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April 2015 - In This Issue:
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Dinner at the 2015 VOS conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.
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The 42nd VOS conference was held in March 2015 at Sun Valley, Idaho, under sunny skies and beautiful conditions. The event was well attended with 238 participants from 36 states and 10 countries. The conference venue was excellent, and the educational talks and discussions outstanding.
These meetings require a significant amount of effort by a variety of people, all of whom deserve credit for putting together a great event and making it happen - THANK YOU! A special acknowledgment to Dr. Ken Bruecker for all his hard work and commitment to the Veterinary Orthopedic Society this past year as our exiting president.
A little bit of history about me: I graduated from Veterinary School at Colorado State University in 1987 and completed my Small Animal Surgical residency at University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1992. I've worked at private referral practices in Denver, Reno-Tahoe area, and now Portland/Hood River, Oregon. My first VOS meeting was Breckenridge 1988, and I've been committed ever since. I served on the Executive Board of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society as Communication Chair from 2002-2005. I am honored and privileged to again serve on the Executive Board as the new President for 2015-2016.
I have found the VOS meetings to be an excellent combination of education, exercise, and enjoyment. It could be discussing a case with a buddy on the chair lift, listening to a state-of-the art presentation during lectures, learning about a new product or technique from one of the many fantastic vendors, or catching up with an old friend at the bar after lectures - the opportunities to learn, get informed, have fun, and stay connected or catch up are endless. Always a CE meeting "not to miss." The entire VOS board is committed to making this meeting one you don't want to miss either.
 Next year the VOS meeting returns to Big Sky, Montana, a favorite of many VOS members, and truly one of the greatest ski resorts in North America. In fact, their slogan is "Biggest Skiing in America," and with 5,800 skiable acres, they are now the largest ski area in the United States. There is also fantastic Nordic skiing available at Lone Mountain Ranch, just down the road. Or, awesome excursion options, such as fly fishing the Gallatin River or snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park. This will be a great meeting, at a great location. The dates have moved back one week to February 27-March 5, 2016, so be aware and plan accordingly. Put it on your calendar now and don't miss out!
Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR
President
Veterinary Orthopedic Society
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SAVE THE DATE FOR
VOS 2016!
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Photo by
Chris Kamman, courtesy of Big Sky Resort / Montana.
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Photo by
Glenniss Indreland, courtesy of Big Sky Resort / Montana.
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Even though we just wrapped up our 2015 conference, plans are already underway for the 2016 VOS Conference in Big Sky, Montana.
2016 VOS Conference
February 27-March 5, 2016
Big Sky, Montana
Save the dates, and plan to join us next year! Registration will open in the fall.
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Three students from Colorado State University presented during the American College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation track at the VOS conference. From top to bottom are Kristin Freund, Theresa Wendland, and Kyle Martin.
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VOS OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
2015-16
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Steve Petersen
President
Kenneth Bruecker
Past President
Rich Evans
President Elect
R. Mark Daye
Treasurer
Katja Lin
Communication
Janet Van Dyke
Advertising / Publicity Sponsor Chair
Andy Bathe
Scientific Program
Reunan Guillou
Scientific Program, Assistant Chair
Jonathan Suber
Awards
Matt Stewart
Research
Cheryl Tano
Exhibit Chair
John Chandler
Director, Education Foundation
Richard "Dick" Lau
Assistant Director, Education Foundation
Maralyn R. Probst
Executive Secretary
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vosdvm.org
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2016 43rd Annual Conference
February 27-March 5, 2016
Big Sky, Montana
2017 44th Annual Conference
March 11-18, 2017
Snowbird, Utah
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SUBSCRIBE TO THE VCOT JOURNAL
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VOS members are eligible for a discounted subscription to the
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) journal. VCOT is the official journal for 11 organizations, one of which is VOS.
Subscriptions to VCOT are not automatically invoiced or renewed. If you wish to subscribe or renew your subscription, please download the VCOT form and return it to the VOS office with your payment.
Subscriptions include 6 issues and usually start with Issue 1 or Issue 4, depending on payment date. If you have questions about VCOT subscriptions, please contact Maralyn Probst at
[email protected].
