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DTF-LCPG # 256 – Answer Sheet
by Claudio Barros March 15, 2025

March 15, 2025

ear All, Attached is the Answer Sheet for Diagnostic Exercise #256 contributed by João Paulo da Silva Cavasani1, Wuglenya Daislla Martins da Silva1, Lucas Avelino Dandolini Pavelegini1, Edson Moleta Colodel1, Fernando Henrique Furlan1* 1Veterinary Pathology Laboratory, Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Best Regards Claudio The Diagnostic Exercises are an initiative of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG), the Latin American subdivision of The Davis-Thompson Foundation. Members and non-members from any country of residence may contribute to these exercises. Please consider contributing a case to this initiative. It does not have to be unusual, and all pathology sub-specialties are welcome! Please consult instructions on how to format and submit your DE at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercises-instructions/ Previous cases are available at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercise/

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Job opportunity to Oklahoma State University
by Francisco Alejandro Uzal March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

Dear colleagues Please see attached a great job opportunity to Oklahoma State University. Kind regards Francisco Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Chief Executive Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation Ph: 951 751 0027 E-mail: fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu> www.davisthompsonfoundation.org<https://www.davisthompsonfoundation.org/> [https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oticUQZYjDPU-1vMA4wHKvLb2SScHV-J]

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Leadership Opportunity at the University of Tennessee! Seeking a new Diagnostic Laboratory Services Director!
by Flatland, Bente March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

Dear All, I'm excited to announce a great leadership opportunity: The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Director of Diagnostic Laboratory Services! The full job description and application instructions are below. Informal inquiries are welcome. Why consider UTCVM? * Collegial work environment valuing inclusion and collaboration. A history of faculty and staff longevity, with recent open faculty positions largely due to retirements. * Join a team of seasoned diagnosticians committed to quality and teamwork. * Supportive administration, colleagues who are motivated to see each other succeed, and transparent leadership guided by strategic goals and plans. * Excellence in teaching * Mild climate, four distinct seasons, and reasonable cost of living. * Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an hour away! Nearby hiking, camping, and other outdoor pursuits. * A dynamic city featuring ample parks and greenways, lively cultural and arts scene, superb public library system, plenty of family-friendly activities, and many terrific restaurants and microbreweries. * Very good benefits, including generous paid vacation time, holidays, reduced tuition, and retirement plans. * Knoxville is home to several large corporations (HGTV, Regal Cinemas, Bush's Baked Beans) and human healthcare systems. Career opportunities exist (e.g., for family members). Faculty Position Announcement Diagnostic Laboratory Services Director The University of Tennessee invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment as Director of Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Services in the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences (BDS) at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position is offered as a full-time, clinical- or tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, depending upon the applicant's qualifications. The UTCVM's diagnostic laboratory services provide broad expertise in anatomic pathology services (diagnostic biopsy and necropsy), bacteriology/mycology, clinical pathology, endocrinology, parasitology, pharmacology, and virology/immunology. Diagnostic laboratory services are supported by 20 faculty, 31 staff, and 6 residents. Collectively, the laboratories accession just over 61,000 samples annually (56% originate from within UTCVM and 44% from outside the UTCVM). In addition to supporting companion and farm animal health, the diagnostic laboratories also support the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and east Tennessee agricultural producers. While the primary mission is diagnostic, research support is provided to UTCVM clinical departments and other entities on and off campus. Ongoing laboratory initiatives include ISO 17025 accreditation for selected units and tests, expansion of poultry testing services, and pending implementation of a new laboratory information system. Future goals include, but are not limited to, implementing centralized laboratory sample receiving, developing a comparative pathology service to support research, and working towards further accreditation and becoming a National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) partner. The Director will hold a significant administrative appointment (anticipated 70% effort). Administrative duties include supervising, facilitating, and promoting diagnostic laboratory operations at a high level, including budgetary development and oversight, monitoring caseload data, and performing cost analyses; securing resources; maintaining infrastructure; performing stakeholder outreach; regular strategic planning; and change management. The Director will be expected to work closely with individual laboratory units, the UTCVM Dean, Associate Deans, Department Heads, Hospital Director, Referral Services Director, Business Office, Facilities Manager, UTIA Advancement, and Media Relations to supervise, set policy for, strategically plan for, and promote the diagnostic laboratory services. The Director will be a member of the Dean's Leadership Council and Veterinary Medical Center Hospital Board. In addition, the Director will represent the diagnostic laboratory services in interactions with TDA, TWRA, USDA, and other state and national veterinary and agricultural entities. The Director will also be expected to provide diagnostic service in one of the laboratory units (exact effort allocations and service duties to depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and interests) or contribute to the college's teaching mission. Qualified applicants must have: (1) excellent interpersonal and communication skills, (2) excellent leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to work with and mentor others in a collegial team atmosphere, (3) excellent administrative and management skills (4) a DVM degree (or equivalent) and/or PhD in a relevant scientific field, (5) at least 5 years' experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory setting, and (6) at least 3 years' supervisory or directing experience. Qualified applicants must also be committed to promoting a "culture of quality", as demonstrated by knowledge of laboratory quality management and prior engagement with laboratory quality procedures and initiatives. Board-certification in a veterinary laboratory or related discipline and entrepreneurial skills are preferred, as are demonstrated achievements in research, teaching, diagnostic service, and/or outreach. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking applicants who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the university. Tenured or tenure-track faculty will have achieved and maintained a recognized record in disciplinary research/scholarship, have achieved and maintained a record of institutional and professional service, and show evidence that they work well with colleagues and students. Clinical track faculty will have achieved and maintained a record of diagnostic service in their area of expertise, while providing instruction to staff, students and house officers. Clinical track faculty also participate in scholarly activities commensurate with their appointment. Regardless of the track, appointment at the rank of Professor will be considered based on having achieved and maintained a nationally recognized record of disciplinary service and scholarship. For consideration, please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/162750 and include: 1) a letter of intent, including professional interests and goals, 2) current curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of the applicant's service philosophy, and 4) names and contact information (including email addresses) of three professional references. Informal inquiries are welcome and may be directed to: Elizabeth Allen Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine The University of Tennessee 2407 River Drive, Rm A201 Knoxville, TN 37996-4546 Email: eallen6(a)utk.edu<mailto:eallen6@utk.edu> Review of applications will begin on April 11, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX Section 504/ADA/ADEA Institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available). Thank you for your consideration! Bente Flatland, DVM, MS Search Committee Chair DACVP (Clinical Pathology) Professor of Clinical Pathology Diagnostic Laboratory Services Director Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine University of Tennessee 2407 River Drive Knoxville, TN 37996

