Last Chance to register for that early bird rate for Organ Systems Module B!
Thinking about taking the Organ Systems Module B CE course? The early bird rate is only available for one more day! Enroll NOW and save!Can't afford to subscribe to every veterinary journal that catches your eye? Browse the latest issues in VIN's Journal Library! Click the Library button (main nav bar), then click the Journals hyperlink, then click the New Issues hyperlink (left column). 2003 IVECCS Proceedings Now Available on VIN!
You'll find the 2003 IVECCS Proceedings are available in the VIN library. If you're planning to go to IVECCS 2004 in San Deigo, register now and receive access to the 2004 Proceedings before you leave for the symposium.
Do you plan to attend ACVIM?
Stop by the VIN Booth (#600) or the VIN-hosted CyberCafe (convention center Mezzanine level) to check your email or to say "Hello!" We'd love to see you there!
Concerned about bioterrorism? (After all, veterinarians are vital to detection and containment.)
Check out the Searchable Database Of Emerging, Exotic, And Reportable Diseases Of Animals. This data base includes 79 animal diseases that are reportable in the US. Diseases covered include all of the World Organization For Animal Health (OIE) listed diseases, that are either not present in the US or are reportable diseases. A number of reportable agents not currently on the OIE list are also included. The database provides information in a standard outline format. Links to in-depth information about each disease are also included.
Click the Library button (main nav bar), scroll down the page to the Emerging And Exotic Diseases Of Animals hyperlink, then click!
Time to Update Your Library?
The NEW & IMPROVED VIN Bookstore has everything from Alternative Medicine to Zoonoses from all your favorite information sources.
Featured Item:
Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, 2nd Edition
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This best-selling, practical book on behavior therapy offers easily-accessible information in a user-friendly approach. With this essential handbook, veterinarians don't need to be behavior specialists to provide optimum care for clients with behavior problems.
Find it in the Bookstore.
Looking for some great CE for your staff? VSPN's CE is the perfect solution. It's convenient, inexpensive, and fits everyone's schedule. Upcoming classes:
Dermatophytosis In Three Colony-Born Spotted Hyenas
Dermatophytosis caused by Trychophyton mentagrophytes is a zoonotic disease... Animals housed outdoors are potentially exposed to wild rodents that may be reservoirs for pathogenic organisms, including T mentagrophytes.
Feeding Ecology and Nutrition of Australian Lorikeets
Diets for lorikeets should include the following: A formulated nectar replacement product with a vitamin A content ranging between 3 to 6000 IU kg-1; a dietary iron content below 80 mg kg-1; and fruits low in vitamin C for lorikeets susceptible to iron storage disease.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Feline Intracranial Neoplasia: Retrospective Analysis of 46 Cats
Meningiomas were always extra-axial and were most often ovoid with marked contrast enhancement and mild peritumoral edema. Gliomas were always intra-axial with ring enhancement and generally caused more peritumoral edema than other tumors.
Familial Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in Samoyeds
Familial insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus has been recognized in Samoyed dogs.
Importing Drugs From Canada
Minnesota plans to launch a website offering its residents information on how to order prescription drugs from Canada, making it the first state to take concrete action in defiance of the federal government.
Specialists Fighting About Ethics Issues
Discussion of possible ethical breaches as far as advertising, etc.
Daily Propofol Anesthesia in Cats [for bandage change]?
Propofol can produce Heinz body anemia in cats when administered daily for three days. ...The side effects of propofol administration include occasional vomiting during induction, involuntary muscle movements, coughing, facial pruritis, and postoperative excitement.
Lyme Positive On Idexx Test
There has never been any benefit shown to vaccination of seropositive dogs. I do not recommend treatment of asymptomatic 3X positive Lyme or E. canis dogs.
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Wednesday, June 2, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use your computer and VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
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2 Rounds Sessions in 1 Day!
VIN/AAFP Rounds
Sunday, June 6, 5 pm ET -
Join Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP, for Cholangitis/Cholangiohepatitis Complex.
Rounds Room Sunday Rounds
Sunday, June 6, 10 pm ET -
Join Lester Mandelker, DVM, DABVP, for Inflammation and NF-kB: What is it? Why Should I Care?
Review past rounds here.
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Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Evaluation of Esophageal Transit of Tablets and Capsules in 30 Cats
What's Your Diagnosis?
Cusp Challenge
Website Of The Week:
Small Animal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and more ...
Book Review:
Critical Care - Quick-Look Series In Veterinary Medicine
This resource is available in the VINstore.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Promote Your eVetSite Through Your Computer Invoicing System
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, AVMA, NEVC, AAV, CVC, IVECCS, ECVIM, SWVS
From the Boards:
* Incisional Gastropexy Tips
* Band Cell Definition
* Is This Puppy Strangles?
* Pygmy Goat Care
Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B
Feeling confident that you'll ace the ABVP exam? Most veterinarians recognize that one cannot know ALL the material that may appear on the exam, but VIN CE is here to help you try! The Organ Systems Module B course covers a span of disciplines so that you can recall that knowledge you need! Our experienced instructors review each topic in depth, with emphasis on pathophysiology and therapy of diseases. Self-directed, systematic study is known to be an effective study technique. Supplement your study with this interactive course! Dates: June 16 - August 11, 2004
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays during this period, 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET Instructors: Reproduction -- Joni Freshman, DVM, DACVIM
Pharmacology -- Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP and Katrina Mealey, DVM, PhD, DACVCP, DACVIM
Infectious Disease (cats) -- Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP and Stacey Hoffman, DVM, DACVIM
Infectious Disease (dogs) -- Stacey Hoffman, DVM, DACVIM
Dermatology -- Keith A. Hnilica, DVM, DACVD
Nephrology/Urology -- Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DECVIM, DACVN and Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD
Fluid/Acid Base -- Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD
Ophthalmology -- Michael Zigler, DVM, CertVOphthal CE Hours: 16 Tuition:
Member/$230,Non-Member/$323 by June 2, 2004;
Member/$256, Non-Member/$359 after June 2, 2004. To Register: Visit the VIN main CE page and click on the Enroll Now link for Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B.
Interested in other online VIN CE?
Scheduled courses include: Use the CE button on VIN's main nav bar to learn more about these courses -- and to enroll!
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