We also encourage VOS members to attend the European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology (ESVOT) annual conference. This year's ESVOT conference will take place September 10-12 in Milan. To register or receive more information, contact the ESVOT Secretary at
+39 0372403509 or
[email protected] or
[email protected].
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VOS UPDATES ADVERTISING PROGRAM
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| VOS has streamlined its advertising program for its 2015 email newsletters. Advertisers may choose to place an ad for one billing cycle, which covers three newsletter issues, or select a discounted annual package, which covers nine newsletter issues. VOS is now offering vertical banner ad space in addition to horizontal banner ad space. Horizontal and vertical banner ads are available in two sizes (single-height or double-height), and each ad may be linked to the advertiser's website homepage or other web page. A maximum of 15 horizontal and 2 vertical advertising spaces are available in each issue, and priority is given to annual advertisers. To receive more details about the advertising program, please contact Janet Van Dyke. |
| VOS members: We'd like to receive your news about recent publications, job opportunities, speaking engagements, etc. for publication in our email newsletter and website. Please send your news items with photos if possible to [email protected]. |
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A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
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from Janet Van Dyke and Cheryl Tano
VOS Sponsor and Exhibitor Co-Chairs
Each year, the VOS conference is planned with a great deal of attention being given to having an excellent scientific program along with abundant skiing, boarding, and colleague networking time. Financing the meeting is an ongoing challenge in our effort to keep registration fees reasonable.
We want to take this opportunity to thank our exhibitors and sponsors who make this meeting possible. We encourage you to let them know you appreciate what they do for VOS when you visit them at our meetings or other meetings you may attend, and when they send a representative to your hospital. Without them, we would be hard pressed to have the quality of meeting we do without prohibitive registration fees. So here is a "shout out" to the 2015 sponsors and exhibitors ... THANK YOU!
GOLD SPONSORS
Arthrex, Inc.
Depuy Synthes
Elanco
New Generation Devices
Nexvet
GOLD CONSORTIUM -
Partners in Veterinary Therapeutics
Canine Rehabilitation Institute
Game Ready
OrthoPets
Pulse Vet
Respond Systems
SILVER SPONSORS
BioMedtrix
Everost Inc
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
KYON
BRONZE SPONSORS
AO North America
Epica Medical Innovations
IMEX Veterinary, Inc
Intrauma
Nestle Purina PetCare
Securos
SpectraVet Phototherapeutics
TheraCell VET
Veterinary Instrumentation
Veterinary Transplant Services
Zoetis
ENDOWED MARK BLOOMBERG RESIDENT RESEARCH AWARDS
AO Vet North America
Merial
New Generation Devices
Orthomed
Securos
VOS Past Presidents
EXHIBITORS
Aratana Therapeutics
ArthroDynamic Technologies
Asteris Inc
Biovision Veterinary Endoscopy, LLC
Companion Animal Health by Lite Cure
Covidien
Dechra Veterinary Products
Handicapped Pets, Inc
Jorgensen Laboratories
MediVet Biologics
Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc
Orthomed NA
Orthoview Vet-Meridian Technique Ltd
SCIL Animal Care Company
SONTEC Instruments
Sound-Eklin
Tekscan
Vet Books Success Concepts / Elsevier
Veterinary Orthopedic Implants
West Coast Medical Equipment Services
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VOS 2015 CONFERENCE: FANTASTIC
MEETING AND EXCEPTIONAL PODIUM PRESENTATIONS
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Thanks to the involvement and support of so many, I am really happy with the success of the VOS 2015 Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. The venue, skiing and food were all fantastic.
The podium presentations were exceptional. Most of the residents outshone their faculty mentors in quality and respect of time allotted.
The integration of poster presentations with exhibitors allowed for great access to both by all participants.
I come away from every VOS conference with a wealth of new knowledge. I strongly encourage everyone to invite your colleagues to the conference next year.
I could have not done my job without the full support of the entire Board of Directors and Executive Secretary Maralyn Probst. Thanks to all.
Kenneth Bruecker
Past President
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Winners of the Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Awards. From left: exiting President Ken Bruecker, Judith Bertran, Benjamin Spall, Brittany Jean Carr, Yonathan Buks, Nina Kieves, Selena Tinga, Scientific Program Chair Andy Bathe. Not pictured: Dane Tatarniuk.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO 2015 VOS AWARD WINNERS!
