Student, intern, resident authors win JAVMA, AJVR awards

The AVMA Journals recognized the recipients of the third JAVMA Awards and AJVR Awards during AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas.

Student, intern, and resident authors of manuscripts whose work was judged as exceptional by the Associate Editor Board’s Awards Committee each received a certificate of achievement and a $500 award.

The recipients of the JAVMA Awards are as follows.

Students

• Mary M. Snipes, Dr. Chad W. Schmiedt, Dr. Bianca N. Lourenço, Dr. Janet A. Grimes, Dr. Mandy L. Wallace, Dr. Brian J. Sutherland, and Dr. Benjamin M. Brainard, University of Georgia, for “Acute kidney injury is common in dogs with septic peritonitis and is associated with increased mortality.”
• Dr. Yi Pan, Dr. F.A. Mann, Dr. Colette Wagner-Mann, and R.A. Winholtz, PhD, University of Missouri, for “Addition of two full-thickness simple interrupted sutures to standard incisional gastropexy increases gastropexy biomechanical strength.”
• Drs. Widmaier B. Francillon, Jenessa A. Winston, Megan E. Schreeg, M. Leanne Lilly, Valerie J. Parker, and Adam J. Rudinsky, The Ohio State University, for “Clinician prescribing practices for managing canine idiopathic acute diarrhea are not evidence based.”
• Macy L. Peterson, Dr. Christoph Mans, and Dr. Grayson A. Doss, University of Wisconsin-Madison, for “Subcutaneous hydromorphone hydrochloride provides antinociception with transient adverse effects in four-toed hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris).”

Interns

• Drs. Camille Andrews, University of Florida; Rachel Williams, University of Florida; and Marie Burneko, University of Pennsylvania, for “Use of liposomal bupivacaine in dogs and cats undergoing gastrointestinal surgery is not associated with a higher rate of surgical site infections or multidrug-resistant infections.”
• Drs. Jared L. Crofts, Bridget Radtke, Nolan V. Chalifoux, and Erica L. Reineke, University of Pennsylvania, for “Increased incidence and shift in the location of gunshot wound injuries in dogs and cats during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
• Dr. Julia J. Sevy, Dr. Robin White, Shannon M. Pyle, and Dr. Adrien Aertsens, Iowa State University, for “Abdominal computed tomography and exploratory laparotomy have high agreement in dogs with surgical disease.”
• Drs. Rachel Naghi, Elizabeth A. Maxwell, Alyssa J. Carrillo, Judith Bertran, and Carlos H. De Mello Souza, University of Florida, for “Acellular fish skin may be used to facilitate wound healing following wide surgical tumor excision in dogs: a prospective case series.”

Residents

• Drs. Josephine A. Dornbusch, The Ohio State University; Page E. Yaxley, The Ohio State University; Ashley C. Hechler, Bark City Veterinary Specialists; Julie K. Byron, The Ohio State University; and Laura E. Selmic, The Ohio State University, for “A novel two-catheter method for urethral catheterization improves success rates of urethral catheterization in female dogs and cats weighing less than ten kilograms.”
• Drs. Kyle L. Granger Jr, Liz-Valérie Guieu, and Kristin M. Zersen, Colorado State University, for “Length of hospitalization, APPLE score, and number of intravenous catheters placed at admission are associated with increased odds of peripheral intravenous catheter complications in dogs.”
• Dr. Leah P. Hixon, Dr. Mandy L. Wallace, Kate Appleton-Walth, Dr. Samantha Shetler, Dr. Jacob S. Aiello, Dr. Emily Durocher, Dr. Candice Cook, Dr. Janet A. Grimes, Dr. Brian J. Sutherland, and Dr. Chad W. Schmiedt, University of Georgia, for “Bupivacaine liposomal injectable suspension does not provide improved pain control in dogs undergoing abdominal surgery.”
• Drs. Natalie A. Rosenstein, Justine A. Johnson, and Kevin S. Kirchofer, Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, for “Ropinirole has similar efficacy to apomorphine for induction of emesis and removal of foreign and toxic gastric material in dogs.”

