AABP Committees
To view committee responsibilities
and members, click on the committee of interest as listed below. Note
that committee assignments are subject to change and will be updated
here as the new information becomes available.
General
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If you are an AABP member
and would be interested in serving on a committee you can indicate that
interest by emailing AABP Headquarters or you may contact committee
chairpersons directly by clicking on their name.
All committees are responsible
to the Board of Directors. The Executive Vice-President shall coordinate
the communication between the committees and the board as well as communication
between committees. The chairperson of each committee shall be appointed
by the President on the basis of recognized expertise in the area of
committee interest. This Chairperson shall in turn appoint a committee
with similar expertise and representing a broad range of geographical
and bovine practice specialty backgrounds.
Committee members shall
serve for three year terms and appointment to the committees should
be staggered so that no more than 1/3 of the committee members will
complete their terms each year. All committee appointments are subject
to board approval. The committee chairperson will maintain that position
for a 3 year term with elligibility for one reappointment at the discretion
of the president with board approval. In addition the Chairperson will
report to the board in person at the annual AABP convention and in writing
before the spring board meeting.
A board member will serve
on each committee and it is recommended that this person serve as vice-chairperson
to facillitate communication between the committee and the board. The
committee shall:
Study issues referred by
the board.
Study issues raised by the chairperson or committee members.
Suggest and or assist with topics for the program at national and regional
AABP meetings as well as the AVMA national meeting.
Reference for above information: AABP policy and procedures manual
Amstutz Scholarship
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Hilda M. Mitchell |
2008 |
1 |
| Harold E. Amstutz |
Sustaining |
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| G. Arthur Donovan |
Vice Chair |
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| Daniel L. Grooms |
Chair 2010 |
1 |
| David G. Hamilton |
2008 |
2 |
The AMSTUTZ SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
will make recommendations to the Executive Committee and/or Board of
Directors in administering the Amstutz Scholarship Fund. Committees
responsibilities are in two parts:
(1) Raise monies to increase the total funds through various activities
approved by the Board.
(2) Set a policy for granting scholarship based upon dollar amounts
and qualifications of the applicants with full compliance laws of state,
province and federal governments applicable to granting scholarship.
Animal
Welfare:
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Jan K. Shearer (Chair) |
2010 |
2 |
| Glen T. Johnson (Vice Chair) |
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| Christopher D. Ashworth |
2009 |
1 |
| Richard C. Bartholomew, Jr. |
2010 |
1 |
| Steven L. Berry |
2009 |
1 |
| Ruth Blauwiekel |
2008 |
1 |
| David L. Brister |
2010 |
1 |
| William W. Burdett |
2008 |
2 |
| John Groves |
2009 |
1 |
| Dianne H. Hellwig |
2010 |
2 |
| Max B. Irsik |
2008 |
1 |
| Charles A. Jamison |
2008 |
1 |
| Michaela A. Kristula |
2009 |
1 |
| Douglas E. Link |
2010 |
2 |
| Lowell Midla |
2008 |
1 |
| Mike Paros |
2010 |
1 |
| Diane C. Petrowski Ferry |
2008 |
1 |
| Stephen A. Smalley |
2009 |
2 |
| Darcie J. Stolz |
2009 |
1 |
| William S. Swecker Jr. |
2009 |
1 |
| Juan S. Velez |
2009 |
1 |
| Eugene C. White |
2009 |
1 |
This committee shall apprise
the Board and the AABP membership with regard to all issues that pertain
to animal welfare and to promote animal welfare in the bovine species.
The committee shall report the latest information and suggested positions
that AABP should take on subjects such as environmental concerns in
bovine confinement housing and waste disposal. Other common animal welfare
concerns such as dehorning, castrating, branding and bovine transportation
shall be considered by this committee.
