Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association - Winter Meeting January 20-22, 2017 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Louisiana Veterinary
Medical Association
Winter Meeting
January 20-22, 2017
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
General Information
WELCOME
The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association invites you to attend
the 2017 Winter Meeting, January 20—22, 2017 at the Crowne
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is located at 4728 Constitution Ave. Baton
Rouge, LA 70808. The special group rate is $105 per night for a
standard room. Reservations can be made by calling (800) 678-
REGISTRATION 4065 or online at www.crowneplaza.com/execcenterbtr. To
Registration is required for admission to the LVMA’s Winter ensure availability of sleeping rooms at the LVMA rate, make your
Meeting (fee information is listed on the registration form on the reservations by December 19, 2016.
next page). Please complete the enclosed registration form and
return to the LVMA (Mail: 8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite
1001, Baton Rouge, LA 70809; Fax: (225) 408-4422; Or register
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
online at www.lvma.org). Cancellation requests must be received by the LVMA office by
The deadline for early registration is December 10, 2016. If January 5, 2017 and will be subject to a $25.00 processing fee. If
your registration is postmarked after that date, or if you register you need to cancel, please call the LVMA office at (225) 928-5862.
onsite, please add $25.00. MasterCard, VISA, Discover and
American Express are accepted. Please do not send cash CONTINUING EDUCATION
through the mail. If registering on-site and paying with cash, please Attending the convention is a wonderful opportunity for
bring exact change. veterinarians to receive the required 20 hours of continuing
education credit. Continuing education proof of attendance forms
Registration and check-in will be held at the Crowne Plaza: will be available at the Winter Meeting. There is a different CE
Thursday, January 19 3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. form for each day. It is your responsibility to pick up this
Friday, January 20 7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. document and mark which sessions you attend and the number of
Saturday, January 21 7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. CE hours received. A tentative schedule is included within this
Sunday, January 22 7:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. brochure. *Schedule subject to change.
Full Registration for Veterinarians and EXHIBIT PROGRAM
Veterinarian Students The Exhibit Area will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
All veterinarian CE sessions (22 hours) Friday, January 20 and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday,
Continental Breakfasts (3 days) January 21. Continental breakfasts and refreshments will be
Admission to Exhibit Area served in the Exhibit Area. To qualify for the door prize drawings
that will be held in the Exhibit Hall at 3:00 pm and during the
Veterinarian Luncheon, have each exhibitor initial the Exhibitor
LAVT/NSU Technician Program Registration Card in your registration packet and turn this card in at the
On Saturday and Sunday the Louisiana Association of Veterinary registration desk prior to the start of the luncheon. Please be sure
Technicians (LAVT) in conjunction with the Northwestern State to visit with and thank each of our exhibitors and sponsors for
University present a Veterinary Technician Program that is held in their continued support of the LVMA.
conjunction with the LVMA meeting. Registration fee includes:
Veterinary Technician Program (11 hours) CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS
Saturday and Sunday Continental Breakfasts Continental breakfast will be served on Friday and Saturday from
Admission to the Exhibit Area 7:00 am to 8:00 am, and Sunday from 7:30 am to
Technician Luncheon 8:00 am for registered attendees.
Veterinarian Spouse/Guest Registration CHRISTIAN BREAKFAST
Spouses or Guests of veterinarians may register for the following: The Christian Breakfast will take place on Saturday, January 21 from
Auxiliary Tour and Lunch (must RSVP to attend) 7:00 am to 8:00 am. There will be a presentation from the LSU
Continental Breakfasts Students sharing experiences from their mission trips as well as Dr.
Admission to Exhibit Area David Baker. The price is $25.00 per plate.
LSU Faculty Registration BUSINESS MEETING & VETERINARIAN
Admission to all CE sessions but NO credit will be received
Continental Breakfasts LUNCHEON
Admission to Exhibit Area The Business Meeting and Veterinarian Luncheon will be held
Saturday, January 21, 2017. The purpose of this meeting is to
inform you of the accomplishments made over the past year and
OTHER STAFF REGISTRATION the direction of the LVMA. The new LVMA officers and WJE
Office mangers, technician students, and other staff wishing to trustees will also be installed and 2016 awards will be presented.
attend the Veterinary Technician Program (11 total hours) or To improve planning, ticket purchase is required to attend the
the Practice Management Sessions (7 hours) should use the Business Meeting and Luncheon. Cost is $5 for Veterinarians
appropriate section of Veterinary Technicians and Other Staff and $30 for all other attendees. Please select and pay for tickets
Registration form. on your registration form to attend.
Veterinarians, Spouses and/or Guests
2017 LVMA Winter Meeting Registration Form
January 20—22, 2017—Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA
Instructions: Please type or print. Make your check payable to LVMA and mail with your registration form to: LVMA, 8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 1001,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809, or fax this form with your credit card information to (225) 408-4422. The deadline for early registration is December 10, 2016.
For registration postmarked after that date, please add $25 to the total fee. Requests for cancellations must be received by the LVMA office by January 5, 2017
and will be subject to a $25 processing fee. Please contact the LVMA at (225) 928-5862 or office@lvma.org if you have any questions.
Name Badge Nickname
Clinic Phone
Address City/State/Zip
Email
Full Registration—Veterinarians: (Includes 22 possible hours of CE, Continental Breakfasts, Refreshment Breaks, and Admission to Exhibit Area.
