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.

CHECK IT OUT! 

The 2006 Panel report on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Bartonella spp. infections can be found in the J Feline Med Surg. 2006; 8:213-226. The 2006 AAFP Feline Vaccine Advisory Panel Report can be found in JAVMA, Nov 1, Vol 229.

AAFP APPROVES TECHNICIAN/PRACTICE MANAGER AFFILIATES

The AAFP has recently approved the addition of a technician/practice manager category. A list of benefits and an application is now available on the AAFP Online website: http://www.aafponline.org/membership/vettech_practmgr/vettech_practmgr.htm

AAFP FELLOWS

We need your help to create a list of cat specific topics for our new CATVETS.COM website. We also seek volunteers to assist in writing client-friendly information briefs that will direct clients to accurate feline information.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Kari Mundschenk at drkm@justforcatsvet.com or kari.mundschenk@sbcglobal.net

Call for Recent Graduates to Attend the AVMA Leadership Conference in January

If you are a recent graduate (having graduated from vet school within the last seven years) and are interested in representing the AAFP at the AVMA Leadership Conference in Chicago January 5-7, 2007, let us know! This is an expense paid opportunity sponsored by Bayer, to network with other recent graduates, attend leadership workshops and meet with other AAFP leaders. Please send a letter of interest and your CV by November 1, 2006 to:

AAFP c/o AVMA Recent Grad Leadership
203 Towne Centre Dr.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4693
info@aafponline.org

AAFP RESEARCH GRANT

The AAFP will present a research award in 2007 for meaningful research in feline medicine and/or surgery. The $15,000 award will be given to the researcher whose application shows the most clinical merit.

Grant application instructions, including the criteria for grant selection, and a time line for the grant and reporting process are available on the AAFP website here: http://www.aafponline.org/resources/grants.htm

All applications and 10 copies of the proposal must be received in the AAFP office by December 15, 2006.

CALLING ALL PRECEPTOR/EXTERNSHIP VOLUNTEERS!

Our student chapter members are seeking guidance and experience from you! The AAFP currently has a short list of preceptors for 2006, and we hope to expand our list for 2007. Please contact the AAFP office if interested in sharing your time and clinical experience with a student: info@aafponline.org

2006 SILENT AUCTION

A HUGE thank you to everyone supporting the AAFP Silent auction. Your support helped us raise approximately $7,000 for the benefit of the AAFP student chapters.

FELINE CASE DISCUSSION

A case discussion will be starting soon here: http://www.vin.com/Members/BoardsMain/Boards.plx?Read=2&B=CE&Id=169*2074*44841

 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.

FELINE CLINICAL TRIALS

A list of ongoing clinical trials can be found here: http://www.vin.com/Members/BoardsMain/Boards.plx?Read=2&B=CE&Id=169*2369*44844

IN THE NEWS

Antiviral Alternative May be Faster, Effective AND Less Irritating to Cats with Conjunctivitis http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/aaha2/issues/2006-10-04/index.html

JOURNAL ABSTRACTS OF INTEREST

In vitro comparison of antiviral drugs against feline herpesvirus 1. K van der Meulen, B Garré, S Croubels, and H Nauwynck. BMC Vet Res. 2006; 2:13. Published online 2006 April 26. doi: 10.1186/1746-6148-2-13. http://www.pubmedcentral.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1475582

WEBSITES OF INTEREST

Stem-cell transplant saves cat's legs
http://science.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1215808.php/Stem-cell_transplant_saves_cats_legs

Lostandpound.com Launches Nationwide
Lost and Pound, LLC announces the national launch of http://www.lostandpound.com/. The lost and found pet website is the first of its kind to send out electronic email alerts for free to various authorities when a pet is lost anywhere in the United States.  More details are available here: http://www.vin.com/Members/BoardsMain/Boards.plx?Read=2&B=CE&Id=169*2020*44840

National Geographic Africa Webcam is live again!
http://www9.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/wildcamafrica/index.html

AAFP WEBSITE ACCESS

 "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 email info@aafponline.org or call (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
Springfield, IL
wileydvm@aol.com

Rick J. Alampi
AAFP Executive Director
203 Towne Centre Dr.
Hillsborough, NJ
info@aafponline.org
908-359-9351 800-874-0498