@article{heller_stebbins_reynolds_hauck_2005, title={A retrospective study of 87 cases of canine soft tissue sarcomas, 1986-2001}, volume={3}, ISBN={1542-2666}, number={2}, journal={International Journal of Applied Research in Veterinary Medicine}, author={Heller, D. A. and Stebbins, M. E. and Reynolds, T. L. and Hauck, M. L.}, year={2005}, pages={81–87} }
 @article{wang_mathews_robertson_stebbins_trumpatori_2005, title={The effects of patient positioning and slice selection on canine acetabular angle assessment with computed tomography}, volume={46}, ISSN={1058-8183 1740-8261}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.2005.00007.x}, DOI={10.1111/j.1740-8261.2005.00007.x}, abstractNote={Acetabular angles (AAs) and dorsal acetabular rim angles acquired by computed tomographic (CT) imaging have been used to assess patient response to juvenile pubic symphysiodesis surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of patient positioning and slice selection on these angles, and an attempt was made to devise a repeatable method of measuring these angles that would eliminate positioning effects. We found significant variation in AAs with small differences in pelvic tilt and slice selection. Dorsal acetabular rim angles were not affected. As a result of positioning differences from one CT study to the next, every attempt should be made to standardize pelvic tilt, or eliminate its effect on AAs by standardizing gantry angle in relation to an anatomic landmark that will not change over time. The floor of the sacral vertebral canal may be a reasonable landmark for this purpose and deserves further study.}, number={1}, journal={Veterinary Radiology <html_ent glyph="@amp;" ascii="&"/> Ultrasound}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Wang, Sandy I. and Mathews, Kyle G. and Robertson, Ian D. and Stebbins, Marty and Trumpatori, Brian J.}, year={2005}, month={Jan}, pages={39–43} }
 @article{mathews_roe_stebbins_barnes_mente_2004, title={Biomechanical evaluation of suture pullout from canine arytenoid cartilages: Effects of hole diameter, suture configuration, suture size, and distraction rate}, volume={33}, ISSN={["0161-3499"]}, DOI={10.1111/j.1532-950X.2004.04029.x}, abstractNote={Objective— To evaluate the mechanical properties of canine arytenoid cartilage–suture constructs. Study Design— Experimental study. Sample Population— Eighty canine cadaveric larynges. Methods— Arytenoid cartilage–suture constructs were loaded to failure on a materials testing machine. The effect of hole size, suture configuration, suture size, and rate of distraction on load at failure, displacement at failure, energy to failure, and construct stiffness were evaluated. Polypropylene sutures were used exclusively. Specific variables evaluated were: (1) hole size—SH needle, 22, 20, and 18 ga hypodermic needles; (2) suture configurations—single dorsal and ventral articular sutures, double sutures, horizontal mattress, locking loop, and single non‐articular sutures; (3) suture size—1, 0, 2‐0, and 3‐0; and (4) distraction rate—0.83 and 36.66 mm/s. Results— Hole size had no effect on any biomechanical variable. Double suture and horizontal mattress configurations had the highest median load and energy at failure. Single dorsal suture configurations that did not include the arcuate crest had the lowest median load at failure. Larger suture sizes tended to result in stiffer constructs. Cartilage–suture constructs behaved in a viscoelastic manner where load at failure, energy at failure, and stiffness increased when distraction rate was increased, whereas displacement at failure did not. Most constructs failed by suture pullout regardless of distraction rate, although 50% of horizontal mattress configurations failed by avulsion of the muscular process. Conclusion— Suture and hole sizes appear to have few effects on the biomechanical performance of arytenoid–suture constructs. Double‐suture and horizontal mattress suture patterns had the best overall mechanical properties for arytenoid lateralization. Single‐suture techniques, which do not incorporate the arcuate crest, were biomechanically inferior. Clinical Relevance— Cumbersome large‐diameter sutures offer no advantage over smaller sutures when performing arytenoid lateralization. The cross‐sectional geometry of the muscular process should be taken into account when placing sutures in the arytenoid cartilages. Single‐suture techniques that do not incorporate the arcuate crest should be avoided.}, number={3}, journal={VETERINARY SURGERY}, author={Mathews, KG and Roe, S and Stebbins, M and Barnes, R and Mente, PL}, year={2004}, pages={191–199} }
