AAVP Newsletter American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists

October, 2007 Volume 29, Number 3

From the President

Dear AAVP members I hope you all are ready for a “hot” time at the 2008 AAVP meeting in New Orleans. First of all, let me thank Al Marchiondo for making the meeting possible with all his hard work and planning. This will be the first year that we will

meet separately from the AVMA. I would like to also thank Jenny Spencer and Heather Stockdale from Auburn University for scouting out several hotels that made bids to host our meeting. They reported back to the Executive Committee (David Lindsay, Susan Little, Lora Ballweber, Al Marchiondo, Dan Snyder and student representative, David Goodwin) and we finally settled on the Loews Hotel. I hope AAVP will continue to consider meeting separately from AVMA because it allows us to look at more affordable hotels than those associated with the AVMA meeting which should help students and post-docs (and many others) to attend the meeting. The first AAVP meeting I attended was in New Orleans in 1984. It was a chance for me to meet many of my parasitology heroes for the first time and meet many of my future collaborators. I cannot express how important it is for students and post-docs to attend AAVP meetings. The type of close interaction and exposure that an AAVP meeting provides is invaluable for students and post-docs. AAVP is very generous to students with travel grants to attend the meeting. AAVP also provides the AAVP-Intervet Graduate Student Research Award. This is an honor and many of the winners have gone on to have an out-standing presence in science and AAVP. Lora Ballweber

From the President _______________________ 1 From the Secretary/Treasurer_______________ 2 AAVP Mid-Year Meeting Report _____________ 3 2007 Annual Meeting Report _______________ 3

Report of the Secretary Treasurer _________ 3 Current AAVP Officers __________________ 4 AAVP Committee Chairs and members _____ 4 Awards ______________________________ 5

Future Parasitology Meetings _______________ 7 Future meetings of the AAVP _____________ 7 Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) 2007 ________________ 7 Livestock Insect Workers Conference (LIWC) 2008 ________________________________ 7

Announcements _________________________ 7 In the Spotlight __________________________ 7 Obituaries ______________________________ 8

Leland C. Grumbles, DVM. _______________ 8 Jean Holzworth, PhD., DVM. _____________ 8

2008 Membership Renewal ________________ 9 New Membership Application ______________ 10 was the first winner of this award and is Vice-President of AAVP. An ad hoc committee chaired by Dwight Bowman is presently organizing a reunion of AAVP-Hoechst-Roussel/Intervet Graduate Student Research Award winners. There are also plans to develop a graduate student award in zoonosis sponsored by CAPC. The 2007 meeting was held in Washington, D.C. There were 119 presentations including 6 in a special session on Education. This was a follow up on the special meeting held in Atlanta in 2006.

The President’s Symposium was: Use of a National Pet Hospital’s Electronic Database and Practice Surveys for Nationwide Epidemiologic Studies of Parasites of Companion Animals. There were 6 presentations during this session. The development of drug resistance is important to all of us. A special session on the role of fecal egg count reduction tests used in identifying anthelmintic resistance in cattle nematodes was also held. There were 5 presentations and a panel discussion on this special topic. The enthusiasm of the attendees of this session has prompted the Executive Board of AAVP to pursue this issue. An ad hoc committee chaired by Dan Snyder has been formed to address this very challenging issue, including defining resistance, diagnosis, prevalence and recommendations for producers. This is in the early stages but committee members come from industry, academia and government. Members of the AAVP Executive Board will meet in February in Kansas City, MO to plan next year’s meeting and address new and old issues of concern to the AAVP. We would like to solicit input from members about current important issues and plans for the future of AAVP. The age of e-mail is upon us and this makes it easy for members to bring up issues that are important. The e-mail addresses of all AAVP members can be found in the back of the 2007 meeting program and on our website. Please contact members of the Executive Board or me with your thoughts on the future of AAVP or other important issues. I wish to thank our corporate sponsors for their support. They contribute both financial and intellectual input to AAVP. Several scientists from industry have served as President of AAVP. Our Secretary/Treasurer is usually from industry. Lifetime friendships develop between industrial and academic scientists at the AAVP meeting. I thank all the members of AAVP for their support and hope to see you all at our 2008 meeting in New Orleans. Sincerely, David S. Lindsay President AAVP

