7th Edition Plumb’s in the VIN Library
The 7th edition of Donald C. Plumb's best-selling handbook contains over 20 new drug monographs as well as updated dosages for older monographs. There are several new ophthalmic and topical dermatologic drug monographs, and additional information on compounding dosage forms has been added to many monographs. Access to Plumb's 7th edition is easy. If you saved links in your Favorites or your MyStuff for Plumb's 6th edition, they'll now take you directly to Plumb's 7th edition. VIN Search results will display results from Plumb's 7th edition as well. The online edition is full-text searchable. Browse by major drug class or use the letter boxes to browse alphabetically. You'll still be able to reference prior verions of the monographs by using the Version History tool.
Microbes Driving you Buggy?
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the Microbiology Image Library is worth millions. This collection of slides and notes, generously shared by VINner Dr. Michael Harter, contains clear images and descriptions of common organisms, cytology, histopath, and culture techniques. So whether you are a microbiology diva or dunce, the Microbiology Image Library will help you and your team work your way through the land of culture and cytology. Find it in the Multimedia section of the VIN Library.
Beta.vin.com helps speed the testing and release of new features which are destined for VIN.com. Here are a few of the most recently added features on Beta.vin.com: - MyCalculations
The new MyCalculations tool makes it super easy to save calculations you've done with the VIN suite of calculators and attach them to patient records saved in your MyCalculations for quick reference. - MyActivities
Track all of your message board and search activities in one place with the new and improved MyActivities feature. To open the MyActivities window, look at the bottom (footer) of the page for the MyActivities link or simply type ‘Ctrl -M’ and a “My Activity” window will open. - New login page
The Login page on Beta.vin.com offers more help, and a different look, but VIN Security has NOT changed.
If you want the latest and greatest and want to be on the "bleeding edge" of where VIN is going, make Beta.vin.com your VIN Homepage.
NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK and discuss;
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Evolving stories
* EPA pursues labeling changes on pet spot-on products
* How to counsel aspiring veterinarians?
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Share these with your clients! Texas Farm Radio
Prevalence of cattle herds with ivermectin resistant nematodes in the hot sub-humid tropics of Mexico
The objective was to determine the prevalence of semi-intensive Bos indicus and Bos indicus × Bos taurus cattle herds with ivermectin (IVM) resistant nematodes in a sub-humid tropical zone of Mexico using the faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT). Thirty-three herds (28 beef and 5 dual purpose herds) were monitored in a period of 6 months (September 2008 to February 2009). Only 14 of the 33 herds were included in the trial.
[Examination of horses with acute colic. Clinical and legal aspects]
The article provides hands-on advice and scientific background information regarding the management of the equine acute colic patient. It summarizes essential information on the patient's history, clinical examination, and legal aspects. The scope of the history is based on the clinical appearance of the patient.
Impact of a high-phosphorus diet on the sonographic and CT appearance of kidneys in degus, and possible concurrence with dental problems
The main aim of this study was to investigate the impact of pelleted diet of different mineral composition on the sonographic and CT appearance of kidneys in degus (Octodon degus).
What is a convenience euthanasia?
These words get used to define a situation that has moral significance to someone, yet I know from talking to others that it has a very different definition for most people. So does it mean a healthy animal? Or does one with behavioral problems qualify? Or does it include animals which could be easily treated but the owners wish not to? Or is it cases where the owner can afford to treat a case (very expensive) but chooses not to? Or is it any case at all that hasn't received maximum treatment?
Are reports of a new strain of canine distemper virus true?
I don't think that there is any cause for concern with respect to this strain not being protected against by currently available vaccines nor being more virulent than endemic strains (assuming it is, in fact, a "new" European strain). Certainly, all dogs should be appropriately vaccinated to be protected against any threat of canine distemper and it is always out there.
Cat with nasal cryptococcosis and nasal deformity: Antifungal treatment recommendations and response to therapy (photographs)
She had noisy nasal breathing due to a small size growth within the left nasal cavity protruding just outside of the nostril. We started her on 50 mg fluconazole sid, but the owner did not give any medication and came back in 4 months. Now the nose is deformed and looks like the one in the dermatology text book. My question is if she will get better and how this nose lesion will heal.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 24, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Wednesday, April 25, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Stop by and chat with some of your fellow VINners.
