Congratulations New Graduates!
All VINners are anxious to welcome the Class of 2007 as our newest colleagues. If you are a member of the Class of 2007, your big day is approaching and soon we'll call you Doctor. We want to stay in touch with you so please take a moment to update your contact information using MyVIN. Find MyVIN on the main navigation bar of any VIN Member Area page.
Plan to hire a new grad?
Post your position in Vetquest Classifieds. Use the Positions Offered -- New Graduates category.
Electronic Medical Record survey - please help us gather the info!
Electronic medical records are gaining in popularity, but are they all they're cracked up to be? We'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject. Whether you use electronic medical record systems or not, please help us gather the info by completing this short survey. The results will be analyzed and released to the VIN community. Additionally, the data will be used in an upcoming CE talk at this year's AVMA meeting, entitled "Electronic Veterinary Medical Record Systems-Promises and Problems", presented by Drs. Allen Hahn and Robert Featherston.
ACVIM 2007 Forum
The 2007 ACVIM Forum is rapidly approaching... June 6-9 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, WA. Don't miss the VIN Member breakfast.
Meet your fellow VINners, including several of your favorite VIN Consultants! Date: Saturday, June 9
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 am
Place: Sheraton Seattle-Cirrus Room
Please RSVP Check out the proceedings from last year! Featured Book:
Small Animal Surgery, 3rd Edition, Text Only, Fossum, 2007
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Paravertebral block for forelimb anesthesia in the dog--an anatomic study
The landmarks allow reliable placement of a solution at the nerves comprising the brachial plexus, allowing anesthesia of the entire forelimb in the dog.
Hematologic and biochemical changes during canine agility competitions
Our results indicate that agility competitions induce mild to moderate changes in hematologic and biochemical results consistent with splenic contraction, increased lipolysis, and utilization of anaerobic pathways involved in energy resynthesis in muscle.
Artifactual changes in PCV, hemoglobin concentration, and cell counts in bovine, caprine, and porcine blood stored at room and refrigerator temperatures
The objective of this study was to investigate the artifactual changes that may occur in PCV, hemoglobin (Hgb) concentration, and cell counts in bovine, caprine, and porcine blood samples stored at room (30 degrees C) or refrigerator (5 degrees C) temperature.
Observations on the muscle relaxant rocuronium bromide in the horse--a dose-response study
Rocuronium is an effective nondepolarizing muscle relaxant in horses under isoflurane anaesthesia. It had a dose-dependent onset and duration of action. Rocuronium did not produce significant changes in the measured cardiovascular parameters.
Dog catches pigeons -- what are disease risks for dog and for owner? Articles about psittacosis
One of my clients has a work-shed behind the house which many pigeons live in. The dog has taken to nabbing the pigeons in mid-flight. The owner then has to get the dead bird from the dog and sometimes clean up the remains. First, health risks to the dog? Second, the owner? I seem to recall that pigeon poo is not the healthiest stuff to be exposed to.
Discussion on constant rate infusion use for the mathematically challenged
I've read lots of the posts about CRIs but have never been able to try one because I can't figure it out on my own! I'd really appreciate it if someone would just spoon feed me. That would really help.
Aggresive behavior in a Conure due to fear not dominance; helpful hints for training a fearful bird
When fear is involved, seek out what may be functioning as a punisher and remove it ASAP. The negative aspects of punishment will often become an increasing barrier to success and will elevate the probability of actually reducing the quality of the animal's life.
Anemic dog: how much blood should I give and what hematocrit level should I aim for?
In a bone marrow dog where I don't think the cells are being destroyed, but the dog can't make new cells, I am aiming for a final PCV of 30%. In a trauma case or hemolytic anemia case where the animal can make new RBCs, I am aiming for low 20s because I want there still to be stimulus for erythropoetin and bone marrow production.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, May 29, 9:30 pm ET (01:30 am May 30, GMT)
The big movie season is starting. What are you looking forward to seeing? Stop by and tell us!
Use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, June 3, 10:00 pm ET (02:00 am, June 4 GMT)
Join Byron Farquer, DVM, for Alternative Exit Strategies For Low-Grossing Practices.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds Fluid Therapy: When, Where and How? What's That Lump? Know Before You Cut How To Select And Hire A Consultant Feline Heartworm Disease (AAFP) Intuitively Diagnose and Treat Allergies Medicine From The Inside Out: Part 4 Osteoarthritis And Oxidative Stress: Part 3 Mentorship for New Grads and "Old" Owners Liver Damage And Oxidative Stress: Part 2 Update On Urolithiasis Introduction To Oxidative Stress: Part 1 Coping With The Death Of A Pet (AAFP) 2007 US Tax Update
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Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Behavior and more…
Book Review of the Week:
Saunder’s Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 3rd Ed.
You can purchase this book in the VIN store.
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Time Out Period and the ‘Save’ Command
Upcoming Conferences
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: ACVIM, Pacific Vet and AHS.
From the Boards:
* Pet Foods: Everything You Were Afraid To Ask
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* Tail Vein Catheterization In A Mouse
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What Makes Cats Tick? Feline Internal Medicine Module 3
The Early Bird deadline is June 6th! The What Makes Cats Tick? Feline Internal Medicine series will take a close look at a variety of feline-specific topics taught by our knowledgeable instructors. This series is open to all veterinarians with an interest in feline medicine. We are planning on five modules to be taught throughout 2007. Here are the course topics that will be covered throughout the entire series: - Physiology
- GI
- Nutrition
- Endocrine
- Urinary
- Respiratory
- Cardiovascular
- Dermatology
- Behavior
- Therapeutics
- Analgesia
- Anesthesia
- Dental Dilemmas
The third module will cover Respiratory and Cardiology topics in feline medicine. Instructors:
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (course coordinator)
Randolph Baral, BVSc, MACVSc (feline)
Dan Hogan, DVM, DACVIM (cardiology)
Mark Kittleson, DVM, Ph.D, DACVIM (cardiology) Dates:
June 20 - August 1, 2007 Real-time sessions: Wednesdays, June 20, 27, break for July 4 holiday, class resumes July 11, 18 and 25; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (Thursdays, 01:30 am -03:30 am GMT) CE Hours: 10 Tuition:
Member/$167, Non-Member/$256 by June 6, 2007;
Member/$185, Non-Member/$284 after June 6, 2007 Required Textbook: None Recommended Textbooks:
Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine, Volumes 1 through 5, especially 4 and 5
Be sure to log in to receive your member discount. Textbook Veterinary Internal Medicine: Diseases Dog & Cat, 6th Edition, 2 Volumes & CD-ROM - Ettinger, Feldman - 2005
Also available with online updates:
Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine e-dition, 6th Edition - 2 Volumes & CD-ROM and Continually Updated Online Reference - Ettinger, Feldman, 2005
Be sure to log in to receive your member discount. Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine, 2nd edition - Kittleson, Kienle - 2006
The free current online version is available on VIN.
If you prefer a printed version, the 1st edition is available in the VIN bookstore.
Be sure to log in to receive your VIN member discount. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Feline Internal Medicine Module 3 page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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