Dr. Ted Lafeber, Jr, left
Dr. Robert Dahlhausen, right, recipient of 2008 T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner Award

Robert D. Dahlhausen DVM, MS

• Veterinary Molecular Diagnostics, Inc
  Laboratory Founder
  Milford OH
  • Formerly Research Associates Laboratory, Inc
  • This laboratory practiced the first commercial application of molecular diagnostic methods in veterinary medicine.
• Dr. T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner Award: 2008 presented to an outstanding private practitioner who is advancing the quality of health care for companion birds.
• A 1983 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine,
• Practices 100% avian and exotic animal medicine for over 25 years.
  • Avian and Exotic Animal Medical Center
  • Cincinnati OH
• Bob received his DVM from the Ohio State University in 1983
• Dr. Dahlhausen has lectured on both a local and professional level, and he also leads a lecture and laboratory series on avian medicine for the University of Cincinnati veterinary technician program.
• He has also served as a veterinary consultant for USDA, APHIS, and REAC since 1990, providing evaluation of exotic animal facilities, and performing exotic animal restraint and capture for seizure.
• He is the founder of the first Midwest Avian Research Expo (MARE) in Cincinnati, Ohio. This annual event raises funds over $500,000 for avian medical researchers.
• Infectious avian disease is a field of special interest for Dr. Dahlhausen and he has studied proventricular dilatation disease (PDD) in his practice and laboratory.
• His research led to the use of COX-2 inhibitors in the management of affected birds.