Don't wander off, because after that you won't want to miss Ultrasound Education and Training: How to Shorten the Learning Curve with Paul Brazzell, DVM at 10 p.m. ET. This session is part two of a three-part series. You may want to read or listen to the transcript of part one, Ultrasound Machine Purchase: What to Consider when Buying an Ultrasound Machine for your Hospital before attending.

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VIN Basic Training
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Have you Tried Search 3 Yet?
VINners spoke, and the VIN geeks and database team listened! After reviewing member feedback, the VIN Wizards have updated Search3, keeping the same great functionality and speed, but with a more familiar feel.

Search 3.1 has a new and improved user interface, providing:

• A cleaner Search page where all of your choices for customizing your search are in one streamlined bar.
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Visual learner? Explore this video tutorial.

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NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK
and discuss.
News Reported for YOU...

• Storm recovery focus of NYC symposium
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Ultrasound machine salesman pleads guilty to theft
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Battered, not beaten: Veterinarians brace for new storm in Sandy’s wake
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Veterinary hospice movement growing
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Veterinarians, clinic staff recount effects of Sandy
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Satellite practices: academic evolution or unfair competition?
  Public | VIN | Discussion
• Injectable sterilant for dogs returning to market
  Public | VIN | Discussion

Evolving:
* Microchip dilemma: What to do when client isn’t registered owner?

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New and Revised Articles to Share
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Veterinary Partner

• A Move is the Perfect Time to Convert Outdoor Cat to Inside Life
• Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin, CHPC) revised

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• Drug Resistance in Equine Parasites revised

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• Excitingly unusual pets at the ER

Tick prevention at a crossroad: new and renewed solutions
This paper aims to evaluate the potential, the scientific and economical limitations and future research directions regarding different alternative methods of tick control and their use in integrated pest management with a separate reference to the pet industry. New research data in each field is presented and the economical aspects for each approach are individually emphasized.

Toxoplasmosis in humans and animals in Brazil: high prevalence, high burden of disease, and epidemiology
Infections by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii are widely prevalent in humans and animals in Brazil. The burden of clinical toxoplasmosis in humans is considered to be very high. The high prevalence and encouragement of the Brazilian government provides a unique opportunity for international groups to study the epidemiology and control of toxoplasmosis in Brazil.

Comparison of the efficacy of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, cefovecin, and doxycycline in the treatment of upper respiratory tract disease in cats housed in an animal shelter
Conjunctival and nasal swab specimens were obtained for culture and susceptibility testing, and cats were randomly assigned to 3 treatment groups (16 cats/group) on day 1: amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (12.5 mg/kg [5.68 mg/lb], PO, q 12 h, for 14 days), cefovecin (8.0 mg/kg [3.64 mg/lb], SC, once), or doxycycline (10.0 mg/kg [4.55 mg/lb], PO, q 24 h, for 14 days). Oculonasal discharge, sneezing, coughing, dyspnea, demeanor, and food intake were scored twice daily for 14 days (scale, 0 [subjectively normal] to 3 [markedly abnormal]).

Otherwise-Good Employee Refuses To Participate In Community Events To Promote Clinic
You have to decide if attendance at these events is mandatory and part of the job description, or if it is entirely optional. If it is optional, you can't get upset when someone elects to not attend. If it is mandatory, though ...

Dog With Supernumerary Roots Of The Molar (Radiograph)
Beware people! Extra roots do happen and may be hard to see on the radiograph. And sometimes, what looks like extra roots may not be.

Advice On Removing Tail Base Mass In A Horse; Should Small Animal Veterinarian Do Occasional Equine Work For Friends?
I would not be happy to do emergency work on this horse, if someone else was doing the easily scheduled things.

Pruritic Dermatitis In A Pot-Bellied Pig
Note that zinc deficiency in pigs (parakeratosis) is usually related to too much calcium in the ration that makes the usually-sufficient amount of zinc in the ration unavailable and not absorbed.

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.
This is part two of a three part series. Check out the transcript for part one before the session.
* This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test.

Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, November 20, 9:30 p.m. ET
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How to Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, November 14, 9:30 p.m. ET
(Thursday, November 15, 2:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Learn how to use the most popular VIN features.
Email HowTo@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.

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Reply Vs. Reply to All
Ever wondered about the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? Jam and jelly? Lawyer and attorney? Well, after watching this video, you’ll have one less thing to wonder about… the difference between Reply and Reply to All when posting on the message boards! If you prefer a little light reading, there's also a text help document.

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Book Review of the Week
Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, Fourth Edition
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Website of the Week
History of Thanksgiving

eVetSites Tip of the Week
Scam Alert - DNS Services

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Ophthalmology Fun 155 - Opened 10/27
Zoonosis Brain Teaser 128 - Opened 10/23
Pathology Brain-Teaser 105 - Opened 10/23

Show-Me-How Video
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Associate - Updated and New
Persistent Pupillary Membranes in cats and dogs
Explore the rest of Associate!

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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.

Basic Big Cat Husbandry and Medicine
January 6 - February 6, 2013

The course will include an overview of taxonomy nutrition, husbandry, reproduction and basic medicine of big cats.

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