**Business Meeting and Veterinarian Luncheon requires ticket purchase below.)
LVMA Member (Regular, Life, Honorary, Graduate and Associate)* ………………………………………………………………………….. $275.00
Annual Membership Dues* …………………………………………………………………...$175.00 In-State or $125.00 Out-of-State
Out-of-State Veterinarian (member of any other state VMA) ………………………………………………………………………...$275.00
Non-Member (not a member of any state VMA, includes Membership Dues) ……………………………………………………..$450.00
LSU Faculty Registration: Includes admission to CE courses and Exhibit Area—No CE credit will be given, must purchase a ticket to attend
the Business meeting and luncheon……………………………………………………………………………………… ………………...$0.00
Student Registration: Includes 22 possible hours of CE, Continental Breakfasts, & Admission to Exhibit Area………………...…..$0.00
Veterinarian Spouse/Guest Registration: Includes Continental Breakfasts, Refreshment Breaks, Auxiliary Tour (must RSVP for tour to
the LVMA office), and Admission to Exhibit Area. Does not include admittance to CE programs or Business Meeting/Luncheon
Spouse/Guest (circle one) First and Last Name ………………….$65.00
Registration for One-Day Only
Friday (Includes 10 possible CE Hours, Continental Breakfast, and Admission to Exhibit Area)
LVMA or other State VMA Member ..……………………………………………………………………………………………………….$150.00
Non-Member …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………$225.00
Saturday (Includes 7 possible CE Hours, Continental Breakfast, and Admission to Exhibit Area. **Business Meeting and Veterinarian Luncheon requires ticket
purchase below.)
LVMA or other State VMA Member …..……………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………..$150.00
Non-Member ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...$225.00
Sunday (Includes 5 possible CE Hours, and Continental Breakfast)
LVMA or other State VMA Member ……………………………………………...………………………………………………………….$125.00
Non-Member …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………$200.00
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL TICKETS (Please write additional badge names on another sheet of paper)
Christian Breakfast …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…. No. _____@ $25.00
Auxiliary Tour Only First/Last Name No. _____@ $35.00
Business Meeting and Luncheon First/Last Name _________________________ No. _____@ $5.00 (Vets) OR No. _____@ $30.00 (other)
Lecture notes will be provided to all registrants electronically.
Printed notes booklets are available for an additional $20.00. …………………………………….…………..No. @ $20.00
Add $25 if postmarked after December 10, 2016………………………………………………………………………………………………..$25.00
TOTAL
PAYMENT METHOD Check Enclosed VISA MasterCard American Express Discover
Name on Credit Card
Credit Card No. Exp. Date Amount to be Charged
Signature
*Veterinarians who have not paid 2017 dues must pay membership dues to attend the full meeting.
Anyone requiring special assistance in order to participate should contact the LVMA office at (225) 928-5862 by January 2, 2017.
Veterinary Technicians and Other Staff
2017 LVMA & LAVT/NSU Winter Meeting Registration
January 20—22, 2017—Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA
Instructions: Please type or print. Make your check payable to LVMA and mail with your registration form to: LVMA, 8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 1001,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809, or fax this form with your credit card information to (225) 408-4422. The deadline for early registration is December 10, 2016.
For registration postmarked after that date, please add $25 to the total fee. Requests for cancellations must be received by the LVMA office by January 5, 2017
and will be subject to a $25 processing fee. Please contact the LVMA at (225) 928-5862 or office@lvma.org if you have any questions.
Name Badge Nickname
Clinic/School Phone Email
Address City/State/Zip
LAVT/NSU Technician Program Registration
Saturday and Sunday Technician Program: Includes Saturday and Sunday Technician Program, Continental Breakfast, Technician Luncheon and
Admission to Exhibit Area
Veterinary Technician ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...$125.00
Student Technician ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………$0.00
Other Staff ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….$125.00
Saturday only Technician Program: Includes 7 possible CE Hours, Continental Breakfast, Technician Luncheon and Admission to Exhibit Area
Veterinary Technician ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..$75.00
Student Technician ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….$0.00
Other Staff …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...$75.00
Sunday only Technician Program: Includes 4 possible CE Hours and Continental Breakfast.
Veterinary Technician …………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………… $50.00
Student Technician...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….$0.00
Other Staff ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...$50.00
LVMA Practice Management Registration
Saturday Practice Management Program: Includes Saturday Practice Management Program, Continental Breakfast and
Admission to Exhibit Area
Saturday only Practice Management Program: Includes Continental Breakfast and 7 possible CE Hours
Office Managers, Other Staff, Veterinary Technicians …………………………………………………………………………..$75.00
SOCIAL TICKETS (Please write additional badge names on another sheet of paper)
Christian Breakfast First and Last Name No. @ $25.00
Add $25 if postmarked after December 10, 2016…………………………………………………………………………………………………$25.00
TOTAL
PAYMENT METHOD Check Enclosed VISA MasterCard American Express Discover
Name on Credit Card Amount to be Charged
Credit Card No. Exp. Date CVV:
Signature
Anyone requiring special assistance in order to participate should contact the LVMA office at (225) 928-5862 or
office@lvma.org by January 2, 2017.
FRIDAY | Januar y 20, 2017
COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL II COMPANION ANIMAL III LARGE ANIMAL
7:00 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration and Exhibits
8:00—8:50 am 8:00—8:50 am 8:00—8:50 am
Sandy Merchant Ronald Koh Commissioner Mike Strain
8:00 am - 8:50 am Non-Atopic, Non-Flea Allergic Applications of Therapeutic Laser in State of Louisiana Agriculture
8:00—9:50 am
Dermatitis– What’s left to Worry Your Daily Practice
Jorge Vila
About?
