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Constance Slaughter-Harvey, former Mississippi assistant secretary of state and general counsel, will deliver the keynote address at Jackson State University's annual Martin Luther King Jr. convocation on Friday, Jan. 17. Photo courtesy JSU

Jackson State University will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. convocation on Friday, Jan. 17, inside the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium beginning at 10 a.m. Constance Slaughter-Harvey, former Mississippi assistant secretary of state and general counsel, will deliver the convocation's keynote address.

JSU's Margaret Walker Center will host its annual "For My People Awards" reception after the convocation in Student Center Ballroom A beginning at 11:30 a.m. Slaughter-Harvey will be one of the award recipients at this year's event, a release from JSU says.

Slaughter-Harvey became the first African American woman to receive a law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1970 and the first African American to serve as a judge in Mississippi in 1975. She is the founder and president of Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc., and is a recipient of the American Bar Association's Margaret Brent Award and the Mississippi Bar's Susie Buchanan Award.

JSU's MLK convocation is part of a series of curated events at the university that pay tribute to the lives of Phillip Gibbs, a political science major at Jackson State College, and James Green, a student at Jim Hill High School.

City and state police, including the Mississippi Highway Patrol and 75 Jackson Police Department units, surrounded a group of students outside Alexander Hall, a women's dormitory at JSU, after reports that some of them were pelting rocks at traffic and starting fires on May 14, 1970. Shortly after midnight, police opened fire at the students, injuring 12 and killing Green and Gibbs.

Other events honoring Green and Gibbs include a student-led March of Remembrance and the 50th anniversary commemoration of the event in May 2020.

MLK Day of Service Events at UM

The University of Mississippi is hosting an inaugural community dinner commemorating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, Jan. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. in the UM Student Union Ballroom. Leslie Burl McLemore, professor emeritus of political science at Jackson State University, will deliver the keynote address.

The theme of the event is "Martin Luther King Jr. and the Right to Vote: The Long Road to Freedom." The event is free and open to the public, but attendees must register online here.

UM will host its third annual community reading of "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. at Off-Square Books in Oxford.

On Monday, Jan. 20, UM will hold the community opening ceremony for its MLK Day of Service from 8 a.m. to noon at Second Baptist Church (611 Jackson Ave. East, Oxford). Activities will include a community breakfast that St. Peter's Episcopal Church will sponsor, a canned food drive, a voter registration drive that the Urban League of Women Voters will sponsor, an NAACP membership drive and a community program honoring civil rights activists. UM will hold a march from Second Baptist to the Lafayette County Courthouse after the breakfast.

Also on Jan. 20, UM will hold a film screening at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., which the Oxford Film Festival and Southern Foodways Alliance will co-sponsor. Films will include "Yazoo Revisited" by David Rae Morris and two films from the SFA.

For more information about MLK Day of Service events, email Erin Payseur Oeth at [emailprotected] , Melanie Addington at [emailprotected], Lyn Roberts at [emailprotected] or Jerone Smith at [emailprotected].

MSU Taking Applications for Student Veterinary Camp

Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine will begin accepting applications for its 10th annual veterinary camp on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The camp is based on freshman and sophomore MSU veterinary courses and allows students ages 10 to 17 to study veterinary medicine under MSU faculty and doctorate students.

Students in the camp will participate in interactive labs and hands-on activities relating to small and large animal care, public health, animal pathology, research and pet health.

Applications are available online here. The submission deadline is noon on Friday, Feb. 28. For more information, call 662-325-4401 or visit cvm.msstate.edu.

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JSU MLK Convocation, UM MLK Day of Service and MSU Veterinary Camp - Jackson Free Press

GRANTSVILLE In the 43-year span of his veterinarian career, Dr. David Rawe of Grantsville has collected a vast accumulation of memories.

Detailed stories of many farm calls and office appointments fill his mind from over the years. Enough stories to fill a book. In fact, its something he has often thought of writing some day.

Even though it is from his love and compassion for animals that these memories were primarily gained, it seems its the friendships made with clients and appreciation for staff, which are foremost on his mind.

Rawe officially retired in June from a career that began in 1976 after graduation from Auburn Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine. He started practicing in Shelbyville, Kentucky, for a brief time, then spent two years in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He moved to Berlin in 1978, practicing at White Oak Vet Clinic with David Welch.

In 1982, David Rawe and his wife Camilla took a step out in faith to start their own practice in Grantsville at Casselman Veterinary Services. This move placed them near many people who were already his clients. The area he serviced encompassed southern Somerset County in Pennsylvania, Garrett County, Allegany County and Preston County in West Virginia.

The two struck a deal when they moved to Grantsville in those early years of their practice. If after two years there werent enough clients to make a go of it, then he would go back to working for another veterinarian.

Clientele grew quickly and after only six months, he was so busy, they had to hire another veterinarian to help with the workload.

Looking back on his career after his retirement, Rawe said, I really miss the cows and other animals, of course. But I miss talking with all the families even more. Most of my farm families, I watched their kids grow up, sharing the families happy times, as well as their sad.

Sometimes it feels a little bit like a bartender, he laughed. While working with their animals, we would talk and they would share things with me that maybe they couldnt tell everybody else.

As for the farmers, they looked forward to talking to him, as well because he always had a story or a good joke to tell, while sharing with him a story or a joke of their own. He was pleasant to work with, had a sense of humor, and always showed up with a smile on his face.

I have to admit, I didnt really like going out on farm calls in the middle of the night, but thats part of the job. Once I got out there and started working with the animal, with no one else around, the farmer and I would always have an enjoyable talk, Rawe said.

He mentioned that doing surgery was always his favorite part of the job, either on large or small animals. Again, showing his delight for conversation, he said, Once I got into the surgery far enough to make sure the animal was doing OK, especially on surgeries that were very common, the client and I could talk and get caught up on things.

Speaking of how the job took him away from his family at times, Rawe said, Sometimes I would take my kids along with me on farm calls. You never know what youre going to get into. I had two of them out with me until 1 a.m. one time. They fell asleep in the truck.

I remember taking my two youngest, Aaron and Emily, with me on a call for a horse with a long cut on its neck. Knowing that a horse can thrash around a lot when working with it, I told them they had to stay back so they wouldnt get hurt. It took some time to get the horse to settle down, and when we were done, I realized the kids were nowhere around. They had gotten scared, ran out to the truck, climbed up the tailgate and were sitting on the roof of the truck, he said, when referring to another late call-out.

Something Rawe enjoys as much as talking with his clients is fishing. Its something he has taken advantage of since his retirement. His staff can tell you that he had a fishing pole in his truck at all times and took the opportunity to go fishing whenever he had the chance, even during his veterinarian years.

Gladys Maust, a long-time employee of CVS, started working for David and Camilla Rawe in the early years.

He quickly learned which farms had good fishing ponds, Maust said. His large animal equipment included a fishing pole to sneak in a few relaxing moments ... I remember having to move his fishing pole every time I needed to get something out of his truck.

Maust often went along to assist on farm calls with Rawe and was familiar with most of the farms, including the ones with fishing ponds. When Rawe was leaving one of those farms on a particular day, he did not return to the office in the expected time, even though he was done for the day. His pager went off. Thinking he had an emergency call coming in, he was amused to see the message asking, How are the fish biting?

We always had great employees, Rawe said. They always did an excellent job, and we appreciated all the work they did for us.

The employees seem to feel the same about him.

He was an excellent veterinarian and boss, becoming a good friend over the years, Maust said. He worked many hours, often being on call 24/7, especially in the earlier years. Veterinary medicine can be a hard profession, but Dr. Rawes sense of humor helped us all through some tough moments. He truly cared, not only for all of his patients, but also their people.

