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You may find this "textbook/diagnostic helper" quite useful. Click the Associate link on either the SEARCH or LIBRARY page and then click the HELP tab (right column) to learn more about using this resource!
New Proceedings on VIN
The ACVIM 2006 Proceedings are now available in the VIN Library. Proceedings of the 2006 ACVB-AVSAB Scientific Paper and Poster Sessions -- Now Online!
The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) held a joint session on July 17, 2006 at the AVMA conference in Honolulu. Presentations included new research in animal behavior as well as a "How I Treat" discussion. Read the abstracts and papers.
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The best graduating seniors are regular VIN users. Post your position in Vetquest Classifieds. We have a category called Positions Offered -- New Graduates. Help us "seed" this category as we encourage the 2006 Graduates to search for open positions and post their resumes.
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Clinical, microbiological, and molecular characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections of cats
Molecular characterization of MRSA strains suggests that there has been reverse-zoonotic transmission from humans. Cats may serve as reservoirs for MRSA infections in humans.
Clinical efficacy of pimobendan versus benazepril for the treatment of acquired atrioventricular valvular disease in dogs
In a subgroup of dogs with concurrent furosemide treatment (pimobendan [n=31], benazepril [n=25]), the Heart Insufficiency Score improved in favor of pimobendan (P=0.0011) at day 56. Long-term median survival for dogs receiving pimobendan was 415 days versus 128 days for dogs not on pimobendan.
Antemortem detection of latent infection with neuropathogenic strains of equine herpesvirus-1 in horses
Latent viral DNA was detected in 26 of the 36 (72%) mares tested. Neuropathogenic and nonneuropathogenic EHV-1 genotypes were detected in the latently infected horses. In each mare previously infected with known EHV-1 pathotypes, the open reading frame 30 genotype of latent EHV-1 was identical to that of the strain that had been inoculated 4 to 5 years earlier. Latent viral DNA was detected in 10 of the 12 mares that were inoculated as weanlings with neuropathogenic strains of EHV-1.
Effects of human recombinant alpha-2b interferon and feline recombinant omega interferon on in vitro replication of feline herpesvirus-1
At some of the higher concentrations, the antiviral effect of rFeIFN-omega was greater than the antiviral effect of rHuIFN-alpha2b. Reduction in plaque size appeared to be a good indicator of the antiviral activity of interferon against FHV-1.
The High Cost Of Good Anesthetic Practice
My clients have spoken: they do not value good monitoring and the safest protocols available. Or don't buy into the difference between me and the other practices.
Death After Propofol Anesthesia For Nasal Foxtail Search
I think the point is there may be minor surgical procedures but there is never "minor" anesthesia.
Multiple Vaccine Reactions To Intervet Continuum Vaccine
I just had my fourth vaccine reaction in the last 4 months, after switching from Merial's one year approved DAPP vaccine to the approved Intervet Continuum 3 year for adult dogs. We have been converting to a 3 year DAP protocol since February when we started with the Continuum vaccine, and have been using the Imrab 3 year for years now with no real problems. Two of the 4 dogs had only the Continuum vaccine administered before reaction, other 2 had Pfizer injectable bordetella vaccine additionally. Looking through our records, we've administered approx 254 of the 3 year vaccines, so I feel that the percentage is high enough to stop using this product. I have a call in to the Intervet vaccine people. I just wanted to hear what VINners had to say. I'm not sure if I'm just having a run of bad luck or if there really is something to the higher antigenicity of this vaccine?
Abnormal ECG In A Cat Under Anesthesia
We occasionally see this in cats under anesthesia, without any reason that I know of.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, September 19, 9:30 pm ET
How is the weather treating you? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, September 20, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
AAFP Rounds
Sunday, September 24, 8 pm ET
Join Patti Snyder, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), for Feline Hypertension. All VINners welcome.
To attend, go to the AAFP Rounds area and click Classroom.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, September 24, 10 pm ET
Join Kurt Verkest, BVSc, MACVSc (SA), for Chemotherapy: What You Need To Get Started.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion. Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Oral hyaluronan gel reduces post operative tarsocrural effusion in the yearling Thoroughbred
What's Your Diagnosis?
* And What's With This Other Chest?
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Small Animal Dermatology: A color atlas and therapeutic guide, Second Edition
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Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6
This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. 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. Instructors:
Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC (course coordinator)
Dale Kressin, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC
Eric Van Nice, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC Dates:
November 13 - December 11, 2006
Real-time sessions: Monday evenings: November 13, 20, break, December 4; 9:30-11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 6 Tuition:
Member/$95, Non-Member/$157 by October 30, 2006;
Member/$105, Non-Member/$174 after October 30, 2006 The Veterinary Dental Techniques series is designed as six individual modules. You may enroll in just the module(s) in your area of interest. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6 page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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