Case Based Approach to
Cardiac Emergencies
9:00—9:50 am
9:00—9:50 am 9:00—9:50 am Diane Stacy
9:00 am - 9:50 am Osteo-Arthritis: Thinking Beyond
Michelle Woodward Updates on Louisiana State
Atopic Dermatitis– Old Problem, NSAIDs: AN Integrative Approach Disease Programs
Newer Therapies
9:50 am - 10:30 am Refreshments in Exhibit Hall
10:30 —11:20 am 10:30-11:20 am 10:30 —11:20 am 10:30 —11:20 am
Nicholas Parente Nathalie Rademacher Larry McCaskill
Frank Andrews
Clinical Approach to Proteinuria Tips for Easier Diagnosis of The Validation of Traditional Chinese
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome:
10:30 am - 11:20 am and Glomerular Disease Intestinal Obstruction in Small Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) in the Update on Diagnosis and
Animals Treatment of Canine Paralysis with
Management
Clinical Results
11:30 am—12:20 pm
11:30 am - 12:20 pm 11:30 am—12:20 pm Larry McCaskill
11:30 am—12:20 pm
Nathalie Rademacher Clinical Case Studies 11:30 am—12:20 pm
Nicholas Parente
Radiographic Abnormality or Demonstrating the Benefits of Frank Andrews
Clinical Approach to Pro-
Normal Variant? TCVM for Your Patients Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome:
teinuria and Glomerular
What about Supplements?
12:20 pm—1:30 pm Lunch on your own for attendees. Committee Meetings and Luncheon
1:30—2:20 pm
1:30—2:20 pm 1:30—2:20 pm 1:30—2:20 pm
1:30—2:20 pm Jenny Sones
Stephen Lemarie Robby Porter Frank Andrews
Complicated Pregnancies:
Updates on Dermatological Progressive Therapeutic Exercise for Update on Equine Respiratory
Practical Advice for Dystocia,
Therapies the Small Animal Patient Disease: Prevention is Key!
Planned C-sections, and More
2:30—3:20 pm 2:30 —3:20 pm 2:30—3:20 pm 2:30—3:20 pm
Stephen Lemarie Carlos Pinto Robby Porter Ann Chapman
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm Updates on Dermatological Update on Hormonal Therapy in Neurologic Recovery… and Why Equine Cushing’s– PPID: What’s
Therapies Canine Reproductive Health and Aquatic Therapy is Not Enough New?
Disease
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm Refreshments in Exhibit Hall
3:50—4:40 pm
3:50—4:40 pm 3:50—4:40 pm 3:50—4:40 pm
3:50 pm - 4:40 pm Charles McCauley
Jennifer Lang Tom Tully Hannah Green Clinical Evaluation and
Soft Tissue Surgery Pain Management of Exotic Healing with Food in TCVM Treatment of Lameness in
Animal Patients with Case Foals
4:50—5:40 pm
Cynthia Benbow
4:50-5:40 pm
4:50 pm - 5:40 pm 4:50—5:40 pm Integrative Veterinary
4:50—5:40 pm Colin Mitchell
Jayme Looper Medicine and Your Practice
Jennifer Lang Surgical Procedures to
Advancing Cancer Care and
Soft Tissue Surgery Improve Brood Mare
Minimizing Side Effects
Fertility and Maintenance
of Pregnancy
***6:40 pm—8:30 pm Evening Session with John Mauterer, DVM, Diplomate ACVS***
Orthopedic Case Studies: What Could Go Wrong?
Challenging Neurologic Cases
SAT URDAY | Januar y 21, 2017
PRACTICE LAVT/NSU
COMPANION ANIMAL I COMPANION ANIMAL II MANAGEMENT LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
7:00 am—8:00 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
7:00 am—8:00 am Christian Breakfast
7:00 am—3:30 pm Exhibits Open
7:00 am—5:00 pm Registration
8:00—8:50 am 8:00—8:50 am 8:00—8:50 am
Robert Hancock Jamie Schorling Harold Newcomb
Hyperbaric Medicine in Canine Orbital Disease - a case Cattle Parasitology for the
Veterinary Patients based practical Approach 8:00—9:50 am Practicing Veterinarian 7:30-9:00 am
8:00 am—8:50 am
Brenda Tassava Registration
Enhancing and Improving
Client and Patient Care
with New Technologies
9:00—9:50 am
9:00—9:50 am
Robert Hancock Jamie Schorling 9:00—9:50 am 9:00—9:50 am
Hot Topics in Veterinary Harold Newcomb Amanda Adkins
9:00 am—9:50 am Diving into Regenerative
Medicine using PRP in the Ophthalmology - an Resistance & Immunology Reptile Care– An Ounce of
Orthopedic/Sports update on emerging of GI Parasites Prevention is Worth a
concepts and techniques Pound of Care
9:50 am—10:45 am Refreshments in Exhibit Hall
10:00—10:50 am
9:30 am—2:30 pm Auxiliary Tour Ronald Koh
10:45 —11:35 am 10:45 —11:35 am How to Use Integrative
Dena Ledato 10:45 —11:35 am 10:45—11:35 am Medicine to Improve
Renee Carter
Brachycephalic Airway Brenda Tassava Jacques Fuselier Patient Outcomes
Tips and Strategies for
Syndrome Lecture “Thank You for Firing Review of Bovine Abortion
10:45 am—11:35 am Managing Canine and 10:50—11:30 am
Summary Me!” Refreshments in Exhibit Hall
Feline Glaucoma
11:30—12:00 pm
LAVT Meeting with
Refreshments
11:35 am—12:00 pm Refreshments in Exhibit Hall 12:00—12:50 pm
12:00—12:50 pm
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Business Meeting and Veterinarian Luncheon Lunch & Learn
Jenny Cassibry Fisher, RVT,
1:30—2:20 pm 1:30—2:20 pm 1:30—2:20 pm 1:30—2:20 pm VTS-oncology
Gary Balsamo Gabe Van Brunt Julie Couret Jacques Fuselier No Capping Protocol
Regulatory Update The Secrets Behind Detecting Recognition and Motivation Investigating Bovine Abortion
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm Ocular Emergencies for Employee Engagement 1:00—1:50 pm
Robert Hancock
