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Oct 2, 2009--- CEM outbreak in U.S:   1st cases in 25 years !

   
On December 15, 2008, the State of Kentucky confirmed that a quarter horse stallion was positive for Taylorella equigenitalis, the causative organism of contagious equine metritis (CEM).

Follow this link for the USDA-APHIS CEM news update.

KEY FACTS:
  • 22 stallions, 5 mares confirmed positive for T. equigenitalis by USDA
  • 7 states w/ positive stallions:
            Kentucky (4), Georgia (1), Indiana (3), Illinois (3), Iowa (1),Texas (1), Wisconsin(9)
  • 3 states w/ positive mares: California (2), Illinois (2), Wisconsin(1)
  • None of the positive horses has been identified as source of outbreak to date
  • In addition to 27 positives, 964 additional horses exposed to T. equigenitalis
  • The 991 total horses are located in 48 States

    • 3 CEM facts to remember:
  • Mares:  Mucopurulent vaginal discharge in up to 40%, abortion, infertility
  • Stallions:  NO clinical Sx, typically
  • CEM is REPORTABLE!




    • Sep 25, 2009-- How do I prepare for VTNE?

    Here are some options to help you prepare for the VTNE.

    1. Hit the books.
    Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 6th ed, by McCurnin and Bassert is a good place to start.

    Well illustrated and written, with anesthesia, radiology, restraint, records, fluid calcs and pretty much anything else you will want for VTNE.

    For more, see the Zuku Review of Books for VTNE

    2. Tune up daily
    Start your day with a free VTNE Question of the Day and get a classic RMM vet cartoon while you are at it.

    Takes about 30 seconds to Register free, folks.

    3. Review online with VSPN
    The Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN) offers an excellent VTNE review online.

    April 13-June 14: A live, online VTNE prep class Sunday nights 8:00-9:30pm ET (USA), + notes and a web forum.

    Comprehensive, and very well done. Useful if you like structure to help stay on track.

    Instructors:
    Nanette Walker Smith, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, LVT
    Darci Palmer, RVT, VTS (Anes)
    Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT, and more!

    Tuition: $210 ($105 for enrolled VT program students or those who have graduated within 6 months of the course start date).
    For more details, see the VSPN VTNE prep course outline (see link).

    Aug 23, 2009-- Free re-subscription if you fail VTNE

    Anyone can have a bad day. Or a bad month. Or even a bad semester.

    Paid subscribers who used the Zuku Review to prepare for the VTNE may be entitled to a free re-subscription if they did not pass.

    You must verify you did not pass the VTNE by emailing a scanned copy of your VTNE results letter to Info@Zukureview.com.

    We will check your records to confirm whether you made reasonable use of Zuku Review materials (ie: you accessed > 70% of the tests).

    If you meet these criteria, you will get access for the next testing window.

    If you feel you had special circumstances or were on the borderline, contact Dr. Zuku and we'll see what we can do to help.




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