V3 ;III~I DECEMBER/DECEMBRE 2000 - DES MATIERES SCIENTIFIC* RUBRIQUE SCIENTIFIQUE REVIEW ARTICLE * ARTICLE DE REVUE Benefits and problems with cloning animals Smith,LawrenceC.Vilceu Bordignon, Marie Babkine, Gilles Fecteau, Carol Keefer...... 919 ARTICLES The use of omeprazole to alleviate stomach ulcers in swine during periods of feed withdrawal RobertM. Friendship, Sergey L. Melnichouk, Catherine E. Dewey...... 925 Canine heartworm testing in Canada: Are we being effective? Klotins,KimC.WayneS. Martin, Brenda N. Bonnett, Andrew S. Peregrine...... 929 CROSS-CANADA DISEASE REPORT * RAPPORT DES MALADIES DIAGNOSTIQUEES AU CANADA ONTARIO H4N6 influenza virus isolated from pigs in Ontario Alexander L Karasin, Christopher W. Olsen, Ian H. Brown, Susy Carman, Margaret Stalker, Gaylan Josephson...... 938 PRACTITIONERS' CORNER * LE COIN DES PRATICIENS Tarsal shearing injuries in the dog Greg L.G. Harasen...... 940
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REVIEWERS * REMERCIEMENTS A NOS LECTEURS-EXPERTS...... 905
INDEX OF VOLUME 41DEX* IN VOLUMEDE 41 ...... 965 FEATURES* RUBRIQUES SPECIALES EDITORIAL * EDITORIAL BOOK REVIEWS * COMPTES RENDUS DE LIVRE The meaning of being a learned professional Pain Management for the Small Animal Practitioner Les implications de l'appartenance a une Kristine Torske .924 profession savante Doug Hare ...... 903 The Cardiorespiratory System: Integration of Normal and Pathological Structure and Function NEWS * NOUVELLES Reviewed by William H. Harris .928 Kimberley Allen-McGill, Suzanne Gasseau...... 907 NOTICES * ANNONCES VETERINARY PRACTICE MANAGEMENTPRACTICE MANAGEMENT ~~~~~~~~CLASSIFIEDS * ANNONCES CLASSEES...... 954 GESTION D'UNEVETERINARYCLINIQUE VETERINAIRE Reinventing veterinary practice/Reinventer la COMING EVENTS* EVENEMENTS A VENIR.939 pratique de la medecine veterinaire J.D. (Jim) Stowe...... 944 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ANESTHESIA UPDATE INDEX DES ANNONCEURS...... 943 LE POINT SUR L'ANESTHESIE Local and regional anesthetic and analgesic "Instructions for authors" are available in Can Vet J techniques in the dog and cat: Part 11, infiltration 2000;41 :66-69./Les "Directives a l'intention des auteurs" and nerve blocks sont disponibles dans le Can Vet J 2000;41 :147-150. Tanya Duke...sont.dispon.b.es.dans..e.Can.Vet...... :147-150.
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Allen, Andy Daminet, Sylvie Ihle, Sherri Radostits, Otto Danforth, H.D. Rajamahendran, R. Baird, John Daoust, Pierre-Yves Jim, G. Kee Richardson, Gavin Bateman, Ken Davidson, M.G. Johnson, Walter Riddell, Craig Bauck, Louise Davidson, T. Jeffrey Johnstone, Ian Rinkardt, N.E. Bebchuk, Trevor De Jaham, Caroline Juck, F. Rubin, Stanley I. Bergen, Alan DeLorme, Bernard Bergsten, Christer DesC8teaux, Luc Kastelic, John P. Scott, Danny W. Berman, Rejean Desrochers, Andre Keller, Charlotte Sears, William Bigras-Poulin, Michel Dewey, Cate E. Kenney, Dan Shmon, Cindy Bisaillon, Jean-Robert Doucet, Michelle Kerr, Carolyn Shoukri, M. Blakley, Barry Dowling, Patricia King, Allan Simko, E. Blouin, Andre Dubay, J.P. Klopfenstein, Christian Singh, Sukhpal Boermans, Herman J. Duckett, Wendy Sirois, Jean Bouffard, Alice Duffield, Todd Lariviere, Normand Smith, B.P. Boulianne, Martine Duggan, S.J. Latshaw, William K. Smith, Dale Boure, Lodovic Dyson, Doris Laverty, Sheila Smith, Katrina Boutros, Chris Long, Susan Szoke, Mihaly Britt, Jenks S. El Bahri, Lotfi Lumsden, Tim Buckrell, Brian Ellis, John Lussier, Bertrand Tan, Sheila Burns, T. Eness, P.G. Thorburn, Meg Butler, Danny MacLachlan, N. James Townsend, Hugh Faubert, Gaetan M. Mapletoft, Reuben J. Tryon, Kim Campbell, John Fecteau, Gilles Marcoux, Marcel Cantwell, Shawna Feltmate, Tom Martin, S. Wayne Vaillancourt, Denis Card, Claire Foster, Geoffrey Mehren, Kay Carrier, Michel Fretz, Peter Wheler, Colette Carruthers, Terry Friendship, R.M. O'Connor, Brendan Whiteside, Doug Chirino, Manuel Odde, Kenneth G. Wichtel, Jeffery Christensen, David A. Giguere, Steve Olson, Merle E. Wilson, William C. Clark, Chris Gillick, Avery Ortenburger, Arthur Wobeser, Gary Cockshutt, Joanne Graham, Christie Outerbridge, Catherine Woods, Paul Couture, Yvon Grahn, Bruce Cruz, Antonio Page, Nadia Yates, Bill Cuvelliez, Sophie Hammell, Larry Papich, Mark Hare, Doug Paradis, Manon Hayes, M.A. Parent, Joane Helie, Pierre Parker, Wendy Higgins, Robert Partlow, Gary D. Hoblet, R.H. Peiffer, R.L. Holmberg, David Petrie, Lyall Hunter, D. Bruce Pettifer, Glenn Hurnik, Daniel Philibert, Denis Hurtig, Mark Porter, Carl Prescott, John
Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 905 CVMA ESTABLISHES NATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP ON VACCINE PROTOCOLS L'ACMV FORME UN GROUPE CONSULTATIF NATIONAL SUR LES PROTOCOLES DE VACCINATION Ten veterinarians to monitor the vaccination issue nationally and internationally Dix veterinaires suivront l'evolution de la question au pays et "a l'etranger
O n the recommendation of larecommandationdu Dr Nigel Dr. Nigel Gumley, the A Gumley, coordonnateur de CVMA Coordinator of Vaccine l'ACMVpour les protocoles de vacci- Protocols, the CVMA Council has nation, le conseil aforme un Groupe appointed an Advisory Group on consultatif sur les protocoles de Vaccine Protocols. vaccination. The mandate of the Advisory Le mandat du Groupe est d'etu- Group is to review information dier l'information disponible et de and provide comment on vac- commenter les enjeux lies a la cine issues to offer a Canadian vaccination afin de brosser un perspective and to determine tableau de la situation au Canada whether a consensus exists for et de diterminer s'il existe un con- the CVMA to adopt the guide- sensus qui permettrait ai l'ACMV lines for vaccination of compan- d'adopter les directives de l'American ion animals as recommended by Veterinary Medical Association 's the American Veterinary Medical Council on Biologics and Therapeutic Association's Council on Biolog- Agents (COBTA) sur la vaccina- ics and Therapeutic Agents tion des animaux de compagnie. Le (COBTA). The Advisory Group Groupe pourrait aussi aider l'ACMV may also assist the CVMA in devel- da laborer des strategies a l'e'gard oping strategies on some of the . _de certains enjeux associes a la vaccination issues. vaccination. Dr. Gumley will chair the Le Dr Gumley dirigera le Groupe Advisory Group, whose members consultatif, dont les membres seront are: Drs. Andre Chalifoux, les Drs Andre Chalifoux, Hans Hans Gelens, Walter Ingwersen, Gelens, Walter Ingwersen, Stephen Kruth, Diane McKelvey, Dr /DI Nigel Gumley Stephen Kruth, Diane McKelvey, Stanley Rubin, Margaret Scherk, Stanley Rubin, Margaret Scherk, Patricia Shewen, and Mary-Ellen Themens. Patricia Shewen et Mary-Ellen Themens. Over the past year, the CVMA has undertaken sev- Depuis un an, l'ACMV a lance quelques activites liees eral actions related to the issue of vaccine protocols, such aux protocoles de vaccination, comme l'elaboration d'un as the development of a position statement, a media enonce de position, et la production d 'unefiche d 'information response fact sheet for veterinarians, and a public infor- aux medias a l'intention des veterinaires et d'un depliant mation pamphlet that veterinarians can give out to their d'information que les veterinaires peuvent remettre a leurs clients. Veterinarians can purchase copies of the pamphlet clients. Les veterinaires peuvent acheter des exemplaires du by communicating with the CVMA Communications depliant en s'adressant i l'agente des communications de Officer by telephone at 1-800-567-2862, ext. 19, by facsimile l'ACMV; tel.: 1-800-567-2862, poste 19; teMc.: (613) 236-9681; at (613) 236-9681, or by e-mail at
(by Suzanne Lavictoire, (par Suzanne Lavictoire, Manager, Government Relations, CVMA) directrice, Relations gouvernementales, ACMV)
Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 907 North American Veterinary Licensing Examen nord-americain d'agrement Examination (NAVLE) des m5decins v6t6rinaires (NA VLE) n April 2000, the National Examining Board (NEB) rn avril 2000, le Bureau national des examinateurs ladministered Parts A and B of its Examination for the (BNE) a administre pour la dernierefois les parties A et last time. The 2 written examinations are being replaced by B de son examen. Ces deux examens acrits sont remplacis par a single computer-based test called the North American un seul test informatise' appeli Examen nord-amiericain Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). In fact, as you d'agriment des midecins viterinaires (NAVLE). Enfait, au are reading this, candidates across Canada and the United moment oil vous lirez ces lignes, des candidats canadiens States will be appearing for the NAVLE, which is being be et amiricains seront en train de passer le NAVLE, qui administered for the first time from November 20 to sera administri pour la premiere fois du 20 novembre au December 16, 2000. 16 dicembre 2000. The NAVLE comprises 360 multiple-choice questions Le NAVLE compte 360 questions a choix multiples prisen- delivered at a desk-top computer terminal, which are ties sur un icran d'ordinateur et auxquelles le candidat answered by the candidate through a rIpond d l'aide d'une interface con- user-friendly interface and the manip- viviale et en utilisant quelques touches ulation of a few keys and/or a mouse. d'un clavier ou une souris. Les can- Candidates will take the examination at didats subiront l'examen dans des computer-testing centres operated by centres girns par Prometric Inc.; a Prometric Inc., ofwhich there are 15 in l'heure actuelle, le Canada compte Canada at this time. The NAVLE will be 15 de ces centres. Le NAVLE sera administered twice each year during a administri deuxfois par annie, pen- 2-week testing window in April and a dant des piriodes de deux semaines 4-week testing window in November en avril et de quatre semaines en and December. novembre-dicembre. "This new examination has been ,,La priparation de ce nouvel exa- in development for several years and men a pris quelques annies et des Canadian representatives have been reprisentants canadiens y ont par- active from the beginning and will con- ticipi activement et continueront de tinue to be involved in its implementa- prendre part a sa mise en ceuvre et a tion and administration," affirmed the son administration, affirme le prisi- chair of the NEB, Dr. David Sandals. dent du BNE, le Dr David Sandals. "The NEB is a member of the U.S. Le BNEfaitpartie du National Board National Board Examination Committee Examination Committeefor Veterinary for Veterinary Medicine (NBEC), which Medicine (NBEC) des Etats-Unis, pro- owns the NAVLE. In addition, Canadian Dr./D' DavidSandals priitaire du NAVLE. En outre, des representatives participate in the exam- reprisentants canadiens participent ination's preparation and standard-setting sessions to ensure aux siances de priparation de l'examen et d'itablissement des that the NAVLE suits the needs of Canadian licensing boards." normes, pour veiller a ce que le NAVLE riponde aux besoins During the past year, the NEB has both corresponded and des organismes canadiens d'agrriment.>, met with candidates to provide information regarding the Depuis un an, le BNE a donni aux candidats de l'infor- NAVLE. Representatives of the NEB met with the current mation par icrit et de vive voix a propos du NAVLE. L'hiver final-year students at the 4 Canadian veterinary colleges dernier, des reprisentants du BNE ont rencontri des itudiants during their 3rd year, last winter, to deliver an informa- de troisieme annee, qui sont actuellement en dernimre annie tion session and answer questions. Moreover, a completely dans les quatre colleges de midecine vitirinaire, pour les revised InformationforApplicants booklet, including a detailed informer et ripondre a leurs questions. De plus, une version account of the NAVLE, was published and distributed free of entierement rivisie du Guide du candidat, qui contient une charge to foreign-trained NEB candidates. description detailie du NAVLE, a iti publiie et distribuie gra- "As with Parts A and B, NAVLE scores will be expressed on tuitement aux candidatsformis a l'itranger. a scale where the passing point is set at 425," explained .Tout comme pour les parties A et B, la note du NAVLE Dr. Sandals. "The actual passing score will be the same in all sera exprimie sur une ichelle dont la note de passage est jurisdictions and the NAVLE will use a fixed, criterion- 425, explique le DT Sandals. La note de passage sera la referenced passing score (not graded on a curve), the same mimepartout et elle serafixe (plut6t que d'itre diterminie sur as with Parts A and B. This means that each candidate's une courbe). Cela signifie que le rendement de chaque can- performance is measured against a fixed standard, and the didat sera mesuri enfonction de criteresfixes et que la note passing point does not vary based on the performance of de passage ne variera pas selon le rendement des autres other candidates." candidats. , Results from the first offering of the NAVLE will likely Les risultats de la premiere piriode d 'administration du be available and mailed to candidates near the end of NAVLE seront postis aux candidats vers la fin dejanvier January 2001. 2001. (by Max Hollins, (par Max Hollins, Manager, National Examining Board, CVMA) directeur, Bureau national des examinateurs, ACMV)
908 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 ATTEND 3+ CONFERENCES ASSISTEZ A TROIS CONGRES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! ET PLUS POUR LE PRIX D'UN! Joint congress between the World Small Animal Congres conjoint de l'Association mondiale v6t6rinaire Veterinary Association, the Canadian Veterinary de petits animaux, de l'Association canadienne des Medical Association, the British Columbia Veterinary medocins v6t6rinaires, de la British Columbia Medical Association, plus the World Veterinary Veterinary Medical Association et, en prime, celui du Dental Congress World Veterinary Dental Congress
The next World Small Animal Veterinary Association e prochain congris annuel de l'Association mondiale viteri- annual congress, which will be held in Vancouver naire de petits animaux, qui aura lieu a Vancouver du 8 au from August 8 to 11, 2001, will feature 3+ meetings in one! 11 aou.t 2001, representera en fait trois congres et plus en un! Read on and share the excitement. One registration fee Lisez la suite et vous saurez que c'est un evenement a ne pas man- covers everything! quer. L'inscription a un seul congres vous donne acces a tout! This month, we will highlight the participation of the Cet article met I'accent sur le World Veterinary Dental World Veterinary Dental Congress, which will hold 3 days Congress, qui presentera troisjournes de confirences donnees par of lectures and presentations featuring speakers from des spe'cialistes du Canada, des Etats-Unis, de la France, de
Canada, the United States, France, Belgium,Japan, * la Belgique, du Japon, de l'Australie et du Royaume- Australia, and the United Kingdom. Dr. Judy Uni. La D ' Judy Rochette, de Vancouver, Rochette of Vancouver, coordinator of 1 coordonnatrice du volet dentaire, signale que the dental stream, notes that 75% of the 75 p. 100 des conferences sont destinies aux topics are designed for the general prac- veterinaires generalistes. Les autres visent les titioner. The remainder are directed at specialistes. Le Dr Peter Emily, pionnier bien the advanced or specialist level. Dr. Peter connu de la dentisterie veterinaire, prisentera