The recipients of the AJVR Awards are as follows.

Students

• Ashlyn C. Heniff, Dr. Olivia A. Petritz, Rachel G. Carpenter, Dr. Gregory A. Lewbart, and Dr. Julie A. Balko, North Carolina State University, for “Anesthetic efficacy of dexmedetomidine-ketamine in eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) is enhanced with the addition of midazolam and when administered in the forelimb versus the hindlimb.”
• Catarina A. Bianchi, Dr. Denis J. Marcellin-Little, Dr. Peter J. Dickinson, Tanya C. Garcia, Dr. Chai-Fei Li, Kevin Batcher, and Dr. Danika L. Bannasch, University of California-Davis, for “FGF4L2 retrogene copy number is associated with intervertebral disc calcification and vertebral geometry in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.”
• Lilli Heinen, Dr. Brad J. White, Dr. David E. Amrine, and Dr. Robert L. Larson, Kansas State University, for “Evaluation of predictive models to determine final outcome for feedlot cattle based on information available at first treatment for bovine respiratory disease.”
• Drs. Jessica N. Forbes and Eric Monnet, Colorado State University, for “A vessel sealing device and an ultrasonic dissector are equally effective and safe for single port laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs.”

Interns

• Dr. Barbara K. Linnehan, National Marine Mammal Foundation and Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre; Jenelle E. Leedam, Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre; David A.S. Rosen, PhD, University of British Columbia; and Dr. Martin Haulena, Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, for “Normal pre- and post-prandial bile acids and protein C values vary by age in harbor seal pups (Phoca vitulina richardsi) undergoing rehabilitation.”
• Dr. Caroline Billings, University of Missouri; Dr. Carol Reinero, University of Missouri; Dr. Isabelle Masseau, University of Missouri and University of Montreal; Jennifer Bryant, University of Missouri; and Dr. Kelly Wiggen, University of Missouri, for “Hyperthyroid cats have altered pulmonary arterial hemodynamics but rarely have intermediate or high probability of pulmonary hypertension.”
• Dr. David J. Minich, Indianapolis Zoo; Dr. Melissa A. Fayette, Indianapolis Zoo; and Sherry Cox, PhD, University of Tennessee, for “Pharmacokinetics of robenacoxib after a single intramuscular dose in smooth dogfish (Mustelus canis).”

Residents

• Dr. Danielle L. Hollenbeck, Texas A&M University; Dr. Bradley T. Simon, Texas A&M University; Dr. Elizabeth M. Scallan, Texas A&M University; Dr. Kelley M. Thieman-Mankin, Texas A&M University; David R. Miller, PhD, Dynamic Light Inc.; Andrew K. Dunn, PhD, Dynamic Light Inc; and Dr. Vanna M. Dickerson, Texas A&M University, for “Sedation with dexmedetomidine decreases skin perfusion in cats.”
• Drs. Rachel L. Pfeifle, Auburn University; Aaron C. Ericsson, University of Missouri; Annette M. McCoy, University of Illinois; Dawn M. Boothe, Auburn University; Anne A. Wooldridge, Auburn University; Erin S. Groover, Auburn University; Tamara Sierra-Rodriguez, Auburn University; and Kara M. Lascola, Auburn University, for “Multidose misoprostol pharmacokinetics and its effect on the fecal microbiome in healthy, adult horses.”
• Dr. Sarah M. Holm, Cornell University; Seth A. Peng, Cornell University; Marlena M. Holter, PhD, Cornell University; Dr. Bethany P. Cummings, Cornell University and University of California-Sacramento; and Dr. John P. Loftus, Cornell University, for “Plasma concentrations of glucagon and glucagon-like peptide-1 are reduced in dogs with aminoaciduric canine hypoaminoacidemic hepatopathy syndrome versus healthy dogs: a preliminary study.”
• Drs. Zachary C. Ready and Krista Keller, University of Illinois, for “Transmucosal pentobarbital is a successful euthanasia method in pond slider turtles (Trachemys scripta).”