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The Debt Doctor is in!
Bring your student debt questions to WVC. Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA, will be on hand to help you learn how to organize your debt and understand your repayment options.

Have you discovered the NEW 3D Anatomy tools? Have you tried the Virtual Clinic? Stop by booth 4922 to learn more and see what you've been missing.

Because of the change in venue and WVC’s relationship with VIN, we regret that we aren't able to provide a VIN Lounge this year. For those who loved the chocolate milk, we’re sorry.

We’re hoping that the lounge might return next year. Please let WVC know you'd like the VIN lounge to be available in 2018 and beyond. :)

Hope to see you in Las Vegas!

Sink Your Teeth Into Dentistry!
Expand your knowledge in the Dentistry Specialty Center. Resources from VIN and beyond are in one convenient place.

Find information on common dental issues, online books, client handouts and forms, and discussions on various procedures and techniques. Links to dentistry journals, associations, products and informational websites are also provided.

The Dentistry Specialty Center is linked to the About Page for the Dentistry Message Board Folder and the Specialty Centers page in the VIN Library.

Hungry For More?
Jan Bellows, DAVDC, DABVP, reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly of veterinary dentistry in The Smile Book, IV.

And don't miss Dr. Bellows' Dental Morphs, also available in the Multimedia section of the VIN Library.

Want to test your dental knowledge?
Dr. Bellows' regular Dental Brain Teasers and Dr. Fraser Hale's Cusp Challenges will give you something to chew on. Try your hand with the current case or review past cases. Come on and join the fun!

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

• FDA completes step in fight against antimicrobial resistance
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• USDE seeks input on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Britain: 94 percent of dogs now microchipped
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Abrupt Heritage College closure strands vet tech students
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Evolving stories:
- California amends rules on compounding
- Connecticut bill would allow partial-dose vaccination
- Wrestling digital radiography problems

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VNS is your news service. Have an idea for a story? Have a story that needs covering?
E-mail Reporters@vin.com.

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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Clopidogrel (Plavix) revised

Texas Farm Radio

• Chronic Progressive Lymphedema in Draft Horses revised

VetzInsight

• Those Pesky Veterinary Myths

Influence of glucocorticoids on a time-of-day-dependent variation in intradermal reactivity to histamine in dogs
A significant time-of-day-dependent variation in intradermal reactivity to histamine was detected in dogs, with a larger wheal size observed at 9:00 hours than at 21:00 hours.

The Omental Pedicle Flap in Dogs Revised and Refined: A Cadaver Study
When lengthening the omentum is necessary to reach extra-abdominal structures, the omental pedicle flap based on the splenic artery appears to preserve the omental vascular supply.

Early Clinical Experience with a Newly Designed Interlocking Nail System-Targon® Vet
All fractures with follow-up radiographs available (n=46) were healed with no infections reported. A total of 12 postoperative complications occurred: 3 minor (slippage of the locking screws) and 9 major (5 femoral-irritation of the sciatic nerve; stress protection, fracture because of a missed fissure; femoral neck fracture; intra-operative revision with a rod and plate; 4 tibial-3 with protrusion of the distal locking screw through the skin; and 1 with in-growth of the intramedullary nail).

What To Do If There Is Suspicion Of Drug Abuse Or Diversion By Client
There is no perfect solution to suspected drug abuse/diversion situations. They are difficult to prove in cases like this one. Some basics...

Considerations For Moving Zebras From One National Park To Another In Tanzania
I love that VIN has such a wide range of experts available. It really helps me feel less isolated and "winging it" out here.

General Guideline For What Constitutes Good Control Of Seizures
Since we can't cure idiopathic epilepsy, it's important to have a discussion with the client regarding goals of therapy so everyone is on the same page. Ideally, we would weigh the detrimental effects of seizures against detrimental effects of treatment and have an evidence-based approach to this question.

Vomiting Cat Has Corrugated Intestinal Loops (Ultrasound Videos)
Material in the lumen moving in both directions is a sign of intestinal obstruction. In dogs, the bowel proximal to the obstruction generally distends quite a bit. I haven't seen that in cats. The obstructed cats I've seen have just had a small amount of fluid in the lumen.

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VIN Rounds
Sunday, February 19 - 9 p.m. ET
(Monday, February 20 - 2 a.m. GMT)
Join Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA, for Climbing Mt. Debt: Navigating your Student Loans and Building Repayment Strategies.
*This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

VIN/VECCS Rounds
Monday, February 20 - 8:00 p.m. ET
(Tuesday, February 21 - 1:00 a.m. GMT)
Join Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, for Crisis De-Escalation: Crisis Management Skills for the ER Team.
*This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, February 21 - 9:30 p.m. ET
(Wednesday, February 22 - 2:30 a.m. GMT)
Need to vent about new grad issues?
Christina McRae, DVM, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

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Get 2017 Off to a Knowledgeable Start
Whether you travel across the pond or around the corner to get there, you'll find some great CE at these upcoming conferences:

• OAVT 2017
  March 2-4 in London, ON, Canada
  2016 proceedings
• ACVIM 2017
  June 8-10 in National Harbor, MD
  2016 proceedings

Take a Bite Out of Time!
Time-Bites are entertaining stories preserving the rich history of our profession -- brought to you by the American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS).

Recent additions:

• Examining the Chest: The Invention of the Stethoscope

Find more Time-Bites in the VIN Library.

Website of the Week
K9 Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (K9 TECC)

New Proceedings:
- Congrès National de l'Association Française des Vétérinaires pour Animaux de Compagnie (AFVAC 2013)
- American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB 2016)
- Veterinary Cancer Society
VCS 2006
VCS 2006 Mid-Year
VCS 2007
VCS 2008
VCS 2009

New Content!
- Audio transcripts of the 2016 Winn Feline Health Symposium on "Cat Tales" of Genetics and Behavior are available in the VIN Library.

New Quick Poll:
Look for it on the lower left side of the VIN Front Page.
How do you feel about non-veterinarians (RVTs, first responders, or lay personnel) teaching animal first-aid/CPR courses for lay persons?

Visit the Archived Quick Polls page to participate in previous Quick Poll questions and view results.

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 members of the VIN family will be attending. Be sure to stop by the Cyber Café and/or other VIN booths if you’re attending OAVT, WVC, SAVMA, ICARE, or AAHA.

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
To see what other courses are currently open for enrollment, browse the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page.

Arthropods and Veterinary Medicine
April 25 - June 9, 2017
Presenter(s): Ken Harkewicz, VMD

This course is designed to provide basic information on arachnids and selected invertebrates. We will cover basic arachnid, millipede, and centipede biology, anatomy, husbandry specifics, breeding and raising of young, and common diseases and treatments you may see in private practice or breeding facilities.

OSHA & Practice Safety 2017
April 10 - July 6, 2017
Presenter(s): Phil Seibert, CVT

This course is designed for the practice owner, manager, or administrator who desires to understand OSHA's Standards as well as practical ways to implement them in a veterinary practice. We attempt to avoid debating the merits of any particular requirement and focus on how to achieve compliance! This course will cover ALL aspects of a hospital safety program, not just the Hazard Communication Standard. The participants will be provided with many downloadable resources, including the actual text versions of applicable standards.

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