A “board certified veterinary surgeon” is a veterinarian who:

• Has completed veterinary school and a one year internship (or equivalent), followed by at least a three year residency in veterinary surgery. 
• Has passed the rigorous certification requirements including Phase I (knowledge) and Phase II (competency) examinations, had credentials reviewed and approved, and is in good standing with ACVS. American College of Veterinary Surgeons+1
• Has the credential of “Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS)” and may refer to themselves as an ACVS board certified surgeon. American College of Veterinary Surgeons +1

For more detailed information, you can visit this page: ACVS – Certification

• Board Certified Small Animal Surgeon
• Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
• Well-Published Researcher/Scientist
• Internationally Recognized Speaker/Teacher

Membership in Professional Organizations (present and past)

• American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Veterinary Orthopedic Society of America
• Canine Certified Rehabilitation Practitioner
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Association of Veterinary Clinicians
• California Veterinary Medical Association
• Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery
• Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology
• Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association
• Phi Zeta Veterinary Scholastic Honor Society
• Baton Rouge Area Veterinary Medical Association

Dr. Aulakh's Surgical Expertise

With extensive training, years of advanced clinical practice, and a distinguished background in teaching and mentoring surgical interns and residents, Dr. Aulakh delivers comprehensive surgical care across all major domains of small animal surgery:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Oncologic Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Neurosurgery

Academic and Research Contributions

Dr. K. Aulakhs contributions to veterinary surgery, veterinary academia and research are extensive. He has:

• Has given over 500 hours of lectures and taught over 300 hours of laboratories.
• Practiced novel minimally invasive treatment techniques for orthopedic and soft tissue conditions.
• Led and participated in national research collaborations, working with universities, specialty hospitals, and industry leaders to advance veterinary medicine.
• Secured significant research funding, with 28 grants, serving as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on 19 of them.
• Published extensively, with 26 peer-reviewed articles and 22 scientific abstracts, contributing to the scientific advancement of small animal surgery and rehabilitation.
• Mentored numerous veterinary students, interns, and residents, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and professional growth.
• Reviewed over 65 research manuscripts.
• Rebuilt and restructured veterinary surgical residency and internship programs, ensuring high-quality training for future specialists.
• Has mentored many faculty members
 

1.1.1 Listing of Research Publications

1.1.1.1 Refereed Publications: (*Resident, †Intern, #Veterinary student)

Barnes KH, Johnson S, Liu CC, Aulakh KS; Prevalence of mistreatment in veterinary medical education; a survey of 3rd year veterinary students at a single university. BMC Med Educ. 2025 Feb 25;25(1):305. doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-06610-9, PMID: 40001091

Lattimer J, Fabiani M, Gaschen L, Aulakh KS, Selting K. Clinical effectiveness and safety of intraarticular administration of a 117m Tin radiocolloid (Synovetin OATM ) for treatment of early and intermediate grade osteoarthritis of the elbow in a dose finding study conducted in 44 dogs. Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2023;64:351-359.

#Kmieciak L, Aulakh KS (PI), Harper T, Mitchell M, Butler R, Aulakh HK. Comparison of two stifle exploratory methods using mini-arthrotomy for diagnosis of canine medial meniscal pathology: An ex vivo study. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2022 May 17. doi: 10.1055/s-0042- 1748486. Online ahead of print. PMID: 35580616.

Donecker JM, Latimer JC, Gaschen L, Aulakh KS (PI) (2021). Safety and Clinical Response Following a Repeat Intraarticular Injection of Tin-117m (117mSn) Colloid in Dogs with Elbow Osteoarthritis. Vet Med (Auckl). 2021 Dec 17;12:325-335. PMID: 34950571

*McCarthy D, Gines A, Aulakh KS, Granger A (2021). Evaluation of the accuracy of a custom 3D printed drill guide for drilling canine sacra for sacroiliac luxation stabilization, and comparison with traditional free hand technique. Vet Surg. 2022 Jan;51(1):182-190. doi: 10.1111/vsu.13721. Epub 2021 Sep 25. PMID: 34562025.

Donecker J, Fabiani M, Gaschen L, Aulakh KS (PI) (2021) Treatment response in dogs with naturally occurring grade 3 elbow osteoarthritis following intra-articular injection of 117mSn (tin) colloid. PLoS ONE 16(7): e0254613. https://doi. org/10.1371/journal.pone.0254613

Aulakh KS (PI), Lopez MJ, Hudson C, Gaschen L, Fabiani M, Beale B, Andrews F, Liu CC, Lattimer J. Prospective Clinical Evaluation of Intra-Articular Injection of Tin-117m (117mSn) Radiosynoviorthesis Agent for Management of Naturally Occurring Elbow Osteoarthritis in Dogs: A Pilot Study. Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports 2021:12 117–128. Tin-117m (Synovetin OA) is now an FDA recognized device based on safety and effectiveness.

†Horsley KT, Olby NJ, Mitchell MA, Aulakh KS and Gines JA (2021) Effect of Sedation on the Neurological Examination of the Patellar and Withdrawal Reflexes in Healthy Dogs. Front. Vet Sci 8:664150.doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.664150 *Dominic C, Lanz OI, Muro N, Sawyere D, Aulakh KS, Pancotto T, Seda D. Titanium-Alloy Anchoring System as a Suitable Method of Extracapsular Repair. Front Vet Sci. 2020 Dec 17;7:592742. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2020.592742.

