@article{ford_larson_mcclure_schultz_welborn_2017, title={2017 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines}, volume={53}, ISSN={["1547-3317"]}, DOI={10.5326/jaaha-ms-6741}, abstractNote={The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is pleased to introduce this revision of the Canine Vaccination Guidelines published, for the first time, as an online educational resource for the veterinary medical profession. This format will allow for frequent online updates as necessary. The revised AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines offer important updates to the 2011 Guidelines. The content of the Guidelines has been significantly expanded to facilitate efforts by practicing veterinarians to meet patient and client needs in a complex infectious disease environment. The Guidelines are an authoritative source of evidence-based recommendations and expert opinion provided by the AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines Task Force. The Task Force includes individuals with extensive experience in primary care practice, academia, shelter medicine, public health, and veterinary law related to clinical practice.While there is often consensus on which canine vaccines fall into core and noncore categories and when they should be administered, in practice, the vaccination protocol should always be individualized based on the patient’s risk factors, life stage, and lifestyle. For this reason, these Guidelines are not intended to represent a universal vaccination protocol applicable to all dogs. Instead, the Guidelines offer a range of recommendations that will aid practitioners in making rational decisions on vaccine selection for their individual patients.The AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines offer important updates to previously published guidelines as well as new, relevant information that directly impacts the practicing veterinarian:As one of the safest and most cost-effective means of infectious disease prevention, vaccination has long been a focal point of canine practice. This revision of the entire AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines is presented in an online format at aaha.org/CanineVaccinationGuidelines. Termed an “Online Educational Resource,” this iteration of the AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines offers readers immediate accessibility to current, “must-know” information that directly impacts clinical practice on a daily basis.The table on vaccination recommendations in practice is an up-to-date, master reference that functions as a stand-alone resource covering all commercially available canine vaccines licensed in the United States and Canada. Core and noncore vaccines are listed along with recommendations for revaccination intervals and various precautions. The table contains links to sections in the Guidelines that provide additional, relevant detail. This is the only section available in print in JAAHA. The remainder of the sections listed below can be found at aaha.org/CanineVaccinationGuidelines.Rabies vaccines are the only vaccines administered by veterinarians that are required by law. Because rabies laws may vary from state to state (or jurisdictions within states), a new section on rabies vaccination provides access to current state-by-state information on rabies and rabies vaccination law, and regulations that directly impact decisions veterinarians make in practice.Another new section offers recommendations for dogs that are overdue for vaccination. Vaccine-specific guidance is provided for what is often an ambiguous aspect of veterinary practice, i.e., the canine patient that presents with an unknown or out-of-date vaccination history. Recommendations for core and noncore vaccines are presented.Shelter-housed dogs represent a sizeable population of animals at increased risk of exposure to vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. The Guidelines include an updated table on recommendations for vaccination of shelter-housed dogs, including those in long-term housing facilities.Another novel component of the Guidelines is a section on antibody testing (serology) as an adjunct to vaccination. Information is included that addresses not only the indications for testing, but also provides recommended actions based on whether the test results are “positive” or “negative.” Antibody testing represents a selective approach to assessing an individual dog’s response to vaccination. Determination of antibody status is especially relevant for the assessment of patients that have an unknown vaccination history, are overdue for vaccination, those undergoing chemotherapy, those receiving immunosuppressive drugs, as well as patients with a history of vaccine adverse reactions.As noted in the section on legal considerations, veterinarians can exercise some professional discretion in deviating from vaccine label recommendations, such as determining appropriate revaccination