Ophthalmology for the Equine Practitioner
Looking for help with the many complex eye problems that occur in horses? Ophthalmology for the Equine Practitioner, by VIN Consultant Dennis Brooks, is a highly visual (no pun intended) presentation that contains: - 600 quality clinical photographs, over 550 in full color
- 35 videos depicting specific diagnostic and treatment procedures
- Up-to-date drug information
- Step-by-step protocols for diagnosis and treatment
- Explanations and identification of commonly encountered anomalies
Find it in the VIN Library and in the Ophthalmology and Equine Specialty Centers.
Kidney Questions? Urine Luck!
Got a kitty with recurrent cystitis or a dog with PU/PD? Looking for facilities that perform renal transplants or for images of bladder stones? You'll find everything you’ve always wanted to know about kidneys, bladders, urethras, and more in the Urology-Nephrology Specialty Center. Find it on the About Page of the Urology-Nephrology Message Board and through the Specialty Centers page of the VIN Library.
Upload Images to the VIN Message Boards from your Mobile Device!
If you have an Android powered device or any Apple device running iOS6, now you can upload images to the VIN message boards directly from your mobile device. The VIN Geeks and Wizards have tested on the following devices with encouraging success: - iPad 2/3
- iPhone 3, 4(s) and 5
- Nexus 7
- Thrive
- Sony S
- Nook
- BlackBerry PlayBook
You can also take a photo and post it directly to the message boards from your device within seconds! Keep in mind that images taken with a mobile device sometimes lack picture quality. Take care when using images posted from your mobile device in posts where you are requesting medical opinions on the message boards. Remember, whether you're using your mobile device or your desktop, you can only attach one (1) image per post, so you'll still need to create a separate reply for each image you want to post. As you know, new features often have bugs to work out, but early testing looks encouraging! Read more about how to post images to Message Boards or watch this video. If you want to be on the "bleeding edge" make Beta.vin.com your VIN Homepage.
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Perception of dogs’ stress by their owners
An owner’s ability to recognize behavioral signs of stress is important, as it enables the owner to help the animal to avoid welfare problems, such as stressful situations, and favors a rapid recovery of psychophysical homeostasis by interrupting the progression to overstress and distress. The results show that some owners can help in protecting the welfare of their dogs, but that many owners would benefit from educational efforts to improve their ability to interpret their dogs’ behavior.
A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study on the efficacy of a unique extract of green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) in horses with chronic fetlock lameness attributed to osteoarthritis
Lyophilised products from green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus [LPPC]) are used to orally treat horses with osteoarthritis (OA). However, no randomised, controlled or double-blinded studies on the efficacy of this treatment in horses have been reported to date.
Effects of social dominance, water trough location and shade availability on drinking behaviour of cows on pasture
The effects of water trough location and presence of shade on the behaviour of cows on pasture were investigated. The impact of social hierarchy on cows’ use of shade and the water trough was also investigated. Thirty two non-pregnant dry cows were randomly divided in four groups in a 4 × 4 Latin square design.
Radiopaque Density Appears To Be Within Urinary Tract, But Could Not Find The Stone During Dog's Surgery
Kizzie was initially seen at our clinic Oct 2011 for UTI signs and was found to have bladder stones. We proceeded to surgery. The catheter passed freely and I could not manually palpate anything in the trigone. I palpated into the pelvic canal from the abdomen to palpate for any abnormality - none was found. My questions are: Where is this stone!!!!!
Staff Members Frequently Trade Shifts And Schedule Is Confusing: Can I Ban Trading, Or Is There A Way To Manage The Schedule?
We use www.keepandshare.com online calendar to keep track of the schedule. It's free, and easy to access from anywhere so you don't have to worry about paper schedules.
Dexamethasone Use In Veterinary Medicine: Opinions On What Constitutes Appropriate And Inappropriate Usage
Saying dexamethasone injections are good medicine or bad medicine is the same as saying antibiotics are good or bad. Or surgery. Or pretty much any other treatment. Because with any treatment there are indications and there are contraindications.
Medical And Surgical Treatment Options For An Alpaca With A Corneal Abscess Due To Foreign Body
The abscess is nearly gone and you can clearly see that the tiny thorn that caused the puncture is sitting behind the defect in the cornea. I never would have thought this would look so good.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
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How to Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, November 14, 9:30 p.m. ET
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Learn how to use the most popular VIN features.
Email HowTo@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, November 18, 9:30 p.m. ET
(Monday, November 19, 2:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Chris Upchurch, AS, for Winterizing your Clients' Horses.
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Sunday Rounds
Sunday, November 18, 10 p.m. ET
(Monday, November 19, 3 a.m. GMT/UTC
Join Paul Brazzell, DVM, for Ultrasound Education and Training: How to Shorten the Learning Curve
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Continual Education
Want to learn something new while getting credit and meeting some new VINners? VIN continual education courses are unlike any CE you've ever experienced. If you need CE credits, VIN can help you meet your requirements and have fun at the same time - all from the comfort and convenience of your home or office! Interact with instructors and fellow participants on the message boards and during the weekly real-time sessions. Please visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog for information on current courses. Need Help?
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 Book Review of the Week
The Little Book of CT in Veterinary Medicine: A PRACTICAL Guide to CT Technique for Technicians and Veterinarians
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!
Website of the Week
Animals in Disasters
eVetSites Tip of the Week
Form Fields Tipsheet
What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Ophthalmology Fun 155 - Opened 10/27
Pathology Brain-Teaser 105 - Opened 10/22
Zoonosis Brain-Teaser 128 - Opened 10/23
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Associate - Updated and New
Spirocercosis in cats
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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: ACVP/ASVCP, CVC and NAVC.
Things Owners Say
A client today asked about a "snip and chip" (neuter and microchip) in a couple months for his kitten. We told him this would now be our standard terminology for this combo.
NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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All You Need to Know About Fevers of Unknown Origin (FUO)
November 20 - December 7, 2012 Fever is a common finding in small animal general practice and can be caused by a variety of infectious, immune-mediated, and neoplastic diseases. Case examples utilizing radiographs, ultrasound images, and cytology will be discussed to help the participant learn how to best diagnose and treat patients with fever of unknown origin. ECM Review Module 1 – Rabbits
January 9 - February 2, 2013 ECM Review Module 2 – Ferrets
February 6 - March 2, 2013 These are the first two of four modules in the ECM (Exotic Companion Mammal) Review series. Each course focuses on a specific exotic companion mammal species, covering the medicine and disease presentations common to that species. New Resources for VIN CE Participants
If you're new to VIN online CE or just need a refresher, visit the new CE Practice Area and the CE Participant Resource Center for some helpful tips. 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 day and time each week for your convenience: - Tuesday afternoons 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
- Wednesday evenings 10:00 - 11:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday evenings 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET
Check the World Clock Time Zone Converter to confirm the time for your area. 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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