*Aulakh HK, Aulakh KS (PI), Ryan K, Liu CC, Acierno MJ (2020). Prospective study of stability of urine specimens stored with preservatives at room temperature or without preservative under refrigeration prior to urinalysis in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2020 Oct 1;257(7):726-733. doi: 10.2460/javma.257.7.726.

†Clarke E, Aulakh KS (PI), Hudson C, Barnes K, Gines JA, Liu CC, Aulakh HK (2019). Effect of sedation or general anesthesia on elbow goniometry and thoracic limb circumference measurements in dogs with naturally occurring elbow osteoarthritis. Vet Surg. 2020 Oct;49(7):1428-1436. doi: 10.1111/vsu.13499. Epub 2020 Aug 11.

Aulakh KS (PI), †Dongaonkar K, Barnes K, Gines Alberto, Bordelon J, Hulse D, Aulakh HK, Liu C (2020). Effect of orthopedic examination on lameness scores in dogs with elbow dysplasia. Vet Surg;49(3):455-462.

Cremer J, da Cunha A, Aulakh KS, Liu CC, Acierno MJ (2020). Validation of the oscillometric blood pressure monitor Vet20 SunTech in anesthetized healthy cats. Vet Anaesth Analges, 47(3):309-314.

*Cradic D, Aulakh KS (PI), #Hymel P, Barnes K, Gines JA, Rademacher N, Aulakh HK, Liu CC (2019). The use of morphometric measurements to predict meniscal size in skeletally mature dogs for meniscal transplantation. Vet Surg;49(1):172-179.

Barnes K, Aulakh KS, Liu C (2019). Retrospective evaluation of prazosin and diazepam after thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy in dogs. Vet J;253:105377.

Barnes K, †Faludi A, †Takawira C, Aulakh KS, Rademacher N, Lopez MJ (2019). Extracorporeal shock wave therapy improves short term limb use after canine tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. Vet Surg;48(8):1382-1390.

†Buirkle CL, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines JA, Rademacher N, Liu CC, Barnes K (2019). Effect of tibial rotation on the tibial plateau angle measurement in dogs: An ex vivo study. Vet Surg;48(3):408–416.

Barnes K, Lanz O, Barry S, Aulakh KS (2018). Use of cancellous bone grafting to promote granulation tissue in a distal limb wound in a dog. J Small Anim Pract;60(7):450-453. doi: 10.1111/jsap.12855.

Aulakh KS (PI), #Kielb JL, Hsiao SH, Barnes K, Aulakh HK (2018). Malignant soft tissue sarcoma at the site of corticosteroid injection in a dog. J Vet Science & An Husban; 6(1):1-6.

Aulakh KS (PI), Harper TA, Lanz OI, D'Amico LL, Butler JR, McLaughlin R M, Werre SR (2013). Effect of tibial insertion site for lateral suture stabilization on the kinematics of the cranial cruciate ligament deficient-stifle during early, middle and late stance: an in vitro study. Vet Comp Ortho Traumatol; 26(3): 208-217.

*D'Amico LL, Lanz OI, Aulakh KS, Butler JR, McLaughlin RM, Harper TA, Werre SR (2013). The effects of a novel lateral extracapsular suture system on the kinematics of the cranial cruciate deficient canine stifle. Vet Comp Ortho Traumatol; 26(4), 271-279.

†Aulakh HK, Tyson R, Aulakh KS, Archipow W (2012). What is your diagnosis? J Amer Vet Med Assoc; 241(3), 319-321.

†Aulakh HK, Aulakh KS, Troy GC (2012). Feline histoplasmosis: a retrospective study of 22 cases (1986-2009). J Amer Animl Hosp Assoc; 48(3), 182-187.

Aulakh KS, Harper TA, *Horowitz FB, Tyson R (2011). What is your diagnosis? J Amer Vet Med Assoc; 238(6), 699-700.

Aulakh KS (PI), Harper TA, Lanz OI, Daniel GB, Werre SR (2011). Effect of stifle angle on the magnitude of the tibial plateau angle measurement in dogs with intact and transected cranial cruciate ligament. A cadaveric study; Vet Comp Ortho Traumatol; 24(4), 272-8.

Kilinc MO, Aulakh KS, *Nair RE, #Jones SA, Alard P, Kosiewicz MM, Egilmez NK (2006). Reversing tumor immune suppression with intratumoral IL-12: activation of tumor- associated T effector/memory cells, induction of T suppressor apoptosis, and infiltration of CD8+ T effectors. J Immunol; 177(10), 6962-6973. Supported by National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute Grant R01-CA100656-01A1

1.3.1.6.1 Scientific abstracts

1.3.1.6.1.1 International meetings Published Scientific Abstracts
(*Resident, †Intern, #Veterinary student)

Gines JA, Aulakh KS. Precision of custom 3D printed plates in the generation of femoral torsion in canine cadavers. 6th World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress and 49th Annual Conference of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society, Snowmass, Colorado, February 6-10, 2022

Gines JA, Aulakh KS. Precision of femoral torsion computer generated in actual canine cadavers. European College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, July 2021. Virtual Poster presentation.

