• June 25, 8pm ET: Feline Pearls from ACVIM (AAFP Member Panel)
• July 9, 8pm ET: Snots & Snuffles: Chronic Feline Upper Respiratory Syndromes (Dr. Margie Scherk)

All AAFP members are invited to attend these rounds. If you still need a VIN username and password for access, please email Dr. Sherri Williams ( wileydvm@aol.com ) with the words "AAFP Rounds" in the subject heading.

AAFP ROUNDS CLASSROOM SOFTWARE UPGRADE!
VIN has upgraded the VIN Unity Classroom software and requires the latest version of Macromedia Flash. You can check if you have the latest version of Flash on this page:
http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about/

You will need Flash version 8 or higher.
Please go to this page to download the free most recent Flash Player:
http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer/

Installing the latest Flash player may require you to restart your computer. PLEASE try to perform this install before the night of rounds to ensure you can make it to class on time.

If you are having trouble with the install, you may go to this page for assistance:
http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/
or you may call VIN tech support at 800-700-4636 or email at support@vin.com

Did you attend the ACVIM in Louisville?
The AAFP rounds presentation on June 25 will feature Feline Pearls gathered from the ACVIM lectures. We seek your assistance with collection of pearls from many of the simultaneous feline related lectures. Please contact Dr. Sherri Williams at: wileydvm@aol.com with subject heading "ACVIM" to offer your assistance.

Did you miss a previous rounds or E-Mews? No worries! Past rounds transcripts can be reviewed in the AAFP Rounds Library. And every past AAFP E-Mews is available in the "Announcements" message board folder.

We need your help to make the Silent Auction a success.

Donatons are requested for the 2006 Silent Auction to be held at the AAFP Fall conference in Toronto this October. The proceeds from the auction will go toward helping the Student Chapters of the AAFP. Please lend your support to help our future veterinarians and the student programs they run at veterinary schools across the country.

Auction items will be available for online bidding in the AAFP Rounds "Silent Auction" message board folder (www.vin.com/AAFPRounds) prior to the live auction. This means the earlier we receive your donation, the more time we have to find high bids. Please submit your donations today! Final bids for each item will be occur at the LIVE Auction in Toronto.

Suggested donations include gift certificates, tickets to concerts and sporting events, veterinary instruments, veterinary textbooks, animal arts and crafts, gift baskets, and weekend get-aways. Be creative with your donations!

Please fill out a separate donation form (http://www.aafponline.org/2006Fall/index.htm) for each item and send your donated items to:

Dr. Kathleen Cavanagh
2005 Hansler Street
Ridgeville, Ontario L0S 1M0
Canada
Email: kathleen@matrixmm.com

Thanks for supporting the future of our profession!
Donation deadline is October 2, 2006

AAFP FELLOWS

Call for Poster Presentations in Toronto
AAFP Fellows are invited to present a poster at the Fellow's Institute in Toronto.
Posters will be presented to the Fellow's and meeting attendees will choose the best poster to receive **a valuable prize**. Guidelines for putting a poster together are available in the "Announcements" folder of the AAFP Rounds message board here:
http://www.vin.com/Members/BoardsMain/Boards.plx?Read=2&B=CE&Id=169*2020*42187

Please submit abstracts to the email address below by September 15.
Questions should be directed to the same address.
Letrisa Miller, MS, DVM
catdoc1@sbcglobal.net

Call for Nominations for FELLOW Representative to the AAFP Board
In compliance with the AAFP bylaws, nominations for the position of Fellows Representative on the AAFP board are now being solicited from the Fellow members of the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
Nominations are open for Fellow members who have an interest in serving on the AAFP Executive Board; active Fellow members of the AAFP for the past three years are eligible. Self-nominations and nominations of others are acceptable. The nomination should be submitted by June 15, 2006, with the name and contact information of your nomination to email address: info@aafponline.org
Once we have received your nomination, the individual will be sent a RESUME to be completed. Thank you for your nomination.

2006 AAFP RESEARCH GRANT WINNER

Congratulations Dr. Sakhila Banu of Texas A&M University. Dr. Banu won the 2006 AAFP Research Grant award for her project, "Prostaglandin E2 Signaling in the Feline Mammary Cancer: A Potential Target for Chemotherapy."

AAFP STUDENTS

2006 AAFP Senior Award Winners
are now listed on the AAFP Online website: http://www.aafponline.org/membership/student/SeniorAwardWinners.htm

We wish to congratulate ALL our graduating seniors and welcome you to the ranks of full membership. Please contact the AAFP office with any membership questions, email address changes, or change of address.