Whittington Veterinary Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in
Clinic Veterinary Medicine
2:00—2:30 pm
2:30—3:20 pm 2:30—3:20 pm 2:30—3:20 pm Exhibit Hall Break
Gary Balsamo 2:30—3:20 pm Julie Couret Roberto Palomares
Update on Rabies in Gabe Van Brunt Extraordinary Service Effect of Trace Minerals on 2:30—3:20 pm
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm Louisiana and Nation Conquering Cataracts Essentials, the ABC's of the Immune Response Julie Ann Smith
Wide Service following BRD Vaccination Anesthesia: Myths and
Misconceptions
3:30—4:20 pm 3:30—4:20 pm 3:30—4:20 pm 3:30—4:20 pm
Kathleen Mullins Renee Carter Julie Couret Christine Navarre
Lumbosacral Disease TBA Fire Fighting Training for The New Veterinary Feed
Leaders and Conflict Directive Rules
Resolution
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm 3:30—5:20 pm
Ted Carlson
Canine Behavior and
LSU AgCenter Aggression in Clinical
Practice
4:30 pm - 5:20 pm 4:30—5:20 pm 4:30—5:20 pm 4:30—5:20 pm
Kathleen Mullins Julie Couret
4:30—5:20 pm Christine Navarre
Osteoarthritis Conducting Effective
Meredith Mouney Judicious Use of Drugs in
Management Employee Appraisals
Yet Another Red Eye Food Animals
5:30 pm—6:30 pm Speed Networking
6:45 pm—9:00 pm LSU SVM Reception at Sullivan’s
S UN DAY | Januar y 22, 2017
COMPANION ANIMAL LARGE ANIMAL LAVT/NSU
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
7:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration
7:30 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:50 am
8:00-8:50 am 8:00-8:50 am
Julia Coutin
Chance Armstrong Pam Mitchell
Kirk Ryan
8:00 am - 8:50 am Managing Heat Stress in Louisiana Cattle Updates on Management Canine
Hepatobiliary Disease: Medical and Surgical
Considerations for Treatment and Diagnosis Hypoadrenocorticism
9:00-9:50 am
9:00-9:50 am
Julia Coutin 9:00-9:50 am Pam Mitchell
9:00 am - 9:50 am Kirk Ryan Chance Armstrong Updates on Management Canine
Portosystemic Shunts: Surgical and Internal Hernias in Cattle: Diagnostic and Treatment Hypoadrenocorticism
Medicine Perspectives and Updates Options
10:00-10:50 am
Jude Bordelon 10:00-10:50 am 10:00-10:50 am
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Why We Do What We Do: The Science Behind Patricia Queiroz Pam Mitchell
Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Disease Anesthesia & Analgesia in Farm Animals Topical Therapy for Dermatitis,
“Why Give a Poo about Shampoo”
11:00-11:50 am
11:00-11:50 am 11:00-11:50 am Pam Mitchell
11:00 am - 11:50 am Jude Bordelon Carlos Pinto “From Pain to Mobility”, Supporting
Strategies, Tips, and Tricks for Surgical Defining and Breeding the Problem Mare the Senior Patient
Closure of Challenging Wounds
12:00—12:50 pm
12:00 pm—12:50 pm Britta Leise
Tips for Equine Laminitis
Management
General Information (Continued) *Meeting Schedule Subject to Change
COMMITTEE MEETINGS AWARDS
Committee meetings are scheduled during lunch on Friday, January 20, Everett D. Besch Service Award, Veterinarian of the Year, Pet of the
2017. Lunch will be provided for those committees that schedule a Year, Salesperson of the Year and Support Person of the Year will be
meeting in advance. If you are a member of a committee, please contact awarded on Saturday, January 21 during the Veterinarian Luncheon at
your committee chair or the LVMA office for more information. the Crowne Plaza. These awards are to honor those who give above and
beyond to the veterinary profession.
AUXILIARY TOUR
A fun-filled outing and lunch is being planned for Saturday, January 21
by the local committee. The tour cost is included in the auxiliary/
FRIDAY EVENING SESSION
Don’t miss the Friday Evening Session on January 20 at 6:40 pm with
spouse/guest registration fee. You must RSVP with the LVMA office to
reserve your spot. Contact (225) 928-5862 or office@lvma.org for more John Mauterer, DVM, Diplomate ACVS—Orthopedic Case Studies: What
information. Could Go Wrong? Challenging Neurologic Cases
LSU SVM RECEPTION CONVENTION COMMITTEE
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine will host a reception Saturday John Mauterer, DVM—Companion Animal Chair/Practice Management
evening, January 21 at Sullivan’s. More information will be available Dale Peyroux, DVM—Companion Animal/Practice Management Chair
soon. Kirk Ryan, DVM—Companion Animal/Large Animal Chair
A. Jacques Fuselier, DVM—Large Animal
Speaker Information
Frank Andrews, DVM Center, Southern Veterinary Eye Care, in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr.
Dr. Andrews received his DVM and MS degrees from Washington State Van Brunt’s special interests are micro-incision cataract surgery,
University. After a year in private practice in southeastern Washington, corneal repair and reconstruction, and Ahmed Valve implantation for
he completed an equine medicine residency at The Ohio State treatment of glaucoma.
University College of Veterinary Medicine. After a research fellowship
in exercise physiology, he spent the next 20 years on the veterinary Jude Bordelon, DVM, MS
medical faculty at the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Dr. Jude T. Bordelon grew up in the small town of Hessmer, LA.