From the Secretary/Treasurer

The 2008 dues year started September 1, 2007 and runs to August 31, 2008. Renewal notices were sent early August to all members with a reminder. Thank you to those who have paid your dues. For those of you who have not as yet paid, I have attached a 2008

Membership Renewal form in this issue of the Newsletter. Dues can now be paid on-line at www.aavp.org. Please call or email me if you have any questions about your dues status. The annual AAVP membership dues are a great bargain at $30 for regular members and $10 for students. In addition to the association benefits, AAVP members receive Veterinary Therapeutics free of charge. Electronic subscriptions of Veterinary Parasitology are available to the AAVP membership for only $35.00 annually. This is a slight increase over the previous price offered by Elsevier, but still a bargain. The subscription is voluntary and is not included in the $30.00 regular or $10.00 student member dues. You can subscribe to Veterinary Parasitology using the 2008 AAVP Membership Renewal form and including your payment along with your dues or on-line at www.aavp.org. Member contact information including address, telephone, email, and area of interest changes can now be made by you directly on-line in the website membership directory. Since electronic communication has become the major form of AAVP communication, it is imperative that I have your current and correct email address. The member directory is reprinted in the annual meeting proceedings, so please make sure your information is correct. Also attached to this issue of the Newsletter is a 2008 new member application form. Please pass along a copy of this form to colleagues or students who would be interested in joining AAVP. The 2008 dues and new member application forms are also available on the AAVP website (www.aavp.org). Recently, the website was updated in the forum section with the 2007 AAVP Executive Board and

Business meeting minutes, committee reports, and new job postings. I encourage all members to utilize the forum section for communication and announcements. Dues and all correspondence to the Secretary/Treasurer should be addressed to:

Dr. Alan A. Marchiondo, c/o IVX Animal Health, Inc., 3915 S. 48th St. Terrace, St. Joseph, MO 64503-4711. Phone: 816-676-6151 Fax: 816-676-6874 email: alan_marchiondo@ivax.com.

Submitted by Dr. Alan Marchiondo, Secretary/Treasurer AAVP.

AAVP Mid-Year Meeting Report

The 3rd Mid-Year Executive Board Meeting was held in Kansas City, MO, on February 2-3, 2007. The meeting report was issued at the annual board meeting in Washington, DC and the report is posted on the AAVP forum (www.aavp.org). The next mid-year meeting will be held on February 1-2, 2008 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, in Kansas City, MO. Please send any topics or action items to Dr. David Lindsay.

2007 Annual Meeting Report

Report of the Secretary Treasurer The 52nd annual meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists was held in the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, Washington, DC, Saturday July 14 through Tuesday afternoon July 17, 2007. Approximately 177 parasitologists (40% increase over 2006) consisting of members, invited speakers and guests from academia, government and industry were in attendance. One hundred-nineteen oral presentations were presented. The number of presentations was a 47% increase over 2006 but the program was extended through Tuesday afternoon with the inclusion of the Veterinary Parasitology Educators session consisting of 6 presentations. Dr. Susan E. Little was the scientific program Chair. Socials were hosted by Bayer on Saturday evening, Merial on Sunday evening, and Novartis Animal Health on Monday evening. In addition, Schering-Plough Animal

