Mother dog nursing a litter of puppies while another dog nuzzles one of the puppies
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Dog breeders will have the opportunity to submit questions beforehand, as well as posing questions live, during the Roundtable Q&A that culminates October’s Health Symposium. Answers to questions will be discussed in a roundtable fashion.

About Dr. Julie T. Cecere

Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT, completed her veterinary education at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. She worked in private veterinary practice and commercial settings before returning for a residency in animal reproduction. Dr. Cecere is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology, an organization to which she has contributed in several leadership and service roles. She is clinical associate professor of theriogenology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where she has developed an internationally recognized clinical service for canine reproduction. Dr. Cecere lives in Virginia with her family on a small hobby farm and enjoys upland dog hunting with her children and riding horses in her spare time.

Julie T. Cecere has been compensated by Pro Plan for her time and expertise.

About Dr. Carla Barstow  

Carla Barstow, DVM, MS, DACT, is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. She also is an active member of the Society for Theriogenology. Dr. Barstow practices in small-animal medicine in Lakeland, Florida, and is the only reproductive specialist serving the greater Tampa, Florida area. In her practice, Dr. Barstow works with dog breeders to breed healthier dogs. She is a longtime breeder of Samoyeds and participates in dog shows.  

Carla Barstow has been compensated by Pro Plan for her time and expertise.

About Dr. Joshua Trumble

Joshua Trumble, DVM, received a veterinary degree from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. He worked at a small-animal practice in the Tampa Bay, Florida area from 2022 to 2024, providing general practice and reproduction services. Dr. Trumble recently completed a theriogenology residency at Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He currently is an associate veterinarian at the Veterinary Hospital at the Lake in Sherrils Ford, North Carolina.  

Joshua Trumble has been compensated by Pro Plan for his time and expertise.

Additional Resources for Dog Breeders    

At Pro Club, we aim to offer valuable resources for professional dog breeders like you. Explore our collection of webinars, articles, and video series designed to support your professional breeding program, like “When Whelping Goes Wrong,” our most recent webinar from Dr. Joshua Trumble.