Emily, the well-known pioneer ofveterinary les plus recentes donnees sur l'augmentation dentistry, will bring the latest information on osseuse et d'autres donne'es tirees du domaine bone augmentation and materials from the human humain. Ceux qui croient que l'orthodontie est field. For those who may think that orthodontics is too trop esoterique pour etre utile seront detrompes par le esoteric to be of practical use, Dr. L. Vernhaert of Belgium Dr L. Vernhaert, de la Belgique, qui parlera de l'emploi dejouets will discuss the use of chew toys in the treatment of dis- a nmacherpour traiter le deplacement des dents mandibulaires. Les placed mandibular teeth. Presentations on orthodon- confrences sur l'orthodontie, 1'endodontie, la prosthodontie et la tics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics periodontie devraient offrir des &liments d'intret et d'application should provide something of interest and practical utility pratique a tous ceux qui soignent les petits animaux. De for anyone engaged in small animal practice. Equipment, l'e'quipement et des techniques seront presentis au salon d'expo- instruments, and techniques will be on display in the sition, car de nombreuses entreprises r6putees dans le domaine den- exhibit halls, as many of the well-known dental companies taire seront presentes. will be attending. Le programme complet du congres se trouve i l'adresse The complete program for the congress can be found Web
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(by Angie Herzog, Manager, (par Angie Herzog, directrice, Professional Development, CVMA) Perfectionnement professionnel, ACMV)
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CVMA's designated hitter on biomedical waste La representante de I'ACMV fait epargner temps saves veterinarians time and money et argent aux vet6rinaires F or more than 10 years, Dr. Diane Depuis plus de dix ans, la Dre Diane McKelvey has been saving prac- McKelveyfait epargner temps et tising veterinarians both time and argent aux praticiens. A titre de repre- money. Serving as the CVMA's rep- sentante de l'ACMVpour ce qui touche resentative on all matters related les dechets biomedicaux, son mandat to biomedical waste, her mandate est de promouvoir la se'curite des is to promote human and animal humains et des animaux tout en pro- safety while protecting the veteri- tegeant la profession veterznaire con- nary profession from the burden tre la lourdeur et le coat de la bureau- and expense ofunnecessary bureau- cratie. Les victoires de la Dre McKelvey cracy. Dr. McKelvey's successes sont nombreuses: recemment, elle a have been numerous; just recently, reussi a soustraire aux nouvelles normes she was able to have removed from nationales proposees les dechets vet&i- newly proposed national standards, naires comme les vaccins, les echan- veterinary wastes, such as vaccines, tillons ayant servi d poser un diagnostic diagnostic samples, and animal et la litiere, qui neposent aucun danger bedding, that do not pose a bio- sur le plan biome'dical. medical hazard. ..Dans le domaine des de'chets biomeu- "When it comes to biomedical dicaux, ilfaut eviter la surriglementa- waste you don't want governments tion publique, car la conformiti occa- overregulating, because compli- sionne plus de travail et de dipenses ance will inevitably mean more Dr./D' Diane McKelvey aux praticiens. Il y a tellement d 'orga- work and costs for veterinary prac- nismesfidiraux, provinciaux et muni- titioners. There are so many government departments, fed- cipaux ayant des responsabilitis dans ce domaine que les eral, provincial and municipal, with responsibilities in this professions comme la notre doivent suivre de pris les rigle- area that professions like ours need to closely monitor all ments proposis,, affirme la Dre McKelvey, praticienne proposed regulations," says Dr. McKelvey. Dr. McKelvey, des petits animaux d Kamloops, en Colombie-Britannique.
a small animal practitioner in Kamloops, British Columbia, Elle explique qu'd tous les deux ans environ, un ministire ou explains that every 2 years, or so, some government une agence gouvernementale propose de nouveaux riglements department or agency proposes new regulations on sur les dichets biomidicaux, qui incluent invariablement biomedical waste that invariably include veterinary waste. les dichets vit&rinaires. Tantot, c'est Santi Canada qui veut de Sometimes, it will be Health Canada wanting new rules on nouvelles regles sur la classification et le traitement des dichets, classification and handling. At other times, it will be parfois c'est Transports Canada qui s'inquiite du transport Transport Canada on the shipping of dangerous goods, or des matiures dangereuses, ou un ministere de l'Environnement an environmental ministry on the disposal of hazardous qui veut rigir l'elimination des produits dangereux. Malheu- products. Unfortunately, the regulations are formulated reusement, les riglements sont formulis en fonction des
910 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 for human health care settings and are often inappropriate installations de soins de sante humaine et sont rarement adap- for veterinary practices. tes d la pratique vitrinaire. "Any time an item is added to a list of what is consid- ..Chaquefois qu 'un eilment est ajouti d la liste de ce qu 'on ered veterinary biomedical waste, it has an considere comme des dechets biomnidicaux, les cliniques impact on veterinary practices. vieternaires s'en ressentent. Les veterinaires doivent Veterinarians will be _etablir des modalites pour leur clinique etformer leurper- responsible for establish- sonnel, non seulement pour la manipulation des dechets ing in-clinic procedures I biomedicaux, mais aussi pour leur entreposage et leur and training their staff, * transport, explique la Dre McKelvey. Mon travail, not only in the handling * jI comme representante de l'ACMV, consistea veiller a of biomedical waste but ce que les nouveaux reglements proposes soient also in their storage and ^ W 1 absolument niecessaires et raisonnables., transportation," explained * En reconnaissance de sa contribution benevole Dr. McKelvey. "My job, on a ce dossier, la D' McKelvey, requ, en 1993, le Prix behalf of the CVMA, is to du president de lACMV. Depuis de nombreuses ensure that proposed new annees, la Dre McKelvey represente avec compe- regulations are, first and fore- - tence et efficacitel'ACMV dans le domaine des most, necessary and, if so, that dechets biomedicaux, a declare le president de they are reasonable." I'ACMV,le DrDarcy Shaw..Elle a une excel- For her voluntary work on lente riputation dans ce domaine tres specialise et theses issues, Dr. McKelvey was ¢3 s les decideurs apprennent tres rapidement qu'elle honored in 1993 with the CVMA deborde d'energie et que sa determination est President's Award. "Dr. McKelvey inebranlable. C'est un privilegepour notrepro- has over these many years been a fession et notre Association depouvoir compter knowledgeable and most effective sur ses services, d'ajouter le DY Shaw. representative of the CVMA on La Det McKelvey est l'auteure de la brochure de biomedical waste," said CVMA I'ACMV intitulee Manipulation President, Dr. Darcy Shaw. "She is highly regarded in des de'chets biome'di- this very specialized field, and regulators learn very caux au Canada. Ele a quickly that she has boundless energy and unshak- jete tres active au sein de able determination. Our profession and Association I ACMVen tant quepresi- are very fortunate to be able to count on her ser- dente du Comitesur les vice," added Dr. Shaw. enjeux nationaux, en tant Dr. McKelvey is the author of the CVMA book- que lune des quatre membres let: "Handling Biomedical Waste in Canada." She *gZ33_* du Groupe de travail sur has also been very active with the CVMA as chair - K _ I'avenir de la profession et of the National Issues Committee, as a member en tant qu'auteure des recentes of the 4-person Task Force on the Future of Directives sur l'emploi des the Veterinary Profession, and as the author of finissants. La DLY McKelvey the recently-published CVMA "Guidelines for a ete presidente de l'Ontario the Successful Employment of New Veterinary Veterinary Medical Association. Graduates." Dr. McKelvey is a past-president (J'aime vraiment le travail queje of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association. fais pour l'ACMV, surtout quand "I genuinely love the work I do for the CVMA, _ ~ il produit un milieu de travail et especially when the payoff is a safe work- un environnement securitaires, et place and environment, with fewer inap- qu'il nous evite des reglements et propriate regulations and less needless work," con- du travail inutiles>, conclut la cludes Dr. McKelvey. DTr McKelvey. The CVMA is participating in the drafting of the L'ACMV participe a la redaction des recommandations Canadian Standards Association's recommendations on de l'Association canadienne de normalisation sur la mani- handling biomedical waste. The CVMA will advise mem- pulation des de'chets biomidicaux. L'ACMV informera ses bers on the contents of the standards when they are membres au sujet du contenu des normes definitives. finalized.
Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 911 A s of the November 2000 issue of The Canadian A compter du numiro de novembre 2000 de La Revue VeterinaryJournal, all students at Canada's veterinary vkt6rinaire canadienne, tous les etudiants des colleges colleges will once again be receiving theJournal during' de medecine veterinaire du Canada recevront de nouveau la the academic year (from September to April, inclusive.) RVC pendant l'annee universitaire (de septembre d avril "On behalf of Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada Inc. I am inclusivement). pleased to adjust the supply of The Canadian Veterinary ..Au nom de Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada Inc., j'ai le Journal to include all Canadian veterinary students. plaisir d'offrir La Revue veterinaire canadienne This offer had been changed to only the d tous les etudiants des colUges canadiens de medecine final 2 years of the veterinary program as of veterinaire. En septembre 2000, la distribution September 2000, but due to a petition from avait ete limitee aux e'tudiants des deux dernie'res students at the Ontario Veterinary College annees mais, a' la suite d'une petition des etudiants in support of 2nd year students receiving du Ontario Veterinary CoUege reclamant l'ndusion the Journal, and strong comments from des etudiants de deuxieme anne'e, et des commen- 1st and 2nd year students at the Western taires tres clairs des etudiants de premiere et de College ofVeterinary Medicine, we are pleased dmxi&me anneies du Western Colege ofVeterinary to return to our original partnership," stated Medicine, nous sommes heureux de retourner a Dr. Clayton MacKay, director of Veterinary notrepartenariat initial>, a d&dare leDr Clayton Affairs, Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada Inc. MacKay, directeur des Affaires veterinaires In their appeal to have the program rein- chez Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada Inc. stated, the class of 2003 at the Ontario Veterinary Dans keur demande de retablissement du programme, les College wrote 'we are deeply disappointed at not receiv- finissants de 2003 du Ontario Veterinary College ont icrit: ing the complimentary issues of the CVJ this school ..Nous sommes tris de'us de nepas recevoir les numeros gratuits year. Let us assure you that we have been very grateful to de la RVC pendant la prisente annie universitaire. Nous have received issues of the CVJin the past. Many of us itions tris reconnaissants de recevoir la RVC par le passi. Nous find the journal invaluable, helping us to learn more sommes nombreux a attacher beaucoup de valeur a la revue, car about current veterinary issues, ethical dilemmas, and elle nous aide a en apprendre plus sur les enjeux vitirinaires research, while complementing our present studies. actuels, les questions d'thique et de la recherche, et ele constitue For most of us, the CVJ has provided a link to the vet- un compliment a nos cours. Pour la plupart d'entre nous, la erinary world outside our own school's walls." RVC reprisente un lien avec le monde viterinaire, au deld des Welcome back, students! murs de notre icole.,> Bon retour d tous les itudiants! (by Kimberley Allen-McGill, Manager, Joumals, CVMA) (par Kimberley Allen-McGill, directrice, IR6daction, ACMV)
OVC Cat Club plans tribute to "Screech" Le Ca Club de I'OVC rend hommageae Screech The student veterinarians who are members Les etudiants en medecine vet'rinaire quisont of the Ontario Veterinary College's Cat Club membres du Cat Club du Ontario Veterinary are soliciting alumni, staff, and the commu- College font appel aux anciens, au personnel nity to raise $5000 for a metal sculpture to et au milieu pour amasser 5000$ afin de com- immortalize the College's mascot, Screech, mander une sculpture en metal qui immor- who has prowled the halls of the College for talisera la mascotte du college, Scrch, qui a more than a decade. The black domestic hant6 les couloirs du college pendantplus de short-haired cat has been diagnosed with dix ans. Le chat domestique noir a poil ras est mammary carcinoma but continues to do well. atteint d'un carcinome mammaire mais con- He has probably attended more lectures than tinue de bien se porter. 11 a probablement anyone else at the College! An artist will be assist6 a plus de cours que quiconque au col- commissioned to do the sculpture; currently, approximately lege! Un artiste sera charge de produire la sculpture et,jusqu'a $1500 has been raised. If you wish to contribute, cheques should maintenant, les etudiants ont amasse 1500 $. Si vous souhaitez be made payable to "Tribute to ScreechN and sent to: Sandra contribuer, veuillez faire un cheque a l'ordre de (Tribute to Lefebvre, President, OVC Cat Club, Ontario Veterinary College, Screechs etle faireparvenir a Sandra Lefebvre, pr6sidente, OVC University of Guelph, Box 319, Guelph, Ontario NlG 2W1; tele- Cat Club, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, phone: 519-837-8175; e-mail: [email protected]. P.O. Box 319, Guelph (Ontario) N1G 2W1; telephone 519-837-8175; courriel:
912 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 New address for WCABP Nouvelle adresse de la WCABP The Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners La Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners has enlisted the services of the Association a retenu les services de l'Association Management Management Centre in Calgary to perform a variety * Centre de Calgary pour ex6cuter certaines taches of administrative tasks related to its business. As a > @$ administratives liees a ses activites. Par consequent, result, the WCABP's head office is now located at: B les coordonnees du secretoriat de Ia WCABP sont P.O. Box 6173, Station D, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2C8;z mointenant les suivontes P.O. Box 6173, Station D, telephone: 1-866-COW-VETS (269-8387); fax: \ Calgary (Alberta) T2P 2C8; t6lephone: 1-866- 1-403-244-2340; e-mail: [email protected]. The \ 269-8387; telecopieur: 1-403-244-2340; courriel: office contact is Erica Rauser, and the Association
Canadian Cattle Identification Lancement du Programme canadien Program begins in the New Year d'identification du betail au d6but de l'ann6e The start-up date of the Canadian Cattle La date du lancement du Programme cana- Identification Program is January 1, 2001. dien d'identification du b6tail est le lerjanvier Tags approved for use in the program are 2001. Les 6tiquettes approuv6es font l'objet widely available. Veterinarians wishing . \ d'une vaste diffusion. Les vet6rinaires int6ress6s further information on the program can 6recevoir plus d'information surle Programme call the CCIP office in Calgary, Alberta peuvent communiquer avec le secretariat 6 at 1-877-909-BEEF (2333). Calgary, au 1-877-909-2333.
