Did You Miss ABVP 2006?
Check out the Proceedings from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Symposium 2006 -- now in the VIN Library. Don't forget to mark your calendars for next year's symposium.
How Do You Work With and Train Your Support Staff?
National Veterinary Technician Week is coming up. Let's acknowledge the ever changing and essential role veterinary technicians serve within our profession. VIN members, please complete this short survey. Not a VIN member? Take this survey! In a few weeks, we'll will report this year's results and how they compare to past results.
AAFP Conference and Silent Auction
Mark your calendars to attend the AAFP 2006 Fall Conference in Toronto, Canada. The conference runs October 22-24 and will focus on Geriatrics and Pain Management. Online bidding for the 4th Annual AAFP Silent Auction is now open. Review the catalog and bid online until October 16. Proceeds will benefit the AAFP Student Chapters.
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The lymph drainage of the neoplastic mammary glands in the bitch: a lymphographic study
The purpose of this investigation was to study the lymph drainage of the neoplastic mammary glands in the bitch using indirect lymphography. The main conclusions drawn from the study of 41 natural cases were as follows: [see abstract]. Lymphatic connections between the neoplastic and adjacent normal mammary glands were demonstrated in only one case. The lymph drainage pattern of the neoplastic mammary glands is slightly different to that described in normal glands using the same radiographic method.
Serological evidence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mammalian species in Turkey
In this study, the sera collected from a variety of mammalian species in 10 representative provinces of Turkey, were surveyed for the presence of neutralizing antibodies to West Nile virus (WNV). Overall, 1 of 40 (2.5%) ass-mules, 4 of 100 (4%) cattle, 43 of 114 (37.7%) dogs, 35 of 259 (13.5%) horses, 18 of 88 (20.4%) humans and 1 of 100 (1%) sheep, tested positive for WNV-neutralizing antibodies. The results indicate that a wide range of mammals are exposed to a West Nile-related virus and this could contribute to the long-term survival of this virus in the absence of overt disease.
The long and the short of it: evidence that FGF5 is a major determinant of canine 'hair'-itability
Hair length in dogs has been known for many years to be primarily controlled by a limited number of genes, but none of the genes have been identified. One of these genes produces a recessively inherited long-haired phenotype that has been thought to explain the bulk of hair-length variation among many breeds. Genotyping of 218 dogs from three breeds fixed for long hair, eight breeds fixed for short hair, and five breeds in which long hair is segregating provided evidence that the missense mutation is associated with the hair-length differences among these breeds.
Experimental ochratoxicosis in broiler chickens
This study describes the toxicity signs that developed when the diet of male broiler chickens was artificially contaminated with different levels of the mycotoxin ochratoxin A (OTA).
Are Acanthomatous Epuli (ameloblastoma) Painful?
How quickly do these tumors invade bone? Almost all do, and often very early in the disease. Can't give you hard numbers as rate of growth, stoic-ness of the patient, etc. may all influence severity of pain/time pain is recognized. But any bony invasion causes pain! This dog has some level of discomfort whether the owner can recognize it or not.
Measuring Direct Blood Pressure and How Much Should We Trust Our Monitoring Equipment?
Obviously you don't want to ignore the input from the machinery entirely, but there are also times when we have to use the machine between our ears and the experience we've gained over the years to interpret things judiciously.
Clients Are Telling Me My Dental Radiograph Fees Are Too High
I don't have any idea how dentists price their services, maybe rads are a loss leader. But have any of you dealt with questions like these? I worry about appearing like I'm gouging compared to what clients perceive as more important, ie-their own dental care. You know, "he charges more than my own dentist" blah blah...
Elastic Band Trauma to Dog's Muzzle
We have a very pitiful 6 month old Yorkie in our hospital right now. This dog had an elastic hair tie around its muzzle for an unknown duration. It has been eating and drinking and acting normally!!
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 VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, October 15, 10 pm ET
Kick off National Veterinary Technician Week with Thom Haig, DVM, and Heather Howell, LVT, MBA. Join the discussion on Wellness In Your Practice Life: How To Prevent Stress And Burnout.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 17, 9:30 pm ET
The seasons are changing. How are you doing? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, October 18, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Efficacy of imiquimod 5% cream in the treatment of equine sarcoids: a pilot study
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Swollen Toes
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
English-Spanish Dictionary Of Health Related Terms and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Animal Biology And Care, Second Edition
You may purchase this book in the VIN store. Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Forms to Faxes
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: ACVC and VCS.
From the Boards:
* Cardiocentesis: Yes Or No?
* Is There Just Too Much To Know?
* Favorite VIN Quotes
* Bleeding Foot
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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