Biological Risk Management
and Preparedness
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Renee Dewell (Chair) |
2009 |
1 |
| K. Shawn Blood (Vice Chair) |
2008 |
1 |
| Danelle A. Bickett-Weddle |
2009 |
1 |
| Douglas T. Ensley |
2010 |
1 |
| Gregory M. Goodell |
2008 |
1 |
| Dee Griffin |
2009 |
1 |
| Carla L. Huston |
2009 |
1 |
| Karen L. Jacobsen |
2010 |
1 |
| Dale A. Moore |
2009 |
1 |
| Barrett D. Slenning |
2008 |
1 |
| CPT Kelly Still |
2009 |
1 |
| Shaun Sweiger |
2008 |
1 |
The BIOLOGICAL RISK MANAGEMENT
AND PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE shall apprise the Board and membership on
all biological disease risk and preparedness issues. The responsibility
of this committee is to:
(1) Monitor and review those issues of interest and significance to
the Board on all issues pertaining to biological disease risk and animal
preparedness and response,
(2) Assure that liaison exists with appropriate Federal and/or State
agencies, bureaus, and organizations that deal with issues pertaining
to biological disease risk and animal preparedness and response,
(3) Provide an identifiable and responsible body with which other allied
veterinary and professional organizations, and commodity and special
interest groups can interact on issues relating to biological disease
risk and animal preparedness and response,
(4) Formulate and provide recommendations to the Board on matters pertaining
to biological disease risk and animal preparedness and response to which
AABP action or reaction may be in the best interest of the Association
and
(5) Submit timely and relevant information regarding biological disease
risk and animal preparedness and response issues which could be made
available to the membership via the website or newsletter.
Committee on Food Quality,
Safety and Security
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Jared D. Taylor (Chair) |
2010 |
2 |
| J. Egan Brockhoff (Vice Chair) |
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| Michael J. Anderson |
2010 |
2 |
| Jeffrey D. Brose |
2010 |
1 |
| James L. Ehrlich |
2009 |
1 |
| R. James Fairles |
2008 |
1 |
| Bernadette M. Hartman |
2009 |
1 |
| Michael J. Hodgman |
2010 |
1 |
| Andrew Holloway |
2010 |
1 |
| Randhal K. Lothrop |
2010 |
1 |
| William W. McBeth |
2010 |
1 |
| Shelley J. Oelkers |
2010 |
1 |
| Rodney P. Rech |
2010 |
1 |
The FOOD QUALITY, SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE shall apprise the
Board and AABP membership on issues concerning the safety of bovine
food products for human consumption, excluding pharmaceutical and biological
product residue issues (drug and biological residue issues will be addressed
by the Committee on Pharmaceutical and Biological Issues). The committee’s
concerns include, but are not limited to:Proper administration of animal
drugs to assure best food quality for end consumer.
1. Microorganisms and chemical residues in bovine food products which
may be a risk to human or animal health.
2. The accidental or unintentional transmission of pathogens to food.
3. Improving animal trace back ability by encouraging an effective national
animal identification program.
4. To provide up-to-date and applicable food security and quality information
to members of the AABP.
The responsibility of this committee shall be to:
1. Monitor and review issues of interest to the Board on all bovine
food safety concerns.
2. Assure that liaison and cooperation shall exist with the AABP CPBI
in order to minimize duplication of efforts.
3. Assure that liaison and cooperation exist with the AVMA through its
appropriate divisions, staff, councils, and committees.
4. Assure liaison with other food safety commodity organizations to
share common concerns and actions. Examples are the AASV and AAAP.
5. Assure liaisons with appropriate Federal and State entities that
affect food safety issues.
6. Formulate and provide recommendations to the Board on food safety
issues to which the AABP action or reaction may be in the interest of
the Association and/or its membership.