Medicine. In 2008, Dr. Andrews joined Louisiana State University as Growing up on a small farm and surrounded by a variety of farm
Professor and Director of the Equine Health Studies Program. Dr. animals and pets, he pursued his passion for science, medicine, and
Andrews' interests include colic and the treatment and prevention of animals. The combination of his three areas of interest took him to LSU
equine gastric ulcer disease. where he obtained both his undergraduate (’98) and Veterinary School
(’02) degrees. After graduation, Dr. Bordelon relocated to Stillwater,
Chance Armstrong, DVM OK to complete a grueling one-year rotating internship in small animal
A native of Abbeville, Alabama, Dr. Chance Armstrong was raiser on a medicine and surgery at Oklahoma State University. He remained at
beef, row crop and poultry farm in South Alabama. He graduated Oklahoma State to complete a rigorous three-year residency program
Magna Cum Laude from Auburn University in 2010 with a Doctor of in small animal surgery. He did so while pursuing his Masters of Science
Veterinary Medicine degree. Following graduation, Dr. Armstrong degree. After successful completion of his residency, he remained at
joined a five veterinarian mixed animal practice in Okeechobee, Oklahoma as an associate professor in small animal surgery for two
Florida. His time in practice was primarily spent providing services to years. He later returned to Louisiana in 2008. Once back in his beloved
the livestock owners in the region, with ample time spent treating home state he has thrived in both private practice and academic
small animals, small ruminants and exotic species including captive environments (LSU 2012-2013). Dr. Bordelon has special interests in
cervids. He returned to Auburn University in 2012 to persue a innovative techniques involving orthopedics, neurosurgery, wound
residency in comparative Theriogenology and a master’s of Science healing, reconstruction surgical techniques, minimally invasive fracture
degree. Dr. Armstrong received board certification through the management (MIPO), and other minimally invasive surgical techniques.
American College of Theriogenologists in 2015. He joined the faculty at He has authored book chapters and scientific articles as well. Dr.
Louisiana State University in 2015. He continues to persue in the areas Bordelon has presented lectures and laboratories at many local, state,
of infectious infertility in cattle and estrus synchronization protocols of regional, and national meetings. He is also is active member in the
cattle. American College of Veterinary Surgeons, American Veterinary Medical
Association, Veterinary Orthopedic Society, Veterinary Wound
Gary Balsamo, DVM, PMH&TM Management Society (past-President), the Veterinary Emergency and
Gary is the State Public Health Veterinarian and Assistant State Critical Care Society, as well as a variety other societies and
Epidemiologist at the Louisiana Office of Public Health. Dr. Balsamo organizations. Dr. Bordelon is extremely thankful to share his
serves as chair of the Louisiana Animal Welfare Commission and as the wonderful life with his amazing wife Pia Bordelon (a registered
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals’ representative on the veterinary technician). Together they love spending time with their son
Louisiana Environmental Education Commission. Dr. Balsamo is a 1981 and daughter Peter and Gwyneth. They also have a black lab, Gracie, a
graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary terrier mix Olive, and a cat, Oscar. In his free time, Dr. Bordelon enjoys
Medicine and a 1999 graduate of the Tulane University School of Public spending time with his family and friends, traveling, outdoor activities.
Health and Tropical Medicine. He also loves following Louisiana collegiate baseball teams as well as
Louisiana football at all levels.
Cynthia Benbow, D.V.M., C.V. A.
Dr. Cynthia Benbow is CEO of Benbow Veterinary Services, LLC and a Ann Chapman, DVM
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist with 16 years of experience Dr. Chapman is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Equine Ambulatory
integrating alternative therapies into veterinary business models. A Medicine and a Consulting Veterinary Specialist at Louisiana State
native of Metairie, Louisiana, Dr. Benbow is a 2000 graduate of University. She received her BS (1990) from Gettysburg College and
Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. her MS (2006) and DVM (2001) degrees at LSU. Dr. Ann Chapman is a
Benbow also completed the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians board certified diplomate of the American College of Veterinary
program at Colorado State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine Internal Medicine (Large Animal).
in 2004, and since then has also returned to CSU to assist with the
course. Being a practicing veterinarian/acupuncturist is one thing, but Renee Carter, DVM
owning a company and understanding how to successfully integrate Dr. Renee Carter is a 2000 graduate of the LSU-SVM. After completing
alternative therapies into a business model is another. Dr. Benbow a rotating internship at LSU, she completed a four-year residency in
understands and explains the costs involved, potential profitability, Comparative Ophthalmology at the University of Wisconsin-
and trade-offs of doing so. Madison. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Carter achieved
board certification as a diplomate of the American College of
Gabe Van Brunt, DVM, DACVO Veterinary Ophthalmology. She returned to her home state of
Gabe is a Louisiana native and grew up in his hometown of Mandeville, Louisiana as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at LSU from 2006
Louisiana. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University School of -2012. Following a successful career in private referral practice, Dr.
Veterinary Medicine. Following internship, he completed an ACVO Carter is now an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at LSU and
approved residency program at the Animal Ophthalmology Clinic in actively involved with ophthalmology clinical service and teaching.
Dallas, Texas. After completion of the third year of residency, he took
the ACVO Board certification exam and was awarded diplomate status Jacques Fuselier, DVM, DABVP, DACT
by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. After working After graduating from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary
as an associate in Dallas, Dr. Van Brunt followed his dream of moving Medicine in 2003, Dr. Fuselier opened a mixed animal practice in
back home to Louisiana and establishing his Ophthalmology Referral southern Louisiana. In the summer of 2010, Dr. Fuselier accepted a
Speaker Information (Continued)
Food Animal Clinical Instructor position at the University of Illinois until 2000 when he established Southeast Veterinary Specialists and
College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2011, he successfully completed the Southeast Veterinary Dermatology in Metairie, Louisiana. Southeast
ABVP board certification requirements to become certified in Food Veterinary Specialists was acquired by MedVet in 2015 and Dr. Lemarie
Animal Practice. In 2012, Dr. Fuselier accepted a Food Animal Clinical practices veterinary dermatology in the MedVet Metairie and
Assistant Professor position at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Also, Mandeville locations and provides a monthly veterinary dermatology
in 2013, Dr. Fuselier became a board certified Theriogenologist with the clinic in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Lemarie's interests include allergic,
American College of Theriogenologists (ACT). In June of 2015, Dr. infectious, autoimmune, parasitic and fungal skin diseases.