 @article{breitschwerdt_blann_stebbins_munana_davidson_jackson_willard_2004, title={Clinicopathological abnormalities and treatment response in 24 dogs seroreactive to Bartonella vinsonii (berkhoffii) antigens}, volume={40}, ISSN={["0587-2871"]}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-1842839032&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, DOI={10.5326/0400092}, abstractNote={Bartonella vinsonii (B. vinsonii) subspecies berkhoffii is a recently recognized cause of endocarditis, myocarditis, and granulomatous disease in dogs. In an effort to elucidate other potential disease manifestations, the case records of 24 dogs that were seroreactive to B. vinsonii (berkhoffii) antigens were studied retrospectively. Diagnoses included immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, neutrophilic or granulomatous meningoencephalitis, neutrophilic polyarthritis, cutaneous vasculitis, and uveitis. Repeated B. vinsonii (berkhoffii) antibody titers became negative after treatment. This study indicates that a diverse spectrum of disease manifestations and clinicopathological abnormalities can be detected in dogs that are seroreactive to B. vinsonii (berkhoffii) antigens.}, number={2}, journal={JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Breitschwerdt, EB and Blann, KR and Stebbins, ME and Munana, KR and Davidson, MG and Jackson, HA and Willard, MD}, year={2004}, pages={92–101} }
 @article{foster_gookin_poore_stebbins_levy_2004, title={Outcome of cats with diarrhea and Tritrichomonas foetus infection}, volume={225}, ISSN={["1943-569X"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.2004.225.888}, DOI={10.2460/javma.2004.225.888}, abstractNote={Abstract Objective —To determine the long-term outcome of cats infected with Tritrichomonas foetus and identify treatment and management strategies influencing resolution of infection or associated diarrhea. Design —Prospective study. Sample Population —26 cats with T foetus -associated diarrhea at least 22 months prior to the study. Procedure —A standardized survey regarding clinical course and management was administered to owners of cats with T foetus infection and associated diarrhea. Fecal samples were obtained from each cat; the presence of T foetus was assessed via microscopic examination of smears, culture in commercial media, and polymerase chain reaction amplification of T foetus rDNA involving species-specific primers. Results —Survey responses were obtained from owners of all 26 cats. Twenty-three cats had complete resolution of diarrhea a median of 9 months after onset. Analysis of fecal samples obtained from 22 cats revealed persistent T foetus infection in 12, with a median of 39 months after resolution of diarrhea. History of implementation of a dietary change, treatment with paromomycin, or higher numbers of cats in the household was associated with significantly longer duration of time to resolution of diarrhea. Conclusions and Clinical Relevance —Results suggested chronic T foetus -associated diarrhea in most cats is likely to resolve spontaneously within 2 years of onset. Chronic infection with T foetus (without clinical signs) after resolution of diarrhea appears to be common. Although often temporarily effective in decreasing severity of diarrhea, attempts to treat cats with T foetus infection may result in prolongation of time to resolution of diarrhea. ( J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;225:888–892)}, number={6}, journal={JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Foster, DM and Gookin, JL and Poore, MF and Stebbins, ME and Levy, MG}, year={2004}, month={Sep}, pages={888–892} }
 @article{gookin_stebbins_hunt_burlone_fulton_hochel_talaat_poore_levy_2004, title={Prevalence of and risk factors for feline Tritichomonas foetus and Giardia infection}, volume={42}, ISSN={["1098-660X"]}, DOI={10.1128/JCM.42.6.2707-2710.2004}, abstractNote={Data were gathered for 117 cats from 89 catteries at an international cat show to examine prevalence and risk factors for feline Tritrichomonas foetus and Giardia infection. Prevalence of T. foetus was 31% among cats (36 out of 117) and catteries (28 out of 89) based on results of fecal smear examination (5 out of 36), fecal culture in modified Diamond's medium (9 out of 36), fecal culture in In Pouch TF medium (20 out of 36), or PCR amplification of the ribosomal RNA gene from feces with T. foetus-specific primers (34 out of 36). Catteries in which T. foetus was identified were more likely to have had a recent history of diarrhea, historical diagnosis of coccidia infection in adult cats, and a decreased number of square feet of facility per cat. Evidence did not exist for the ongoing transmission of T. foetus by water, food, or contact with other species.}, number={6}, journal={JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY}, author={Gookin, JL and Stebbins, ME and Hunt, E and Burlone, K and Fulton, M and Hochel, R and Talaat, M and Poore, M and Levy, MG}, year={2004}, month={Jun}, pages={2707–2710} }
