Humane Society Veterinarian Honored Presenter at National Veterinary

Symposium

Dr. Karla Bard, Director of Medical Operations at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, led a
presentation of landmark research findings at the annual meeting of the American Board of
Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). The milestone research findings alleviate concerns that a
nationwide rise in high volume spay-neuter facilities has been accompanied by a lower quality of
care that leads to an increase in post-surgical mortality.

Tampa, FL, November 20, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Dr. Karla Bard, Director of Medical Operations at the
Humane Society of Tampa Bay, led a presentation of landmark research findings at the annual meeting of
the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) at their special veterinary session on Saturday,
October 7th in Atlanta, GA. This prestigious honor reflects the high esteem in which Dr. Bard and the
Humane Society of Tampa Bay (an AAHA-accredited veterinary facility) are held and the respect gained
for their unwavering commitment to relevancy and leading in the field.

The milestone research findings alleviate concerns that a nationwide rise in high volume spay-neuter
facilities has been accompanied by a lower quality of care that leads to an increase in post-surgical
mortality rates. According to results from the six-year study, however, high-volume spay-neuter surgery
is associated with lower mortality rates, approaching that achieved in human surgery.

High volume spay-neuter clinics have been established to save lives by reducing the number of animals
admitted to and euthanized in animal shelters, said Dr. Bard. The results of our study confirm the
absolute safety of these clinics and offer further evidence to support aggressive spay-neuter initiatives.

The study and subsequently published research was conducted in partnership with Dr. Julie K. Levy,
Maddie's Professor of Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida Maddie's Shelter Medicine
Program, and supported by a Maddie's Fund grant.

About the Humane Society of Tampa Bay

For more than 100 years, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has been dedicated to ending animal
homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need. Named a Four-Star Charity
by Charity Navigator since 2008, designated a Platinum Participator with GuideStar, and accredited by
AAHA, the standard in veterinary excellence, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is dedicated to the
highest standards in animal sheltering and veterinary care. Our adoption programs, affordable veterinary
services, community outreach efforts and volunteer opportunities are essential to the health and wellbeing
of animals across Tampa Bay.

About Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program and Maddie's Fund

Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program is a comprehensive shelter medicine program at the University of
Florida College of Veterinary Medicine made possible by Maddie's Fund. Maddie's Fund (
www.maddiesfund.org) is a family foundation founded in 1994 by Workday co-founder Dave Duffield
and his wife, Cheryl, who have endowed the Foundation with more than $300 million. Since then, they

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have awarded more than $153 million in grants toward increased community lifesaving, shelter medicine
education, and pet adoptions across the U.S. The Duffields named Maddie's Fund after their Miniature
Schnauzer Maddie, who always made them laugh and comforted them during stressful business times
when Dave was launching a startup software company. Maddie was with Dave and Cheryl from 1987 -
1997 and continues to inspire them today.

Photo from left: Dr. Karla Bard, Dr. Julie Levy

Media Contact
Sherry Silk, Executive Director
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
813.774.4309 / sherrys@humanesocietytampa.org

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Contact Information:
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Nash McCutchen
813.774.4313
Contact via Email
http://humanesocietytampa.org

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