Use the Rounds link in the Main Navigation bar to join the discussion and to discover what other interesting rounds topics are coming soon.

Searching the Galaxy (aka the VIN Library)
The redesign of the VIN Library was met with accolades -- and one BIG complaint:
With everything neatly tucked away in categories, it was hard to find anything! As Spock would say: Illogical! :(

The VIN programming team (aka Chekov, Scotty, et al) have come to the rescue with the MyToolbox and it's Search feature.

Seek out new treatments and new diagnostic resources to boldly go where you've never gone before! Rediscover the wonders of the VIN Library today!

You Can Teach the Old Student Center New Tricks!
Great veterinarians (and veterinarians-to-be), like YOU, never stop learning.

Thanks to the continuous efforts of the VIN community, the Student Center has grown into a resource to serve all VINners.

Meet and network with fellow students, find information resources gathered and organized specifically for students, and access the full resources of VIN, including VIN CE courses.

Use the new Tools to get help, search the VIN Library or open the VINdex menu.

E-mail to Feedback@vin.com if you'd like to contribute to the Student Center or just share your thoughts about the new features.

New in VeterinaryPartner:

• Feline Romance Heats up with Weather
• Neutering the Male Cat (revised)
• Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan (Adequan) (revised)

Texas Farm Radio

• Bubonic Plague
• Bio-Sponge for Foal Diarrhea

Canine testicular tumours: a study on 232 dogs
The incidence of canine testicular tumors may be on the rise, according to new research in the Journal of Comparative Pathology. Histological examination of both testes from 232 dogs reveals that 27 percent had more than one testicular tumor, compared to a 1962 study rating incidence at 16 percent. Of the 110 testicular tumors found in this latest research, 55 were interstitial cell tumors, 46 were seminomas and nine were Sertoli cell tumors. The authors suggest that additional studies are needed to investigate the possible causative role of environmental pollutants.

Intradermal DNA vaccination in ear pinnae is an efficient route to protect cats against rabies virus
This study in Veterinary Research suggests that inoculation intradermally into the ear pinnae (ID-EP) is highly effective for promoting anti-rabies antibody titers in cats. While pGQH immunization was acceptable when administered intranasally (IN), injecting the vaccine intramuscularly (IM) was not effective according to this study.

Clinical outcome of congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt attenuation in dogs aged 5 years and older: 17 cases (1992-2005)
Attenuation of extrahepatic portosystemic shunt treatment in dogs 5 years and older ameliorated signs of liver dysfunction in surviving dogs, although return of normal liver function occurred less frequently than expected. The study, which appears in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, involved 17 client-owned dogs.

Dental scaling without anesthesia
Even if this is going on in an accredited veterinary facility, it would be considered unethical and below the standard of care in several areas. Even if this is going on in an accredited veterinary facility, it would be considered unethical and below the standard of care in several areas.

Things to consider when building
There have been a few mentions of "things I almost forgot," "Things that slowed down my opening dates," and "Do I need to do this?" and I'm in the process of building out my new clinic so running into a lot of these! Thought I would start a list.

Specialists vs. generalists: should there be some procedures that only specialists can attempt?
What matters is competence, not certification. Certification is a good sign of above-average competence, but competence can be found elsewhere, also.

Recommendations needed for a blood pressure monitor
What will you be using the units for? I know that we are all told to measure blood pressure, but those who tell us to do this don't tell us the real truth about how it should be done and with what units.

Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 3, 9:30 p.m. EDT (June 4, 1:30 a.m. GMT)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!

How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, June 4, 9:30 p.m. EDT (June 5, 1:30 a.m. GMT)
Learn how to be a Super VINner!
E-mail Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.

This Week's Rounds Schedule
Use the Rounds link to join these discussions.
Recent Rounds
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Member Benefit:
Post a Medical Video
Want your VIN colleagues to take a peek at a case for you? E-mail your video to Videos@vin.com and the VIN multimedia team will compress and convert it to a format your fellow VINners can easily view on the message boards. Be sure to include a description of the case, title and/or URL of the discussion where you are sharing the case with VINners.

Get More From VIN!
From The VINdex: Continual Education
Don't just attend CE - learn and enjoy! VIN continual education courses are unlike any CE you've experienced.

Funny Bones:
Mispronunciations
"Had a client bring in her dog who had a nasty otitis. I asked her if the dog was around any foxtails.....she answered, "I don't know what kind of dogs are next door, but I think that's what they are."

What's Your Diagnosis?
* Ophthalmology Fun 55
* Derm Fun 20
* Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases

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 and SEVC.

These courses are now open for enrollment!
Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.

Veterinary Cytology & Fluid Analysis: What Can You Learn From a Smear of Schmutz
July 8 - August 19, 2008

Collection and evaluation of a cytology preparation can be a quick, relatively noninvasive way to obtain information about a lesion or effusion. This course is designed to provide veterinarians with detailed information on collection and interpretation of these samples.

Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part I
June 8 - September 14, 2008

This course is designed to provide an introduction to and practical application of quality management in the veterinary clinical pathology laboratory. It is given in one 14-week and one 12-week part (Part I and Part II). Part I is a prerequisite for Part II.

Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B
June 12 - August 14, 2008

Module B includes the following topics: Respiratory, Pharmacology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology, Fluids/Acid Base, Nephrology/Urology and Ophthalmology.

For information on other CE courses, check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page.

Please visit How-To Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses.

If you're looking for information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses specifically tailored to veterinary support personnel and certain VIN courses are also open to VPSN members.