Maust said one of the Amish clients told her that the Amish community appreciated Rawe greatly.

They felt he accepted everyone for who they were and involved himself in their lives on their level, she said.

Another employee since the early years is Karen Lytle.

One of the best things I did in my life was going to work for Dr. Rawe, Lytle said. He not only became my boss, but a great friend even though he enjoyed scaring me every chance he got.

From the very beginning, Dr. Rawe and his employees always put the patients and clients care first, which is why it has continued to grow into the practice it is today, she said.

Rawe said one person who definitely was not appreciated enough for all the work she did over the years was his wife, Camilla.

She is my rock in life, for all that has went on in the practice and now in our retirement. he said. She has done so much more than any wife or partner could ever do to support me. When we first opened the practice in Grantsville, we worked out of our house for the first few years. She would run all the samples, order supplies, take the calls from the customers and make appointments, deal with the salesmen, do the bookkeeping, and so on, and still took care of the house and six children.

Camillas work and presence was known and appreciated by her husband and staff, even after the business began operating out of the current building, which was built specifically for the practice.

In reflection, Rawe said, I was fortunate that I woke up every day and got to go to a job I really enjoyed. Maybe coming home tired every night weighed on me physically as I got older, but I still enjoyed it.

The one thing that was always hard was having to tell a client there was nothing more that could be done to save their animal, or finding out later that the animal had died. Having to euthanize a pet was always a sad decision never one made unless it was necessary. I always felt sad, along with the people, in times like those, wanting to be there for them when they needed some comfort, he said.

The clients always treated me so nice. I cant say the amount of meals that were given to me, stuff left on the truck seat for me, like cookies and other nice things. Everyone was very generous, and many friendships were formed.

In his retirement, there is plenty to do to keep the Rawes busy. While he misses his clients and staff greatly, he is glad his job was not the only interest he and Camilla had in their lives. They spend as much time together as possible now. They take time to visit and enjoy their children and grandchildren. Certain days of the week are earmarked for things such as visiting family, friends, neighbors, past clients and, of course, fishing.

Their love for music and volunteering at St Anns Catholic Church occupies much of their time as well. David Rawe has been involved with vocals and guitar since high school, and both help him in song leadership every Sunday.

Camilla Rawe has served in religious education for more than 50 years. She currently facilitates an adult Bible study class and serves on the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, as well as the facilities and real estate commission. Both serve on the Mission Team for their local parish and visit the nursing home on Tuesdays.

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Whether its a routine scan or a more complex operation, we all know that medical procedures come with risks. Of course, this is no different for veterinary procedures on any animal, and when it comes to rhinos, the fragility of a species adds an extra burden of worry. With fewer than 6,000 black rhinos left in the world, when one suddenly falls ill or is found with significant injuries, it is important to react quickly and provide expert care to the vulnerable black rhino.

In the wild, black rhino bulls are extremely territorial. They will fight other males found in their territory, often causing significant injuries to each other. Last year, Muya, a black rhino bull at Ol Jogi Conservancy, had to be treated by vets after he sustained substantial injuries during a fight. When vets examined Muya, they concluded that the injuries were most likely caused by the other rhinos horn. Thanks to the veterinary response, Muya made a full recovery and now continues to roam around Ol Jogi, hopefully staying within his own territory!

Another bull, Athi, was also treated at Ol Jogi, after a piece of wire became caught around his leg. Vets were able to remove the wire successfully and just like Muya, Athi also made a full recovery.

You may also remember a black rhino named Alfie from a recent blog; in 2012 rangers at Ol Jogi Conservancy realised that Alfie was blind. Alfies condition was likely something that he was born with and that he will live with for the rest of his life. Alfie is now cared for each day by rangers, particularly Peter, his main keeper. Alfie and Peter spend a lot of time together and Peter watches over Alfie while he roams outside of his enclosure each day.

All veterinary operations require extensive care and deployment of staff, aircraft and equipment. Thanks to funding from our supporters and donors, we were able to contribute towards these costs through the Black Rhino Emergency Fund, paying for veterinary medicine, darts, veterinary staff, aircraft and assistance of capture staff. The fund is made available for all black rhino emergency interventions for APLRS (Association of Private Land Rhino Sanctuaries) conservancies within Kenyas Laikipia County, providing 50% of all costs incurred, making it possible for animals like Muya, Athi and Alfie to receive the treatment they need quickly, whilst also reinforcing joint initiatives between conservancies, such as rhino monitoring, protection and general best practice.

In 2018-19, we were able to support successful emergency interventions for four black rhinos, each needing veterinary or hand-rearing care: Alfie, Muya, Athi and another rhino, Lojipu. Lojipu was abandoned by his mother just after he was born in February 2017. With no adult protection, Lojipu, was attacked by an older dominant male and had to be moved to a sanctuary for hand-rearing and treatment. In June 2018, Lojipu was relocated back to Sera Conservancy, where he will be cared for closely by rangers before being fully released into the wider Conservancy!

Unfortunately, not all interventions are successful and sadly, in the past year, two black rhino calves died due to the severity of their injuries and illnesses.

Every time a black rhino is found in distress, the emergency fund provides conservancies with the ability to react without causing a significant economic burden. In turn, teams can give the very best care to support the rhino in the long-term. Each time a vulnerable black rhinos health is restored, it brings more hope for the future of this iconic species.

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Animal care specialists at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park were concerned when they noticed cloudiness in the left eye of Leslie, a 3-year-old female western lowland gorilla. Closer inspection confirmed the lens had changed and the left eye was shifting haphazardly, prompting Leslie to favor use of her right eye.

Given Leslies young age and developmental stage, Safari Park veterinarians organized a team of internal and external experts, including ophthalmologists and anesthesiologists at UC San Diego Health, to perform the Parks first-ever cataract surgery on a gorilla.

As veterinarians, we are experts in our species but we are not necessarily specialists in all of the different fields of medicine, said Meredith Clancy, DVM, San Diego Zoo Safari Park associate veterinarian. We rely heavily on the amazing community we have here in San Diego to help us out.

On December 10, 2019, surrounded by animal care experts and veterinarians in khaki uniforms and UC San Diego Health medical team members in scrubs, Leslie rested comfortably in the operating room at the San Diego Zoo Globals Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center. A pharmaceutical muscle blocker prevented even the slightest of movement, allowing Chris W. Heichel, M.D., cataract surgery specialist at Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health, to perform the delicate procedure.

Heichel and his team employed a specialized microscope and instruments designed for cataract surgery to successfully remove the cataract in Leslies left eye using gentle suction. Once the cloudy lens was removed, a new artificial lens was inserted, which is designed to provide Leslie with clear vision for the rest of her life.

While Heichel has performed thousands of eye surgeries on human patients, ranging in age from one day to 105 years, this was his first surgery on a gorilla.

Fortunately, the similarities between the anatomy of human and gorilla eyes are great enough to allow us to safely navigate the procedure without complication, said Heichel. The remainder of the eye appeared to be in excellent health, indicating exceptional vision potential for the rest of Leslies life.

A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens behind the colored part of the eye, known as the iris. Cataracts typically develop over time, as part of the normal aging process, but they can also be caused by trauma to the eye. Once a cataract develops, the lens becomes progressively cloudier and vision deteriorates.

Heichel, Clancy and animal caregivers suspect that Leslies cataract was a result of an injury, either from a fall while the youngster was practicing her climbing skills or from an overly rambunctious play session with other young gorillas in her troop.