intervals based the patient’s risk. On the other hand, the protocol for administering rabies vaccinations is not discretionary. Decisions surrounding the administration of rabies vaccines require strict adherence to statutory requirements.The section on vaccine storage and handling summarizes “must know” information related to the storage and use of vaccines within the practice. Included are tips for avoiding misidentification of vaccines, monitoring storage conditions, and the consequences of subjecting vaccines to out-of-range temperatures. A link to comprehensive Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for proper vaccine storage and handling of vaccines is provided.Immunotherapeutic products represent a rapidly emerging class of biologics licensed for use in veterinary medicine. The Guidelines include a new section entitled therapeutic biologics specifically directed at informing veterinarians about the availability and intended use of these novel adjunctive immune-based therapies.In the section on frequently asked questions, readers will find informative recommendations for dealing with an assortment of commonly encountered, vaccine-related situations seen in clinical practice.The AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines support the implementation of effective, individualized pathways for the prevention of infectious diseases of dogs. Implicit in the Guidelines is the integral role vaccination plays in the veterinary profession’s emphasis on preventive healthcare and regular exams as the foundation of a long, active, and rewarding relationship between pets and their human companions. To read these guidelines in their entirety, visit aaha.org/CanineVaccinationGuidelines.NOTE: Vaccines designated as CORE should be administered to all dogs. However, because exposure risk to vaccine-preventable disease varies, selected NONCORE vaccines may be recommended as CORE in individual practices depending on geographic region, patient lifestyle, age, etc.The following citations apply to the “Vaccination Recommendations—Practice” table.}, number={5}, journal={JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION}, author={Ford, Richard B. and Larson, Laurie J. and McClure, Kent D. and Schultz, Ronald D. and Welborn, Link V.}, year={2017}, pages={243–251} }
 @article{ford_2016, title={WSAVA vaccination guidelines for the dog and the cat}, volume={57}, ISSN={["1748-5827"]}, DOI={10.1111/jsap.12440}, abstractNote={In 1996, a group of academicians and feline practitioners met in an effort to develop vaccination recommendations for cats. At the time, we were concerned with a series of publications highlighting that, at least in some cats, feline leukaemia and rabies vaccines were causally associated with a particularly aggressive form of fibrosarcoma. If recommendations could be written that were consistent with good immunisation practices, yet requiring fewer vaccine doses over the lifetime of the cat, perhaps it would be possible to reduce the risk of what was being called at the time: “vaccine associated sarcoma” (today known as feline injection-site sarcoma or FISS). This work culminated in the first set of Feline Vaccination Guidelines, published in 1998, which included recommendations for administration of fewer doses of vaccine over the lifetime of the cat while introducing terms such as “core” versus “non-core” vaccines. Since then, vaccination guidelines for both dogs and cats have been published for the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Canada and, most recently, Asia. Guidelines for Latin America are under consideration at this time. Clearly, vaccination guidelines have gone global. Also, as this iteration of the WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines highlights, the business of vaccines and vaccination is dynamic and very much subject to change. Scientific updates, regional variations in infectious disease risk, emerging pathogens and new vaccines represent just a few of the variables involved with keeping vaccination guidelines current and relevant.1 This update of the WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines includes modified recommendations on the initial vaccination schedule for young dogs and cats, revaccination (booster) schedules, vaccine adverse events, new, regionally available vaccines, as well as updates on recommended protocols for shelter-housed dogs and cats. The guidelines also include new, important information on the role of serological testing for the purpose of assessing vaccine-associated immunity among individual patients. With improved point-of-care testing technology, as well as increasing concerns among pet owners over risks associated with excessive vaccination, the opportunity to monitor antibody responses to vaccination at the time of appointment represents a relevant application for clinical practice. The reader is reminded, however, that vaccination guidelines are merely recommendations, not requirements. With the exception of rabies vaccination (where required by law), veterinarians have considerable discretion in the selection and use of vaccines in companion animal practice. Published vaccination guidelines have become a credible resource for the veterinary profession in sustaining rational vaccination protocols in an ever-changing vaccine market. Although veterinarians are not obligated to adhere to all of the recommendations outlined, a review of this iteration of the WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines should not be optional.}, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2016}, month={Jan}, pages={3–3} }
