Don't Worry... Be Happy!
Recently, a VINner observed that most of the folders on the VIN message boards are geared toward helping others solve problems. She wondered, "Is there a board where we can post about all of the great things that we have done, and the things that went wrong that we managed to fix up (and some weird and funky stuff too), just to make us feel good?" Yes, Virginia, there is a 'happy' folder! Share those experiences that remind you why you love what you do in the Professional Motivators folder.
VIN Community Breakfast at ACVIM
The ACVIM Forum is just around the corner! Stop by the VIN community breakfast on Saturday, June 7 to meet some fellow VINners, including VIN Consultants, Associate Editors, and Reps. As in years past, Paul will show off a few new VIN features and tricks to help you get more from VIN, and you'll have a chance to share your ideas on how we can improve VIN and the VIN Community. - Date: Saturday - June 7, 2014
- Time: 6:30 to 7:50 a.m.
- Location: Gaylord Opryland Convention Center; Level 0; Ryman PQR (MAP)
Planning to attend? If you haven't done so already, please take a moment to RSVP.
Feline Constipation Survey Results
A summary of the results of the Feline Constipation survey is now available. Almost 1,700 VINners responded to the survey about management of cats with constipation, which ran from September 25 to November 15, 2013. If you've participated in other surveys, but haven't seen the results yet, take a look at the Survey Results page. BETA user? The VIN Survey Viewer on Beta.vin.com lets you view and evaluate survey results in ways beyond those provided in the write-up done by the VIN survey team.
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Gastrointestinal endoscopy in the cat: equipment, techniques and normal findings
Challenges associated with implementing endoscopy in GI tract investigations can include lack of appropriate/suitable-sized equipment to perform a thorough examination in the cat, insufficient operator training/understanding in how to 'drive the scope' through the GI tract, and/or lack of confidence in differentiating normal from abnormal.
Computed tomographic evaluation to determine efficacy of euthanasia of yearling feedlot cattle by use of various firearm-ammunition combinations
41 of 42 skulls were penetrated by the projectile. Instantaneous death was considered a likely consequence for 83% (25/30) of heads shot with a rifle-fired .22-caliber solid-point round, pistol-fired .45-caliber ACP round, carbine-fired .223-caliber round, and shotgun-fired birdshot and slug. Of the 18 heads shot with pistol-fired 9-mm and .45-caliber ACP rounds and rifle-fired .22-caliber hollow-point rounds, only 6 had brainstem lesions.
Antimicrobial therapy of selected diseases in turkeys, laying hens, and minor poultry species in Canada
Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale were the 3 most frequently diagnosed pathogens of turkeys. In layers, E. coli-peritonitis, and Clostridium perfringens/Eimeria spp. infections were the most common diagnoses.
Pauses Of Up To Fifteen Seconds Between Ventricular Beats On Electrocardiogram (ECG) Of A Dog With A Third Degree Atrioventricular Block; Links To Similar Cases In A Dog And A Cat
Once every three minutes he would have a time frame of at least 15 seconds where there were no ventricular beats, as you can see on the continuous electrocardiogram posted below. A nystagmus would develop after about 12 seconds, and he would begin to stretch his head and neck, but he never collapsed.
Managers Expect Payment For Time Spent On Required Reading At Home: Legal And Management Issues
The issue is not just pay. If they are "on the clock", many other employment issues come into play, like...
Toxoplasmosis Prevention For Pregnant Women
Cat feces with Toxoplasma oocysts must sit 24 to 48 hours to sporulate. Only the sporulated stuff is infectious. So you can literally eat hot feces fresh from your cat and not get Toxoplasmosis.
Ventricular Ectopy In A Young German Shepherd: Anesthetic Considerations For German Shepherds With Inherited Ventricular Arrhythmias
In dogs like this, you want to avoid anything that decreases the heart rate. These dogs die in their sleep when their heart rate decreases. They die after exercise, when their heart rate comes down. So you want to keep them tachycardic under anesthesia.
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Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care
May 26 - June 19, 2014 This course is designed to help veterinarians and veterinary staff understand the hospice philosophy and how it has become an important part of today's health care system. Course attendees will learn different service models, various definitions of care, current trends, and what the future holds for animal hospice. Veterinary Ethics
September 25 - November 30, 2014 This course is intended for small animal practitioners in private practice who have an interest in developing the tools to work through ethically challenging situations. Get detailed help on How to Enroll in a VIN CE Course. To get the most from your CE course, plan to attend a practice session before your course begins. Practice sessions are scheduled for the same days and times each week for your convenience: - Tues. afternoons 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
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