Information Management
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Daniel E. Little (Chair) |
2008 |
1 |
| Mark J. Thomas (Vice Chair) |
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| Timothy D. Cuchna |
2009 |
1 |
| Peter P. DeNooy |
2007 |
1 |
| John W. Ferry |
2010 |
1 |
| Mark A. Kirkpatrick |
2010 |
1 |
| Roger W. Meads |
2009 |
1 |
| D. Owen Rae |
2008 |
1 |
| Robert A. Smith |
ex-officio |
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| Scott P. Tripp |
2009 |
1 |
| Aurora Villarroel |
2010 |
1 |
This committee shall:
1) Advise the Board and the Membership of AABP on matters pertaining
to information management;
2) Coordinate AABP information management needs with allied organizations;
3) Facilitate the recognition and retrieval of information already available
from a wide range of sources;
4) Evaluate options and provide recommendations for disseminating information
to the membership of AABP;
5) Be responsible for organizing a meeting of Issues and Interests committee
chairpersons at each annual meeting and together with the Executive
vice president, prepare an agenda for this meeting.
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Nigel B. Cook (Chair) |
2009 |
2 |
| Scott S. Waltner (Vice Chair) |
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| Ondrej Becvar |
2008 |
1 |
| Rodrigo Bicalho |
2009 |
1 |
| Gerardus Cramer |
2008 |
1 |
| Edgar F. Garrett |
2009 |
2 |
| Douglas E. Hostetler |
2009 |
2 |
| Dale W. Miskimins |
2009 |
1 |
| Christine B. Navarre |
2010 |
2 |
| Jason B. Osterstock |
2008 |
2 |
| LaVerne M. Schugel |
2009 |
2 |
| Rob G. Swackhammer |
2009 |
1 |
| Richard Wallace |
2008 |
2 |
The LAMENESS COMMITTEE will
facilitate the transfer of new information and technology regarding
the pathogenesis, treatment and control of bovine lameness to bovine
practitioners, animal and dairy scientists, hoof trimmers, the allied
industry, and others with an interest in bovine foot and leg health.
Specific objectives of this committee include but are not limited to:
(1) To promote improvement of bovine feet and leg health throughout
North America.
(2) To solicit and disseminate timely information on bovine lameness
to the membership of AABP and others through various media including
newsletters, AABP-L, and popular press.
(3) To serve as a liaison for the exchange of information between AABP
and other organizations (such as the Hoof Trimmer’s Association,
Inc.) with a vested interest in foot and leg health issues.
(4) To address issues of mutual concern between AABP, livestock producers,
hoof trimmers, and regulatory authorities (i.e. Extra-Label Drug Use)
regarding the care and treatment of lameness conditions.
(5) To encourage development of continuing education programs on lameness
for bovine practitioners, hoof trimmers, livestock producers, and others
with an interest in bovine foot and leg care.
(6) To keep the membership of AABP and others informed of specific educational
opportunities and programs on the topic of foot care (such as the International
Symposium on Lameness in Ruminants to be held in Orlando, Florida in
January of 2002, in conjunction with the North American Veterinary Conference).
(7) To serve as a resource to the AABP program planning committee and
others who may desire suggestions on topics and speakers for educational
programs locally, statewide or nationally.
(8) To work cooperatively with the current standing committees of AABP
in the transfer of pertinent information regarding lameness and issues
such as housing and cow comfort, nutrition and feeding management, animal
welfare, etc.
(9) To encourage Colleges of Veterinary Medicine throughout North America
to provide students with an appropriate level (or amount) of information
in their curricula on the topic of bovine lameness treatment and control
(10) To promote research in bovine lameness by encouraging increased
funding for investigations dealing with problems of locomotion in cattle
through governmental agencies and private industry
Membership
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Jason B. Osterstock |
2009 |
2 |
| Mark J. Thomas |
2010 |
2 |
| Renee Dewell |
2009 |
1 |
| Michael B. Capel |
Chair 2008 |
2 |
| Israel P. Isenberg |
2010 |
2 |
| James Q. Robinson |
2009 |
1 |
| Glenn M. Rogers |
Vice Chair |
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| Ben W. Wileman |
2011 |
1 |
| Callie Willingham |
2010 |
1 |
The MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE shall have the following charges/responsibilities:
General Membership
1. Make recommendations to the Board of Directors (BOD) on eligibility
requirements, benefits, services offered to, and recruitment of the
membership.
