In addition to multi-media resources like books, manuals, and slide shows, you'll find:

• Client Handouts
• Safety & OSHA Compliance Information
• Links to VIN Rounds on practice management topics
• Newsletters & Forms
• Links to external websites

You'll find the Practice Management Center in the Specialty Centers section of the VIN Library and through the About Page for the Practice Management Message Board.

SURVEY: Mental Health and Psychological Distress in the Veterinary Profession
Share your thoughts about mental health and psychological distress in the veterinary profession. This survey is brought to you by Randall Nett and Tracy Witte, researchers with the CDC and Auburn University, in cooperation with VIN.

The survey is run through Auburn University, but VIN has verified that the information collected is anonymous and will be used appropriately.

If you've participated in other surveys, but haven't seen the results yet, take a look at the Survey Results page.

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Beta.vin.com: Enhance Your VIN Experience!
If you like being the first kid on the block with the latest toy, http://Beta.vin.com is for you!

Beta.vin.com is where you can try new VIN features and tools before they are 'officially' released. Your feedback will help the VIN Wizards fine tune those new features.

So, if you want to be on the "bleeding edge" make http://Beta.vin.com your VIN Homepage.

Here are a few of the latest things you'll find on Beta.vin.com:

• Add annotations to your images from your mobile device. See the help document to learn how.
• Mobile-friendly Heartworm Calculator

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

• Lawmakers question FDA, USDA about food from China
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Pet treats: Does ‘Made in USA’ mean safe?
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Inside a spay-neuter clinic
  VIN | Discussion
• Profusion of pet food choices cooks up confusion
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Dr. Murray Fowler's legacy lives in those he inspired
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Evolving stories:

• AVMA leadership candidates: where they stand
• Status of AVMA Council on Education accreditation credentials
• VCA offers to buy competing practices

Be a VIN newshound:
The VIN News Service (VNS) is here to give you a voice and to report news that is important to you. Have an idea for a story? Have a story that needs covering? Email News@vin.com.

The VIN News Service articles (without access to the community discussions) are available to the general public. Share news.vin.com with nonVINners.

Follow VNS on Twitter! Send a Twitter request to receive VNS Tweets.

New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Heartworm Treatment revised

Texas Farm Radio

• Wood Chewing and Cribbing

VetzInsight

• C is for Conflict (Resolution)

Papillomavirus-associated diseases
Classical papillomatosis is usually asymptomatic and spontaneously resolves within 1 to 9 months; therefore, treatment is often not required. Genital papillomas/papillomatosis have not been reported to spontaneously resolve, and there is increasing evidence that genital papillomas may evolve to in situ or invasive squamous cell carcinomas.

Collection and characterization of semen from green iguanas (Iguana iguana)
Results of this study suggested electroejaculation can be performed to collect semen samples from green iguanas, characteristics of iguana semen samples are similar to those for semen samples obtained from other reptiles, and motility of iguana spermatozoa decreases during refrigeration within 48 to 72 hours.

Heritable equine regional dermal asthenia
Affected horses are typically born normal and develop lesions within the first 2 years of life. The most common symptoms of the disease include stretchy, loose skin that feels doughy or mushy. More severely affected horses experience spontaneous skin sloughing and extensive lacerations, hematomas, and seromas from minor trauma.

Pyogranulomatous And Lymphoplasmacytic Myocarditis And Pericarditis In A Young Dog Initially Presented For Lethargy, Inappetence, And Decreased Appetite
Ooh, that's nasty. It certainly explains the clinical history and the ultimate outcome. There would be no easy way to predict this.

Radiographs Of Tarsus/Metatarsus Region In A Dog That Had Previous Tarsal Trauma
This is really unusual for sure. What I think happened is that the fractured metatarsal (and distal two rows of tarsal bones) healed in a crazy extensive syndesmosis.

What To Do About Boarders That Do Not Get Picked Up?
Each state has abandonment laws. Check up on them. Remember... worse than getting stuck with the bill is getting stuck with the bill *and* the dog!

Preparing In-House Cytology Slides: When Should Heat Be Used To Dry Slides, And When Should It Be Avoided?
It is always helpful to have one standard protocol. Then there is consistency, so that the slides will all be similar. I prefer to air dry slides, but I will use low heat for...

Use the links below or click the Rounds button in the main navigation bar to join these discussions.

VIN Tools Rounds
Wednesday, June 25 - 9 p.m. ET
Join Wendy Smith Wilson, DVM, for Use MyCE to Store your Continuing Education Records.
*This session will be all text, no audio.

VIN Rounds
Sunday, June 29 - 9 p.m. ET
Join Fred Gingrich, DVM, for Implementing A Free Vaccines For Life Program.
*This session will be all text: no audio.

VIN/VECCS Rounds
Monday, June 30 - 9 p.m. ET
Join Lee Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVECC, for Tactical Field Care for Working Dogs, Part 1.
*This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

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The fastest route to an answer to your question is a VIN Database Search.

But, because some topics have been discussed many times on the message boards, the number of results can be overwhelming.

To help you, the VIN consultants (and other experts) continue to create up-to-date summaries (FAQs) of topics commonly discussed on the message boards.

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Book Review of the Week
Veterinary Hematology – A Diagnostic Guide and Color Atlas
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Canine Cerebral Vascular Accident
Explore the rest of Associate!

New Medical FAQ
Antihistamines For Allergies

Website of the Week
Entomology Image Gallery: Ticks

From the VIN Library
UCD Wildlife And Aquatic Medicine Symposium 2014 Proceedings

VIN Mentor: Visual Procedures Manual
The VIN Mentor manual includes videos of complete medical procedures with narration, step-by-step instructions, and accompanying materials lists to help you perform the procedures with success.
New procedure added: Urethral Obstruction

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: ECVS, Canada VMA, and ANZCVS Science Week.

My Breeder Said...
My favorite of all time was a client who came in with their 16-week-old Doberman puppy. His ears were not cropped and when I commented on how cute they were they said, "The breeder told us that if we don't crop the ears then his skull will stop growing but his brain will continue to grow and he will get brain damage. Is that true?" It was all I could do not to laugh while answering that question with a strong, "Um, no."

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register, and find more upcoming CE.

Advanced Nutrition Module 2
August 12 - September 5, 2014

In this course we will review the aspects of the disease process that can be affected through dietary changes and will cover goals for nutritional modification.

Systems D: Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review
August 21 - October 26, 2014

Overview of small animal infectious disease, immunology, ophthalmology, coagulation and hematology body systems. It builds upon the foundations of pathophysiology and medicine provided in the Pathologic Basis of Disease and the Principles of Medicine courses, using concepts and disease examples specific to the various body systems

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!

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.