Rabies Vaccinations
Have a suspicious neuro case in the clinic and want to know more about the current rabies recommendations? Click the Library button, scroll down the right hand column to the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, and go! Why use the Expanded view vs. List view option in the Message Board views? Expanded view allows you to see the list of individual posts in a thread (author, picture attached) and the number of posts in the thread (in parentheses). The asterisk in front of a post in the Expanded view indicates that a post contains a picture. Expanded view also lets you quickly spot posts by your favorite VINners. ;-) List view shows only the thread title, and number of posts in the thread (in parentheses). To choose your view type, you can: - Click MyVIN > Preferences
- Use the Personalize Your Boards hyperlink on the main Message Boards page
- Click the View Type option that's located below a Discussion list. (This allows you to change your view type on-the-fly.)
Take a moment to welcome Abaxis, VIN's newest participant in the Vet Industry message board.
To learn more about Abaxis, visit their industry folder. (And while you're in the Vet Industry message boards, please check out the other companies who participate in the VIN community.) New in VIN!
Check out the What's New In 2004 box on VIN's Library page to see the latest additions to VIN's Library! ...Newly-Added Proceedings: ...Newly-Added Forms: VIN Member Slide Presentations And Movies
Check out the VIN Member Slide Presentations And Movies. These have been provided by your fellow VINners for your viewing pleasure. If you would like to donate pictures suitable for slideshows or movies, please email VINDatabase@VIN.com .
Click Library (main nav bar) to access the Slides/Movies.
Plasma 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Concentration and the Diagnosis of Hyperadrenocorticism
Measurement of plasma 17-hydroxyprogesterone in dogs can be an aid in the diagnosis and management of hyperadrenocorticism.
A canine parvovirus mutant is spreading in Italy
By antigenic and genetic characterization of canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) strains collected in 2001 and 2002 in Italy, it was possible to observe the spread of viruses with an unusual mutation, Glu-426, affecting a major antigenic epitope of CPV-2.
Occurrence of Campylobacter jejuni in pets living with human patients infected with C. jejuni
Campylobacter jejuni was recovered from four dogs (11%) and four cats (33%) living with Danish human patients infected with C. jejuni.
The problem of gastric atony
The use of promotility drugs in critically ill patients is a safe, effective means to circumvent the problem of gastric atony and improve patient recovery.
Consil Use In Every Extraction Site? Why?
Do you use it in every extraction site? If not, what are the criteria?
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome/Necrotizing Fasciitis And Possible Relationship To NSAID And Antibiotic Usage
In his series of eight dogs with necrotising fasciitis (six initiated by trauma, one by pyoderma, and one unknown origin), six were treated with enrofloxacin early in the course of infection and four were treated with corticosteroids or NSAIDs (combined with enrofloxacin in three cases). Recently the emergence of NF and STSS has been linked in some cases to inappropriate antibiotic treatment of wound infections; there also seems to be a strong association with the use of anti-inflammatory products (steroids & NSAIDs) ...
Diarrhea And Death In Puppies Nursing On BARF Dam
I have consulted on more than one litter where the bitch was on a raw diet and the pups succumbed to E. Coli or Salmonella, although the bitch appeared fine. The neonatal immune system is not as well-equipped to handle either of those or the heavy bacterial load that some meat can carry.
Polyuria, Elevated ALT, Puppy
The only time water intake should be restricted is when you're certain that the problem is primary polydipsia with compensatory polyuria. When you have primary polyuria (which is much more common -- renal failure, diabetes insipidus, Cushing's, for example) restricting water intake is too dangerous, since the dog will continue to urinate in excess, and can die from dehydration.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse -
in the New Unity Conference Room
Tuesday, July 6, 9:30 pm ET -
Had any weird cases lately? Stop by and share in the brand new VIN Unity Conference Room! Look for the special link within the Rounds Schedule on the VIN Rounds Page
NEW Unity Conference Room
How To Use VIN course: Part 1
Wednesday, July 7, 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.
Rounds Room
Double Rounds!
ASVSc Rounds
Saturday, July 10, 10 pm ET -
Join Graham Swinney, BVSc, FACVSc for Pleural Space Disease. All VINners welcome.
Rounds Room Sunday Rounds
Sunday, July 11, 10 pm ET -
Join Mr. Tom Marks for a pharmacy compounding topic.
Rounds Room
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Evaluation of Modified Wright-Staining of Urine Sediment as a Method for Accurate Detection of Bacteriuria in Dogs
What's Your Diagnosis?
Foreign Animal Disease: Case 1 Website Of The Week:
Control of Parasites in Companion Animals and more...
Book Review:
Manual of Equine Emergencies, Treatment, and Procedures - Second Edition
This resource is available in the VINstore. eVetsites Tip of the Week:
New VIN Logo Page for Your eVetSite
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: AVMA, NEVC, AAV, CVC, IVECCS, ECVIM, SWVS
From the Boards:
* Tibial Tuberosity Advancement
* Aviary Suggestions
* Repair Options for Fractured Mandible
* Calcinosis Cutis
Effective Teaching & Training Work
- Are you frustrated by your current methods for orienting new staff to your practice? (Do you even *have* a method? Or do you just throw new staffers into the pool and let them sink or swim on their own?)
- Do you feel that you quickly and easily train tenured staffers to handle new jobs and techniques? (Or do you just let them pick it up piecemeal pick up from other staff?)
We can help! Effective Teaching & Training Work will cover the time-tested effective Orientation & Training programs, and show you how to apply the skills of effective teaching to scenarios for new and tenured staff. Instructor:
Thomas E. Catanzaro, DVM, MHA, FACHE
Diplomate, American College of Healthcare Executives Dates: August 3 to August 24, 2004
Interactive Sessions: Tuesdays; 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET CE Hours: 6 Tuition:
Member/ $86, Non-Member/$141 by July 20th;
Member/ $96, Non-Member/$156 after July 20th; To register or learn more about this course, click on Effective Teaching & Training Work. (This course is open for enrollment to veterinary technicians.) Veterinary Support Staff in Your Practice A great staff is essential to the success of a veterinary practice. Recognizing this importance and understanding the needs of veterinary staff, VIN created the Veterinary Support Personnel Network (www.VSPN.org), and the VSPN CE program. Find out what's available, have your staff join VSPN. Membership to VSPN is free! In-depth training in topics for staff and technicians is beneficial and often required for relicensure. We work hard to keep the cost of our VSPN CE courses reasonable! Check out the latest VSPN CE Course Catalog for a list of upcoming classes.
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