Otomo A, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Thibodaux B, Rademacher N, Liu CC, Gines A. Intra- and inter-observer variability of current methods measuring femoral torsion angle using radiographs and computed tomography in an in vitro model. Veterinary Orthopedic Society Meeting, 2021, Virtual, E-podium presentation.

McCarthy D, Gines JA, Aulakh KS, Granger A. Evaluation of the accuracy of a custom 3D printed drill guide for drilling canine sacra for sacroiliac luxation stabilization, and comparison with traditional free hand technique. Veterinary Orthopedic Society Meeting, 2021, Virtual, E- podium presentation, Mark Bloomberg Award winner.

Aulakh KS (PI), Lopez M, Hudson C, Gaschen L, Fabiani M, Beale B, Andrews F, Liu CC, Lattimer J. Prospective clinical evaluation of intra-articular injection of tin-117m (117mSn) radiosynoviorthesis agent for treatment of naturally occurring elbow osteoarthritis in dogs. Washington DC, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2020. E- podium presentation.

Otomo A, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Thibodaux B, Rademacher N, Liu CC, Gines A. Intra- and inter-observer variability of current methods measuring femoral torsion angle using radiographs and computed tomography in an in vitro model. Washington DC, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2020. E-podium presentation for resident forum. 1st place in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Small Animal Residents’ Forum Presentation in Research Category.

Aulakh KS (PI), †Dongaonkar K, Barnes K, Gines Alberto, Bordelon J, Hulse D, Aulakh HK, Liu CC. Effect of orthopedic examination on lameness scores in dogs with elbow dysplasia. Washington DC, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2020. E-podium presentation.

McCarthy D, Gines A, Aulakh KS, Granger A. Evaluation of the accuracy of a custom 3D printed drill guide for drilling canine sacra for sacroiliac luxation stabilization, and comparison with traditional free hand technique. Washington DC, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2020. E-podium presentation for resident forum.

†Clarke E, Aulakh KS (PI), Hudson C, Barnes K, Gines JA, Liu CC, Aulakh HK. Effect of sedation or general anesthesia on elbow goniometry and thoracic limb circumference measurements in dogs with naturally occurring elbow osteoarthritis. Washington DC, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2020. E-poster presentation.

*Dominic C, Lanz O, Muro N, Aulakh KS, Sawyere D, Pancotto T. Effects of a titanium- alloy anchor system on stifle motion in an ex-vivo, cadaveric model. Sun Valley, ID, Veterinary Orthopedic Society, February 2020.

Aulakh KS (PI), Cradic D, Hymel P, Barnes K, Gines A, Rademacher N, Aulakh HK, Liu C.C. Morphometric measurements to predict meniscal size in skeletally mature dogs for meniscal transplantation. Las Vegas, NV: American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2019.

†Buirkle C, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines A, Rademacher N, Liu CC, Barnes K. The effect of tibial rotation on the tibial plateau angle (TPA) measurement in dogs: An ex vivo study. Las Vegas, NV: American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2019.

*Aulakh HK, Aulakh KS (PI), Ryan KA, Liu CC, Acierno MJ. Prospective study of stability of urine specimens stored with preservatives at room temperature or without preservatives under refrigeration prior to urinalysis in dogs. Phoenix, AZ, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, June 2019.

Barnes K, Faludi A, Aulakh KS, Rademacher N, Lopez MJ. Kinetic assessment of extracorporeal shock wave therapy after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs. Phoenix, AZ, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2019.

Aulakh KS, #Kmieciak L, Harper T, Mitchell M, Butler R, Aulakh HK. Comparison of two stifle exploratory methods using mini-arthrotomy for diagnosis of canine medial meniscal pathology: An ex vivo study. Seattle, WA, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 2016.


Aulakh KS, Harper TA, Lanz OI, *D'Amico LL, Butler JR, McLaughlin R M, Werre SR. Effect of tibial insertion points for lateral suture stabilization on the kinematics of the cranial cruciate ligament deficient-stifle during early, middle and late stance: An in vitro study. San Antonio, TX, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2013. The abstract was selected for resident forum presentation at American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium 2012; however, the symposium was cancelled. The abstract was presented the following year.

Aulakh KS, Harper TA, Lanz OI, *D'Amico LL, Butler JR, McLaughlin R M, Werre SR. Effect of tibial insertion points for lateral suture stabilization on the kinematics of the cranial cruciate ligament deficient-stifle during early, middle and late stance: An in vitro study. The Canyons, UT, Veterinary Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting, March 2013.

*D'Amico LL, Lanz OI, Aulakh KS, Butler JR, McLaughlin RM, Harper T A, Werre SR. The effects a novel extracapsular suture technique (lateral extracapsular suture system or LESSa) on the kinematics of the cranial cruciate deficient stifle. National Harbor, MD, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, November 2012.

Aulakh KS, Harper TA, Lanz OI, Daniel GB, Werre SR. Effect of stifle angle on the magnitude of the tibial plateau angle measurement in dogs with intact and transected cranial cruciate ligament. A cadaveric study. Chicago, IL, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium Resident Forum, November 2011.

