It’s time for my favorite editorial of the year—announcement of our third annual Journal Awards for articles published in 2023 by veterinary students, interns, or residents. We were honored to have received more than 60 nominations, and the competition was intense! Nominated articles were reviewed by a panel from our Associate Editor Board and ranked on the basis of potential impact and clinical relevance.
We believe in supporting emerging authors and their mentoring teams, and when appraised of the nomination pool, AVMA CEO Dr. Janet Donlin agreed to double the number of awards for this talented group. So, for the first time, we awarded 2 authors in each of the student, intern, and resident categories for your AVMA journals, JAVMA and AJVR.
It is my sincere pleasure to announce the recipients of the 2024 JAVMA and AJVR Journal Awards. If you know a member of an authoring team, please take the time to reach out and congratulate them on their accomplishment.
JAVMA Students
Mary M. Snipes—University of Georgia
Acute kidney injury is common in dogs with septic peritonitis and is associated with increased mortality
Coauthors: Chad W. Schmiedt, Bianca N. Lourenço, Janet A. Grimes, Mandy L. Wallace, Brian J. Sutherland, and Benjamin M. Brainard
Nominator: Chad W. Schmeidt
Yi Pan—University of Missouri
Addition of two full-thickness simple interrupted sutures to standard incisional gastropexy increases gastropexy biomechanical strength
Coauthors: F. A. Mann, Colette Wagner-Mann, and R. A. Winholtz
Nominator: F. A. Mann
Widmaier B. Francillon—The Ohio State University
Clinician prescribing practices for managing canine idiopathic acute diarrhea are not evidence based
Coauthors: Jenessa A. Winston, Megan E. Schreeg, M. Leanne Lilly, Valerie J. Parker, and Adam J. Rudinsky
Nominator: Adam J. Rudinsky
Macy L. Peterson—University of Wisconsin-Madison
Subcutaneous hydromorphone hydrochloride provides antinociception with transient adverse effects in four-toed hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris)
Coauthors: Christoph Mans and Grayson A. Doss
Nominator: Grayson A. Doss
AJVR Students
Ashlyn C. Heniff—North Carolina State University
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
Coauthors: Olivia A. Petritz, Rachel G. Carpenter, Gregory A. Lewbart, and Julie A. Balko
Nominator: Olivia A. Petritz
Catarina A. Bianchi—University of California-Davis
FGF4L2 retrogene copy number is associated with intervertebral disc calcification and vertebral geometry in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers
Coauthors: Denis J. Marcellin-Little, Peter J. Dickinson, Tanya C. Garcia, Chai-Fei Li, Kevin Batcher, and Dannika L. Bannasch
Nominator: Denis J. Marcellin-Little
Lilli Heinen—Kansas State University
Evaluation of predictive models to determine final outcome for feedlot cattle based on information available at first treatment for bovine respiratory disease
Coauthors: Brad J. White, David E. Amrine, and Robert L. Larson
Nominator: Brad J. White
Jessica N. Forbes—Colorado State University
A vessel sealing device and an ultrasonic dissector are equally effective and safe for single port laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs
Coauthor: Eric Monnet
Nominator: Eric Monnet
JAVMA Interns
Camille Andrews—University of Florida
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
Coauthors: Rachel Williams and Marie Burneko
Nominator: Rachel Williams
Jared L. Crofts—University of Pennsylvania
Increased incidence and shift in the location of gunshot wound injuries in dogs and cats during the COVID-19 pandemic
Coauthors: Bridget Radtke, Nolan V. Chalifoux, and Erica L. Reineke
Nominator: Erica L. Reineke
Julia J. Sevy—Iowa State University
Abdominal computed tomography and exploratory laparotomy have high agreement in dogs with surgical disease
Coauthors: Robin White, Shannon M. Pyle, and Adrien Aertsens
Nominator: Julia J. Sevy
Rachel Naghi—University of Florida
Acellular fish skin may be used to facilitate wound healing following wide surgical tumor excision in dogs: a prospective case series
Coauthors: Elizabeth A. Maxwell, Alyssa J. Carrillo, Judith Bertran, and Carlos H. De Mello Souza
Nominator: Elizabeth A. Maxwell
AJVR Interns
Barbara K. Linnehan—National Marine Mammal Foundation and Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
Normal pre- and post-prandial bile acids and protein C values vary by age in harbor seal pups (Phoca vitulina richardsi) undergoing rehabilitation
Coauthors: Jenelle E. Leedam, David A. S. Rosen, and Martin Haulena
Nominator: Martin Haulena
Caroline Billings—University of Missouri
Hyperthyroid cats have altered pulmonary arterial hemodynamics but rarely have intermediate or high probability of pulmonary hypertension
Coauthors: Carol Reinero, Isabelle Masseau, Jennifer Bryant, and Kelly Wiggen
Nominator: Kelly Wiggen
David J. Minich—Indianapolis Zoo
Pharmacokinetics of robenacoxib after a single intramuscular dose in smooth dogfish (Mustelus canis)
Coauthors: Melissa A. Fayette and Sherry Cox
Nominator: David J. Minich
JAVMA Residents
Josephine A. Dornbusch—The Ohio State University
A novel two-catheter method for urethral catheterization improves success rates of urethral catheterization in female dogs and cats weighing less than ten kilograms
Coauthors: Page E. Yaxley, Ashley C. Hechler, Julie K. Byron, and Laura E. Selmic
Nominator: Laura E. Selmic
Kyle L. Granger Jr—Colorado State University
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
Coauthors: Liz-Valérie Guieu and Kristin M. Zersen