VIN/VECCS Rounds
Sunday, April 29, 8 p.m. EDT
(Monday, April 30, midnight GMT/UTC)
Join Elke Rudloff, DVM, DACVECC, for Preparing for Emergencies, The ABCs of Triage, and What Is an Emergency Database?
* This session is all text, no audio
* Note the early start time
Acupuncture Journal Club
Sunday, April 29, 9 p.m. EDT
(Monday, April 30, 1 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Rachael E. Carpenter, DVM, to discuss:
Wilson DV, Lankenau C, Berney CE, Peroni DL, et al.
The effects of a single acupuncture treatment in horses with severe recurrent airway obstruction
Equine Vet J. September 2004;36(6):489-94.
All VIN members are welcome to attend this monthly series.
Find out how to access the full text article.
* This session is all text, no audio
VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, April 29, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Monday, April 30, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Noah Jones, RVT, for World Veterinary Day 2012: Antimicrobial Resistance. Full Rounds Schedule and Countdown Clock
Use the Rounds link to join these discussions
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Download VINCasts
Too busy to read past Rounds sessions? Download VINCasts to your MP3 player and listen on the go. Rounds available as VINCasts are marked with an @. If you've reserved time for some quiet reading, click the Rounds button on the VIN Main Navigation bar and read the transcripts of the last few Rounds. You can also browse the complete list of the last 300 Rounds transcripts or you can click on Rounds and Discussions in the VIN Library. Rounds are also searchable via the search button. Just remember to choose Rounds (under the Clinical Resources tab) as the "Source" in your search parameters.
Find those Elusive Past Clinical Updates!
Did you forget to add that cool journal article or great message board discussion to your MyStuff when it was a Clinical Update highlight? Are you spending your sleep time searching for it? You aren't alone. Fret no more! Choosing Clinical Updates on the All Resources tab of VIN Search (before or after entering your search terms) will allow you to search clinical updates. Still need help (hint: there are other ways to find these gems)? There's also a link to How to Find Clinical Updates on the VIN Front Page.
Plan to hire a new grad!
Many of the best graduating seniors are regular VIN users. Post your position in Vetquest Classifieds. Please use the Positions Offered -- New Graduates category as this is where we encourage the 2012 Graduates to search for open positions and post their resumes. This is a FREE service provided by VIN and VETQUEST. Need Help?
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 Book Review of the Week
Fundamentals of Small Animal Surgery
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Website of the Week
Managing Drought Risk
eVetSites Tip of the Week
New Content for your eVetSites
What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Zoonosis Case 117 - Opened 4/2
Dental Case 87 - Opened 4/1
Pathology Case 94 - Opened 4/16
Associate - Updated and New:
Penetrating Ocular Trauma (canine)
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 what conferences are coming up and to visit their websites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: IAAAM, AVA, ACVIM, ISFM, and EVECCS.
A vet for the next The Bachelor?
I am trying to imagine where they will find a bunch of gorgeous women willing to throw themselves at your typical veterinarian. Sure he will be sweet, kind and caring - but definitely not your jet-setting rich bachelor that we normally see. He will work 50 - 60 hours per week, make only 65-90k a year, have high student debt, and come home covered in pee, poop, and other unmentionables.
NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register, and find more upcoming CE.
Advanced Hematology
August 16 - October 14, 2012 The primary purpose is to increase familiarity with blood cells, and apply this knowledge to specific conditions in hematology including unusual hereditary conditions, toxicities, changes associated with chemotherapy and immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. A review of pathophysiology is included to enable correlation between function and disease. Small Rodent Review
September 5 - October 13, 2012 This course will provide an overview of basic husbandry, medicine, and common disease presentations by species in order to allow veterinary staff to feel more comfortable with basic rodent diagnosis and treatment. Clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and current considerations for prevention will be covered. For more information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, visit the VSPN Course Catalog. VSPN offers courses tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VSPN members. Follow VIN CE and VSPN on Twitter! Click the "Send request" button to prompt the (VIN / VSPN) crews to accept you as a follower. Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog to see what's on the schedule.
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