John P. Verstegen III

EDUCATION/TRAINING

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION	DEGREE	YEAR(s)	FIELD OF STUDY
Collège St Pierre Uccle Belgium Humanitary		1974	Scientific
University of Liege Belgium	DVM	1980	Veterinary Medicine
Saint Louis University Belgium	Master	1984	Computer Sciences
University P& M Curie Paris Fr.	Master	1983	Biostatistic
University of Liege Belgium	PhD	1987	Endocrinology
University of Liege	Residency	1990	Small Animal Reproduction
BCLAS Brussels Belgium	FELASA Cat C	1998	Laboratory Animal

Main interests: Andrology, Biology of reproduction carnivores, Endocrinology of reproduction, biotechnology of Reproduction, pregnancy regulation and CL

A. Positions and Honors.
Diplomate – European College for Animal Reproduction.
Honorary Diplomate Argentinean Veterinary College
Vice-president - European College for Animal Reproduction (ECAR)
Past -President and founder of the European Veterinary Society for Small Animal Reproduction
Vice-president of the French Association for the Study of Animal Reproduction (Paris)
Secretary/treasurer of the Belgium Council for Laboratory Animal Sciences (BCLAS – Belgium)
Past President European Veterinary Society for Small Animal Reproduction
Board member of FELASA representing BCLAS
Board member of the Belgium royal veterinary College
Board member of the bioethics committee of the University of Liege
Scientific adviser of the CER Marloie Belgium
Scientific adviser for several official and private companies (Pfizer animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, CEVA santé animale, Vétoquinol, Merial, Intervet, Peptech, Janssen Pharmaceutica, Dow Corning int,…).
Director semen bank University of Liege Belgium,
Director Semen bank University of Florida Gainesville
Board member of the ACCD
Co-chair Residency committee Veterinary College University of Florida Gainesville
Research Committee Member Veterinary College University of Florida Gainesville
Rotary Club of Gainesville Member

Scientific distinction

- EFFEM-MASTERFOOD Prize 1984
- University of Liege Research Prize 1988
- University of liege professor’s association prize: 1989
- Finalist of the 5 th AGIM Scientific 1992 - Dog and cat biology of reproduction: clinical and experimental pharmacology used for the study of physiology and endocrinology of cycle and pregnancy.
 Winner with K. Onclin of the Iam’s prize for the best published clinical article 1996 - Practical use of
a combination of a dopamine agonist and a synthetic prostaglandin analogue to terminate
unwanted pregnancy in dogs. JSAP 1996, 37, 211
Honorary Diplomate Argentinean College for Animal Reproduction  2001

Selected peer-reviewed publications. List, in chronological order, the titles, ALL authors (PI name in bold), and complete references to all publications during the past three years and to representative earlier publications pertinent to the application.
(selected from more than 80 peer reviewed publications)

Books

Book Chapters

Verstegen J. Onclin K.  Preputial Discharges in Veterinary Clinical Advisor: instant diagnosis and Treatment. Cote E. Editor, Mosby publisher 2007

Onclin K., Verstegen J. Pyometra Discharges in Veterinary Clinical Advisor: instant diagnosis and Treatment. Cote E. Editor, Mosby publisher 2007

Verstegen J, Onclin K. Small Animal Reproduction in Maddison J and Pappish M. The year in Small animal Medicine Volume 1, Blackwell ed. Oxford UK 2005 pp 317-350                                                                                                                                                           

Verstegen J. Onclin K.  Preputial Discharges in Veterinary Clinical Advisor: instant diagnosis and Treatment. Cote E. Editor, Mosby publisher 2006

Onclin K., Verstegen J. Pyometra Discharges in Veterinary Clinical Advisor: instant diagnosis and Treatment. Cote E. Editor, Mosby publisher 2006

