBoard acts on human-animal bond issues, 175Bayer announces injunction against illegal importation, 1656

Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs)Canadian BSE case sparks investigation, 835BSE found in Alabama, 1166Canada: BSE confirmed in dairy cow, 1654

TransplantsVeterinary services-related recommendations addressed, 177CDC on the offensive to stamp out rodent virus, 995

TrapsLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

UUnited KingdomAmerican College of Veterinary Behaviorists, 21Summer course offers training in foreign animal diseases, 347USDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668Jury to militant animal rights group: guilty, 1167Bayer announces injunction against illegal importation, 1656

United NationsFAO addresses antimicrobials in aquaculture, 1655

United StatesSummer course offers training in foreign animal diseases, 347Europe bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496Student AVMA Symposium offers education, entertainment,

1648

United States Animal Health Association (USAHA)Organizations (meetings), 1006

United States Equestrian FoundationAcademia: Louisiana State University’s Equine Health Studies

Program, 1006

Unwanted Horse CoalitionLegal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170

Unwanted Horse SummitAAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337

US Animal Health Association (USAHA)USAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system,

1002AVMA liaisons, other affiliations considered, 1477

US Animal Identification OrganizationIndustry: Robert A Smith, 1005

US Armed ForcesUS Army veterinarians wage unconventional campaign abroad,

1843


US CongressHoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170AVMAPAC hosts fundraiser for Senate candidate, 187Horse slaughter will continue despite new law, 834Security a priority in president’s 2007 budget, 998AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468

USDA National Animal Health Reporting SystemAquaculture Commodity Working Group


US Department of Agriculture (USDA)Summarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15Vesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19Legal remedy for unwanted horses an AVMA priority, 170Idaho agriculture department has interim state veterinarian, 187Summer course offers training in foreign animal diseases, 347USDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense

Facility, 660USDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668The truth about serum [E Curry-Galvin et al], 669Horse slaughter will continue despite new law, 834USDA distributing $1.2 billion in hurricane aid to producers, 834Security a priority in president’s 2007 budget, 998Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian



available online, 1001USAHA sets sights on laboratory network, animal ID system,

1002Government: W Ray Waters, 1005BSE found in Alabama, 1166Petition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws, 1169Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315Comments sought on microchipping, 1316FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317USDA starts rolling out animal identification numbers, 1317USDA to start Swine 2006, Dairy 2997 studies, 1323Agricultural recommendations considered, 1475Veterinary academe evaluates animal use in education, 1481APHIS seeks input on quarantine rules for exotic Newcastle

disease, 1483USDA announces timeline for National Animal Identification

System, 1645Web sites share veterinary images, 1656Reagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists, 1836Lautner leading National Veterinary Services Laboratories,

1849

US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Animal research, stem cell positions approved, 182Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense

Facility, 660Federal government creates Web site on pandemic influenza,

1000

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense

Facility, 660Agricultural recommendations considered, 1475

US Immigration and Customs EnforcementHoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11

US National Bio- and Agro-Defense FacilityAgricultural recommendations considered, 1475

US Pharmacopeial ConventionMonograph on macrocyclic lactones released, 660Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons, 1476

US Poultry and Egg AssociationIndustry: Ron Prestage, 1005

US Public Health Service (USPHS)Committee explores possible expansion of VMAT program, 174

UtahVesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19Utah VMA, 678

VVaccinologyVeterinarians seeking human rabies vaccinations, titer tests,


Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian

influenza, 999AAHA updates canine vaccination guidelines, 1172Reagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists, 1836AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group


Vesicular StomatitisVesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19

Veterinarian-Client-Patient RelationshipCalifornia city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333Grooming feline practitioners in business savvy, 345Veterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491Western conference launches new programs, 1175Campaign focuses on zoonotic disease prevention, 1320Board revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470

Veterinarian Workshop TrackAVMA funding to support a spectrum of events and programs,

2006;228:1470Correction: 2006;228:1644

Veterinary Careers2006 AVMA Biennial Economic Survey in mailboxes soon, 1319Prognostications for swine medicine, 1324

Veterinary DentistryCelebrate pet dental health in February, 336

Veterinary Diagnostic LaboratoriesAVMA backs laboratory consortium, 177

Veterinary EducationCoalition helps establish six pathology residencies, 20Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program

in homeland security, 1171Parting thoughts from Dr. Carlson [RA Carlson], 1479Veterinary academe evaluates animal use in education, 1481Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646Web sites share veterinary images, 1656NC State establishes center for comparative medicine, 1670

Veterinary FacilitiesVeterinary services-related recommendations addressed, 177Tennessee renames hospital after founding veterinary dean, 1004Improving energy use in veterinary clinics, 1169University of Wisconsin announces influenza institute, 1328

Veterinary HistoryAVMA preserves pieces of the past, 831Still going a hundred years later, 1651


Veterinary Information Network (VIN)Western conference launches new programs, 1175

Veterinary ManpowerVeterinary technician shortages [GR Leff], 2006;228:1321


Veterinary Medical Colleges and SchoolsBoard tackles income issues in veterinary profession, 176

Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC)Still going a hundred years later, 1651

Veterinary PracticeSummarizing a disaster, by the numbers, 15Horse doctor, 18California city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333Grooming feline practitioners in business savvy, 345Veterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491Not enough hours in the day, 671US veterinarians help jump-start Afghan animal health clinic,

827Veterinary ethics in review, 1318Parting thoughts from Dr. Carlson [RA Carlson], 1479Research, educational center promotes animal coproducts,

1848

Veterinary Practice ActsCalifornia city’s ban on declawing struck down, 333

Veterinary Practice ManagementImproving energy use in veterinary clinics, 1169

Veterinary ProfessionBoard tackles income issues in veterinary profession, 176Shortage of veterinarians [RK Mahr], 493Leaders of veterinary profession assemble in Chicago, 664New member classifications in the AVMA member database [RJ

LoGiudice], 667CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 11732006 AVMA Biennial Economic Survey in mailboxes soon, 1319Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646When caring too much is an occupational hazard, 1653

Veterinary RecordBritish journals explore link between animal, human health, 186

Veterinary StudentsCDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173Depression among students on the rise, 1478

Veterinary TechnologyVeterinary technician shortages [GR Leff], 2006;228:1321


Veterinary Workforce Expansion ActShortage of veterinarians [RK Mahr], 493CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173AVMA leaders lobby for more public health veterinarians, 1468Agricultural recommendations considered, 1475

VetInsiteVeterinarians try to connect with clients via e-mail, 491

VetPalsVetPals inventory replenished, 185

Veterinarian-Client-RelationshipsKansas suspends veterinarian for drug reselling, 1482

VirginiamycinEurope bans antimicrobials, legislation proposed in US, 496

VirologyVeterinarians seeking human rabies vaccinations, titer tests,


Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11UC-Davis offers testing for canine influenza virus, 334Use of antiviral drug in dogs sparks concern, 660CDC on the offensive to stamp out rodent virus, 995Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian

influenza, 999Swine veterinarians resolve to eliminate the PRRS virus, 1315FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317AASV president leads attack on deadly disease, 1326Reagent network to benefit veterinary immunologists, 1836AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group


VolunteersSend unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad, 16

Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance (VOCA)Associations: Dr. Elizabeth A. Krushinskie, 1851

WWaiver of TreatmentBoard revises acclimation certificates, other forms, 1470

WashingtonWashington State VMA, 22AAEP gets energized in Seattle, 337Depression among students on the rise, 1478Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program, 1646Academia: Dr. Charles Martin, 1851Academia: Dr. Doug Butchart, 1851Academia: Dr. Kenneth Sinibaldi, 1851Academia: Dr. Loren Koller, 1851Academia: Dr. Marc Mattix, 1851Academia: Dr. Steve Haskins, 1851

Web SitesUSDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489Web site on zoonotic parasites in dogs and cats debuts, 496Federal government creates Web site on pandemic influenza,

1000Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program

in homeland security, 1171Educational booklet promotes healthy animals, 1655Bayer announces injunction against illegal importation, 1656Web sites share veterinary images, 1656

Wedgewood Village PharmacyDEA revokes pharmacy’s registration [E Curry-Galvin], 1649

Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteUSDA awards $10 million to sequence swine genome, 668

WellnessCampaign focuses on zoonotic disease prevention, 1320AVMA GHLIT continues commitment to wellness [AVMA Group


Western Veterinary ConferenceWestern conference launches new programs, 1175

West IndiesEducation council schedules site visits, 14, 833Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved, 1474


WildlifeMorris pledges $4 million for animal health studies in ‘06, 20AVMA framing advice on keeping wild animals as pets, 1471

Winn Feline FoundationAAFP speaker advocates a new view of cats, 344Grants for feline health studies available, 1480

WisconsinSummer course offers training in foreign animal diseases, 347USDA rolls out new electronic certificates of veterinary inspec-

tion, 489University of Wisconsin announces influenza institute, 13282006 resolutions range from welfare philosophy to finances,

1837

World BankHoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11

World Health Organization (WHO)Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, 11Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian

influenza, 999Cats contract avian influenza virus, 1165

WyomingVesicular stomatitis affected multiple states in 2005, 19

YYour FoundationVetPals inventory replenished, 185

ZZoological GardensPetition prompts federal review of elephant welfare laws, 1169

ZoonosesVeterinarians seeking human rabies vaccinations, titer tests,


CDC seeks comments on Health Protection Research Guide,12

British journals explore link between animal, human health, 186Web site on zoonotic parasites in dogs and cats debuts, 496Government seeks site for National Bio and Agro-Defense

Facility, 660Zoonoses resources for the companion animal practitioner [HE

Childers], 830CDC on the offensive to stamp out rodent virus, 995Vaccines and veterinarians to tackle the spread of avian

influenza, 999Practitioners can promote Prevent Lyme in Dogs Month, 1000Cats contract avian influenza virus, 1165Purdue veterinary school offering graduate certificate program

in homeland security, 1171CDC devotes a day to veterinary students, 1173FDA prohibits use of human anti-influenza drugs in poultry,

1317Campaign focuses on zoonotic disease prevention, 1320Salmonella, fish tank link found, 1322Streptococcus suis in pigs causes meningitis in a human, 1483Public service campaign on zoonotic diseases debuts, 1647Watching for signs, symptoms of disease, 1846



Abutarbush, Sameeh M, 409,1012

Adams, Cindy L, 714Adams, Stephen B, 1922Adams, William M, 1718Aguilera-Tejero, Escolastico,

37, 515Alexander, James L, 357Amass, Sandra F, 1391Anderson, Kevin L, 422Andrews, Frank M, 1748Andrus, David M, 1693, 1884Appel, Sherry L, 870Arighi, Mimi, 1391Armstrong, Carol, 858Armstrong, Julie A, 1366Arndt, Jason W, 693Aronson, Lillian R, 743Au, Jennifer J, 733Auslander, Michael, 858AVMA Group Health & Life

Insurance Trust, 185, 495,833, 1175, 1478, 1843

Axiak, Sandra M, 201

Bagshaw, Roger J, 1182Bahr, Robert J, 203Bain, Fairfield T, 1748Baird, Aubrey N, 1343Baird, Debra K, 1343Baker, Rocky J, 1762Baldwin, Barbara J, 1186Ballegeer, Elizabeth A, 35Bartick, Tracy, 69Basian, Scott, 686Baszler, Timothy V, 1918Bauer, John E, 700Beaver, Bonnie V, 1841Beebe, Don E, 1023Beech, Jill, 1350Bell, Robert B, 1762Ben-Amotz, Ron, 518Benner, Paula, 353Bergh, Mary Sarah, 1194Bergman, Philip J, 210, 1053Bernard, William V, 1748Besalti, Omer, 902Besser, Thomas E, 585Betts, Daniel M, 543Bey, Russell F, 254Bidwell, Lori A, 65, 504Birkenheuer, Adam J, 568Block, Gary, 1188Bohart, George V, 65, 504Bokken, Thomas D, 341Bolus, Roger R, 722Bonnett, Brenda N, 714Boos, Liz, 1648Boots, Robin E, 1757Bossart, Gregory D, 104Boston, Raymond C, 1350Boston, Sarah E, 1905Boudrieau, Randy J, 195, 196Boyle, Matthew J, 503Bradley, Richard E, 688Brandt, Laura E, 1383Brazik, Emily L, 101Brebner, Nicholas S, 1204

Breitschwerdt, Edward B, 568Brisson, Brigitte A, 86Bronson, Ellen, 697Brooks, Dennis E, 80Broome, Michael R, 1682Buchanan, Benjamin R, 1339,

1748Bueno, Aloisio CD, 845Buffington, CA Tony, 722,

1335Bulmer, Barret J, 695Buote, Nicole J, 1200, 1376Burge, Lurinda J, 578Burgess, Brandy A, 1068Burns, M Katie, 16, 19, 345,

489, 492, 667, 668, 673,832, 1166, 1316, 1323,1325, 1327, 1647, 1656,1848

Busschers, Evita, 909Butterweck, Joseph, 1858Byars, Douglas T, 1748Byers, Christopher G, 1341Byrne, Barbara A, 1723

Cai, Weiguo, 61Caldanaro, Richard J, 885,

1860Caltabiano, John A, 1337Campbell, Amy M, 1074Campbell, John, 377Carey, Stephan, 201Carlson, RenCarpenter, Sherry R, 690Carr, Janee, 353Carrillo, Natalie A, 1228Catania, Jacquelynne E, 1762Cerda-Gonzalez, Sofia, 230Chalkley, Jeffrey, 695Chan, Daniel L, 242, 403Channell, Carla D, 559Charney, Sarah C, 1053Chase, Christopher CL, 1757Chen, Sue, 69Chew, Dennis J, 722Chigerwe, Munashe, 756Childers, Henry E, 830Chomel, Bruno B, 1723, 1735Christensen, Bruce W, 1228,

1234Clarke, Stephen P, 389Coates, Joan R, 251Cobbold, Rowland N, 585Cole, Dana J, 572Confer, Anthony W, 578Conti, Lisa, 858Conzemius, Michael G, 61Cook, Vanessa, 1011Corrada, Yanina, 855Cowen, Peter, 194Craft, Diane M, 1053Craig, Linden, 195Crawford, P Cynda, 371,

1033, 1038Crossley, Beate M, 236Cruz, Antonio M, 706Cunningham, Wayne E, 414Curcio, Keith, 65, 504

Curry-Galvin, Elizabeth, 671,1650

Dale, Steve, 344Dargatz, David A, 537, 1185,

1909Dascanio, John J, 207Davidson, Ellen B, 203Davis, Margaret A, 585de Rooster, Hilde, 1047De Santis, Andrea C, 885,

1860Dernell, William S, 91, 1905Dewell, Reneé D, 914Di Bello, Antonio, 922Dickinson, Peter J, 564Dierauf, Leslie A, 1877Donahue, James M, 1234Donnell, Robert L, 1339Doust, Ross T, 389Drake, Jennifer M, 1748Draper, D Kevin, 1391Drazenovich, Tracy L, 738Drobatz, Kenneth J, 743Dubielzig, Richard R, 35,

1718Ducote, Julie M, 1019Dujowich, Mauricio, 751Duncan, Colleen G, 377Dunkel, Bettina, 1748Dunowska, Magdalena, 1068,

1909, 1935

Ehrhart, Eugene J, 91Ehrhart, Nicole P, 1905Elliott, Sarah B, 1383Erb, Hollis, 1011Erbas, Gonca, 902Eskandari, Mohammad H,

383Estepa, Jose C, 37, 515Estrada, Amara H, 518, 1025,

1228Ettestad, Paul, 858Ettinger, Susan N, 1053Eyster, George E, 1901

Fagen, Diane A, 831Fagin, Bennet, 1195Fair, Patricia A, 104Farrelly, John, 898Feguson, Bruce, 1183Feigin, Kristina, 1865Fine, Deborah M, 756, 1901Firkins, Lawrence D, 1082Fischer, John R, 1877Flanigan, James R, 1186Fletcher, David J, 513Florou, Marianna, 1063Foley, Janet E, 684Foley, Patrick, 684Fosgate, Geoffrey T, 96Fossler, Charles P, 1074Foster, Wendy K, 1366Fox, Michael W, 504Frank, Nicholas, 1383Frankel, Daniel, 1355Franks, Joanne N, 1021

Freeman, Lisa M, 403, 1376Fulcher, Ryan P, 210Fulton, Robert W, 578Funk, Rebecca A, 578Furr, Martin O, 1748Fytianou, Anna, 1063

Gamblin, Rance M, 1195Gatewood, Donna M, 858Gavin, Patrick R, 1918Geiger-Zwald, Angela M,

1074Gelatt, Kirk N, 80Gengler, William R, 1023Giguère, Steeve, 1234, 1748Gilardi, Kirsten V, 1877Glickman, Lawrence T, 885,

1860Glickman, Nita W, 885, 1860Gobello, Cristina, 855Godden, Sandra M, 254Goldberg, Tony L, 1082Goldman, Robert J, 31Goldstein, Juli D, 104Gonder, Eric, 503Gorman, Stephanie C, 403Gouldsberry, Courtney, 3Gray, G Anthony, 207Greely, Shannon G, 1679Gregory, Clare R, 743Grenager, Nora, 353Griffin, D Dee, 914Groover, Erin S, 572Grosenbaugh, Deborah A,

726Gross, William R, 513Grotelueschen, Dale M, 914Groves, Michael G, 1676Gwinner, Kevin P, 1693, 1884

Haas, Kenneth B, 194Habel, Robert E, 30Halbert, Lisa W, 1074Hall, Aron J, 194Hall, Jan A, 1705Hammel, Scott P, 1215Hammond, Gawain, 389Hancock, Dale D, 585Hansen, Lori M, 751Hardie, Robert J, 1718Harris, Camille, 697Harrison, Greg J, 1012Hauptman, Joseph G, 65, 504Hawkins, Michelle G, 236Haynes, Joseph S, 543Heider, Lawrence E, 29Heinemann, Kimberly M, 700Heleski, Camie R, 39, 46Hendrix, Charles M, 506,

1183Hendrix, Diane VH, 80Hermo, Guillermo, 855Hernandez, Jorge A, 30Herrera, Melissa A, 738Hessman, Bill, 578Hielm-Björkman, Anna K, 876Hietala, Sharon K, 236Hill, Ashley E, 414

Index to NamesAuthors


Hinkle Schwartz, Susanna G,242

Hirsh, Dwight C, 751Hoffman, Lorraine J, 1391Hoffman, Sharon, 1683Holan, Kate M, 222Hollingsworth, Steven R, 870Holt, David E, 1209, 1361Homan, Terry, 503Hosgood, Giselle, 1042, 1370Hottinger, Heidi A, 1215Hueston, William D, 254, 529Hume, Daniel Z, 392Hungerford, Laura L, 914Hyatt, Doreene R, 537, 1068,

1909, 1935Hyde, Kevin J, 248

Imbur, Sheila R, 1762Ivester, Kathleen M, 1343

Jang, Spencer S, 751Janicek, John C, 251Jenkins, Suzanne R, 858Jessup, David A, 30, 683Johnson, Cheri A, 222Johnson, J Clyde, 687Johnson, Katherine, 29Johnson, Lynelle R, 738Johnson, Matthew D, 397Johnston, Dudley E, 688Johnston, Eileen P, 688Johnston, Matthew S, 216Jones, Samuel, 1011

Kahler, Susan C, 183, 346,667, 671, 1322, 1840

Kaiser, Lana, 39, 46Kaneene, John B, 222, 1074Kapatkin, Amy S, 1350Karesh, William B, 1877Karriker, Locke A, 1863Kass, Philip H, 564, 870Kazacis, Kevin R, 1858Keating, John H, 242Keen, James E, 914Keisler, Duane H, 1383Kejonen, Johanna, 876Kelch, William J, 1710Kerwin, Sharon C, 1370Kiesler, Frederick, 651Kimura, Yoshio M, 513King, Alison, 389Kinghorn, Brian P, 61Kinyon, Joann M, 1391Kirk, Claudia A, 1686Kittleson, Mark D, 1723, 1735Kneller, Stephen K, 693Kneuven, Douglas, 1184Knight, Anthony P, 414Koch, V Wensley, 32Kolster, Kara A, 207Koltveit, Albert J, 31Kornheiser, Kenneth M, 1337Koutinas, Alexander F, 1063Kramer, Joanne, 251Kuhr, Christian, 728Kurzman, Ilene, 1718Kushiro, Tokiko, 1221Kyles, Andrew E, 743

LaCarrubba, Alison M, 251Lachtara, Jessica L, 371

Laegreid, William W, 914Lafferty, Mary, 1905Lana, Susan E, 91Landsberg, Gary M, 1705Langlois, John, 1228Lappin, Michael R, 537, 1185Larsen, Phyllis Hickney, 1185Latimer, Federico G, 1930Lattimer, Jimmy C, 251, 756Le, Jaime A, 568Leard, Tim, 726LeCouteur, Richard A, 564Lee, Chang-Won, 236Lee, David E, 1068Leff, Gary R, 1321Leibman, Nicole F, 1053Lemmons, Matthew S, 1023Leontides, Leonidas S, 1063LeRoy, Bruce E, 572Lescun, Timothy B, 1922Leslie, Mira J, 858Levine, Gwendolyn J, 96Levine, Jonathan M, 96Levine, Sarah M, 688Levy, Julie K, 371, 559, 684,