As she recovers, Leslie will require both topical and oral antibiotics and steroids to prevent infection and to control postoperative inflammation, said Clancy. Leslie will be monitored closely, but she is already back with her troop in the Gorilla Forest habitat at the Safari Park.

Following successful healing, the remaining concern is the possibility of cloudiness recurring.

The eye has an envelope that holds the lens in place. It should remain clear, but sometimes after cataract surgery, the envelope will get a little cloudy, said Heichel, professor of ophthalmology in the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. In a human patient, we can laser the envelope to remove the cloudiness. That might not be quite so easy for Leslie, therefore I made a little opening in the back of the envelope to maintain her clear vision in the future. I am grateful for the chance I had to work with the exceptional San Diego Zoo Global team to help have a positive impact on Leslies life.

Because of Leslies age, the Safari Parks animal care team was concerned her 31-year-old mother, Kokamo, might be upset about Leslies absence from the gorilla habitat during the procedure. They elected to anesthetize Leslie and Kokamo at the same time, and use the opportunity to perform a routine health check on Kokamo, which included dental, cardiac and overall physical assessments. The results of Kokamos exam showed that she continues to be in good health.

About San Diego Zoo Global

As an international non-profit organization, San Diego Zoo Global works to fight extinction through conservation efforts for plants and animals worldwide. With a history of leadership in species recovery and animal care, San Diego Zoo Global works with partners in science-based field programs on six continents, and maintains sanctuaries and public education facilities in many places. Inspiring passion for nature is critical to saving species, and San Diego Zoo Globals outreach efforts share the wonder of wildlife with millions of people every year. Current major conservation initiatives include: fighting wildlife trafficking and the impacts of climate change on wildlife species; broad-spectrum species and habitat protection efforts in Kenya, in Peru and on islands worldwide; preventing extinction in our own backyard; and expanding efforts to bank critical genetic resources and apply them to the conservation of critically endangered species. To learn more, visitsandiegozooglobal.orgor connect with us on Facebook.

About UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego Health, the regions only academic health system, is dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care through commitment to community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching. For 2019-20,U.S. News & World Reportranked UC San Diego Health among the nations best in four adult medical and surgical specialties, including pulmonology, geriatrics, neurology and cardiology. The 808-bed academic health system includes UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest and Jacobs Medical Center, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, Moores Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion and Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, all in La Jolla, as well as primary care and same-day services at clinics throughout Southern California. For more information, visithealth.ucsd.edu.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. No matter how you celebrated New Years 2020, there is one tradition that should always be upheld, and that is making a New Years resolution. While you may be busy thinking about how you will get fit or which bad habits to ditch, it is important to keep some New Years resolutions in mind for your pet.

Veterinarians from BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital are encouraging pet owners to make New Years plans for pets, because just like us, they can benefit from changes to their wellness routines.

Pets cannot make resolutions on their own; only you, the owner, can do that. As we come into the new years and the new decade, it is important to remember that pets may also need to ditch those bad dietary habits and engage in a healthier lifestyle, said Yoojin Kim, DVM, veterinary internist at the BluePearl in Grand Rapids. This new year, try to set some achievable goals for your pet and stick to them. Ultimately, these resolutions will make for a happier and healthier pet.

Here are a few New Years resolution ideas that will help promote a happier and healthier year for your furry friend.

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Across campus, students, faculty, and staff will gather for the 25th annual Commemorative Symposium honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. from Jan. 15 through Feb. 1. Darin Toliver, associate director of the African American Resource Center, says the symposium involves a diverse group of students, faculty, and community members who take great pride in making this as big and impactful as it is. Dr. King once said, Lifes most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?This question is a vital component of the symposium, Toliver says.

The kickoff on Jan. 15 is a sold-out conversation between civil rights activist Angela Davis and feminist studies professor Gina Dent, both of the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Margo Natalie Crawford, director of PennsCenter for Africana Studiesand professor of English in the School of Arts and Sciences. This keynote conversation will center on racial, economic, and gender justice. Angela Davis and Gina Dent are social justice warriors who are a part of an unbroken line of black freedom workers like Martin Luther King, Jr., Crawford says. The Center for Africana Studiesand our co-host, the Annenberg School for Communication, aredelighted that Davis and Dent areourspeakers in the 25th annual symposium honoring Kings vision and legacy.

The Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20, begins with an 8:30 a.m. breakfast hosted by guest speaker Solomon Jones of radio station WURD.Breakout service projects include community beautification projects at several locations, childrens banner painting, audio book creation with the Penn Reads Literary Project, and a career wardrobe clothing drive. There will also be opportunities to make crafts and gifts for womens shelters, nursing homes, and other charities, including a Helping Hands at Houston Hall craft station.

Houston Hall will also host So You Want to Go to College, a workshop about admissions and financial aid for high school students, while the School of Veterinary Medicinewill have free, appointment-only vaccinations for cats and dogs. Approximately 200 appointments will be available; scheduling can be accomplished by calling 215-898-4680 between 8 and 10 a.m. The day will conclude with a candlelight vigil lead by members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. The walk will begin at 7 p.m. at Irvine Auditorium and proceed to the DuBois College House, with songs and quotes from and inspired by King interspersed along the way.

This years social activism roster encompasses an interfaith celebration, criminal records expungement, and increasing diversity in higher education. On Thursday, Jan. 23, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Commemoration and Conversation in Social Justice will emphasize shared humanity while acknowledging individuals whose service exemplifies Kings vision. This years guest speakers will be Tony Campolo of Mount Carmel Baptist Church and theologian and social activist Ron Sider. The Criminal Record Expungement Projectfeaturing the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity Group on Friday, Jan. 24, will review the challenges that people with criminal records face and provide opportunities to build relationships within the community.

Joshua Whitehead, an Oji-Cree, Two-Spirit storyteller and academic, and Demian DinYazhi, a Din transdisciplinary artist, will lead a Wednesday, Jan. 29, conversation on social change, hosted by the LGBT Center. Two events, both on Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m., will discuss historic disenfranchisement. Common Ground: Dismantling Oppression Olympics will reflect on the intersection of black and LGBTQ civil rights, using such historical figures as Bayard Rustin, Lorraine Hansberry, James Baldwin, and Pauli Murray. Communities Partnering with Colleges and Universities to Increase Diversity will highlight efforts to increase teacher diversity and include information on how community members can partner with these initiatives. Representatives from local colleges and universities who participate in the Educator Diversity Consortium will be present.

The MLK symposium will also include musical and cultural events. On Wednesday, Jan. 22, dancer and director Glory Van Scott will offer autobiographical stories about civil rights leaders and Hollywood legends. She will be at the Penn Bookstore from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will be available to sign books after the reading. The African American Resource Centerleads a Thursday, Jan. 30, discussion on activism through music, From King to Kendrick, which will open a conversation about the intersection of pop culture and philosophy. The program will open at 5:30 p.m. with food and a game of Black Jeopardy. The annual music and spoken word event, Jazz for King, will be held at the Inn at Penn from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring musician Glenn Bryan and M.C. Diane Leslie. The theme for this year is Harlem Nights; guests are encouraged to come dressed in 1920s attire.

Events are free and open to the public. Updates will be noted on a calendar or can be obtained by calling the African American Resource Centerat 215-898-0104.

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FORT MEADE, Md. -- One night while Danica Goodheart worked the overnight shift at an emergency veterinary clinic in Concord, New Hampshire, a middle-aged couple emerged from the winter cold carrying a bleeding pit bull.

As police sirens flashed outside, another man walked in, clutching a wet and injured golden retriever. Goodheart, only a year removed from graduating veterinary school at Auburn University, learned that two dogs had grappled with another dog on a frozen lake.