Health and Fort Dodge Animal Health sponsored the morning coffee breaks on Sunday and Monday, respectively. An AAVP graduate student/post-doc luncheon/mixer was held on Sunday. At the student mixer, David Goodwin, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, was elected as the 2008 Student Representative for the AAVP Student Committee. The AAVP/AVMA President’s Symposium organized by Dr. Daniel E. Snyder on “Use of a National Pet Hospital’s Electronic Database and Practice Surveys for Nationwide Epidemiological Studies of Parasites of Companion Animals” was held at the Convention Center on Tuesday morning. The AAVP Distinguished Veterinary Parasitologist Award (sponsored by Merial) was awarded to Dr. Ronald Fayer, USDA, ARS, ANRI, Beltsville, MD. Dr. David E. Granstrom, USDA, ARS, ANRI, accepted the award plaque for Dr. Fayer. The AAVP/Intervet Graduate Student award was presented to Dr. Martin K. Nielsen, Royal Veterinary & Agricultural University, Fredericksberg, Denmark. Dr. Nielsen was presented an honorarium and a plaque during the awards ceremony and his travel and meeting expenses were covered by AAVP. Heather D. Stockdale from Auburn University was awarded 1st place in the Best Student Paper Presentation competition by Bayer and a check for $500.00. Rick Gerhold, University of Georgia, received 2nd place in the Best Student Paper Presentation competition sponsored by Bayer and received a check for $300.00. Fifteen Young Investigator travel grants were awarded this year. Monday afternoon President Daniel Snyder gave the 2007 AAVP Presidential address. He was recognized for his efforts and contributions to AAVP during the meeting and was given a plaque by President-elect David Lindsay. Lora Rickard Ballweber was elected as AAVP Vice President and Program Chair for 2007-2008. Dwight Bowman and Thomas Craig were elected to the Nominations Committee. The AAVP Executive Board meeting was held on Saturday morning July 14, 2007. Meeting minutes and committee reports are posted on the AAVP website in the forum section. Submitted by Dr. Alan A. Marchiondo, Secretary/Treasurer, AAVP.

2007-2008 AAVP Officers Based on the results of elections, the current officers of AAVP are as follows: President: David Lindsay Secretary/Treasurer: Al Marchiondo President Elect: Susan Little Immediate Past President: Dan Snyder Vice President and Program Chair: Lora Ballweber

Left to Right: AAVP Officers for 2007-2008: Drs. Lora R. Ballweber (Vice-President and Program Chair), David S. Lindsay (President), Ann Donoghue (2006 Past-President), Daniel E. Snyder (Immediate Past-President), Susan E. Little (President-Elect), and Alan A. Marchiondo (Secretary/Treasurer). AAVP Committee Chairs and members The chairs and members of the AAVP Committees for 2007-2008 are provided below. Nominations Committee 2007-2008: Sid Ewing, Jorge Guerrero, Pat Payne, Gary Conboy 2008-2009: Tim Geary, Peter Schantz 2009-2010: Dwight Bowman, Tom Craig Student Representative 2007-2008: David Goodwin

At the 2007 annual meeting in Washington, DC, David Goodwin from Virginia Tech, was elected as the 2007-2008 Student Representative for the AAVP Student Committee. Contact David at dagoodwi@vt.edu.

Appointed Committees Finance 2007: Bob Arther, Brad Scandrett, Frank Guerino 2008: Ray Kaplan, Beto Perez de Leon 2009: Tariq Qureshi, vacant Program 2007: Lora Ballweber, Susan Little, Dan Snyder, David Lindsay Archivist 2007: Tom Nolan, Raf Roncalli Standing Committees Outreach / Research 2007: Charles MacKenzie, William Barton, Jennifer Ketzis, Joan Lunney 2008: Abraham Quezada, Bob Schenkel 2009: Bill Stich, vacant Education 2007: Gary Conboy, Dwight Bowman, Susan Little 2008: Lora Ballweber, Michael Dryden 2009: Karen Snowden, vacant Awards 2007: Jenifer Edmonds, Merijo Jordan, Alexa Rosypal 2008: Andrew Peregrine, Doug Hutchens 2009: Sara Marley, Doug Hutchens Constitution / Bylaws 2007: Isabelle Verzberger, Tom Yazwinski 2008: Wendell Davis, vacant Publications / Internet 2007: Ray Kaplan, Thomas Letonja, 2008: Tom Nolan, Richard Martin Newsletter / Editorial Board 2007: Patrick Meeus, David Gerdon, Alexa Rosypal, Siva Ranjan 2008: Gil Myers, Sheila Mitchell 2009: Tom Letonja, vacant Ad hoc Appointments Past Presidents: Dan Snyder, Ann Donoghue, Craig Reinemeyer Historian: Raphael Roncalli List Serve Monitor: Bert Stromberg Website/Internet: Al Marchiondo IOSA Reunion: Dwight Bowman Submitted by Dr. David Lindsay. President, AAVP.

