Linda K Kauffman
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Linda K Kauffman
DVM
Clinician
Veterinary Clinical Sciences
(515) 294-4900
1514 Vet Med
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Expertise / Research Area
Collaborative efforts with VMPM and Pathology on research projects such as early detection of Brucellosis canis in breeding kennel situations using polymerase chain reaction techniques have been the main focus of my research. I have received 2 ACORN grants with Dr. Christine Peterson to pursue the B. canis research. Due to these efforts there is now a qPCR test available through the Clinical Pathology lab for the general public & referring veterinarians to test for B. canis using vaginal swabs, semen or urine. We plan to continue our research in this area as funding allows.
Teaching
Didiactic reproductive & dental lectures given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd year veterinary students
VDPAM 450 Disturbances of Reproduction
BMS 334 Biomedical Science II
Teach clinical rotations involving general practice cases as well as reproductive cases with the 4th year veterinary students
Education
2003 - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, IA
1998 - Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology with minors in chemistry and biology
Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA
Selected Publications
Wardyn, SE, Kauffman, LK, Smith, TC. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus in Central Iowa Wildlife. J Wildlife Dis 2012: 48(4):1069-73.
Sonea, IM, Jergens, AE, Sacco, RE, Niyo, Y, Merten, E, Kauffman, LK, Moore, PF. Flow Cytometric Analysis of Colonic and Small Intestinal Mucosal Lymphocytes Obtained by Endoscopic Biopsy in the Healthy Dog. J Immunol 2000:77:103-119.
Jergens, AE, Sonea, IM, Kauffman, LK, Moore, PF. Flow Cytometric Analysis of Mucosal Lymphocytes in Dogs with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Vet Int Med 2001; 15:275.
Jergens, AE, Sonea, IM, Reesink, H, Wannermuehler, MJ, Apley, M, Kauffman, L. Metronidazole Fails to Inhibit Mitogen-Stimulated Proliferation of Lymphocytes in Healthy Dogs. J Vet Int Med May-June 2003;17:420.
Jergens, AE, Sonea, IM, Kauffman, L, Evans, RB, Wannermuehler, MJ. Cytokine MRNA Expression in Intestinal Biopsies of Dogs with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Vet Int Med May-June 2003;17:412.
Jergens AE, Sonea IM, O’Connor AM, Kauffman LK, Grozdanic SD, Ackermann MR, Evans RB. Intestinal cytokine mRNA expression in canine inflammatory bowel disease: a meta-analysis with critical appraisal. Comp Med. Apr 2009;59(2):153-62.
Leadership
Advisor, American College of Theriogenology
Faculty Advisor for student chapter 2013-present
Phi Zeta Gamma, Veterinary Honor Society
Member: 2005-present
Secretary: 2007-2008
President: 2008-2009
Advisor, American Animal Hospital Association
Co-Faculty Advisor for student chapter 2004-2008
Faculty Advisor for student chapter 2008-present
Honors & Awards
Detection of Brucellosis canis DNA in canine urine, semen and vaginal cytology via qPCR analysis with C. Petersen. AKC ACORN grant. 2009-2010.
Detection of Brucellosis canis DNA in canine blood via qPCR Analysis. AKC ACORN grant. 2008-2009
Sime Faculty Development Award- 2005
Memberships
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Society for Theriogenology (SFT)
- Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA)
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
- American Association of Veterinary Clinicians (AAVC)
- Phi Zeta Gamma, Veterinary Honor Society
- International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID)
- Iowa Veterinary Rapid Response Emergency Team (IVRRT)
- Veterinary Medical Alumni Association at Iowa State University
USDA Accredited for International and State Health Certificates