Police had fired at the dogs in an attempt to break up the fight and a bullet hit one of the dogs.

For more than two hours Goodheart worked on the pit bull as the distressed couple sat in the waiting room. She mended and treated the bullet wound after the projectile had torn through the dog's abdomen. She also treated the second canine for hypothermia and bite wounds.

When Goodheart approached the couple in the waiting room to tell them that their pit bull would survive, their eyes welled with tears.

"I will never forget the look on their faces," Goodheart said, adding that all the late-night effort was worth it.

Now two years later, her peers say that Capt. Goodheart takes the same determined approach as a military veterinarian -- whether treating military working dogs or conducting physical fitness and weight training.

"She will put 110 percent effort into whatever she's doing," said co-worker Capt. Chelsi Blume.

A fitness junkie since her teen years, Goodheart has continued to train and keep in peak shape. She spends up to 25 hours a week in the gym.

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Her efforts paid dividends last August in her first bodybuilding competition at the Jay Cutler Classic in Richmond, Virginia. There the 29-year-old Goodheart placed first, winning the overall figure championship for women. Goodheart had only trained for four months as a bodybuilder, hiring strength coach Nic Wightman shortly after arriving at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

"I had a really good coach and a good trainer and people that supported me throughout it," she said.

It also helped that she had been in great shape prior to beginning the training. She had been an athlete most of her life, competing in Division I track at the University of New Hampshire. She had powerlifted and took part in CrossFit for four years while attending veterinary school.

Blume also has shared her emergence in the sport through social media, amassing more than 42,000 followers for her Instagram handle, "dr.danimal_111."

In addition, she has built meal plans for fellow Soldiers and friends to help them get in shape.

"She's a very caring, kind person," Blume said.

As a veterinary field services officer assigned to the 248th Medical Veterinarian Medical Detachment, at Fort Bragg, she and her seven-person staff are charged with the medical care of military working dogs that provide security services for U.S. forces in the detection of drugs and explosives.

Goodheart, a New Hampshire native, had always planned on joining the Army. But after graduation from veterinary school, she wanted to test herself in critical situations before commissioning and took the job as an emergency room veterinarian. Goodheart said it takes resiliency to meet the demands of the position, which requires veterinarians to constantly train and prepare for a variety of duties, including providing preventive medicine, outpatient care and disease control for pets at military installations. In addition to providing emergency care for military working dogs and other animals, members of the Army's veterinary Corps must prepare for deployments. They also monitor and inspect conditions of food served at Army dining facilities and could provide veterinary expertise during natural disasters and emergencies.

Even before joining the military, Goodheart had understood how to work under duress, having already dealt with the pressures of working in the ER. There she tended to injured dogs and cats and even injured animals found by roadsides.

This April, Goodheart will take part in Defender 2020 a multi-national joint military exercise that will test the Army's ability to project its capabilities from the U.S. to Europe.

Even though she won't be able to compete in this year's Cutler Classic due to mission requirements, she still continues bodybuilding training.

Even when she doesn't compete, Goodheart continues to dedicate her time to the gym, doing deadlifts, powerlifts and other exercises.

"A lot of discipline and hard work," said Blume. "(Bodybuilding) is something that she enjoys doing, but sometimes it's sacrifice giving up some of the fun and more enjoyable things, to be able to do something like that."

A 'GOOD' HEART

Goodheart had grown up on a 100-acre farm, nestled on the eastern shore of New Hampshire's Lakes Region in the small town of Meredith. There, blanketed by the New England countryside, she cultivated her love of animals. She rode a horse that she named Kodiak and competed in barrel racing while her parents bred mountain dogs.

"I was always around animals," Goodheart said. "My mother has a very strong passion for animals and instilled that in us girls."

While attending high school, Goodheart learned of the importance of military working dogs, who often must go into harm's way when searching for explosive devices. That helped spur her toward a career as an Army veterinary doctor.

In the Granite State she also participated in athletics -- gymnastics and track -- a passion that eventually evolved into weight training and powerlifting. Growing up on a farm, where her family grew fruits, vegetables and grains, also instilled a work ethic that Goodheart said she carries with her to this day.

Goodheart approaches each challenge the same way, whether building muscle in the gym or tending to an injured canine in the field.

"She's very hardworking, motivated and self-driven," Blume said

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Horses have been some of Cassidy Sabrals greatest teachers.

Cowboy, an aging breeding stock paint horse, showed her themeaning of true loyalty, waiting at the fence for her every morning andafternoon. With his devotion and eagerness to please, he taught his young teenpupil responsibility and compassion for a creature that was entirely dependenton her.

Remi, her next horse, was a thoroughbred, and through him, thefreshman animal science major learned the patience and skill required for horsetraining. Ember, her current partner in the extreme sport of rodeo, givesSabral her all with a big heart and deep trust, even as the horse struggleswith an incurable genetic muscle diseaseand together they have gone on to winnumerous awards.

[Horses] have inspired me to never give up when things getrough, Sabral said.

Under normal circumstances, Sabrals dream to become a large-animal veterinarian would likely be out of reachfinancially. But thanks to her equine-encouraged persistence and the support of one inspired donor wishing to pay it forward, that dream is on track to becoming reality.

Sabral is a 201920 recipient of the Universitysprestigious Bell Family Presidential Scholarship for students in agricultureand animal sciences. Established in 2013 by Oregon-based philanthropist Dan Giustinaand expanded this year, the scholarship now supports five high-achievingstudents annually with full tuition and fees.

Without the scholarship, I wouldnt have been able to afford college, at least with my horse, said Sabral, who competes in rodeos around the state with Ember. The scholarship has allowed me to go to college as well as continue doing what Im doing outside of school.

Raised by a single mother and her grandmother, Sabral grewup learning how to care for animals from a young age. Since she can remember,her grandmother has been active in Butte Wildlife Rehabilitation and broughthome to their small farm in Chico a variety of animals in need: dogs, cats,squirrels, raccoons, sheep, pigs, rabbits, opossums, owls, and other birds.Sabral has raised several lambs by bottle, worked on her neighbors ranchlearning basic veterinary skills, and is currently raising a steer for herfinal year of 4-H to show and sell at the Silver Dollar Fair this spring.

An active board member of the Paradise HorsemansAssociation, Sabral has worked with horses since she was 14, training them forrodeo events and barrel racinganother passion she inherited from hergrandmother. Earlier this year, she and Ember qualified for one of 10sponsorships in the California Gymkhana Associations state finals, where theycaptured first place in her favorite event, pole bending. Every dollar Sabralmakes from farm jobs and competitions goes toward caring for Ember, who has agenetic disease that causes her muscles to cramp and break down.

Finances have always been very tight for the family. Hermother and grandmother both work, but income is limited. She is also the firstin her immediate family to attend college. Because her parents had no experiencewith the application process, she turned to her grandmother, who recentlyhelped her cousin successfully apply to Butte College.

Together, they also looked for scholarship opportunities,hoping that Sabrals academic strengths in high school and her extracurricularactivities would make her an appealing candidate for support.

Earning the Bell Family Presidential Scholarship was truly adream come true.

I was really, really happy, she said. The scholarship,when I found out about itnot having to worry about paying for my tuitionwasjust amazing.

The freedom she describes is exactly what motivated Giustinato establish the scholarship endowment in honor of his lifelong friends andmentors, Tom and Dorothy Bell, and Toms sisters, Claudine Bell and Helen Head.The Bells ranched thousands of acres in Oregon and California and were deeplyinfluential in the development of Chico and the North State. They also had deepconnections with Chico State, with many family members attending school here.

The Bells had no children to carry on their lineage, soafter their deaths, Giustina established a scholarship program within theCollege of Agriculture so that their legacy would live on.