New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association office update Nouvelles du secretariat de la New Brunswick Veterinary Dr. George Whiftle recently became the executive director/ MedicalAssociation registrar for the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association, Le DI George Whiffle est r6cemment devenu le directeur g6n6ral taking over from Dr. Richard Pattie. The Association's files have et secr6taire de /a New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association; been transferred, but CVMA members are asked to update il remplace le D' Richard Paffie. Les dossiers de l'Association p.124 in the 2000 CVMA Directorywith the Association's new office ont ete transf6r6s, mais pour garantir que les appels et le cour- information so that mail and telephone calls intended for rier destin6s l'Association se rendent au bon endroit, on invite the Association are received: les membres de l'ACMV a inclure les donn6es suivantes 6 Ia NBVMA page 124 du R6pertoire de I'ACMV 2000: 1700 Manawagonish Road NBVMA Saint John, New Brunswick E2M 3Y5 1700 Manawagonish Road Telephone: (506) 635-8100 Saint John (Nouveau-Brunswick) E2M 3Y5 Fax: (506) 635-2903 Telephone: (506) 635-8100 E-mail: [email protected] T6l6copieur: (506) 635-2903 Courriel:
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Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 913 Dr.ID' Richard Hodges Manitoba veterinarians operate under a new act Les vet6rinaires du Manitoba sont regis par On December 15, 1999, the new Veterrinary Medical une nouvelle loi Act of Manitoba was proclaimed. Licensure and dis- e 15 decembre 1999, le Manitoba a adopte la nouvelle ciplinary duties of the former Veterinary Mezdical Board of LLoi sur la medecine veterinaire. Les responsabilites de Manitoba became the responsibility of the Manitoba l'ancien Veterinary Medical Board relativement au permis Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA). ]Phe Veterinary d'exercice et a la discipline ont ete confiees a l'Association Medical Board of Manitoba is basically now defunct vit&inaire du Manitoba (AVM). Le Veterinary Medical Board (although it continues to operate to close )ut old cases). ofManitoba est techniquement chose du passe, bien qu'il con- The Association has retained the Veterrinary Medical tinue d 'existerjusqu 'a la conclusion des affaires en suspens. Board's Registrar, Mr. Marcel Fraser, to coritinue to act as L'Association a retenu les services du secritaire du Veterinary registrar for the MVMA. The expansion of th e Association's Medical Board, M. Marcel Fraser, qui occupera le meime office into adjacent space has enabled the registrar to be poste I'A VM. L'expansion des bureaux de l'Association located in the office, so that all Association activities are now dans des locaux adjacents permet de loger le secretariat; situated under one roof. A large boardroorn is a welcome toutes les activites de l'Association sont ainsi regroupees sous addition, as the MVMA expands its role wit:h the public. un meime toit. La grande salle de reunion est un ajout Disciplinary issues and complaints under the new system apprecie, compte tenu du fait que l'AVM etend ses activites will be facilitated by mediation, which was nLot really a part aupres du public. of the old Manitoba Veterinary Medical Act. To date, this new Grace ai la nouvelle loi, les questions de discipline et les approach appears to be working well. CouncilI appointed the plaintes seront soumises i un processus de mediation qui former Veterinary Medical Board Chair, Dr. Jon Seguire, to n itait pasprevu parl'ancienne Loi sur la medecine veterinaire. be the chair of the new peer review committiee (the MVMA A cejour, cette nouvelle meuthode semble bienfonctionner. Le con- body which now handles disciplinary issues) seil a nomme l'ancien president du Veterinary Medical Board, The MVMA has been working for over a year on the le DrJon Seguire, au poste de president du nouveau comite development of a communications strategy These efforts d 'evaluation par les pairs (I'organe de l'Association veterinaire culminated in an agreement to focus on the important du Manitoba charge des questions disciplinaires). role that veterinarians play in quality foc)d production L'AVM travaille depuis plus d'un an a l'elaboration d'une and protection of the public. The Associati(on is unable to strategie de communications. Les membres ont convenu de fund implementation of the strategy on iits own and is mettre l'accent sur le role important des veteinaires dans la pro- exploring the possibility of ajointly funded cc)mmunications duction d'aliments de qualite et la protection du public. program with the Government of ManitobaL's Department L 'Association n 'est pas en mesure definancer seule la mise en of Agriculture and Food. Implementing thie communica- aeuvre de la strategie et elle explore des moyens definancer con- tions strategy will accomplish the following jointement un programme de communications avec le ministere *position Manitoba veterinarians as havinig the training, de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation du Manitoba. Cette mise experience, and commitment necessary to reduce animal en ceuvre aurait les resultats suivants: suffering through prompt diagnosis and effective treat- * presenter les veterinaires du Manitoba comme possedant la ment of animal diseases and injuries. formation, 1'experience et l'engagement necessaires pour * create awareness within the farming connmunity of the reduire la souffrance des animaux grdce ai un diagnostic veterinarian's role in protecting the farn mer's livestock rapide et au traitement efficace des maladies et des blessures assets by counselling appropriate disea se prevention des animaux. measures and providing prompt diagnosis and treatment. * sensibiliser les agriculteurs au role du veterinaire dans la * marshal public opinion to support more effective reg- protection de leurs animaux, grdce a des conseils sur la ulation in the dispensing of veterinary drugs to reduce prevention des maladies, et a des diagnostics et traite- risks of food contamination throug]h overdosing ments opportuns. and neglecting to observe prescribe d withdrawal * rallier l'opinion publique en faveur de reglements plus restrictions. efficaces concernant I'administration des medicaments * communicate a clear "value" rather thlan the "cost" veterinaires, afin de reduire les risques de contamination des benefit when discussing veterinar~ services to aliments attribuables a la surconsommation et au non- stakeholders. respect des periodes de retrait.
914 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 The practice inspection and practice standards (PIPS) * mettr-e 'ac(cent sUI- la valeurplut6t que sur le couit des ser- process in Manitoba has attracted a lot of attention from the vices vetezinaires, lors des discussions acvec les intervenants. province's veterinarians, as most clinics have now beein Les modaliWs d'inspection des cliniques et les normes de la inspected uinder the newv system. The practice inspectioni piratiqu e onl/t reten2ui 1 attenition7 des vetrinaires de la prozvince, and practice standards (PIPS) process, approxed by the car la pliupa7t des cliniqnies sont maintenant inspectees en vertu meimlbership in 1997, demands that the profession follows a de ce nouveau reglme. Aux tei7nes des modalites d'inspection des rigorous set of bxlawvs, wvhich, ulltimately, serve clienit cliniques et des normes de la pratique, adopt&es par les membres inter-est, protection of the public, and safety for all staff. en 1997, lai profession doit appliquer un ensemble de reglements All Manitoba veterinar-ians are to be commended for Iis- rigoureux qui visent l'interet des clients, la protection du ing to the challenges of these niewv standards. Large animal puiblic et la securite du personnel. It convient defliciter- les veteri- record-keepinig continuiies to be an issule for veterinarians; nailes du Manitoba, qui se sont conformes ci ces nouvelles however, positive steps are being taken and implemented n)ormes. La ten2ue des dossiers suIr les grands animaux continue to improve this problem, wvhich has long plaguied the vet- d 'etr-e problematiquie poi1r- les vetciinaires; toutefoi.s, des mesures erinarv profession. positives ont et prises pour attWn uer ce problme de longute date The Pan-American Games wvere held in Manitoba the pouir la profession. summnner of 1999. Ouir thanks go to all of the v-eterinary- Les Jeuix panamericains de I'te 1999 ont en lieu au communtiity voltunteers from acr-oss Canada wsho helped .1X1anitoba. X'Ouls r-em71erclions touis les bhnuvoles du milieu vett'ri- to make the special equestrian ev-ent stuch a success. nalire canadien pour avioir contribue au succes des competitions Drs. Ken Johnson and Gord Glover deserv-e mention for equestres. Les D'S Ken Johnson et Gord Glover ont droit a theiir exemplary leadership abilities dturing the Games, un2e mention speciale pour leur leadership exemplaire pen- seriing as co-chairs of the Veterinary Mledical SuLbcommittee. dant lesJeux, a titre de cop7r-sidents du sous-comitW viterinaire. These veter-iniarians wvere recentlx- presented wvith MIVMIA (es mMdecins vctrlinaires ont recemment refu le prix de "Veterinarian of the Year" awards for theiri dedication aind - I'teiilailre de l'ann~e- po11r- leur detoueinent et leurs efforts effoIrts (Cain VetJ 2000;41 :458-459). (Can Vetj, 2000, vol. 41, p. 458-459).
(by Dr. Richard Hodges, President, Manitoba Veterinary Medical (par le DI Richard Hodges, president, Association v6terinaire Association, Selkirk, Manitoba) du Manitoba, Selkirk, Manitoba)
Around the provinces is a regulor news feature in the Canadian Veterinary Le tour des provinces est une chronique r6gulierement publi6e dans La Revue Journal designed to inform Canadian veterinarians about the work of provincial v6t6rinaire conadienne afin d'informer les v6t6rinaires du Canada sur le tra- veterinory associations across Canada. We invited the provincial presidents of vail des associations v6t6rinaires provinciales. Nous invitons les pr6sidents de these associations to report on the activities and issues being addressed by their ces associations a nous faire part des activit6s et des enjeux de leurs respective organizations. We thank Dr. Richard Hodges for his article in this issue. organismes respectifs. Nous tenons d remercier le DI Richard Hodges pour CVJ eds. son article. Les r6dacteurs de la RVC.
