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• Euthanasia
• Paralyzed Dogs: How To Care For Them

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Are you attending the FIV Rounds on Sunday, September 7, 2003?

Friday, Sept. 5, 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm ET there will be a Webtour Practice Session for the FIV Course. If you are unfamiliar with VIN's Unity Conferencing System, WebTours, and Rounds protocol, come to this practice session to get ready.

NOTE: If you have not previously installed Unity, you can do so from the Rounds page. It is very important that all participants download and install the VIN Unity Conferencing System prior to the FIV Rounds. (You will miss a considerable portion of the interactive FIV: Afraid Of A Positive session unless you install Unity before the live Rounds session starts.) If you need help installing the software, call 800-700-4636 or email support@vin.com.

WALTHAM(R) Helps Sponsor Student Access to VIN

Remember, WALTHAM(R) USA helps sponsors Student Access to VIN. Please take a moment to send a big "Thank You!" to WALTHAM(ThankYouWaltham@VIN.com) for their generous support of the VIN Student Member program.

Cryptosporidiosis associated with animal contacts
These data indicate that genetic heterogeneity in C. parvum bovine genotype exists in a localized area and that farm animals can be a source of infection.

Extrahepatic biliary tract surgery in the cat: a case series and review
A literature review reveals high early mortality following biliary diversion, with only 50 per cent of cases surviving more than two weeks, and 23 per cent surviving more than six months. Surviving cats had repeated intermittent vomiting and anorexia that responded to antibiotics. No postoperative mortality was seen when biliary diversion was avoided.

Amputation Of The Forelimb
A hint for doing a forequarter amputation efficiently: once you've cut the trapezius attachments off of the scapular spine, attach a towel clamp to the scapular spine and apply lateral traction. This makes it easy to cut through the rhomboideus and gives you great exposure to the axial artery and brachial plexus.

Buying an Old Practice and Easing It Into the 21st Century

Look at your transaction from a cost standpoint. From the start, you will have positive cash flow from buying an exhisting practice. You would be suprised how many of those clients are A and B clients waiting to happen.

Exotic and Emerging Animal Diseases:
Remembering the Zebras

VIN CE can help you prepare!
This 6 CE credit Exotic and Emerging Animal Diseases: Remembering the Zebras course will cover the clinical signs and gross lesions of these diseases -- and the role of the practitioner and other professionals in controlling the outbreak.

Veterinarians are the best frontline defense. Be ready. Sign up for this CE course today.

Instructor: Steve Sorden, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Dates: September 3 - October 15, 2003
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays 10:00 -11:00 PM ET

Course Description: Increased international movement of people and animals, and the current geopolitical climate, make incursions of exotic diseases more likely than ever before. The national response to an exotic disease incursion begins with the local practicing veterinarian, who must be able to rapidly recognize the clinical signs and scenarios that are suggestive of various exotic diseases. This course will review the major exotic and emerging animal diseases, emphasizing the clinical signs and gross lesions of these diseases in various species and the role of the practitioner and other professionals. Major emphasis will be placed on including exotic diseases in the differential diagnosis of various clinical presentations and the importance of laboratory support for the diagnosis of both �horses and zebras.�

To Register: Visit Exotic and Emerging Animal Diseases: Remembering the Zebras and click on the Enroll now link.

How To Course: Part 1
Wednesday, September 3, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use your computer and VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free three-part course.
Rounds Room

Saturday Rounds
ACVSc Rounds
Saturday, September 6, 10 pm ET -
Join Linda Fleeman, BVSc, MACVSc, for
Management Of Diabetes In Dogs.
Rounds Room

Sunday Rounds - Special Time!
Sunday, September 7, 9:30 pm ET -
Join Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, and Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (Feline), for FIV: Afraid Of A Positive?
Reminder! You can attend this special Rounds without enrolling, but you MUST enroll before 8 pm ET, Sept. 4, if you wish to be eligible for CE credit!
Rounds Room

Abstract Of The Week:
Polyarthritis Following Vaccination In Four Dogs

Website Of The Week:
BioMed Central, and more....

Book Review:
Abdominal Radiology For The Small Animal Practitioner
This book is available in the VINstore.

eVetSites Tip of the Week:
Text vs. Graphic Navigation Buttons

Survey of The Week Results:
* Grape/Raisin
* Consumer Reports
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1

Recent Rounds:
* What We Learned At The 2003 ACVIM Meeting: Part 2
* Canine Hemangiosarcoma
* My South African Travelogue
* What We Learned at ACVIM 2003: Part 1
* Aussie Rounds: Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
* Volunteering In Veterinary Medicine

From the Boards:
* Air Embolism
* Canine Vaccine-Site Sarcomas
* Mixing Metals
* Malassezia Dermatitis

VSPN CE for Your Technicians and Practice Managers
A great veterinary staff is essential to the success of a veterinary practice. Recognizing the needs of veterinary staff, VIN created Veterinary Support Personnel Network (www.VSPN.org) several years ago. Membership in VSPN is free!

* STAF108-0903: Effective Staff Training Solutions
Instructor: Phil Seibert, CVT
Dates: September 17 - October 20
Sessions: Mondays, 9:30pm - 11:00pm ET

* TECH112-1003: Advanced Canine Reproduction for the Veterinary Technician
Instructor: Joni L. Freshman, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Dates: October 3 - November 7
Sessions: Tuesdays, 9:00pm - 10:30pm ET

* TECH111-1003: Small Animal Anesthesia Part II
Instructor: Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Dates: October 20 - November 30
Sessions: Thursdays, 9:30pm - 11:00pm ET

* STAF111-1003: Intermediate Receptionist/Front Office Skills
Instructor: Phyllis Webster, AA, OM
Dates: October 27 - November 26
Sessions: Mondays, 9:30pm - 11:00pm ET

* TECH114-1103: The Complete Urinalysis
Instructor: Joyce Knoll, VMD; PhD, DACVP Dates: November 14 - December 26
Sessions: Tuesdays, 9:00pm - 10:30pm ET

* STAF112-1103: Personnel Issues Facing The Veterinary Practice Managers
Instructors: Susan Strattman, CVPM and Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Dates: November 26 - December 31
Sessions: Mondays, 9:30pm - 11:00pm ET

Enrolling in VSPN CE Courses:

1. You must be a registered member of VSPN (www.vspn.org). Membership in VSPN is free.
2. VIN Member DVM's SHOULD NOT register for their staff. Please have the staff member register through VSPN.
3. Links to enroll in each of these classes are available from the course information page or from the VSPN CE page. Please email VSPNCE@vspn.org if you have questions.