Do's and Don'ts of Interviewing
Whether you've just graduated or you've been in practice a few years, you need to know how to put your best foot forward when interviewing for a new position. Join Stacy Pursell Sunday night for The Top 20 Mistakes Candidates Make When Interviewing and learn how to avoid some common stumbling blocks. Use the Rounds link in the Main Navigation bar to join the discussion and to discover what other interesting rounds topics are coming soon.
Drug Interaction Warning
Dogs receiving the drug Comfortis (spinosad) concurrently with high, extra-label doses of ivermectin are having adverse reactions in some cases, the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) announced. Read the bulletin and share your thoughts/experiences with your fellow VINners. Keep up to date with the newest medical FAQs:
Ophthalmology CE for YOU
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists 2008 Annual Conference will be held in Boston on October 15-18. Not a specialst? Not a problem! The ACVO invites you to attend its third annual “Specialty Day of Ophthalmology for General Practitioners”, Saturday, October 18. The one-day course will offer 8 hours of CE, contact with ophthalmic product vendors, lunch and a reduced rate if you wish to attend the general conference. Check out the proceedings from the 2007 general conference and get registration information for the 2008 meetings.
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Texas Farm Radio
Calcium: total or ionized?
Measurement of serum total calcium (tCa) has been relied on for assessment of calcium status, despite the fact that it is the ionized calcium (iCa) fraction that has biologic activity. Serum tCa does not accurately predict iCa status in many clinical conditions. For accurate assessment of iCa status, iCa should be directly measured.
Use of a gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist implant as an alternative for surgical castration in male ferrets (Mustela putorius furo)
Plasma FSH and testosterone concentrations, testis size, and spermatogenesis were all suppressed after the use of the deslorelin implant. These results indicate that the deslorelin implant effectively prevents reproduction and the musky odor of intact male ferrets and is therefore considered a suitable alternative for surgical castration in these animals.
DNA vaccines and their applications in veterinary practice: current perspectives
This review highlights the salient features of DNA vaccines, and measures to enhance their efficacy so as to devise an effective and novel vaccination strategy against animal diseases.
Wound flushing methods
I guess I just feel better, after all these years for having washed some of the HBC and other extremely dirty dogs in the tub before pursuing more definitive efforts. Based on my experiences, I have no trouble believing the data obtained.
Terminal patients have a right to know
It doesn't surprise me that things haven't changed. I went with my father to all his consultations since I speak medicalese, even if it is with an animal accent.;-) We saw young and old, GP and specialist, local and university doctors and they all were unwilling to discuss end-of-life care with my father.
Hand raising a pot-belly pig: when to wean, recommended feeds, and amounts to feed
My client has a 3 week old piglet she is hand rearing. When should the piglet be weaned and solid foods introduced? How much should be fed? What is the best food to offer?
Salmonella cultured from kittens in a cattery; managing Salmonellosis in cats being fed a raw diet
All the Salmonella outbreaks I've seen in cats have been associated with raw food diets. The kittens should not go to new homes until they are culture negative at least twice. The breeder does not want to give Salmonella to unsuspecting new kitten owners.
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Jack Russell Terrorist
"I walked into a dairy barn once and thirty rats just looked at me, they did not run. I wish I had released that dog on those rats."
What's Your Diagnosis?
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Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology
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Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6
June 23 - July 14, 2008 The sixth module discusses anesthesia, both local and general, pre-, intra- and post-operative pain management. The last portion is devoted to health, safety and ergonomics of veterinary dentistry and designing the dental suite. 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. 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 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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