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NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK, reported for YOU...

• Microimaging the cardiovascular system
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• Fight continues in British Columbia after discrimination findings
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• Jobs forecast for veterinarians better than average
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• Report rekindles debate on rural veterinary workforce
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• Free speech case rejected but telemedicine debate remains
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Evolving stories:
- Beware of Neoplasene
- Two vaccines for H3N2 canine influenza now available
- Miami-area officials call for new veterinary school

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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Levetiracetam (Keppra) revised

Texas Farm Radio

• Equine Blood Transfusions

VetzInsight

• Christmas with the Cat

Seven common mistakes to avoid in achieving long-term success with dermatology patients
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Managing a pet's chronic dermatologic conditions can be frustrating for both clients and clinicians, but there are steps to making the process easier for everyone. Avoid the following seven mistakes and you will find the process considerably easier in the future.

Ebola virus stability on surfaces and in fluids in simulated outbreak environments
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We evaluated the stability of Ebola virus on surfaces and in fluids under simulated environmental conditions for the climate of West Africa and for climate-controlled hospitals. This virus remains viable for a longer duration on surfaces in hospital conditions than in African conditions and in liquid than in dried blood.

Complications associated with the presence of two intrauterine glass balls used for oestrus suppression in a mare
This report adds to a growing body of evidence that severe complications can result from the use of intrauterine glass balls for oestrus suppression in mares, particularly if they are retained for a prolonged time.

Help With Identification Of Urine Crystal From A Cat
You are correct! This is a less common modification of struvite urine crystals.

Male Turkey With Constant Sexual Behavior; Use Of Pinless Peepers To Reduce Aggression And Breeding Activities In Poultry
My turkey-wrangling skills have improved greatly in the last several months!

When Should A Dog With Completely Excised Low Grade Mammary Carcinoma Be Spayed?
There is a potential value to spaying, in regard to the future development of mammary tumors, but it has not been well defined.

Manx Kitten With Obstipation And Urine Retention
The kitten very likely has Manx syndrome, aka sacrocaudal dysgenesis.

Wondering how long it is until the next Rounds session? Take a look at the Rounds Countdown Clock!

Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, January 5 - 9:30 p.m. ET
(Wednesday, January 6 - 2:30 a.m. GMT)
Need to vent about solo vet issues?
Christina McRae, DVM, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

How to Use VIN, Part 1
Wednesday, January 6 - 9:30 p.m. ET
(Thursday, January 7 - 2:30 a.m. GMT)
The VIN Representative Committee will show you how to get more out of your VIN experience.
Email HowTo@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.

VIN Rounds
Sunday, January 10 - 9 p.m. ET
(Monday, January 11 - 2 a.m. GMT)
Join Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM, PhD, DABVT, DABT, for When Fido Takes a Pharmacologic Holiday: Toxicology of "Recreational Drugs".
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Number of years as an associate before starting own clinic
Just wanted some of your ideas on how much experience you would need to gain until you felt yourself competent to open your own practice?

One vet owner I shadowed said his biggest regret was waiting 20 years to start a practice and stated he could have done so 2 years after graduating. His tip was to work for a very busy clinic such as a charity hospital and work as many shifts as possible so you see as many cases as possible.

Book Review of the Week
Canine & Feline Infectious Diseases
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Auld Lang Syne

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Hypercalcemia: Canine, Feline
Feline Idiopathic Hypercalcemia
Explore the rest of Associate!

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 which upcoming conferences VIN will be attending. Be sure to stop by the Cyber Café or any of the other VIN booths if you’re attending NAVC, WVC, or SAVMA.

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog to see what other courses are starting soon.

Introduction to Holistic Methods 1
January 6 - February 13, 2016

The first of two modules, this course provides an introduction to holistic medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, energy medicine, and aromatherapy. The course covers the theory behind each holistic method, any scientific support for the efficacy of the method, and the appropriate use of these holistic methods in veterinary medicine.

Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner, Module 1
January 25 - March 3, 2016

The first of 2 modules, this course is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. The course will start out with oral examination and disease recognition, then cover prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, and continue to intraoral radiographs.

Visit the CE Participant Resource Center to learn the basics of online CE, how to find your course area, CE participation requirements, and much more!

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