Kilinc MO, Aulakh KS, *Nair RE, #Jones SA, Alard P, Kosiewicz MM, Egilmez NK (2005), Intra-Tumoral IL-12 + GM-CSF Microsphere Therapy Induces Activation of Tumor- Associated T-Effector/Memory Cells, Exodus of CD4+ CD25+ T-Suppressors and Infiltration of CD8+ T- Effectors. Journal of Immunotherapy: November 2005 - Volume 28 - Issue 6 - p 649, doi: 10.1097/01.cji.0000191069.26877.2c, Abstracts for the 20th annual scientific meeting of the international society for biological therapy of cancer: Overcoming immunosuppression/tolerance in cancer patients.

Scientific Abstracts (International)

1.3.1.6.1.2 National meetings

#Jones B, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines A, Barnes K, Rademacher N, Wen X, Aulakh HK. Comparison of intra- and inter-observer variability for measuring femoral varus using radiography and computed tomography in the dog. Virtual Veterinary Student Scholars Symposium, Merial- NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, August 2020

#Thibodaux B, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines A, Barnes K, Rademacher N, Liu CC. Precision and variability of current methods of measuring femoral torsion angle using radiographs and computed tomography. Merial-NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, July 2019.

#Hymel P, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Gines A, Rademacher N, Aulakh HK, Liu CC. Meniscal sizing based on morphometric measurements in canines: a cadaveric study. Merial- NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, Texas A& M, College Station, TX, August 2018.

#Fraga K, Aulakh KS (PI), Rademacher N, Barnes K. Radiographic sizing for canine meniscal transplantation. Merial-NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, Columbus, OH, August 2017.

#Rash M, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Aulakh HK. The effects of cryopreservation on the canine meniscus. Merial-NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, Columbus, OH, July 2016.

#Karnia J, Aulakh KS (PI). Incidence of contamination of a battery-operated drill during orthopedic surgery in a Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Merial-NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, Cornell University, July 2014.

1.3.1.6.1.3 Local meetings

#Jones B, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines A, Barnes K, Rademacher N, Wen X, Aulakh HK. Comparison of intra- and inter-observer variability for measuring femoral varus using radiography and computed tomography in the dog. Phi Zeta Research Day, LSU SVM, February 2021.

#Thibodaux B, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines A, Barnes K, Rademacher N, Liu CC. Precision and variability of current methods of measuring femoral torsion angle using radiographs and computed tomography. Phi Zeta Research Day, LSU SVM, February 2020.

#Hymel P, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Gines A, Rademacher N, Aulakh HK, Liu CC. Morphometric measurements to predict meniscal size in skeletally mature dogs for meniscal transplantation. Phi Zeta Proceedings, LSU SVM, February 2019.

*Aulakh HK, Aulakh KS (PI), Ryan KA, Liu CC, Acierno MJ. Prospective study of stability of urine specimens stored with preservatives at room temperature or without preservatives under refrigeration prior to urinalysis in dogs. Phi-Zeta Proceedings, LSU SVM, February 2019. Fraga K, Aulakh KS (PI), Rademacher N, Barnes K. Radiographic sizing for canine meniscal transplantation. Phi-Zeta Proceedings, Baton Rouge, LA, February 2018.

#Rash M, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Aulakh HK. The effects of cryopreservation on the canine meniscus. Phi-Zeta Proceedings, Baton Rouge, LA, September 2016.

Conference Proceedings

Aulakh KS: Innovations in Management of Canine Elbow Osteoarthritis. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Spring Annual Meeting, Baton Rouge, LA, April 2021.

Aulakh KS. Medial patellar luxation surgery timing, techniques, and complications. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Winter Annual Meeting, Lafayette, LA, February 2019.

Aulakh KS. Treatment of cranial cruciate ligament tears in small breed dogs. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Winter Annual Meeting, Lafayette, LA, February 2019.

Aulakh KS. Medial patellar luxation surgery: timing, techniques, and complications. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Proceedings, Phoenix, AZ, October 2018.

Aulakh KS. Treatment of cranial cruciate ligament tears in small breed dogs. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Proceedings, Phoenix, AZ, October 2018.

Aulakh KS. Innovations in topical wound dressings in dogs and cats. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Annual Winter Meeting, Shreveport, LA, January 2016.

Aulakh KS. Orthotic braces and prosthetic devices for dogs. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Annual Winter Meeting, Shreveport, LA, January 2016.

Aulakh, KS. Bandages/splints/slings in small animals. 95th Annual Fall Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, Champaign, IL, September 2014.

#Karnia J, Harper T, Mitchell MA, Aulakh KS (PI). Incidence of contamination of a battery- operated drill during orthopedic surgery in a veterinary teaching hospital.

1.1.2 Participation in Meetings:

1.1.2.1 Presentations at Professional Meetings:

1.1.2.1.1 Oral Communications: (*Resident, †Intern, #Veterinary student) International

*Otomo A, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Thibodaux B, Rademacher N, Liu CC, Gines A. Intra- and inter-observer variability of current methods measuring femoral torsion angle using radiographs and computed tomography in an in vitro model. Veterinary Orthopedic Society Meeting, 2021, Virtual, E-podium presentation.

*McCarthy D, Gines A, Aulakh KS, Granger A. Evaluation of the accuracy of a custom 3D printed drill guide for drilling canine sacra for sacroiliac luxation stabilization, and comparison with traditional free hand technique. Veterinary Orthopedic Society Meeting, 2021, Virtual, E- podium presentation, Mark Bloomberg Award winner.