2. Field suggestions and concerns from the membership body and summarize
them into action steps for the BOD.
3. Develop and distribute AABP membership brochure.
4. Maintain database on membership demographics and specialty breakdown.
a. Address concerns/issues with changing demographics to ensure that
we meet the needs of all our members
b. Relay membership concerns to the committee and BOD
Student Membership
1. Effectively communicate with colleges and students with respect to
AABP awards, benefits, programs, and other opportunities that benefit
students.
2. Foster student and recent graduate involvement in the organization
in an effort to groom future leaders.
3. Relay student concerns back to the committee and board.
4. Organize and administer the following programs:
a. Student Externship Program
b. Student Case Presentation
c. Student AABP Programs
d. SCAVMA interactions
e. Prevet Society interactions
f. Education Fund
g. Veterinary Student Recognition Award (advertise only)
h. Amstutz Scholarship (advertise only)
International Membership
1. Communicate with international members in an effort to foster relationships
and meet the needs and concerns of our international members.
2. Relay concerns back to the BOD and suggest any necessary corrective
action.
Milk Quality and Udder Health
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Pat Gorden (Chair) |
2009 |
2 |
| Kevin L. Anderson |
2010 |
1 |
| Wesley N. Arnett |
2009 |
1 |
| Cindy L. Burnsteel |
2010 |
2 |
| Angela M. Daniels |
2009 |
2 |
| Alfred D. Harper |
2010 |
1 |
| Jorgen Katholm |
2010 |
1 |
| Daniel H. McDermid |
2008 |
2 |
| Bradley W. Mills |
2010 |
2 |
| Frederick J. Muller |
2008 |
1 |
| Gary D. Neubauer |
2010 |
1 |
| Niels Randel Nyengaard |
2010 |
1 |
| Jerry R. Roberson |
2010 |
1 |
| Ronald L. Terra |
2010 |
1 |
| Linda L. Tikofsky |
2008 |
1 |
| Mark J. Van Der List |
2009 |
1 |
| John R. Wenz |
2008 |
2 |
| J. Drexel Wheeler |
2009 |
1 |
This committee shall apprise
the Board and Membership with regard to issues pertaining to bovine
udder health, milk quality, milk residue avoidance and food safety of
milk products. The committee shall ensure that an appropriate liaison
exists with NMC (formerly known as the National Mastitis Council), and
the milk quality committees of other specialty organizations, and that
recommendations are made to the AABP Program Committee with regard to
topics and speakers relating to udder health, milk quality, milk residue
avoidance, and milk product food safety for the annual meeting and other
continuing education opportunities for AABP members. In addition, the
committee shall provide abstracted research reports and/or original
articles for printing in the AABP newsletter.
Nutrition
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Bill Stone (Chair) |
2008 |
1 |
| William J. Seglar (Vice Chair) |
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| Earl Aalseth |
2009 |
2 |
| Raymond M. Cerniga |
2008 |
1 |
| Patrick M.R. Comyn |
2008 |
1 |
| Rodney L. Friesen |
2008 |
2 |
| Gregg Hanzlicek |
2010 |
2 |
| W. Mark Hilton |
2010 |
1 |
| Kevin D. Hoogendoorn |
2009 |
1 |
| Phillip Jardon |
2008 |
2 |
| Gordon A. Jones |
2008 |
1 |
| Richard C. Koritansky |
2008 |
1 |
| John P. Maas |
2010 |
1 |
| Hilda M. Mitchell |
2010 |
2 |
| Steven C. Moreland |
2008 |
1 |
| Michael Neumayer |
2009 |
1 |
| Robert E. Parker |
2010 |
2 |
| William J. Prokop |
2010 |
2 |
| Bob B. Sager |
2008 |
1 |
| Jonathan Townsend |
2009 |
1 |
| David E. Weber |
2009 |
1 |
This committee shall apprise
the Board and membership with regard to issues pertaining to bovine
nutrition in all sectors including feedlot, cow-calf and dairy. The
committee will be called upon by the AABP Program Committee to recommend
appropriate nutrition topics and speakers for the annual meeting. In
addition, it will provide abstracted research reports and/or original
articles for printing in the AABP newsletter and seek to influence and
promote the incorporation of nutrition into the veterinary curriculum
in North American veterinary colleges. Finally, the committee shall
ensure the continued AABP representation on the American Feed Industry
Association's Nutrition Council and formulate and provide recommendations
to the Board.