Awards 2007 AAVP Distinguished Veterinary Parasitologist Award The Merial sponsored AAVP Distinguished Veterinary Parasitologist Award recipient for 2007 is Dr. Ronald Fayer. Dr. Fayer’s bibliography was published in the 2007 AAVP Meeting Proceedings and is reprinted here. Ronald Fayer, Ph.D. was born in 1939 in Philadelphia and grew up in nearby New Jersey. He attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks, graduated with a BS degree in Biology (1962) and pursued graduate studies with Dr. Datus Hammond at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. His Master’s thesis (1964) was on the efficacy of amprolium against coccidiosis in calves and his PhD dissertation (1968) was on in vitro cultivation of Eimeria bovis. After graduation, Dr. Fayer was hired at the USDA’s Beltsville Parasite Laboratory (BPL) to develop the cell culture methods and conduct studies on coccidia.

The economically important Eimeria species were his initial research focus. His studies, utilizing several avian Eimeria species led to the first published report that demonstrated the utility of cell culture for screening anticoccidial drugs to inhibit development of Eimeria. Dr. Fayer also developed in vitro cultivation methods for other protozoan parasites

including Toxoplasma, Besnoitia, Isospora, Hepatozoon, and Sarcocystis. Several of these studies involved testing of compounds to block entry into cells or to inhibit development of intracellular parasites. When Dr. Fayer turned his attention to Sarcocystis, the life cycle was unknown and some “experts” considered it a fungus. Dr. Fayer captured common grackles, obtained zoites from cysts in their leg muscles, and inoculated the zoites into cultured cells where they became intracellaular and developed into sexual stages. This discovery of typical coccidian sexual stages in the life cycle of Sarcocystis led to widespread in vivo studies to complete the life cycle. With support from numerous collaborating scientists,

studies were devoted to completing the life cycle in carnivores that were fed intramuscular cysts from herbivores. Fecal stages from carnivores were then fed to herbivores where previously unrecognized asexual stages were detected in intravascular sites throughout the body, often associated with severe morbidity or mortality. The life cycles of Sarcocystis species in wildlife were also elucidated, but most studies documented pathological effects, primarily in cattle, but also in sheep, pigs and horses. Immunopathological and metabolic perturbations associated with development of asexual stages resulted in heart lesions, abortions, retarded growth, and mortality. He identified tumor necrosis factor, little known at the time, as an underlying contributor to the disease. These studies were conducted with assistance from numerous collaborators from many institutions but most prominently were Dr. A.J. Johnson of Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and R.G. Leek, J.P. Dubey and T.H. Elsasser of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Preceding the advent of AIDS, Dr. Fayer’s research emphasis shifted to Cryptosporidium and has encompassed molecularly based surveys of prevalence in livestock; effects of disinfectants, heat, and cold on oocyst survival; immunological and cytokine responses in mouse models and calves; passive immunotherapy with colostral antibody; anti-crypto drug efficacy; mechanical transport hosts; identification of major new species based on molecular and biological characteristics; and use of molluscan shellfish as bio-indicators of fecal pollution in surface waters. His book “Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis” is widely recognized as the primary reference on crypto for researchers, water treatment specialists, veterinarians, and health care workers. He and colleagues conducted similar studies on Giardia and Microsporidia of livestock, wildlife, and companion animals. These studies led to the first reports of the microsporidian Enterocytozoon bieneusi in cattle and in wildlife species in North America. Recent studies with collaborators in NOAA and the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution have led to the first report of Microsporidia in marine mammals- bottlenose dolphins. Dr. Fayer has served in a variety of administrative capacities in the Agricultural Research Service including Research Leader, Laboratory Chief,