1033, 1038Levy, Michael G, 568Lewis, Hugh B, 885, 1860Liptak, Julius M, 1204Little, Dianne, 101, 689Little, Marie-Térèse, 728Liuti, Tiziana, 1047Llera, Ryan M, 1028LoGiudice, Rosemary J, 667,

1186Lopez, Ignacio, 37, 515Losinger, Willard C, 502Loughin, Catherine A, 1370Lowe, James F, 1082Ludwig, Lori L, 210Lumb, William V, 1677Lupu, Marilena, 728Luquire, Jan T, 101Lusk, Kristin, 817Lwler, Jacquelin, 1748Lyman, Roberta L, 422Lynch, Gwendolyn L, 1682

MacDonald, Kristin A, 1723,1735

Mackay, Robert J, 1228MacLachlan, N James, 1346MacPhail, Catriona, 1355Macpherson, Margo L, 1228Macrossan, Paula E, 61Madigan, John E, 751Magdesian, K Gary, 751Maggs, David J, 870Mahler, Stephan, 355Mahr, Roger K, 493Mann, FA, 397Mansfield, Linda S, 1074Marks, Steven L, 693Marques, Fernando J, 35Marsh, Bret D, 182Marshak, Robert R, 30Martin, François, 522Mattson, Donald E, 1762Mayer, Joerg, 1865Mayer-Valor, Rafael, 37, 515Mayhew, Philipp D, 1209,

1350, 1361Mazzoil, Marilyn S, 104

McCarthy, Robert J, 195, 196,1370

McClelland, Catherine L, 506,1183

McCluskey, Brian J, 1869McCulloch, Stephen D, 104McEntee, Margaret C, 898McGuirk, Sheila M, 35McKnight, Josephine A, 1053McLellan, Gillian J, 543Meadows, Cheryney, 1350Meagher, Daniel T, 1930Mehler, Stephen J, 1209Messer, Nat T, 251Middleton, John R, 756Miles, Kristina G, 1863Miller, Michele A, 1240Milner, Rowan J, 559Mitchell, Susan L, 242, 403,

1376Mohr, Bonnie, 987Monnet, Eric, 1355Moore, George E, 885, 1860Moore, Peter F, 728Moore, Rebecca R, 1339Morley, Paul S, 537, 1068,

1185, 1909, 1935Morris, Daniel O, 216Moule, Lorraine, 858Muir, William W, III, 53, 1221Mullins, Marie N, 91Murchie, Tracy A, 1228Murphy, Kimberly A, 86Murray, Amanda L, 529Murray, Suzan, 697Myers, Ronald K, 543Mylonakis, Mathios E, 1063

Nasisse, Mark P, 74National Association of State

Public Health Veterinarians,858

Neeser, Nicole L, 254Neiffer, Donald L, 1240Nestor, Derek D, 222Newman, Leslie B, 1686Newman, Shelley J, 210,

1686Nielsen, N Ole, 1182Niemi, Steven M, 199Nolen, R Scott, 12, 172, 334,

659, 663, 667, 830, 996,997, 998, 1168, 1169, 1318,1469, 1652, 1653, 1836

Northeast Veterinary LiaisonCommittee, 1188

Novo, Roberto E, 1215Novy, Lowell L, 687

O’Mara, John Paul, 1860O’Shea, Kathleen, 216Oberthaler, Karen T, 1053Oertley-Pihera, Karen, 1343Olby, Natasha J, 230Onclin, Karine M, 1894Orsini, James A, 353Osburn, Bennie I, 1346Osofsky, Anna, 236

Pablo, Luisito, 850, 1335Page, Rodney L, 898Paik, Terry, 684Palmisano, Matthew P, 733

Pampel, Kristin E, 1679Paoloni, Melissa C, 1718Papadopoulos, Elias, 1063Paradis, Mary Rose, 1748Pardo, M Camila, 726Parker, John S, 505, 1678Parton, Amanda T, 1895Paterson, Calum, 389Patnaik, Amiya K, 210Patsikas, Michail, 1063Patterson, Abby R, 1863Patterson, Gage, 1068, 1935Paul, Michael, 1858Paulman, April, 1679Payton, Mark E, 549, 578Pease, Anthony, 1011Peek, Simon, 35Pekcan, Zeynep, 902Pelzel, Angela M, 1869Penninck, Dominique, 1376Pesavento, Patricia A, 1723,

1735Pettifer, Glenn R, 1042Phillips, Dee, 1307Plummer, Caryn E, 80Polis, Ingeborgh, 1047Pool, Roy R, 96Poulsen, Keith P, 35Powers, Michelle Y, 1350Pozor, Malgorzata A, 1228,

1234Pozzi, Antonio, 53Preston, Alicia, 743Preziosi, Diane E, 216Prince, J Bruce, 1693, 1884Pruitt, Marion, 481

Raekallio, Marja R, 876Raghavan, Malathi, 885, 1860Rallis, Tim, 1063Rankin, Shelley C, 216Reaugh, H Fulton, 203Reese, Catherine J, 1200Reetz, Jennifer A, 1361Reif, John S, 104Rezendes, Allison C, 341,

494, 496, 667, 828, 1170,1176, 1482, 1644, 1650,1836, 1841

Rice, Daniel H, 585Richardson, Dean W, 909Richardson, Robert W, 1209Ridpath, Julia F, 578Ringwood, P Brendon, 1370Risselada, Marije, 1047Roberts, Gregory D, 1228Roberts, John F, 1234Rohrbach, Barton W, 80,

1748Rollin, Bernard E, 1014,

1677, 1678Rosenstein, Diana, 201Rosenthal, Karen L, 216Ross, James, 1188Roter, Debra L, 714Rothschild, Max F, 61Rubio-Martínez, Luis M, 706Ruegg, Pamela L, 1074Ruiz, Indalecio, 515Rupp, Gary P, 914Rupprecht, Charles E, 858

Saliki, Jeremiah T, 578

U


Aldrich, Eugene C, 1851Alexander, Archibald F, 23Armistead, Willis W, 1672Askey, Raymond D, 840Averill, Damon R, Jr, 1179Ayres, Paul E, 189

Barger, Lester J, 189Barker, Robert R, 1007Bellar, Frank F, 679Bickham, Robert O, 1672Blake, John E, 1007Blalock, Avery L, 1485Boero, Arthur J, 189Booher, Howard E, 1179Boswell, Johnathan M, 1007Britt, Olive K, 1329Brown, Harold P, 679Brown, Joseph F, 23Buckner, Ralph G, 1485

Caldwell, Robert J, 1008Carlin, Herbert S, 840Carlson, Eric R, 840Carlson, Kenneth L, 1486Catlin, David E, 1179Cesnauskas, Linda M, 1179Chambers, Elizabeth D, 679Christison, Jeffrey V, 1329Clarke, Don W, 23Classen, David J, 348Claugus, Frederick C, 679Clemens, Peter J, 348Cocking, Roger M, 1486Connell, Richard J, 679Craig, Roy M, 1486Custer, Franklin D, 1486

Darrow, Lee H, 840Deeb, Barbara J, 23Delano, Ray O, Jr, 1008Dobbs, William R, 1179Doiron, Donald W, 1179Ducor, Duke H, 348

Edwards, Charles W, Jr, 1329Ellis, David J, 679

Fulcher, Ophus M, 1672Fuller, Gerald R, 1486

Gaffin, Arvid H, 1852Graham, Joseph A, Jr, 1852Grau, William H, Jr, 1330Guthrie, Chester E, 189

Handler, Paul, 679Harris, Berlin, 1486Helfer, Robert G, 840Hendry, Glen R, 679Henson, Joe L, 189Hernady, Ernest S, 1179Holland, Samuel D, 679Hollis, Harvey G, 1330Hollist, D Rich, 1486

Jackson, Paul A, 23James, Edmund H, Jr, 23Jensen, Harlan E, 840Jessen, Darrell L, 1486Jeter, Thomas A, Jr, 1008Juhler, Orville M, 1330Kasik, Emil J, 1486

Salinadri, Brenda J, 695Salman, MD, 414Salonen, Hanna M, 876Sampson, Sarah N, 1918Sanchez, Carlos, 697Sankari, Satu M, 876Santisteban, Jose M, 515Sanz, Macarena G, 1918Saville, William JA, 1930Scagliotti, Randall H, 1682Scase, Timothy J, 1053Schaer, Michael, 559Schall, William, 222Schantz, Peter M, 885, 1860Schiltz, John, 858Schneider, Jessica L, 1391Schneider, Robert K, 1918Schnitzlein, William M, 1082Schopler, Robert L, 194Schrope, Donald P, 1710Schwartz, Kent J, 1863Scorza, A Valeria, 537, 1185Scott, Aaron E, 1869Scott, H Morgan, 371Scrivani, Peter, 1011Seiler, Gabriela, 1361Seim, Howard, 1355Sells, Stephen F, 1234Sessums,Kara B, 1019Shaw, Jane R, 714Siedlecki, Ellen D, 1195Siegford, Janice, 39Sigle, Kelly J, 74, 543Silverstein, Deborah C, 1194Simpson, Amelia M, 210Sirin, Y Sinan, 902Sischo, William M, 529Sisson, Richard D, Jr, 195,

196Sjeklocha, Dave, 578Skaer, William C, 1186Slate, Dennis, 858Slocum, Theresa, 195Smith, Gail K, 1350Smith, Geof W, 422Smith, Joanne R, 1686Smith, Katharine Ann, 39, 46Solano, Mauricio, 1865Solomon, Jeffrey A, 392Sommardahl, Carla S, 1339Sorhage, Faye E, 858Spence, Linda J, 46Spier, Alan W, 1901Sprayberry, Kim A, 671Staffieri, Francesco, 922

Stefanacci, Joseph D, 733,1341, 1370

Stenske, Katherine A, 1686Stephen, Craig, 377Stockton,Kelly A, 1068Stokhof, Arnold A, 881Storb, Rainer, 728Strohmeyer, Rachel A, 537,

1185Stroup, Patrice A, 728Stuart, Bud, 1334Sturges, Beverly K, 564Suarez, David L, 236Sullivan, Edmund W, 728Sun, Ben, 858Sutter, W Wes, 1930Swink, Shannon G, 1333Sykes, Jane E, 1723, 1735Szatmári, Viktor, 881, 1337

Tangner, CH, 549Tanner, Jennifer M, 414Taunton, Anne, 522Terrell, Scott P, 1240Thamm, Douglas H, 91Thompson, Isabelle, 506,

1183Tischler, Tom, 1155Tolar, Erica L, 80Tomasic, Michael, 1350Traub-Dargatz, Josie L, 414,

1909Traverso, Francesca, 53Triffini, Stanley, 323Trimarchi, Charles V, 858Troedsson, Mats HT, 1228Tucker, Melissa D, 568Tumulty, Joshua W, 1341Turk, James R, 756Turrel, Jane M, 898

Umar, Mohammed A, 1221Upton, Melinda L, 549

Vail, David M, 1718Valastro, Carmela, 922Valdes-Martinez, Alejandro,

845, 847Valenzisi, Amy M, 568Valli, Jennifer L, 1757van Bree, Henri, 1047Van Campen, Hana, 414Van Metre, David C, 1935Vance, Joseph, 1635Vanderwall, Dirk K, 248

Varela, Rene A, 104Vasey, James R, 1922Vesal, Nasser, 383Vidal, Martin A, 845Viner, Tabitha, 697Vogel, Lyle P, 1334Volk, Susan W, 1895Volmer, Petra A, 1028

Waguespack, R Wayne, 847Waisglass, Stephen E, 1705Walker, Michael A, 96Ward, Michael P, 1922Warnick, Lorin D, 1074Webby, Richard J, 236Weber, Martha A, 1240Webster, Cynthia RL, 1376Weese, J Scott, 553Wegner, Kirsten, 850, 1335Weigler, Benjamin J, 728Weisman, Debra L, 733Weiss, Douglas J, 893Weisse, Chick W, 392, 1209,

1895Weissman, Brenda L, 1025Welihozkiy, Anja, 1021Wellejus, Kevin M, 1762Wells, Scott J, 1074Werner, Linda L, 1033, 1038Westermarck, Elias, 225Westfall, Theresa E, 728Westropp, Jodi L, 722White, Jeff S, 1336Wiberg, Maria E, 225Wilcke, Burton, Jr, 858Wilke, Vicki L, 61Williams, Jamie, 1370Wilson, Diane, 1042Wisner, Erik R, 738Withrow, Stephen J, 91, 1905Wolf, Todd, 689Woller, Terry, 1845Wood, Anne C, 1901Woods, Gordon L, 248Woolums, Amelia R, 572Wright, Jim, 1894Wulff, Rick, 31, 686, 1335

Yager, Julie A, 1705Yamashita, Kazuto, 1221

Zellmer, Eustacia, 728Zimmerman, Alicia D, 1757Zuckermann, Federico A,

1082

Obituaries


Klepinger, Nolan W, 679Knight, Richard G, 1008Knox, William D, 189Kolodner, Jacob L, 190Kopec, John D, 190Krout, Maureen, 1008

LaFevers, Richard, 1330Lamb, Robert B, 190Lasher, Norbert A, 1179Lawrence, John C, 1852L’Heureux, Maurice P, 1008Libby, Leslie R, 1179Linn, Frank J, 190List, Michael I, 1852Lloyd, Kenneth E, 190Loomis, Ralph E, 1180Lynn, David L, 348

Maeda, Chester A, 1008Mann, James F, Jr, 840Marion, Louis W, 841Martin, DB, Jr, 1330McConnell, U Stanley, 498McCutcheon, Robert E, 498McDonald, Michael J, 1852McKee, Gerald L, 1330McLaughlin, Alvah R, 190Medway, William, 1673Meininger Alberti, Tildie A,

1852Mellman, Sidney L, 1180Meredith, Busch, 190Mettler, John B, 1852Miller, Edward P, 499Miller, Eugene G, 1673Moore, Guy T, 1330Moore, Robert A, 23Morley, Charles B, 1486Morrill, Charles C, 841Morrow, David A, III, 499Moyer, Otto J, 24

Norman, Thomas F, 190

Olin, James R, 1852Olson, Vern F, 1673Olson, William H, 1330Orcutt, S Robert, 1853Osterholtz, Henry J, 499

Padfield, Cyril J, 1331Paice, Davie L, 499Parvey, Edgar I, 191Pearson, Donald T, 1853Persichetti, Karl, 191Peters, Max R, 1853Pillus, Jerome V, 191Pinfold, Russell W, 1180Price, Donald A, 498

Ransom, Real F, 1487Rizek, Eugene L, 680Rosenberg, Jon B, 1487Rost, Jacqueline, 680Roth, Glynis J, 191Rubano, Anthony R, 1487Ruck, Charles M, 1331Ruebel, Lawrence V, 24Russell, Lee M, 1853Rydell, Robert O, 841Sande, Kathleen M, 680Schmidt, Robert P, 1487Schwobel, Wilbur P, 1673Sharp, John C, 1331Shear, Herbert, 499Shouse, W Bennett, 1853Skewes, Arthur R, 1331Slatter, Douglas, 680Slaughter, Thomas S, 191Smith, Edwin B, 191Smith, Sydney M, 1487Smithcors, J Frederick, 1673Snook, Merrill D, 1853Stader, Robert M, 1487Stodtmeister, Edward H, 348Strahler, Robert F, 191Stula, Edwin F, 1331Suda, Otto H, 24Sullivan, Edward M, 1673Swacina, Douglas C, 1331Swenson, Melvin J, 841

Taylor, Ian W, 24Thannum, Forrest G, 1853Tucker, James O, 191

Van Zandt-von Fleckles,Sharman K, 1180

Van Zee, Bruce W, 1008Varisco, Brazos J, 1180Virgin, Joseph O, 1487

Wallis, Jay C, 841Waters, John M, 1008Weber, Wilfried T, 499Wesner, Ronald M, 1487West, Leonard W, Jr, 1180Wester, Ralph F, 24Westlake, Robert L, 1180Whitlock, Hilard E, 191Williams, D Benton, 680Williams, George A, 1853Williams, Mark D, 1180Williams, Robert D, 1331Wilson, John O, 499Winner, Thomas A, Jr, 1180Wood, Leonard, 1008Woodbridge, John P, 24

Yocum, John S, 348

Abutarbush, Sameeh, 497Adams, Aric R, 1177Adams, L Garry, 1477Adler, Barry, 1329Adreani, Christine M, 1177Agnew, Dalen, 1004Aguila, Alexander Z, 1177Ahlers, Thomas, 678Aja, Daniel, 673, 1165, 1172Akaka, Daniel, 171Akiba, M, 1004Albers, John, 1318Alder, Martin, 186Allard, Wayne, 187, 1468Allen, Donald K, 16Allen, Drew, 678Allen, Julia, 1845Alley, J Lee, 1002, 1006Amass, Sandra, 1171Ames, Edward R “Bud,” 1845Amman, Brian, 1173Amstutz, Kara, 839Anderson, Charles, 1178Anderson, Kathleen M, 339Anderson, RK, 836Anderson, Rochelle B, 1177Andrews, Michael P, 1641,

1652, 1671Andrus, David M, 493Antweiler, Richard, 839Anwer, M Sawkat, 1670Aquino, Susette, 188Arighi, Mimi, 837Armistead, WW, 1004Armitage, Elizabeth, 188Armstrong, Douglas, 22Arzt, Jonathan, 678Asem, Elikplimi, 836Atkinson, Alfonza, 677Attas, Amy I, 1850Audin, Janis H, 1669Austin, Connie, 996Austin, William H, 1007Avelini, Jenine, 1329Aycock, Jimmy D, 1178

Bae, Wonkie, 1003Bailey, Murl E, Jr, 1476Baker, Larry, 838Balch, Andrea, 1671Baldwin, Cynthia, 1836Baldwin, Terri, 188Ballie, Sarah, 1482Barnes, Lowell, 1006Barnes, Maryhelen, 1006Barnes, Roy F, 1177Bartels, Kenneth E, 1476Bauer, Sandra M, 1177Baysinger, Angela, 1327Beard, Charles W, 348Beauliue, Kim, 188Beaver, Bonnie V, 169, 174,

659, 1473, 1643, 1835,1841

Beckman, Brett, 838Becnel, Karen Miller, 343Belden, Robert H, 1007Bell, Ford, 187Bell, Johanna S, 188Belyea, Karlene, 18Benson, John, 188Bernstein, Carl, 1469Berry, Stephanie, 188

Bertone, Joseph, 670Betts, Judi, 1669BeVier, Gregg W, 1324Bickford, Arthur A, 1176Bieker, Jill, 1004Bieritz, Wesley G, 188Bierschal, Clarence J, 1176Birch, SM, 677Blair, Marilyn J, 1477Blair, Phil A, 1176Blanchard, Patricia, 1006Blockstien, David, 1468Blythe, Linda, 1485Boggs, Jerry, 1485Bohling, Mark W, 1177Bolam, Courtney J, 1177Bonnell, Chris, 497Bonstead, Sarah, 839Booth, Nicholas H, 1006Boring, Gregg, 1849Borkowski, Gary L, 1476Boshell, Buris R, 1850Boss, Nan, 1170Bowen, Stephen L, 1484Bowersox, Jeffrey, 1177Bowman, Dwight, 1654Boyd, Robert, 838Boyd, Susan P, 678Bradencamp, Etta, 497Brady-Rizzo, Lillian, 1177Brainerd, Ben, 188Bramlage, Larry R, 338Brar, Jagit, 837Bras, Dineli, 188Brasaemle, Nan, 22Braun, Lori, 1648Brazzell, Jennifer L, 678Breed, Matthew, 1176Breitmeyer, Richard, 1002Breshears, Melanie A, 678Bright, Ronald, 675Briscoe, Johanna, 497Britt, Jenks, 675Broaddus, Kristyn D, 1177Brokken, Thomas D, 337,

339, 340Brown, Elizabeth M, 497Brown, Keith E, 1177Brown, Kerry, 1647Brown, Myron D, 1176Brown, Nickolette, 1647Brown, Stuart, 1845Bruederle, JB, 188, 189Brunt, Jane, 342Bryant, William, 678Bullard, Gary C, 1468, 1477Burch, Jerry G, 1484, 1485Burke, Blaise, 497Burkert, Blaine A, 1177Burkgren, Tom, 1315, 1325Burrows, Colin, 675Burya, Erin, 1850Bush, George W, 174, 1652Bushby, Philip, 666Butchart, Douglas, 1851Butchi, NB, 1004Buytaert, Heidi, 1648Byars, T Douglas, 669Byers, Stacey, 1176