Verstegen III J, Concannon PW.  Use of Vaginal Endocscopy in Canine Breeding Management.  In: Concannon PW, England G, Verstegen III J, Linde-Forsberg C (eds)  Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction, IVIS Scientific Internet Publications, in preparation.   http://www.ivis.org

Verstegen III J, Onclin K.  Abortion Induction in the Bitch and Queen using Inhibitors of Prolactin Secretion Alone or in Combination.  In: Concannon PW, England G, Verstegen III J, Linde-Forsberg C (eds)  Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction, IVIS Scientific Internet Publications, in preparation.  http://www.ivis.org

Onclin K and Verstegen III J.  Prostate Diseases and Treatments in the Dog.  In: Concannon PW, England G, Verstegen III J, Linde-Forsberg C (eds)  Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction, IVIS Scientific Internet Publications, in preparation.  http://www.ivis.org

Verstegen III J, Onclin K and Donnay I.  Mammary Tumors in the Bitch and Queen: Evaluation, Care and Surgical Treatment.  In: Concannon PW, England G, Verstegen III J, Linde-Forsberg C (eds)  Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction, IVIS Scientific Internet Publications, in preparation.  http://www.ivis.org

Pypendop BH and Verstegen III J.  Anesthesia for Caesarian-Section in the Bitch and Queen.  In: Concannon PW, England G, Verstegen III J, Linde-Forsberg C (eds)  Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction, IVIS Scientific Internet Publications, in preparation.  http://www.ivis.org

Concannon PW, Verstegen III J, England G.  Phases and Stages of Canine Ovarian Cycles:  Clinical and Endocrine Correlates.  In: Concannon PW, England G, Verstegen III J, Linde-Forsberg C (eds)  Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction, IVIS Scientific Internet Publications, in preparation.  http://www.ivis.org

Wanke MM, Romagnoli S, Verstegen III JP, Concannon PW.  Pharmacological Approaches to Pregnancy Termination in Dogs and Cats Including the Use of Prostaglandins, Dopamine Agonists, and Dexamethasone.  In: Concannon PW, England G, Verstegen III J, Linde-Forsberg C (eds)  Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction, IVIS Scientific Internet Publications.  Aug 2002.  http://www.ivis.org

Gobello C, Concannon PW, Verstegen III J.   Canine Pseudopregnancy: A Review. In: Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction, In: Concannon PW, England G, Verstegen III J, Linde-Forsberg C (eds)  Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction, IVIS Scientific Internet Publications.  Aug 2001.  http://www.ivis.org

Verstegen J.  Hormonal cycle and vaginal cytology in the bitch.  in: Christiansen IB (ed) Reproduction hos hund.  Dansk Veterinaerforening for Hysdyrreproduction, 1999.

Verstegen J.  Hormonal treatment and reproductive failure in the bitch. in: Christiansen IB (ed) Reproduction hos hund.  Dansk Veterinaerforening for Hysdyrreproduction, 1999.

Concannon PW and Verstegen J.  Companion Animal Comparative Endocrinology: Pregnancy in Dogs and Cats.  in: Knobil & Neill (eds) Encyclopedia of Reproduction Vol 3, Academic Press, NY 1999, 970-979

Verstegen J.  Pharmacological control of reproduction in the cat.  (Chap 17)  in:  England G & Harvey M (eds) BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Reproduction and Neonatology, 1998, 219-226.

Verstegen J.  Condition in the male animals. (Chap 7) in:  England G & Harvey M (eds) BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Reproduction and Neonatology, 1998, 71-82.

Physiology and endocrinology of reproduction in female cats. (Chap 2) in:  England G & Harvey M (eds) BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Reproduction and Neonatology, 1998, 11-16.

Verstegen J.  Feline Reproduction.  in: Ettinger and Feldman (eds) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 5th ed.  WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 1999, 1585-1598.

Verstegen J.  Contraception and abortion induction in the bitch. in: Ettinger and Feldman (eds) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 5th ed.  WB Saunders, Philadelphia PA, USA, 1999, 1542-1548.