 @article{steelman-szymeczek_stebbins_hardie_2003, title={Clinical evaluation of a right-sided prophylactic gastropexy via a grid approach}, volume={39}, ISSN={["0587-2871"]}, DOI={10.5326/0390397}, abstractNote={A new technique is described for a prophylactic incisional gastropexy via a right-sided grid approach (i.e., minilaparotomy). A pilot study showed comparable tensile strength between a traditional ventral midline approach and the grid approach. Six client-owned dogs were selected for the procedure. Four weeks postoperatively, a barium gastrogram was performed to assess stomach/gastropexy position. Complications included a seroma and postoperative discomfort. This technique should be considered for any at-risk breed that is not overweight. The right-sided grid approach to a prophylactic gastropexy was less invasive than a ventral midline approach and resulted in a stable gastropexy at 4 weeks postoperatively in five of six dogs.}, number={4}, journal={JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Steelman-Szymeczek, SM and Stebbins, ME and Hardie, EM}, year={2003}, pages={397–402} }
 @article{baroni_matthias_marcellin-little_vezzoni_stebbins_2003, title={Comparison of radiographic assessments of the tibial plateau slope in dogs}, volume={64}, ISSN={["0002-9645"]}, DOI={10.2460/ajvr.2003.64.586}, abstractNote={Abstract Objectives —To evaluate the accuracy of 2 radiographic methods used to assess tibial plateau slope (TPS) in dogs and evaluate effects of film digitization and radiographic beam placement on TPS measurements. Sample Population —16 hind limbs from dog cadavers weighing > 20 kg. Procedures —Radiographs of tibiae were made with the radiographic beam centered over the stifle joint and midshaft of the tibia. Tibiae were collected, the femorotibial contact area was determined, and slope of the medial tibial condyle in relation to the tibial shaft was measured. Radiographs were digitized. Slope of the medial tibial condyle was measured on printed and digitized radiographs read in random order by 6 examiners unaware of anatomic measurements. Three examiners used a conventional measuring technique, and 3 examiners used an alternative measuring technique. Results —Anatomic measurements were significantly higher than radiographic measurements made by use of the conventional interpretation method but did not differ from radiographic measurements made by use of the alternate method. Measurements from printed radiographs were lower than measurements from digitized radiographs for the 4 most experienced examiners. Conclusions and Clinical Relevance —Measurements made by use of a line tangential to the cranial, linear portion of the medial tibial condyle at the femorotibial contact point were accurate measurements of the anatomic TPS. Measurements made by use of the conventional TPS measurement method underestimated the anatomic TPS. Measurements made on digitized radiographs were typically more accurate than measurements made on printed radiographs. ( Am J Vet Res 2003;64:586–589)}, number={5}, journal={AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH}, author={Baroni, E and Matthias, RR and Marcellin-Little, DJ and Vezzoni, A and Stebbins, ME}, year={2003}, month={May}, pages={586–589} }
 @article{hawkins_basseches_berry_stebbins_ferris_2003, title={Demographic, clinical, and radiographic features of bronchiectasis in dogs: 316 cases (1988-2000)}, volume={223}, DOI={10.2460/javma.2003.223.1628}, abstractNote={Abstract Objective —To determine demographic, clinical, and radiographic features of bronchiectasis in dogs. Design —Retrospective study. Animals —289 dogs identified through the Veterinary Medical Database (VMDB) and 27 dogs examined at the North Carolina State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Procedure —Demographic characteristics of dogs identified through the VMDB were compared with characteristics of the entire population of dogs entered in the VMDB. Medical records of dogs examined at the teaching hospital were reviewed; the diagnosis was confirmed through review of thoracic radiographs. Results —Analysis of data from the VMDB indicated that American Cocker Spaniels, West Highland White Terriers, Miniature Poodles, Siberian Huskies, English Springer Spaniels, and dogs > 10 years old had an increased risk of