Aulakh KS (PI), Lopez M, Hudson C, Gaschen L, Fabiani M, Beale B, Andrews F, Liu CC, Lattimer J. Prospective clinical evaluation of intra-articular injection of tin-117m (117mSn) radiosynoviorthesis agent for treatment of naturally occurring elbow osteoarthritis in dogs. Washington DC, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2020. E- podium presentation.

*Otomo A, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Thibodaux B, Rademacher N, Liu CC, Gines A. Intra- and inter-observer variability of current methods measuring femoral torsion angle using radiographs and computed tomography in an in vitro model. Washington DC, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2020. E-podium presentation for resident forum. 1st place in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Small Animal Residents’ Forum Presentation in Research Category.

Aulakh KS (PI), †Dongaonkar K, Barnes K, Gines Alberto, Bordelon J, Hulse D, Aulakh HK, Liu CC. Effect of orthopedic examination on lameness scores in dogs with elbow dysplasia. Washington DC, American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2020. E-podium presentation.

*McCarthy D, Gines A, Aulakh KS, Granger A. Evaluation of the accuracy of a custom 3D printed drill guide for drilling canine sacra for sacroiliac luxation stabilization, and comparison with traditional free hand technique. American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2020. E-podium presentation for resident forum.

*Dominic C, Lanz O, Muro N, Aulakh KS, Sawyere D, Pancotto T. Effects of a titanium- alloy anchor system on stifle motion in an ex-vivo, cadaveric model. Veterinary Orthopedic Society, Sun Valley, ID, February 2020.

Aulakh KS, Cradic D, Hymel P, Barnes K, Gines A, Rademacher N, Aulakh HK, Liu CC. Morphometric measurements to predict meniscal size in skeletally mature dogs for meniscal transplantation. American College of Veterinary Medicine Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, October 2019.

*Dominic C, Lanz O, Muro N, Aulakh KS, Sawyere D, Pancotto T. Effects of a titanium- alloy anchor system on stifle motion in an ex-vivo, cadaveric model. Kyon Symposium, Boston, MA, April 2019.

*Aulakh HK, Aulakh KS, Ryan KA, Liu CC, Acierno MJ. Prospective study of stability of urine specimens stored with preservatives at room temperature or without preservatives under refrigeration prior to urinalysis in dogs. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Phoenix, AZ, June 2019.

Barnes K, Faludi A, Aulakh KS, Rademacher N, Lopez MJ (2018). Kinetic assessment of extracorporeal shock wave therapy after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, October 2018.

Aulakh KS. Medial patellar luxation surgery: timing, techniques, and complications. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, October 2018.

Aulakh KS. Treatment of cranial cruciate ligament tears in small breed dogs. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, October 2018.

Aulakh KS, #Kmieciak L, Harper T, Mitchell MA, Butler R, Aulakh HK. Comparison of two stifle exploratory methods using mini-arthrotomy for diagnosis of canine medial meniscal pathology: An ex vivo study. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Seattle, WA, October 2016.

Aulakh KS, Harper TA, Lanz OI, *D'Amico LL, Butler JR, McLaughlin RM, Werre SR. Effect of tibial insertion points for lateral suture stabilization on the kinematics of the cranial cruciate ligament deficient-stifle during early, middle and late stance: An in vitro study. American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, San Antonio, TX, October 2013. The abstract was selected for resident forum presentation at American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium 2012; however, the symposium was cancelled. The abstract was presented the following year.

Aulakh KS, Harper TA, Lanz OI, *D'Amico LL, Butler JR, McLaughlin RM, Werre SR. Effect of tibial insertion points for lateral suture stabilization on the kinematics of the cranial cruciate ligament deficient-stifle during early, middle and late stance: An in vitro study.Veterinary Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting, The Canyons, Utah, March 2013.

Aulakh KS, Harper TA, Lanz OI, Daniel GB, Werre SR. Effect of stifle angle on the magnitude of the tibial plateau angle measurement in dogs with intact and transected cranial cruciate ligament. A cadaveric study. Resident Forum presentation at American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, Chicago, IL, November 2011.

1.1.2.1.2 Poster Presentations (*Resident, †Intern, #Veterinary student)

International

Gines JA, Aulakh KS. Precision of femoral torsion computer generated in actual canine cadavers. European College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, July 2021. Virtual Poster presentation.

†Clarke E, Aulakh KS (PI), Hudson C, Barnes K, Gines JA, Liu CC, Aulakh HK. Effect of sedation or general anesthesia on elbow goniometry and thoracic limb circumference measurements in dogs with naturally occurring elbow osteoarthritis. American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, October 2020. E-poster presentation.

†Buirkle C, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines A, Rademacher N, Liu CC, Barnes K. The effect of tibial rotation on the tibial plateau angle (TPA) measurement in dogs: An ex vivo study. American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, October 2019.

*D'Amico LL, Lanz OI, Aulakh KS, Butler JR, McLaughlin RM, Harper T A, Werre SR. The effects a novel extracapsular suture technique (lateral extracapsular suture system or LESSa) on the kinematics of the cranial cruciate deficient stifle. American College of Veterinary Surgery Symposium, National Harbor, MD, November 2012.