I Meembers of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Les membres de l'Association canadienne des medecins Associatioin (CVMA) ai-e invited to subimiit nomii- veterinailres (ACAMI) sont invites a proposer des candi- inatioins for the Schering Veterinary Award, the CV.VL-k daturi-es pour le Prix veterinaire Schering, le Prix du SImall Aniimal PractitioIneI Awsard, the Hill's Public praticien des petits animaux, le Prix Hill's- Relations Relations Award, the CVMA Industry Award, publiques, le Prix de lindustrie et le Prix huma- and the CV,MA Huimiane Award, wNhlich is nitaire de IACA1W, commandit par Schering sponsored by- Scherinig Caniada Inc. Canada Inc. Recipients receive SIOO0 and a plaque j Les laureats refoivent I 000$ et une plaque detailing their achievements. Fuirther details rappelant leurs realisations. Le Repertoire de onI each awvard are ptublished in the CVALA l'ACNINM contient plus de details suir chacun Directory. des prix. Nominations shotuld incltude a description_ Les priopositionis de candidatures doivent of the wvork done by the nomince, a state- con7tenir tine description dii tr-avail du candidat, miient of howv the wsork has contribtuted to thei tin enonce suir la manie7e dont ce travail con- profession in his/her area of expertise, a relevaint bib I tr-ibue si l'avancement du domaine d'expertise, tine liographv (if available), anid suitable biographical bibliographie pet-tiiten te et des do7ntes biographiques. La information. The deadline for receipt of nominations date butoir pour la reception des candidatures est le is February 15, 2001. 15 fevrier 2001. Send all nominations to: The Executive Dii-ectoi-, etuillez faire paruenir les propositions de candidatures au Canadiani Veterinary Medical Associationi, 339 Bootlh Directeu r gen lral, Association caitadien ne des mMdecins Street, Ottawa, Ontario KIR 7K1; fax: (613) 236-9681; veterinailres, 339, rtie Booth, *ottaw67a (Ontario) KIR 7KI; e-mail: cpboivina cvma-acmv.org. tWic.: (613) 236-9681; coti riel:
Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 915 THE INTERNATIONAL ATELIER INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ARCTIC SUR LA PARASITOLOGIE PARASITOLOGY (IWAP) DE L'ARCTIQUE
he Ist International Workshop on Arctic Parasitology Le premier atelier international sur la parasitologie de (IWAP) was held in early October at Waskesiu Lake in the lArctique a eu lieu au debut d'octobre au lac Waskesiu, dans Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan. The work- le parc national Prince-Albert, en Saskatchewan. Cet atelier shop brought together 45 representatives of parasitology, rassemblait 45 representants des milieux de la parasitologie, de veterinary medicine, wildlife biology, epidemiology, mam- la medecine veterinaire, de la biologie faunique, de l'epide- malogy, climatology, and First Nations, who came from miologie, de la mammalogie et de la climatologie, des Premieres wildlife management and government agencies, uni- Nations, d'organismes gouvernementaux et de gestion de la versities, and research institutes in Denmark, Finland, faune, d 'universites et d'instituts de recherche du Danemark, Lithuania, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, the United States, de la Finlande, de la Lituanie, de la Norvege, de l'Ecosse, de la and Canada. The IWAP initiative resulted from a perceived Suede, des Etats-Unis et du Canada. L'atelier repondait au need to generate an overview of wildlife parasitology in the besoin de brosser le tableau de la parasitologie de lafaune de Arctic. This is an area that is undergoing significant and, l'Arctique. Cette region subit des changements importants, perhaps, accelerating change, where relatively little is under- qui s'accelrent peut-etre, et dont on comprend relativementpeu stood of the factors, including infectious disease, that influ- lesfacteurs, notamment les maladies infectieuses, qui influent ence animal population health. The focus of the IWAP was sur la sante de la faune. L'atelier mettait l'accent sur la wildlife parasitology from a Holarctic perspective, with parasitologie de lafaune arctique d 'un point de vue global et emphasis on free-ranging ruminants and zoonotic parasitic portait plus particulierement sur les ruminants en liberte et sur infections of public health concern les zoonoses d'origine parasitaire for northern residents. qui presentent un probleme de The IWAP was organized with vo laS u sante publique pour les habitants 2 major objectives. The first was to 0o>, des regions nordiques. review the current state of knowl- L'atelier a ite organise pour edge and research. This was atteindre deux grands buts. Le addressed through an information 0 premier consistait a revoir l'etat exchange session, coupled with dis- actuel des connaissances et de la cussions of a variety of aspects of recherche; ce volet a pris laforme host-parasite-environment systems d'une seance d'echange d'infor- in the Arctic. These included the - y Q4 mation doublee d 'une discussion cultural and economic signifi- -I AP Q'SjtoIogy sur divers aspects des systemes cance ofwildlife resources for First Prince Albert National ark, Saskatchewan, Canada hote-parasite-environnement Nations; definition of the parasite 1i4ocl >ber, 2000 de 1'Arctique. La discussion a fauna in northern and arctic wild- 1-4 Oct notamment porte' sur l'importance life, including host and geographic culturelle et economique des distributions; parasite epidemiology; the effects of para- ressourcesfauniques pour les PremMeres Nations, sur la definition sites on hosts; the interactions between host migrations de lafaune parasitaire des regions nordiques et de l'Arctique, and parasitic infections; and global climate change and y compris la r6partition selon les h6tes et les lieux geographiques, its possible influences on hosts and their parasites. These l'ipidemiologie parasitaire, les effets des parasites sur les hotes, deliberations resulted in the identification of opportuni- les interactions entre les migrations des hotes et les infections ties for future research, concentrating on what can be parasitaires, ainsi que les changements climatiques planitaires accomplished, given the relatively harsh and remote arctic et leur influence iventuelle sur les parasites et leurs hotes. environment. Two additional issues were identified: 1) the Les discussions ont permis de cerner des possibilitis de recherche need for baseline data as a foundation for long-term sur ce qui peut itrefait, compte tenu des rigueurs et de l'iloigne- monitoring of the influence of changes in the arctic ment de l'Arctique. Deux autres enjeux ont iti cernis: le ecosystem, induced by nature or by human activity, on besoin de recueillir des donnies de base afin d 'assurer le suivi parasitic infections in wildlife, especially as determinants a long terme des effets des changements dans l'icosystime of host population health; and 2) the standardization arctique, qu'ils soient produits par la nature ou les activitis of investigative techniques to facilitate geographic and humaines, sur les infections parasitaires de lafaune, surtout temporal comparisons. comme determinants de la santi de la population hote, et la nor- The second objective for the IWAP was to provide oppor- malisation des techniques d 'enquite, afin defaciliter les com- tunities for the development of international research col- paraisons sur les plans giographique et chronologique. laboration. This also appears to have been achieved, based Le deuxieme objectifde l'atelier itait de susciter des occasions on the development of specific projects during the workshop, de collaboration en recherche internationale; cet objectifsemble the initiation of the Research Group for Arctic Parasitology, avoir ite atteint, si l'on en juge par le nombre de projets and the continuing contacts among participants since the ilaboris pendant I'atelier, et par le maintien des contacts IWAP concluded. entre les participants depuis lafin de l'atelier. The abstracts from the IWAP, summaries of the various dis- Les risumis de l'atelier, les comptes rendus des discussions cussions, and an overview of the potential for progress in et certains renseignements giniraux sur la parasitologie dans arctic parasitology are being developed into proceedings, l'Arctique sont en train d'itre riunis sous forme d'actes, qui which will be available in a variety of formats early in 2001. seront publis sur divers support au debut de l'an prochain. Une A Web site related to arctic parasitology, based at the Western page Web sur la parasitologie arctique, qui fera partie du College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), is also under site Web du WCVM, est aussi en voie d'ilaboration. Il a ete development. A 2nd IWAP has been proposed for Greenland proposi qu'un deuxiime atelier ait lieu au Groenland en in 2002 or 2003. 2002 ou 2003.
916 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 The organizing group for the IWAP was drawn from the Le groupe organisateur de l'atelier comptait des reprisentants WCVM (Lydden Polley, Susan Kutz, Brent Wagner, Emily du WCVM (Lydden Polley, Susan Kutz, Brent Wagner, Jenkins, Pat Thompson); the Department of Resources, EmilyJenkins, Pat Thompson), du ministere des Ressources Wildlife, and Economic Development; the government of the naturelles, de la Faune et de l'Expansion economique des Northwest Territories (Brett Elkin); and the Biosystematics Temitoires du Nord-Ouest (Brett Elkin), et de la Biosystematics Unit of the Parasite Biology, Epidemiology and Systematics Unit of the Parasite Biology, Epidemiology and Systematics Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, United States Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, du Department Department of Agriculture (Eric Hoberg). The workshop ofAgriculture des Etats-Unis (Eric Hoberg). Les organisateurs organizers and participants are very grateful for the funding de l'atelier et les participants ont exprime leur reconnaissance for the IWAP that came from the WCVM, Robert and Virginia pour lefinancement assure par le WCVM Robert and Virginia Rausch Visiting Professorships, Merial Canada, Novartis Rausch Visiting Professorships, Merial Canada Inc., Novartis Animal Health Canada, Pfizer Animal Health Canada, and the Animal Health Canada Inc., Pfizer Animal Health Canada United States Department of Agriculture. Further infor- Inc. et le Department of Agriculture des Etats-Unis. Pour mation is available from Dr. Lydden Polley at the WCVM obtenirplus d'information, communiquez avec le Dr Lydden (e-mail: [email protected]). Polley, au WCVM (by Janice Mercer, Communications Officer, CVMA) (par Janice Mercer, agente des Communications, ACMV) Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 917 CENTRE FOR COASTAL CENTRE FOR COASTAL HEALTH A NEW TYPE HEALTH UN NOUVEAU OF PRACTICE GENRE DE PRATIQUE The Centre for Coastal Health (CCH) was first estab- e Centre for Coastal Health (CCH) a vu le jour en 1994 lished in 1994 to address the need for an organization Ldans le but d'examiner les liens entre la sante humaine, et celle that examined the interactions of human, animal, and des animaux et de l'environnement. Le CCH est un .centre environmental health. The CCH acts as a "virtual center." virtuel>. Son petit noyau de chercheurs fait appel aux champs From its small core of investigators, it calls upon the inter- d'intreit et d'expertise de chercheurs de tout lepays afin deproduire ests and expertise of researchers from across Canada to cre- une equipe capable de trouver des solutions novatrices aux problenes ate the right team to develop novel approaches to solving de sante. Cinq organismes alimentent principalement son reseau health problems. Central to its network of expertise are d'expertise: le Department of Health Care and Epidemiology 5 main institutions: Department of Health Care and (University of British Columbia Medical School), l'Ontario Epidemiology (University of British Columbia Medical Veterinary College, le Western College of Veterinary Medicine, le School), Ontario Veterinary College, Western College of Malaspina University-College et le VancouverAquarium Marine Veterinary Medicine, Malaspina University-College, and Science Centre. Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre. Le CCH est un organisme sans but lucratifdont le mandat com- The Centre is a nonprofit organization that conducts prend la recherche appliquie, lI'etude de maladies, 1'examen depoli- applied research, disease investigations, policy review, risk tiques, l'evaluation de risques et la sensibilisation propice a la assessment, and education to address its goals. The CCH was realisation de ses objectifs. In a ete crei pour itudier les problemes formed to examine health issues affecting coastal com- de santi des collectivites et des espees qui vivent sur le littoral, mais munities and species but has evolved to become a national avec le temps, il est devenu un expert national des questions de santi expert on health issues at the interface of people, ani- qui touchent a lafois les humains et les animaux, et 1'environ- mals, and their shared environments. The Centre is unique nement qu'ils partagent. Le CCH a ceci d'unique qu'il fonc- in that it acts much like a typical veterinary practice. It tionne comme une clinique veterinaire : il est appele a deter- responds to requests to figure out if something is sick and miner si une entiti est malade et comment la soigner, mais ses clients how to fix it, but its clientele involves populations, com- sont des populations, des collectivitis et des ecosystemes, plutot que munities, and ecosystems, instead of individuals and herds. des individus ou des troupeaux. The Centre is staffed by 2 veterinary epidemiologists Le CCH emploie deux vetirinaires epidemiologistes (les (Drs. Craig Stephen and Erin Sifton) and an ecological Drs Craig Stephen et Erin Sifton) et un e'conomiste specialiste economist (Dr. Kent Gustavson). Together, these 3 coor- de l'cologie (Pr Kent Gustavson). Ensemble, ces trois personnes dinate the efforts of the Centre's network and take a lead coordonnent les activitis du reseau du CCH et dirigent l'eilaboration in developing and managing new projects. Current exam- et la gestion des nouveaux programmes. Parmi les activitis ples of some of the Centre's activities include work on actuelles, mentionnons la recherche sur les repercussions envi- the environmental impacts of salmon farming; risk assess- ronnementales de l'elevage des saumons, l'evaluation des risques ments associated with the