Student Chapter Committee Award Contest

All contest entries have been posted in the student chapter message board and available for your review (use your VIN username and password to access): http://www.vin.com/Members/BoardsMain/Boards.plx?Read=2&B=CE&Id=169*2074*42279

Congratulations to the following schools for their outstanding entries:
Auburn
Colorado State
Cornell
Montreal
North Carolina State
Purdue
Western- Saskatoon

Purdue University Student Chapter of the AAFP received the most votes for their entry, with Colorado State and North Carolina State a close 2nd and 3rd. We look forward to meeting the Purdue AAFP student delegates at the 2006 Fall Conference in Toronto!!

AAFP Junior and Senior Students
Please contact your local chapter president to be added to the 2006-2007 member list and maintain your membership benefits over the summer and during your clinical rotations.

2006-2007 Student Leader Elections
Be sure to update the AAFP office with election results and new officer contact information.

CHECK IT OUT!

A new case report will be underway in the student message board with some cool videos!

Did you see the recent case report update on the ear polyp kitten?
http://www.vin.com/Members/BoardsMain/Boards.plx?Read=2&B=CE&Id=169*2074*41093

AAFP Members, please contact Dr. Deb Givin (catdoc@prexar.com) to submit your own interesting cases. Case discussions not only provide continuing education to our student members, but also allow practicing veterinarians to share their experiences.

UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION

2006 AAFP Fall Conference
Geriatrics and Pain Management
October 22-24, 2006
Toronto, Canada
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
Conference details are available here:
http://www.aafponline.org/2006Fall/index.htm

18th Annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium
July 28-30, 2006
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/conferences/feline06/

IN THE NEWS

ACVS Grant award announcement
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation recently awarded six research grants to ACVS board-certified surgeons and residents in veterinary surgery residency training programs. For the Diplomate Clinical Research Grant program, two proposals were funded, with the following of interest to AAFP membership: "Comparison of Pharmacokinetics of Butorphanol Following Intramuscular or Oral Transmucosal Administration in Cats" by Leigh Glerum, DVM, Veterinary Surgical Associates in California.
http://www.acvs.org/Members/ResearchGrants/GrantRecipients/
index.cfm?ID=2648&blnShowBack=False&idContentType=978

R.I. to order cat owners to spay, neuter
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060525/ap_on_re_us/
cat_permits;_ylt=AhTtISrUVIjkDVYGv1eOFIh4hMgF;_ylu=X3oDMTBjMHVqMTQ4BHNlYwN5bnN1YmNhdA--

Tracking animal disease outbreaks that might warn of bioterror attack.
Center in Virginia has grant to design surveillance network
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/05/26/MNGH7J1QJM1.DTL&type=health

Purdue University-Banfield National Companion Animal Surveillance Program for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases
http://news.uns.purdue.edu/html4ever/2006/060324.Glickman.watch.html

New Law Could Draw KSU Vet Students to Rural Communities
http://www.vetpracticenews.com/vpn/detail.aspx?aid=26607&cid=3878&search=

AVIAN INFLUENZA MEDIA BLASTS

Ithaca Times- Federal Flu Research
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16649956&BRD=1395&PAG=461&dept_id=21

Seattle Times- Should cat owners worry about avian flu?
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2002997127_catsandflu16.html

JOURNAL ABSTRACTS OF INTEREST

Prevalence and risk factors for Giardia and coccidia species of pet cats in 2003-2004.
J Feline Med Surg. 2006 May 3
De Santis-Kerr AC, Raghavan M, Glickman NW, Caldanaro RJ, Moore GE, Lewis HB, Schantz PM, Glickman LT.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16678461&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Feline infectious peritonitis virus-infected monocytes internalize viral membrane-bound proteins upon antibody addition.
J Gen Virol. 2006 Jun;87(Pt 6):1685-90.
Dewerchin HL, Cornelissen E, Nauwynck HJ.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=16690934
&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Cytokine modulation of the innate immune response in feline immunodeficiency virus-infected cats.
J Infect Dis. 2006 Jun 1;193(11):1520-7. Epub 2006 Apr 26.
Dean GA, Lavoy A, Yearley J, Stanton C.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16652280&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Rapid detection of feline leukemia virus provirus integration into feline genomic DNA.
Mol Cell Probes. 2006 Jun-Aug;20(3-4):172-81. Epub 2006 Feb 20.
Cattori V, Tandon R, Pepin A, Lutz H, Hofmann-Lehmann R.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16488115&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