Being able to see these folks growits a wonderful feelingand something we believe in, Giustina said. I learned from Tom some of thefundamentals that were important to me in life. Its been my want to pass thosethings along to students and others in agriculture.

Tom Bell believed strongly in education, sustainability, honesty, and the importance of hard work, Giustina said.

The students in our program have those attributes, hesaid. They can come to Chico State and learn and grow as people and dont haveto worry about where their next meal is coming from. Thats so meaningful. The onlything we ask is that they carry that forward. Thats what I learned from Tomand from my father.

Initially funding the endowment for $2 million, this year, Giustina gifted an additional $1 million to ensure the legacy of his mentor and friends would live on in the lives of the students impacted by the scholarship. Bell Family Presidential Scholars are selected based on academic achievement, commitment to agriculture, leadership, and civic engagement. Recipients are awarded full tuition for four years.

Sabral actually learned of the Bell familys legacy yearsbefore receiving their namesake scholarship. Her neighbors, Dean and ElsieHightower, knew the Bells and told her stories of how the sisters took care ofone another throughout their lives, and of the familys impact on agricultureand education in the area.

Last fall, she dove straight into her major, enrolling in classes including Introduction to Animal Science and Veterinary Practices. After earning straight As in her first semester, shes excited to dig deeper into her studies this spring and continue to grow her knowledge.

I wish to represent their determination tosucceed and prosper and their dedication to helping the greater community, shesaid.

Sabral also wants to pave the way for her younger sister, Courtney,who has her own dream of becoming a nurse one day.

I want to create the opportunity to provide a better lifefor my family, she wrote in her scholarship application letter. I want toprove that college is an option for [Courtney], as well. I also want to setup a bright future for my future children.

Her long-term goal is to attend the University of California,Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to train in large animal or equinemedicine. Shes researched the entrance requirements and knows exactly what itwill take to make her dream a reality.

I really want to be a veterinarian, and [CSU, Chico is] teaching me more about the things Im really interested in, she said. It doesnt feel like busy workeverything feels meaningful.

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At least 40 victims of the Ukrainian plane crash in Tehran were students or researchers active in Canadian universities or research communities.

Most were students returning to Canada after spending winter break in Iran, according to University Affairs (UA) of Canada. Dozens of students, professors and researchers from at least 18 universities across the country have been identified among the victims, the UA news service reported. Among the 176 killed in the crash, 140 were traveling to Canada, with a stopover in Kyiv, Ukraine. Sixty-three were Canadian citizens.

"We have learned, with profound sorrow, that several U of T students were among the 176 people killed in the crash," University of Toronto President Meric Gertler wrote. "On behalf of the entire University of Toronto community, I want to say how deeply saddened we are, and how concerned we are for the families and friends of those who lost their lives."

Newlyweds Arash Pourzarabi and Pouneh Gorji were masters students in computer science at the University of Alberta.

The university also lost Mojgan Daneshmand, a Canada Research Chair in radio frequency microsystems, who was returning to Canada with her husband, Pedram Mousavi, a professor of mechanical engineering. The couple's two daughters were also killed in the crash.

University of Alberta President David H. Turpin wrote, "Words simply cannot express the loss I know we all are feeling. On behalf of the University of Alberta, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and loved ones of the victims of this tragedy."

"Ours is a closely interconnected community, and we grieve with everyone touched by this terrible loss friends, classmates, roommates, professors, students, mentors and colleagues," Turpin added.

In some cases, the victims included family members such as Dalhousie University engineering student Masoumeh Ghavi and her younger sister Mandieh Ghavi. The younger sister was an incoming student at the Nova Scotia school, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Among those killed in the crash were undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in fields including electrical engineering, computer systems technology, human and veterinary medicine, geography, finance, business, environment, geomatics, marketing and consumer studies, molecular geneticsand human resources.

"The Science Students' Association is deeply saddened by the loss of our peers in the tragic plane crash in Iran," tweeted @SSA_AES. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those affected. Our thoughts are with you as we face this very sad time."

The educational institutions impacted were the University of Toronto, University of Alberta, Carleton University, Dalhousie University, University of Guelph, McMaster University, University of Manitoba, Ontario Tech University, University of Ottawa, University of Quebec, Queen's University, Ryerson University, Saint Mary's University, University of Victoria, University of Waterloo, Western University, University of Windsor and York University.

"This is not right," London, Ontario, Mayor Ed Holder told the Western News, his voice breaking with emotion. "We should not be here this afternoon grieving the loss of these four young people. We should be celebrating their return home. Its not right."

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In almost every school program, every teacher is teaching STEM in one way or another. Not just because its a hot topic or because of the down-the-road career opportunities for students; educators mix science, technology, engineering and math with just about everything because of its clear value to learning itself. Many even sneak the artsy A in there and call it STEAM.

The problem is, too many are teaching it wrong.

In particular, educators tend to show STEM to students. Or, even worse, show STEM outcomes. They demonstrate products like robots and rovers and drones, showing and telling their way through. But flying a drone in class, or even letting students do it, is not teaching STEM, its an in-class field trip. Its no more teaching STEM than a trip to a zoo teaches veterinary medicine.

Teachers tend to show and tell STEM because too many think theyre unqualified to teach the mechanics of engineering or the hard edges of technology. They think teaching is a soft skill, and even if they know theyre capable of teaching STEM subjects, too many educators feel they lack the time to learn a complicated, rapidly evolving new thing.

I train teachers every day, and they have told me this more times than I can count.

We need to dispel the belief that you need technology or a background in medicine or engineering to teach STEM. Especially in the early grades, its a stand-in for foundational skills such as logic, sequencing and creative problem solving. It is about trial and error doing things and watching them not work. Nearly all of us remember from our earliest science classes that controlled trial and error is the essence of the scientific method. This is how we learn.

The point is that teaching STEM is supposed to be dirty, messy, playful and filled with failures. Failure is how you know youre doing it right. Teaching STEM (and STEAM) is a mindset, not a specific tool or skill set honed from a specialized graduate education or an undergraduate degree in mathematics or biology. Any teacher can do it, and do it very well, without being an expert.

Letting students figure, reason and fail is a vital part of the education process and something teachers should show and encourage. Let them get their hands dirty and learn by touching and tinkering. STEM and STEAM are creation sciences, not textbooks, so dont ask students to pilot a drone, challenge them to build one. Did they learn something when it crashed? If they did, they deserve an A.

Rewarding failure may seem like an odd thing for a teacher. And it may feel like a leap of faith to jump into STEM teaching if its not your passion or your background. But its not as hard as you think. You do not need to be a rocket scientist to teach rocket science.

You can tinker and innovate; model the science and engineering behavior you want to see in your students. Be curious, be creative. Ask questions. Find help. There are lots of amazing resources and partners in and around our learning spaces that map out the discovery process and can help teachers find and leverage activities, lessons and projects that inspire students to do STEM.

You just need to be the guide.

Hilary Aylesworth is vice president of product for SAM Labs. She has a Ph.D. in educational neuroscience from Columbia University and has taught in the U.S. and U.K.

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Allowing dogs to greet nose-to-nose for their first introduction can prove to be dangerous for one of the pets or even their owners, Zacharias told Insider.

"It takes only a second for a bite to the face to occur if one of the dogs decides they are not a fan of the other, and even those of us with the best reflexes cannot stop this blink-of-an-eye injury from happening," she said.

You can prevent dangerous confrontations from happening by first asking the other pet owner from afar if their dog is good with other animals.