movements of fish, wildlife, and associes aux mouvements des poissons, de lafaune et des animaux domestic species; the incorporation of animal data into pro- domestiques, l'inteigration de donn&es animales aux programmes grams forecasting emerging human health risks; the role of deprvision des risques pour la santi humaine, le role des animaux animals in food and waterborne disease outbreaks affecting dans les ipideimies qui touchent les humains par le biais des ali- people; the use of ecosystem health information to assist ments et de l'eau, 1'emploi des donn&es sur la santi de l'cosyst'me coastal community planning; and the use of naturally pour la planification urbaine du littoral, et l'utilisation des occurring patterns of animal disease to detect pollutants and cycles naturels des maladies animales pour detecter les agents environmental change. Centre investigators have also polluants et les changements environnementaux. Les chercheurs participated in a variety of outbreak investigations in du CCH ont aussi particip' d l'itude de diverses eipidemies au Canada and abroad, ranging from diseases affecting fish in Canada et a l'etranger, qu'il s'agisse de maladies affectant les pois- Chile and die-offs among seabirds along the Pacific coast sons au Chili, de mortaliti massive d'oiseaux marins de la c6te du to searching for the source of zoonotic infections in people. Pacifique ou de la recherche de la cause de zoonoses chez les The CCH is an example of how veterinarians can con- humains. tribute to the welfare of animals and society outside gov- Le CCH illustre comment les vit&rinaires peuvent contribuer emments, universities, and traditional private practice. It also au bien-etre des animaux et de la sociiti, en dehors du cadre de illustrates the important role that veterinarians have in l'Etat, des universitis et des cliniques traditionnelles. n illustre aussi linking animal, environmental, and human health into a sin- le role important des vit&rinaires quand il s'agit d'aborder de gle coherent approach. With the advent of increased envi- maniure coherente la santi animale, environnementale et humaine. ronmental awareness and a rediscovery of the relationship Etant donni lI'mportance accrue accordie a l'environnement et la of healthy environments with community well-being, the redicouverte du lien entre des environnements sains et le bien-itre CCH is providing an integrated health service needed to des collectivitis, le CCH offre un service de santi intigri qui help in making informed health and environmental man- permet de prendre des dicisions iclairies concernant la gestion de agement decisions. For more information contact: la santi et de l'environnement. Pour en savoir davantage, com- Dr. Craig Stephen, Director muniquez avec le Centre for Coastal Health Dr. Craig Stephen, Director 900 5th Street Centrefor Coastal Health Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5 900 5th Street [email protected] Nanaimo (Colombie-Britannique) V9R 5S5 Telephone: (250) 741-2642 cch@mala. bc. ca Fax: (250) 468-1585 Tiliphone: (250) 741-2642; tilicopieur: (250) 468-1585 918 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 References Alexander I. Karasin, Christopher W. Olsen, 1. Karasin AI, Schutten MM, Cooper LA, et al. Genetic characterization Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of of H3N2 influenza viruses isolated from pigs in North America, Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1977-1999: evidence for wholly human and reassortment virus geno- Madison, Wisconsin 53706 USA; Ian H. Brown, types. Virus Res 2000;68:71-85. Veterinary Laboratory Agency, Weybridge, New Haw, 2. Bikour MH, Frost EH, Deslandes S, Talbot B, Weber JM, Elazhary Y. Recent H3N2 swine influenza virus with haemagglutinin and Addlestone, Surrey, UK KTJ5 3NB; Susy Carman, nucleoprotein genes similar to 1975 human strains. J Gen Virol Margaret Stalker, Gaylan Josephson, Animal Health 1995;76:697-703. Laboratory, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario 3. Zhou NN, Senne DA, Landgraf JS, et al. Genetic reassortment NIH 6R8. of avian, swine and human influenza A viruses in American pigs. J Virol 1999;73:8851-8856. 4. Karasin Al, Anderson GA, Olsen CW. Genetic characterization of This report was previously published in the AHL an H1N2 influenza virus isolated from a pig in Indiana. J Clin Newsletter (2000;September:40-42) and is published Microbiol 2000;38:2453-2456. here with permission. 5. Karasin AI, Brown IH, Carman S, Olsen CW. Isolation and char- acterization of H4N6 avian influenza viruses from pigs with pneumonia in Canada. J Virol 2000;74:9322-9327. k "l< COMING EVENTS EVENEMENTS A VENIR Dr Daniel Perron, Coordonnateur du pro- Derek Woodbury or Kate Johnson, American gramme D.E.S.S., Faculte de medecine veteri- Animal Hospital Association, Member naire, Universite de Montreal, St-Hyacinthe Service Center, P.O. Box 150899 Denver, (Quebec). Colorado 80215-0899 USA; tel: (303) 986-2800; fax: (303) 986-1700; Web site: Statistical Analysis in Production www.aahanet.org. Medicine Certificate Series 2000. Probability, random variables, binomial dis- Western Canadian Association of tributions. Speaker: Dr. Cate Dewey. Contact: Bovine Practitioners - 2001 Annual SAPM Series, D-205 Veterinary Medical Conference. January 18-20, 2001 at the Center, Michigan State University, East Radisson Airport Hotel in Calgary, Alberta. Lansing, Michigan 48824 USA. 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Contact: Web site: www.avma.ab.ca. | Su World Small Animal Veterinary Congress 2001 and/et 53rd Annual CVMA Convention/539 Congres annuel de I'ACMV Joint congress with the WSAVA Registration packages:/Trousse and the BCVMA d'inscription: Congr6s conjoint avec ceux du World Small Animal Veterinary Association - WSAVA et du BCVMA Venue West Conference Services August 8-11, 200f1du 8 au 11 aoCt 2001 Tel./T6.: (604) 681-5226 Vancouver Fax/T616c.: (604) 681-2503 British Columbia/Colombie-Britannique E-mail/Courriel: [email protected] British Columbia Veternary Medical Asoiaion www.cvrna-acmvorg * www.venuewest.com Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 939 most dogs stand with some degree of valgus deviation of articulation. Type II and IIB external fixator configu- the hindpaw, which compresses the joint surfaces on the rations, with or without a Steinman pin driven across the lateral side when the dog bears weight. Conversely, tibiotarsal joint, provide an excellent means of achiev- reconstruction of the medial ligament requires much ing arthrodesis while treating the soft tissue injuries more rigid support, with extemal coaptation or an exter- (2). The arthrodesis procedure can be performed as nal fixator. External fixators have the advantage of soon as the patient is stable and involves ostectomy of facilitating management of soft tissue injuries. the distal part of tibia and proximal part of the talus, A transarticular Type II (full pin) external fixator debridement of articular cartilage in the intertarsal and should be placed with 1 or 2 pins through the distal tarsometatarsal joints, and placement of an external end of the tibia; 1 through the calcaneus, the other fixator (2). Pantarsal arthrodesis would appear to be through the proximal metatarsal bones. the best approach, since talocrural arthrodesis alone Pin holes should be predrilled with a drill bit slightly generally results in degenerative joint disease in the smaller than the diameter of the external fixator pin to intertarsal and tarsometatarsal joints (2). Cancellous reduce the likelihood of pin loosening, to facilitate pin bone grafting of the pantarsal arthrodesis can be delayed placement in the extremely dense cortical bone of the for a few days until there is sufficient soft tissue or calcaneus, and to lessen the possibility of iatrogenic granulation bed to cover and nourish the graft. The fracture of the metatarsal bones. The pins may then be presence of bacterial infection in the area is not a con- interconnected with several straight connecting bars traindication to the successful incorporation of a can- (Figure 5), one curved connecting bar on each side of the cellous bone graft, but large amounts of exudation may limb, or an acrylic or epoxy putty connecting bar. displace graft tissue from the arthrodesis site (2). External fixator support is usually required for 3 to 4 wk or until the soft tissues are sufficiently healed to permit References external coaptation (2). 1. Beardsley SL, Schrader SC. Treatment of dogs with wounds of the Soft tissue injuries are treated as open wounds and are limbs caused by shearing forces: 98 cases (1975-1993). J Am allowed to heal by second intention. Wet-to-dry dress- Vet Med Assoc 1995;207:1071-1075. ings, hydrocolloid, or hydrogel moist dressings are 2. Piermattei DL, Flo GL. Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and changed daily until devitalized tissue and exudation Fracture Repair. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1997:611-615, 629-636. are no longer present and healthy granulation tissue 3. Dyce J. The hock. In: Houlton JEF, Collinson RW, eds. Manual of has been established. Thereafter, nonadherent dress- Small Animal Arthrology. Barcelona: Grafos SA, 1994:310. ings can be changed at increasingly longer intervals 4. Evans HE, Christensen GC. Miller's Anatomy of the Dog. 2nd ed. until epithelialization of the wound is complete, generally Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1979:215-219. between 4 and wk cases 5. Aron DN. Prosthetic ligament replacement for severe tarsocrural joint 10 (1,7). Very few require the instability. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1987;23:41-55. use of skin flap or grafting techniques. 6. DeCamp CE. Dislocations: In: Olmstead ML, ed. Small Animal Third, hock joint stability in shearing injuries can Orthopedics. St. Louis: Mosby, 1995:357-358. be achieved by arthrodesis of the joint. Arthrodesis 7. Diamond DW, Besso J, Boudrieau RJ. Evaluation of joint stabi- should be considered when bone loss, particularly to the lization for treatment of shearing injuries of the tarsus in 20 dogs. malleolus of the tibia or fibula, or the abaxial trochlear J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1999;35:147-153. ridge of the talus, is too extensive to permit a stable joint Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 943 The Canadian Veterinary Journal La Revue veterinaire canadienne Volume 41 Volume 41 January to December 2000 janvier a decembre 2000 Author Index Index des auteurs A Corbera, Juan A., 568 Gaskill, Cynthia L., 555 Aalhus, Jennifer L., 617 Corradini, Michael S., 283 Gaughan, Earl M., 117 Adams, Gregg P., 786 Coughlin, Barbara E., 270 Gillick, Avery, 244 Agla, Sandy, 271, 520 Couture, Yvon, 777 Gillies, Leesa, 879 Allen, Andrew L., 873 Crawshaw, Graham, 237, 332, 333, 394, 886 Godbout, Marie Jos6e, 532 Andreasen, Alan, 231 Cribb, Alastair E., 555 Goltz, James, 54 Armstrong, Julie A., 60 Croft, Ann, 306 Gonzdlez, F., 562 Armstrong, Robert, 607 Crook, Alice, 631 Gottschalk, Marcelo, 414 Arnold, Christopher S., 794 Crook, Janice, 662 Gough, Jiggs, 413 Atack, John F.G., 400 Croy, B. Anne, 201, 569 Gracia, A., 562 Aubry, Pascale, 704 Cruz, Mariangela, L., 481 Grahn, Bruce H., 291, 376, 470, 502, 645, 723, Authier, Simon, 268 Cullen, Cheryl L., 376, 470, 502, 645, 723, 887 887 Ayroud, Mejid, 547 Curran, Terry, 713 Grasse, Wendell, 455 Gratz, Lynn, 90 B D Greenough, Paul R., 690 Babkine, Marie, 777, 919 Daminet, Sylvie, 699 Groom, Lana J., 1 17 Bagg, Randal N., 306, 388 Daoust, Pierre-Yves, 54 Gross, Sheila J., 220 Bagshaw, S., 317 Dasgupta, Tapashi, 613 Guard, Charles L., 301 Baird, Hugh J., 839 Davies, Paula C., 128 Guernsey, George, 9, 174, 267, 352, 358, Baptiste, Keith E., 291 Dawson, Ross, 827 523 Barrington, George M., 704 de Biasi, Fernando, 849 Guichon, P. Timothy, 124, 220 Barry, Douglas, A., 301 de Castro, Gladys B., 481 Gumley, Nigel, 26, 168, 406 Bartels, Kenneth E., 794 de Jaham, Caroline, 773 Gutierrez, Carlos, 126, 568 Barth, Albert D., 541 de Lahunta, Alexander, 882 Barton, Florence, 520 de Lanux-Van Gorder, Veronique, 409 H Batista, M., 562 de Madron, Eric, 246 Haines, Deborah M., 401, 547 Bauck, Stewart W., 220 Delack, John B., 168 Haltrecht, H6laine, 573, 616 Bayans, Toni, 234 Delgado-Lecaroz, Rosario, 301 Hamel, Andr6, 493 Beaudin, Sylvie, 319, 494 Derbyshire, J. Brian, 331 Hanson, R. Reid, 395 Belanger, Morris, 491 Desnoyers, Michel, 330 Harasen, Greg, 758, 940 Bell, Patricia, 711 Desrochers, Andr6, 777 Hare, Doug, 85, 263, 430, 589, 741, 903 Bergeron, Nadia, 464 Dewey, Catherine E., 493, 925 Hare, Jonathan E., 296 Berthiaume, Linda M., 400 Dick, Paul, 306 Harel, Jos6e, 134 Binnington, Allen G., 623 DiFruscia, Rocky, 333 Hariharan, H., 798 Black, W.D., 331 Dittberner, Gordon, 837 Harris, William H., 928 Blanchette, Nicole, 319 Dobson, Howard, 559 Hashizume, Cary T., 225 Bonnett, Brenda N., 937 Doig, Paul A., 296 Hazlett, Murray, 882 Booker, Calvin W., 124, 220 Dowling, Patricia, 144, 191, 768 Heaney, S., 798 Booth, Tim F., 312, 404 Drosdovech, Moira, 167 Heath, Trevor, 767 Bordignon, Vilceu, 919 Dubeski, Paula L., 617 H6lie, Pierre, 134, 777 Bouchard, H6lene, 628 Dubreuil, Pascal, 777 Helmer, Peter J., 489 Bowland, Sandi L., 33, 517 Duffield, Todd, 246, 306, 388 Herman, Michelle L., 630 Bowles, Drew, 3, 169 Dugan, Frances, 167 Higgins, Robert, 105, 134, 383, 414, 494 Bristol, Frank, 332 Duke, Tanya, 883, 949 Hill, Christine Ewert, 172 Brojer, Johan T., 559 Dyck, Alice Marie, 100 Hoff, Brent, 318 Brown, Ian H., 938 Dyson, Doris, 135 Houston, Doreen, 318 Buckrell, Brian C., 398 Hudson, Robert, 97 Busby, Daniel G., 54 E Huerter, Lori, 565 Bygrove, Sue, 617 Eernisse, Ken, 493 Hunnisett, Drew E., 830 Endris, Richard, 607 Hunter, D. Bruce, 695 C Eye, Jane, 604 Hurnik, D., 798 Cabrera, F., 562 Calero, P., 562 F Campbell, G. Doug, 695 Favrin, Mike, 318 Ikede, Basil, 867 Campbell, John R., 690 Fazakas, Sandra, 707 Illanes, Oscar G., 130, 401 Campbell, Keith, 210 Fecteau, Gilles, 464, 777 Imrie, Robert, 3, 169 Cantwell, Shauna, 49 Feige, Karsten, 207 Ingwersen, Walt, 198, 570 Carman, Susanne, 493, 938 Ferns, Lyn, 54 Ivany, Jennifer M., 486 Castellano, Encarnaci6n, 562, 568 Fleming, Bryce Ian, 593, 830 Cattet, Marc R.L., 49 Foley, Peter, 867 J Caulkett, Nigel A., 49, 685 Fortin, Madeleine, 494 Jack, Douglas C., 715 Cepica, A., 798 Friendship, Robert, 493, 925 Jacobs, Steven, 747 Charbonneau, George, 493 Fuentealba, I. Carmen, 130, 401 Janzen, Eugene, 786 Chouinard, Luc, 777 Furst, Anton, 207 Jewell, Gail, 351 Clavijo, Alfonso, 312, 404 Jim, G. Kee, 124, 220 Conboy, Gary, 870 G Josephson, Gaylan, 938 Confer, Anthony W., 794 Gagnon, Christiane, 181 Joshi, Durga Dutt, 879 Cool, Normand, 49 Garib, Maria I., 710 L- J Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 965 K Moss, Edwin 'W.. 145 Shaw. Darcv, 665. 