Pharmaceutical and Biologic
Issues
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Virginia Fajt (Chair) |
2008 |
1 |
| John A. Schnackel (Vice Chair) |
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| Rodney Christmas |
2010 |
1 |
| Dana J. Cole |
2009 |
2 |
| John M. Davidson |
2010 |
1 |
| Kathleen Ewert |
2010 |
2 |
| Jo Fisher |
2009 |
1 |
| K. Fred Gingrich II |
2010 |
1 |
| Janet Helms |
2010 |
1 |
| Jason E. Lombard |
2008 |
2 |
| Paul Rapnicki |
2010 |
1 |
| Daniel B. Tracy |
2008 |
1 |
| Dennis P. Wages |
2008 |
1 |
| Sarah Wagner |
2008 |
2 |
This committee shall apprise
the Board and membership on all drug related and residue avoidance issues.
The responsibility of this committee is to:
1) monitor and review those issues of interest and significance to the
Board on all animal drug and residue issues;
2) assure that liaison and cooperation shall exist with the AVMA through
its Divisions' Staff, Councils and Committees;
3) assure that liaison exists with appropriate Federal and/or State
agencies, bureaus, and organizations that deal with animal drug and
residue issues;
4) provide an identifiable and responsible body with which the pharmaceutical
industries, other allied veterinary and professional organizations,
and commodity and special interest groups can interact on issues relating
to animal drugs and residues;
5) formulate and provide recommendations to the Board on animal drug
and residue issues to which AABP action or reaction may be in the best
interest of the association.
Reproduction
| Name |
Term
End |
Term
Num |
| Michael W. Overton (Chair) |
2008 |
2 |
| John Lee (Vice Chair) |
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| Douglas Braun |
2010 |
1 |
| Gabriel Calderon |
2008 |
1 |
| Jill D. Colloton |
2008 |
1 |
| Russ Daly |
2010 |
1 |
| Steve Eicker |
2008 |
2 |
| Julie A. Gard |
2009 |
2 |
| Thomas W. Graham |
2009 |
1 |
| Charles S. Gue |
2009 |
1 |
| Randall H. Hinshaw |
2009 |
1 |
| Cynthia J. Johnson |
2008 |
1 |
| Bob Larson |
2009 |
2 |
| Neil A. Michael |
2008 |
2 |
| Jose Molina |
2009 |
1 |
| Frederico Moreira |
2010 |
2 |
| Jan Muskens |
2010 |
1 |
| Arun P. Phatak |
2009 |
1 |
| John C. Rodgers |
2010 |
1 |
| Rafael R. Rodriguez |
2008 |
1 |
| Kath Rooney |
2009 |
1 |
| Jon R. Schmidt |
2009 |
1 |
| Robert J. Van Saun |
2010 |
2 |
This committee shall be an
educational resource to the Board and membership on all matters relating
to reproduction. The committee shall work closely with the Society for
Theriogenology, the National Association of Animal Breeders, the National
Cattlemen's Association and other similar organizations, and the Dairy
Record Processing Centres for the development of standardized nomenclature
and performance indices. Finally, the Committee shall provide abstracted
research reports and/or original articles for printing in the newsletter
and will recommend to the AABP Program Committee appropriate reproduction
topics and speakers for the annual meetings.
