Personal:

L. Beryl N. Bierschwal, Spouse, and two daughters

Degrees:

D.V.M. – Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1950

M.S. – University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 1956

Non-academic Experience:

Private Practice, General, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, 1950-51

Consultant – TechAmerica Pharmaceutical, 1986-87

Consultant – Cambridge Life Sciences, 1986-88

Consultant – Elanco (Ely Lilly Corp), 1988-89

Consultant – Merck (Merial) Incorporated, 1990-98

Academic Experience:

University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, 1951, to retirement

1.  Ambulatory Clinician (1951-1953)

2.  Large Animal Clinician (1953-1956)   Instructor, Veterinary Obstetrics, General Clinician and Graduate Student

3.  Veterinary Obstetrics and Reproduction (1956-1972) – Teaching and Clinical Application

4.  Theriogenology (1972-1986) (veterinary obstetrics and reproduction) Section Head and Director of Residence Program

5.  Retired from University (1986)

6.  Research – Continuation 1987-1989, Application of Rapid Progesterone Assay to Reproductive Problems and Management in the Bovine (dairy), Equine and Canine

7.  Research – Merck Research Farm 1990-present.  Research projects concerned with effect of therapeutic agents on reproduction of bovine and porcine

Accomplishments of Importance:

Establishment of Theriogenology Clinical and Academic Section

Establishment of Residency Program in Theriogenology – graduation of 18 residents, 17 of which became board certified in the American College of Theriogenologists

Academic Appointments:

Instructor – 1951

Assistant Professor – 1952

Tenure – 1956

Associate Professor – 1957

Professor – 1965-85

Chief of Section, Veterinary Obstetrics and Reproduction – 1969-72

Chief of Theriogenology Section – 1972-85

Professor – Part-time appointment – 1986-87

Professor Emeritus – 1986-Present

Professional Affiliations:

American Veterinary Medical Association

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

East Central Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

American Veterinary Society of Veterinary Clinicians

Society for the Study of Reproduction

Society for Theriogenology, Board of Directors, 1960-64; President 1965

The American College of Theriogenologists, Chairman of the Board, 1966-67; Board of Directors, 1965-68; Tech Advisor, Missouri Chapter, 1966-90 American College of Theriogenologists; Organizing Committee, Approved by AVMA, July 1971; Charter Diplomate; Credential & Examination Committee; Executive Board, 1977-78; Vice President, 1977-78, President, 1971-79, Program Chairman, 1972, 1974 and 1978

Military Affiliation:

United States Marine Corps – World War II, 1942-45

United States Army Reserve

Commissioned U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, 1950

Promoted to Colonel, 1975

Founded and commanded 141^st Medical Detachment (Veterinary JB Team), 1976-83

Retired, 1985

Foreign Assignments:

1.  Bogota, Columbia, Special Invitation AID program – presented workshop on Examination of the Bull for Breeding Soundness, February, 1968

2.  University of Utrecht, Clinical for Veterinary Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Netherlands.  Clinical Teaching and Research – Boar Semen and Artificial Insemination of Swine, 1968-69 (Sabbatical Year)

3.  Puerto Rico – Consultant Reproductive Efficiency in the Dairy Cow, September, 1972 (10 days)

4.  Montevideo, Uruguay – Fulibright Program Consultant, Investigation and Recommendations for Improvement of Reproductive Efficiency of the Bovine in Uruguay, December, 1974-February, 1975

5.  Porto Aigre, Brazil – Consultant to Faculcade de Veterinaria, University Federal Rio Grand de Sul, Post-Graduate Program in Theriogenology, August 1977-December, 1977

6.  Zaria, Nigeria – External Professional Examiner, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadue Bello University, November 1978

7.  Villahermosa & Vera Cruz, Mexico – Consultant on Cooperative Research Projects with tropical areas in Mexico, part of University of Missouri Taskforce, July, 1980

8.  Belem, Brazil – Consultant on Al & Animal Reproduction, Missouri PARA PARTNERS PROGRAM, April 1981 (16 days)

9.  Consultant to Universidad Austral de Chile, VALDIVIA Chile in Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology) by invitation of College of Veterinary Medicine, August 1981 (16 days)

10. Zaria, Nigeria, External Examiner of Ph.D. degree for Dr. David Ogwu, Ahmadue Bello University School of Veterinary Medicine, November 1983

11. Costa Rica – Veterinary Consultant, CATIE Exper. Station, October 1987

12. Uruguiana, Brazil, Consultant, Merck Incorporated Experimental Farms, 1994

Honors:

Phi Zeta Sigma Xi Gamma Sigma Delta Norden Distinguished Teacher Award, 1967

Alumni Faculty Award – Outstanding Contribution to University of Missouri, 1970

Norden Distinguished Teacher Award, 1971

Teaching Excellence, Post Graduate Class in Theriogenology, Faculdade de Veterinaria, University Federal Rio Grande de Sul, Porto Algre, Brazil, November, 1977

Extension Division Award for Outstanding Contribution – Cattlemen of Missouri, 1980

Distinguished Faculty Award, University of Missouri, 1982 (presented by the Alumni Association.  First time award had been received by a member of the College of Veterinary Medicine)

Army Achievement Medal, 1982

Army Distinguished Service Medal, 1983

College of Veterinary Medicine Distinguished Service Award, September 1983

Outstanding Army Reserve Unit – 102^nd U.S. Army Reserve Command, 1983

The Army Meritorious Service Medal, 1983

The Army Commendation Medal, 1983

Appreciation Award, American Polled Hereford Association, 1985

Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine Stange Award, June, 1985

The Army Meritorious Service Medal, 1987

The Army Meritorious Service Medal, 1988

Dr. David Bartlett Lecture Award, Society for Theriogenology, 1989

Graduate School:

Graduate Staff, 1965-85

Graduate Senate, 1970-72

Publications: 

For a complete list of publications, please contact the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.