Nominator: Kristin M. Zersen
Leah P. Hixon—University of Georgia
Bupivacaine liposomal injectable suspension does not provide improved pain control in dogs undergoing abdominal surgery
Coauthors: Mandy L. Wallace, Kate Appleton-Walth, Samantha Shetler, Jacob S. Aiello, Emily Durocher, Candice Cook, Janet A. Grimes, Brian J. Sutherland, and Chad W. Schmiedt
Nominator: Mandy L. Wallace
Natalie A. Rosenstein—Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
Ropinirole has similar efficacy to apomorphine for induction of emesis and removal of foreign and toxic gastric material in dogs
Coauthors: Justine A. Johnson and Kevin S. Kirchofer
Nominator: Natalie A. Rosenstein
AJVR Residents
Danielle L. Hollenbeck—Texas A&M University
Sedation with dexmedetomidine decreases skin perfusion in cats
Coauthors: Bradley T. Simon, Elizabeth M. Scallan, Kelley M. Thieman-Mankin, David R. Miller, Andrew K. Dunn, and Vanna M. Dickerson
Nominator: Vanna M. Dickerson
Rachel L. Pfeifle—Auburn University
Multidose misoprostol pharmacokinetics and its effect on the fecal microbiome in healthy, adult horses
Coauthors: Aaron C. Ericsson, Annette M. McCoy, Dawn M. Boothe, Anne A. Wooldridge, Erin S. Groover, Tamara Sierra-Rodriguez, and Kara M. Lascola
Nominator: Kara M. Lascola
Sarah M. Holm—Cornell University
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
Coauthors: Seth A. Peng, Marlena M. Holter, Bethany P. Cummings, and John P. Loftus
Nominator: John P. Loftus
Zachary C. Ready—University of Illinois
Transmucosal pentobarbital is a successful euthanasia method in pond slider turtles (Trachemys scripta)
Coauthor: Krista Keller
Nominator: Zachary C. Ready
Winners were announced at the AVMA convention in June, earning profession-wide recognition for the authors and their mentors. Recipients also received a Certificate of Achievement and a cash prize of $500.00. Additionally, we will interview the authors on our podcast, Veterinary Vertex (https://avmajournals.avma.org/page/Podcasts). Finally, we will waive the open access fee ($1,250.00 value) for their next manuscript published in JAVMA or AJVR!
This year, Associate Editor Dr. Sarah Wright also made a virtual collection (https://avmajournals.avma.org/page/2024-Journal-Awards-Collection) of the award-winning articles for all to read. I hope you feel the same pride in our profession that we at the AVMA do when you read these articles. If you would like to nominate a student, intern, or resident author for a 2025 award (for manuscripts published in 2024), simply visit our journal home page: https://avmajournals.avma.org/.
It is our privilege to have been trusted by these authoring teams with their work. We look forward to supporting the publishing journey of these emerging authors throughout their careers. Congratulations again to the 2024 Journal Award–winning teams.
Respectfully,
Lisa A. Fortier DVM, PhD, DACVS
Editor-in-Chief, JAVMA and AJVR
Chief Publications Officer, AVMA
References
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Snipes MM, Schmiedt CW, Lourenço BN, et al. Acute kidney injury is common in dogs with septic peritonitis and is associated with increased mortality. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2023;261(11):1–10. doi:10.2460/javma.23.04.0184
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Pan Y, Mann FA, Wagner-Mann C, Winholtz RA. Addition of two full-thickness simple interrupted sutures to standard incisional gastropexy increases gastropexy biomechanical strength. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2023;261(9):1345–1350. doi:10.2460/javma.23.03.0141
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Francillon WB, Winston JA, Schreeg ME, Lilly ML, Parker VJ, Rudinsky AJ. Clinician prescribing practices for managing canine idiopathic acute diarrhea are not evidence based. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2023;261(12):1853–1861. doi:10.2460/javma.23.06.0313
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Peterson ML, Mans C, Doss GA. Subcutaneous hydromorphone hydrochloride provides antinociception with transient adverse effects in four-toed hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris). J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2024;262(4):1–6. doi:10.2460/javma.23.11.0630
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Heniff AC, Petritz OA, Carpenter RG, Lewbart GA, Balko JA. 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. Am J Vet Res. 2024;85(2):ajvr.23.10.0226. doi:10.2460/ajvr.23.10.0226
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Bianchi CA, Marcellin-Little DJ, Dickinson PJ, et al. FGF4L2 retrogene copy number is associated with intervertebral disc calcification and vertebral geometry in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. Am J Vet Res. 2023;84(3):ajvr.22.09.0167. doi:10.2460/ajvr.22.09.0167
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Heinen L, White BJ, Amrine DE, Larson RL. Evaluation of predictive models to determine final outcome for feedlot cattle based on information available at first treatment for bovine respiratory disease. Am J Vet Res. 2023;84(10):1–8. doi:10.2460/ajvr.23.05.0094
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Forbes JN, Monnet E. A vessel sealing device and an ultrasonic dissector are equally effective and safe for single port laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 2023;84(10):1–6. doi:10.2460/ajvr.23.05.0112