National

#Jones B, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines A, Barnes K, Rademacher N, Wen X, Aulakh HK. Comparison of Intra- and Inter-Observer Variability for Measuring Femoral Varus Using Radiography and Computed Tomography in the dog. Virtual Veterinary Student Scholars Symposium, August 2020.

#Thibodaux B, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines A, Barnes K, Rademacher N, Liu CC. Precision and variability of current methods of measuring femoral torsion angle using radiographs and computed tomography. Merial-NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, July 2019.

#Hymel P, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Gines A, Rademacher N, Aulakh HK, Liu C. Meniscal sizing based on morphometric measurements in canines: a cadaveric study. Merial- NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, Texas A& M, College Station, TX, August 2018.

#Fraga K, Aulakh KS (PI), Rademacher N, Barnes K. Radiographic sizing for canine meniscal transplantation. Merial-NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, Columbus, OH, August 2017.

#Rash M, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Aulakh HK. The effects of cryopreservation on the canine meniscus. Merial-NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, Columbus, OH, July 2016.

#Karnia J, Aulakh KS (PI). Incidence of contamination of a battery-operated drill during orthopedic surgery in a veterinary teaching hospital. Merial-NIH Summer Scholars Symposium, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, July 2014.

Local/Regional

#Jones B, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines A, Barnes K, Rademacher N, Wen X, Aulakh HK. Comparison of intra- and inter-observer variability for measuring femoral varus using radiography and computed tomography in the dog. Phi Zeta Research Day, LSU SVM, February 2021.

†Clarke E, Aulakh KS (PI), Hudson C, Barnes K, Gines JA, Liu CC, Aulakh HK. Effect of sedation or general anesthesia on elbow goniometry and thoracic limb circumference measurements in dogs with naturally occurring elbow osteoarthritis. Phi Zeta Research Day, LSU SVM, Baton Rouge, LA, February 2020.

#Thibodaux B, Aulakh KS (PI), Gines A, Barnes K, Rademacher N, Liu C. Precision and variability of current methods of measuring femoral torsion angle using radiographs and computed tomography. Phi Zeta Research Day, LSU SVM, Baton Rouge, LA, February 2020.

#Hymel P, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Gines A, Rademacher N, Aulakh HK, Liu C. Morphometric measurements to predict meniscal size in skeletally mature dogs for meniscal transplantation. Phi Zeta Proceedings, LSU SVM, Baton Rouge, LA, February 2019.

*Aulakh HK., Aulakh, KS (PI)., Ryan, K. A., Liu, C.-C., Acierno, M. J. Prospective study of stability of urine specimens stored with preservatives at room temperature or without preservatives under refrigeration prior to urinalysis in dogs. Phi-Zeta Proceedings, LSU SVM, Baton Rouge, LA, February 2019.

Fraga K, Aulakh KS (PI), Rademacher N, Barnes K. Radiographic sizing for canine meniscal transplantation. Phi-Zeta Proceedings, Baton Rouge, LA, February 2018.

#Rash M, Aulakh KS (PI), Barnes K, Aulakh HK. The effects of cryopreservation on the canine meniscus. Phi-Zeta Proceedings, Baton Rouge, LA, September 2016.

*D'Amico LL, Lanz O I, Aulakh KS, Butler JR, McLaughlin RM, Harper T A, Werre SR. The effects a novel extracapsular suture technique (lateral extracapsular suture system or LESSa) on the kinematics of the cranial cruciate deficient stifle. Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences poster presentation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, August 2011.
 

Invited Presentations – International:

Aulakh KS: Top Orthopedic and Soft tissue surgical procedures course. Viticus Group, Las Vegas, Attendees from North America, Europe and Australia.

June 4 – 6, 2022 & December 1- 3, 2022

Lectured on the following topics:

• Surgery of the spleen including splenectomy
• Lateral fabellar suture surgery- patient prep and positioning
• Approach to the stifle and proximal tibia
• Evaluation of the joint and menisci
• Lateral fabellar suture placement
• Medial patellar luxation– treatment – surgical technique
• Approach to the hip joint • Femoral head and neck ostectomy surgical technique

Supervised the following laboratories:

• Gastrotomy and gastropexy
• Enterotomy, intestinal resection and anastomosis
• Tracheostomy and chest tube placement
• Splenectomy
• Approach to the stifle joint, evaluation of the joint/menisci
• Lateral fabellar suture placement,
• Medial patellar luxation surgery
• Approach to the hip joint
• Femoral head and neck ostectomy surgical technique
• Amputation
     - Forelimb
     - Hind limb
     - Digits
     - Tail
• Special suturing techniques

Aulakh KS: Femoral fractures: Review and interesting case discussions, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Resident Workshop Nov 15, 2021 (Virtual).

Aulakh KS: Moderator for American College of Veterinary Surgeons Resident Workshop, Oct 25, 2021 (Virtual).

Invited Presentations – State

Aulakh KS: Tricks for fracture management: Diaphyseal femoral fractures, Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Spring Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Jan 2022.

Aulakh KS: Innovations in Management of Canine Elbow Osteoarthritis. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Spring Annual Meeting, Baton Rouge, LA, April 2021.

Aulakh KS. Medial patellar luxation surgery timing, techniques, and complications. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Winter Meeting, Lafayette, LA, February 2019.