Cantwell, Shauna, 1482Caplazi, Patrick A, 678Carey, Kim, 1177

Personals


Carlson, René, 19, 1476,1479

Carmalt, James L, 1177Carpenter, Thomas A, 1671Carr, Michael, 669Cassel, Gary, 1329Castro, Fernando A, 1177Cates, Michael B, 1841Cauthen, Laura Butler, 1648Ceranowicz, Eva, 1007Chaddock, Harry Michael, 9,

170, 665, 997Chadima, Susan B, 827Chambers, Jim, 18Chambers, William K, 9, 18Champagne, Erin, 188Chandler, John C, 1177Chang, Cordell W, 666Chapman, Jennifer L, 678Chappell, Kim, 1177Chauhan, V, 1004Cheever, Holly, 1838Cherrone, Karen L, 1177Chien, Marcia, 678Childers, Henry E, 9, 19, 176,

177, 187, 343, 659, 665,830, 1001, 1173, 1320,1326, 1470, 1473, 1476,1835, 1837, 1840, 1841

Childers, Patricia, 9, 19Chow, Jackie, 1648Chowdhury, SI, 1004Christ, Fern Beauchamp, 343Christensen, Nancy, 15Christie, Christopher J, 1167Ciampi, Joan, 1845Clark, James B, 1177Clarke, James, 1468Clarke, Roger E, 1671Clarkson, MR, 1651Clayton, Leigh Ann, 497Clayton, Ross, 1007Clifford, John R, 1166, 1849Clinton, Hillary Rodham, 1176Cobo, Eduardo, 1004Cockerell, Gary, 20Cohen, Michele, 497Cohn, Leah, 1671Cohn, Theodore J, 1319Cole, Robert, 497Colegrove, Kathleen M, 678Colleran, Elizabeth J, 343Collier, Douglas S, 1649Collins, James E, 1328Collins, John, 1651Colmey, Duane, 1329Comito, Bindy, 1648Connelly, Ann, 1669Connolly, Billy D, 1484Conrad, Lyndon, 1007Conroy, Jacob, 1167Conserva, Peter S, 1007Cook, James O, 9, 19, 170,

1473, 1476Coon, Richard E, 1476Cooper, Kerry, 1004Corey, Douglas G, 337, 339Corn, Stephanie C, 678Cornwell, Gwen, 1656Corry, Larry R, 172Cott, Ronald, 664Cowles, R Reynolds, Jr, 337,

339

Cox, Mark, 1178Crabtree, Bo, 1485Crane, Mary Bronwyn, 1176Crawford, Cynda, 660, 675Creed, James E, 1176Creighton, Valerie, 343Culver, Britt, 1329Curcio, Keith, 1177Curry-Galvin, Elizabeth, 1643Cusick, Tom, 838

Da Costa Gomez, Tamara M,1177

D’Agostino, Jennifer, 22Dajka, Kevin J, 492Dale, Steve, 342, 344Daley, Richard M, 1848Daly, Curt M, 1177Danforth, Deborah, 1476Daniel, Gregory P, 1484,

1485Daugherty, Thomas, 1845Davis, Eric, 838Dayton, Rachel, 1648Dean, Sandra, 1007Dearmin, Michael G, 1177DeBowes, Richard M, 666,

1479, 1646Dee, Scott, 1315, 1326Deen, John, 1327De Groot, Bradley D, 1846DeHaven, William Ron, 1171,

1839de Jong, John, 1468, 1472,

1839Del Borgo, Anne, 678Delks, Angela, 1325Dennis, Michelle M, 678Denver, Mary, 22Dewey, Catherine E, 1328Diehl, Kathryn, 188Dietl, Robert A, 832, 1477Dinnage, Julie D, 1476DiPietro, Joseph A, 1005Di Terlizzi, Roberta, 678Dodam, John, 188Doe, John, 1482Dohrn, Karen, 1647Dominguez, MC, 1003Donaldson, Liam, 186Donis, Ruben, 675Dorminy, Leroy, 17Doster, A, 1004Dowdy, Tracy, 672Dozier, Roger G, 839Drost, Maarten, 1656Dubovi, Edward, 1176Dugan, Steve, 188Dullard, Steven, 342Dunn, John, 1173Duplantis, Dina, 497Dupree, Sloan H, 497Durbin, Charles G, 1651Dutton, Christopher J, 188Duxbury, Margaret, 20Dwyer, Ann E, 339Dyer, Stephen, 497Dykes, Michael, 1325

Easton, Graham, 186Eckermann, Lawrence D,

1671Egli, Michelle, 1177

Eiler, Karen, 1648Elchos, Brigid, 15Ellis, Linda J, 492, 670Ellis, Robert P, 1003Ellis, Roger, 1844, 1845Endres, John, 1647Ensign, John, 187Enzi, Michael, 1469Ergen, Mary, 1485Esterline, Meredith, 1177Ethridge, Patti, 1329Evans, Alina, 1648Everds, Nancy, 20Everett, Carla, 1323Eward, Cynthia A, 1177Ezell, Randall G, 1176

Fagen, Diane A, 831Farmer, Carol, 1845Farr, Sam, 171Farstvedt, Ellis, 1177Fayrer-Hosken, Richard A,

837Feeney, Tom, 187Feldman, Edward C, 1176Feldman, Katherine A, 1851Ferraro, Susan, 837Ferrell, Eric A, 497Fettig, Pam, 1648Fick, Jennifer L, 1177Filkins, Mylon E, 1477Fineman, Jay, 1485Fischer, Howard R, 1177Fischetti, Anthony, 497Fisher, Kristian J, 497FitzSimmons, Mark, 1328Flaminio, Maria Julia

Bevilaqua Felippe, 1328Flanigan, James R, 829Fleischhauer, Linda, 836Fleischhauer, William, 836Flinchum, Gwendolyn, 497Flowers, John, 678Fobian, Clark K, 839, 1319Foley, David L, 339Fonseca, Stephanie, 1843Foreman, Oded, 678Forschner, Thomas, 1000Fortney, William D, 1176Foti, Charles, Jr, 1650Fox, James G, 1006Fox, JT, 1003Fox, Larry, 837Francis, David, 1177Franz, Charles F, 15Freeman, Arthur, 672French, Adrienne F, 678French, John D, 1476Frey, Jesse, 676Frey, Martin, 676Frey, Merwin, 676Frey, Russell, 661, 676Fritz, Berry, 1669Fulcher, Ryan, 1177Fullmer, Darius, 1167Furman, James W, 1176

Gaines, Kimberly, 1177Galloway, David S, 1177Gans, Zeev, 497Ganta, Roman R, 1004Garbe, Paul L, 1477Gaspar, Michelle, 343

Gaston, Sharon, 497Gatewood, Donna M, 670Gaughan, Earl, 675Gayle, Lelve, 1001Gazzola, Lauren, 1167Gearhart, Patricia, 188Geissler, Kyleigh A, 678Gemar, Jerry, 22Genovese, Lucy M, 678Gentry, Robert, 838Gerlach, Gerald F, 1004Gibbins, Beth, 188Gibson, Thomas WG, 1177Gillespie, Tom, 1326Gilpin, Robert, 22Gipson, Chester A, 1169Glassman, Peter S, 491Glenn, S Kent, 1177, 1178Glerum, Leight E, 1484Glickman, Lawrence, 1846Gloor, Kayleen, 21Godrey, Ernest C, 1477Golab, Gail C, 676, 1643,

1841Gooding, Lisa, 677Goodman, Earl, 17Goodwin, Andrew E, 1476Gooss, John, 1177Gopalakrishnan, G, 677Gordon, Robert P, 336Gordon-Evans, Wanda J,

1177Gorman, Stephanie C, 1177Goudlsberry, Courtney, 13Graham, Brad, 188Graham, Elizabeth, 677Graves, Mark R, 1007Gray, Giles A, 497Greeley, Shannon, 837Green, Eleanor M, 337, 339Green, Matthew, 1468Greenhill, Lisa, 664Greenlee, Justin H, 678Greenman, Sylvia, 497Greenwood, James C, 1167Grendahl, Leslie, 1839Griffin, Dee, 839Griffin, Kelly, 1648Griffin, William, 676Grohs, Bethany J, 1476Gross, Diane, 1173Grover, Sandra, 497Grubor, Branka, 678Guedes, Alonso, 188Guerra, Marta, 1173Guerrero, Jorge, 675Gustafson, Nancy R, 497Gutmann, James, 837

Haas, Kenneth, 16Habtermarian, Tsegaye, 677Hadley, Tarah, 497Hafs, Harold D, 1656Hague, Devon, 1648Hale, Anne S, 1476Hale, Fraser, 838Halford, Chuck, 1485Hall, Amanda CHea, 1477Hall, Aron, 1648Hammarlund, Marion, 1006Hammer, Gregory S, 661,

666Hammon, Randy, 1484, 1485


Hancock, Robert B, 1177Hancock, Staci, 1845Hanna, Jack, 1648Hannafin, Christopher, 497Hansen, Steve, 1644Hard, Gordon, 678Harder, Roger, 22Harkins, Davy, 838Harper, Joshua, 1167Harrenstien, Lisa, 188Harris, Donald J, 675Harris, Keith, 20Harris, Kris, 497Hart, James, 669Hartman, Kathleen H, 1476Haskins, Daniel, 22Haskins, Steve, 1851Havig, Marc E, 1177Heaton, Hylon, III, 838Hecht, Silke, 497Heiderich, Heather, 1648Helfat, Mark, 1468Helke, KL, 677Hellyer, Peter J, 188Helmick, Kelly, 188Henderson, Louise, 671Hendrix, Charles M, 666, 997Heneghan, Kathleen, 837Heng, Hock Gan, 497Henges, Wes, 184Hentzler, Robert, 676Hertzog, Robert E “Bud,” 169,

1319, 1467Hettlich, Bianca F, 1177Hickey, Charles W, 1671Hidalgo, Richard J, 1003Highfield, Linda, 1004Hillman, Bob, 1002, 1006Hinrichs, Katrin, 1484Hoblet, Kent, 1849Hochstadt, Adrian, 665Hoenig, Don, 1002Hoey, Marguerite, 1329Hofacre, Charles L, 1477Hoffman, Sharon, 838Hogan, Andrew, 487Hogg, Alex, 836Holbein, Oliver, 839Holdren, George R, 836Holmberg, Brad, 188Holt, N, 1004Hood, Pamela, 497Horner, Jacky, 666Horner, Jacky R, 1475Hornof, Bill, 497Howard, James, 839Howard, Lauren L, 188Hu, X, 1004Huffman, Lee J, 838Hunter, Julaine, 497Hurd, Scott, 1327Hurley, Kate, 1654Hurtgen, John P, 339Hutchins, Elbert C, 15, 1178Hutchinson, Geoffrey, 1177Hutton, John, 18Hyman, Jennifer, 188

Inglis, Stephen, 497Ironmonger, Rebecca, 497Isaac, Thomas L, 1647

Jackson, Aaron M, 1177

Jamison, Wes, 664Jarrett, James A, 675Jenkins, Jeffrey, 497Jessup, David A, 1476Jewett, Meg, 1845Joens, Lynn A, 1003Johanns, Michael, 1002Johnson, Ann, 1176Johnson, Eric G, 497Johnson, Jody, 1647Johnson, Karen, 831Johnson, Lynne, 675Johnson, Rebecca, 20Johnson, Rodney G, 492Johnson, Tom J, 1477Jones, Kathryn Blair, 1476Jones, MB, 184Jones, Paul, 1485Joseph, Steve, 838Joy, Candace, 22, 1477Julius, Tracy, 1648Jurk, Isabel, 188

Kaddatz, Laurel, 675Karnik, Priti S, 1177Kathio, IH, 16Katz, Elliot, 1169Keating, Lauren K, 1476Keats, Matthew M, 1177Keffaber, Kerry, 1326Keller, Lynn S, 1007Keller, Sonya L, 678Kelly, Nancy, 838Kelly, Terra R, 188Kelmer, Gal, 1177Kelpe, Ronald M, 836Kendall, Thomas R, 1476Kennedy, Mark, 187Kennedy, Shawn C, 1177Kennon, Leah, 1485Kergosien, David H, 1177Kile, James C, 1851King, Bruce, 678King, Dwight D, 1476King, Lonnie, 1173King, Ralph D, 1671Kinney, Melville, 497Kjonas, Kevin, 1167Klaphake, Eric, 497Klauss, Gia, 188Klingborg, Jon, 334Knight, James Q, 828Knoll, Dean, 1176Knostman, KAB, 677Kochevar, Deborah, 1178,

1670Koehm, John, 838Kohan, Raul, 336Kolb, Glenn, 1837Kolenda-Roberts, Holly M,

678Koller, Loren, 1851Kornegay, Larry M, 177, 1473Kosch, Philip C, 1670Kraemer, Duane, 837Krauss, Amy, 1170Krugler, Charlotte A, 1476Krushinskie, Elizabeth A,

1476, 1851Ksiazek, Thomas G, 995Kuhlman, Jay D, 1850Kuruvilla, Sabu, 678

LaBelle, Michelle, 174Labelle, Philippe, 678LaCroix, Charlotte A, 666Lambert, Andre-Jean, 678Lambert, Paul, 839Lancaster, Malcolm J, 678Lancaster, Tiffany, 13Lance, Susan, 1846LaPin, Pete, 18Larsen, R Scott, 1476Latimer, Tricia, 1177, 1178Latson, Keith M, 1177Lau, Richard E, 1007Lautner, Elizabeth, 1849Lawson, Jerry, 1170Layton, Candace, 838Leafstedt, James, 1002Ledbetter, Eric, 188Ledbetter, Greg, 187Ledbetter, Jane, 187Lee, Yonghoop L, 188Leff, Gary R, 1321Legendre, Alfred M, 675, 676Legendre, Loic, 838Leininger, Mary Beth, 344Lennon, Michael, 828Lenz, Thomas R, 348Lester, Corrina, 833Leutenegger, Christian M, 335Levin, Garrett M, 1177Levine, Emily, 20Levy, Jeffrey, 1850Lewis, Bridget S, 678Lewis, John, 838Lewis, Robert D, 1477Lillich, Roberta K, 343Lin, Jeanie, 172Lin, Patricia, 678Linfield, Thomas FT, 1328Lipman, Alan, 497Little, Bruce W, 837, 997,

1643, 1840, 1848Little, Thomas B, 1476Liu, Annie, 1645Lively, Kristine, 497, 1484,

1485Lloyd, KC Kent, 1477Loeb, Walter, 678Loepp, Scott, 1485LoGiudice, Rosemary J, 666,

667Lopez, Tony R, 497Lord, Linda, 1003Loskutoff, Naida M, 837Louis, Gary, 1324Lovern, Cindy S, 665Lowe, Jim, 1324Lowey, Nita, 171Lowum, Sue, 1648Ludwig, Georgianne A, 1671Luong, R, 677Lurie, David M, 497Lutschaunig, Mark T, 997,

1468, 1469

Maas, Alexander, 1004MacAllister, Carolynn T, 1476Maccabe, Andrew, 1173Mader, Douglas, 675Madigan, John, 338Maggio, Federica, 188Mahr, Roger K, 9, 19, 180,

493, 659

Maiden, Marjorie, 831Malmberg, George, 1649Manfredi, Heather, 1648Mar, Cindy, 188Maran, Brian, 1648Marano, Nina, 1173Marks-Stubchaer, Sandra,

1648Marsh, Bret D, 182, 665,

1002, 1467, 1837Marshall, Tessa, 497Martin, Carolyn, 1670Martin, Charles, 1851Martinez, Mark, 828Mason, David R, 1177Mather, Edward C, 1003Mattern, Kara L, 1177Mattix, Marc, 1851Mattoon, John, 497McAbee, Kevin P, 1177McCabe, Marie Suthers,

1833, 1845McCall, Dolores, 837McCarron, Judy, 1845McCarthy, Aine, 675McCaw, Monte, 1315McClearen, James R, 1484McClure, Kent D, 676McCrystle, David L, 659,

1473McDermott, Travis, 1648McGee, Sam, 1007McGrath, Robert, 1168McIlney, Tonya, 188McIlwraith, C Wayne, 338McMahon, Kelly, 1648McMillan, Jerry, 1484Mealey, Katrina, 22Meehan, Thomas, 22Meens, Jochen, 1004Meinzinger, Susan, 22Melcher, John, 1469Mengeling, William L, 1003Mercado, Julio, 22Mertens, Ken, 839Mesack, Paul, 838Messer, Nathaniel T, 1476Meyer, Thomas, 1468Meyerholz, David K, 678Miale, Sue, 189Michaud, Andy, 187Miles, Chris, 497Miller, Letrisa, 343Miller, Michele, 21, 22Miller, Paul, 188Miller, R Eric, 1318Miller-Moran, Timothy J, 1476Milligan, Meggie, 836Mitchell, Cynthia, 497Montgomery, Joel, 1173Montgomery, Patricia, 837Moore, George, 1003Moore, J Alfred, 1177, 1178Moore, Joseph A, 1848Moore, Robert, 497Moore, Rustin, 1006Moreau, Phillipe, 675Morrison, James P, 678Morton, David B, 1318Mosier, Derek, 678Mosier, Jake, 661Moskey, Henry, 1651Mosunic, Cory, 188


Moxey, Lance T, 1476Moyer, Michael R, 1671Mundy, Cassandra, 22Munger, Bob, 188Munoz-Zanzi, Claudia, 1316Munsterman, Amelia S, 1177Murray, Suzan, 1468Musser, Duane, 1469Myers, Lee M, 1002, 1484

Nagai, Takashi, 837Nagaraja, TG, 1328Nash, Sherru, 1329Navarre, Christine B, 1476Nave, James E, 178, 661,

1841Nawrocki, Michael A, 1177Neagle, Lori, 1845Neiffer, Donald L, 188Nelson, Phillip D, 1476Nelson, Thomas, 1654Nemzek, Jean, 1845Neumann, Crystal, 1648Newell, Susan, 497Newkirk, VK, 677Nickelson, Debra, 672Niculescu, Diana, 1648Nielson, Jacqui, 1485Nieman, Larry J, 1007Noah, Donald, 664Noordsy, John, 661Norman, Sandra, 1329Nykerk, Fay, 831

O’Connor, Bland, 15Odom, Bob, 16Ogilvie, Greg, 1653Ohle, Joerg, 1656Olsen, Christopher, 347Olsen, Daryl, 1326Olver, Christine S, 678O’Morrow, Colleen, 838Opitz, Mike, 678O’Rourke, Martha, 1329Osmond, Christian S, 1177Ostrich, Sherbyn, 1322Otto-Berstein, Katharina,

1850

Pace, Lanny W, 1477Pacelle, Wayne, 1650Page, Rodney, 1176Palazzolo, Carl, 491Palmer, Ronald, 839Palmer, Scott E, 337Parisotto, Linda, 1485Parshley, D Lisa, 1477Partnow, Alix, 1648Pascoe, Peter J, 676Paul, Prem, 1003Payne, Kevin, 1173Pearl, Gary G, 1848Pease, Anthony P, 497Peddie, James A, 183Peddireddi, Lalitha, 1004Peigh, Theodora, 347Penraat, Kelley A, 678Perez, S, 1004Perius, Lisa, 1839Perry, DL, 677Perryman, Lance E, 1328Pfander, Michael B, 839Phillips, Heidi, 1177

Phillips, Mary Zoe, 16Pickering, Charles, 1468Pidgeon, Guy L, 659, 1176,

1320, 1473Piedrahita, Jorge, 1670Pilny, Anthony, 497Pittenger, Stephen, 491Plummer, PJ, 1004Pollmann, Steven, 1324Posey, Daniel, 1178Powell, Cassie, 1648Pozzi, Antonio, 1177Pratt, Bruce, 1005Prestage, Ron, 1005Price, Donald A, 498Price, Steven M, 1007Price, V Hugh, 666Pritt, Stacy L, 1476Privette, Robert, 22Proulx, David R, 497

Quieroz-Castro, Patricia, 188

Radasch, Robert, 1177, 1178Radin, M Judith, 677, 678Rainbow, Marc, 188Ramanathan, Srinvasan, 16Rambeaud, M, 1003Ramsay, Edward, 21, 22Rand, Laura N, 1007Randall, Elissa, 497Randolph, Wayne, 1329Rashid, Jamila, 12Raskin, Rose, 20Rathgeber, Terry, 189Ratner, Michael P, 1007Read, Robert W, 678Rebensdorf, Courtney, 497Reece, C Lynn, 1476Reed, Jeff, 1648Reid, Alexis, 1007Reid, Charles D, 348Reid, Ryan, 1648Reisman, Robert, 1850Rekers-Braun, Wendi, 497Renfrow, Jonathan, 839Reynolds, Debby, 186Reynolds, James P, 1476Rhodes, R Tracy, 665, 1319,