National Program Leader for Parasitology and Toxicology, Director of the Animal Parasitology Institute, and Acting Assistant Area Director for the Northeastern States. He has served on the editorial boards of five scientific journals and as President of the Helminthological Society of Washington, the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists, and the American Society of Parasitologists. He has served on numerous scientific committees for each of these societies and for the International Society of Protistologists. For his contributions to research Dr. Fayer received the H.B. Ward Medal from the American Society of Parasitologists, the National Distinguished Scientist of the Year Award from the Agricultural Research Service, two Superior Service Awards and the Plow Award presented by Secretaries of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Senior Professional in the Career Civil Service presented by the President of the United States. As a recipient of a Senior Fullbright Fellowship he conducted research at the Universidad Complutense’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Madrid, Spain with Professor Jose Maria Alunda. Dr. Fayer has authored or co-authored 334 refereed original research articles and book chapters. He holds three patents, is editor or co-author of five books, and has recently finished co-editing a completely revised 2nd edition of Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis. 2007 AAVP Student Awards The 2007 AAVP Awards Committee selected the following students for awards, which were presented at the annual meeting. AAVP Young Investigator Travel Grant Award Winners Fifteen students or post-docs applied for AAVP Young Investigator Travel Grant Awards. Funds were awarded to these individuals to assist them in attending the annual meeting. The names of the travel grant recipients, including institutions and advisors, were: Marjory Artzer (Kansas State University, P. Payne), Bonnie Mitchell (Ross University, T. Krecek), Eduardo Cobo (University of California at Davis, R. BonDurant), Patricia Dingman (University of Florida, E. Greiner), Cynthia Doffitt (Mississippi State University, L.

Pote), Rick Gerhold (University of Georgia, M. Yabsley), David Goodwin (Virginia Tech, D. Lindsay), Sue Howell (University of Georgia, R. Kaplan), Kathryn McKinnon (Virginia Tech, A. Zajac), Sheila Mitchell (Virginia Tech, D. Lindsay), Alexa Rosypal (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, R. Tidwell), Heather Stockdale (Auburn University, B. Blagburn), Julie Vargas (University of Georgia, R. Kaplan), Saurabh Verma (Iowa State University, R. Martin), Marlena Yost, Mississippi State University, L. Pote).

AAVP Young Investigator Travel Grant Award winners (left to right): Alexa Rosypal, Julie Vargas, Sheila Mitchell, Edwardo Cobo, Kathryn McKinnon, Rick Gerhold, and Saurabh Verma. AAVP-Internet Graduate Student Award This year the AAVP-Intervet Graduate Student award was presented to Dr. Martin K. Nielsen, Royal Veterinary & Agricultural University, Fredericksberg, Denmark. Martin gave the opening presentation of the student papers session.

Dr. Martin Nielsen (right) was presented the 2007 AAVP/Intervet Outstanding Graduate Student Award by Dr. Alexa Rosypal (left).

Bayer Best Student Paper Award Recipients Congratulations to Heather D. Stockdale, Auburn University, for her first place presentation: “Is feline trichomoniasis really caused by Tritrichomonas foetus?” Richard W. Gerhold, University of Georgia, received 2nd place for his presentation entitled: “Identification of cryptic species in the Trichomonas gallinae morphological complex by molecular characterization”. Both award winners were presented with honoraria during the awards ceremony.

Heather Stockdale (right), Auburn University, 1st place winner of the Best Student Presentation sponsored by Bayer Animal Health; Dr. Alexa Rosypal (center), Chair of Awards Committee; and Rick Gerhold (left), University of Georgia, 2nd place winner.

Future Parasitology Meetings

Future meetings of the AAVP 2008 NEW ORLEANS, LA, 19-21 JULY AAVP will hold the 53rd Annual Meeting on July 19-21, 2008, at the Loews New Orleans Hotel, 300 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA. 2009 CALGARY, Canada, 9-13 AUG The 54th Annual Meeting of AAVP will be held in conjunction with the 22nd International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) in Calgary, Canada, August 9-13, 2009. http://www.waavp.org. This meeting will be the first time that AAVP has met outside the USA. 2010 ATLANTA, GA, 31 JULY - 3 AUG 2011 ST. LOUIS, MO, 16-19 JULY 2012 SAN DIEGO, CA, 4-7 AUG

Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) 2007 The annual meeting of CRWAD will be held at the Chicago Marriott, Downtown Magnificent Mile, on December 2-4, 2007. AAVP will continue to support the best student competition in the parasitology section of the CRWAD meeting. http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/microbiology/crwad/index.htm. Livestock Insect Workers Conference (LIWC) 2008 The 52nd annual meeting of the Livestock Insect Workers Conference will be held in Kansas City, MO, on June 15-18, 2008. For more information, contact Dr. William Barton william_barton@ivax.com.