"If the owner gives their OK, guide your pet to the new dog's tail end to let them get to know each other before meeting face to face. This is a natural way for dogs to meet, rather than going nose to nose, which can be offensive to pets," said Zacharias.

If your pet is meeting someone new and you see their ears go back or their fur stand on end, you and your animal should calmly move away from the new dog.

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Accuray Inc.

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Apteryx Imaging Inc. is headquartered in Canada and offers products through the following business units: Hardware and Software. The company offers VELscope Vx System, which is a powerful device for enhanced visualization of mucosal abnormalities.

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Periodontal disease in pets is entirely preventable yet usually untreated, affecting most cats and dogs by age 3, according to the American Veterinary Dental College.

Why should a pet owner care? A broken tooth can put your pet in pain.

Pet owners need to be on the lookout for tooth decay because there are few signs of gum disease, which can cause multiple problems in a pet's mouth and spread to internal organs, said Diane Delmain, feline assistant clinical professor community practice at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Warning signs

A broken tooth is incredibly common in dogs and cats, Delmain said. Teeth are tools for cats and dogs. Dogs can fracture a tooth in play biting chew toys, bones, rocks or other hard objects, Delmain said. Cats often break fang teeth when slipping while jumping on and off of things, she said.

"The problem is that animals don't always tell us they're in pain. They're tough," Delmain said.

The most obvious sign of a tooth problem is bad breath, Delmain said. It could be a sign of periodontal or other oral disease. Brown or discolored teeth and bleeding gums are also dental-health warning signs.

At the vet

Pets' teeth are hard bone shells around a core of nerves and blood vessels, just like human teeth, Delmain said. If an infection is left untreated it can lead to an abcess forming, she said.

A fractured tooth can be sealed if it's shallow, but if the fracture reaches the tooth's pulp it needs to be removed, Delmain said. A broken tooth requires a visit to the veterinarian, who can assess the situation.

While human dentistry is about saving a tooth, pet dentistry is about the comfort of the tooth, Delmain said. If a veterinarian has to remove a pet's tooth, the animal can do really well afterward.

"A nicely healed area of gum is nothing to worry about," she said.

Because two-thirds of a tooth is under the gum line, dentistry with anesthesia is necessary to get rid of plaque and tartar, for teeth cleaning and X-rays, Delmain said. Without it, dental care can be scary for a dog or a cat.

Brushing at home

Regular dental checkups by a veterinarian should be augmented by brushing at home, Delmain said. Be sure to use products approved for pets.

Just like learning a new skill, getting a pet used to toothbrushing may take time. Start by letting your pet sniff the toothbrush and paste and try to work your way up to about 30 seconds of brushing on both sides.

Pet owners concerned about their pet's oral health can look for products approved by the Veterinary Oral Health Council, which have undergone research and testing to back up claims for home dental care, Delmain said. Look for a square label the says "VOHC Accepted" on products that help control tartar and plaque build-up.

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Animal athletes come in all shapes and sizes. Generations of selective breeding have produced genetic lines of animals that are deemed more suited to a specific athletic discipline. For example, some dogs are bred to hunt, while others are bred for agility; some horses are bred for racing, while others are bred to work with cows. The evolution of todays bucking bull athlete is no different.

Traditionally, the bull riding event at a rodeo centered on the cowboy and how well he performed atop the bull. A high score usually meant a big payday for the cowboy but little, if any, credit or reward for the bull or his owner. Nowadays, competitive bucking bull events are a common occurrence with the bulls scored on their individual bucking ability rather than the performance of, or lack thereof, the cowboy riding them.

Since the early 1990s, and perhaps before, bucking bull breeders have aimed to produce animals that display superior athleticism. Bucking bulls are judged on their speed, power, front end drop, hind end kick, ability to change direction and body rolling. Those performing in todays bull riding events are faster, stronger and more agile than bulls from years past. These athletes engage in swift, powerful movements that place unique strains on their bodies not ordinarily experienced by their non-athletic bovine counterparts; thus, these bulls can and do suffer performance-related injuries.

While the realm of veterinary medicine has not usually included the practice of bovine sports medicine, due to the popularity and growth of the sport of bull riding and competitive bucking bull events, many veterinarians find themselves providing, to some extent, just that. Additionally, the owners perceived value of these animal athletes often allows for much more thorough veterinary evaluations and treatments than for the many bulls used solely for production.

Sports-related injuries are common in competitive athletics, regardless of the species; however, the bucking bull presents some unique challenges in identifying, diagnosing and treating injury or disease. Their fractious and sometimes aggressive nature can limit the display of pain or lameness, making minor injuries impossible to detect until they become more severe. Specialized facilities with sturdy corrals and hydraulic squeeze chutes are also often required to safely examine, hospitalize, and treat bucking bulls.

The two most common areas of injury or disease in the bucking bull athlete involve the musculoskeletal system (approximately 70-75 percent) and the horns (approximately 10-15 percent). Disorders to the musculoskeletal system frequently occur in the back or hind limbs and include bone fractures, tendon or ligament strains and joint disease. These injuries are often sustained during performance or training. Horn disorders often occur outside of the performance arena either during husbandry, transport, handling or fighting with other bulls. Disorders of other body systems do occur but with much less frequency.

Regardless of the source, injury or disease in a bucking bull commonly results in a lower performance if the bull can perform all together. Veterinarians with knowledge and experience specific to the bucking bull are often called on to evaluate these athletes, correctly diagnose the injury and prescribe a treatment plan. Following treatment and rehabilitation, many of these athletes are able return to the arena, performing at or above their previous level.

The bucking bull is a unique animal athlete, and the practice of bovine sports medicine is becoming a reality for more and more veterinarians each year. Injuries to the musculoskeletal system and horns are common and may be very different from injuries sustained by the non-athletic bovine. The continuous popularity of the sport of rodeo and other competitive bucking bull events will likely call for more experienced, specialized veterinarians in the field of bovine sports medicine and rehabilitation. The OSU Veterinary Medical Hospital has many veterinarians who specialize in all areas of bovine medicine including internal medicine, surgery and sports medicine.

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In this 1998 photo, Teresa Hershey works her first job in veterinary medicine as mixed animal practitioner in southeast Minnesota. Submitted photo

Idid a double pet euthanasia recently.

Two small poodles who grew up together and in old age were both very sick. I had done this only a couple of times before. The problem with this situation is the logistics. Who do you euthanize first?Do I ask the owner? That seems like a lot of weight to put on their shoulders, and I thought it would be best to decide for them.

I will euthanize Naomi and then I will euthanize Bear, I said. It was agreed that would be the order.

Once it was done, I laid the two dogs side-by-side on the table and covered them with a blanket to the chin. For some reason, it is not twice as sad to see two little bodies instead of one, but exponentially so.

My next patient after that appointment was a new puppy.Time to switch from being Doctor Death to Doctor Smiles. I do it all of the time, so I am used to it. My job is to be what the client in front of me needs right now. I suppose that is the definition of being a professional: the ability to perform your job with skill even under duress.

I recall one time when I was not successful in making that transition between a euthanasia and a puppy appointment. While examining the puppy, I started to cry and explained to the owner that I had just euthanized a pug friend and was feeling sad.

I didnt see that client again at my clinic. Who would come back to see a doctor who was crying?I wouldnt! When a client gives you money for a service, they want and deserve to have your undivided attention.

Many people dream of being a veterinarian.But soon enough, most realize it is not for them not only because of the rigors of school and the time and cost involved, but also because you have to be able to compartmentalize your day and deal with heavy things.

You have to like animals and be able to still think clearly when they are suffering. If you get too caught up in your feelings, you can become paralyzed and not perform your job well.