833. 867 Karasin. Alexander I.. 938 Munroe. Fonda. 312. 404 Shewen. Patricia E.. 33. 517 Karren. Dwight. 547 Silverstone. Andrew M.. 238 I Kaser-Hotz. Barbara, 207 N Sivasankar. Mala. 407 Kastelic. John P.. 786 Nayrar. Gopi. 493 Smart. Marion. 32. 243. 245. 866 Katz. Terry, 607 Neto, Francisco J.T.. 849 Smith. Lawrence C.. 919 Kaushik. Azad. 885 Nielsen, Ole. 488 Smith. Mary C.. 31)1 Keating. Joseph C.. 169. 518 Noonan. Stephen. 637 Smith. Sandv. 318 Keddie. Llovd. 534 Sparling. Andrew M.. 3 5 Keefe. Greeorv P.. 211. 864 0 St. Denis. Kelly A.. 491 Keefer. Carol. 919 O'Gradv. Patrick. 351 St-Hilaire. S.. 3 17 Kerr, Moira. 645 O'Halloran, John. 330 St-Onge. Sylvain. 3 19 Kersting. Karl W.. 486 O'Morrowv. Colleen. 746 Stalker. Margaret. 938 Kieser, D.. 317 Ogilvie. Timothv H.. 267 Starr. William N.. 617 Kilpatrick. Ken. 90. 520. 592 Olsen. Christopher W.. 938 Steinman. Amir. 861 Kin,-Harris. Adrian. 172 Olsen, Tammy F.. 873 Step. Douglas L.. 794 Kirkpatrick. John G.. 794 Olsen. W'es, 49 Stowe. J.D. (Jim). 138. 321. 496. 639. 712. 803. Kloeze. Harry. 882 Ominski. Kim H.. 541 944 Klotins. Kinm C.. 937 Orgad. Lri, 861 Streeter. Robert N.. 794 Knox. Cherie. 879 Sundberg. John P.. 794 Kochhar. Harpreet S.. 398 p Sutton. Gail A.. 861 Kostiuk, Darcia, 871 Page, Nadia. 773 Sweeting. Martha. 91 Kwantes, Louis, 520 Palonmino. E.. 562. 568 Swenson. Sabrina. 493 Paradis. Manon. 215. 699. 773 Swor. Tamara NI.. 704 L Pare. Julie. 464 Labelle. Philippe. 319 Parker. 'Wendv. 61 2 T Lafond. Rene, 319 Parsons. Deborah A.. 559 Taillon. Craig. 23 1. 435 Lapointe, Jean-Martin. 777 Patterson. Jim. 318 Tajedor. Maria Teresa. 26 Lawrence. Mark, 229. 436 Peregrine. Andrex S.. 559. 937 Taylor. Laura. 169 Lee. Eng Hong, 613 Petrie. 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Mlatthewv. 799 I 966 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 The Canadian Veterinary Journal La Revue veterinaire canadienne Volume 41 Volume 41 January to December 2000 janvier a decembre 2000 Subject Index Index des sujets Anesthesia Comite sur les enjeux nationaux. 367. 448, 835 Sailtnioniella Typhimurium DT 104 in sheep. A preliminary trial comparison of several Comite sur le bien-etre des animaux. 21. 179. 413 anesthetic techniques in cats. 481 277. 452 Salmonellosis in songbirds in the Canadian Anesthesia and analgesia. 229 Conferences sur le lien humain-animal. 275. Atlantic provinces during winter-summer Anesthesia of wood bison with medetomidine- 449 1997-98. 54 zolazepam/tiletamine and xylazine- Congres. 20. 22. 95. 96. 186, 276. 364. 456. The effect of animal health products on the zolazepam/tiletamine combinations, 49 530. 602. 674-675. 841. 843, 909 formation of injection site lesions in sub- primals of experimentally injected beef Comments on anesthesia and analgesia (letter). Darcy Shawr devient le 52e president de 436 1'ACMV. 595 calves. 617 Toxigenic and drug resistance properties of Comments on anesthesia and analgesia- Directives sur l'emploi des finissants sont A reply (letter). 436 approuv6es. 670 porcine Pastelurella muiltocida isolates from Prince Edward Island. 798 The use of a catheter to provide brachial Groupe consultatif national sur les protocoles Tyzzer's disease in an plexus block in dogs. 685 de vaccination. 907 11-day-old foal. 491 Whether a technician should administer pre- Plan d'action national. 14, 93. 274. 444, 448 Bien-e'tre des animaux anesthesia without a veterinary examination Prix de 1'ACMV. 598-602. 915 132 (ethics). 592 .,631,715,876 Programme de certification des aliments pour Anesthesia update animaux de compagnie. 15 Blood Hydromorphone: A cost-effective alternative Protocoles de rappels de vaccins. sondage. A study of the inheritance of a bleeding disorder in Simmental cattle. 791 to the use of oxymorphone. 135 18. 366 Local and regional anesthetic and analgesic Rapport annuel. 444-447 Abnormal hematologic findings in a African hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) with gastro- techniques in the dog and cat: Part 1. phar- Relations publiques. 177. 448. 752-755 macology of local anesthetics and topical intestinal lymphosarcoma. 489 anesthesia. 883 Revues, 17. 188. 365. 370. 680. 755. 763, Canadian Animal Blood Bank. 100 844.913 Local and regional anesthetic and analgesic Semaine de la vie animale. 18, 98. 183. 282. Books received techniques in the dog and cat: Part II. infil- tration and nerve blocks, 949 536, 917 69. 227. 408, 414. 441, 554. 759. 863 Sommet v6t6rinaire canadien. 529. 672-676 Animal cloning Book reviews Sondage aupres des nouveaux diplomes. 528. Benefits and problems with clonine animals. 596 A Guide to Lizards (CD ROM). 237 919 Tresorier. Dr Robert Miller. tire sa r6v6rence. A History of the Canadian Army Veterinary 677 Corps in the Great World War 1914-1919. Animal identirication 331 Utilisation des antimicrobiens, Sondage sur 1'. "Microchipping' - A technology in transition, 526 An Atlas of Veterinary Dental Radiology. 570 627 Standardization of microchip implantation Aquaculture An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics: sites, 198 A field efficacy evaluation of emamectin ben- Theory and Cases. 210 Animal welfare zoate for the control of sea lice on Atlantic Animal Welfare and Meat Science. 145 salmon. 607 Animal cruelty and human violence: The vet- Atlas of Small Animal Reconstructive Surgery. erinarian's role in making the connection- Renal infestation with Parvicapsula ininibi- 230 The American experience. 876 corniis in a wild sockeye salmon from the Avian Medicine. 886 Harrison and Adams rivers in British Client who won't euthanize a suffering foal Columbia. 317 Clinical Immunology of the Dog and Cat, (ethics). 830 885 Commentary on research protocols requiring Around the provinces Color Atlas of Camelid Hematology. 332 significant animal suffering (ethics). 748 97, 181. 283. 368. 454. 534. 603. 678. 758. Comparative Pharmacokinetics Principles. Comparison of minimum space allowance 838.914 Techniques. and Applications. 331 standards for transportation of cattle hy road from 8 authorities, 855 Article de revue Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Dog and Cat. 330 Criminal Code definition of cattle" includes 105. 919 other species (letter). 827 Diseases of Goats. 866 Avian species Headroom requirements for horses in tran- Diseases of Swine. 8th ed., 145 sit, 132 A gel delivery system for coccidiosis vac- Emerging Therapies: Using Herbs and Homs of dilemma: The vetri-legal implications cine: Uniformity of distribution of oocysts. Nutraceutical Supplements for Small of animal abuse. 715 613 Animals. 616 Salmonellosis in songbirds in the Canadian How to decide whether a given practice is Equine Reproductive Physiology. Breeding unethical (ethics). 172 Atlantic provinces during winter-summer and Stud Management. 480 1997-98, 54 The CVMA Animal Abuse Position -How Essentials of Pet Rodents: A Guide for Velogenic Newcastle disease in imported we got here. 63 1 Practitioners, 245 caged 404 birds, Essentials of Reptiles: A Guide for Antibiotic resistance Bacteriology Practitioners. 394 Agriculture's role in managing antimicrobial Formulatory for Laboratory Animals, 2nd ed.. resistance: Conference report. 191 Bacteria and fungi of marine mammals: A review. 105 768 Toxigenic and drug resistance properties of Caseous lymphadenitis caused by Corynebac- Exotic Formulary: Avian, Ferrets. Rabbits. porcine Pastelurella mrllultocida isolates Reptiles, Rodents, 630 from Prince Edward Island, 798 teriiuml iulceraons in the dromedary camel, 126 Genetic Engineering and Animal Welfare: Association canadienne des medecins veteri- Epidemiological study of Yersinia etnteroco- Preparing for the 21 st Century, 569 naires, L?, (ACMV) litica in swine herds in Quebec. 383 Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management Affaires gouvernementales. 16. 451. 836 Hygiene at winter bird feeders in a south- and Welfare. 2nd ed.. 234 Annuaire du vXterinaire. L'. 606 western Ontario city, 695 Health Maintenance and Principal Microbial Bureau national des examinateurs, 597. 756. Intestinal spirochetosis in a guinea pig with Diseases of Cultured Fishes. 330 908 colorectal prolapse, 134 Healthcare of the Well Pet, 244 ] Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 967 Hematology Techniques and Concepts for Treasurer, Dr. Robert Miller, says goodbye, The impact of the human/companion ani- Veterinary Technicians, 711 677 mal/veterinarian bond on the future of the Manual of Equine Medicine and Surgery, 400 Vaccination protocols, member survey, 18, veterinary profession, 28 Manual of Equine Reproduction, 332 366 Communication etudiante Marsupial Nutrition, 333 Vaccine Protocols, National Advisory Group 63, 128, 225, 315, 409, 491, 565, 628, 707, Nutrition Basics on CD ROM for Windows, on, 907 799, 871 245 Cardiovascular system Complementary and alternative veterinary Pain Management for the Small Animal Canine heartworm testing in Canada: Are we medicine Practitioner, 924 being effective?, 937 Claims for veterinary chiropractic unjustified Recent Advances in Canine and Feline Causes of sudden and unexpected death in (letter), 169 Nutrition, Vol II: 1998 lams Nutrition dogs: A 10-year retrospective study, 873 Symposium, 32, 243 Claims for veterinary chiropractic unjustified Portosystemic shunt in a 4-month-old, female - A reply (letter), 169 Response in the Yield of Milk Constituents to Labrador retriever (clinical pathology), Comments on practising complementary and the Intake of Nutrients by Dairy Cows, 235 246 alternative modalities (letter), 169 Small Animal Ear Diseases: An Illustrated Cats Comments regarding the claimed effectiveness Guide, 612 A preliminary trial comparison of several of bovine colostrum (letter), 434 Self-Assessment Color Review of Veterinary anesthetic techniques in cats, 481 Comments regarding the claimed effectiveness Dentistry, 219 Anesthesia and analgesia, 229 of bovine colostrum - A reply (letter), 435 Statistics for Veterinary and Animal Science, Eccrine adenocarcinoma of the footpads in 143 2 cats, 401 Further comments on veterinary chiroprac- tic (letter), 518 Textbook of Small Animal Medicine, 333 Hydromorphone: A cost-effective alternative to the use of 135 "Integrationalism" - The way of the future Textbook of Canine and Feline Cardiology: oxymorphone, (letter), 437 Principles and Clinical Practice, 246 Local and regional anesthetic and analgesic in the and Need to distinguish between studies designed The Cardiorespiratory System: Integration of techniques dog cat: Part I, phar- to give an unbiased answer and those not so Normal and Pathological Structure and mocology of local anesthetics and topical designed (letter), 353 Function, 928 anesthesia, 883 Physical therapy, 573 The Genetics of the Pig, 387 Local and regional anesthetic and analgesic Points on acupuncture (letter), 167 The Merck Veterinary Manual, 8th Edition, techniques in the dog and cat: Part II, infil- 334 tration and nerve blocks, 949 The case against alternative medicine, 769 The Use of Drugs in Food Animals: Benefits Observations on topical ivermectin in the Understanding mechanism of action versus and Risks, 146 treatment of otoacariosis, cheyletiellosis, alleviating suffering, 747 and toxocariosis in cats, 773 The Veterinary Fee Reference, 2nd ed., 712 Veterinary homeopathy - A rebuttal Preliminary results from the Ontario Veterinary (letter), 3 Trevor's Story, 488 Urolith Centre, 318 Veterinary homeopathy - A rebuttal- Veterinary Drug Handbook, 3rd ed., A reply (letter), 3 CD-ROM, 144 Cattle Veterinary homeopathy - be openminded Veterinary Parasitology - Laboratory An unusual presentation of enzootic bovine (letter), 167 Procedures, 870 leukosis, 315 Veterinary nutraceutical medicine, 231 What Vets Don't Tell You About Vaccines, Bovine respiratory disease: commercial vac- 406 cines currently available in Canada, 33 Comptes rendus de livres Comparison of minimum space allowance 32, 143, 144, 145, 146, 210, 219, 230, 234, Camelidae standards for transportation of cattle by 237, 243, 245, 246, 330, 331, 332, 333, Caseous lymphadenitis caused by Coryne- road from 8 authorities, 855 334, 387, 394, 400, 406, 480, 488, 569, bacterium ulcerans in the dromedary Congenital brain edema in 2 Hereford calves, 711, 712, 768, 866, 870, 885, 886, 924, camel, 126 882 928 Septic orchitis in an alpaca, 704 Estrus synchronization and pregnancy rates in Congenital abnormalities Canadian Veterinary Medical Association beef cattle given CIDR-B, prostaglandin and estradiol, or GnRH, 786 Congenital brain edema in 2 Hereford calves, (CVMA) 882 Hepatic lipodystrophy in 2 Galloway calves, Animal Health Week, 19, 98, 183, 277, 282, Multiple malformations in a newborn goat, 568 917 822 536, True hermaphroditism in a horned goat with Animal Welfare Committee, 21, 179, 452 Incursion of bluetongue virus into the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, 312 6OXX/60XY chimerism, 562 Annual report, 444-447 Neospora then and now: Prevalence of Antimicrobial usage survey, 526 Cross-Canada disease report Neospora caninum in Maritime Canada in Canine leptospirosis: serology, 494 Awards, CVMA, 598-602, 915 1979, 1989, and 1998, 864 Congenital brain edema in 2 Hereford calves, Canadian Veterinary Summit, 529, 672-676 Proposed farm tour while cattle are infected 882 with Salmonella (ethics), 6 Convention, 20, 22, 95, 96, 186, 276, 364, Distribution of Streptococcus suis capsular 456, 530, 602, 674-675, 841, 843, 909 The effect of animal health products on the for- types in 1999, 414 mation of site Darcy Shaw becomes CVMA's 52nd president, injection lesions in sub- H4N6 virus isolated in 595 primals of experimentally injected beef influenza from pigs calves, 617 Ontario, 938 Government relations, 16, 451, 836 Hepatic lipodystrophy in 2 Galloway calves, Guidelines for the successful employment of Urinary bladder transitional cell papilloma 882 in a shorthorn heifer, 794 new graduates approved, 670 Intestinal spirochetosis in a guinea pig with Hotlines, 605 Use of ionophores in lactating dairy cattle: colorectal prolapse, 134 A review, 388 International Veterinary Officers Council, Lelystad-like strain of porcine reproductive and 362 Clinical pathology respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) iden- Joumals, 