Do You Have a Good Dog with Stones?
Joe Bartges DVM, ACVN, ACVIM, PhD is looking for dogs that can travel to the University of Tennessee to participate in the following three studies: Check and see if you have patients that may be eligible for these and other clinical trials! Let's lead the way in clinical trial participation and, as a community, help advance the way we practice medicine!
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ABVP in Long Beach - April 27-29, 2007
The Annual ABVP Practitioner's Symposium will be held April 27-29 at the Hilton Long Beach California Hotel in Long Beach, CA. Soak up some California sun and great CE. AAVAC & UEP Annual Conference 2006 Proceedings Now Online!
The joint conference of the Unusual and Exotic Pets Group (UEP) of the Australian Veterinary Association and the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Australian Committee (AAVAC) was held at Te Papa, the National Museum of New Zealand, Wellington in September 2006.
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Serological testing--an alternative to boosters?
The issue of the duration of immunity, particularly for the modified live viral components of veterinary vaccines, has been a significant part of the recent vaccination debate. One option is to assess the need for each booster by performing a blood test. There is some published evidence of the relationship between antibody titres and protective immunity. It must be remembered that most commercial tests to assess immunity only measure antibodies, which are only one aspect of the immune response to vaccination. It is therefore possible that animals without or with low antibody titres are in fact protected.
Comparison of the activity of selamectin, imidacloprid and fipronil for the treatment of cats infested experimentally with Ctenocephalides felis felis and Ctenocephalides felis strongylus
The three treatments were effective for the first 31 days for C. f. felis and for the full 37 days for C. f. strongylus. Over the first 31 days, the efficacy of selamectin ranged from 89 to 100% and 85 to 100% against C. f. felis and C. f. strongylus, respectively, the efficacy of imidacloprid ranged from 76 to 100% and 92 to 100% and the efficacy of fipronil ranged from 98 to 100% and 97 to 100% against C. f. felis and C. f. strongylus.
Canine borreliosis: A laboratory diagnostic trial
This study affirms that a definitive diagnosis of canine borreliosis cannot be made by clinical symptoms and serology based on a single consultation. Moreover, this study clearly revealed that the diagnostic sensitivity is enhanced by a thorough consideration and exclusion of other diseases.
Treatment of chronic proximal suspensory desmitis in horses using focused electrohydraulic shockwave therapy
The objective of the present clinical report was to investigate the short- and long-term outcomes of chronic proximal suspensory desmitis (PSD) treated with Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment (ESWT). Fifty-two horses with chronic PSD in the forelimb (34 cases) or hindlimb (22 cases) were included in the study. Our findings suggest that in horses with PSD of fore- and hindlimb, the prognosis for returning to full work six months after diagnosis can be improved when ESWT and a controlled exercise program are used. However, a high rate of recurrence occurred in the hindlimb despite treatment.
Getting Started With Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging works for those that want to make it work. Is it a good investment? Yes, if you use it and charge for it. No, if you let it collect dust.
Causes Of Aspiration Pneumonia After Arytenoid Lateralization Surgery
These dogs have a permanently enlarged laryngeal opening, predisposing them to aspiration of food and water. In addition, adduction (as well as abduction) of the arytenoid cartilages and vocal folds is impaired with laryngeal paralysis, so these dogs are prone to aspiration pneumonia, even without surgery.
Interpretation Of Neurologic Exam In A Cocker Spaniel With Cranial Nerve Deficits
Cyclosporine does not suppress the neutrophilic response that is needed against bacterial infection, so you can use it in the face of a bacterial infection but not viral or fungal disease where the important host response is T-cell mediated.
Rough Recovery With Ketamine, Midazolam, And Hydromorphone In Cats; Instructions For Testicular Block
For the testicular blocks, I combine 1mg/kg each of lidocaine and bupivicaine (you could use only lidocaine and dilute with sterile saline to the volume you want). I then inject 1/2 the amount into each testicle after the first prep, with the needle (25g for cats) pointing toward the cord. Aspirate first, then inject either 1/2 the volume or until the testicle is plump.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, January 30, 9:30 pm ET
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This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, February 4, 10 pm ET
Join Louis-Philippe de Lorimier, DVM, DACVIM, for Tumors Of The Nasal Cavity In Dogs And Cats.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
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If control of Neospora caninum infection is technically feasible does it make economic sense?
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Looking to attend -- or contribute a paper to -- a veterinary conference? Check out the On The Road With VIN folder, or the Press Releases folder, to see what conferences are coming up and to visit their web sites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: WVC, SAVMA and BSAVA.
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Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module A
The Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review course is divided into 3 modules. Each module provides a systematic review of the physiology & pathophysiology of the organ systems included in that section. You will be able to use the 3 modules of this course as a focused and comprehensive preparation tool for the ABVP Core Examination. Even if you aren't going to take the exam, the depth and breadth of this material will provide you with an up-to-date review of organ system pathophysiology. Module A (March 29 - May 24, 2007) includes the following topics: Neurology, Coagulation, Oncology, Immunology, Surgery, Anesthesia and Dentistry* Dates:
March 29 - May 24, 2007 Real-time sessions:
Thursdays: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, and 17; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 16 Course Coordinator:
Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD Course Outline and Instructors:
Coagulation and Oncology (2 weeks) -- Karri Meleo, DVM, DACVIM, DACVR and TBA
Anesthesia -- TBA
Dentistry -- Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVCD
Immunology -- Robert M. Gogal Jr, DVM
Surgery-- Bob Richardson, DVM and Joe Hauptman, DVM, MS, DACVS
Neurology (2 weeks) -- Anne Katherman, DVM, DACVIM and William Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) Module B (June 14 - August 9, 2007) includes the following topics: Respiratory, Pharmacology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology, Fluids/Acid Base, Nephrology/Urology and Ophthalmology.* Module C (Aug 23 - Oct 25, 2007) includes the following topics: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Reproduction and Hematology/Chemistry.*
*Topics subject to change between modules. Tuition:
Member/$266, Non-Member/$373 by March 15, 2007;
Member/$296, Non-Member/$414 after March 15, 2007 Register for all 3 ABVP Modules by the start date of Module A on March 29, 2007 and you will receive a discounted tuition rate of Member/$758, Non-Member/$1063. Required Textbook:
None Recommended Textbooks:
Will be listed when the course opens To find out more:
Visit the Organ System and ABVP Modules course information pages: To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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