1477Rice, Dean, 1319Richards, George E, 1476Richards, James, 342, 1165Riddell, Gatz, 675Riley, Lewis R, 1654Rippie, Earl H, Jr, 675Rizzi, Theresa E, 678Robb, Julie L, 1177Robbin, Terah, 188Roberts, John F, 678Robinson, Allen G, 839Rode, Paula, 838Rongren, Barbara, 1178Rongren, Russell G, 1178Roosevelt, Theodore, 1651Rosales, A Gregorio, 1476Rosati, Monica, 188Roth, James, 830Roudabush, Alice D, 678Rowan, Andrew, 1318Rowland, JM, 1004Rowland, RRR, 1004Rowles, Craig J, 1476

Royals, Stephen R, 1177Rubin, Carol H, 1476Rubin, Howard E, 342, 345Ruder, Mark, 1648Rumschlag, Tony, 1007Rushton, Peggy, 1176Russell, Leon H, 665, 1467Ryan, John, 188Ryder, Oliver A, 21

Sabin, Elizabeth A, 182Sage, Jaime, 497Saint-Erne, Nicholas J, 1476Salinardi, Brenda J, 1177Salinas, Sergio H, 339Sanchez, Gustavo A Garcia,

188Sangena Boyina, R, 1004Sangster, C, 677Saveraid, Travis, 497Sawyer, Donald C, 1477Scamahorn, John R, 1327,

1476Scarfe, A David, 1001, 1477Schaefer, John, 1004Schamahorn, John, 1327Scherk, Margie, 343Scheuch, Brad C, 1177Schlitz, John J, 1477Schlitz, Paul P, 1476Schmidt, Kristiane, 188Schmiedt, Chad W, 1177Schmoling, Gerald R, 1477Schneider, Judy, 1468Schoenborn, Deanna L, 497Schoppa, Lisa, 1840Schrater, Gerald D, 1176Schultz, Roy A, 1324Schuster, Jessica, 1648Schwartz, Allan, 348Schwartz, Kathleen, 348Schwartz, Susanna GH, 1177Schwartz, Victor E, 1469Schwarz, Peter D, 189Sebastian, MM, 677Seibel, Dana, 1648Selvig, Jennifer, 1648Senior, David, 675Sepulveda, Gustavo, 497Sereda, Colin, 1671Serpell, James A, 1671Shafford, Heidi, 188Share, Elizabeth, 497Sharp, Roddy, 678Shaw, Clay, 171Shelly, Sonjia M, 678Sheppard, Guy, 1178Sherman, David M, 827Shille, Victor, 837Shirbroun, Richard E, 492Shoieb, Ahmed M, 678Shokek, Amy B, 678Shore, William J, 839Showmaker, R Stuart, 339Sibbel, Richard, 1319Siegel, Shanna, 1648Simmons, Donald G, 14, 833Simon, J, 1004Simpson, R Mark, 836Sing, Jenna, 1648Singer, Randall S, 1327Sinibaldi, Kenneth, 1851Sirigireddy, Kamesh R, 1004

Sladky, Kurt K, 188Smith, David R, 1476Smith, Donald F, 1176, 1670Smith, Kristine, 21Smith, Mark, 838Smith, Randy, 838Smith, Robert A, 1005Smith, Ronald D, 1003Smith, Timothy, 497Smithenson, Todd, 497Snelson, Harry O, 1316, 1476Snider, Douglas, 1648Snyder, Margaret, 173Sobota, Justin, 1648Soliman, Sam, 1850Somerville, Bill, 1007Spangler, Elizabeth, 678Spangler, Taylor, 678Spence, John D, 188Spielvogel, Sally, 1845Splitter, Gary A, 1003Squires, Edward L, 348Staples, Lara, 1648Stapleton, Barbara, 838Starling, David E, 1476, 1477Stauffer, Kent D, 1177Steele, James H, 1003Steep, Stephen, 838Stein, Keith, 838Steinbach, Thomas J, 678Steinberg, Jennifer D, 678Stepanian, Andrew, 1167Stephan, Deborah, 188Stevens, Ted, 179Stevenson, Craig A, 188, 189Stewart, Jay, 839Stewart, Roy E, 189Stinson, Al W, 1484Stokes, William S, 665Stoltenow, Charles L, 661,

666, 1468Stone, Karen, 22Storey, Eric, 188Stremme, Donald W, 1476Streppa, Heather K, 1177Stried, Ronald O, 1178Stromberg, Paul, 677, 678Strubberg, Steve, 839Stuart, Jeremy, 1648Sturmer, Matthew, 343Sundberg, Paul, 1325Sundlof, Stephen F, 835, 1652Sutherland-Smith, Meg, 188Sutton, George F, 331Swayne, David E, 11Sweeney, John, 170, 834Sweet, David, 497Szabo, Kathleen A, 678

Tait, John D, 1671Takashima, Gregg K, 1671Talley, Michael, 1468Tarpley, Heather L, 678Tassone, Kara, 1648Tauer, Dominic, 1648Taylor, Kim, 1329Tewari, Deepanker, 1004Thiermann, Alex, 1840Thomas, Michael P, 189Thompson, Anne E, 1168Thompson, Craig A, 678Thompson, James P, 1005,

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Thompson, Robert, 22Thorne, Edwin Thomas, 21Thrall, Anna, 678Tomasic, Michael, 189Tomkins, Dave, 16Torres, Audrey, 1003Towers, H Wesley, Jr, 1177Townsend, Miranda, 1176Trayer, Timothy P, 1476Treadwell, Tracee, 1846Treuil, Philip, 497Trincado, Carlos, 1004Tromblee, Tonya, 497Tsugawa, Anson, 838Tucci, Teresa, 188Tumpey, Abbigail, 995Turner, Nancy, 1648Twisselmann, Birte, 186Twisselmann, Easton, 186Twomey, Leanne, 678

Utley, Lauren, 1648

Valdez-Almada, Sandra C,497, 1177

Vance, Joseph, 1669Vanderklok, Michael, 1468van der Westhuizen, Erica, 16van der Woerdt, Alexandra,

1850

Van Nice, Eric, 838Vanvick, Sally, 1178Vehrs, Kristin L, 1169Veit, Allison, 1648Venegoni, Kristine, 174Vengris, Vitolis E, 671Verna, Mauro, 1177Vida, Joseph T, 1177Vogel, Lyle P, 489, 496, 676,

1643, 1841von Eschenbach, Andrew C,

1651Vroman, Kenneth M, 839

Waddell, John T, 1476Wagner, Bettina, 1836Wagstrom, Elizabeth A, 1476Waldau, Paul F, 1482Walker, Dee Ann, 1485Wallace, David K, 1477Wallace, Larry, 661Wallman, Ron, 839Walther, Jack O, 347, 1841Wang, Sandy, 497Ward, Jack, 1329Wardrip, Craig L, 1476Warren, AL, 677Waters, W Ray, 1005Wayner, Chuck, 1646Weber, Marilyn, 1329

Weigand, Eric, 333Weisman, Jim, 1007Wellehan, James FX, 188Wells, Roger, 495Wheeler, Karen, 671White, Ann, 839White, Eugene, 497White, Gene, 1177, 1178White, Larry A, 489Whitehair, Michael, 1468Whitelaw, Christy, 1840Whitney, Marlyn S, 678Whittaker, Gary, 1176Whyte, Vicki, 343Wilkes, Rebecca P, 1004Willems, Robert A, 1481Willer, Richard, 1006Willetts, Janet, 831Williams, Brad, 1323Williams, Elizabeth S, 21Williams, Sherri, 343Willis, Lisa, 1176Willner, Richard, 1007Wills, Tamara B, 678Wilson, Darr, 16Wilson, Maureen, 13Wilson, Robert Steve, 1177,

1178Wilt, VM “Mac,” 839Winchester, Meri, 15

Winget, Larry, 337Winkler, Kevin, 15Witter, Joan E, 1850Witter, Richard L, 1850Wolfe, Tina M, 1177Wolff, Peregine L, 1476Wollen, Terry, 1844Woods, Jodi, 1648Woods, Taylor, 839Woodward, Bob, 1469Woolf, Walter, 1840Worth, Anna E, 1671Wright, Jennifer, 1173Wyatt, Carolyn, 1478

Xiao, Yanjing, 1004

Yamauchi, H, 677Yessenow, Sheldon Z, 336,

1007Yu-Speight, Audrey, 188

Zadoks, Ruth N, 1483Zhang, O, 1004Zimmel, Dana, 339Zimmerman, Jeff, 1316Zito, Kim, 1845


AAbdomenEvaluation of surgical treatment for signs of acute abdominal

pain in draft horses: 72 cases (1983–2002) [R Rothenbuhleret al], 1546

About the CoverNational Pet Week Poster: Pets Unite the World with Love, by

Courtney Gouldsberry (May 7-13, 2006 - FitnessUnleashed), 3

Three Amigos, by Linda Besse, 161The Black Cat, by Dr. Stanley Truffini, 323Scruffy, by Marion Pruitt, 481Study for Fido, by Frederick Kiesler, 651Greener Pastures, by Kristin Lusk, 817Spring’s Arrival, by Bonnie Mohr, 987The Giant is Sleeping, by Tom Tischler, 1155Wild ‘n Free, by Dee Phillips, 1307Contemplation, by Erika Koltveit, 1457Bighorn Rams, by Joseph Vance, 1635Les, by Lori E Stetson, 1825

AbscessIntracranial abscess caused by Rhodococcus equi infection in a

foal [JC Janicek et al], 251Treatment for pancreatic abscesses via omentalization with

abdominal closure versus open peritoneal drainage in dogs:15 cases (1994–2004) [MD Johnson et al], 397

Pyocele, orchitis, and penile abscess in a horse [JC Estepa etal], 515

Accessory LigamentDesmitis of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flex-

or tendon [MA Vidal et al], 845

AcupunctureEffects of electrostimulated acupuncture on ground reaction

forces and pain scores in dogs with chronic elbow jointarthritis [AS Kapatkin et al], 1350

AdenocarcinomaResection and use of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor for treat-

ment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in a cockatiel [S Chen etal], 69

Palliative use of a stent for colonic obstruction caused by ade-nocarcinoma in two cats [DZ Hume et al], 392

AdenomaPituitary macroadenoma in a dog [GL Lynch et al], 1681

Adjuvant TreatmentEvaluation of prognostic factors associated with outcome in

dogs with multiple cutaneous mast cell tumors treated withsurgery with and without adjuvant treatment: 54 cases(1998–2004) [MN Mullins et al], 91

Adverse EffectsEvaluation of adverse effects of long-term orally administered

carprofen in dogs [MR Raekallio et al], 876

AflatoxinAflatoxicosis in dogs and dealing with suspected contaminated

commercial foods [KA Stenske et al], 1686

AgeEffect of age on reference intervals of serum biochemical val-

ues in kittens [JK Levy et al], 1033

Alkaline PhosphataseSerum alkaline phosphatase activity in Scottish Terriers versus

dogs of other breeds [DD Nestor et al], 222Evaluation of surrogate markers for passive transfer of immuni-

ty in kittens [PC Crawford et al], 1038

AlopeciaUnderlying medical conditions in cats with presumptive psy-

chogenic alopecia [SE Waisglass et al], 1705

AlpacaPersistent infection with bovine viral diarrhea virus in an alpaca

[DE Mattson et al], 1762

AmeloblastomaAmeloblastoma in the mandible of a llama [KM Ivester et al],

1343

American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) - Tablesof Contents

262, 592, 926, 1244, 1574, 1940

AmnionManagement of hydrops amnion in a mare resulting in birth of a

live foal [BW Christensen et al], 1228

Amycolatopsis sppNocardioform placentitis with isolation of Amycolatopsis spp in

a Florida-bred mare [BW Christensen et al], 1234

AnalgesiaEvaluation of signs of postoperative pain and complications

after forelimb onychectomy in cats receiving buprenorphinealone or with bupivacaine administered as a four-pointregional nerve block [K Curcio et al], 65

Analytic & Diagnostic TechniquesEvaluation of the use of an on-farm system for bacteriologic

culture of milk from cows with low-grade mastitis [NL Neeseret al], 254

Evaluation of factors associated with positive IgM captureELISA results in equids with clinical signs compatible withWest Nile virus infection: 1,017 cases (2003) [JM Tanner etal], 414

Characteristics of cisternal cerebrospinal fluid associated withintracranial meningiomas in dogs: 56 cases (1985–2004) [PJDickinson et al], 564

Evaluation of diagnostic tests used for detection of bovine viraldiarrhea virus and prevalence of subtypes 1a, 1b, and 2a inpersistently infected cattle entering a feedlot [RW Fulton etal], 578

Anesthesia Case of the MonthObstruction of the endotracheal tube in a cat [K Wegner et al],

2006;228:850Letter: Requests information on outcome in feline case [RWulff], 2006;228:1335

Response [K Wegner et al], 2006;228:1335

AnesthesiologyObstruction of the endotracheal tube in a cat [K Wegner et al],


Response [K Wegner et al], 2006;228:1335Effect of transdermally administered fentanyl on minimum alve-

olar concentration of isoflurane in normothermic andhypothermic dogs [D Wilson et al], 1042

Index to Subjects

Evaluation of total intravenous anesthesia with propofol or keta-mine-medetomidine-propofol combination in horses [MAUmar et al], 1221

AnthelminticsPyrantel pamoate resistance in horses receiving daily adminis-

tration of pyrantel tartrate [EL Brazik et al], 101

AntibodiesEvaluation of protection against virulent bovine viral diarrhea virus

type 2 in calves that had maternal antibodies and were vacci-nated with a modified-live vaccine [AD Zimmerman et al], 1757

AntigensUse of multigeneration-family molecular dog leukocyte antigen

typing to select a hematopoietic cell transplant donor for adog with T-cell lymphoma [M Lupu et al], 728

Association of argyrophilic nucleolar organizing regions, Ki-67,and proliferating cell nuclear antigen scores with histologicgrade and survival in dogs with soft tissue sarcomas: 60cases (1996–2002) [SN Ettinger et al], 1053

AntimicrobialsEvaluation of the use of an on-farm system for bacteriologic


Efficacy of vaccination and antimicrobial treatment to eliminatechronic intramammary Staphylococcus aureus infections indairy cattle [GW Smith et al], 422

Investigation of antimicrobial use and the impact of antimicro-bial use guidelines in a small animal veterinary teaching hos-pital: 1995–2004 [JS Weese], 553

Antimicrobial regional limb perfusion in horses [LM Rubio-Martínez et al], 706

Molecular characterization of Clostridium difficile isolates fromhorses in an intensive care unit and association of diseaseseverity with strain type [KG Magdesian et al], 751

Evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility patterns inCampylobacter spp isolated from dairy cattle and farms man-aged organically and conventionally in the midwestern andnortheastern United States [LW Halbert et al], 1074

Efficacy of using an internal teat sealer to prevent new intra-mammary infections in nonlactating dairy cattle [CJ Sanfordet al], 1565

Impact of hospitalization and antimicrobial drug administrationon antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of commensalEscherichia coli isolated from the feces of horses [MDunowska et al], 1909

Treatment with continuous intrasynovial antimicrobial infusionfor septic synovitis in horses: 31 cases (2000–2003) [TBLescun et al], 1922

AortaPersistent right aortic arch in a dog [S Mahler et al], 355

Applications for Membership109, 265, 427, 595, 761, 929, 1090, 1246, 1397, 1577, 1767

Arachnoid CystSpinal arachnoid cyst in a dog [KB Sessums et al], 1019

Argyrophilic Nucleolar Organizing RegionsAssociation of argyrophilic nucleolar organizing regions, Ki-67,

and proliferating cell nuclear antigen scores with histologicgrade and survival in dogs with soft tissue sarcomas: 60cases (1996–2002) [SN Ettinger et al], 1053

ArrhythmiasVentricular pre-excitation in a cat [RM Roland et al], 1500

ArteriesPulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure in an adult

llama with hepatic disease [JR Middleton et al], 756

Ultrasonographic and color-flow Doppler ultrasonographicassessment of direct cutaneous arteries used for axial pat-tern skin flaps in dogs [JA Reetz et al], 1361

ArthritisEffects of electrostimulated acupuncture on ground reaction


ArthrodesisArthroscopically assisted arthrodesis of the distal interpha-

langeal joint with transarticular screws inserted through adorsal hoof wall approach in a horse [E Busschers et al], 909

ArthroscopyArthroscopically assisted arthrodesis of the distal interpha-


Arytenoid CartilagePostoperative results of unilateral arytenoid lateralization for

treatment of idiopathic laryngeal paralysis in dogs: 39 cases(1996–2002) [SP Hammel et al], 1215

AspergillosisResults of rhinoscopy alone or in conjunction with sinuscopy in

dogs with aspergillosis: 46 cases (2001–2004) [LR Johnsonet al], 738

Assistance AnimalsStress-related behaviors among horses used in a therapeutic

riding program [L Kaiser et al], 39Toxicologic hazards for police dogs involved in drug detection

[RM Llera et al], 1028

AtlasAtlanto-occipital luxation in a dog [WR Gross et al], 513

Atrioventricular BlockSignalment, clinical signs, and prognostic indicators associated

with high-grade second- or third-degree atrioventricular blockin dogs: 124 cases (January 1, 1997–December 31, 1997)[DP Schrope et al], 1710

AtriumAtrial fibrillation in a dog with right ventricular apex pacing [BL

Weissman et al], 1025

Avian Influenza VirusReview of the highly pathologic avian influenza outbreak in

Texas, 2004 [AM Pelzel et al], 1869Avian influenza virus and free-ranging wild birds [LA Dierauf et

al], 1877

AVMA Convention Preliminary Program - 2006

AVMA Conventions109, 265, 427, 595, 761, 1246, 1397, 1577, 1767

AvulsionAvulsion of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle in a

cat [D Ting et al], 1497

BBacteriaEvaluation of clinical characteristics and bacterial isolates in

dogs with bacterial keratitis: 97 cases (1993–2003) [EL Tolaret al], 80

Intracranial abscess caused by Rhodococcus equi infection in afoal [JC Janicek et al], 251



Evaluation of bacterial and protozoal contamination of commer-cially available raw meat diets for dogs [RA Strohmeyer etal], 537

Long-term persistence of multi–drug-resistant Salmonella enteri-ca serovar Newport in two dairy herds [RN Cobbold et al], 585

Molecular characterization of Clostridium difficile isolates fromhorses in an intensive care unit and association of diseaseseverity with strain type [KG Magdesian et al], 751

Evaluation of the effects of footwear hygiene protocols on non-specific bacterial contamination of floor surfaces in an equinehospital [KA Stockton et al], 1068

Nocardioform placentitis with isolation of Amycolatopsis spp ina Florida-bred mare [BW Christensen et al], 1234

Hypertrophic osteopathy associated with pulmonary Eikenellacorrodens infection in a dog [WK Foster et al], 1366

Effectiveness of using a mat filled with peroxygen disinfectantto minimize shoe sole contamination in a veterinary hospital[SF Amass et al], 1391

Evaluation of the association between feeding raw meat andSalmonella enterica infections at a Greyhound breeding facil-ity [PS Morley et al], 1524

Evaluation of the relationship between causative organismsand clinical characteristics of infective endocarditis in dogs:71 cases (1992–2005) [JE Sykes et al], 1723

Clinicopathologic findings and outcome in dogs with infectiveendocarditis: 71 cases (1992–2005) [JE Sykes et al], 1735


Evaluation of the efficacy of a peroxygen disinfectant-filled foot-mat for reduction of bacterial load on footwear in a large ani-mal hospital setting [M Dunowska et al], 1935

Bacteriologic CultureEvaluation of the use of an on-farm system for bacteriologic


BalloonEvaluation of a balloon constant rate infusion system for treat-

ment of septic arthritis, septic tenosynovitis, and contaminat-ed synovial wounds: 23 cases (2002–2005) [DT Meagher etal], 1930

BandingEvaluation of cellophane banding with and without intraopera-

tive attenuation for treatment of congenital extrahepatic por-tosystemic shunts in dogs [D Frankel et al], 1355

Beef CalvesAssociation of neonatal serum immunoglobulin G1 concentra-

tion with health and performance in beef calves [RD Dewellet al], 914

BehaviorStress-related behaviors among horses used in a therapeutic

riding program [L Kaiser et al], 39Underlying medical conditions in cats with presumptive psy-


Bile DuctCholedochal tube stenting for decompression of the extrahepat-

ic portion of the biliary tract in dogs: 13 cases (2002–2005)[PD Mayhew et al], 1209

Cholecystoenterostomy for treatment of extrahepatic biliarytract obstruction in cats: 22 cases (1994–2003) [NJ Buote etal], 1376

BiotechnologyEuthanasia and quality of life [BE Rollin], 2006;228:1014

Letter: Thoughts on euthanasia and quality-of-life commen-tary [JS Parker], 2006;228:1678

Response: [BE Rollin], 2006;228:1678Letter: Thoughts on euthanasia and quality-of-life commen-tary [WV Lumb], 2006;228:1676

Response: [BE Rollin], 2006;228:1677

BirdsAvian influenza virus and free-ranging wild birds [LA Dierauf et

al], 1877

Blood VesselsUltrasonographic and color-flow Doppler ultrasonographic

assessment of direct cutaneous arteries used for axial pat-tern skin flaps in dogs [JA Reetz et al], 1361

Bluetongue VirusImpact of bluetongue virus infection on the international move-

ment and trade of ruminants [NJ MacLachlan et al], 1346

Board CertificationThe relationship between general practitioners and board-certi-

fied specialists in veterinary medicine [G Block et al], 1188

BoneHypertrophic osteopathy associated with pulmonary Eikenella

corrodens infection in a dog [WK Foster et al], 1366

Bone MarrowEvaluation of dysmyelopoiesis in cats: 34 cases (1996–2005)

[DJ Weiss], 893

Book Reviews: For Your LibraryBeasts of the Earth: Animals, Humans, and Disease, by E.

