Do you plan to attend the AAV Conference in New Orleans?
VIN is hosting the cyber cafe. You'll find the cyber cafe outside the exhibit hall in the Napoleon Pre-Function Area. Stop by, check your email and say "Hi"!
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.
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?
References: How To Cite Online Sources (Proceedings, Books, Etc.) Constant Rate Infusion (CRI) Information Library: Drug Dose Tables Movies: Forms: Absent Owner Form 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. Client Handouts: African Spurred Tortoise, Geochelone sulcata New on VeterinaryPartner.com:
Ocular Metastasis of a Vaccine-Associated Fibrosarcoma in a Cat
This case represents the first antemortem report of ocular metastasis of a vaccine-associated sarcoma and supports the highly aggressive nature of these tumours.
Ectopic Ureters and Ureteroceles in Dogs: Presentation, Cause, and Diagnosis
Despite certain technical difficulties, ultrasonography has accuracy comparable with contrast radiography; nevertheless, for a full assessment, ultrasonography must be used in combination with appropriate radiographic procedures.
Encephalitozoon cuniculi Infection in Rabbits
Several diagnostic tests have been developed to detect cell-mediated and humoral immunity of E cuniculi, including an intradermal skin test and serological assays.ures.
Managing Blunt Trauma-Induced Hemoperitoneum in Dogs and Cats
Insidious onset of clincal signs, and variable progression of hemoperitoneoum, may make diagnosis difficult in some animals with a history of blunt trauma.
Charging For Follow Up Exams: Surgical vs Outpatient
Clients say something like, "I thought that this was included in the original bill." I don't know why they assume that the follow-up appointment is at no charge, and I'm curious how others handle this situation.
Humans With Synovitis/Osteomyelitis After Cat Bite
Right now the working diagnosis is Pasteurella Multocida, but acting wacky. My doctor is very good, but I'm wondering if there's any input the vet community could make here ...
Does Pregnancy Cause Senility??
Hey, all you moms out there -- did your brains rot when you were pregnant? If so, how did you deal with it?
Are My Dentistry Fees Too High?
Make each point about how you do anesthesia and why things like ECG and IV fluids are done. If the client then chooses the lower priced hospital, at least you've done your job and the clients will be comparing apples to apples instead of apples to oranges.
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 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 link in the Rounds Schedule 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 -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion
ACVSc Rounds -- VINners Welcome!
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 Rounds.
ACVSc Rounds (click "classroom" to join the rounds discussion)
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 15, 10 pm ET -
Join Richard Goebel, DVM, for Mergers For Practices At Risk As An Exit Strategy.
Rounds Room - use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion Recent Rounds Feline Stomatitis and Dental Radiology (AAFP)Canine EhrlichiosisFeral Cat: Trap, Neuter, and Release (AFFP)Associate Buy-Ins Pleural Space Disease (ACVSc)Veterinary Compounding Issues: Creative Medications Strategies
 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: 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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