Aulakh KS. Treatment of cranial cruciate ligament tears in small breed dogs, Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Winter Meeting, Lafayette, LA, February 2019.

Aulakh KS. Cranial cruciate ligament tears in small breed dogs: It’s not just a large breed problem. Continuing Education for LSU alumni and local alumni RDVM’s. School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, October 2018.

Aulakh KS. Understanding option for unstable canine stifle from cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Veterinary Technician Conference. School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, April 2018.

Aulakh KS. Orthopedics, cancer, and thyroids ........... oh my! Exciting clinical research being done at the LSU-SVM and how it impacts our profession. Baton Rouge Veterinary Medical Association. School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, January 2017.

Aulakh KS. Basics of external fixation in orthopedics. School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, December 2016.

Aulakh KS. Challenging/Interesting orthopedic cases in small animals. 85th Annual Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, April 2016.

Aulakh KS. Innovations in topical wound dressings in dogs and cats. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Winter Meeting, Shreveport, LA, January 2016.

Aulakh KS. Orthotic braces and prosthetic devices for dogs. Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Winter Meeting, Shreveport, LA, January 2016.

Aulakh KS. Orthopedic examination in small animals: dogs and cats. Capitol Illini Veterinary Services Meeting, Chatham, IL, September 2014.

Aulakh KS. Updates on bandages, splints, and slings in small animal patients. Annual Fall Conference for Veterinarians and Technicians, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, September 2014.

Aulakh KS. Innovations in topical wound dressings. Central Illinois Veterinary Medical Association , Springfield, IL, June 2014.

Aulakh KS. Role of liposomal clodronate treatment for depletion of tumor associated macrophages in canine osteosarcoma. College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, March 2013.

Oral Presentations – Regional (*Resident, †Intern, #Veterinary student)

Aulakh KS. Comparison of two stifle exploratory methods using mini-arthrotomy for diagnosis of canine medial meniscal pathology: An ex vivo study. Faculty Seminar, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, January 2015.

Aulakh KS. Evaluation of stifle biomechanics after extracapsular repair for canine cranial cruciate ligament-deficient stifle. Intern-Resident seminar, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, May 2012.

Aulakh KS. Effect of lateral suture attachment sites on canine stifle biomechanics and lateral compartment contact mechanics throughout the stance phase of gait: An in vitro study. Intern-Resident seminar, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, May 2011.

Aulakh KS. Justification for expenditure of public resources: knowledge in service to society. Department Seminar, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, April 2011.

Aulakh KS. Incidence of propofol contamination using two different handling techniques and its effect on surgical site infection rate in clean wounds: A prospective study. Intern- Resident seminar, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, November 2010.

Aulakh KS. Effect of stifle angle on the magnitude of the tibial plateau angle in dogs with intact and transected cranial cruciate ligament: Cadaveric study. Intern-Resident seminar, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, April 2010.

Aulakh KS. Excision arthroplasty of the femoral head and neck: A retrospective study of long-term functional outcome in dogs. Intern-Resident seminar, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, November 2009.

Aulakh KS. Feline exocrine pancreatic neoplasia: One of the most feared of the GI tract malignancies. Intern-Resident seminar, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, November 2008.

1.1.2.3 Continuing Education Attended:


Laboratory, “Skin and Muscle Flaps in Canine Reconstructive Surgery” ACVS Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, October 23-26, 2024.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, October 23-26, 2024.

Ethos Animal Health Arthroscopy Course, Arthrex campus, Naples, FL, October 16 -17, 2024.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Louisville, KY, October 12-14, 2023.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Portland, OR, October 12-15, 2022.

Laboratory, "Patellar Groove Replacement," American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Portland, OR, October 12, 2022.

BioMedtrix Advanced Universal Total Hip Universal Workshop BFX/CFX, BioMedtrix, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, July 29 - 30, 2022.

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Austin, TX, June 23 - 25, 2022.

Interventional radiology laboratory for tracheal and urethral stenting, SVM, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA March 19, 2022.

6th World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress and 49th Annual Conference of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society, Snowmass, Colorado, February 6-10, 2022

NanoScope Indications Lecture/Wet Lab, Arthrex Vet Systems, 6th World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress and 49th Annual Conference of the
Veterinary Orthopedic Society, Snowmass, Colorado, February 6-10, 2022

Veterinary Orthopedic Technology and Innovation Forum (VOTIF), Arthrex campus, Naples, FL, March 25-26, 2022.

LVMA annual meeting, January, 2022, New Orleans, LA.

Webinar, "DAWS: Update on Dynamic Wobblers and Use of an Artificial Disc Treatment," Veterinary Career Services. (February 16, 2021).

Webinar, "Enhancing Faculty Diversity: A search Committee’s Role in Creating Effective Searches," LSU, Baton Rouge, LA, USA. (February 14, 2021).

Webinar, "American college of veterinary surgeons Phase II Examination Proctor Information Webinar," American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Virtual, USA. (February 11, 2021).

LVMA annual meeting, April, 2021, Baton Rouge, LA.

Continuing Education Program, "American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium (Virtual)," ACVS, Virtual, USA. (October 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021).