Announcements

Effective immediately, Elsevier has increased the on-line subscription of Veterinary Parasitology to $35.00 annually for 2008.

In the Spotlight

This section of the newsletter highlights those individuals near or at the completion of their MSc or PhD. If you want to recognize young talent in your lab we encourage you to send us a short narrative resume including the topic of the graduate research, plans for a career in parasitology and a picture. Patrick Meeus, Newsletter Editor

Obituaries

Leland C. Grumbles, DVM. Professor Emeritus. Texas A&M University. Colleil:e Station. TX. Leland C. Grumbles was awarded a DVM degree from Texas A & M College in 1945. He then served at the Rhode Island Experiment Station and Emeritus of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology. During his tenure at the Rhode Island Experiment Station Dr. Grumbles performed pioneering studies on the development of sulfaquinoxaline as a coccidiostat for use in the feed of chickens; he was also involved in studies for the prevention of avian histomoniasis. Dr. Grumbles served as an editor of Avian Diseases from 1966-1973 and in 1983 he received the AAAP Special Service Award. He died on May 4, 2006. Dr. Grumbles' wife, Helen, and two daughters survive him. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church, 2300 Welsh Ave., College Station, TX 77845; or Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, TX 77833.

Jean Holzworth, PhD., DVM. Jean Holzworth was born on March 16,1915 in

Port Chester, NY. After receiving a PhD in Latin from Bryn Mawr College, she was awarded a DVM degree from Cornell University in 1950. From 1950 to 1985 Dr. Holzworth worked at the Angel Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston

pioneering feline medicine. She received the Borden Award following her graduation and in 1991 the Outstanding Woman Veterinarian Award from the Association for Women Veterinarians. In 1987, Dr. Holzworth authored the textbook "Diseases of the Cat: Medicine and Surgery;" she also published studies on notoedric mange, toxoplasmosis and trichinellosis in cats. Dr. Holzworth died on Jan. 13, 2007.

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2008 Membership Renewal

Please use this form for the payment of dues to the AAVP for 2008 and to register (optional) for an electronic subscription to Veterinary Parasitology (VetPar - $35.00). The 2008 dues year runs from September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008. Please complete the form and mail to the address below. However, please update your contact information on the AAVP website member directory www.aavp.org. Please pay your dues promptly. The success of the AAVP is at least in part dependent on its fiscal survival. Emeritus members: no dues are necessary; only address and e-mail updates; VetPar subscription optional.

PLEASE PRINT Name: ___________________________________________________________________ FIRST MI LAST

Institution/Business Affiliation_____________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ City_____________________State/Country______________ZIP_______________ Telephone No. ________________________ Fax No.____________________________ e-mail address ________________________________________________________________ (Please print clearly; your email is important if you want to receive reminders/information from AAVP and the on-line subscription of VetPar) Area(s) of Interest, Research, Teaching, etc.: _______________________________________ On-line Subscription to VetPar: ($30.00 annually, optional): Yes � No � Annual Dues: $30.00 ($10.00 for students) in U.S. Funds. Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Make check payable to the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP). Please do not make the check out in the name of the Secretary/Treasurer. Checks from Corporations should include the name of the person for whom the dues are being paid. Cash is acceptable. You are welcome to pay ahead for multiple years. AAVP now accepts Credit Cards (MC or VISA) on-line at www.aavp.org. Amount enclosed: $30.00 regular dues only � $10.00 student dues only � $65.00 regular dues plus VetPar � $45.00 student dues plus VetPar �

Return to: Dr. Alan A. Marchiondo, Secretary/Treasurer American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists c/o IVX Animal Health, Inc. 3915 S. 48th St. Terrace St. Joseph, MO 64503-4711 USA If you have any questions about your dues status, please call (phone: 816-676-6151) or email me (alan_marchiondo@ivax.com)

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New Membership Application AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY PARASITOLOGISTS