bronchiectasis. Among dogs examined at the teaching hospital, coughing was the most common clinical sign. There was evidence for excessive airway mucus but not hemorrhage. A variety of bacterial organisms were isolated from tracheal wash and bronchoalveolar lavage samples. On thoracic radiographs, cylindrical bronchiectasis, generalized disease, and right cranial lung lobe involvement were most common. Seven of 14 dogs for which follow-up radiographs were available did not have any progression of radiographic lesions. Median duration of clinical signs prior to diagnosis of bronchiectasis was 9 months (range, 1 day to 10 years). Median survival time was 16 months (range, 2 days to 72 months). Conclusions and Clinical Relevance —Results suggest that despite substantial clinical abnormalities, dogs with bronchiectasis may survive for years. Certain purebred dogs and older dogs may have an increased risk of developing bronchiectasis. ( J Am Vet Med Assoc 2003;223:1628–1635)}, number={11}, journal={JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Hawkins, EC and Basseches, J and Berry, CR and Stebbins, ME and Ferris, KK}, year={2003}, month={Dec}, pages={1628–1635} }
 @article{savary-bataille_bunch_spaulding_jackson_mac law_stebbins_2003, title={Percutaneous ultrasound-guided cholecystocentesis in healthy cats}, volume={17}, ISSN={["1939-1676"]}, DOI={10.1892/0891-6640(2003)017<0298:PUCIHC>2.3.CO;2}, number={3}, journal={JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE}, author={Savary-Bataille, KCM and Bunch, SE and Spaulding, KA and Jackson, MW and Mac Law, J and Stebbins, ME}, year={2003}, pages={298–303} }
 @article{birkenheuer_levy_stebbins_poore_breitschwerdt_2003, title={Serosurvey of antiBabesia antibodies in stray dogs and American pit bull terriers and American Staffordshire terriers from North Carolina}, volume={39}, ISSN={["0587-2871"]}, DOI={10.5326/0390551}, abstractNote={Stray dogs (n=359) and kennel dogs (n=149) from North Carolina were tested for evidence of antiBabesia antibodies. AntiBabesia antibodies were detected in 21/359 and 22/149 of the stray and kennel dogs, respectively. A total of 57 dogs from both groups were tested for babesiasis by light microscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Babesia deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was detected in 3/28 of the stray dogs and 14/29 of the kennel dogs. When Babesia DNA was detected by PCR, the species-specific PCR results differed from the Babesia species antibody titer results in 6/17 of the PCR-positive dogs. There was no association between antiBabesia antibodies and the presence of ticks. There are currently Babesia gibsoni epizootics affecting American pit bull terrier kennels.}, number={6}, journal={JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Birkenheuer, AJ and Levy, MG and Stebbins, M and Poore, M and Breitschwerdt, E}, year={2003}, pages={551–557} }
 @article{gookin_foster_poore_stebbins_levy_2003, title={Use of a commercially available culture system for diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus infection in cats}, volume={222}, url={https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.2003.222.1376}, DOI={10.2460/javma.2003.222.1376}, abstractNote={Abstract Objective —To evaluate the efficacy of and optimize a commercially available culture system for sensitive and specific in-clinic culture of Tritrichomonas foetus from cat feces. Design —Prospective study. Sample Population —Samples of freshly voided feces from 117 purebred cats and pure cultures of T foetus obtained from a cat with chronic diarrhea. Procedure —Optimal conditions for use of the culture system, such as quantity of fecal inoculum (0.025 to 0.2 g) and cultivation temperature (25 or 37°C [98.6 or 77.0°F]), were determined. Specificity of the system was examined by attempted culture of Giardia lamblia and Pentatrichomonas hominis . Sensitivity of the system to detect T foetus was determined by inoculation of culture system pouches with serially diluted T foetus suspensions with and without feces. Results —Detection limit of the culture system was 1 and 1,000 T foetus organisms without and with feces from cats, respectively. Optimal fecal inoculum was < 0.1 g of feces. At 37°C, cultures yielded positive results in 24 hours; organisms remained viable for 1 to 6 days, and bacterial overgrowth was common. At 25°C, cultures yielded positive results in 1 to 11 days; organisms were long-lived, and bacterial overgrowth was uncommon. Neither G lamblia or P hominis survived in the culture system. Conclusions and Clinical Relevance —The culture system was sensitive and specific for culture of T foetus in feces of cats. Performance was optimal when test kits were inoculated with ≤ 0.1 g of freshly voided feces and cultured at 25°C. ( J Am Vet Med Assoc 2003;222:1376–1379)}, number={10}, journal={JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Gookin, JL and Foster, DM and Poore, MF and Stebbins, ME and Levy, MG}, year={2003}, month={May}, pages={1376–1379} }