Fuselier took the opportunity to go back into private practice and is
currently practicing at Whittington Veterinary Clinic in Abbeville, LA. In Dena Lodato, DVM, MS, DACVS
this role, he is developing a food animal/cervid and theriogenology Dena is originally from New Jersey but moved to Mississippi to attend
specialty and referral aspect to the practice. His main areas of interest vet school at MSU. Upon completion in 2008, she pursued a rotating
are in bovine and cervid herd health, production and reproduction. internship at LSU. After LSU, Dena completed a surgical internship at
the Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center followed by a surgical
Hanna B. Green, DVM, CVA residency at MSU. Since her residency, she has worked in NJ and MS,
Dr. Green is a Baton Rouge native who graduated from the LSU SVM in and joined South Paws Veterinary Specialists in Mandeville, LA in
2015. She obtained her CVA (certified veterinary acupuncturist) November 2015.
certification from The Chi Institute of Chinese Veterinary Medicine in
2015, and has since pursued advanced training in specialized Dr. Jayme Looper
acupuncture techniques as well as some herbal and food therapy A native of Louisiana, Jayme Looper, DVM, DACVR (RO), received her
training. She currently practices integrative medicine at Baton Rouge Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M and her DVM from LSU in 1997.
Veterinary Specialists as well as Sherwood South Animal Hospital. She is She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at
married to her husband and fellow veterinarian Dr. Brent D. Green with the University of Florida, then spent several years in general practice in
their two dogs and one cat. Denver, CO prior to her residency in radiation oncology. She completed
her residency at North Carolina State University and was board certified
Robert Hancock, DVM in 2004. She was in private specialty practice in the Chicago area from
New Orleans native Dr. Robert Hancock graduated from Mississippi 2004-2016. She returned home in 2016 and is happy to be back at LSU
State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. He completed as an Associate Professor in Oncology.
a one-year medicine and surgery internship at the University of
Missouri-Columbia in 2001 followed by a three-year surgical residency John Mauterer, DVM, Dipl. ACVS
at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. is a native of the City of New Orleans. He is a graduate of the Louisiana
He is certified in the TTA & TPLO procedures, Penn Hip, and Hyperbaric State University School of Veterinary Medicine 1987. In 1992, he
Veterinary Medicine. He is trained and certified in PRP (platelet-rich completed his Residency in Small Animal Surgery at The Ohio State
plasma) and BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate) cell therapy University. Upon completion Dr. Mauterer achieved Board Certification
with Companion Regenerative Therapies. Additionally, he is certified in from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He remained on
Stem Cell Therapy through VetStem and Medivet. He is also certified in faculty at The OSU for 2 years before going into private practice in
hyperbaric medicine use. Columbus Ohio. In 1998, he and his wife Deb founded the Louisiana
Dr. Hancock's areas of specialization include orthopedics and sports Veterinary Referral Center, where they worked until 2010. From 2010
medicine, canine rehabilitation and pain management, orthopedic to 2012 Dr. Mauterer worked part-time as faculty at The LSU School of
regenerative medicine, and hyperbaric medicine. He has a special Veterinary Medicine, while also establishing his traveling surgery
interest in knee stabilization surgery (including TPLO and TTA service: Mobile Veterinary Surgical Services Inc. In September of 2012,
procedures) as well as minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Hancock is Dr. John and Deb established the surgical services at The Baton Rouge
published in a number of peer-reviewed veterinary journals and his Veterinary Specialists, where they are today. He lectures at national
research publication was awarded Best Clinical Research by the meetings and has written numerous articles and book chapters. He was
American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2005. co-inventor and patent holder of the non-endoscopic technique for
gastrostomy tube placement. They now travel to Asia and Africa
Ronald Koh, DVM providing aid to areas in great need of veterinary services, as well as,
Dr. Ronald Koh is an assistant professor at the Integrative Medicine & serving regularly at the New Orleans Dream Center, providing
Rehabilitation Department at LSU Veterinary School. He received his veterinary services for the homeless and those in poverty. Dr. Mauterer
veterinary degree in Taiwan and completed a specialty internship and serves on the Board of Advisors for Christian Veterinary Mission -
Master’s program at University of Florida. He is certified in USA. Also, he received the 2012 Dean Everett Besch, Distinguished
acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy, and Service Award from the LVMA and the 2012 Southwest Veterinary
rehabilitation. He is a candidate for the diplomate of American College Symposium's Visionary Award for his professional, educational, and
of Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation. His clinical interests include using community service.
Chinese and integrative medicine and rehabilitation for pain
management, neurological disorders, geriatric conditions, and hospice Larry McCaskill, DVM
care. Dr. Larry McCaskill graduated from the LSU School of Veterinary
Medicine May, 1981. His formal training in veterinary acupuncture and
Stephen L. Lemarie, DVM Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) began July, 2008 at Chi
Dr. Stephen L. Lemarie is a native of New Orleans. He received a BS in Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reddick, FL. Following
Animal Science from Louisiana Tech University in 1985 and a MS degree completion of this training course, he also completed an International
in Animal Science from Louisiana State University in 1987, Dr. Lemarie Acupuncture Course with Professor Song Dalu, Nanjing China. He
completed Veterinary School at Louisiana State University in 1991 and became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) in March 2009. He
completed his Dermatology residency in 1994 from Louisiana State is also a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist (CVCH). He was the first
University. Dr. Lemarie established a mobile veterinary veterinarian to open a veterinary acupuncture and Integrative medicine
dermatology service following his residency and continued this service practice in the Baton Rouge. He is a member of the International Chi
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Institute Instructor staff for China. He enjoys mentoring, teaching and Kathleen graduated from Mississippi State University College of
speaking internationally. Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She completed a small animal internship
at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada. A
Charles McCauley, DVM, DAVBP, DACVS residency in small animal surgery at Mississippi State University College
Charles T. McCauley, DVM, DAVBP (Food Animal), DACVS graduated of Veterinary Medicine was completed in 2010. She joined a private
from Texas A&M University before undertaking an internship and referral and emergency hospital in Alabama, during which time she
residency program in Food Animal Medicine and Surgery at Oklahoma achieved Board Certification from the American College of Veterinary
State University and a further residency in Equine Surgery at Purdue Surgeons. In 2014, she and her husband, Jason, moved to his
University. Dr. McCauley joined the faculty at LSU from private practice hometown in Louisiana to take over the family farm. Dr. Mullins
near Dallas, TX. He is a boarded diplomate of the American College of established Acadiana Veterinary Surgery as a mobile surgical service to
Veterinary Practitioners and the American College of Veterinary provide the veterinarians and pet owners of Acadiana and surrounding
Surgeons. Dr. McCauley is an Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery. areas with the expertise of a surgical specialist in the comfort of their
local clinic. Surgical procedures include a full array of orthopedic, soft
Sandra Merchant, DVM tissue, neurologic, and oncologic specialized procedures.
