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Sam Monticello, M.S., DVM

Professor (Animal Science)

Advisor, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Equine Science

Phone (337) 475-5697

Email: equidoc@cox-internet.com

 Professional Background

President, Veterinary Services, Inc., a professional Veterinary Corporation engaged in the practice of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery since 1966.  Retired from full–time Veterinary practice in 1966.

 Research Involvement

1960 – The use of antibiotics as a Feed Additive in Young Dairy Calves

1985-1990 – The Indications, Implementation and Results of Use of Radioactive Iridium 192 in Neoplasm of the Horse

1990-1992 – The Application of Various Techniques of Interstitial Implants of Catheters in Radiation Therapy of Livestock

1989-1990 – The Use of a Curable New Water Fiberglass Resin in the Repair of Hoor Defects of the Horse.  This technique was Patented (U.S. Patent No. 4,982,797) Monticello cited as inventor by U.S. Patent and Trademark office

1990-1994 – Applications of a New Hoof Repair Tape for 3-M Animal Care Products.  3-M Company, St. Paul Minnesota.  In April, 1991, 3-M purchased production; distributing and marketing rights of Patented Technique sold as, “3-M Hoof Repair Tape”

1997-present – The Development of a New Generation of Fishing Lures, the SOF-TEE Spoon, TM., U.S. Patent. Currently being advertised and marketed nationally.

1996-present – The Development of a Tropical Trans-Dermal Anti-inflammatory Medication Delivery System for Horses

 

Professional Publications, Presentations, Appointments

1960 – American Journal of Dairy Science.  A New Antibiotic for Dairy Calves

1985 – Interstitial Implant (Iridium 192) of Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Horse.  American Endocuritherapy society, Annual National Meeting, Cancun, Mexico December 4, 1985

1989 – The Use of a New Product in the Repair of Hoof Defects in the Horse.  American Association of Equine Practitioners, Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, December 5, 1989.

1994 – First Annual MSU sponsored Southern Farriers Association (MSU/SFA) Seminar for Horseshoers.  June 18, “Vetinary-Farrier Relationship”

1995 – Second Annual MSU/SFA Seminar for Horshoers. June 10, “Pedal Radiology and Practical Farrier Comprehension”

1996 – Third Annual MSU/SFA Seminar for Horseshoers.  June 22, “Medical Complications Involving Hoof Wall Cracks and Their Repair”

1997 – Texas A&M Hoof Project Conference.  January 22, “Developing Positive Relationships between Veterinarians and Farriers”

1997- Fourth Annual MSU/SFA Annual Seminar for Horseshoers.  May 3, “Conformational Related Lameness’s”

1998, 1999 – Visiting Lecturer, Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, “Farrier Science and the Veterinarian”

1977- Present – Adjunct Professor, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, service as Member of Candidate Applications Folder review Committee

1999 – Board of Director, Secretary, Hoof Project Foundation, Dr. David Hood, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, Hoof Project Research Program.

2001 – Invited by LSU Director of Distance Learning to offer a Compressed Video Class throughout the state on Horse Production and Management.

 
Affiliations and Service

American Veterinary Medical Association

American Association of Equine Practitioners

Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (Honorary lifetime member)

Member Equine Practice committee, LVMA (retired)

Calcasieu Parish Veterinary Medical Association (retired)

Licensed Veterinarian State of Louisiana

Licensed Veterinarian State of Texas

International Veterinary Acupuncture Society

Louisiana Cattleman’s Association

Calcasieu Cattleman’s Association

Member, Board of Directors Calcasieu Cattleman’s Association (Past)

Member Board of Directors Southwest Louisiana Livestock Show and Rodeo (Past)

Southwest Louisiana Fishing Club, Past President, Honorary Lifetime member

Coastal Conservation Association

Contraband Flycasters

Krewe de la Famille

Krewe of Barataria