Of course the other extreme is also possible: where you look past the patient and only see the disease. This happened with one of my veterinary teachers.

One day when I was in veterinary school, one of my professors decided to move his bovine necropsy (autopsy) lab outside on a nice spring day.He sliced into the cow, setting her organs on the grass. He explained the pathology occurring in his subject while his boot-and-overall-clad veterinary students looked on with interest.Meanwhile, the English and history majors walking by were horrified and promptly reported him to school administrators. I can imagine the shock of my professor when he found out that public dissection is not appropriate for the masses.

Being a good veterinarian means that you can find that sweet spot between being caring and being analytical.Both are skills to be developed over time.

I am glad to be a seasoned veterinarian now.The growing pains of a young doctor are huge. Not only are you trying to figure out who you are as a person in this profession and how best to present yourself and your information,but also there is so much knowledge to accumulate about pathology, disease and what is normal.

I have been in practice for 20 years now and have diagnosed all manner of cancers, orthopedic issues, skin problems and metabolic disorders.Every once in a while, though, I will see something I have never seen before. Several years ago, a dog came into my clinic that the owner reported was just off. We have a term for this in veterinary medicine. It is called ADR Aint Doin Right. (This is a real abbreviationveterinarians use when we havent been able to pinpoint the disease.)

My ADR patient had very nondescript and subtle symptoms: moderate lethargy and a slight loss of appetite. All of his tests came back normal. When I saw the dog back three days later, he looked like a totally different animal. His face was twisted into a smile as if someone were standing behind him pulling his skin backwards. The diagnosis could now be made.This expression, called a sardonic grin, is classic for the disease tetanus and occurs because all of the muscles of the face tense up. Tetanus is fortunately extremely rare, but its effects are horrible to see and, for this dog, it was fatal.

Besides treating the animals that come through my door, I also have to treat the people.When I was in middle school and I told my mother that I wanted to be a veterinarian, she told me that was a good career choice for me because I wasnt good with people.(Note: My mother is a wonderful woman whom I love very, very much). My middle school self must not have been very pleasant to be around.

But my mother was wrong that veterinarians dont need to be good with people.Veterinarians have two customers: the patient and the person who brings the patient to your door.

Only a small portion of my job is occupied with real doctoring, like analyzing lab samples and sewing up lacerations.The majority of my job is being a human with feelings while trying to solve a problem with another human with feelings.That part is harder.

Of course, this would not be a proper article about the experience of being a veterinarian if I didnt talk about the best part of my job: the animals I get to meet.

I have a 30-pound Maine coon with a head the size of a small melon who visits me at the clinic.He is such an amazing creature that it is just an honor to be in the same room as him.

My smallest patient is a 3.5-pound Maltese who hides her head in the crook of her moms arm when I come into the room.Poor thing, everyone is a looming giant to her!

My biggest patient is a 150-pound mastiff. His jowls hang low and, after examining him, I need to sponge myself off because of the amount of saliva he deposits on me.

When the day is done, my calls are made and my notes are complete, I sit back and think, I get to come back again and do this all over tomorrow! and I feel I am very lucky to do so.

Dr. Teresa Hershey is a veterinarian at Westgate Pet Clinic in Linden Hills. Email pet questions to drhershey@westgatepetclinicmn.com.

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Zulqarnain Baloch,1,* Luchao Lv,1,2,* Lingxian Yi,1,2 Miao Wan,1,2 Bilal Aslam,3 Jun Yang,1,2 Jian-Hua Liu1,2

1College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, Peoples Republic of China; 2Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Peoples Republic of China; 3Government College University, Faisalabad 54000, Pakistan

*These authors contributed equally to this work

Correspondence: Jian-Hua LiuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, Peoples Republic of ChinaEmail jhliu@scau.edu.cn

Abstract: The New Delhi Metallo--lactamase (NDM) producing Enterobacteriaceae is spreading worldwide. Although the blaNDM gene has been identified in animal associated Enterobacteriaceae isolates in many countries, little is known about its occurrence in animal products in Pakistan. In this study, 13 Escherichia coli isolates were collected from chicken meat samples in Pakistan. Two isolates, 15978 and C4109, exhibited reduced susceptibility (MIC 1 g/mL) to imipenem, and carried blaNDM-5 and blaNDM-7 gene, respectively. Whole-genome sequencing and Oxford Nanopore MinION sequencing revealed that 15978 and C4109 belonged to ST156 and ST167, respectively. blaNDM-7 was carried by an IncX3 plasmid that has disseminated worldwide, whereas blaNDM-5 was located on an F36: A-: B32 plasmid, which shared high identity with two plasmids carried by E. coli isolates from other countries (one from a patient in Canada). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report characterizing blaNDM-carrying plasmids from chicken meat samples in Pakistan. The dissemination of almost identical blaNDM-5-bearing F36:A-:B32 and blaNDM-7-bearing IncX3 plasmids in different countries highlights the importance of international trade and travel in the spread of antimicrobial resistance strains and plasmids worldwide.

Keywords: plasmid, animal food, carbapenemase, blaNDM

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Hope, the special-needs pig who was flown to a veterinary hospital in Pennsylvania last month to undergo an examination for her legs, is back home at an animal refuge in Caswell County, North Carolina.

The pig could not use her rear legs and was taken to New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvanias School of Veterinary Medicine in Kennett Square about an hour outside of Philadelphia Nov. 16.

About a week later, she returned home to Ziggys Refuge Farm Sanctuary after vets could not find anything wrong with the animal.

Her bone structure was all there, said Kristin Hartness, co-founder of Ziggys, located in the community of Providence. They had no idea why her legs were [spread] out to the side.

Born on a farm in Floyd, Hope was set to be euthanized when someone reached out to Ziggys. Hartness and her husband, sanctuary co-founder Jay Yontz, take care of special-needs farm animals at the 85-acre refuge.

Hartness and Yontz have been giving Hope physical therapy.

When Jay got her and started handling her and working her legs and massaging them ... all of a sudden Jay starts noticing her standing on all fours, Hartness said.

But her legs still spread out to the sides, she said.

Jennifer Miller, the Pittsylvania County resident who went on the flight with Hope in November, visited the 3-month-old pig at Ziggys on Dec. 21.

She is quite happy and very, very sassy, Miller said. She doesnt like to be held, but she is very food motivated. Shes learning all kinds of tricks. She knows how to spin in a circle to get food.

Hope will not need surgery, at least not in the near future, Miller said.

But she does drag her legs when shes tired.

She still has a ways to go, but we couldnt be happier with whats going on, Hartness said of Hopes progress.

Yontz expressed amazement at the pace of her recovery so far.

Its remarkable how she started using those legs, Yontz said.

Physical therapy has included stretching the pigs legs the way they need to go, he said.

She gets around on all fours regularly and can walk in a handstand.

A lot of times, her toes tuck under her, Hartness said. We just have to constantly work with her. The more that we do, the better she does.

On top of that, Hope is growing quickly.

Shes probably doubled in size since the flight, Hartness said.

Even Ziggy, Yontzs and Hartnesss first and much larger older pig, has warmed up to Hope a little.

She loves Ziggy ... and climbs in his bed, Yontz said. He tolerates that. Hes particular about his bed. She fits right in. Shes a lot of fun.

Crane reports for the Register & Bee. He can be reached at (434) 791-7987.

Crane reports for the Register & Bee. He can be reached at (434) 791-7987.

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After 35 years in Logansport, Dr. James Shell is passing the Shell Animal Clinic on to a new veterinarian, Dr. Andrew Bickett.

They closed the sale of the clinic the second week of December, and this past week has been one of transition. The change of hands comes after a long search by both men for the right fit.