Dr. Sandra Merchant received her degree from University of Florida in
2984, completed an internship at The AMC in New York before Harold Newcomb, DVM
returning to the University of Florida to complete a Residency in Dr. Harold Newcomb graduated from Mississippi State University
Dermatology in 1988. She is a Diplomate of the American College of College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. He practiced in Batesville Ms
Veterinary Dermatology and has been a member of the faculty at for 18 years in a mixed animal practice doing primarily cow/calf and
Louisiana State University since 1988 where she was a full professor. stocker practice. He also taught immunology and pharmacology to
She retired from LSU this month but continues to do dermatology veterinary technician students at the local community college. He has
consulting in Louisiana and Texas. She had been awarded the Norden been employed in as a Technical Services Veterinarian since 2003. He
Distinguished Teacher of the Year, Louisiana State University teacher of served as president of the MS Cattlemen’s Assoc. in 2015. His areas of
the Year, MSD AGVET– Creativity in Teaching Award, 18 other teaching interest include production medicine, and parasitology. He is a
awards including Gamma Delta Sigma Teacher Honor Roll, Speaker of member of AABP, AVC, AAVP AVMA, NCBA, Mississippi VMA and MS
the Year– Small Animal– at the North America Veterinary Conference Cattlemen’s Assoc.
and Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine Faculty
Distinguished Service Award. She has published over 60 book chapters Nicholas Parente, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
and referred article, 200 proceeding articles and presented over 500 Dr. Nicholas Parente is an attending internist at MedVet Medical &
hours of continuing education at over 150 professional veterinary Cancer Center for Pets in New Orleans. Dr. Parente received his
meetings. Bachelor of Science degree from Long Island University at Southampton
College and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross
Pamela S Mitchell, MS, DVM University School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a Rotating
Native to New Orleans, over twenty years of experience as a Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at The Ohio State
veterinarian. Graduated from Louisiana State University School of University followed by a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at
Veterinary Medicine in 1992, after achieving a Master of Science and Michigan State University. Dr. Parente was in private practice in New
Bachelor of Science. Experienced in companion animal clinical practice York for 5 years until he joined MedVet in July of 2016. Dr. Parente’s
in general and emergency/critical care practices in South East LA. clinical interests are quite varied, as is necessary of an internist in
Experienced veterinary educator in academics, at LSU SVM, and animal private practice, and enjoys sorting through the diagnostic dilemmas
health industry. Provides Continuing Education on Communication Skills that each patient provides.
and medical topics to veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Passionately devoted patient advocate, devoted to strengthening and Carlos Pinto, DVM, Ph.D
preserving human animal bond. Active in local, state and national Dr. Pinto is a diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. He
organized veterinary medicine. Proud pet parent to two Standard earned his veterinary degree in 1986 in Brazil, and completed a PhD
Poodles, "Lafitte" and "Claiborne" (2001) and residency training in theriogenology at Louisiana State
Motto for pet parents is "If you are concerned, I am concerned" University. Previously serving on the faculty of the Ohio State
University and North Carolina State University, Dr. Pinto has been on
Dr. Meredith Mouney, DVM, MS, DACVO the faculty at LSU since 2013. Dr. Pinto’s clinical interests are in
Dr. Meredith Mouney grew up on the lakefront in New Orleans and comparative theriogenology and assisted reproduction in equine,
attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart class of 2002. She competed bovine and canine species.
on the NCAA equestrian team at the University of Georgia where she
attended college. She received her doctorate of veterinary medicine Robby Porter, DVM
from Louisiana State University in 2009 and went on to a small animal Robert J Porter, CCRP was one of the first people in the world to obtain
medicine and surgery rotating internship at the University of Georgia his Certification in Canine Rehabilitation from the University of
from 2009-2010. She completed a residency in veterinary Tennessee. He has over 16 years of experience helping to rehabilitate
ophthalmology and received a master’s degree at Purdue University small animals recovering from surgery and injury as well as facilitating
from 2010-2013. During her training, Dr. Mouney authored multiple conditioning programs for canine athletes. Robby spends most of his
articles pertaining to veterinary ophthalmology. She became a board time in clinic at South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists but also
certified veterinary ophthalmologist in 2013 and is a current member of travels often to teach his force free exercise program to veterinary
the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Dr. Mouney rides professionals and canine performance trainers.
hunter jumpers and loves her horse Owen, her two French bulldogs Nathalie Rademacher, DVM
Ellenore and Pierre and her Labrador Mozelle. Dr. Mouney currently A faculty member at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine since 2007,
works at Metairie Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialists. Dr. Rademacher is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Radiology. She
is board certified by both the American College of Veterinary Radiology
Kathleen B. Mullins, DVM, MS, DACVS-SASpeaker Information Continued
(2010) and the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Conservationist of the Year in January 2012. In January 2013, he was
(2007). named Veterinarian of the Year by the Louisiana Veterinary Medical
Association. He previously served terms as president of SUSTA (the
Jamie Schorling, DVM Southern United States Trade Association) and SASDA (the Southern
Dr. Jamie Schorling earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in Association of State Departments of Agriculture), and is currently the
2003 from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State president of NASDA (National Association of State Departments of
University, where she also received her Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Agriculture). He holds a commission from the U. S. Food and Drug
and Fisheries. She completed an internship in small animal medicine Administration. Strain is married to Dr. Susan Searcy Strain of Hot
and surgery at Angell Animal Medical Center of Boston, MA. Her Springs, Arkansas, and they have two adult children.