 @article{scherk_ford_gaskell_hartmann_hurley_lappin_levy_little_nordone_sparkes_2013, title={2013 AAFP Feline Vaccination Advisory Panel Report}, volume={15}, ISSN={["1098-612X"]}, DOI={10.1177/1098612x13500429}, abstractNote={Rationale: This Report was developed by the Feline Vaccination Advisory Panel of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) to provide practical recommendations to help clinicians select appropriate vaccination schedules for their feline patients based on risk assessment. The recommendations rely on published data as much as possible, as well as consensus of a multidisciplinary panel of experts in immunology, infectious disease, internal medicine and clinical practice. }, number={9}, journal={JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY}, author={Scherk, Margie A. and Ford, Richard B. and Gaskell, Rosalind M. and Hartmann, Katrin and Hurley, Kate F. and Lappin, Michael R. and Levy, Julie K. and Little, Susan E. and Nordone, Shila K. and Sparkes, Andrew H.}, year={2013}, month={Sep}, pages={785–808} }
 @book{ford_mazzaferro_2012, title={Kirk and Bistner's handbook of veterinary procedures and emergency treatment}, publisher={St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Saunders}, author={Ford, R. B. and Mazzaferro, E.}, year={2012} }
 @article{ford_2009, title={All vaccines are not alike:  The benefits of recombinant technology}, volume={31}, number={4A}, journal={Compendium-Continuing Education for Veterinarians}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2009}, pages={3–6} }
 @article{ford_2007, title={A veterinary medicine interview}, volume={102}, number={8}, journal={Veterinary Medicine}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2007}, pages={503–504} }
 @article{ford_2006, title={Are you current on your vaccines?}, volume={101}, number={5}, journal={Veterinary Medicine}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2006}, pages={254} }
 @article{ford_2006, title={Frequently asked questions}, volume={27}, number={4}, journal={Veterinary Technician}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2006}, pages={14} }
 @book{ford_mazzaferro_2006, title={Kirk and Bistner's handbook of veterinary procedures and emergency treatment  (8th ed.)}, ISBN={0721601383}, publisher={Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders}, author={Ford, R. B. and Mazzaferro, E. M.}, year={2006} }
 @article{ford_2005, title={A  brief overview of FeLV}, volume={27}, number={2}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R.}, year={2005}, pages={3} }
 @article{ford_2005, title={Concluding comments and vaccine recommendations}, volume={27}, number={2}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R.}, year={2005}, pages={32} }
 @article{ford_2005, title={Diagnostic testing for FeLV}, volume={27}, number={2}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R.}, year={2005}, pages={14–16} }
 @article{ford_2005, title={Recombinant canine distemper virus vaccine: Recombitek((R)) distemper}, volume={27}, number={3}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2005}, pages={A4} }
 @article{ford_2005, title={Recombinant vaccine: The future of FeLV prevention}, volume={27}, number={2}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R.}, year={2005}, pages={27–29} }
 @article{nutter_dubey_levine_breitschwerdt_ford_stoskopf_2004, title={Seroprevalences of antibodies against Bartonella henselae and Toxoplasma gondii and fecal shedding of Cryptosporidium spp, Giardia spp, and Toxocara catiin feral and pet domestic cats}, volume={225}, ISSN={0003-1488}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.2004.225.1394}, DOI={10.2460/javma.2004.225.1394}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={9}, journal={Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association}, publisher={American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)}, author={Nutter, Felicia B. and Dubey, J. P. and Levine, Jay F. and Breitschwerdt, Edward B. and Ford, Richard B. and Stoskopf, Michael K.}, year={2004}, month={Nov}, pages={1394–1398} }