17, 188, 365, 370, 680, 755, 763, 840, Portosystemic shunt in a dog, 235 tified in Canadian swine, 493 844, 913 Preliminary results from the Ontario Veterinary National Examining Board, 597, 756, 908 Commentaire Urolith Centre, 318 National Issues Committee, 367, 448, 835 28, 637, 713, 767 Renal infestation with Parvicapsula mini- National Action Plan, 14, 93, 274, 444, 448 bicornis in a wild sockeye salmon from Commentary the Harrison and Adams rivers in British Pet Food Certification Program, 15 How to choose the best financial advisor, 713 Columbia, 317 Public relations, 177, 448, 752-755 Pet Insurance - A benefit for key employees?, Salmonella Typhimurium DT 104 in sheep, Seminars on the human-animal bond, 275, 637 413 449 Ten tips to ease the transition from student to Seroprevalence of leptospirosis in lynx and Survey of new graduates, 528, 596 veterinarian, 767 bobcats from Quebec, 319 968 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 Toxigenic and drug resistance properties of Recurrent intussusception in a 14-month-old, A preliminary trial comparison of several porcine Pasteurella multocida isolates spayed female, German shepherd cross, anesthetic techniques in cats, 481 from Prince Edward Island, 798 407 Clinical efficacy and tolerance of meloxicam The use of omeprazole to alleviate stomach in dogs with chronic osteoarthritis, 296 Cytogenetics ulcers in swine during periods of feed Clinical observations of the treatment of Production of sexed lambs after biopsy of withdrawal, 925 canine perianal fistulas with topical ovine blastocysts produced in vitro, 398 Tyzzer's disease in an 1 1-day-old foal, 491 tacrolimus in 10 dogs, 623 True hermaphroditism in a horned goat with Observations on topical ivermectin in the 6OXX/60XY chimerism, 562 Directives a l'intention des auteurs treatment of otoacariosis, cheyletiellosis, 147 Dentisterie and toxocariosis in cats, 773 746 Disease surveillance Pancreatitis associated with potassium bro- mide/phenobarbital combination therapy Incursion of bluetongue virus into the Okanagan in Dentistry Valley, British Columbia, 312 epileptic dogs, 555 Shouldn't Canadian veterinary colleges be Serum parathyroid hormone-related protein providing training in veterinary dentistry? Dogs concentration in a dog with a thymoma (letter), 746 A mixed fungal infection in a dog: sporotri- and persistent hypercalcemia, 867 Shouldn't Canadian veterinary colleges be chosis and cryptococcosis, 799 Strongyle resistance to fenbendazole in horses providing training in veterinary dentistry? Anesthesia and analgesia, 229 (letter), 268 - A reply (letter), 746 Canine heartworm testing in Canada: Are we The effect of tilmicosin administered to ewes being effective?, 937 prior to lambing on incidence of clinical Deontologie veterinaire mastitis and subsequent lamb performance, 6,91, 172, 178,270,354,438,520,592,662, Canine leptospirosis serology, 494 306 748, 830 Causes of sudden and unexpected death in Whether ineffective medication should be dogs: A 10-year retrospective study, 873 permitted to be sold (ethics), 354 Dermatology Clinical efficacy and tolerance of meloxicam A mixed fungal infection in a dog: sporotri- in dogs with chronic osteoarthritis, 296 Editorial chosis and cryptococcosis, 799 Clinical observations of the treatment of canine Bridging the gap, 741 Clinical observations of the treatment of perianal fistulas with topical tacrolimus in Financing veterinary medical education, 430 canine perianal fistulas with topical 10 dogs, 623 Perception is reality, 263 tacrolimus in 10 dogs, 623 Emphysematous cholecystitis in a Siberian Should the convention program be modified?, Eccrine adenocarcinoma of the footpads in husky, 60 589 2 cats, 401 Eosinophilic cystitis in 3 dogs, 130 The journal jigsaw - fitting the pieces Epitheliotropic lymphoma in a dog, 628 Epitheliotropic lymphoma in a dog, 628 together, 85 Evaluation of thyroid function in dogs suf- Euthanizing deaf Dalmation puppies (ethics), The meaning of being a leamed professional, fering from recurrent flank alopecia, 699 438 903 Observations on topical ivermectin in the Evaluation of thyroid function in dogs suf- treatment of otoacariosis, cheyletiellosis, fering from recurrent flank alopecia, 699 Editorial and toxocariosis in cats, 773 Hydromorphone: A cost effective alternative Devrions-nous modifier le programme du congres?, 589 Diagnostic ophthalmology to the use of oxymorphone, 135 Lead toxicosis in a puppy, 565 Quand la perception tient lieu de realite, 263 Bullous spectoculopathy in a king snake, 327 La RVC: un casse-tete a assembler, 85 Melting corneal ulcer with severe secondary Local and regional anesthetic and analgesic anterior uveitis in a Norwegian fjord pony, techniques in the dog and cat: Part I, phar- Le financement de la formation en m6decine 887 macology of local anesthetics and topical v6terinaire, 430 anesthesia, 883 Les implications de l'appartenance a une pro- Superficial corneal ulcer with mild secondary Local and anesthetic and fession 903 anterior uveitis and osseous choristoma in regional analgesic savante, techniques in the dog and cat: Part II, infil- Passage, 741 a guinea pig, 502 tration and nerve blocks, 949 Orbital disease and subsequent ocular hyper- Mesenteric torsion in a dog, 710 Education tension in a dog, 723 Orbital disease and subsequent hypertension Ten tips to ease the transition from student to Orbital disease with subsequent serous retinal in a 3-year-old Shetland sheepdog, 723 veterinarian, 767 detachment and ocular hypertension in a dog, 645 Orbital disease with subsequent serous retinal Endocrine system detachment and ocular hypertension in a 13-year-old German shepherd, 645 Serum parathyroid hormone-related protein Digestive system concentration in a dog with a thymoma Abnormal hematologic findings in an African Pancreatitis associated with potassium and persistent hypercalcemia, 867 hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) with gastro- bromide/phenobarbital combination therapy intestinal lymphosarcoma, 489 in epileptic dogs, 555 Endocrinology Causes of sudden and unexpected death in Portosystemic shunt in a 4-month-old, female Evaluation of thyroid function in dogs suf- dogs: A 10-year retrospective study, 873 Labrador retriever (clinical pathology), fering from recurrent flank alopecia, 699 Cross-sectional study of the association of 235 Pancreatitis associated with potassium bromide/ abomasal displacement or volvulus with Preliminary results from the Ontario Veterinary phenobarbital combination therapy in serum electrolyte and mineral concentra- Urolith Centre, 318 epileptic dogs, 555 tions in dairy cows, 301 Primary sarcoma of the ribs in a large, mixed Use of recombinant human thyroid-stimulating Emphysematous cholecystitis in a Siberian breed dog, 63 hormone for thyrotropin stimulation test in husky, 60 Recurrent intussusception in a 14-month-old, euthyroid dogs, 215 spayed female, German shepherd cross, Eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a domestic fer- Errata ret, 707 407 131, 440, 537, 720, 890 Equine eosinophilic enterocolitis, 871 Reduction of humeroulnar congenital elbow luxation in 8 dogs by using the transartic- Esophageal obstruction in horses: a retro- ular pin, 849 Euthanasia spective study of 34 cases, 207 Ethics of Spinal arachnoid cyst in a dog, 225 painless killing (ethics), 662 Etiology, forms and prognosis of gastroin- Euthanizing deaf Dalmatian puppies (ethics), testinal dysfunction resembling vagal indi- Tarsal shearing injuries in the dog, 940 438 gestion occurring after surgical correction The use of a catheter to provide brachial plexus of right abomasal displacement, 777 block in dogs, 685 Ferret Hepatic lipodystrophy in 2 Galloway calves, Use of recombinant human thyroid-stimulating Eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a domestic 882 hormone for thyrotropin stimulation test in ferret, 707 euthyroid dogs, 215 Intestinal spirochetosis in a guinea pig with Flock management colorectal prolapse, 134 Drugs The effect of tilmicosin administered to ewes Lymphosarcoma of the pharyngeal region in a A field efficacy evaluation of emamectin ben- prior to lambing on incidence of clinical 7-month-old beef steer, 486 zoate for the control of sea lice on Atlantic mastitis and subsequent lamb performance, Mesenteric torsion in a dog, 710 salmon, 607 306 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 969 Genetics Hormones Letters to the editor A study of the inheritance of a bleeding dis- Evaluation of melengestrol acetate and equine A small international effort - A big personal order in Simmental cattle, 791 chorionic gonadotropin for out-of-season reward, 518 Characterization of acute interstitial pneu- breeding in sheep on Prince Edward Island, Another 2-way MLV vaccine against agents of monia in cattle in southern Alberta feed- 211 bovine respiratory disease, 517 yards, 547 Horses Another 2-way MLV vaccine against agents of Comparative cost-effectiveness of ivermectin Arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal bovine respiratory disease - A reply, 517 versus topical organophosphate in feedlot joint affected with septic arthritis in Claims for veterinary chiropractic unjusti- yearlings, 220 8 horses, 1 17 fied, 169 Cross-sectional study of the association of Client who won't euthanize a suffering foal Claims for veterinary chiropractic unjusti- abomasal displacement or volvulus with (ethics), 830 fied-A reply, 169 serum electrolyte and mineral concentra- Equine eosinophilic enterocolitis, 871 Comment regarding revaccination guidelines, tions in dairy cows, 301 168 Equine glaucoma: a retrospective study of Custom-built mice: Unique discovery tools 13 cases presented at the Western College Comment regarding revaccination guide- in biomedical research, 201 of Veterinary Medicine from 1992 to 1999, lines - A reply, 168 Etiology, forms and prognosis of gastroin- 470 Comments on anesthesia and analgesia, 436 testinal dysfunction resembling va&al indi- Equine orbital neoplasia: A review of 10 cases Comments on anesthesia and analgesia - gestion occurring after surgical correction (1983-1998), 291 A reply, 436 of right abomasal displacement, 777 Equine phacoclastic uveitis: the clinical man- Comments on practising complementary and Hygiene at winter bird feeders in a south- ifestations, light microscopic findings, and alternative modalities, 351 western Ontario city, 695 therapy of 7 cases, 376 Comments regarding the claimed effectiveness Lymphosarcoma of the pharyngeal region in a Esophageal obstruction in horses: a retro- of bovine colostrum, 434 7-month-old beef steer, 486 spective study of 34 cases, 207 Comments regarding the claimed effectiveness The effects of dietary biotin supplementation Gangrene in the distal extremity of all 4 limbs of bovine colostrum - A reply, 435 on vertical fissures of the claw wall in of a 2-week-old foal, 861 Contracts, benefits, and practice management beef cattle, 690 Halicephalobus gingivalis encephalomyelitis for the veterinary profession, 827 The relationship between scrotal circumference in a horse, 559 Criminal Code definition of "cattle" includes at weaning and at one year of age in beef Headroom requirements for horses in tran- other species, 827 bulls, 541 sit, 132 Further comments on veterinary chiroprac- The use of computer imaging technology to Ligature slippage during standing laparo- tic, 518 facilitate the capture of feedlot necropsy scopic ovariectomy in a mare, 395 "Integrationalism" - The way of the future, information, 124 Melting corneal ulcer with severe secondary 437 Vertical and horizontal transmission of anterior uveitis, 887 Need to distinguish between studies designed Neospora caninum in dairy herds in Shivering in a Thoroughbred mare, 128 to give an unbiased answer and those not so Quebec, 464 Strongyle resistance to fenbendazole (letter), designed, 353 268 Points on acupuncture, 167 Gestion d'une clinique veterinaire Successful treatment of vaginal occlusion in a Shouldn't Canadian veterinary colleges be De grace, faites-le maintenant!, 321 mare, 320 providing training in veterinary dentistry?, 746 L'Assurance-maladie pour animaux de com- Tansy ragwort poisoning in a horse in south- pagnie - Une pr6caution essentielle?, 639 ern Ontario, 409 Shouldn't Canadian veterinary colleges be in Les honoraires: fleau ou juste remun6ration?, Tyzzer's disease in an 11-day-old foal, 491 providing training veterinary dentistry? 