AO Vet North America small animal principles internet live series weekly: 1-hour lecture on July 14, 2020, 1.5-hour lecture on July 21, 2020, 1-hour lecture on July 28, 2020, 1-hour lecture on August 4, 2020, and 1-hour lecture on August 11, 2020.

19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery At Home or Work, Pandemic Zoom Meeting (New Orleans) June 18-20, 2020 Presented by: Society for Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery 6319 Cattail Court, Fort Collins, Colorado

Webinar, Minimally invasive lung lobectomy. Veterinary Endoscopic Society. Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, June 3, 2020.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, October 17-19, 2019.

Laboratory, "Canine Sports Medicine Laboratory," American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, October 16, 2019.

Stifle Arthroscopy and Arthrex TPLO/Internal Brace Course, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, September 19-20, 2019.

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Phoenix, AZ, June 6-8, 2019.

LVMA annual meeting, February, 2019, Lafayette, LA.

AOVET Small Animal Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Traumatology, AOVET, Las Vegas, NV, January 10-12, 2019.

BioMedtrix Comprehensive Interlocking Nailing Workshop for Fracture Repair, BioMedtrix, College Station, TX, November 10-11, 2018.

BioMedtrix Micro and Nano Total Hip Replacement Course, BioMedtrix, College Station, TX, November 9, 2018. BioMedtrix Universal Total Hip Replacement Course BFX/CFX, BioMedtrix, College Station, TX, November 7-8, 2018.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, . Phoenix, AZ, October 25-27, 2018. Workshop, "Proximal Abducting Ulnar Osteotomy course," American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Phoenix, AZ, October 24, 2018. AOVET Masters Course on Advanced Osteotomy Small Animal,

AOVET, San Diego, CA, September 5-7, 2018.

Behavior and Neural Alterations in Mouse Models of Schizophrenia, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, October 10, 2018.

Veterinary Arthrology Advancement Association Program, Naples, FL, August 24-25, 2018.

Workshop, "Arthrex Vet Systems University Faculty Forum for Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeons," Naples, FL, April 2018.

Companion Animal Health: Regenerative Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell Therapy, Baton Rouge, LA, February 2, 2018.

Canine I: Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation, CCRP program, online, June 2017.

Canine II Vet Online - Physical Agent Modalities and Therapeutic Exercise, CCRP program, online, July 2017.

Canine II VET-1: Physical Agents and Electrotherapeutic Modalities. CCRP program, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, July 2, 2017.

Canine Osteoarthritis Case Manager Certificate Program, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, November 11, 2017.

Cautery Smoke CE lecture, Baton Rouge, LA, May 8, 2017. Webinar,

"Plagiarism Webinar," Baton Rouge, LA, April 19, 2017.

Workshop, "Attended Seminar series and took certification examination (theory and practical) for Canine Rehabilitation certification program," Knoxville, TN, December 1-2, 2017.

Workshop, "Advanced Spinal Surgery, Las Vegas, NV, October 22-24, 2017.

Workshop, "IMEX Circular and Hybrid External Skeletal Fixation Course," IMEX, Frisco, TX, August 11-13, 2017.

Workshop, "Canine IV: Putting It All Together: Designing and Implementing A Rehabilitation Program," Knoxville, TN, July 9-10, 2017.

Workshop, "Canine III PT Lab Series: Physical Agent Modalities and Therapeutic Exercises," Knoxville, TN, July 6-9, 2017.

Seminar, "Gut Integrity in Sepsis," LSU SVM, Baton Rouge, LA, September 22, 2016.

Workshop, "IMEX Hybrid External Skeletal Fixation Course," IMEX, Frisco, TX, November 13, 2016.

Workshop, "IMEX Linear External Skeletal Fixation Course," IMEX, Frisco, TX, November 11- 13, 2016 .

Workshop, "Canine Stifle Stabilization Course," Arthrex Vet Systems, Miami, FL, November 4-5, 2016.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Seattle, WA, October 5-8, 2016.

Workshop, "CORA-Based Leveling Osteotomy Surgery Course," American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Seattle, WA, October 5, 2016.

LVMA annual meeting, January 2016, Shreveport, LA.

Continuing Education Program, "Friday morning SVM House officer seminars VCS 7001 course," LSU SVM, Baton Rouge, LA, USA. (2015 -2023).

Workshop, "Interventional Advanced Surgical Endoscopy Course," University of Georgia,Athens, GA, December 12-13, 2015.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Nashville, TN, October 21-24, 2015.

Workshop, "Double Pelvic Osteotomy ," American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Nashville, TN, October 21, 2015.

Facilitating Faculty Research: Office of Research and Economic Development, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, August 18, 2015.

Workshop, "Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery & Arthroscopy," Las Vegas, NV, October 27- 29, 2014.

Workshop, "BioMedtrix Canine Total Hip Replacement Course," BioMedtrix, Columbus, OH, May 15 -17, 2014.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, San Antonio, TX, October 25-26, 2013.

Veterinary Orthopedic Society Meeting, The Canyons, UT, March 10-15, 2013.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Chicago, IL, November 3-5, 2011.

Workshop, "Basic Principles of Fracture Management," AO North America, Columbus, OH, April 22-25, 2010.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Washington DC, October 9-10, 2009.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, San Diego, CA, October 23-25, 2008.

Banfield Pet Hospital Symposium, Banfield Pet Hospital, Portland, OR, October 2007.

 

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