New Unity Conference Rooms!
The VIN Unity Conference Rooms have changed! Joining a Rounds discussion is as easy as finding the session in the Rounds Schedule, and using the link after each Rounds discription to enter the correct conference room. Most users need do nothing -- just click the Join the Discussion link and you will be in the NEW and IMPROVED Rounds Room. If you have problems entering the room, be patient, the system should offer to automatically update your Flash Player within a minute or so. If, after a minute or two you are not presented with the option to update, click the following link -- also found on the Rounds page to Update to the latest Macromedia flash player.
VIN and AAEP present a new Equine CE course: Equine Hindlimb Lameness
On the heels of the success of our first collaboration, VIN and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will co-host a second VIN/AAEP online continuing education course on Equine Hindlimb Lameness. This online interactive course will be held from September 12 - October 18, 2004. Read more about the course here.
Going to NEVC?
Stop by VIN's booth (#1035) or our 8 station Cyber-Cafe in the Exhibit Hall and say hello! We'd love to meet you in person. Proceedings on VIN ECVIM-CA 2003 Proceedings are available on VIN. Do you plan to attend the ECVIM-CA in Barcelona this year? Stop by the VIN Cyber Cafe to check your email and see what's new on VIN. IVECCS 2003 Proceedings are available on VIN. Do you plan to attend IVECCS 2004 in San Diego? Stop by the VIN Cyber Cafe to check your email and say "Hi!"
What's New on VIN?
Newly-Added to the VIN Library: New student center pages
provided by VIN student member Kristen Vance: Anatomy of the Horse Disease/Agent Study ChartGot great content or a suggestion for links to add to the VIN Student Center, send a note to Feedback@vin.com. New on VeterinaryPartner.com:
The Bisphosphonates Alendronate and Zoledronate are Inhibitors of Canine and Human Osteosarcoma Cell Growth in vitro
Bisphosphonates (BPs) have an affinity for bone material and inhibit bone resorption and so may have an application in the treatment of canine and human osteosarcoma. In this study, the anti-tumor effect of two nitrogen-containing BPs, alendronate (ALE) and zoledronate (ZOL), were assessed and found to cause a significant, dose-dependent increase in proportion of cells undergoing apoptosis, indicating direct anti-tumor activity.
Pharmacological and Pharmacokinetic Differences Between Donkeys and Horses
Donkeys have a relatively greater capacity than horses to metabolise and/or eliminate drugs. Hence, for some drugs that undergo hepatic metabolism, the dose and dosing-interval used for horses may not be appropriate for donkeys.
Herbicide Exposure and the Risk of Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder in Scottish Terriers
The risk of TCC was significantly increased among dogs exposed to lawns or gardens treated with both herbicides and insecticides or with herbicides alone, but not among dogs exposed to lawns or gardens treated with insecticides alone, compared with dogs exposed to untreated lawns. Exposure to lawns or gardens treated with phenoxy herbicides was associated with an increased risk of TCC, compared with exposure to untreated lawns or gardens, but exposure to lawns or gardens treated with non phenoxy herbicides (OR, 3.49) was not significantly associated with risk of TCC.
Deer, No Treatment Facilities
We had a fallow deer referred for bilaterally fractured humeri. Sucker was down in a pen and I was asked to evaluate it for the wildlifers. I grabbed the antlers. Like lightning, the rear foot came up to the antler, and sliced the extensor tendons in the back of my hand. Sucker was wearing razors on the rear hooves. I'm glad that it got my extensor tendons, and not my rectus abdominus muscle.
HCM, Hypertrophic Obstructive, And Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: What Are The Differences, Treatments?
No drugs have been shown to alter the progression of any of the diseases, so drug therapy of these diseases before heart failure occurs is generally not necessary.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks And Dermoid Cysts
Many times, spina bifida and hemivertebrae are incidental findings and never cause signs. It just depends on how severe they are. It can take time for the signs to develop as the patient grows. Usually, if they don't have problems by adulthood, they will be okay. But there are exceptions. For example, hemivertebra can cause some instability. So, with time, the cord compression can progress due to chronic abnormal motion of that segment and secondary degenerative changes, similar to hip dysplasia or wobbler syndrome.
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 Sunday AAFP/VIN Rounds
Sunday, August 8, 10 pm ET -
Join Don DeForge, VMD, FAVD, FWAR, Affil. AGD for Feline Stomatitis and Dental Radiology. Dr. DeForge has requested that all participants please read the handouts in the library prior to the real-time session.All VINners are welcome to attend this AAFP/VIN joint Rounds!
AAFP Rounds (click "classroom" to join the rounds discussion)
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, August 10, 9:30 pm ET -
Had any interesting cases lately? Stop by and share! (BTW, we're playing in the *new* Unity Room, so come by to see what this new chatroom can do!)
Rounds Room - use the special Coffeehouse link to join the discussion How To Course: Part 2
Wednesday, August 11, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Rounds Room
ACVSc/VIN Rounds
Saturday, August 14, 10 pm ET -
Join Graham Swinney BVSc, FACVSc for Part 2: Pleural Space Disease. All VINners are welcome to attend this ACVSc/VIN joint Rounds.
ACVSc Rounds (click "classroom" to join the rounds discussion)
Recent Rounds
Canine EhrlichiosisFeral Cat: Trap, Neuter, and Release (AFFP)Associate Buy-Ins Pleural Space Disease (ACVSc)Veterinary Compounding Issues: Creative Medications StrategiesDiagnostic Testing for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
 Abstract Of The Week:
Management of Tracheal Collapse Using Wallstents
What's Your Diagnosis?
Foreign Animal Disease: Case 6
Website Of The Week:
Radiology of the Equine Lungs and Thorax and more ...
Book Review:
Medicine and Surgery Of Tortoises And Turtles
This resource is available in the VINstore.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Internet Search Engines and eVetsites
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: NEVC, AAV, CVC, IVECCS, ECVIM, SWVS
From the Boards:
* Cortrosyn Unavailable
* Microchip Problems
* On-Call Stress
* Dreaded Pre-Vet Courses
Herbal Medicine
- Have you read enough about herbal treatments to be both intrigued and confused?
- Do you start out okay, but then founder, when trying to answer a client's questions about herbal options for his pet's medical therapy?
- Are you ready to take the next step in preparing for herbal medicine boards?
VIN CE and the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association can help with its online course: Introduction to Veterinary Herbal Medicine! This course in Veterinary Herbal Medicine is an introductory clinically based course in Western herbal medicine designed for veterinarians, qualified veterinary technicians and veterinary nurses who wish to start adding herbal medicine to their range of treatment options. It is also suitable for the practitioner who doesn’t wish to be a herbalist but has clients who ask questions about herbs. It assumes a knowledge of conventional animal physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology and husbandry. The course is presented over 6 weeks in 6 modules. It is affiliated with the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association and for those who wish to obtain a VBMA Certificate of Introductory Herbal Medicine for Animals (120 hours) additional study and assignments will be required to be submitted to VBMA for assessment and an additional fee of $600.00 will be incurred.
Students have the option of continuing the learning process after the VIN course and completing a VBMA accredited Certificate of Introductory Herbal Medicine for Animals over the next 6-9 months via a flexible home-study format. Instructor: Barbara Fougere, BVSc, Acupuncture and Natural Therapies, Rozelle, NSW, Australia.
President- Elect, Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association. Dates: Sept 28 - Nov 9, 2004
Interactive sessions: Tuesday evenings; 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET To learn more about this course, the requirements for the certificate course, and to enroll visit the Introduction to Veterinary Herbal Medicine course page.
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