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NE Vet Path Conference and Slide Seminar - April 25-26 (in person only)
by Bruce Williams March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

The Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference (NEVPC) is scheduled for April 25-26, 2025, at the Smithsonian National Zoological & Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C. This in-person event, sponsored by the Davis-Thompson Foundation, will focus on reproductive pathology and feature keynote speaker Dr. Robert A. Foster from the University of Guelph. Registrants will have the opportunity to see a variety of curious cases and to hear our excellent keynote speaker- Dr. Rob Foster. Individuals that would like to present a case should contact the course director for details. ***Deadline for slides to be submitted is 28 March 2025*** No exceptions for lollygagging (or any other reasons)! Attendees will receive 10 hours of RACE continuing education credit. Course director: Dr. Anna-Maria Travis, DVM, MPA, DACVP / ANNAMARIA.DACVP(a)gmail.com Event Details: - Dates: April 25-26, 2025 - Times (EDT): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on April 25; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on April 26 - Cost: $50 for non-presenting attendees. The conference is FREE for case presenters. - Location: Smithsonian National Zoological & Conservation Biology Institute, 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20008 - Sponsor: Davis-Thompson Foundation - Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert A. Foster, BVSc, PhD, MANZCVS, DACVP For more info, email course director, Dr. Anna Maria Travis at: annamaria.dacvp(a)gmail.com To register, visit: https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/event/2025-northeast-veterinary-patholo… [image: 480748118_10236930265060649_6677351666720483142_n.jpg] --

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Your Pathology Image Could Be Our Next Cover Star!
by Images ＠ Davis-Thompson Foundation March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

The Davis-Thomson Foundation invites you to submit digital gross, microscopic, or ultrastructural images depicting a lesion, to be featured on the front page of the monthly newsletter. Each month a new image will take pride of place in the issue. Worried about image copyrights? Have no fear, the foundation does not claim copyright for any material published by us. Submission information: · Submission deadline: submit anytime; all submissions roll over to be considered for future covers if we have already selected an image for the upcoming newsletter. · *Send your image by e-mail to: * o Dr. Kate Watson and Dr. Donald McGavin: images(a)davisthompsonfoundation.org Figure Requirements (see examples below): · Do not exceed the maximum file size of 5 MB. · Acceptable formats are TIFF and JPEG. o *Minimum acceptable resolution is 300 pixels/inch* (120 pixels/cm) for half-tones (i.e., photographs, histology images). § When you are saving a file such as a TIFF from any package such as Photoshop, you are given the option of compressing the file. LZW compression will speed up the upload and download times and will not affect your image in a negative way. Figure Legend provided within the email or as a word document attachment separate from the image file: · Name/names of contributors and their affiliated institutions. · Brief (no longer than 2 sentence) description of the lesion including: o Signalment o Diagnosis o Any other pertinent information you want to share Cheers, Drs. Kate Watson and Donald McGavin