 @article{bunch_ford_hawkins_jackson_vaden_breitschwerdt_2004, title={The Clinician Investigator Program in Companion Animal Internal Medicine at North Carolina State University}, volume={31}, ISSN={0748-321X 1943-7218}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/jvme.31.4.425}, DOI={10.3138/jvme.31.4.425}, abstractNote={ A retrospective study was conducted to describe the development and evolution of the combined internal medicine/PhD program, the Clinician Investigator (CI) Program, at North Carolina State University. Separate survey instruments were developed for individuals who had committed to completing both the residency and PhD components and for graduate advisors of individuals who were granted the PhD degree. Results are summarized here. Most CIs reported believing that each component of the program (clinical training and research training) provided mutual benefits and that their teaching skills were enhanced, particularly as a result of instructing students in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Opinions among both the CIs and the graduate advisors were divided about the benefits of a combined program compared with a sequential program; however, all but one of 11 CIs who completed the survey would enroll in the combined program again. The graduate advisors were overwhelmingly positive about the CIs they had advised and indicated that they would welcome a CI as a PhD student in their laboratory again. Suggested areas for improvement included guaranteed salary/stipend support for the average time to completion (six years) instead of for five years, as well as more emphasis on and guidance in identifying a graduate advisor earlier in the CI program so as to smooth the transition between the clinical and research training components of the program. It is hoped that other training programs will benefit from the summary of our experience with this program. }, number={4}, journal={Journal of Veterinary Medical Education}, publisher={University of Toronto Press Inc. (UTPress)}, author={Bunch, Susan E. and Ford, Richard B. and Hawkins, Eleanor C. and Jackson, Mark W. and Vaden, Shelly L. and Breitschwerdt, Edward B.}, year={2004}, month={Dec}, pages={425–434} }
 @article{ford_2003, title={Emerging vector-borne diseases: The diagnostic challenge}, volume={24}, number={3}, journal={Veterinary Technician}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2003}, pages={183} }
 @article{schultz_ford_olsen_scott_2002, title={Titer Testing and vaccination: A new look at traditional practices - A roundtable discussion}, volume={97}, number={2}, journal={Veterinary Medicine}, author={Schultz, R. and Ford, R. B. and Olsen, J. and Scott, F.}, year={2002}, pages={U5–6} }
 @article{greene_schultz_ford_2001, title={Canine vaccination}, volume={31}, ISSN={["0195-5616"]}, DOI={10.1016/S0195-5616(01)50603-8}, abstractNote={New technologies for vaccine development and infectious disease diagnosis are likely to be introduced in the near future. With this new technology comes the opportunity to vaccinate companion animals against even more infectious agents than is currently practiced in the United States. As we look forward, it becomes particularly important to review current vaccination standards applied to dogs with respect to current knowledge of duration of immunity, awareness of incidence, and likelihood of injurious or even fatal adverse events associated with vaccination, and individual risk factors that dictate which vaccines are most appropriate at which stage of life.}, number={3}, journal={VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE}, author={Greene, CE and Schultz, RD and Ford, RB}, year={2001}, month={May}, pages={473-+} }
 @article{ford_2001, title={Searching the Web for veterinary information}, number={2001 Fall}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2001}, pages={20–21} }
 @article{ford_2001, title={Small animal cardiology}, volume={23}, number={4}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2001}, pages={342} }
 @article{ford_2001, title={Small animal practice - Vaccines and vaccinations}, volume={31}, ISSN={["1878-1306"]}, DOI={10.1016/S0195-5616(01)50617-8}, number={3}, journal={VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE}, author={Ford, RB}, year={2001}, month={May}, pages={XI-XII} }
 @article{ford_lappin_levy_philipp_breitschwerdt_2001, title={Testing for tick-borne diseases in dogs - A roundtable discussion}, volume={22}, number={4}, journal={Veterinary Technician}, author={Ford, R. B. and Lappin, M. and Levy, S. A. and Philipp, M. and Breitschwerdt, E.}, year={2001}, pages={184–189} }
 @article{ford_2001, title={Vaccines and vaccinations - The strategic issues}, volume={31}, ISSN={["0195-5616"]}, DOI={10.1016/S0195-5616(01)50601-4}, abstractNote={The rapid proliferation of companion animal vaccines, advances in diagnostic and vaccine technology, and concerns over vaccine safety are clearly among the most important issues practicing veterinarians face as we enter the 21st century. Although many would argue that these are already issues, the future promises to be especially challenging as the vaccines we currently use and the protocols we recommend undergo unprecedented review.}, number={3}, journal={VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE}, author={Ford, RB}, year={2001}, month={May}, pages={439-+} }