The use of oral cyclosporin to treat feline dermatoses: a retrospective analysis of 23 cases.
Vet Dermatol. 2006 Jun;17(3):201-6.
Vercelli A, Raviri G, Cornegliani L.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16674736&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Acquired antimicrobial resistance in the intestinal microbiota of diverse cat populations.
Res Vet Sci. 2006 Aug;81(1):1-7. Epub 2005 Dec 2
Moyaert H, De Graef EM, Haesebrouck F, Decostere A.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16330058&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Development, validation, and application of a urinary relaxin radioimmunoassay for the diagnosis and monitoring of pregnancy in felids.
Biol Reprod. 2006 Jun;74(6):1090-5. Epub 2006 Feb 15.
de Haas van Dorsser FJ, Swanson WF, Lasano S, Steinetz BG.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16481588&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Ultrasonography for pregnancy diagnosis and evaluation in queens.
Theriogenology. 2006 May 20
Zambelli D, Prati F.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16716385&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Artificial insemination in domestic cats (Felis catus).
Theriogenology. 2006 May 22
Tsutsui T.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16723152&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Relationships among injuries treated in an emergency department that are caused by different kinds of animals: epidemiological features.
Eur J Emerg Med. 2006 Jun;13(3):160-164.
Massari M, Masini L.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16679881&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Benazepril increases feed intake and body weight in healthy growing cats.
J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 2006 Jun;29(3):225-7.
King JN, Seewald W, King S, Goldenthal E.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16669867&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Fatty acid turnover, substrate oxidation, and heat production in lean and obese cats during the euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp.
Domest Anim Endocrinol. 2006 May 2
Hoenig M, Thomaseth K, Waldron M, Ferguson DC.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16687234&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Evaluation of three different histamine concentrations in intradermal testing of normal cats and attempted determination of 'irritant' threshold concentrations for 48 allergens.
Vet Dermatol. 2006 Jun;17(3):189-94.
Austel M, Hensel P, Jackson D, Vidyashankar A, Zhao Y, Medleau L.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16674734&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Lessons from the cat: Development of vaccines against lentiviruses.
Vet Immunol Immunopathol. 2006 May 4
Dunham SP.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16678276&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Ten Cases of Feline Mesothelioma: an Immunohistochemical and Ultrastructural Study.
J Comp Pathol. 2006 May 16
Bacci B, Morandi F, De Meo M, Marcato PS.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16712862&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Canine and feline nasal neoplasia.
Clin Tech Small Anim Pract. 2006 May;21(2):89-94.
Malinowski C.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=
16711615&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum

Association between Ovarihysterectomy and Feline Mammary Carcinoma
Vet Intern Med 19[4]:560-563 Jul-Aug'05 Case-Control Study 27 Refs
Beth Overley, Frances S. Shofer, Michael H. Goldschmidt, Dave Sherer, and Karin U. Sorenmo
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=
16095174&dopt=Abstract

WEBSITES OF INTEREST

Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD)
A new information service for feline clinicians and scientists.
http://www.vetscite.org/publish/items/002837/index.html

National Pet Wellness Month- Zoonotic Diseases: The Shared Threat
http://www.npwm.com/

USDA National Animal Identification System (NAIS)
http://animalid.aphis.usda.gov/nais/index.shtml

NAIS Implementation Plan
http://animalid.aphis.usda.gov/nais/downloads/print/NAIS_Implementation_Plan_April_2006.pdf

The Great Cat Watch, for Wellness Sake!
http://www.catwellness.org
This website educates cat owners how to tell if their feline friends are hiding something serious. Please direct your clients to this website for more information.

AVMA NEWS

AVMA members are invited to participate in an online survey that will validate important basic and clinical sciences knowledge used as part of the AVMA process to assess educational equivalence of veterinary graduates from non-AVMA-accredited schools. The AVMA's Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) will use the results of the survey to develop a new examination that is one of the steps in its certification program. Go to the following website for more information:
http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/default.asp

Your completed survey should be submitted on/by June 15, 2006 (8:00 pm ET).

AAFP WEBSITE ACCESS

Have you accessed the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery ONLINE?
Instructions are available for online access here: http://www.aafponline.org/journal_access.htm

Students/Faculty Advisors have separate access instructions available here:
http://www.aafponline.org/journal_access_2.htm

Is your clinic website address listed in the AAFP Membership directory?
You can log-in and update your profile.

"Member Login" information for the AAFP Online website (www.aafponline.org) requires a username (your Last name) and a password (your AAFP member ID #). If you have any questions about the Member log-in, please contact Gwen DeYoung, AAFP Administrator, at info@aafponline.org, or (800) 204-3514.

Access to the AAFP Rounds website requires a VIN username and password (www.vin.com/AAFPRounds). Complimentary registration for a VIN username and password is available to our AAFP membership upon request.

Have you reviewed the AAFP membership directory?
Click on the "Find an AAFP doctor" button to review what the public can see. Member's should also log-in to review email addresses and additional referral information available to your colleagues. Please notify the AAFP office of any changes to your contact information for referrals, journal and newsletter delivery. Or, you can "Update Your Information" within the Member section of the AAFP Online website (http://www.aafponline.org/members/log_in.htm). Help us continue your membership benefits by making sure we can stay in touch with you!

Thank you!

Sherri Williams, MA, DVM
AAFP Communications Chair
AAFP Informatics Committee
Springfield, IL
wileydvm@aol.com

Rick J. Alampi
AAFP Executive Director
203 Towne Centre Dr.
Hillsborough, NJ
info@aafponline.org
800-204-3514