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Congratulations to the following people who received awards at the 2015 VOS Conference!
Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Award - 2015
Dr. Judith Bertran - Columbus, OH
Dr. Yonathan Buks - Glendale, CA
Dr. Brittany Jean Carr - Columbia, MD
Dr. Nina Kieves - Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Benjamin Spall - Pullman, WA
Dr. Dane Tatarniuk - Roseville, MN
Dr. Selena Tinga - Gainesville, FL
Hohn Johnson Research Award - 2015
Dr. Matthew Allen, University of Cambridge and The Ohio State University - "Motion Capture Analysis of Stifle Joint Kinematics following Total Knee Replacement in Dogs."
Wade O. Brinker Resident Research Award - 2015
Dr. Adam Breiteneicher, Texas A&M University - "Ex-vivo Effect of Sliding Humeral Osteotomy (SHO) on Thoracic Limb Alignment: Implications for Management of Fragmented Coronoid Process (FCP) and Medial Compartment Disease." $12,000.00
Best Awards - 2015
Best Poster Presentation: Dr. Robert Bearden, College Station, TX
Best Research Podium Presentation: Dr. Samuel Franklin, Watkinsville, GA
Best Clinical Podium Presentation: Dr. Malcolm Ness, Cramlington, Northumberland, U.K.
Best Bloomberg Presentation: Dr. Selena Tinga, Gainesville, FL
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2015 SKI RACE WINNERS!
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Congratulations to the following ski race participants on their great races at our 2015 conference at Sun Valley, Idaho!
Overall Fastest Time
Maggie Acker (17.05)
Women's Age Group First Place Ski Winners
31-50 - Katja Jopp (21.44)
Over 60 - Sarah Goldsmith (24.14)
Men's Age Group First Place Ski Winners
35 - 44 - Kelly Strom (21.66)
45-54 - Andrew Miles (20.9)
Over 54 - Dick Lau (22.21)
Children First Place Ski Winner
Josie Petersen (19.38)
Snowboard Winner
Laurent Guiot (24.11)
Telemark Winner
Scott Humphrey (24.48)
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VOS exiting President Ken Bruecker carries on tradition by chopping off the tie of presenter Kyle Martin of Colorado State University.
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AARV ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR NAVC 2016
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At NAVC 2016, the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians will feature the presentation of original scientific studies pertinent to the science and practice of rehabilitation therapy. Material is currently being considered for verbal presentation (15 minutes) at AARV's track at NAVC. Reviews will be performed by a minimum of two reviewers with final approval by AARV's Board of Directors. All accepted abstracts will be published in AARV's newsletter (February 2016 issue).
Abstract submission guidelines are detailed on the AARV website. Please submit your abstracts for review and/or questions to Dr. Carolina Medina via email at [email protected].
Important Abstract Submission Deadlines
| June 1, 2015 |
Final call for abstracts |
| July 1, 2015 |
Abstract submission deadline |
| August 1, 2015 |
Decisions notified to authors and corrections requested |
| September 1, 2015 |
Corrected abstract submission deadline |
| October 1, 2015 |
Final decision notified to authors |
| January 18, 2016 |
Oral delivery with PowerPoint presentation of study at NAVC |
Read the abstract submission guidelines.
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AARV ANNOUNCES NEW RESEARCH GRANT
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The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians has established a competitive annual awards program to add to the evidence base for veterinary rehabilitation by providing grant funds to highly meritorious applications. We encourage individuals to submit grant proposals that advance the science of canine and/or equine rehabilitation.
The total funds available annually to support research applications are $5,000. This is divided equally between two available grants. The AARV Research Grant ($2,500) is for clinical research related to the field of animal rehabilitation. The Aratana Research Grant ($2,500) is for research related to the field of veterinary rehabilitation with the stipulation that the research must be in the areas of pain management and/or stem cell therapy for canine or feline patients.
Applications must be submitted by July 1, 2015. For complete details, please see the
Research Grants page on the AARV website.
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Thank you to the following companies for supporting the Veterinary Orthopedic Society.
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