Contents of this CUHA Beat issue include: Introducing the New CUHA Beat; Lorin Warnick Appointed as Interim Dean, Margaret Thompson is Interim CUHA Director; Welcome New 2015-2016 CUHA Interns and Residents; Case Study: Mechanical Ventilation of Canine Patient with Extensive Lung Disease; Case Study: Spinal Surgery of Equine Patient with Narrowed Interspinous Space; Upcoming CE Events: Spotlight on Continuing Education.