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Andrews C, Williams R, Burneko M. 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. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2024;262(1):1–6. doi:10.2460/javma.23.08.0463
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Crofts JL, Radtke B, Chalifoux NV, Reineke EL. Increased incidence and shift in the location of gunshot wound injuries in dogs and cats during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2023;261(12):1862–1866. doi:10.2460/javma.23.06.0317
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Sevy JJ, White R, Pyle SM, Aertsens A. Abdominal computed tomography and exploratory laparotomy have high agreement in dogs with surgical disease. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2024;262(2):226–231. doi:10.2460/javma.23.08.0458
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Naghi R, Maxwell EA, Carrillo AJ, Bertran J, De Mello Souza CH. Acellular fish skin may be used to facilitate wound healing following wide surgical tumor excision in dogs: a prospective case series. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2023;261(10):1547–1554. doi:10.2460/javma.23.03.0157
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Linnehan BK, Leedam JE, Rosen DAS, Haulena M. Normal pre- and post-prandial bile acids and protein C values vary by age in harbor seal pups (Phoca vitulina richardsi) undergoing rehabilitation. Am J Vet Res. 2023;84(7):ajvr.23.03.0057. doi:10.2460/ajvr.23.03.0057
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Billings C, Reinero C, Masseau I, Bryant J, Wiggen K. Hyperthyroid cats have altered pulmonary arterial hemodynamics but rarely have intermediate or high probability of pulmonary hypertension. Am J Vet Res. 2023;84(12):ajvr.23.07.0172. doi:10.2460/ajvr.23.07.0172
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Dornbusch JA, Yaxley PE, Hechler AC, Byron JK, Selmic LA. A novel two-catheter method for urethral catheterization improves success rates of urethral catheterization in female dogs and cats weighing less than ten kilograms. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2023;261(11):1623–1627. doi:10.2460/javma.23.04.0209
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Granger KL Jr, Guieu L-V, Zersen KM. 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. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2024;262(1):1–7. doi:10.2460/javma.23.05.0293
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Hixon LP, Wallace ML, Appleton-Walth K, et al. Bupivacaine liposomal injectable suspension does not provide improved pain control in dogs undergoing abdominal surgery. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2024;262(2):1–9. doi:10.2460/javma.23.05.0271
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Rosenstein NA, Johnson JA, Kirchofer KS. Ropinirole has similar efficacy to apomorphine for induction of emesis and removal of foreign and toxic gastric material in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2023;261(8):1140–1146. doi:10.2460/javma.23.01.0027
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Hollenbeck DL, Simon BT, Scallan EM, et al. Sedation with dexmedetomidine decreases skin perfusion in cats. Am J Vet Res. 2023;84(12):ajvr.23.06.0137. doi:10.2460/ajvr.23.06.0137
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Holm SM, Peng SA, Holter MM, Cummings BP, Loftus JP. 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. Am J Vet Res. 2023;84(4):ajvr.22.10.0174. doi:10.2460/ajvr.22.10.0174
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Ready ZC, Keller K. Transmucosal pentobarbital is a successful euthanasia method in pond slider turtles (Trachemys scripta). Am J Vet Res. 2023;84(7):ajvr.23.01.0011. doi:10.2460/ajvr.23.01.0011
Footnotes
The annual AVMA Journal Awards recognize contributions of students, interns, and residents for manuscripts published in JAVMA or AJVR.
JAVMA Student Award Winners
Mary M. Snipes
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Yi Pan
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Macy L. Peterson
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Not pictured:
Widmaier B. Francillon
AJVR Student Award Winners
Ashlyn C. Heniff
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Catarina A. Bianchi
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Lilli Heinen
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Jessica N. Forbes
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
JAVMA Intern Award Winners
Camille Andrews
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Julia J. Sevy
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Rachel Naghi
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Not pictured:
Jared L. Crofts
AJVR Intern Award Winners
Barbara K. Linnehan
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Caroline Billings
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
David J. Minich
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
JAVMA Resident Award Winners
Josephine A. Dornbusch
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Kyle L. Granger Jr
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Leah P. Hixon
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Natalie A. Rosenstein
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
AJVR Resident Award Winners
Danielle L. Hollenbeck
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Rachel L. Pfeifle
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Sarah M. Holm
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
Zachary C. Ready
Citation: American Journal of Veterinary Research 85, 7; 10.2460/ajvr.85.07.editorial
