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Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference
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• The FIV Vaccine – Why some Veterinarians Are Saying No for Now
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Texas Farm Radio

• Kidney Failure in Horses

Iron intoxication in a dog consequent to the ingestion of oxygen absorber sachets in pet treat packaging
Oxygen absorbers are commonly used in packages of dried or dehydrated foods (e.g., beef jerky, dried fruit) to prolong shelf life and protect food from discoloration and decomposition. They usually contain reduced iron as the active ingredient although this is rarely stated on the external packaging. Although reduced iron typically has minimal oral bioavailability, such products are potential sources of iron poisoning in companion animals and children.

Ochratoxin A in feed of food-producing animals: an undesirable mycotoxin with health and performance effects
Mycotoxins are secondary fungal metabolites, whose presence in feed and foodstuffs is unavoidable. Ochratoxin A (OTA) is one of the known mycotoxins with greatest public health and agro-economic significance. Several toxic effects have been ascribed following exposure, namely nephrotoxicity, as well negative impacts in the performance of farm animals, resulting in major economic implications.

Implantation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells demonstrates improved outcome in horses with overstrain injury of the superficial digital flexor tendon
Mesenchymal stem (progenitor; stromal) cell (MSC) therapy has gained popularity for the treatment of equine tendon injuries but without reports of long-term follow-up. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the safety and reinjury rate of racehorses after intralesional MSC injection in a large study of naturally occurring superficial digital flexor tendinopathy and to compare these data with those published for other treatments.

Dog with right heart failure: diuretic therapy can affect abdominal tap frequency, management considerations, and prognosis
I have treated many dogs for congestive heart failure, usually from presumptive mitral valve disease, but I have seen very few right heart failure (RHF) cases. If you had to generalize, does RHF tend to be more difficult to manage? What can I tell the owners about prognosis?

Broker contacted me about potential buyer for practice: What are my financial obligations to him?
Had a broker contact me about a client of his wanting to buy my practice. I told him I would consider it and he sent me a contract to sign. What is the reasonable percentage that I should pay him?

New practice owner wants associate to start work at a time that is inconvenient due to family responsibilities
From day one, I told my boss I can arrive by 8:15 and be ready for the 8:30. My old boss retired 3 months ago and the new boss, who is an associate, told me this week if I can't come at 8 am like everyone else in the next 6 months he will fire me and find a vet who can arrive at 8 am because he is losing potential revenue and paying staff members to be there at 8 am.

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How to Use VIN: Part 2
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Book Review of the Week
Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease, Second Edition
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Website of the Week
The FEMA Think Tank

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What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Pathology Case 91 - Opened 3/6
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Zoonosis Case 115 - Opened 2/27

New Stuff:
Proceedings of the 17th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS 2011)

Associate - Updated and New:
Prolapsed Third Eyelids - Haws syndrome (feline)
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Up up and where?
Appointment for today "Soars on side." I would think the ventral Superman position would be more adaptable.

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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OSHA & Practice Safety
April 9 - July 12, 2012

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.

Systems B: Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review
April 12 - June 24, 2012

This course is the fourth of six modules of the Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination review course. The organ system-based modules build on the foundations of pathophysiology and medicine in modules 1 and 2, using concepts and disease examples specific to the various body systems.

Behavior Business - Make it your Business
June 13 - July 7, 2012

This course is designed to help you learn how to incorporate behavior services into your general practice and make it profitable, while improving the welfare of your patients.

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