496 - A reply, 746 Messages caches, 138 Human/animal bond Simple facts and numbers, 351 Simple facts and numbers - A Reinventer la pratique de la m6decine vet6ri- The impact of the human/companion ani- reply, 352 naire, 944 mal/veterinarian bond in the future of the Strongyle resistance to fenbendazole in horses, veterinary profession (commentary), 28 268 Roulement ou maintien de l'effectif: Dyna- mique des de travailleurs au Immunology Understanding mechanism of action versus g6nerations alleviating suffering, 747 XXIe siecle, 803 Eosinophilic cystitis in 3 dogs, 130 Vaccine against agents of bovine respiratory Goat Instructions for authors disease - A correction, 747 Multiple malformations in a newbom goat, 568 66 Vaccine manufacturer should not be impli- cated, 351 True hermaphroditism in a horned goat with Integumentary 6OXX/60XY chimerism, 562 Veterinary homeopathy - A rebuttal, 3 The effects of dietary biotin supplementation Veterinary homeopathy - A rebuttal- Guinea pig on vertical fissures of the claw wall in A reply, 3 beef Intestinal spirochetosis in a guinea pig with cattle, 690 Veterinary homeopathy - be openminded!, colorectal prolapse, 134 Intoxication 167 Superficial corneal ulcer with mild secondary Causes of sudden and unexpected death in Work force oversupply not a problem, 267 anterior uveitis and osseous choristoma, dogs: A 10-year retrospective study, 873 Work force oversupply not a problem - 502 Characterization of acute interstitial pneu- A reply, 267 Health management monia in cattle in southern Alberta feedyards, 547 Lettres a la redaction The use of omeprazole to alleviate stomach 3, 167, 168, 169, 267, 268, 351, 352, 353, ulcers in swine during periods of feed Lead toxicosis in a puppy, 565 434, 435, 436, 437, 517, 518, 827 withdrawal, 925 Tansy ragwort poisoning in a horse in south- ern Ontario, 409 Livres recus Hematology 69, 227, 408, 414, L'Association canadienne des medecins vit6ri- 441, 554, 759, 863 Abnormal hematologic findings in an African naire, (ACMV) hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) with gastro- Marine mammals intestinal lymphosarcoma, 489 L'ACMV en 1999: A l'heure de l'action, 444 Bacteria and fungi of marine mammals: A review, 105 Herd health Le coin des praticiens Mastitis Epidemiological study of Yersinia enteroco- 130,229,320,407,568,710,873,940 litica in swine herds in Qu6bec, 383 The effect of tilmicosin administered to ewes Le point sur l'anesthesie prior to lambing on incidence of clinical Use of ionophores in lactating dairy cattle: 135, 883, 949 mastitis and subsequent lamb performance, A review, 388 306 Le tour des provinces Histoire veterinaire 97, 181, 283, 368, 454, 534, 603, 678, 758, Mot du president L 238 838, 914 Batir des partenariats, 665 970 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 Le defi d6mographique, 9 The effect of animal health products on the for- Pigs Elargir ses horizons, 174 mation of injection site lesions in subpri- Distribution of Streptococcus suis capsular mals of experimentally injected beef calves, types in 1999, 414 Investir dans l'avenir, 833 617 Nos perspectives: Derniers reflexions, 523 Epidemiological study of Yersinia enteroco- The effects of dietary biotin supplementation litica in swine herds in Qu6bec, 383 Professionalisme - Un code de conduite, on vertical fissures of the claw wall in 358 beef cattle, 690 Lelystad-like strain of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) iden- Musculoskeletal system Use of ionophores in lactating dairy cattle: tified in Canadian swine, 493 A review, 388 Arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal H4N6 influenza virus isolated from pigs in joint affected with septic arthritis in Obituaries Ontario, 938 8 horses, 117 Cherry, Donald R., 459 The use of omeprazole to alleviate stomach Clinical efficacy and tolerance of meloxicam Hill, Brian L., 188 ulcers in swine during periods of feed in dogs with chronic osteoarthritis, 296 withdrawal, 925 Lennox, William James (Jim), 24 Gangrene in the distal extremity of all 4 limbs Toxigenic and drug resistance properties of of a 2-week-old foal, 861 MacDonald, Kenneth Robert, 459, 537 Pasteurella multocida isolates from Prince Primary sarcoma of the ribs in a large, mixed Stirton, David, 459 Edward Island, 798 breed dog, 63 Ophtalmologie diagnostique Shivering in a Thoroughbred mare, 128 Position statements 327, 502, 645, 713, 887 Reduction of humeroulnar congenital elbow Forced molting of chickens, 453 luxation in 8 dogs by using the transartic- Ophthalmology Tail docking of dairy cattle, 452 ular pin, 849 Equine glaucoma: a retrospective study of 13 Practitioners' corner Tarsal shearing injuries in the dog, 940 cases presented at the Western College of The effect of animal health products on the Veterinary Medicine from 1992 to 1999, Anesthesia and analgesia, 229 formation of injection site lesions in sub- 470 Causes of sudden and unexpected death in primals of experimentally injected beef Equine orbital neoplasia: A review of 10 cases dogs: A 10-year retrospective study, 873 calves, 617 (1983-1998), 291 Eosinophilic cystitis in 3 dogs, 130 Mycology Equine phacoclastic uveitis: the clinical man- Mesenteric torsion in a dog, 710 A mixed fungal infection in a dog: sporotri- ifestations, light microscopic findings, and Multiple malformations in a newborn goat, 568 chosis and cryptococcosis, 799 therapy of 7 cases, 376 Recurrent intussusception in a 14-month-old, Bacteria and fungi of marine mammals: Left bullous spectaculopathy in a king snake, spayed female, German shepherd cross, A review, 105 327 407 Melting corneal ulcer with severe secondary Successful treatment of vaginal occlusion in a Neoplasia anterior uveitis, 887 mare, 320 Abnormal hematologic findings in a African Tarsal shearing injuries in the dog, 940 hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) with gastro- Opinion intestinal lymphosarcoma, 489 The case against alternative medicine, 769 President's message Eccrine adenocarcinoma of the footpads in Parasitology Building partnerships, 665 2 cats, 401 A field efficacy evaluation of emamectin ben- Facing the demographic challenge, 9 Epitheliotropic lymphoma in a dog, 628 zoate for the control of sea lice on Atlantic Investing in our future, 833 Lymphosarcoma of the pharyngeal region in a salmon, 607 Professionalism - A code of behavior, 358 7-month-old beef steer, 486 Canine heartworm testing in Canada: Are we Reaching out, 174 Primary sarcoma of the ribs in a large, mixed being effective?, 937 breed dog, 63 Where are we going? - Some final thoughts, Comparative cost-effectiveness of ivermectin 523 Serum parathyroid hormone-related protein versus topical organophosphate in feedlot concentration in a dog with a thymoma yearlings, 220 Public health and persistent hypercalcemia, 867 Halicephalobus gingivalis encephalomyelitis Veterinary public health in the Nepal Urinary bladder transitional cell papilloma in a horse, 559 Himalaya, 879 in a shorthorn 794 heifer, Neospora then and now: Prevalence of Quiz corner Nervous system Neospora caninum in Maritime Canada in 1979, 1989, and 1998, 864 30, 189, 287, 373, 461, 539, 682, 765, 847 Cervical spinal arachnoid cyst in a dog, 225 Congenital brain edema in 2 Hereford calves, Observations on topical ivermectin in the Rapport des maladies diagnostiquees au 882 treatment of otoacariosis, cheyletiellosis, Canada and toxocariosis in cats, 773 Etiology, forms and prognosis of gastro- 134, 317, 318, 319, 413, 414, 493, 494, 798, intestinal dysfunction resembling vagal Renal infestation with Parvicapsula mini- 882, 938 indigestion occurring after surgical cor- bicornis in wild sockeye salmon from rection of abomasal the Harrison and Adams rivers in British Rapport special right displacement, 317 777 Columbia, 26, 33, 191, 198, 570, 855, 879 Pancreatitis associated with potassium bromide/ Strongyle resistance to fenbendazole in horses phenobarbital combination therapy in (letter), 268 Reproduction epileptic dogs, 555 Vertical and horizontal transmission of Benefits and problems with cloning animals, Halicephalobus gingivalis encephalomyelitis Neospora caninum in dairy herds in 919 in a horse, 559 Quebec, 464 Estrus synchronization and pregnancy rates in Shivering in a Thoroughbred mare, 128 Pathology beef cattle given CIDR-B, prostaglandin and estradiol, or GnRH, 786 The use of a catheter to provide brachial plexus Causes of sudden and unexpected death in block in dogs, 685 dogs: A 10-year retrospective study, 873 Evaluation of melengestrol acetate and equine chorionic gonadotropin for out-of-season News Characterization of acute interstitial pneu- breeding in sheep on Prince Edward Island, monia in cattle in southern Alberta feed- 211 14-25, 93-104, 177-188, 274-285, 362-371, yards, 547 448-459, 526-537, 595-606, 670-681, Production of sexed lambs after biopsy of 752-763, 835-846, 907-918 The use of computer imaging technology to ovine blastocysts produced in 398 facilitate the capture of feedlot necropsy vitro, Nouvelles information, 124 Septic orchitis in an alpaca, 704 14-25, 93-104, 177-188, 274-285, 362-371, True hermaphroditism in a horned goat with 448-459, 526-537, 595-606, 670-681, Pathologie clinique 6OXX/60XY chimerism, 562 235 752-763, 835-846, 907-918 Reproductive system Nutrition Pet insurance Ligature slippage during standing laparo- Characterization of acute interstitial pneu- Pet insurance - A benefit for key employees?, scopic ovariectomy in a mare, 395 monia in cattle in southern Alberta feed- 637 Successful treatment of vaginal occlusion in a yards, 547 Pet insurance - Essential option?, 639 mare, 320 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000 971 The relationship between scrotal circumference Surgery Vaccine manufacturer should not be impli- at weaning and at one year of age in beef Arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal cated (letter), 351 bulls, 541 joint affected with septic arthritis in 8 horses, 117 Veterinary history Reptiles The Atlantic where tech- Etiology, forms and prognosis of gastro- Veterinary College: Bullous spectaculopathy in a king snake, 327 intestinal dysfunction resembling vagal nology meets the sea, 238 Respiratory system indigestion occurring after surgical cor- Veterinary medical ethics rection of right abomasal displacement, Bovine respiratory disease: commercial vac- 777 Client who won't euthanize a suffering foal, cines currently available in Canada, 33 830 Gangrene in the distal extremity of all 4 limbs Clients who believe a vaccine created problems Characterization of acute interstitial pneu- of a 2-week-old foal, 861 I monia in cattle in southern Alberta feed- for their animal, 91 yards, 547 Ligature slippage during standing laparo- CVJ ethical questions of the month available scopic ovariectomy in a mare, 395 Esophageal obstruction in horses: a retro- in book form, 178 Mesenteric torsion in a dog, 710 spective study of 34 cases, 207 Ethics of painless killing, 662 Recurrent intussusception in a 14-month-old, Euthanizing deaf Dalmatian puppies, 438 Review article spayed female, German shepherd cross, 407 How to decide whether a given practice is Bacteria and fungi of marine mammals: unethical, 172 A review, 105 Reduction of humeroulnar congenital elbow luxation in 8 dogs by using the transartic- Proposed farm tour while cattle are infected Benefits and problems with cloning animals, with Salmonella, 6 919 ular pin, 849 Rabies raccoons, Septic orchitis in an alpaca, 704 vaccinations of 270 Serology Tarsal shearing injuries in the dog, 940 Research protocols requiring significant ani- Canine leptospirosis serology, 494 mal suffering, 748 Distribution of Streptococcus suis capsular Technology Veterinarian who asks his employee to lie types in 1999, 414 A gel delivery system for coccidiosis vac- about a surgical death, 520 cine: of oocysts, Whether a pre- Seroprevalence of leptospirosis in lynx and Uniformity distribution of technician should administer 613 anesthesia without a veterinary examina- bobcats in Quebec, 319 tion, 592 Test eclair Sheep Whether ineffective medication should be 30, 189, 287, 373, 461, 539, 682, 765, 847, 865 Evaluation of melengestrol acetate and equine permitted to be sold, 354 chorionic gonadotropin for out-of-season The 1999 R.G. Thomson Lecture Veterinary practice management breeding in sheep on Prince Edward Island, Custom-built mice: Unique tools 211 discovery Contracts, benefits, and practice manage- in biomedical research, 201 ment for the veterinary profession (letter), Incursion of bluetongue virus into the 827 Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, 312 Traitements complementaires et paralleles Did you plan ahead? If not, at least plan now!, Production of sexed lambs after biopsy of 231, 573, 769 321 ovine blastocysts produced in vitro, Fees - Demon or delight?, 496 398 Transportation Hidden messages, 138 Salmonella Typhimurium DT 104 in sheep, Headroom requirements for horses in transit, 413 132 Pet insurance - Essential option?, 639 Reinventing veterinary practice, 944 The effect of tilmicosin administered to ewes Urinary system Staff turnover or staff retention: prior to lambing on incidence of clinical Eosinophilic cystitis in 3 dogs, 130 Understanding mastitis and subsequent lamb performance, the dynamics of generations at work in 306 Gangrene in the distal extremity of all 4 limbs the 21st century, 803 of a 2-week-old foal, 861 Special report Preliminary results from the Ontario Veterinary Veterinary profession Agriculture's role in managing antimicrobial Urolith Centre, 318 Simple facts and numbers (letter), 351 resistance: Conference report, 191 Renal infestation with Parvicapsula mini- Simple facts and numbers - A reply (letter), 352 Bovine respiratory disease: Commercial vac- bicornis in wild Sockeye salmon from the cines currently available in Canada, 33 Harrison and Adams rivers in British Work force oversupply not a problem (letter), Columbia, 317 267 Comparison of minimum space allowance standards for transportation of cattle by Urinary bladder transitional cell papilloma Work force oversupply not a problem- road from 8 authorities, 855 in a shorthorn heifer, 794 A reply (letter), 267 "Microchipping" - A technology in transition, Vaccination Virology 570 A gel delivery system for coccidiosis vac- H4N6 influenza virus isolated from pigs in Revaccination guidelines revisited, 26 cine: Uniformity of distribution of oocysts, Ontario, 938 Standardization of microchip implantation 613 Incursion of bluetongue virus into the sites, 198 Another 2-way MLV vaccine against agents of Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, 312 Veterinary public health in the Nepal bovine respiration disease (letter), 517 Lelystad-like strain of porcine reproductive and Himalaya, 879 Another 2-way MLV vaccine against agents respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) iden- of bovine respiration disease - A reply tified in Canadian swine, 493 Student paper (letter), 517 Velogenic Newcastle disease in imported A mixed fungal infection in a dog: sporotri- Bovine respiratory disease: commercial vac- caged birds, 404 chosis and cryptococcosis, 799 cines currently available in Canada, 33 Wildlife An unusual presentation of enzootic bovine Clients who believe a vaccine created problems leukosis, 315 for their animal (ethics), 91 Abnormal hematologic findings in an African hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) with gastro- Cervical spinal arachnoid cyst in a dog, 225 Comment regarding revaccination guidelines intestinal lymphosarcoma, 489 (letter), 168 Eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a domestic fer- Anesthesia of wood bison with medetomi- ret, 707 Comment regarding revaccination guidelines dine-zolazepam/tiletamine and xylazine- Epitheliotropic lymphoma in a dog, 628 - A reply (letter), 168 zolazepam/tiletamine combinations, 49 Equine eosinophilic enterocolitis, 871 Rabies vaccination of raccoons (ethics), 270 Rabies vaccination of raccons (ethics), 270 Lead toxicosis in a puppy, 565 The effect of animal health products on the for- Seroprevalence of leptospirosis in lynx and mation of injection site lesions in sub- bobcats from Quebec, 319 Primary sarcoma of the ribs in a large, mixed primals of experimentally injected beef breed dog, 63 calves, 617 Shivering in a Thoroughbred mare, 128 Vaccination guidelines revisited (special Tansy ragwort poisoning in a horse in south- report), 26 ern Ontario, 409 Vaccine against agents of bovine respiratory Tyzzer's disease in an 11-day-old foal, 491 disease - A correction (letter), 747 972 Can Vet J Volume 41, December 2000