FOUNDED 1956 AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

The objectives of the AAVP and its requirements for membership (Articles II and III of the AAVP Constitution) are: Objectives: "The objectives of the organization shall be to provide for the association of persons interested in the advancement of veterinary parasitology, and for the presentation and discussion of items of common interest, and to further scientific progress by education and research in veterinary parasitology. This association is organized exclusively for scientific and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of this constitution, the Association shall not carry out any other activities not permitted to be carried out by an organization exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code." Membership: "Section 1: Members shall consist of those individuals qualified by background, education and interest in veterinary parasitology. Section 2: New members, except honorary and emeritus, shall be admitted by the Secretary-Treasurer with approval of the Executive Committee, after filing application for membership to the association. Section 3: Honorary membership shall be awarded by the Association to persons who are not members of the Association in recognition of outstanding and sustained achievements in veterinary parasitology. Candidates for honorary membership shall be recommended to the awards committee by any member. Nomination for honorary membership shall be made by the Awards Committee to the membership and election shall be majority vote at the annual meeting. Honorary members shall not be eligible to vote and shall not be assessed dues. No more than two (2) honorary members shall be elected in any one year period. Section 4: Upon retirement a member may become an emeritus member on approval of the Executive Committee of a written request to the Secretary-Treasurer for such status. Emeritus members shall retain voting rights but shall not be assessed dues. Section 5: Forfeiture of membership will occur where dues are not paid for at least two consecutive years. A member who has forfeited membership by nonpayment of dues must reapply for membership. Section 6: Expulsion of a member may occur if a motion for expulsion is presented by the Executive Committee at the annual meeting and passed by four-fifths (4/5) of the members present and voting. The member is to be informed in writing of such a motion at least two months in advance of the annual meeting at which the motion is to be presented. Section 7: The Executive Committee may annually invite any firm, association, corporation, institution or subdivision thereof, to become a corporate associate member, for financial support of the Association." Should you wish to become a member of the AAVP, please provide the following information and send this form and a check or cash (regular membership $30.00; student membership $10.00*, U.S. currency only or by credit card at ww.aavp.org) payable to the AAVP, to the Secretary-Treasurer at the address given below. The 2008 dues year runs from September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008. As an AAVP member, an electronic subscription to Veterinary Parasitology (VetPar) is available annually for an additional $35.00. Name and Academic Degree (s) Institutional/Business Affiliation Mailing Address (Office/Lab) Title

Phone Number Fax Number Email Address (required to receive AAVP Newsletter and VetPar) Area(s) of Interest, Research, Teaching, etc.

Amount enclosed (check one): $30.00 Regular dues only � $10.00 Student dues only � $65.00 Regular dues + VetPar � $45.00 Student dues + VetPar �

2007-2008 OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Dr. David S. Lindsay Virginia Tech, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine 1410 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, VA 24061

PRESIDENT-ELECT Dr. Susan E. Little Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences 250 McElroy Hall Stillwater, OK 74070

IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT Dr. Daniel E. Snyder Elanco Animal Health Mail Drop GL55, POB 708, 2001 W. Main St. Greenfield, IN 46140

SECRETARY-TREASURER Dr. Alan A. Marchiondo IVX Animal Health, Inc. 3915 S. 48th St. Terrace St. Joseph, MO 64503 816-676-6151 alan_marchiondo@ivax.com

VICE-PRESIDENT/PROGRAM CHAIR Dr. Lora A. Ballweber Colorado State University Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology 1619 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523

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The American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists

Editor: Patrick Meeus Pfizer Animal Health 5300 N 28th Street Richland, Michigan 49083 Phone: 269-833 2661 Email: Patrick.meeus@Pfizer.com Editorial Board: Gil Myers, Myers Parasitology Services Sheila Mitchell, Virginia Tech The American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Newsletter is published three times each year with issues in February, June and October. Contributions to the Newsletter are highly encouraged and should

be submitted by the 20th of the month prior to each date of issue.

AAVP Newsletter Deadlines for Submissions Newsletter Deadline February 2008 January 20, 2008 June 2008 May 20, 2008 October 2008 September 20, 2007

Please contact the editor with questions regarding these dates.