My standards were high as I had to find someone who shared my deep love and appreciation for animals, as well as someone who has the medical skills to keep the clinic moving forward in the ever-evolving field of veterinary medicine and surgery, Shell stated in a letter he sent out to his clients.

I just felt fortunate to find someone like him to come in and take over, he said.

Bickett said he was searching for a place with the right veterinarian philosophy, standard of care and team, as well as the right community and Logansport proved right for him.

I like the kind of small town atmosphere, Bickett said.

Bickett is originally from Plano, Illinois, and hed been looking to buy a clinic that would put him closer to home than he was in central Kansas, where he worked in a small clinic after graduating from University of Illinois with his Doctorate in veterinarian medicine.

Hed looked at some in bigger cities, but they didnt seem right, he said. He wanted a place where he could get to know the community and his clients.

Bickett doesnt plan any major changes to the clinic, just an expansion of some services.

I do see exotic animals, which is something Dr. Shell didnt do a lot of, he said. That means hell take care of rabbits, snakes and hedgehogs, as well as other animals. Exotic is basically anything that isnt a cat, dog or farm animal, he said.

The clinics name will remain the same, at least for a while, and the staff will stay on. Bickett plans to update some of the equipment, but it wont be noticeable to most people, he said.

The familiar face of Archie lounging about the office will also remain the same. I inherited the cat, he said.

When Bickett first developed an interest in veterinarian medicine, it was my first dog, as it was for a lot of kids, he said. The dog had medical problems that required a lot of attention, and he regularly saw how vets did things and worked, he said.

For Shell, the call to this vocation came from growing up on a small farm and having small animals, and being in FFA and 4-H. His sister also worked for the local veterinarians office in high school and stayed to retirement, so that influenced him as well, he said.

He came to Logansport from his native Michigan in a similar situation as Bickett. He took over the clinic because it seemed like the proper fit.

During his 35 years here, hes seen clients for years and sometimes through multiple pets, and hell miss them and those working at the clinic.

Itll be a change for me, thats for sure, he said.

Shell plans to stay in Logansport, although he and his wife, Carolyn, will go to Arizona for winters and stay in their cottage at Winona Lake often. Hell be around to help at the clinic or consult with Bickett if necessary, but Shell believes that, at 70 years old, his days as a vet are over and Bickett is good for the clinic.

I dont think hes going to need my help much, Shell said.

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TOPEKA Twenty-one scholarship winners for the 2019-20 school year were recognized during the annual Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Convention on December 4 in Wichita. A total of $23,000 was presented by the Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) and its partners.

Three students attending the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine have been awarded $1,500 Cartridges for Cash (CFC) scholarships from Merck Animal Health and KLF.Joel Nelsonof Soldier is the son of Jerry and Jo Ann Nelson. He is a first-year veterinary student in the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.Alexis Pedrow, a second-year veterinary student, is the daughter Jeff and Teresa Pedrow of Richmond.Boyd Roenneis the son of Jason and Heather Roenne of Meriden. He is a first-year veterinary student. This award recognizes K-State veterinary school students with a career goal of being a large animal veterinarian.

Ryann Allisonof Fort Scott andKyndall Norrisof Riley each received a $1,000 CFC scholarship through KLF. Allison is the daughter of Tim and Carol Allison. She is a junior at K-State majoring in animal science with a pre-veterinary option. Norrisis the daughter of Kirk and Janice Norris. She is a senior at K-State majoring in animal science with a pre-veterinary option. This scholarship is presented to students entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing degrees in agriculture or a related field. CFC scholarships were funded by Mercks donation of 25 for each used Ralgro wheel or Revalor cartridge turned in to KLA.

Two K-State students each received a $1,500 Douglas A. Laue Memorial Scholarship.Shanie Adamsis the daughter of Brian and Stacie Adams from Meriden. She is a senior majoring in agricultural business.Grady Schuster, son of David and Kathy Schuster of Richmond, is a junior, also majoring in agricultural business. This scholarship is awarded to students entering their junior or senior year at K-State or Fort Hays State University and pursuing degrees in agriculture.

Gatlin Clawsonof Meade has been awarded the $1,000 Cattlemens Scholarship from GoBob Pipe & Steel and KLF. Clawson is the son of Dan and Tamra Clawson. He is a freshman at K-State dual majoring in agricultural economics and marketing. This scholarship is awarded to a student entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field.

Two $1,000 Hampel Oil/Mobil Delvac Scholarships have been presented to K-State students.Kinsey Griffith, daughter of John and Terry Griffith from WaKeeney, is a junior dual majoring in agricultural economics and animal science.Thomas Smithis the son of Jeff and Holly Smith from Windom. He is a junior majoring in agricultural economics with a specialty in global food systems leadership. This scholarship is awarded to students entering their junior or senior year at K-State or Fort Hays State University and pursuing degrees in agronomy, agribusiness or ag economics. Preference is given to applicants with a career goal of being actively engaged in a farming or feedyard enterprise.

Five K-State students from across the state have received $1,000 Youth in Agriculture scholarships from KLF.William A. Holemanis the son of William B. and Lora Holeman from Bronson. He is a sophomore majoring in feed science and management.Jamie Rockof Hope is the daughter of Brian and Candace Rock. She is a sophomore majoring in biological systems engineering.Courtney Sherbert, Morganville, is the daughter of Mike and Robin Sherbert. She is a sophomore majoring in agribusiness.Jordan Vandervortis the daughter of Jerry and Ingrid Vandervort of Wakarusa. She is a sophomore majoring in agricultural milling science and management.Kristopher Wagner, Satanta, is the son of Kevin and Maureen Wagner. He is a freshman majoring in agricultural economics. Funded by the KLF Club Calf Sale held during the Kansas Junior Livestock Show, these scholarships recognize students entering or returning to a Kansas junior or senior college and pursuing degrees in agriculture or a related field.

The Kansas CattleWomen (KCW) awarded $1,000 scholarships to five Kansas students.Grace Aust, daughter of Brad and Janell Aust from LaCygne, is a freshman dual majoring in animal science and agricultural communications and journalism at K-State.Taylor Dieball, the daughter of Cory and Sally Dieball from Little River, is a freshman majoring in animal science at Butler Community College.Samantha Fischeris the daughter of Dan and Connie Fischer from Silver Lake. She is a junior dual majoring in food science and industry and global food systems leadership at K-State.Katelyn Pinkstonis the daughter of Jay and Brenda Bohnenblust from Clay Center. She is a senior at K-State majoring in agricultural education.Marie Reveles, daughter of LaVerna Reveles from Hays, is a junior at K-State majoring in agricultural education. These scholarships, funded by the KCW silent auction held in the KLA Convention Tradeshow, are awarded to students entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing degrees in dietetics, food safety, agriculture or a related field.

Kristina Zergerwas awarded the $500 Fred H. Woodbury Memorial Scholarship through KLF. Zerger is the daughter of Tarry and Nancy Zerger of Cheney. She is a senior majoring in animal science at K-State. This scholarship is presented to a student attending a Kansas junior or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture. Preference is given to students residing within Chase, Franklin, Lyon, Osage or Wabaunsee county.

KLF was established in 1983 to operate solely and exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes. For information about KLF scholarship opportunities or to receive an application, contact the foundation at 6031 S.W. 37th St., Topeka, KS 66614 or email[emailprotected].

KLA is a trade organization protecting the business interests of independent ranchers, feeders and dairy farmers. Members of the association are involved in all segments of the livestock industry, including cow-calf production, backgrounding, cattle feeding, swine, dairy and sheep. The associations work is funded by voluntary dues dollars paid by its 5,600 members.

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