Fuller Torrey and Robert H. Yolken [J Wright], 1894Endocrine Disruptors: Effects on Male and Female

Reproductive Systems (2nd edition), by RK Naz [KM Onclin],1894

Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV)Effects of modified-live bovine viral diarrhea virus vaccines con-

taining either type 1 or types 1 and 2 BVDV on heifers andtheir offspring after challenge with noncytopathic type 2BVDV during gestation [MD Ficken et al], 2006;228:1559

Correction: 2006;228:1904Evaluation of diagnostic tests used for detection of bovine viral

diarrhea virus and prevalence of subtypes 1a, 1b, and 2a inpersistently infected cattle entering a feedlot [RW Fulton etal], 578

Evaluation of protection against virulent bovine viral diarrheavirus type 2 in calves that had maternal antibodies and werevaccinated with a modified-live vaccine [AD Zimmerman etal], 1757

Persistent infection with bovine viral diarrhea virus in an alpaca[DE Mattson et al], 1762

BrodifacoumBroadifacoum toxicosis causing hemothorax in a dog [MS

Bergh et al], 1193

BupivacaineEvaluation of signs of postoperative pain and complications


BuprenorphineEvaluation of signs of postoperative pain and complications



CCalcium Oxalate UrolithiasisRenal transplantation in cats with calcium oxalate urolithiasis:

19 cases (1997–2004) [LR Aronson et al], 743

CamelidsAmeloblastoma in the mandible of a llama [KM Ivester et al], 1343Persistent infection with bovine viral diarrhea virus in an alpaca

[DE Mattson et al], 1762

Campylobacter sppEvaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in

Campylobacter spp isolated from dairy cattle and farms man-aged organically and conventionally in the midwestern andnortheastern United States [LW Halbert et al], 1074

Canarypox VirusProtection from challenge following administration of a canary-

pox virus-vectored recombinant feline leukemia virus vaccinein cats previously vaccinated with a killed virus vaccine [DAGrosenbaugh et al], 726

Carbon DioxideEvaluation of carbon dioxide laser ablation combined with

mitoxantrone and piroxicam treatment in dogs with transition-al cell carcinoma [ML Upton et al], 549

Cardiovascular SystemUse of simultaneous fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guid-

ance during transarterial coil placement for embolization ofpatent ductus arteriosus in dogs [V Szatmári et al],2006;228:881Letter: Offers suggestions for embolization of patent ductusarteriosus [JS White], 2006;228:1336

Response [V Szatmári], 2006;228:1337Vegetative valvular endocarditis in a cow [JC Estepa et al],

2006;228:37Correction: 2006;228:382

Thrombosis of the caudal vena cava in a cow [KP Poulsen etal], 35

Persistent right aortic arch in a dog [S Mahler et al], 355Circumcaval ureter associated with an intrahepatic portosys-

temic shunt in a dog [RT Doust et al], 389Antimicrobial regional limb perfusion in horses [LM Rubio-

Martínez et al], 706Pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure in an adult

llama with hepatic disease [JR Middleton et al], 756Evaluation of cellophane banding with and without intraopera-



Pulmonary hypertension in a cat [K Hearon et al], 1495Ventricular pre-excitation in a cat [RM Roland et al], 1500Signalment, clinical signs, and prognostic indicators associated




Septicemia in a young dog following treatment of patent ductusarteriosus via coils occlusion [AC Wood et al], 1901

CareersAttracting students into careers in food supply veterinary medi-

cine [KP Gwinner et al], 1693Job satisfaction, changes in occupational area, and commit-

ment to a career in food supply veterinary medicine [DMAndrus et al], 1884

Carpal BonesPalmar carpal osteochondral fragments in racehorses: 31

cases (1994–2004) [LM Getman et al], 1551

CarprofenEvaluation of adverse effects of long-term orally administered

carprofen in dogs [MR Raekallio et al], 876

CartilagePostoperative results of unilateral arytenoid lateralization for


CataractsLong-term complications after phacoemulsification for cataract

removal in dogs: 172 cases (1995–2002) [KJ Sigle et al],2006;228:74

Correction: 2006;228:552Evaluation of client perceptions concerning outcomes of

cataract surgery in dogs [SL Appel et al], 870

Caudal Vena CavaThrombosis of the caudal vena cava in a cow [KP Poulsen et

al], 35

CecumCecocolic intussusception in a horse [A Valdes-Martinez et al],

847

CelecoxibResection and use of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor for treat-


CellophaneEvaluation of cellophane banding with and without intraopera-


Cerebrospinal FluidCharacteristics of cisternal cerebrospinal fluid associated with

intracranial meningiomas in dogs: 56 cases (1985–2004) [PJDickinson et al], 564

CholecystoenterostomyCholecystoenterostomy for treatment of extrahepatic biliary

tract obstruction in cats: 22 cases (1994–2003) [NJ Buote etal], 1376

Choledochal StentCholedochal tube stenting for decompression of the extrahepat-


CirrhosisPulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure in an adult

llama with hepatic disease [JR Middleton et al], 756

ClientsVeterinarian-client-patient communication patterns used during

clinical appointments in companion animal practice [JR Shawet al], 2006;228:714Letter: Comments on communication patterns in companionanimal practice [J Butterweck], 2006;228:1858

Evaluation of client perceptions concerning outcomes ofcataract surgery in dogs [SL Appel et al], 870

Clinical PathologySerum alkaline phosphatase activity in Scottish Terriers versus

dogs of other breeds [DD Nestor et al], 222Characteristics of cisternal cerebrospinal fluid associated with



Evaluation of dysmyelopoiesis in cats: 34 cases (1996–2005)[DJ Weiss], 893

Effect of age on reference intervals of serum biochemical val-ues in kittens [JK Levy et al], 1033

Evaluation of surrogate markers for passive transfer of immuni-ty in kittens [PC Crawford et al], 1038

Clinical signs and clinicopathologic abnormalities in dogs withclinical spirocercosis: 39 cases (1995–2004) [ME Mylonakiset al], 1063

Clostridium sppMolecular characterization of Clostridium difficile isolates from

horses in an intensive care unit and association of diseaseseverity with strain type [KG Magdesian et al], 751

CloxacillinEfficacy of using an internal teat sealer to prevent new intra-

mammary infections in nonlactating dairy cattle [CJ Sanfordet al], 1565

CockatielsResection and use of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor for treat-


CoelomSurgical approach to the coelomic cavity through the axillary

and inguinal regions in sea turtles [A Di Bello et al], 922

CoilsUse of simultaneous fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guid-


Response [V Szatmári], 2006;228:1337Septicemia in a young dog following treatment of patent ductus

arteriosus via coils occlusion [AC Wood et al], 1901

ColicRisk factors associated with renal insufficiency in horses with

primary gastrointestinal disease: 26 cases (2000–2003) [ESGroover et al], 572

Evaluation of surgical treatment for signs of acute abdominalpain in draft horses: 72 cases (1983–2002) [R Rothenbuhleret al], 1546

ColonPalliative use of a stent for colonic obstruction caused by ade-

nocarcinoma in two cats [DZ Hume et al], 392Use of ultrasonography to diagnose large colon volvulus in

horses [SM Abutarbush et al], 409Risk factors associated with renal insufficiency in horses with

primary gastrointestinal disease: 26 cases (2000–2003) [ESGroover et al], 572

Cecocolic intussusception in a horse [A Valdes-Martinez et al],847

ColostrumEvaluation of protection against virulent bovine viral diarrhea

virus type 2 in calves that had maternal antibodies and werevaccinated with a modified-live vaccine [AD Zimmerman etal], 1757

CommentaryEuthanasia and quality of life [BE Rollin], 2006;228:1014




Making comparative medicine more so [SM Niemi], 199A punch list for changing veterinary medicine’s public image in

the 21st century [CM Hendrix et al], 506The relationship between general practitioners and board-certi-


CommunicationVeterinarian-client-patient communication patterns used during


Companion AnimalsVeterinarian-client-patient communication patterns used during


Comparative MedicineMaking comparative medicine more so [SM Niemi], 199

ComplicationsLong-term complications after phacoemulsification for cataract


Correction: 2006;28:552

Computed TomographyUse of computed tomography for evaluation of lung lesions

associated with spontaneous pneumothorax in dogs: 12cases (1999–2002) [JJ Au et al], 733

Comparison of results of computed tomography and radiogra-phy with histopathologic findings in tracheobronchial lymphnodes in dogs with primary lung tumors: 14 cases(1999–2002) [MC Paolini et al], 1718

Congenital AnomaliesUse of simultaneous fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guid-


Response [V Szatmári], 2006;228:1337Congenital tarsal hyperextension in three cats [NJ Buote et al],

1200

CorneasEvaluation of clinical characteristics and bacterial isolates in


CorrectionsEffects of modified-live bovine viral diarrhea virus vaccines con-


Correction: 2006;228:1904Evaluation of five commercially available assays and measure-

ment of serum total protein concentration via refractometryfor the diagnosis of failure of passive transfer of immunity infoals [R Davis et al], 2005;227:1640, 215

What Is Your Diagnosis? Monteggia fracture in a horse [JCJanicek], 2005;227:1743, 376

What Is Your Diagnosis? Vegetative valvular endocarditis in acow [JC Estepa et al], 2006;228:37, 382

Long-term complications after phacoemulsification for cataractremoval in dogs: 172 cases (1995–2002) [KJ Sigle et al],2006;228:74, 552

Evaluation of farm management practices as risk factors forclinical listeriosis and fecal shedding of Listeria monocyto-


genes in ruminants [BT Sponseller et al], 2005;227:1800,737

Cranial Cruciate LigamentsInheritance of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in

Newfoundlands [Vl Wilke et al], 61

CrimeToxicologic hazards for police dogs involved in drug detection


Cryptococcus sppEvaluation of risk factors for Cryptococcus gattii infection in

dogs and cats [CG Duncan et al], 377

CryptorchidismCryptorchidism in a dog [EB Davidson et al], 203

CyathostomesPyrantel pamoate resistance in horses receiving daily adminis-


CyclooxygenaseResection and use of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor for treat-


CystsSpinal arachnoid cyst in a dog [KB Sessums et al], 1019Dentigerous cyst in a dog [MS Lemmons et al], 1023Polycystic kidney disease in a cat [KE Pampel et al], 1679

Cytauxzoon felisCytauxzoon felis infection in cats in the mid-Atlantic states: 34

cases (1998–2004) [AJ Birkenheuer et al], 568

CytologyEvaluation of dysmyelopoiesis in cats: 34 cases (1996–2005)

[DJ Weiss], 893

DDairy CattleEfficacy of vaccination and antimicrobial treatment to eliminate

chronic intramammary Staphylococcus aureus infections indairy cattle [GW Smith et al], 422

Long-term persistence of multi–drug-resistant Salmonella enter-ica serovar Newport in two dairy herds [RN Cobbold et al],585

Evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility patterns inCampylobacter spp isolated from dairy cattle and farms man-aged organically and conventionally in the midwestern andnortheastern United States [LW Halbert et al], 1074


Dairy FarmsEvaluation of the use of an on-farm system for bacteriologic


DemographicsEvaluation of veterinary public practice education programs [AL

Murray et al], 529

Dentigerous CystDentigerous cyst in a dog [MS Lemmons et al], 1023

DentistryCompound odontoma in a squirrel [S Murray et al], 697Dentigerous cyst in a dog [MS Lemmons et al], 1023Focal advanced periodontal disease in a dog [S Hoffman],

1683

DesmitisDesmitis of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flex-


DetomidineSedative effects of midazolam and xylazine with or without ket-

amine and detomidine alone following intranasal administra-tion in Ring-necked Parakeets [N Vesal et al], 383

Diagnostic Imaging in Veterinary Dental PracticeCompound odontoma in a squirrel [S Murray et al], 697Dentigerous cyst in a dog [MS Lemmons et al], 1023Focal advanced periodontal disease in a dog [S Hoffman],

1683

DiaphragmHiatal hernia in a cat [JW Arndt et al], 693Peritoneopericardiodiaphragmatic hernia and small intestine

obstruction in a dog [J Chalkley et al], 695Hemidiaphragmatic reconstruction with a transversus abdomin-

is muscle after resection of a solitary diaphragmaticmesothelioma in a dog [JM Liptak et al], 1204

DietEffects of diet on clinical signs of exocrine pancreatic insuffi-

ciency in dogs [E Westermarck et al], 225Evaluation of bacterial and protozoal contamination of commer-

cially available raw meat diets for dogs [RA Strohmeyer etal], 537

Docosahexaenoic acid and neurologic development in animals[KM Heinemann et al], 700

Nutrient-gene interactions and their role in complex diseases indogs [KS Swanson et al], 1513


Aflatoxicosis in dogs and dealing with suspected contaminatedcommercial foods [KA Stenske et al], 1686

Digestive SystemEstimated prevalence of nematode parasitism among pet cats

in the United States [AC De Santis et al], 2006;228:885Letter: Questions feline parasite survey methods [KRKazacos et al], 2006;228:1859

Response [AC De Santis et al], 2006;228:1860Resection and use of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor for treat-


Esophageal sarcoma in a dog [SM Axiak et al], 201Effects of diet on clinical signs of exocrine pancreatic insuffi-

ciency in dogs [E Westermarck et al], 225Liver lobe torsion in dogs: 13 cases (1995–2004) [SG Hinkle

Schwartz], 242Palliative use of a stent for colonic obstruction caused by ade-

nocarcinoma in two cats [DZ Hume et al], 392Treatment for pancreatic abscesses via omentalization with


Extensive small bowel resection in dogs and cats: 20 cases(1998–2004) [SC Gorman et al], 403

Use of ultrasonography to diagnose large colon volvulus inhorses [SM Abutarbush et al], 409

Risk factors associated with renal insufficiency in horses withprimary gastrointestinal disease: 26 cases (2000–2003) [ESGroover et al], 572

Peritoneopericardiodiaphragmatic hernia and small intestineobstruction in a dog [J Chalkley et al], 695

Compound odontoma in a squirrel [S Murray et al], 697Molecular characterization of Clostridium difficile isolates from


Pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure in an adultllama with hepatic disease [JR Middleton et al], 756


Cecocolic intussusception in a horse [A Valdes-Martinez et al],847

Clinical signs and clinicopathologic abnormalities in dogs withclinical spirocercosis: 39 cases (1995–2004) [ME Mylonakiset al], 1063

Choledochal tube stenting for decompression of the extrahepat-ic portion of the biliary tract in dogs: 13 cases (2002–2005)[PD Mayhew et al], 1209

Pyloric-duodenal intussusception caused by a gastric polyp in ahorse [BR Buchanan et al], 1339


Frequency of and risk factors associated with lingual lesions indogs: 1,196 cases (1995–2004) [MM Dennis et al], 1533




Gastric ulceration subsequent to partial invagination of thestomach in a dog with gastric dilatation-volvulus [AT Partonet al], 1895

DischargeUse of a multivariable model to estimate the probability of dis-

charge in hospitalized foals that are 7 days of age or less[BW Rohrbach et al], 1748

DisinfectantsEvaluation of the efficacy of a peroxygen disinfectant-filled foot-

mat for reduction of bacterial load on footwear in a large ani-mal hospital setting [M Dunowska et al], 1935


Distance EducationEvaluation of veterinary public practice education programs [AL

Murray et al], 529

Docosahexaenoic AcidDocosahexaenoic acid and neurologic development in animals

[KM Heinemann et al], 700

DolphinsLobomycosis in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from the Indian

River Lagoon, Florida [JS Reif et al], 104

Doppler UltrasonographyUltrasonographic and color-flow Doppler ultrasonographic


Draft HorsesEvaluation of surgical treatment for signs of acute abdominal

pain in draft horses: 72 cases (1983–2002) [R Rothenbuhleret al], 1546

Drug DetectionToxicologic hazards for police dogs involved in drug detection


Ductus ArteriosusUse of simultaneous fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guidance

during transarterial coil placement for embolization of patentductus arteriosus in dogs [V Szatmári et al], 2006;228:881Letter: Offers suggestions for embolization of patent ductusarteriosus [JS White], 2006;228:1336

Response [V Szatmári], 2006;228:1337Septicemia in a young dog following treatment of patent ductus


DuodenumPyloric-duodenal intussusception caused by a gastric polyp in a

horse [BR Buchanan et al], 1339

Dura MaterSpinal arachnoid cyst in a dog [KB Sessums et al], 1019

DysmyelopoiesisEvaluation of dysmyelopoiesis in cats: 34 cases (1996–2005)

[DJ Weiss], 893

DysplasiaEffects of electrostimulated acupuncture on ground reaction


EECG of the Month*TITLE [R Ben-Amotz et al], 518Atrial fibrillation in a dog with right ventricular apex pacing [BL

Weissman et al], 1025Ventricular pre-excitation in a cat [RM Roland et al], 1500

EchocardiographyUse of simultaneous fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guid-



2006;228:37Correction: 2006;228:382

Educational Opportunities111, 267, 428, 597, 763, 931, 1093, 1248, 1399, 1579, 1770

Eikenella corrodensHypertrophic osteopathy associated with pulmonary Eikenella


ElectrocardiographyAtrial fibrillation in a dog with right ventricular apex pacing [BL

Weissman et al], 1025Ventricular pre-excitation in a cat [RM Roland et al], 1500Signalment, clinical signs, and prognostic indicators associated


ElectrostimulationEffects of electrostimulated acupuncture on ground reaction


ELISAEvaluation of factors associated with positive IgM capture

ELISA results in equids with clinical signs compatible withWest Nile virus infection: 1,017 cases (2003) [JM Tanner etal], 414


EmbolizationUse of simultaneous fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guid-

ance during transarterial coil placement for embolization of


patent ductus arteriosus in dogs [V Szatmári et al],2006;228:881Letter: Offers suggestions for embolization of patent ductusarteriosus [JS White], 2006;228:1336

Response [V Szatmári], 2006;228:1337

EmbryologyDocosahexaenoic acid and neurologic development in animals


EndocarditisVegetative valvular endocarditis in a cow [JC Estepa et al],

2006;228:37Correction: 2006;228:382



EndocrinologySurvival times for cats with hyperthyroidism treated with iodine

131, methimazole, or both: 167 cases (1996–2003) [RJMilner et al], 559

Physical characteristics, blood hormone concentrations, andplasma lipid concentrations in obese horses with insulinresistance [N Frank et al], 1383

Pituitary macroadenoma in a dog [GL Lynch et al], 1681Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism in a leopard [K

Feigin et al], 1865

EndoscopyResults of rhinoscopy alone or in conjunction with sinuscopy in


Endotracheal TubeObstruction of the endotracheal tube in a cat [K Wegner et al],



EnzymesSerum alkaline phosphatase activity in Scottish Terriers versus

dogs of other breeds [DD Nestor et al], 222

EpidemiologyEstimated prevalence of nematode parasitism among pet cats


Response [AC De Santis et al], 2006;228:1860Risk factors associated with clinical signs of lower urinary tract dis-

ease in indoor-housed cats [CAT Buffington et al], 2006;228:722Letter: Sees dry diet as culprit in lower urinary tract disease[B Stuart], 2006;228:1334

Seroprevalence of feline leukemia virus and feline immunodefi-ciency virus infection among cats in North America and riskfactors for seropositivity [JK Levy et al], 371

Evaluation of risk factors for Cryptococcus gattii infection indogs and cats [CG Duncan et al], 377


Cytauxzoon felis infection in cats in the mid-Atlantic states: 34cases (1998–2004) [AJ Birkenheuer et al], 568

Long-term persistence of multi–drug-resistant Salmonella enteri-ca serovar Newport in two dairy herds [RN Cobbold et al], 585

Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2006,858

Association of neonatal serum immunoglobulin G1 concentra-


Impact of bluetongue virus infection on the international move-ment and trade of ruminants [NJ MacLachlan et al], 1346


Evaluation of genetic and metabolic predispositions and nutri-tional risk factors for pasture-associated laminitis in ponies[KH Treiber et al], 1538

Use of a multivariable model to estimate the probability of dis-charge in hospitalized foals that are 7 days of age or less[BW Rohrbach et al], 1748

Review of the highly pathologic avian influenza outbreak inTexas, 2004 [AM Pelzel et al], 1869

