Harder, Cheaper or Better?
Keeping your head above water in the current economy isn't easy. Is the solution working harder, working cheaper, or working better? Join Jason Castner, CPA, CVA, this Sunday to discuss Managing vs. Cutting Costs in the Current Economy. Use the Rounds link in the Main Navigation bar to join the discussion. To find out what other interesting rounds topics are coming soon, see This Week's Rounds Schedule. Speaking of the economy -- don't forget to help your fellow VINners by participating in the Economic Impact Survey: Take Two Check out the survey results of this survey from last Fall and share your thoughts in the VIN message board discussion. As always, all information will be kept confidential. NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK and discuss
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Head East for Great CE
The Tufts' Canine and Feline Breeding and Genetics Conference takes place in Sturbridge, MA September 9 - 12. Mark your calendar now and check out the proceedings from the 2007 meeting to see what you can expect.
Canine Lymphoma Survey Results
A couple of months ago we asked you to participate in a survey exploring some of the aspects or treaments for canine lymphoma. About 463 VINners provided complete or partial data and the results are now available in the VIN Library. The information will be used to help Dr. Bob Rosenthal (VIN Oncology Consultant) design a clinical study examining these issues. Even if you didn't participate in the study, take a moment to check out the discussion. If you participated in another survey and haven't seen the results, check the Surveys and Clinical Research area in the Library.
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Texas Farm Radio
Retrospective study of melamine/cyanuric acid-induced renal failure in dogs in Korea between 2003 and 2004
Grossly, the kidneys were greenish in color with greenish uroliths in the renal pelvis or bladder. Histologically, characteristic crystals with pinwheel radiating striations were present in distal tubular segments. Toxicologic analysis identified melamine, cyanuric acid, and ammelide in deparaffinized formalin-fixed kidney samples.
Use of a petroleum-based bolus for photon radiation therapy of distal extremities in dogs
The dose to the clinical target volume fell within 95% and 107% of the prescribed dose for both treatment machines, which is considered clinically acceptable by the authors. This petroleum-based bolus is equivalent to water in its photon attenuation, conforms well to an irregular patient contour, and retains its shape after positioning.
Canine leishmaniosis in the United Kingdom: A zoonotic disease waiting for a vector?
These data confirm that a potentially significant reservoir of infected dogs is resident in areas where future climatic conditions may support introduction of competent vectors.
Website spam: Tagged
I got an invitation from one of the consultants to view some pictures. While I have respect for this consultant, I have never met nor even chatted with her so I doubt the invitation was from her. Hopefully she won't be offended that I deleted the email.
Merial has partnered with Cesar Millan
I have even shown one client copies of the lawsuits he is facing for killing dogs with his methods.
Despite all that, because he is a "celebrity" with his own TV show people believe him and his malpractice is given some legitimacy. Now Merial is going to add to that "legitimacy" and make it harder to steer people away from his methods. They are even going to promote his methods with his videos.What can be done?
Cat with a history of being hit by a car: ovary found up near the spleen
Today, during one of our animal control spays, I picked up the left uterine horn with my spay hook, and followed it toward the ovary -- but there was no ovary.
Tips for performing endotracheal wash in a dog
Suck, squirt retrieved air out (not sample), suck again, repeat until not getting much more. Re-oxygenate, when pO2 comes up, repeat 2-3 times until you have good chunks.
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, June 14, 10 p.m. EDT
(Monday, June 15, 2 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Jason Castner, CPA, CVA, for Managing vs. Cutting Costs in the Current Economy.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 16, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Wednesday, June 17, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, June 17, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Thursday, June 18, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Learn how to use VIN's Knowledgebase.
Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
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Funny Bones
Another year at the rodeo
"So, having attended the rodeo in a number of following years and having to deal with other issues equally daunting but less stressful due to my now burgeoning experience and confidence, I head out this past weekend to attend yet another Saturday of the Lea Park Rodeo, with my kit, 'just in case' or what I now call 'for when everything goes to hell'."
What's Your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Public Health Case 21
Dental Brain Teaser 76
Ophthomology Fun Case 85
Book Review of the Week
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine, Second Edition
Purchase it in the VIN Bookstore! Website of the Week
NIH Senior Health and more... eVetsites Tip of the Week
New Template Submissions
Associate - Updated and New:
Acute moist dermatitis in dogs
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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: SEVC, PVC, and ESFM
NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part II
October 4 - December 20, 2009 Participants will study personnel specifications, job descriptions, training records and employee appraisals, learn about audits in the veterinary clinical pathology laboratory and determination of reference intervals. Improvement Opportunities, external Quality Assurance performance and a Quality Plan for the laboratory are the final topics in Part II. *NOTE: Part I is a prerequisite for Part II. For information on other CE courses, check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To's Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses.
If you're looking for more 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 also are open to VPSN members.
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