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Davis-Thompson Foundation Newsletter March 2025
by Francisco Alejandro Uzal March 2, 2025

March 2, 2025

Dear colleagues It is an honor to share with you the March issue of the Davis-Thompson Foundation's newsletter, with the compliments of our outstanding managing editors, Jeann Leal and Javier Asin. Thank you, Jeann and Javier!! As the year progresses, we have more and more training opportunities to offer all over the world. Please peruse the pages of this newsletter and/or our website for details and registration. We know that many of our members are experiencing anxiety about the degree of uncertainty in the world right now. In times of turmoil, which have happened many times before in many countries all over the world, it is important to find our common humanity and stay true to our core values. The Foundation has always and will always remain true to its mission, which is to provide high-quality free and low-cost educational resources to support all trainees and pathologists all over the world. Sometimes when we feel unsure of the future, the best thing is to reach out and help someone else. We thank our many hard-working volunteers who give of their time, talent, and energy to make our little corner of the world a better place. Looking forward to seeing you in one of our training activities. Warm regards Francisco Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Chief Executive Officer Davis-Thompson Foundation Ph: 951 751 0027 E-mail: fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu> www.davisthompsonfoundation.org<https://www.davisthompsonfoundation.org/> [https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1oticUQZYjDPU-1vMA4wHKvLb2SScHV-J]

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DTF-LCPG # 255 – Answer Sheet
by Claudio Barros March 1, 2025

March 1, 2025

Dear All, Attached is the Answer Sheet for Diagnostic Exercise #255, contributed by Estefania Montero*1, Eileen Henderson2, Javier Asín2, and Francisco A. Uzal2. 1Veterinary Pathology Service. School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Production and Health, Public Veterinary Health and Food Science and Technology, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain. 2California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, San Bernardino Branch, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, San Bernardino, CA, USA. Best Regards Claudio The Diagnostic Exercises are an initiative of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG), the Latin American subdivision of The Davis-Thompson Foundation. Members and non-members from any country of residence may contribute to these exercises. Please consider contributing a case to this initiative. It does not have to be unusual, and all pathology sub-specialties are welcome! Please consult instructions on how to format and submit your DE at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercises-instructions/ Previous cases are available at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercise/

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DTF-LCPG # 256 – Question Sheet
by Claudio Barros March 1, 2025

March 1, 2025

Dear All, Attached is the Question Sheet for Diagnostic Exercise #256 contributed by João Paulo da Silva Cavasani1, Wuglenya Daislla Martins da Silva1, Lucas Avelino Dandolini Pavelegini1, Edson Moleta Colodel1, Fernando Henrique Furlan1* 1Veterinary Pathology Laboratory, Veterinary Hospital, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Best Regards Claudio The Diagnostic Exercises are an initiative of the Latin Comparative Pathology Group (LCPG), the Latin American subdivision of The Davis-Thompson Foundation. Members and non-members from any country of residence may contribute to these exercises. Please consider contributing a case to this initiative. It does not have to be unusual, and all pathology sub-specialties are welcome! Please consult instructions on how to format and submit your DE at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercises-instructions/ Previous cases are available at https://davisthompsonfoundation.org/diagnostic-exercise/

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Department Head, Pathobiology and Population Medicine, Mississippi State University
by Jey Koehler Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

Please see the attached information for information and application instructions. Jey Koehler, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Professor and Tyler & Frances Young Endowed Chair in Pathology Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine President, Davis-Thompson Foundation www.davisthompsonfoundation.org<http://www.davisthompsonfoundation.org/>

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Racehorse Necropsy Workshop 2025
by Francisco Alejandro Uzal Feb. 26, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025

2025 DTF Racehorse Necropsy Workshop, September 18th to 20th Join us in beautiful Lexington, KY this September for the third annual Davis Thompson Foundation Racehorse Necropsy Workshop. Over the two and one-half days of the workshop participants will gain both didactic and hands-on instruction in all facets of racehorse pathology from industry experts ranging from racing industry professionals to anatomic pathologists to researchers and surgeons. The workshop is meant to provide a strong foundation for the performance of racehorse postmortem exams, with opportunities for great networking to yield a strong support network. Our goal is to answer the one question that everyone has: what do they need from me? Thursday and Friday didactic sessions are open to veterinarians, veterinary students, and laboratory support staff. The Saturday wet lab is limited to 20 participants, with preference given to pathologists and pathology residents. Registration is free thanks to the generous support of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. Registration details to follow.

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