 @article{withers_correa_morrow_stebbins_seriwatana_webster_boak_vaughn_2002, title={Antibody levels to hepatitis E virus in North Carolina swine workers, non-swine workers, swine, and murids}, volume={66}, ISSN={["0002-9637"]}, DOI={10.4269/ajtmh.2002.66.384}, abstractNote={In a cross-sectional serosurvey, eastern North Carolina swine workers (n = 165) were compared with non-swine workers (127) for the presence of antibodies to hepatitis E virus as measured by a quantitative immunoglobulin enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Using a cutoff of 20 Walter Reed U/ml, swine-exposed subjects had a 4.5-fold higher antibody prevalence (10.9%) than unexposed subjects (2.4%). No evidence of past clinical hepatitis E or unexplained jaundice could be elicited. Swine (84) and mice (61), from farm sites in the same region as exposed subjects, were also tested. Antibody prevalence in swine (overall = 34.5%) varied widely (10.0-91.7%) according to site, but no antibody was detected in mice. Our data contribute to the accumulating evidence that hepatitis E may be a zoonosis and specifically to the concept of it as an occupational infection of livestock workers.}, number={4}, journal={AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE}, author={Withers, MR and Correa, MT and Morrow, M and Stebbins, ME and Seriwatana, J and Webster, WD and Boak, MB and Vaughn, DW}, year={2002}, month={Apr}, pages={384–388} }
 @article{brenner_lewbart_stebbins_herman_2002, title={Health survey of wild and captive bog turtles (Clemmys muhlenbergii) in North Carolina and Virginia}, volume={33}, DOI={10.1638/1042-7260(2002)033[0311:hsowac]2.0.co;2}, abstractNote={Blood samples, fecal samples, and cloacal swabs were collected from 42 bog turtles (Clemmys muhlenbergii), including 14 wild males, 22 wild females, three captive males, and three captive females, in Virginia and North Carolina, USA. Samples were analyzed for hematologic and plasma chemistry values, Mycoplasma sp. antibodies, intestinal parasites, and normal cloacal flora.}, number={4}, journal={Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine}, author={Brenner, D. and Lewbart, Gregory and Stebbins, M. and Herman, D. W.}, year={2002}, pages={311–316} }
 @article{haudiquet_marcellin-little_stebbins_2002, title={Use of the distomedial-proximolateral oblique radiographic view of the elbow joint for examination of the medial coronoid process in dogs}, volume={63}, ISSN={["0002-9645"]}, DOI={10.2460/ajvr.2002.63.1000}, abstractNote={Abstract Objective —To describe and evaluate a new radiographic view of the elbow joint in dogs that would potentially enhance observation of the medial coronoid process (MCP). Sample Population —20 cadaver limbs from 10 dogs and clinical examination of 100 elbow joints of 53 dogs. Procedure —Twenty elbow joints from 10 cadavers were imaged by use of mediolateral, flexed mediolateral, craniocaudal, craniolateral-caudomedial oblique (Cr15L-CdMO), and distomedial-proximolateral oblique (Di35M-PrLO) radiographic views before and after placement of 3 lead pellets placed on the cranial, medial, and craniodistal aspect of the MCP. Three examiners independently reviewed these radiographs. One hundred elbow joints of 53 dogs with forelimb lameness and signs of pain elicited on palpation of the elbow joint were examined. These joints were radiographed and treated by use of arthroscopy. Three examiners independently graded the radiographs. Results —The MCP was identified on all Di35M-PrLO views made during the anatomic study. The Di35M-PrLO view had the largest area under the receiving operating characteristic (ROC) curve for detection of abnormalities of the MCP. Fractured and nonfractured MCP could only be significantly differentiated on Di35M-PrLO and mediolateral views. The Di35M-PrLO view had a higher agreement between examiners than other radiographic views for detection of fractures of the MCP. Conclusion and Clinical Relevance —The Di35M-PrLO view enhances the identification of anomalies and fragmentation of the MCP in dogs, compared with other radiographic views. The Di35M-PrLO view may be of benefit for early screening of dogs potentially affected with elbow dysplasia. ( Am J Vet Res 2002;63:1000–1005)}, number={7}, journal={AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH}, author={Haudiquet, PR and Marcellin-Little, DJ and Stebbins, ME}, year={2002}, month={Jul}, pages={1000–1005} }
