Hugues H Beaufrere

Hugues H Beaufrere

Associate Professor

Medicine & Epidemiology


Licenses
Diplomate, European College of Zoological Medicine (Avian)
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian)
Diplomate, American College of Zoological Medicine (Zoological Companion Animals)
California Veterinary License
USDA Accreditation - Category II
Education
2006, DVM, University of Lyon, Veterinary School of Lyon, Marcy l'eoile, France
2013, PhD, Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Active Research Grants
Principal Investigator, Pharmacokinetics of a single-dose oral pravastatin in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus), (Principal Investigator), CCAH - Resident grant
Principal Investigator, Effects Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin and Pravastatin on Blood Lipids in Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus), (Principal Investigator), Harrison Avian Research and Conservation Collaborative
Co-Principal Investigator, Analgesic effects of high doses of hydromorphone in cockatiels, David Sanchez-Migallon Guzman (Principal Investigator), Lafeber Company
Co-Investigator, Which surgical asepsis protocol is more effective in reducing cutaneous bacterial counts in lizards?, Krista Keller (Principal Investigator), Center for Companion Animal Health
Principal Investigator, Optimizing 18F-NaF PET Imaging for Atherosclerosis Diagnosis in Orange-Winged Amazon parrots, (Principal Investigator), Center for Companion Animal Health
Co-Principal Investigator, Pharmacokinetics and safety of grapiprant in orange-winged Amazon parrots (Amazona amazonica), Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D (Principal Investigator), Center for Companion Animal Health
Most Recent Five Book Chapters
2025 Beaufrère H^: Neoplasia (Neurologic), Beaufrère H, Graham J, (ed), 5-minute veterinary consult: Avian, 2nd edition, . 290-292.
2025 Laniesse D, Beaufrère H: Iron Storage Disease, Beaufrère H, Graham J, (ed), 5-minute veterinary consult: Avian, 2nd edition, . 239-240.
2025 Beaufrère H^: Dyslipidemia/Hyperlipidemia, Beaufrère H, Graham J, (ed), 5-minute veterinary consult: Avian, 2nd edition, . 139-141.
2025 Laniesse D, Beaufrère H: Diabetes Insipidus, Beaufrère H, Graham J, (ed), 5-minute veterinary consult: Avian, 2nd edition, . 130-131.
2025 Beaufrère, H^: Atherosclerosis, Beaufrère H, Graham J, (ed), 5-minute veterinary consult: Avian, 2nd edition, . 36-39.
Research Focus
Lipid disorders in birds and reptiles, pharmacology of lipid lowering drugs in birds and reptiles, clinical research in avian and exotic pets
Specialty Focus
Zoological Medicine, Companion Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine
Ten Recent Publications

2024
Allegrini G, Poirier V, Pezzali J, Beaufrere H, Shoveller A, Koke M, Beeler-Marfisi J
Urinary iodine clearance after iodinated contrast administration to healthy cats

2024
Mikoni N, Guzman DSM, Beaufrère H, Phillips K
Computed tomographic findings of nasal and paranasal disease in domestic rabbits highlight maxillary sinusitis and close association with dental disease: 100 studies (2004-2024)

2024
Yang SHF, Aymen J, Beaufrère H^
Effect of substrate and walking surfaces on central metatarsal foot pad weight loading in Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) with and without pododermatitis: an ex vivo study

2024
Sosa-Higareda M, Beaufrère H, Phillips K, Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D
Rhinotomy, Rhinoscopy and Treatment of an Oronasal Fistula in a Sulcata Tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata)

2024
Megan L, Guzman DS, Keel K, Beaufrère H^
Prevalence, Anatomical Distribution, and Risk Factors of Adipocytic Tumors and Xanthomas in Psittaciformes: 1096 Cases (1998–2018)

2024
Mitchell M, Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D, Knych H, Beaufrere H^
Pharmacokinetics of Single-Dose Oral Atorvastatin and its Metabolites Support Therapeutic Use in Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus)

2024
Beaufrere H, Pacumio L, Susta L, Tarbert D, Ammersbach M, Keel K
Hepatic Lipid Accumulation is Associated with Multiple Metabolic Pathway Alterations but not Dyslipidemia and Insulin Resistance in Central Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps)

2023
Beaufrere H, Barboza T, Burnett A, Stark KD, Wood D
Effects of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin on blood lipids in Quaker parrots (Myiopsitta monachus)

2023
Sosa-Higareda M, Guzman DSM, Knych H, Lyubimov A, Zakharov A, Gomez B, Beaufrére H
Twice-daily oral administration of a cannabidiol and cannabidiolic acid-rich hemp extract was well tolerated in orange-winged Amazon parrots (Amazona amazonica) and has a favorable pharmacokinetic profile

2023
van Staaveren N, Tobalske BW, Brost J, Sharma R, Beaufrére H, Elias A, Harlander-Matauschek A
Biomechanics of landing in injured and uninjured chickens and the role of meloxicam