combined Ophthalmology Residency and Masters of Science programs
were completed at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Robby Van Mullem, DVM
Medicine in 2007. During her residency, Dr. Schorling gained extensive Robby is from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1995 after serving in
experience examining, treating, and performing surgeries on dogs, cats, the US Navy. Robbie began his career in the animal health industry with
horses, and various exotic species. She also completed several research IDEXX Laboratories. After a number of years as an in-clinic laboratory
projects involving instruments to test intraocular pressure in dogs and representative and earning the prestigious President’s Club Award,
ophthalmic examinations in owls, small ruminants, and tortoises. Dr. Robbie was then promoted to area instrument manager. He currently
Schorling has been a board certified member of the American College of lives in South Louisiana with his wife and children.
Veterinary Ophthalmologists since 2007. Dr. Schorling enjoys examining
and treating all species, including wildlife and exotic pets. She feels that Tom Tully, DVM
the most rewarding aspects of veterinary ophthalmology include being Dr. Thomas N. Tully, Jr. is a Professor of Zoological Medicine in the
able to perform procedures to restore comfort and vision to animals Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department at LSU and serves as Service
when they are injured or visually impaired. In addition to extraocular, Chief of the Zoological Medicine Service. A 1986 graduate of the LSU
corneal, glaucoma, and cataract surgeries, Dr. Schorling is dedicated to School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Tully has written, edited, and served
working with clients to establish medical management plans for as co-editor and co-author of numerous books and book chapters in
patients with chronic ocular diseases. She gives back to the community veterinary medicine -- most recently published in January 2016, Current
by participating in continuing education, teaching, and volunteer work. Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice, (Mitchell and Tully). He is CoEditor-In-
When she is not working, Dr. Schorling enjoys various outdoor Chief of the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine.
activities, including camping, hiking, horseback riding, and swimming.
Jorge L. Vila DVM, MS, DAVIM
Jenny Sones , DVM, PhD, DACT Jorge L. Vila obtained his DVM from Louisiana State
A 2008 graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Sones is University in 2007. Following graduation, he completed a small animal
a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology and an rotating internship at Michigan State University in 2008 and practiced
Assistant Professor at her alma mater. She earned a PhD in Molecular as an emergency clinician for a specialty hospital in Richmond Virginia
& Integrative Physiology at Cornell University in 2014 where she also until 2010. After returning to Louisiana, he obtained a Masters of
completed residency training in 2015. Science degree in 2012 and completed a cardiology residency in 2015,
both at Louisiana State University. He joined MedVet in 2015 where he
Diane Stacy, DVM serves as the Cardiologist for both MedVet New Orleans and MedVet
Diane Stacy is the Assistant State Veterinarian at the Louisiana Mandeville. He has a special interest in the evaluation and treatment of
Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) in the Veterinary Health arrhythmias. He lives in Covington with his wife, daughter and their
Division. Dr. Stacy received her undergraduate degree from LSU and her pets.
DVM from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. Dr. Stacy
owned two practices and worked as a mixed animal practitioner in Michelle Woodward, DVM
Greenwell Springs and Baton Rouge for 22 years. She joined LDAF in Dr. Michelle Woodward received her veterinary degree from University
2004 in a dual appointment as Area Veterinary Medical Officer (VMO) of Tennessee in 2009. She completed an internship in equine surgery
and State Homeland Security Program Coordinator and was appointed and medicine in 2010 and a dermatology residency in 2014, both at
Assistant State Veterinarian in 2010. She has been trained at Plum Louisiana State University. She is a Diplomate of the American College
Island Animal Disease Laboratory as a Foreign Animal Disease of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Woodward worked in private practice
Diagnostician (FADD) and currently coordinates State/Federal livestock before returning to LSU as an Assistant Professor in 2016. She has a
disease surveillance programs in Louisiana. Diane has been married to strong interest in small animal allergic disease and equine dermatology.
Mike Stacy, DVM for 27 years and they have two adult children, Jeffrey
and Patricia. Gabe Van Brunt, DVM, DACVO
Gabe is a Louisiana native and grew up in his hometown of Mandeville,
Mike Strain, DVM, Commissioner, La. Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry Louisiana. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University School of
Dr. Mike Strain took the oath of office for his third four-year term as Veterinary Medicine. Following internship, he completed an ACVO
Louisiana's Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry on January 11, approved residency program at the Animal Ophthalmology Clinic in
2016. A native of Covington, Strain earned a Doctorate in Veterinary Dallas, Texas. After completion of the third year of residency, he took
Medicine from LSU in 1983. In 1999, he was elected to the first of two the ACVO Board certification exam and was awarded diplomate status
terms as State Representative, where he served on the Agriculture by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. After working
Committee and chaired the Legislative Rural Caucus. He was twice as an associate in Dallas, Dr. Van Brunt followed his dream of moving
named Legislator of the Year by the St. Tammany Parish Alliance for back home to Louisiana and establishing his Ophthalmology Referral
Good Government. In 2003, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Center, Southern Veterinary Eye Care, in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Van
presented Strain its Distinguished Alumni Award. Strain was awarded Brunt’s special interests are micro-incision cataract surgery, corneal
the Future Farmers of America’s highest national award, the Honorary repair and reconstruction, and Ahmed Valve implantation for treatment
American Degree, in August 2009, and he was inducted into the LSU of glaucoma.
Alumni Association Hall of Distinction in May 2010. Strain was namedYou can also read