Epidermoid CystDetection of an epidermoid cyst in the foot of a horse by use of

magnetic resonance imaging [MG Sanz et al], 1918

Escherichia coliImpact of hospitalization and antimicrobial drug administration

on antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of commensalEscherichia coli isolated from the feces of horses [MDunowska et al], 1909

EsophagusEsophageal sarcoma in a dog [SM Axiak et al], 201Clinical signs and clinicopathologic abnormalities in dogs with

clinical spirocercosis: 39 cases (1995–2004) [ME Mylonakiset al], 1063

EuthanasiaEuthanasia and quality of life [BE Rollin], 2006;228:1014




Examinations109, 265, 427, 595, 761, 929, 1090, 1246, 1397, 1577, 1767

Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyEffects of diet on clinical signs of exocrine pancreatic insuffi-

ciency in dogs [E Westermarck et al], 225

Exploring the BondStress-related behaviors among horses used in a therapeutic

riding program [L Kaiser et al], 39Effects of a therapeutic riding program on at-risk and special

education children [L Kaiser et al], 46Perceived importance and integration of the human-animal

bond in private veterinary practice [F Martin et al], 522

EyesLong-term complications after phacoemulsification for cataract


Correction: 2006;228:552Evaluation of clinical characteristics and bacterial isolates in


Unilateral uveitis in a dog with uveodermatologic syndrome [KJSigle et al], 543


FFatty AcidsDocosahexaenoic acid and neurologic development in animals



FeathersDistribution of Malassezia organisms on the skin of unaffected

psittacine birds and psittacine birds with feather-destructivebehavior [DE Preziosi et a], 216

FecesImpact of hospitalization and antimicrobial drug administration

on antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of commensalEscherichia coli isolated from the feces of horses [MDunowska et al], 1909

FeedlotsEvaluation of diagnostic tests used for detection of bovine viral diar-

rhea virus and prevalence of subtypes 1a, 1b, and 2a in persis-tently infected cattle entering a feedlot [RW Fulton et al], 578

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)Seroprevalence of feline leukemia virus and feline immunodefi-

ciency virus infection among cats in North America and riskfactors for seropositivity [JK Levy et al], 371

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)Seroprevalence of feline leukemia virus and feline immunodefi-


Protection from challenge following administration of a canary-pox virus-vectored recombinant feline leukemia virus vaccinein cats previously vaccinated with a killed virus vaccine [DAGrosenbaugh et al], 726

FenbendazolePresumptive fenbendazole toxicosis in North American porcu-

pines [MA Weber et al], 1240

FertilityEffect of repeated transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspi-

ration on fertility in mares [DK Vanderwall et al], 248

FetusesTwin fetuses in a mare [GA Gray et al], 207

FlapsUltrasonographic and color-flow Doppler ultrasonographic


FloorsEvaluation of the effects of footwear hygiene protocols on non-

specific bacterial contamination of floor surfaces in an equinehospital [KA Stockton et al], 1068

FloridaLobomycosis in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from the Indian

River Lagoon, Florida [JS Reif et al], 104Nocardioform placentitis with isolation of Amycolatopsis spp in


FluoroscopyUse of simultaneous fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guid-


Response [V Szatmári], 2006;228:1337

FolliclesEffect of repeated transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspi-


Food SafetyAflatoxicosis in dogs and dealing with suspected contaminated


Food Supply Veterinary MedicineAttracting students into careers in food supply veterinary medi-

cine [KP Gwinner et al], 1693Job satisfaction, changes in occupational area, and commit-


FootwearEvaluation of the effects of footwear hygiene protocols on non-




FracturesSalter-Harris type III fracture of the proximal phalanx in a foal

[JA Orsini et al], 353Palmar carpal osteochondral fragments in racehorses: 31

cases (1994–2004) [LM Getman et al], 1551Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism in a leopard [K

Feigin et al], 1865

FungiDistribution of Malassezia organisms on the skin of unaffected


Results of rhinoscopy alone or in conjunction with sinuscopy indogs with aspergillosis: 46 cases (2001–2004) [LR Johnsonet al], 738

Systemic mycotic infection in a dog [A Welihozkiy et al], 1021

GGastric Dilatation-VolvulusGastric ulceration subsequent to partial invagination of the

stomach in a dog with gastric dilatation-volvulus [AT Partonet al], 1895

GastrocnemiusAvulsion of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle in a

cat [D Ting et al], 1497

GeneticsInheritance of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in

Newfoundlands [Vl Wilke et al], 61Nutrient-gene interactions and their role in complex diseases in

dogs [KS Swanson et al], 1513Evaluation of genetic and metabolic predispositions and nutri-

tional risk factors for pasture-associated laminitis in ponies[KH Treiber et al], 1538

GestationEffects of modified-live bovine viral diarrhea virus vaccines con-



GlaucomaLong-term complications after phacoemulsification for cataract



GlucosePhysical characteristics, blood hormone concentrations, and

plasma lipid concentrations in obese horses with insulinresistance [N Frank et al], 1383


GreyhoundEvaluation of the association between feeding raw meat and

Salmonella enterica infections at a Greyhound breeding facil-ity [PS Morley et al], 1524

Ground Reaction ForcesEffects of electrostimulated acupuncture on ground reaction


GuidelinesInvestigation of antimicrobial use and the impact of antimicro-

bial use guidelines in a small animal veterinary teaching hos-pital: 1995–2004 [JS Weese], 553

HHairballHairball in the nasal cavity of a cat [ED Siedlecki et al], 1195

HealthAssociation of neonatal serum immunoglobulin G1 concentra-


Healthy People 2001A punch list for changing veterinary medicine’s public image in

the 21st century [CM Hendrix et al], 506

HeartUse of simultaneous fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guid-



2006;228:37Correction: 2006;228:382


Atrial fibrillation in a dog with right ventricular apex pacing [BLWeissman et al], 1025

Ventricular pre-excitation in a cat [RM Roland et al], 1500Signalment, clinical signs, and prognostic indicators associated




HematomaFecal incontinence associated with epidural spinal hematoma

and intervertebral disk extrusion in a dog [S Cerda-Gonzalezet al], 230

Hematopoietic SystemCytauxzoon felis infection in cats in the mid-Atlantic states: 34

cases (1998–2004) [AJ Birkenheuer et al], 568Use of multigeneration-family molecular dog leukocyte antigen


Evaluation of dysmyelopoiesis in cats: 34 cases (1996–2005)[DJ Weiss], 893

Effect of age on reference intervals of serum biochemical val-ues in kittens [JK Levy et al], 1033


HemivertebraHemivertebra in a boar [LA Karriker], 1863

HemorrhageBroadifacoum toxicosis causing hemothorax in a dog [MS

Bergh et al], 1193

HemothoraxBroadifacoum toxicosis causing hemothorax in a dog [MS

Bergh et al], 1193

Herd HealthAssociation of neonatal serum immunoglobulin G1 concentration

with health and performance in beef calves [RD Dewell et al], 914

HeritabilityInheritance of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in


HerniaHiatal hernia in a cat [JW Arndt et al], 693Peritoneopericardiodiaphragmatic hernia and small intestine

obstruction in a dog [J Chalkley et al], 695

HistomorphologyFrequency of and risk factors associated with lingual lesions in

dogs: 1,196 cases (1995–2004) [MM Dennis et al], 1533

HistopathologyComparison of results of computed tomography and radiogra-

phy with histopathologic findings in tracheobronchial lymphnodes in dogs with primary lung tumors: 14 cases(1999–2002) [MC Paolini et al], 1718

HoofArthroscopically assisted arthrodesis of the distal interpha-



HospitalizationUse of a multivariable model to estimate the probability of dis-



HospitalsEvaluation of the effects of footwear hygiene protocols on non-



Hotlines Every Veterinarian Should Know352, 479

HousingRisk factors associated with clinical signs of lower urinary tract

disease in indoor-housed cats [CAT Buffington et al],2006;228:722Letter: Sees dry diet as culprit in lower urinary tract disease[B Stuart], 2006;228:1334

Human-Animal BondVeterinarian-client-patient communication patterns used during

clinical appointments in companion animal practice [JR Shawet al], 2006;228:714



Letter: Comments on communication patterns in companionanimal practice [J Butterweck], 2006;228:1858

Stress-related behaviors among horses used in a therapeuticriding program [L Kaiser et al], 39

Effects of a therapeutic riding program on at-risk and specialeducation children [L Kaiser et al], 46

Perceived importance and integration of the human-animalbond in private veterinary practice [F Martin et al], 522

Human HealthStress-related behaviors among horses used in a therapeutic


education children [L Kaiser et al], 46A punch list for changing veterinary medicine’s public image in


Hydrops AmnionManagement of hydrops amnion in a mare resulting in birth of a

live foal [BW Christensen et al], 1228

HyperparathyroidismNutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism in a leopard [K

Feigin et al], 1865

HypertensionPulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure in an adult

llama with hepatic disease [JR Middleton et al], 756Pulmonary hypertension in a cat [K Hearon et al], 1495

HyperthyroidismSurvival times for cats with hyperthyroidism treated with iodine


HypothermiaEffect of transdermally administered fentanyl on minimum alve-


IIgMEvaluation of factors associated with positive IgM capture


Illegal DrugsToxicologic hazards for police dogs involved in drug detection


ImageA punch list for changing veterinary medicine’s public image in


ImmunoglobulinsAssociation of neonatal serum immunoglobulin G1 concentra-


ImmunohistochemistryEvaluation of diagnostic tests used for detection of bovine viral



ImmunologyEvaluation of surrogate markers for passive transfer of immuni-

ty in kittens [PC Crawford et al], 1038

Immunologic responses and reproductive outcomes followingexposure to wild-type or attentuated porcine reproductiveand respiratory syndrome virus in swine under field condi-tions [JF Lowe et al], 1082

Import/ExportImpact of bluetongue virus infection on the international move-


InbreedingInheritance of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in


IncontinenceFecal incontinence associated with epidural spinal hematoma


Indian River LagoonLobomycosis in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from the Indian


Influenza VirusAvian influenza A virus subtype H5N2 in a red-lored Amazon

parrot [MG Hawkins et al], 236Review of the highly pathologic avian influenza outbreak in


al], 1877

InfusionsTreatment with continuous intrasynovial antimicrobial infusion

for septic synovitis in horses: 31 cases (2000–2003) [TBLescun et al], 1922

Evaluation of a balloon constant rate infusion system for treat-ment of septic arthritis, septic tenosynovitis, and contaminat-ed synovial wounds: 23 cases (2002–2005) [DT Meagher etal], 1930

InsulinPhysical characteristics, blood hormone concentrations, and


Integumentary SystemEvaluation of prognostic factors associated with outcome in


Lobomycosis in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from the IndianRiver Lagoon, Florida [JS Reif et al], 104

Evaluation of a two-centimeter lateral surgical margin for exci-sion of grade I and grade II cutaneous mast cell tumors indogs [RP Fulcher et a], 210

Distribution of Malassezia organisms on the skin of unaffectedpsittacine birds and psittacine birds with feather-destructivebehavior [DE Preziosi et a], 216


Evaluation of strontium 90 irradiation in treatment of cutaneousmast cell tumors in cats: 35 cases (1992–2002) [JM Turrel etal], 898



Underlying medical conditions in cats with presumptive psy-chogenic alopecia [SE Waisglass et al], 1705

Intensive Care UnitsMolecular characterization of Clostridium difficile isolates from


Interphalangeal JointArthroscopically assisted arthrodesis of the distal interpha-


Intervertebral DisksEvaluation of the association between spondylosis deformans

and clinical signs of intervertebral disk disease in dogs: 172cases (1999–2000) [GJ Levine et al], 96

Fecal incontinence associated with epidural spinal hematomaand intervertebral disk extrusion in a dog [S Cerda-Gonzalezet al], 230

Magnetic resonance imaging findings in dogs with thoracolum-bar intervertebral disk disease: 69 cases (1997–2005) [OBesalti et al], 902

IntestineExtensive small bowel resection in dogs and cats: 20 cases

(1998–2004) [SC Gorman et al], 403Peritoneopericardiodiaphragmatic hernia and small intestine

obstruction in a dog [J Chalkley et al], 695

IntussusceptionCecocolic intussusception in a horse [A Valdes-Martinez et al],

847Pyloric-duodenal intussusception caused by a gastric polyp in a


IodineSurvival times for cats with hyperthyroidism treated with iodine


IrradiationEvaluation of strontium 90 irradiation in treatment of cutaneous

mast cell tumors in cats: 35 cases (1992–2002) [JM Turrel etal], 898

IsofluraneEffect of transdermally administered fentanyl on minimum alve-


JJAVMA Reviewers, 866

JointsArthroscopically assisted arthrodesis of the distal interpha-


Effects of electrostimulated acupuncture on ground reactionforces and pain scores in dogs with chronic elbow jointarthritis [AS Kapatkin et al], 1350

Clinical signs and results of treatment in cats with patellar luxa-tion: 42 cases (1992–2002) [CA Loughin et al], 1370


KKeratitisEvaluation of clinical characteristics and bacterial isolates in


KetamineSedative effects of midazolam and xylazine with or without ket-


Evaluation of total intravenous anesthesia with propofol or keta-mine-medetomidine-propofol combination in horses [MAUmar et al], 1221

Ki-67Association of argyrophilic nucleolar organizing regions, Ki-67,


KidneysRenal transplantation in cats with calcium oxalate urolithiasis:

19 cases (1997–2004) [LR Aronson et al], 743Polycystic kidney disease in a cat [KE Pampel et al], 1679

KittensEffect of age on reference intervals of serum biochemical val-


LLacazia loboiLobomycosis in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from the Indian


LamenessDetection of an epidermoid cyst in the foot of a horse by use of

magnetic resonance imaging [MG Sanz et al], 1918Treatment with continuous intrasynovial antimicrobial infusion


Evaluation of a balloon constant rate infusion system for treatmentof septic arthritis, septic tenosynovitis, and contaminated syn-ovial wounds: 23 cases (2002–2005) [DT Meagher et al], 1930

LaminitisEvaluation of genetic and metabolic predispositions and nutri-


LarynxPostoperative results of unilateral arytenoid lateralization for


LasersEvaluation of carbon dioxide laser ablation combined with


LeopardsNutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism in a leopard [K

Feigin et al], 1865

LeptinPhysical characteristics, blood hormone concentrations, and


Letters to the EditorAbandoned dog becomes unexpected gift [KR Hartsock],

2005;227:1404Letter: Unexpected gift keeps on giving [RJ Goldman],2006;228:31

Analysis of the impact of trap-neuter-return programs on popu-lations of feral cats [JK Levy et al], 2005;227:1775Letter: HSUS responds to latest letter about feral cats [NPeterson], 2006;228:1490

Response: [DA Jessup], 2006;228:1490Letter: The debate on feral cats continues [DA Jessup],2006;228:683

Response: [JK Levy et al], 2006;228:684Letter: The debate on feral cats continues [LL Novy],2006;228:687


Letter: The debate on feral cats continues [S Bastian],2006;228:685

Response: [R Wulff], 2006;228:686An American veterinarian in Israel [SM Levine], 2005;227:1888

Letter: Additional insight on the veterinary profession in Israel[DE Johnston], 2006;228:688

Response [SM Levine], 2006;228:688Anesthesia Case of the Month: Obstruction of the endotracheal

tube in a cat [K Wegner et al], 2006;228:850Letter: Requests information on outcome in feline case [RWulff], 2006;228:1335

Response [K Wegner et al], 2006;228:1335Appreciates new abbreviation key in JAVMA [KMN Kornheiser],

2006;228:13372006 AVMA convention preliminary program, 2006;228:38

Letter: Interest in turtle-associated salmonellosis piqued [LPWilliams, Jr], 2006;228:1492

Comments on the Preservation of Antibiotics Act [SG Swink],2006;228:1333

Response [LP Vogel], 2006;228:1334Comparison of milk yield in dairy cows with different degrees of

lameness [JA Hernandez], 2005;227:1292Letter: Questions common use of claw to describe hoof [REHabel], 2006;228:30

Response: [JA Hernandez], 2006;228:30A comprehensive review of housing for pregnant sows [RT

Rhodes et al], 2005;227:1580Letters: Thoughts on task force report on housing for preg-nant sows

[AJ Koltveit], 2006;228:31[VW Koch], 2006;228:32Estimated prevalence of nematode parasitism among pet cats


Response [AC De Santis et al], 2006;228:1860Evaluation of bacterial and protozoal contamination of commer-

cially available raw meat diets for dogs [RA Strohmeyer etal], 2006;228:537Letters: Comments on raw meat diets for dogs

[B Ferguson], 2006;228:1183[D Kneuven], 2006;228:1184[SR Epstein], 2006;228:1184

Response: [PS Morley et al], 2006;228:1185Evaluation of signs of postoperative pain and complications

after forelimb onychectomy... [K Curcio et al], 2006;228:65Letter: Questions ethics of onychectomy in cats [MW Fox],2006;228:504

Response: [J Hauptmann et al], 2006;228:504‘Now it’s the lawyers’ turn,’ 2005;226:675

Letter: Do the victims of free-roaming cats have rights? [DAJessup], 2006;228:30

Response: [R Wulff], 2006;228:31Obituary for Dr Barbara Deeb, 2006;228:23

Letter: Obituary provides a reminder of veterinarian’s contri-bution [SR Carpenter], 2006;228:690

Offers feedback on JAVMA features [D Kanfer], 2006;228:1491Response: [JH Audin], 2006;228:1491

Pyrantel pamoate resistance in horses daily administration ofpyrantel tartrate [EL Brazik], 2006;228:101Letter: Questions reliability of fecal egg counts in equinestudy [RE Bradley], 2006;228:688

Response [D Little], 2006;228:688Reports positive results from sterilization of cats in Connecticut

[JA Caltabiano], 2006;228:1337Requests information on AVMA directory tagline [PH Larsen],

2006;228:1185Response: [RJ LoGiudice et al], 2006;228:1186

Risk factors associated with clinical signs of lower urinary tractdisease in indoor-housed cats [CAT Buffington et al],2006;228:722Letter: Sees dry diet as culprit in lower urinary tract disease[B Stuart], 2006;228:1334

Response: [CAT Buffington], 2006;228:1335Risk of removal and effects on milk production associated with

paratuberculosis status in dairy cows [JE Lombard et al],2005;227:1975Letter: Sees additional factors affecting milk production [WCLosinger], 2006;228:502

Sarcoma of the proximal portion of the tibia... [RJ Boudrieu],2005;227:1613Letter: Questions accuracy in study of metal plate implants[T Slocum], 2006;228:195

Response: [RJ Boudrieu et al], 2006;228:196Letter: Suggests alternate diagnosis in dog with tibial tumor[L Craig], 2006;228:195

Response: [RJ Boudrieu et al], 2006;228:195Survey of wildlife rehabilitators regarding rabies vector species

[RL Schopler et al], 2005;227:1568Letter: Comments on rehabilitators of rabies vector species[KB Haas], 2006;228:194

Response: [RL Schopler et al], 2006;228:194Thoughts on feral cats’ role in public health [WC Skaer],

2006;228:1186Three Amigos [L Besse], 2006;228:161

Letter: Sees cover art birds as unhealthy [GJ Harrison],2006;228:1012

Trust has a novel take on scholarships [MK Burns],2005;227:1887Letter: Thoughts on the cost of education [JC Johnson],2006;228:687

Use of simultaneous fluoroscopic and echocardiographic guid-ance during transarterial coil placement for embolization ofpatent ductus arteriosus in dogs [V Szatmári et al],2006;228:881Letter: Offers suggestions for embolization of patent ductusarteriosus [JS White], 2006;228:1336

Response [V Szatmári], 2006;228:1337Use of ultrasonography to diagnose large colon volvulus in

horses [SM Abutarbush et al], 2006;228:409Letter: Views conclusions in ultrasound study as unsupport-ed [A Pease et al], 2006;228:1011

Response: [SM Abutarbush], 2006;228:1012US plans to modernize Plum Island facility, 2005;227:1044

Letter: Questions location of Plum Island Facility [KJohnson], 2006;228:29

Veterinarian-client-patient communication patterns used duringclinical appointments in companion animal practice [JR Shawet al], 2006;228:714Letter: Comments on communications patterns in companionanimal practice [J Butterweck], 2006;228:1858

Veterinarians seeking human rabies vaccinations, titer tests,have options, 2006;228:996Letter: Seeks to clear up misunderstandings on humanrabies vaccinations [MG Groves], 2006;228:1676

Veterinary schools and the profession [RR Marshak],2005;227:1234Letter: Questions location of Plum Island Facility [KJohnson], 2006;228:29

Response: [RR Marshak], 2006;228:30Veterinary technicians [GR Leff], 2006;228:1321


Views Denver’s breed-specific ban as inhumane [T Wolf],2006;228:689

What is AVMA’s role in moral guidance? [PC Lutgen],2005;227:1898Letter: More on veterinarians’ responsibility in animal welfare[MJ Boyle et al], 2006;228:503