 @article{vivrette_stebbins_martin_dooley_cross_2001, title={Cardiorespiratory and thermoregulatory effects of endophyte-infected fescue in exercising horses}, volume={21}, ISSN={["1542-7412"]}, DOI={10.1016/S0737-0806(01)70094-9}, abstractNote={Prolactin is a hormone with diverse biological effects in various species. The secretion of prolactin in horses is affected by season, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, dopaminergic and antidopaminergic agents, exercise and stressful stimuli, meal feeding, estrogen treatment, and antiopioidergic agents. The need of prolactin for mammary growth and lactation in mares has been elucidated from research on endophyte-infected fescue grazing and its associated problems in late gestation. This has led to the development of treatments for fescue toxicity and protocols for inducing lactation in nonpregnant mares. Treatment with prolactin has demonstrated that it is involved with the shedding of the winter coat in spring (increasing concentrations) and likely with the growth of the winter coat in the fall (decreasing concentrations). Prolactin secretion is highly correlated with the photoperiod and is low in winter and high in summer. The coincidence of rising prolactin concentrations in blood with the onset of ovarian activity during the spring transition period in mares led to research showing that prolactin treatment, or inducement of high prolactin secretion by means of antidopaminergic agents, in winter can induce ovarian activity and ovulation in seasonally anovulatory mares. The combination of a small amount of estrogen in addition to an antidopaminergic agent has been shown to produce a synergy resulting in very high prolactin concentrations in blood. The results of 39 years of research on equine prolactin illustrate nicely how the gradual accumulation of knowledge derived from basic research questions can generate applied solutions to real-world problems.}, number={2}, journal={JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE}, author={Vivrette, S and Stebbins, ME and Martin, O and Dooley, K and Cross, D}, year={2001}, month={Feb}, pages={65–67} }
 @article{dickerson_page_ladue_hauck_thrall_stebbins_price_2001, title={Retrospective analysis of axial skeleton osteosarcoma in 22 large-breed dogs}, volume={15}, ISSN={["0891-6640"]}, DOI={10.1892/0891-6640(2001)015<0120:RAOASO>2.3.CO;2}, abstractNote={Medical-records of 22 large-breed dogs (>15 kg) with osteosarcoma (OSA) of the axial skeleton were reviewed to determine prevalence of metastasis and survival associated with this neoplasm. All dogs were treated with more than 1 mode of therapy including palliative radiation (n = 12), definitive radiation (n = 8), surgery (n = 7), chemotherapy (n = 12), or some combination of these therapies. Metastasis was documented in 10 of 22 dogs (46%), and the median survival for all dogs was 137 days. Primary cause of death was local tumor recurrence (54%). Breed (retriever versus purebred versus mixed-breed survival was 100, 182, and 264 days, respectively) and radiation therapy protocol (survival in dogs treated with palliative radiation therapy versus those treated with definitive radiation therapy was 79 and 265 days, respectively) were significantly related to survival (P < .05). Prevalence of metastasis and median survival for large-breed dogs with axial skeleton OSA seems to be similar to that reported for large-breed dogs with appendicular skeleton OSA. Definitive radiation therapy may have a role in the treatment of axial skeleton osteosarcoma.}, number={2}, journal={JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE}, author={Dickerson, ME and Page, RL and LaDue, TA and Hauck, ML and Thrall, DE and Stebbins, ME and Price, GS}, year={2001}, pages={120–124} }
 @article{peplow_correa-prisant_stebbins_jones_davies_1999, title={Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of three Salmonella rapid detection kits using fresh and frozen poultry environmental samples versus those of standard plating}, volume={65}, number={3}, journal={Applied and Environmental Microbiology}, author={Peplow, M. O. and Correa-Prisant, M. and Stebbins, M. E. and Jones, F. and Davies, P.}, year={1999}, pages={1055–1060} }
 @article{stebbins_berkhoff_corbett_1992, title={Epidemiological studies of Congo red Escherichia coli in broiler chickens}, volume={56}, number={3}, journal={Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research}, author={Stebbins, M. E. and Berkhoff, H. A. and Corbett, W. T.}, year={1992}, pages={220} }