2006 -- It Was a Very Good Year ...
A Sampling of VIN Community Highlights in 2006.. MyStuff (Main Navigation Bar > MyVIN > Stuff), released in 2005 continued to grow as a favorite among VINners. To get started storing your MyStuff, simply click the little RED HEARTS or Add To MyStuff on most VIN pages. - MyStuff features added allow you to search, print and export some or all of your MyStuff collection. Good luck getting your web browser bookmarks to do that!
VIN Calculators got a major facelift: The VIN Library grew with new content as well as updating some very familiar favorites: Many VINners enjoyed a broad selection of Continual Education courses from the comfort of their home or office. Sunday Night Rounds continues to be a favorite "read" on Monday for many VINners. - Collaboration with AAFP produced wonderful rounds.
- The Unity Conferencing System, where live VIN rounds and CE discussions take place, has gone through a major overhaul with many features added such as polling, the question screener, and more. And we're not nearly done enhancing Unity to make interacting with colleagues more powerful and fun!
Harnessing the power of the VIN community - VIN Clinical Trials (Have you entered a patient in the FatCat Trial?) and Surveys are maturing and showing what we can accomplish by working together.
A Stronger Community
The VIN community grew from more than 26,000 to more than 31,000 colleagues in practice, academia, and industry. The VIN family of consultant/editors grew from approximately 140 to over 160 of the most enthusiastic and giving colleagues in the world. Built on a Stronger Foundation
The VIN servers and network received major upgrades. And although none of us can yet see or feel the results, the backbone structure of VIN is in the process of being totally revamped. Once completed, the door will be open to a wide range of improved ways we can, as a community of professionals and colleagues, interact and share information. By Veterinarians, For Veterinarians
To better understand what that means and explore the potential and responsibilities of the VIN community, take a moment to read the Ten Commandments of VIN Thank YOU for being a part of the VIN community. All the best for 2007!
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Screening of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus intermedius, and Staphylococcus schleiferi isolates obtained from small companion animals for antimicrobial resistance: a retrospective review of 749 isolates (2003-04)
Frequency of isolation of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) from dogs and cats was similar, whereas methicillin-resistant S. intermedius (MRSI) and methicillin-resistant S. schleiferi (MRSS) were significantly more common in dogs. MRSS was more commonly associated with superficial (skin and ear canal) infections, whereas MRSA was more commonly associated with deep infections.
Progestin treatment for infertility in bitches with short interestrus interval
The purpose of this study was to investigate if the suppression of estrus by the administration of a synthetic progestin (megestrol acetate or clormadinone acetate) could be an effective treatment to infertility in bitches with shortened interestrus periods and previous infertility. Our results show that, in bitches with shortened interestrus intervals and previous infertility, suppression of one estrus with synthetic progestins administered at recommended doses allows fertile breedings on the subsequent cycle, producing litter sizes within the normal range.
Studies on the role of routes of allergen exposure in high IgE-producing beagle dogs sensitized to house dust mites
The current study aimed to investigate the role played by oral, epicutaneous, and inhalation routes of exposure to house dust mites (HDM). It is concluded that all routes are important and have additive effects, that route of exposure does not determine the distribution of lesions and that continuous epicutaneous exposure probably plays the most important role.
The role of exogenous insulin in the complex of hepatic lipidosis and ketosis associated with insulin resistance phenomenon in postpartum dairy cattle
In addition to the major replacement therapy to alleviate severity of negative energy balance, administration of insulin with concomitant delivery of dextrose increases efficiency of treatment for hepatic lipidosis and ketosis. However, data on use of insulin to prevent these lipid-related metabolic disorders are limited and it should be investigated.
Is There Too Much To Know In Veterinary Medicine? Coping Strategies For Information Overload
I am perfectly happy not being able to ever know it all. If I did, I'd have to find a new profession. It would be no fun if we always knew it all. Always having more to learn is a *need* for me. I try to cram as much in on whatever topics come my way. I figure the more times I see certain types of cases, the better I should be at them.
Suggestions For Marketing A New Practice
Run a classifed ad every Sunday in the pets column of your local paper: CAT HOSPITAL NOW OPEN and accepting new clients and the phone number. Many cat/pet lovers routinely read the classifieds, even if not planning to get a pet. Also get a homeless cat or two and put them up for adoption the same way: ADOPT YOUR NEXT CAT from the Cat Hospital.
Caring For A Tiny Puppy
This tiny puppy has a chance in life after the efforts of an awesome veterinary staff and owner ...
Aspergillus Found Via A Transtracheal Wash In A Dog With Respiratory Disease: True Disease Or Contaminant?
How long would you treat a dog with Aspergillosis of the lungs? What drugs would you use? Would you include glucocorticoids in your treatment regimen?
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, December 31 - NO ROUNDS
Enjoy the winter holidays and gear up for a new year! VIN Rounds will return on January 7, 2007.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, January 2, 9:30 pm ET
Have you made any New Year's Resolutions or have you resolved not to resolve? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, January 3, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN effectively. Email Nate@vin.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Duration of immunity for canine and feline vaccines: a review
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Public Health Associate: December Case
* Case Archives
Associate - Updated and New:
Want to know more about Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome (VKH)?
Explore the rest of the Associate!
Website Of The Week:
World EKG Encyclopedia and more ...
Book Review of the Week:
Blackwell's Five Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult
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:
Hidden Pages
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: NAVC, WVC and SAVMA.
From the Boards:
* Who Gives You Warm Fuzzies?
* Rabbits And Bladder Sludge
* Spaying Miniature Pigs
* Sexing Rabbits
Exceptional Client Skills for Front Desk Staff
Module 1
Outstanding client service is the cornerstone of every successful veterinary practice. Most clients cannot evaluate your practice's medical expertise and unfortunately, base their decision to return on their experience at the front desk. Clients are your most important asset and it takes only one negative encounter to lose a long-time or potential client. A client will always remember his/her first few minutes at your practice along with the last few. During this course, emphasis will be placed on creating a client's overall positive experience, building client loyalty, increasing a client's perception of value and making the front desk member a valuable contributor to the hospital team. There is a required text for this course, see information below. This course is designed for all receptionists, front office staff and also those assistants and technicians who fill in at the front desk. All veterinary staff involved in or wishing to learn more about the importance of providing exceptional customer care or training of future front office personnel are encouraged to register. This course covers the essential skills needed for the first several weeks on your job. Instructor:
Phyllis Webster, AA, OM Dates:
January 8 - February 11, 2007 Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings January 11, 18, 25 and February 1; 8:30pm-10pm ET CE Hours: 6 Tuition: $111
Enroll in both the Exceptional and Challenges courses before January 11, 2007 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
Please see the course enrollment page for other course discounts. Required Text:
The Veterinary Receptionist's Handbook. M.T. McClister, DVM and Amy Midgley. Veterinary Medicine Publishing Group. This book can be purchased from the VIN bookstore. Recommended Text:
Client Satisfaction Pays. Carin A. Smith, DVM. AAHA. This book can be purchased from the VIN bookstore by clicking on this link. Adjunct materials (Available from the VIN Bookstore): To find out more about this course:
Visit the Exceptional Client Skills for Front Desk Staff Module 1 course information page. To register, go to the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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