Response: [E Gonder], 2006;228:503Making comparative medicine more so [SM Niemi],

2006;228:199Letter: Questions definition of comparative medicine [NONielsen], 1182

A punch list for changing veterinary medicine’s public image inthe 21st century [CM Hendrix et al], 2006;228:506


Letter: Thoughts on veterinary medicine’s public image [RJBagshaw], 2006;228:1182

Response: [CM Hendrix et al], 2006;228:1183, 1182

LeukocytesUse of multigeneration-family molecular dog leukocyte antigen


LigamentsInheritance of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in

Newfoundlands [Vl Wilke et al], 61Desmitis of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flex-


LimbsAntimicrobial regional limb perfusion in horses [LM Rubio-

Martínez et al], 706

LipidsPhysical characteristics, blood hormone concentrations, and


LiverLiver lobe torsion in dogs: 13 cases (1995–2004) [SG Hinkle

Schwartz], 242Pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure in an adult

llama with hepatic disease [JR Middleton et al], 756Choledochal tube stenting for decompression of the extrahepat-


LlamasPulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure in an adult

llama with hepatic disease [JR Middleton et al], 756Ameloblastoma in the mandible of a llama [KM Ivester et al],

1343

LobomycosisLobomycosis in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from the Indian


LungsEvaluation of lung lobe torsion in Pugs: 7 cases (1991–2004)

[KA Murphy et al], 86Use of computed tomography for evaluation of lung lesions



Bronchial gland carcinoma in a cat [CG Byers et al], 1341Hypertrophic osteopathy associated with pulmonary Eikenella

corrodens infection in a dog [WK Foster et al], 1366Comparison of results of computed tomography and radiogra-


LuxationClinical signs and results of treatment in cats with patellar luxa-

tion: 42 cases (1992–2002) [CA Loughin et al], 1370

Lymph NodesComparison of results of computed tomography and radiogra-


LymphomaUse of multigeneration-family molecular dog leukocyte antigen


MMacroadenomaPituitary macroadenoma in a dog [GL Lynch et al], 1681

Magnetic Resonance ImagingMagnetic resonance imaging findings in dogs with thoracolum-

bar intervertebral disk disease: 69 cases (1997–2005) [OBesalti et al], 902

Spinal arachnoid cyst in a dog [KB Sessums et al], 1019Pituitary macroadenoma in a dog [GL Lynch et al], 1681Detection of an epidermoid cyst in the foot of a horse by use of

magnetic resonance imaging [MG Sanz et al], 1918

Malassezia sppDistribution of Malassezia organisms on the skin of unaffected


Mammary GlandsEvaluation of the use of an on-farm system for bacteriologic



MandibleAmeloblastoma in the mandible of a llama [KM Ivester et al],

1343

Mast Cell TumorsEvaluation of prognostic factors associated with outcome in




MastitisEvaluation of the use of an on-farm system for bacteriologic




MeatEvaluation of bacterial and protozoal contamination of commer-



MedetomidineEvaluation of total intravenous anesthesia with propofol or keta-

mine-medetomidine-propofol combination in horses [MAUmar et al], 1221

Meetings and CE Offerings109

MeningiomasCharacteristics of cisternal cerebrospinal fluid associated with



MesotheliomaHemidiaphragmatic reconstruction with a transversus abdomin-


MethimazoleSurvival times for cats with hyperthyroidism treated with iodine


Mid-Atlantic StatesCytauxzoon felis infection in cats in the mid-Atlantic states: 34

cases (1998–2004) [AJ Birkenheuer et al], 568

MidazolamSedative effects of midazolam and xylazine with or without ket-


MilkEvaluation of the use of an on-farm system for bacteriologic


Minimum Alveolar ConcentrationEffect of transdermally administered fentanyl on minimum alve-


MitoxantroneEvaluation of carbon dioxide laser ablation combined with


ModelsUse of a multivariable model to estimate the probability of dis-


Molecular AnalysisMolecular characterization of Clostridium difficile isolates from


Motor NeuronsFecal incontinence associated with epidural spinal hematoma


Musculoskeletal SystemInheritance of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in

Newfoundlands [Vl Wilke et al], 61Evaluation of the association between spondylosis deformans



Salter-Harris type III fracture of the proximal phalanx in a foal[JA Orsini et al], 353

Atlanto-occipital luxation in a dog [WR Gross et al], 513Hiatal hernia in a cat [JW Arndt et al], 693Peritoneopericardiodiaphragmatic hernia and small intestine

obstruction in a dog [J Chalkley et al], 695Antimicrobial regional limb perfusion in horses [LM Rubio-

Martínez et al], 706Desmitis of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flex-

or tendon [MA Vidal et al], 845Magnetic resonance imaging findings in dogs with thoracolum-

bar intervertebral disk disease: 69 cases (1997–2005) [OBesalti et al], 902

Arthroscopically assisted arthrodesis of the distal interpha-langeal joint with transarticular screws inserted through a

dorsal hoof wall approach in a horse [E Busschers et al],909

Systemic mycotic infection in a dog [A Welihozkiy et al], 1021Use of internal splinting to realign a noncompliant sternum in a

cat with pectus excavatum [M Risselada et al], 1047Congenital tarsal hyperextension in three cats [NJ Buote et al],

1200Hemidiaphragmatic reconstruction with a transversus abdomin-


Hypertrophic osteopathy associated with pulmonary Eikenellacorrodens infection in a dog [WK Foster et al], 1366

Avulsion of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle in acat [D Ting et al], 1497

Palmar carpal osteochondral fragments in racehorses: 31cases (1994–2004) [LM Getman et al], 1551

Hemivertebra in a boar [LA Karriker], 1863Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism in a leopard [K

Feigin et al], 1865Evaluation of survival analysis in dogs with stage III osteosar-

coma that undergo treatment: 90 cases (1985–2004) [SEBoston et al], 1905

Detection of an epidermoid cyst in the foot of a horse by use ofmagnetic resonance imaging [MG Sanz et al], 1918

MycologyLobomycosis in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from the Indian

River Lagoon, Florida [JS Reif et al], 104Evaluation of risk factors for Cryptococcus gattii infection in

dogs and cats [CG Duncan et al], 377Systemic mycotic infection in a dog [A Welihozkiy et al], 1021

MyelodysplasiaEvaluation of dysmyelopoiesis in cats: 34 cases (1996–2005)

[DJ Weiss], 893

NNematodesEstimated prevalence of nematode parasitism among pet cats


Response [AC De Santis et al], 2006;228:1860

NeonatesUse of a multivariable model to estimate the probability of dis-


Nerve BlockEvaluation of signs of postoperative pain and complications


Nervous SystemLong-term complications after phacoemulsification for cataract


Correction: 2006;228:552Prevention of central sensitization and pain by N-methyl-D-

aspartate receptor antagonists [A Pozzi et al], 53Evaluation of clinical characteristics and bacterial isolates in



Intracranial abscess caused by Rhodococcus equi infection in afoal [JC Janicek et al], 251



Docosahexaenoic acid and neurologic development in animals[KM Heinemann et al], 700

Spinal arachnoid cyst in a dog [KB Sessums et al], 1019Systemic mycotic infection in a dog [A Welihozkiy et al], 1021

NewfoundlandsInheritance of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in


N-Methyl-D-AspartatePrevention of central sensitization and pain by N-methyl-D-

aspartate receptor antagonists [A Pozzi et al], 53

Nocardia sppNocardioform placentitis with isolation of Amycolatopsis spp in


Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)Resection and use of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor for treat-


Evaluation of adverse effects of long-term orally administeredcarprofen in dogs [MR Raekallio et al], 876

NoseResults of rhinoscopy alone or in conjunction with sinuscopy in


Hairball in the nasal cavity of a cat [ED Siedlecki et al], 1195

NutrientsNutrient-gene interactions and their role in complex diseases in

dogs [KS Swanson et al], 1513

NutrigeneticsNutrient-gene interactions and their role in complex diseases in


NutritionNutrient-gene interactions and their role in complex diseases in


OObesityPhysical characteristics, blood hormone concentrations, and


ObstructionObstruction of the endotracheal tube in a cat [K Wegner et al],


Response [K Wegner et al], 2006;228:1335Palliative use of a stent for colonic obstruction caused by ade-

nocarcinoma in two cats [DZ Hume et al], 392Peritoneopericardiodiaphragmatic hernia and small intestine

obstruction in a dog [J Chalkley et al], 695Cholecystoenterostomy for treatment of extrahepatic biliary

tract obstruction in cats: 22 cases (1994–2003) [NJ Buote etal], 1376

OdontomaCompound odontoma in a squirrel [S Murray et al], 697

OmentalizationTreatment for pancreatic abscesses via omentalization with


OncologyResection and use of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor for treatment

of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in a cockatiel [S Chen et al], 69

Evaluation of prognostic factors associated with outcome indogs with multiple cutaneous mast cell tumors treated withsurgery with and without adjuvant treatment: 54 cases(1998–2004) [MN Mullins et al], 91

Esophageal sarcoma in a dog [SM Axiak et al], 201Evaluation of a two-centimeter lateral surgical margin for exci-

sion of grade I and grade II cutaneous mast cell tumors indogs [RP Fulcher et a], 210


Evaluation of carbon dioxide laser ablation combined withmitoxantrone and piroxicam treatment in dogs with transition-al cell carcinoma [ML Upton et al], 549


Compound odontoma in a squirrel [S Murray et al], 697Use of multigeneration-family molecular dog leukocyte antigen




Hemidiaphragmatic reconstruction with a transversus abdomin-is muscle after resection of a solitary diaphragmaticmesothelioma in a dog [JM Liptak et al], 1204

Bronchial gland carcinoma in a cat [CG Byers et al], 1341Ameloblastoma in the mandible of a llama [KM Ivester et al],

1343Pituitary macroadenoma in a dog [GL Lynch et al], 1681Comparison of results of computed tomography and radiogra-


Evaluation of survival analysis in dogs with stage III osteosar-coma that undergo treatment: 90 cases (1985–2004) [SEBoston et al], 1905

OnychectomyEvaluation of signs of postoperative pain and complications


OphthalmologyLong-term complications after phacoemulsification for cataract


Correction: 2006;228:552Evaluation of clinical characteristics and bacterial isolates in




OrchitisPyocele, orchitis, and penile abscess in a horse [JC Estepa et

al], 515

Organic FarmingEvaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in

Campylobacter spp isolated from dairy cattle and farms man-aged organically and conventionally in the midwestern andnortheastern United States [LW Halbert et al], 1074

OrthopedicsArthroscopically assisted arthrodesis of the distal interpha-



Use of internal splinting to realign a noncompliant sternum in acat with pectus excavatum [M Risselada et al], 1047

OsteopathyHypertrophic osteopathy associated with pulmonary Eikenella


OsteosarcomaEvaluation of survival analysis in dogs with stage III osteosar-

coma that undergo treatment: 90 cases (1985–2004) [SEBoston et al], 1905

OvariesEffect of repeated transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspi-


PPainPrevention of central sensitization and pain by N-methyl-D-

aspartate receptor antagonists [A Pozzi et al], 53Evaluation of signs of postoperative pain and complications


Effects of electrostimulated acupuncture on ground reactionforces and pain scores in dogs with chronic elbow jointarthritis [AS Kapatkin et al], 1350


PancreasResection and use of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor for treat-


Effects of diet on clinical signs of exocrine pancreatic insuffi-ciency in dogs [E Westermarck et al], 225

Treatment for pancreatic abscesses via omentalization withabdominal closure versus open peritoneal drainage in dogs:15 cases (1994–2004) [MD Johnson et al], 397

ParakeetsSedative effects of midazolam and xylazine with or without ket-


ParalysisPostoperative results of unilateral arytenoid lateralization for


ParasitologyEstimated prevalence of nematode parasitism among pet cats


Response [AC De Santis et al], 2006;228:1860Pyrantel pamoate resistance in horses receiving daily adminis-

tration of pyrantel tartrate [EL Brazik et al], 101Screwworms [JL Alexander], 357Cytauxzoon felis infection in cats in the mid-Atlantic states: 34

cases (1998–2004) [AJ Birkenheuer et al], 568Clinical signs and clinicopathologic abnormalities in dogs with


ParrotsAvian influenza A virus subtype H5N2 in a red-lored Amazon

parrot [MG Hawkins et al], 236

Passive Transfer of ImmunityAssociation of neonatal serum immunoglobulin G1 concentra-



PastureEvaluation of genetic and metabolic predispositions and nutri-


PatellaClinical signs and results of treatment in cats with patellar luxa-

tion: 42 cases (1992–2002) [CA Loughin et al], 1370

PathologyAssociation of argyrophilic nucleolar organizing regions, Ki-67,


PCREvaluation of diagnostic tests used for detection of bovine viral


Pectus ExcavatumUse of internal splinting to realign a noncompliant sternum in a

cat with pectus excavatum [M Risselada et al], 1047

PenisPyocele, orchitis, and penile abscess in a horse [JC Estepa et

al], 515

PerformanceAssociation of neonatal serum immunoglobulin G1 concentra-


PeriodontitisFocal advanced periodontal disease in a dog [S Hoffman],

1683

PeritoneumTreatment for pancreatic abscesses via omentalization with


PeroxygenEffectiveness of using a mat filled with peroxygen disinfectant

to minimize shoe sole contamination in a veterinary hospital[SF Amass et al], 1391


Perspectives in Professional EducationEvaluation of veterinary public practice education programs [AL

Murray et al], 529

PhacoemulsificationLong-term complications after phacoemulsification for cataract



PhalanxSalter-Harris type III fracture of the proximal phalanx in a foal

[JA Orsini et al], 353


Physical CharacteristicsPhysical characteristics, blood hormone concentrations, and


PhysiologyNutrient-gene interactions and their role in complex diseases in


PiroxicamEvaluation of carbon dioxide laser ablation combined with


Pituitary GlandPituitary macroadenoma in a dog [GL Lynch et al], 1681

PlacentaVaginal varicose veins and placentitis in a mare [BW

Christensen et al], 1507

PlacentitisNocardioform placentitis with isolation of Amycolatopsis spp in


PneumothoraxUse of computed tomography for evaluation of lung lesions


Police DogsToxicologic hazards for police dogs involved in drug detection


PoliciesA punch list for changing veterinary medicine’s public image in


PolypsPyloric-duodenal intussusception caused by a gastric polyp in a


Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus(PRRSV)


PorcupinesPresumptive fenbendazole toxicosis in North American porcu-

pines [MA Weber et al], 1240

Portosystemic ShuntsCircumcaval ureter associated with an intrahepatic portosys-

temic shunt in a dog [RT Doust et al], 389

PoultryReview of the highly pathologic avian influenza outbreak in

Texas, 2004 [AM Pelzel et al], 1869

Pre-excitationVentricular pre-excitation in a cat [RM Roland et al], 1500

PregnancyEffects of modified-live bovine viral diarrhea virus vaccines con-



Procedure for Reporting Professional Misconduct113

PropofolEvaluation of total intravenous anesthesia with propofol or keta-


ProtozoaEvaluation of bacterial and protozoal contamination of commer-


PruritisUnderlying medical conditions in cats with presumptive psy-


Psittacine BirdsDistribution of Malassezia organisms on the skin of unaffected


PubertySexual immaturity in a prepubertal dog [Y Corrada et al], 855

Public HealthA punch list for changing veterinary medicine’s public image in

the 21st century [CM Hendrix et al], 506Evaluation of veterinary public practice education programs [AL

Murray et al], 529

Public RelationsA punch list for changing veterinary medicine’s public image in


Public Veterinary Medicine: Public HealthCompendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2006,

858Impact of bluetongue virus infection on the international move-

ment and trade of ruminants [NJ MacLachlan et al], 1346Review of the highly pathologic avian influenza outbreak in


PugsEvaluation of lung lobe torsion in Pugs: 7 cases (1991–2004)

[KA Murphy et al], 86

PylorusPyloric-duodenal intussusception caused by a gastric polyp in a


PyocelePyocele, orchitis, and penile abscess in a horse [JC Estepa et

al], 515

PyrantelPyrantel pamoate resistance in horses receiving daily adminis-


QQuality of LifeEuthanasia and quality of life [BE Rollin], 2006;228:1014




RRabiesCompendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2006, 858

RacingPalmar carpal osteochondral fragments in racehorses: 31

cases (1994–2004) [LM Getman et al], 1551


Radiation TherapyEvaluation of strontium 90 irradiation in treatment of cutaneous


RadiologyThrombosis of the caudal vena cava in a cow [KP Poulsen et

al], 35Esophageal sarcoma in a dog [SM Axiak et al], 201Cryptorchidism in a dog [EB Davidson et al], 203Salter-Harris type III fracture of the proximal phalanx in a foal

[JA Orsini et al], 353Persistent right aortic arch in a dog [S Mahler et al], 355Atlanto-occipital luxation in a dog [WR Gross et al], 513Hiatal hernia in a cat [JW Arndt et al], 693Compound odontoma in a squirrel [S Murray et al], 697Spinal arachnoid cyst in a dog [KB Sessums et al], 1019Systemic mycotic infection in a dog [A Welihozkiy et al], 1021Dentigerous cyst in a dog [MS Lemmons et al], 1023Broadifacoum toxicosis causing hemothorax in a dog [MS

Bergh et al], 1193Hairball in the nasal cavity of a cat [ED Siedlecki et al], 1195Bronchial gland carcinoma in a cat [CG Byers et al], 1341Ameloblastoma in the mandible of a llama [KM Ivester et al],

1343Pulmonary hypertension in a cat [K Hearon et al], 1495Avulsion of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle in a

cat [D Ting et al], 1497Polycystic kidney disease in a cat [KE Pampel et al], 1679Focal advanced periodontal disease in a dog [S Hoffman],

1683Comparison of results of computed tomography and radiogra-


Hemivertebra in a boar [LA Karriker], 1863Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism in a leopard [K

Feigin et al], 1865Septicemia in a young dog following treatment of patent ductus


Raw MeatEvaluation of the association between feeding raw meat and

Salmonella enterica infections at a Greyhound breeding facil-ity [PS Morley et al], 1524

ReceptorsPrevention of central sensitization and pain by N-methyl-D-


Reference IntervalsEffect of age on reference intervals of serum biochemical val-


Reference PointPrevention of central sensitization and pain by N-methyl-D-

aspartate receptor antagonists [A Pozzi et al], 53Antimicrobial regional limb perfusion in horses [LM Rubio-

Martínez et al], 706Toxicologic hazards for police dogs involved in drug detection

[RM Llera et al], 1028Nutrient-gene interactions and their role in complex diseases in

dogs [KS Swanson et al], 1513Avian influenza virus and free-ranging wild birds [LA Dierauf et

al], 1877

Regional Limb PerfusionAntimicrobial regional limb perfusion in horses [LM Rubio-

Martínez et al], 706

Reproductive SystemEffects of modified-live bovine viral diarrhea virus vaccines con-

taining either type 1 or types 1 and 2 BVDV on heifers and

their offspring after challenge with noncytopathic type 2BVDV during gestation [MD Ficken et al], 2006;228:1559

Correction: 2006;228:1904Cryptorchidism in a dog [EB Davidson et al], 203Twin fetuses in a mare [GA Gray et al], 207Effect of repeated transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspi-

ration on fertility in mares [DK Vanderwall et al], 248Efficacy of vaccination and antimicrobial treatment to eliminate


Pyocele, orchitis, and penile abscess in a horse [JC Estepa etal], 515


Management of hydrops amnion in a mare resulting in birth of alive foal [BW Christensen et al], 1228

Nocardioform placentitis with isolation of Amycolatopsis spp ina Florida-bred mare [BW Christensen et al], 1234


ResectionExtensive small bowel resection in dogs and cats: 20 cases

(1998–2004) [SC Gorman et al], 403

Respiratory SystemObstruction of the endotracheal tube in a cat [K Wegner et al],


Response [K Wegner et al], 2006;228:1335Evaluation of lung lobe torsion in Pugs: 7 cases (1991–2004)

[KA Murphy et al], 86Hiatal hernia in a cat [JW Arndt et al], 693Peritoneopericardiodiaphragmatic hernia and small intestine

obstruction in a dog [J Chalkley et al], 695Use of computed tomography for evaluation of lung lesions


Results of rhinoscopy alone or in conjunction with sinuscopy indogs with aspergillosis: 46 cases (2001–2004) [LR Johnsonet al], 738


Broadifacoum toxicosis causing hemothorax in a dog [MSBergh et al], 1193

Hairball in the nasal cavity of a cat [ED Siedlecki et al], 1195Hemidiaphragmatic reconstruction with a transversus abdomin-


Postoperative results of unilateral arytenoid lateralization fortreatment of idiopathic laryngeal paralysis in dogs: 39 cases(1996–2002) [SP Hammel et al], 1215

Bronchial gland carcinoma in a cat [CG Byers et al], 1341Hypertrophic osteopathy associated with pulmonary Eikenella

corrodens infection in a dog [WK Foster et al], 1366Pulmonary hypertension in a cat [K Hearon et al], 1495Comparison of results of computed tomography and radiogra-