Verstegen J.  Section XI Reproductive disorders: Overview of mismating regimens for the bitch.  in:  Bonagura K (ed) Current Veterinary Therapy.  WB Saunders, Philadelphia PA, USA, 1999, 947-954.

Fellman D, Verstegen J, Cormery B, Loosfelt C, Bugnon C.  Characterization of melanin-concentrating hormone related peptide in the rat hypothalamus.  In:  Aubry A, Marraux M, Vitoux B (eds) 2nd Forum on Peptides. John LIbbey and Co, Paris, 174:61-64.

Verstegen J, Fellmann D, Cormery B, Loosfelt C, Bugnon C.  Development of a MCH radioimmunoassay and its application in the study of the MCH-like immunoreactivity in the human, rat, dog, sheep and fish (trout) brains.  In:  Aubry A, Marraux M, Vitoux B (eds) 2nd Forum on Peptides. John LIbbey and Co, Paris, 174:91-94.

 

Refereed Papers last 5 years

Lara C. Metrione,1  John P. Verstegen,2 darryl J. Heard,2 Dana Leblanc,3 Allyson L. Walsh,3 Linda M. Penfold1 a preliminary evaluation of deslorelin, a gnrh agonist, for contraception of captive variable flying foxes (pteropus hypomelanus). Andrology, 2007, accepted for publication

Beaufays F, Onclin K, Lecouls G, Verstegen J. Urodynamic effects of phenylpropanolamine and evaluation of its interest in treatment of retrograde ejaculation in the male dog: a dose-titration study. Theriogenology 2007, submitted

   Verstegen J., Onclin K. Mammary tumors and Prolactin in the dog, In practice, 2007 submitted

   John P. Verstegen ,Lara C. Metrione,1,2 Darryl J. Heard,2 Dana LeBlanc,3 Allyson L. Walsh,3 Linda M. Penfold1 Evaluation of semen and semen freezing in VARIABLE FLYING FOXES (PTEROPUS HYPOMELANUS),Theriogenology , Submitted 2007

Onclin K. , Verstegen J. Cesarean Section in the Dog. Clinician brief 2007 accepted

Verstegen J. , Onclin K. Vaginal discharges in the dog.Clinician brief, 2007 accepted.

    Melendez P, Krueger T, White J, Badinga L, Verstegen J, Donovan GA, Archbald LF. Effect of ghrelin in dry matter intake and energy metabolism in prepartum sheep: a preliminary study.
Theriogenology. 2006 Nov;66(8):1961-8.

Hamaide AJ, Grand JG, Farnir F, Le Couls G, Snaps FR, Balligand MH, Verstegen JP Urodynamic and morphologic changes in the lower portion of the urogenital tract after administration of estriol alone and in combination with phenylpropanolamine in sexually intact and spayed female dogs.Am J Vet Res. 2006 May;67(5):901-8.

Carofiglio F, Hamaide AJ, Farnir F, Balligand MH, Verstegen JP. Evaluation of the urodynamic and hemodynamic effects of orally administered phenylpropanolamine and ephedrine in female dogs.Am J Vet Res. 2006 Apr;67(4):723-30.

Boyd A, Pozor M, Bailey CS, Verstegen J. Effect of seasonality on testicular blood flow in mature stallions, Abstract in the Proceeding of the Ninth International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Kerkrade, The Netherlands, 2006, .

Pozor M, Macpherson ML, Troedsson M, Verstegen J. Effect of a single administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on testicular blood flow in stallions, , Abstract in the Proceedings from the Ninth International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Kerkrade, The Netherlands, 2006,.

Hamaide AJ, Verstegen JP, Snaps FR, Onclin KJ, Balligand MH.(2005) influence of the estrous cycle on urodynamic and morphometric measurements of the lower portion of the urogenital tract in dogs. Am J Vet Res;66(6):1075-83.