 @article{ford_2001, title={Veterinary oncology}, volume={23}, number={1}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2001}, pages={81–83} }
 @inbook{ford_2000, title={Bacterial pneumonia}, ISBN={0721655238}, booktitle={Kirk's current veterinary therapy : small animal practice (13th Ed.)}, publisher={Philadelphia, PA : W.B. Saunders}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2000}, pages={812} }
 @article{ford_2000, title={Beyond surfing ... searching the Web for veterinary information}, volume={22}, number={6}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2000}, pages={A30–31} }
 @article{ford_garcia_macintire_hoskins_bumbarger_lappin_pidgeon_smith-carr_sheffield_2000, title={Canine parvovirus enteritis - Part 2}, volume={25}, number={1}, journal={Canine Practice (Santa Barbara, Calif. : 1990)}, author={Ford, R. B. and Garcia, E. and MacIntire, D. K. and Hoskins, J. and Bumbarger, J. and Lappin, M. and Pidgeon, G. and Smith-Carr, S. and Sheffield, M.}, year={2000}, pages={6–10} }
 @article{ford_2000, title={Clinical management of lipemic patients / La gestione clinica dei pazienti lipemici}, volume={14}, ISBN={0394-3151}, number={2}, journal={Veterinaria}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2000}, pages={55} }
 @article{ford_2000, title={Feline heartworm disease}, volume={22}, number={9}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2000}, pages={816} }
 @article{ford_2000, title={Searching the web}, number={2000 Winter}, journal={Veterinary Technician}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2000}, pages={24–25} }
 @article{ford_2000, title={Vaccination of companion animals, questions and controvery / La vaccination des animaux de compagnie, questions et controverses}, volume={30}, ISBN={0225-9591}, number={1}, journal={Medecin Veterinaire du Quebec}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2000}, pages={13} }
 @inbook{ford_schultz_2000, title={Vaccines and vaccinations: Issues for the 21st Century}, ISBN={0721655238}, booktitle={Kirk's current veterinary therapy : small animal practice (13th Ed.)}, publisher={Philadelphia, PA : W.B. Saunders}, author={Ford, R. B. and Schultz, R. D.}, year={2000}, pages={250} }
 @article{ford_2000, title={Veterinary dentistry}, volume={22}, number={7}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={2000}, pages={686–688} }
 @article{elston_rodan_flemming_ford_hustead_richards_rosen_scherknixon_scott_1998, title={1998 Report of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and Academy of Feline Medicine Advisory Panel on Feline Vaccines}, volume={212}, number={2}, journal={Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association}, author={Elston, T. and Rodan, I. and Flemming, D. and Ford, R. B. and Hustead, D. R. and Richards, J. R. and Rosen, D. K. and ScherkNixon, M. A. and Scott, F. W.}, year={1998}, pages={227–241} }
 @article{ford_1998, title={Feline viral respiratory infection}, volume={12}, number={1998}, journal={North American Veterinary Conference. Veterinary Proceedings}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={1998}, pages={358–359} }
 @article{ford_1997, title={Common therapeutic mistakes in the management of feline upper respiratory infections}, volume={19}, number={3 suppl.}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={1997}, pages={28–31} }
 @article{ford_1997, title={Feline viral upper respiratory infection}, volume={19}, number={3, suppl.}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={1997}, pages={16–20112} }
 @article{ford_1997, title={Pathogenesis and sequelae of feline viral respiratory infection}, volume={19}, number={3, suppl.}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={1997}, pages={21–2739} }
 @article{ford_1996, title={Clinical management of lipemic patients}, volume={18}, number={10}, journal={Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={1996}, pages={1053} }
 @misc{ford_1993, title={IDIOPATHIC HYPERCHYLOMICRONEMIA IN MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS}, volume={34}, ISSN={["1748-5827"]}, DOI={10.1111/j.1748-5827.1993.tb03520.x}, abstractNote={ABSTRACT}, number={10}, journal={JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE}, author={FORD, RB}, year={1993}, month={Oct}, pages={488–492} }
 @article{ford_1992, title={Feline vaccines and vaccinations}, volume={13}, number={8}, journal={Veterinary Technician}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={1992}, pages={535} }
 @article{ford_1990, title={Chronic lung disease in old dogs and cats}, volume={126}, number={16}, journal={Veterinary Record}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={1990}, pages={399} }
 @article{ford_1990, title={FeLV-induced cancer}, volume={11}, number={8}, journal={Veterinary Technician}, author={Ford, R. B.}, year={1990}, pages={521} }