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ACVIM 2002 Proceedings on VIN
Pre-registration for the 21st Annual ACVIM Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina closes soon, don't miss out on your chance to pre-register for the forum! Find out more on ACVIM.org ; Register online.

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Lions and Tigers and Servals: Oh My!
It's not too late to sign up for this 4 CE hour VIN CE course on the basic medicine and husbandry of non-domestic cats. For more information, and to Enroll, visit Lions and Tigers and Servals: Oh My! and click on the enroll now link.



Occurrence of infectious upper respiratory tract disease and response to vaccination in horses on six sentinel premises in northern Colorado
Outbreaks of IURD in study horses were associated with influenza virus H3N8 and Streptococcus equi infection, and serological response to vaccination with conventional products was poor.

Effects of topical application of antimicrobials and bandaging on healing and granulation tissue formation in wounds of the distal aspect of the limbs in horses
All bandaged wounds produced exuberant granulation tissue, which was surgically excised; none of the unbandaged wounds produced exuberant granulation tissue.

Clostridial myonecrosis in horses (37 cases 1985-2000)
Clostridial myonecrosis can occur following the i.m. or inadvertent perivascular administration of a wide variety of commonly administered drugs. It is most common in the neck musculature. Aggressive treatment can be associated with survival rates of up to 81% for cases due to Cl. perfringens alone. Survival rates for other Clostridial spp. tend to be lower.

Provisional surveillance summary of the West Nile virus epidemic--United States, January-November 2002
In 2002, the reported numbers of human and animal infections increased, and the geographic range of WNV activity expanded substantially.



Flupirtine And Tramadol For Analgesia
The antinociceptive activity of flupirtine was measured in various test procedures predictive of analgesic activity ...

Treatment and Prognosis For GI Small Cell Lymphoma in Cats
There's quite a bit of controversy regarding the treatment of small cell lymphoma. Since this is a failure of apoptosis of normal lymphocytes, some believe that cell-cycle specific drugs may not be the wisest choices... I tend to use either the Richter-Fondacaro protocol...

Thermometer Problems (Breakage, Perianal Fistulas, Etc.)
Had one thermometer break off in a pot bellied boar's butt, and was able to remove it with lots of lube and fingers in the anus. This of course launched the boar to the pinnacle of anal ecstasy ...


 

Sunday Rounds
Sunday, April 20 - NO Rounds
No Rounds! Spend this time with your offline family and friends.

Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 22, 9:30 pm ET -
What's new with you? Are you full of Easter candy? Stop by and tell us what you've been up to!
Rounds Room

Recent Rounds
* Compensation & Benefits
* Understanding and Interpreting MICs
* Megaesophagus & Aspiration Pneumonia
* VIN Town Hall Meeting
* Equine Pediatric Orthopedics
* Financial Planning Strategies For Practice Owners




Abstract Of The Week:
Evaluation Of Enalapril In Dogs With Induced Chronic Renal Insufficiency

Book Review:
McDonald's Veterinary Endocrinology And Reproduction (Fifth Edition)

Website Of The Week:
Health Related Hoaxes and Rumors (Human)

Survey of The Week Results:
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1

From the Boards:
* Feline Sebaceous Adenitis?
* Who Are You?
* Bartonella
* SARS Information



Veterinary Support Personnel Network CE:
Basic Receptionist/Front Office Skills

  • How do you train your receptionists and front office staff?
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Your front office staff are the most important people in your practice! They are the first and last face your clients see. Improve your clients' perception of your clinic, and give your receptionists/front office staff the training you always wanted them to have. Make sure your front office staff is enrolled in VSPN CE's newest support staff course: Basic Receptionist/Front Office Skills.

This course is a great review for front office staff, receptionists, office managers, and practice managers.

Make sure your staff are registered members of VSPN (www.vspn.org, it's free!), then have them go to the course info page to ENROLL NOW.


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