RetinasDocosahexaenoic acid and neurologic development in animals


RhinoscopyResults of rhinoscopy alone or in conjunction with sinuscopy in



Rhodococcus equiIntracranial abscess caused by Rhodococcus equi infection in a

foal [JC Janicek et al], 251

Riding ProgramStress-related behaviors among horses used in a therapeutic


education children [L Kaiser et al], 46

Risk AnalysisRisk factors associated with clinical signs of lower urinary tract


Evaluation of risk factors for Cryptococcus gattii infection indogs and cats [CG Duncan et al], 377


Frequency of and risk factors associated with lingual lesions indogs: 1,196 cases (1995–2004) [MM Dennis et al], 1533

RuminantsImpact of bluetongue virus infection on the international move-


SSalmonella sppLong-term persistence of multi–drug-resistant Salmonella enter-

ica serovar Newport in two dairy herds [RN Cobbold et al],585


Salter-Harris FractureSalter-Harris type III fracture of the proximal phalanx in a foal

[JA Orsini et al], 353

SarcomasEsophageal sarcoma in a dog [SM Axiak et al], 201Association of argyrophilic nucleolar organizing regions, Ki-67,


Scottish TerriersSerum alkaline phosphatase activity in Scottish Terriers versus

dogs of other breeds [DD Nestor et al], 222

ScrewsArthroscopically assisted arthrodesis of the distal interpha-


ScrewwormsScrewworms [JL Alexander], 357

Selected Abstract for JAVMA Readers from the AmericanJournal of Veterinary Research

Effect of intravenous administration of ketamine on the mini-mum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in anesthetizeddogs [AM Solano et al], 2006;67:21-25, 79

Comparison of ultrasonographic characteristics of the thyroidgland in healthy small-, medium-, and large-breed dogs [CBrömel et al], 2006;67:70-77, 85

Measurement of urinary glycosaminoglycans in dogs [DC Grantet al], 2006;67:51-55, 95

Analgesic effects of epidural administration of hydromorphonein horses [CC Natalini et al], 2006;67:11-15, 103

Cellular composition of bronchial brushings obtained from

healthy dogs and dogs with chronic cough and cytologiccomposition of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid obtained fromdogs with chronic cough [EC Hawkins et al], 2006;67:160-167, 221

Effects of femur position on radiographic assessment of com-pleteness of femoral head and neck excision in medium tolarge breed dogs [A Vinayak et al], 2006;67:64-69, 224

In vivo measurement and nutrient digestibility in dogs fed poul-try by-product meal, conventional soybean meal, and low-oligosaccharide low-phytate soybean meal [RM Yamka et al],2006;67:88-94, 235

Influence of metoclopramide on gastroesophageal reflux inanesthetized dogs [DV Wilson et al], 2006;67:26-31, 241

Comparison of hemodynamic, clincopathologic, and gastroin-testinal motility effects and recovery characteristics of anes-thesia with isoflurane and halothane in horses undergoingarthroscopic surgery [S Durongphongtorn et al], 2006;67:32-42, 247

Prevalence of vesivirus in a laboratory-based set of serumsamples obtained from dairy and beef cattle [A Kurth et al],2006;67:114-119, 260

Evaluation of association between body size and large intesti-nal transit time in healthy dogs [DC Hernot et al],2006;67:342, 396

Influence of gastrointestinal tract disease on pharmacokineticsof lidocaine after intravenous infusion in anesthetized horses[DJ Feary et al], 2006;67:317, 413

Pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of doxycycline afteroral administration of single and multiple doses in horses [JLDavis et al], 2006;67:310, 421

Measurement of total thyroxine concentration in serum fromdogs and cats by use of various methods [RJ Kemppainen etal], 2006;67:259, 558

Development of a collagen-binding activity assay as a screen-ing test for type II von Willebrand disease in dogs [EPSabino et al], 2006;67:242, 567

Evaluation of concentration of voriconazole in aqueous humorafter topical and oral administration in horses [AB Clode etal], 2006;67:296, 577

Effects of preoperative epidural administration of racemic keta-mine for analgesia in sheep undergoing surgery [AGPGuedes et al], 2006;67:222, 591

Effects of early intensive postoperative physiotherapy on limbfunction after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs withdeficiency of the cranial cruciate ligament [ML Monk et al],2006;67:529, 725

Effects of phenylbutazone alone or in combination with flunixinmeglumine on blood protein concentrations in horses [SKReed et al], 2006;67:398, 759

Immunologic responses against hydrolyzed soy protein in dogswith experimentally induced soy hypersensitivity [APuigdemont et al], 2006;67:484, 880

Use of helical computed tomography for measurement of thy-roid glands in clinically normal cats [WT Drost et al],2006;67:467, 892

Association between limb conformation and retention of sowsthrough the second parity [KI Tiranti et al], 2006;67:505, 901

Effect of intratesticular injection of lidocaine on cardiovascularresponses to castration in isoflurane-anesthetized stallions[HA Haga et al], 2006;67:403, 913

Cardiovascular effects of desflurane in mechanically ventilate4dcalves [RD Keegan et al], 2006;67:387, 921

Hemodynamic effects of methylprednisone acetate administra-tion in cats [T Ployngam et al], 2006;67:583, 1037

Histomorphologic evaluation of extracorporeal shock wave ther-apy of the fourth metatarsal bone and the origin of the sus-pensory ligament in horses without lameness [ASBischofberger et al], 2006;67:577, 1081

Pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin administered in drinking waterto recently weaned 3- to 4-week-old pigs with diarrheaexperimentally induced by Escherichia coli O149:F4 [GMJensen et al], 2006;67:648, 1088

Effects of deracoxib and aspirin on serum concentrations of


thyroxine, 3,5,3’-triiodothyronine, free thyroxine, and thyroid-stimulating hormone in healthy digs [DL Panciera et al],2006;67:599, 1203

Correlation of magnetic resonance images with anatomic fea-tures of the equine tarsus [R Latorre et al], 2006;67:756,1390

Evaluation of the prevalence and onset of lung lesions andtheir impact on growth of lambs [JA Daniel et al],2006;67:890, 1396

Effect of diameter of the drill hole on torque of screw insertionand pushout strength for headless tapered compressionscrews in simulated fractures of the lateral condyle of theequine third metacarpal [RS Carpenter et al], 2006;67:895,1545

Evaluation of cost-effectiveness of targeted sampling methodsfor detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculo-sis infection in dairy herds [S Tavornpanich et al],2006;67:821, 1564

Serologic evidence of vesivirus-specific antibodies associatedwith abortion in horses [A Kurth et al], 2006;67:1756, 1564

Evaluation of isoflurane and sevoflurane vaporizers over a widerange of oxygen flow rates [TD Ambrisko et al], 2006;67:936,1900

Pharmacokinetics of difloxacin after intravenous, intramuscular,and intragastric administration to horses [E Fernández-Varónet al], 2006;67:1076, 1921

SemenSexual immaturity in a prepubertal dog [Y Corrada et al], 855

SensitizationPrevention of central sensitization and pain by N-methyl-D-


SepticemiaSepticemia in a young dog following treatment of patent ductus


SerologySeroprevalence of feline leukemia virus and feline immunodefi-



ShoesEffectiveness of using a mat filled with peroxygen disinfectant

to minimize shoe sole contamination in a veterinary hospital[SF Amass et al], 1391

ShuntsEvaluation of cellophane banding with and without intraopera-


SinuscopyResults of rhinoscopy alone or in conjunction with sinuscopy in


SkinEvaluation of prognostic factors associated with outcome in



Distribution of Malassezia organisms on the skin of unaffectedpsittacine birds and psittacine birds with feather-destructivebehavior [DE Preziosi et a], 216


Evaluation of strontium 90 irradiation in treatment of cutaneous mastcell tumors in cats: 35 cases (1992–2002) [JM Turrel et al], 898


Underlying medical conditions in cats with presumptive psy-chogenic alopecia [SE Waisglass et al], 1705

SpirocercosisClinical signs and clinicopathologic abnormalities in dogs with


SplintsUse of internal splinting to realign a noncompliant sternum in a


Spondylosis DeformansEvaluation of the association between spondylosis deformans


SquirrelsCompound odontoma in a squirrel [S Murray et al], 697

Staphylococcus sppEfficacy of vaccination and antimicrobial treatment to eliminate


StentsPalliative use of a stent for colonic obstruction caused by ade-

nocarcinoma in two cats [DZ Hume et al], 392Choledochal tube stenting for decompression of the extrahepat-


SternumUse of internal splinting to realign a noncompliant sternum in a


StomachGastric ulceration subsequent to partial invagination of the


StrainsMolecular characterization of Clostridium difficile isolates from


StressStress-related behaviors among horses used in a therapeutic

riding program [L Kaiser et al], 39

Strontium 90Evaluation of strontium 90 irradiation in treatment of cutaneous


Superficial Digital Flexor TendonDesmitis of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flex-


SurgeryEvaluation of lung lobe torsion in Pugs: 7 cases (1991–2004)

[KA Murphy et al], 86Evaluation of prognostic factors associated with outcome in




Liver lobe torsion in dogs: 13 cases (1995–2004) [SG HinkleSchwartz], 242


Treatment for pancreatic abscesses via omentalization withabdominal closure versus open peritoneal drainage in dogs:15 cases (1994–2004) [MD Johnson et al], 397

Extensive small bowel resection in dogs and cats: 20 cases(1998–2004) [SC Gorman et al], 403

Renal transplantation in cats with calcium oxalate urolithiasis:19 cases (1997–2004) [LR Aronson et al], 743


Surgical approach to the coelomic cavity through the axillaryand inguinal regions in sea turtles [A Di Bello et al], 922

Hemidiaphragmatic reconstruction with a transversus abdomin-is muscle after resection of a solitary diaphragmaticmesothelioma in a dog [JM Liptak et al], 1204

Postoperative results of unilateral arytenoid lateralization fortreatment of idiopathic laryngeal paralysis in dogs: 39 cases(1996–2002) [SP Hammel et al], 1215

Evaluation of cellophane banding with and without intraopera-tive attenuation for treatment of congenital extrahepatic por-tosystemic shunts in dogs [D Frankel et al], 1355




Palmar carpal osteochondral fragments in racehorses: 31cases (1994–2004) [LM Getman et al], 1551

Gastric ulceration subsequent to partial invagination of thestomach in a dog with gastric dilatation-volvulus [AT Partonet al], 1895

Septicemia in a young dog following treatment of patent ductusarteriosus via coils occlusion [AC Wood et al], 1901

Survival AnalysisSurvival times for cats with hyperthyroidism treated with iodine



Evaluation of survival analysis in dogs with stage III osteosar-coma that undergo treatment: 90 cases (1985–2004) [SEBoston et al], 1905

SynoviumTreatment with continuous intrasynovial antimicrobial infusion


TTarsusCongenital tarsal hyperextension in three cats [NJ Buote et al],

1200

TeatsEfficacy of using an internal teat sealer to prevent new intra-

mammary infections in nonlactating dairy cattle [CJ Sanfordet al], 1565

TeethCompound odontoma in a squirrel [S Murray et al], 697

Dentigerous cyst in a dog [MS Lemmons et al], 1023Focal advanced periodontal disease in a dog [S Hoffman],

1683

TendonsDesmitis of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flex-

or tendon [MA Vidal et al], 845Detection of an epidermoid cyst in the foot of a horse by use of

magnetic resonance imaging [MG Sanz et al], 1918Treatment with continuous intrasynovial antimicrobial infusion



TestesCryptorchidism in a dog [EB Davidson et al], 203Pyocele, orchitis, and penile abscess in a horse [JC Estepa et

al], 515

TexasReview of the highly pathologic avian influenza outbreak in


TheriogenologyEffects of modified-live bovine viral diarrhea virus vaccines con-


Correction: 2006;228:1904Twin fetuses in a mare [GA Gray et al], 207Effect of repeated transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspi-

ration on fertility in mares [DK Vanderwall et al], 248Sexual immaturity in a prepubertal dog [Y Corrada et al], 855Management of hydrops amnion in a mare resulting in birth of a

live foal [BW Christensen et al], 1228Nocardioform placentitis with isolation of Amycolatopsis spp in

a Florida-bred mare [BW Christensen et al], 1234Vaginal varicose veins and placentitis in a mare [BW


Theriogenology Question of the MonthTwin fetuses in a mare [GA Gray et al], 207Sexual immaturity in a prepubertal dog [Y Corrada et al], 855Vaginal varicose veins and placentitis in a mare [BW


ThoraxUse of computed tomography for evaluation of lung lesions



ThrombosisThrombosis of the caudal vena cava in a cow [KP Poulsen et al], 35

Thyroid GlandSurvival times for cats with hyperthyroidism treated with iodine


Timely Topics in NutritionDocosahexaenoic acid and neurologic development in animals

[KM Heinemann et al], 700Aflatoxicosis in dogs and dealing with suspected contaminated


TongueFrequency of and risk factors associated with lingual lesions in

dogs: 1,196 cases (1995–2004) [MM Dennis et al], 1533


U

TorsionEvaluation of lung lobe torsion in Pugs: 7 cases (1991–2004)

[KA Murphy et al], 86Liver lobe torsion in dogs: 13 cases (1995–2004) [SG Hinkle

Schwartz], 242

Total Intravenous AnesthesiaEvaluation of total intravenous anesthesia with propofol or keta-


ToxicologyMolecular characterization of Clostridium difficile isolates from


Toxicologic hazards for police dogs involved in drug detection[RM Llera et al], 1028


Presumptive fenbendazole toxicosis in North American porcu-pines [MA Weber et al], 1240

Aflatoxicosis in dogs and dealing with suspected contaminatedcommercial foods [KA Stenske et al], 1686

TracheaObstruction of the endotracheal tube in a cat [K Wegner et al],



TradeImpact of bluetongue virus infection on the international move-


Transdermal AdministrationEffect of transdermally administered fentanyl on minimum alve-


Transitional Cell CarcinomaEvaluation of carbon dioxide laser ablation combined with


TransplantsUse of multigeneration-family molecular dog leukocyte antigen



Transversus AbdominisHemidiaphragmatic reconstruction with a transversus abdomin-


TurtlesSurgical approach to the coelomic cavity through the axillary

and inguinal regions in sea turtles [A Di Bello et al], 922

TwinsTwin fetuses in a mare [GA Gray et al], 207

UUlcersGastric ulceration subsequent to partial invagination of the


UltrasonographyVegetative valvular endocarditis in a cow [JC Estepa et al],

2006;228:37Correction: 2006;228:382

Cryptorchidism in a dog [EB Davidson et al], 203Effect of repeated transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspi-

ration on fertility in mares [DK Vanderwall et al], 248Use of ultrasonography to diagnose large colon volvulus in

horses [SM Abutarbush et al], 409Pyocele, orchitis, and penile abscess in a horse [JC Estepa et

al], 515Desmitis of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flex-

or tendon [MA Vidal et al], 845Cecocolic intussusception in a horse [A Valdes-Martinez et al],

847Pyloric-duodenal intussusception caused by a gastric polyp in a

horse [BR Buchanan et al], 1339Ultrasonographic and color-flow Doppler ultrasonographic


UretersCircumcaval ureter associated with an intrahepatic portosys-

temic shunt in a dog [RT Doust et al], 389

Urinary SystemRisk factors associated with clinical signs of lower urinary tract


Circumcaval ureter associated with an intrahepatic portosys-temic shunt in a dog [RT Doust et al], 389

Evaluation of carbon dioxide laser ablation combined withmitoxantrone and piroxicam treatment in dogs with transition-al cell carcinoma [ML Upton et al], 549



Polycystic kidney disease in a cat [KE Pampel et al], 1679

UveitisLong-term complications after phacoemulsification for cataract


Correction: 2006;228:552Unilateral uveitis in a dog with uveodermatologic syndrome [KJ

Sigle et al], 543

Uveodermatologic SyndromeUnilateral uveitis in a dog with uveodermatologic syndrome [KJ

Sigle et al], 543

VVaccinologyEffects of modified-live bovine viral diarrhea virus vaccines con-


Correction: 2006;228:1904Efficacy of vaccination and antimicrobial treatment to eliminate






VaginaVaginal varicose veins and placentitis in a mare [BW


ValvesVegetative valvular endocarditis in a cow [JC Estepa et al],

2006;228:37Correction: 2006;228:382

VentriclesAtrial fibrillation in a dog with right ventricular apex pacing [BL

Weissman et al], 1025

Vertebral ColumnEvaluation of the association between spondylosis deformans


Magnetic resonance imaging findings in dogs with thoracolum-bar intervertebral disk disease: 69 cases (1997–2005) [OBesalti et al], 902

Spinal arachnoid cyst in a dog [KB Sessums et al], 1019Hemivertebra in a boar [LA Karriker], 1863

Veterinarian-Client-Patient RelationshipVeterinarian-client-patient communication patterns used during




Veterinary Biologic Products542, 1233, 1761

Veterinary DentistryAmeloblastoma in the mandible of a llama [KM Ivester et al],

1343

Veterinary FacilitiesInvestigation of antimicrobial use and the impact of antimicro-


Evaluation of the effects of footwear hygiene protocols on non-specific bacterial contamination of floor surfaces in an equinehospital [KA Stockton et al], 1068



Veterinary PracticeVeterinarian-client-patient communication patterns used during



Evaluation of veterinary public practice education programs [ALMurray et al], 529

The relationship between general practitioners and board-certi-fied specialists in veterinary medicine [G Block et al], 1188

Job satisfaction, changes in occupational area, and commit-


Veterinary ProfessionA punch list for changing veterinary medicine’s public image in


Veterinary SpecialtiesThe relationship between general practitioners and board-certi-


Veterinary StudentsAttracting students into careers in food supply veterinary medi-

cine [KP Gwinner et al], 1693

Veterinary Teaching HospitalsInvestigation of antimicrobial use and the impact of antimicro-


VirologyEffects of modified-live bovine viral diarrhea virus vaccines con-


Correction: 2006;228:1904Avian influenza A virus subtype H5N2 in a red-lored Amazon

parrot [MG Hawkins et al], 236Seroprevalence of feline leukemia virus and feline immunodefi-





Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2006,858


Impact of bluetongue virus infection on the international move-ment and trade of ruminants [NJ MacLachlan et al], 1346



Review of the highly pathologic avian influenza outbreak inTexas, 2004 [AM Pelzel et al], 1869

Avian influenza virus and free-ranging wild birds [LA Dierauf etal], 1877

VolvulusUse of ultrasonography to diagnose large colon volvulus in

horses [SM Abutarbush et al], 409

WWest Nile VirusEvaluation of factors associated with positive IgM capture




What Is Your Diagnosis?Vegetative valvular endocarditis in a cow [JC Estepa et al],

2006;228:37Correction: 2006;228:382

Thrombosis of the caudal vena cava in a cow [KP Poulsen etal], 35

Esophageal sarcoma in a dog [SM Axiak et al], 201Cryptorchidism in a dog [EB Davidson et al], 203Salter-Harris type III fracture of the proximal phalanx in a foal

[JA Orsini et al], 353Persistent right aortic arch in a dog [S Mahler et al], 355Atlanto-occipital luxation in a dog [WR Gross et al], 513Pyocele, orchitis, and penile abscess in a horse [JC Estepa et

al], 515Hiatal hernia in a cat [JW Arndt et al], 693Peritoneopericardiodiaphragmatic hernia and small intestine

obstruction in a dog [J Chalkley et al], 695Desmitis of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flex-

or tendon [MA Vidal et al], 845Cecocolic intussusception in a horse [A Valdes-Martinez et al],

847Spinal arachnoid cyst in a dog [KB Sessums et al], 1019Systemic mycotic infection in a dog [A Welihozkiy et al], 1021Broadifacoum toxicosis causing hemothorax in a dog [MS

Bergh et al], 1193Hairball in the nasal cavity of a cat [ED Siedlecki et al], 1195Pyloric-duodenal intussusception caused by a gastric polyp in a

horse [BR Buchanan et al], 1339Bronchial gland carcinoma in a cat [CG Byers et al], 1341Ameloblastoma in the mandible of a llama [KM Ivester et al],

1343Pulmonary hypertension in a cat [K Hearon et al], 1495

Avulsion of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle in acat [D Ting et al], 1497

Polycystic kidney disease in a cat [KE Pampel et al], 1679Pituitary macroadenoma in a dog [GL Lynch et al], 1681Hemivertebra in a boar [LA Karriker], 1863Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism in a leopard [K

Feigin et al], 1865

Wild BirdsAvian influenza virus and free-ranging wild birds [LA Dierauf et

al], 1877

YYeastDistribution of Malassezia organisms on the skin of unaffected


ZZoonosesAvian influenza A virus subtype H5N2 in a red-lored Amazon

parrot [MG Hawkins et al], 236Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2006,

858Review of the highly pathologic avian influenza outbreak in


al], 1877

Zoonosis UpdateScrewworms [JL Alexander], 357

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