Verstegen JP, Onclin K, Iguer-Ouada M.(2005) Long-term motility and fertility conservation of chilled canine semen using egg yolk added Tris-glucose extender: in vitro and in vivo studies. Theriogenology.;64(3):720-33.

Ronsse V, Verstegen J, Thiry E, Onclin K, Aeberle C, Brunet S, Poulet H. (2005) Canine herpesvirus-1 (CHV-1): clinical, serological and virological patterns in breeding colonies. Theriogenology;64(1):61-74.

Hamaide A., Balligand M., Verstegen J. (2005) L’incompétence du sphincter urétral chez la chienne Revue de la littérature, Ann. Med. Vet., 149 (2), Pages 75-92

Ronsse V, Verstegen J, Onclin K, Farnir F, Poulet  H (2004)  Risk factors and reproductive disorders associated with canine herpesvirus-1 (CHV-1). Theriogenology. 61(4):619-36.

Verstegen J, Scalais S, Onclin K (2004)  Cabergoline and mammary tumors.  Le Point Veterinaire, 248:10-12

Verstegen J, Onclin K (2004)  Prolactin, Pseudopregnancy and mammary tumors in the dog. Le Point Veterinaire, 249:44-47

Ronsse V, Poulet H, Verstegen J, Thiry E (2003) L’herpes virose canine.  Ann. de Med. Veterinaire.  147:65-76

Onclin K, Murphy B, Verstegen JP (2002) Comparisons of estradiol, LH and FSH patterns in pregnant and nonpregnant beagle bitches.  Theriogenology.  57:1957-1972

Ronsse V, Verstegen J, Onclin K, Guiot AL, Aeberlé C, Nauwynck HJ, Poulet H  (2002)  Seroprevalence of Canine Herpesvirus-1 in the Belgian Dog Population in 2000.  Repro. Dom. Anim.  37:299-304

Verstegen J, Iguer-Ouada M, Onclin K (2002) Computer assisted semen analyzers in andrology research and veterinary practice.  Theriogenology.  57(1):149-179

Iguer-Ouada M, Verstegen JP (2001) Long-term preservation of chilled canine semen: effect of commercial and laboratory prepared extenders.  Theriogenology.  55(2):671-684

Onclin K, Lauwers F, Verstegen JP (2001) FSH secretion patterns during pregnant and non pregnant luteal periods and 24h secretion patterns in male and female dogs.  J. Reprod. Fert. 57:15-21

England G, Verstegen J, Hewitt D (2001) Pregnancy following in vitro fertilization of canine oocytes.  Vet. Rec.  1:20-22

Pypendop B, Verstegen J (2001) Cardiovascular effects of romifidine in dogs.  AJVR. 62(4):490-495

Verstegen J, Onclin K, Silva LDM, Concannon PW (2001)  Induzione dell’estro con cabergolina somministrata alla cagna durante diverse fasi dell’anestro.  Riv. Zool. Vet.  29(1):25-38

Verstegen J (2001) Hormonal treatment and reproductive failure in the bitch and queen.   Rev. Bras.  Reprod. Anim. 25(2)

Verstegen J, Onclin K (2001) Intérêts et limites des dosages hormonaux en reproduction des petits animaux.  Vet Repro.  3(3):31-35

Verstegen JP, Silva LD, Onclin K (2001) Determination of the role of cervical closure in fertility regulation after mating or AI in beagle bitches.  J. Reprod. Fert. 57:31-34

Iguer-Ouada M, Verstegen J (2001) Evaluation of the sperm quality analyser (SQA) for dog semen analysis. Theriogenology.  55:

Wright PJ, Verstegen JP, Onclin K, Jochle W, Armour AF, Martin GB, Trigg TE (2001) Suppression of the estrous responses of bitches to the GnRh analogue deslorelin by progestin. J. Reprod. Fert. Suppl. 57:263-268.