Student Volunteers for IVECCS
The International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS 2006) is offering a "Work for Registration" program for the meeting Sept 17-21. Students that work two half days will receive a free General Registration plus assistance with room and board. Visit IVECCS 2006 for more details and an application.
Stedman's Medical Dictionary: Veterinary Medicine Insert
The Veterinary Medicine Insert of Stedman's Medical Dictionary is now available to all VINners. Stedman's has a long tradition of providing a comprehensive, current, and accurate medical lexicon to medical and health professionals.
Are Clients Asking About Fireworks Paranoia/Anxiety?
Not clear on just how to handle this loud and explosive holiday? Need a source of advice for your clients with fearful dogs? Just have a need to know? Then take a look at this article on VeterinaryPartner.com!
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Influenza virus infections in mammals
Recently the transmission of equine influenza A virus to greyhound racing dogs has been documented.
Prions in skeletal muscles of deer with chronic wasting disease
Here bioassays in transgenic mice expressing cervid prion protein revealed the presence of infectious prions in skeletal muscles of CWD-infected deer, demonstrating that humans consuming or handling meat from CWD-infected deer are at risk to prion exposure.
Analysis of horse race videos to identify intra-race risk factors for fatal distal limb fracture
109 cases of fatal distal limb fracture were identified from all 59 UK racecourses over a 2-year period. Fractures in flat races occurred at any time during the race, whereas 74% (45/61) of cases in national hunt type races occurred in the second half of races. More than 75% (79/103) of cases were spontaneous. 67% (44/67) sustaining a forelimb fracture, fractured the forelimb they were using as lead leg at the time of fracture.
The Fell pony immunodeficiency syndrome also occurs in the Netherlands: a review and six cases
Over the last ten years a fatal syndrome associated with immunodeficiency and severe anaemia has been reported in young Fell pony foals in the UK. Affected foals are usually normal at birth but from the age of 2-4 weeks they progressively lose condition and become severely anaemic. Signs of immunodeficiency become apparent at around 3-4 weeks of age. Morbidity is low but mortality is 100% despite intensive treatment. Affected foals die or are euthanized usually before they reach the age of 3 months. A single autosomal recessive gene is suggested to be on the basis of the syndrome. Recently, affected Fell pony foals have been identified in the Netherlands.
How To Close Large Wounds Using Fishing Weights To Adjust Suture Tension
When closing big wounds like these, we have used suture with moveable fishing weights. Each day, you can pull the suture a bit tighter, opening and advancing the fishing weight to hold the suture in place.
Apparently Healthy Cat Developed Rapid Breathing And Some Coughing Following Anesthesia For Dental Care: Huge Bulla Full Of Pus
Turns out she had a huuuuuge bulla, and it was full of pus!
Advice On Choosing Colors To Decorate Our New Building; Psychological Effect Of Color
We are choosing paint colors for our new building. Since we have a blank canvas to work with, I thought we should try to select colors according to their effects on patients and staff. The lobby has been taken care of with warm earthtone colors. If you have ideas, or can suggest a source of info, I sure would appreciate the help!
Calves Can't Stand: Neosporosis
Some factoids regarding neosporosis ...
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 Practice Management Rounds
Sunday, June 11, 10 pm ET
This final discussion will focus on Lessons Learned: Planning For The Future.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 13, 9:30 pm ET
What have you been up to lately? Stop by and tell us.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, June 14, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three week course that can help turn *you* into SuperVINner!
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Cytauxzoon felis infection in cats in the mid-Atlantic states: 34 cases (1998-2004)
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 50
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Herpesviridae Infection and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Clinical Anatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Technicians
You can find it in the VIN Bookstore.
Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Linking Images and Logos to External Web Sites
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: CA VMA, AVMA and AAV.
From the Boards:
* Goat With Fractured Limb
* Psychogenic Polydipsia
* Moxidectin For Goats
* Hypothyroidism In Swine
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 4
This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. The fourth module will focus on the treatment and restoration of broken teeth. Instructors:
Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC (course coordinator)
Patricia Frost Fitch, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Eric Van Nice, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC Dates:
July 10 - August 28, 2006
Real-time sessions: Monday evenings: July 10, 17, 24, 2-week break, August 14, 21; 9:30-11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 10 Tuition:
Member/$158, Non-Member/$237 by June 26, 2006;
Member/$175, Non-Member/$263 after June 26, 2006 The Veterinary Dental Techniques series is designed as six individual modules. You may enroll in just the module(s) in your area of interest. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 4 page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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