Read with a critical eye and come to journal club prepared to discuss whether the paper really said what you thought it said.

AVMA members have easy online access to the full text. Click Full Text (html or PDF) at the bottom of the page. Your username is your AVMA member number. Your password is your last name with only the first letter capitalized.

VIN members who are not AVMA members should check VIN This Week next Tuesday (11/8) to learn how to obtain a copy of the article prior to Journal Club.

Journal Clubs are a great way to learn and share with colleagues. Join us.

2005 AAFP Silent Auction is Open!
The 3rd Annual AAFP Silent Auction is now open for all of you wanna-be eBay types or for just those of us that like to help out others.

Online bidding is now open until November 8th. The final bidding will occur at the live auction during the Barbara Stein Lecture and Reception on Sunday, November 13, 2005 from 7-9 pm.

There are lots of wonderful donations to auction off, so everyone should be able to find a purrrfect addition to home or clinic. Remember, all proceeds go to benefit the AAFP Student Chapters, so please bid generously. Last year's auction brought in about $5000!

On behalf of the AAFP and the Student Chapters, thank you to everyone who sent in donations. Happy bidding!

New VIN Content:
If you missed the meetings, here's your chance to catch up.

• World Small Animal Veterinary Association 2005
• American Board of Veterinary Practitioners 2005
• Tufts Breeding & Genetics 2005

New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:

• New: Life-Savers
• Touch and How It Affects Your Dog
• Canine Influenza
• Friends Forever
• Furry Travelers
• Are You Ready?
• Friends Forever
• Cautions for Autumn
• Disaster Debate
• House-Training Hassles
• Good Kitty!
  

Evaluation of Oral Rabies Vaccination Programs for Control of Rabies Epizootics in Coyotes and Gray Foxes: 1995-2003
This retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of intervention efforts to halt 2 wildlife rabies epizootics from 1995 through 2003, using a recombinant-virus oral rabies vaccine in edible baits distributed by aircraft for consumption by coyotes and gray foxes. Results indicated that the expansion of both epizootics was halted as a result of the vaccine bait program. The authors concluded that the oral rabies vaccination resulted in protective immunity in a sufficient percentage of the target wildlife population to preclude propagation of the disease and provided an effective means of controlling rabies in these species. The number of laboratory-confirmed rabid animals attributable to the domestic dog-coyote rabies virus variant in south Texas declined to 0.

Inheritance of Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in Thoroughbreds
Two sires with RER produced colts with RER, supporting the hypothesis that RER had an autosomal, rather than an X-linked, inheritance pattern.

Gastric Ulcer Development in Horses in a Simulated Show or Training Environment
Activities that are typical in recreational use of horses were ulcerogenic, and ulcers in the gastric squamous mucosa can develop under these conditions within 5 days.

Comparative Study of Three Intramuscular Anaesthetic Combinations (Medetomidine / Ketamine, Medetomidine / Fentanyl / Midazolam and Xylazine / Ketamine) in Rabbits
Surgical anaesthesia was induced in most animals receiving medetomidine-based combinations. Arterial blood pressure was maintained at baseline values for about 1 hour after medetomidine/ketamine (M-K). Transient apnoea occurred with medetomidine/fentanyl/midazolam (M-F-Mz) and mandates respiratory function monitoring. Oxygen enrichment of inspired gases is necessary with all three combinations. Endotracheal intubation is essential in rabbits receiving M-F-Mz.

Hypoglycemia In Dog: Due To Abdominal Mass?
Hepatoma and hepatocellular carcinoma have both been reported to sometimes secrete insulin-like substances.

Old Kitty ECG
Most cats with third degree AV block do fine on their own and have no clinical signs. Some will develop syncope so you should warn the owners about this possibility.

Vomiting Kitties from Buprenex/Domitor/Ketamine; Nalbuphine-Based Protocol
Buprenorphine is rarely (if ever) associated with vomiting. However, alpha-2 agonists will induce vomiting in some cats, via adrenoreceptor stimulation in the area postrema. Normally, the use of butorphanol at the same time will block this effect...

Primate Corneal Ulcers
We used phenol in rabbits at UF with chronic non-resolving ulcers and there was always good antibiotic / serum eye therapy compliance afterwards.

How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, November 2, 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.

Sunday Rounds
Sunday, November 6, 10 pm ET
Join Autumn Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVIM, for Chronic Vaginitis.
This Week's Rounds Schedule-- use the Rounds link to join the discussion..

Recent Rounds

• Urine Protein Creatinine Ratios
• How to Read and Evaluate a Journal Article
• AAFP Student Chapters
• Managing Educational Debt
• Specialties for Veterinary Technicians
• Communicating With Pathologists
• What's Cool on VIN
• Conquering Your Inventory
• Intervertebral Disc Disease (ACVSc)
• Indoor Cat Initiative
• Cryptosporidiosis and Giardiasis (AAFP)
• Due Diligence in Practice Purchase
• Top Feline Toxicities (AAFP)
• Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status
• Grape And Raisin Toxicosis
• New Anticonvulsant Therapy
• Periodontal Disease
• Puppy Vaginitis
• Practical Blood Transfusions (ACVSc)

Abstract Of The Week:
Oral Rabies Vaccination Programs for Control of Rabies in Coyotes and Gray Foxes

What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain Teaser 44
* Case Archives

Website Of The Week:
Guidelines For Hurricane Animal Health and more...

Book Review of the Week:
The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult, Canine and Feline Specialty Handbook, Ophthalmology
You can find it in the VIN Bookstore.

Get More From VIN!
* Steps To A More Effective Search
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial

eVetsites Tip of the Week:
New Fonts Added for Site Header Text

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 web sites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: AAFP and ACVR, and NAVC.

From the Boards:
* Timing Brucellosis Testing
* Rectal Diazepam
* Obese PBP With Eye Problems
* Cutaneous Granulomatous Disease?

Effective Staff Training Solutions
for Veterinary Technicians
Training is a bad word. You hire someone and you hope he/she will just fall into place and require as little time to train as possible. But how can you be sure that this person is going to be efficiently trained and minimize problems? Phil Seibert, CVT teaches this course to help you organize and get the most out of your time.

Phil Seibert, CVT returns with this highly coveted class that will help you design a training plan for your hospital that you can follow and increase the retainability of your employees. Phil is well known as the OSHA guru and is an expert on hospital safety, ethics, and regulations. He brings this along with years as a practice management consultant to you in a 4 week, 3 real time session course.

This course is open to all VSPNers or VINners that are in supervisory positions or are practice managers. We will cover how to set up a training schedule that can assure your hospital of having well-informed employees and minimize the chance for errors.

Instructor:
Phillip Seibert, CVT

Dates:
December 1 - December 29, 2005
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday, December 6, Monday, December 12 and 19; 9:30pm ET - 11:00pm ET (USA)

CE Hours: 4.5

Tuition:
$69 if registered by November 17, 2005
$77 after November 17.

To register:
Visit the Effective Staff Training Solutions page and click on the Enroll Now link.