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IVMA Winter Conference - February 8-9 - Scheman Building, Ames
Register for IVMA Winter Conference on February 8-9 at the Scheman Building on the campus of Iowa State University. Register today by clicking HERE.
Swine Session on Thursday, February 9 will feature many speakers:
- Dr. Tom Burkgren - Governmental Relations - Legislative & Regulatory Updates
- Drs. Bob Morrison & Derald Holtkamp - PRRS Eradication - Nationally & in Iowa County
- Dr. Eric Burrough & Dr. Jeff Blythe - Brachyspira-associated Colitis: What's Changed
- Dr. Suzanne Millman - Updates on Swine Euthanasia
- Drs. Darin Madsen & Carly Dorazio - PCV2 Infection & Prevention Through Vaccination in the Breeding Herd
- Dr. Matt Anderson - Preparation for an On-Farm FDA Inspection
- Dr. Howard Hill - Animal Well-Being - What a Mixed Animal Practitioner Needs to Know to Assist the Swine Industry
- Byran Humphreys - LeaderR
- Ernie Barnes - Operation Main Street Point
Also, on Thursday there will be a morning session with Training for Federal Accreditation by Dr. Kevin Petersburg of the USDA. This will fulfull the credits required to renew your Federal Accreditation as a Category I veterinarian.
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IVMA Legislative Day - February 22
Click HERE to sign up for IVMA Legislative Day. Invite your legislators to the IVMA-sponsored lunch. If you don't know who your local legislators are, click HERE to find out. We will meet at the Embassy Suites at 101 East Locust at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast/orientation and then be shuttled to the Capitol for meeting with House and Senate leaders. It is important for you to show your support for the veterinary profession.
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Food Donation Challenge
DATES OF CHALLENGE: Sept. 2011 – February 2012
Record the NUMBER OF POUNDS of HUMAN food you or your clinic donate to your local pantry and send the information to the IVMA office at ivma@iowavma.org by Thursday, March 1st. Besides the reward of giving to your local community, you and/or your clinic will be recognized in the IVMA newsletter, on our website, and in a press release sent to your local media. Click HERE for more information
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A Communication Skills Workshop for the Veterinary Team
Pet owners must TRUST the team members of the veterinary practice in order for them to entrust the care of their beloved pets to that team. In fact, there is now a large body of research evidence that demonstrates a strong correlation between good communication and practice success. Gaps in communication skills have considerable implications for the veterinary practice associated with diagnostic accuracy, quality of patient care, client satisfaction, adherence, and liability risk.
The IVMA and Elanco Animal Health are offering this workshop with Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR, a nationally known speaker and consultant. This workshop is designed to improve communication skills within your veterinary practice. You will learn methods to diffuse uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situations, how to help a grief stricken client, and better communication skills to improve interactions. Click HERE for more information and to register for this event. The workshop has been approved for 5.5 Management CEUs.
The Great Market Shift: What do Changes in the Flea & Tick Market Mean for Your Hospital's Bottom Line? The Communication Skills Workshop will be followed by a reception and dinner program featuring Gary Glassman, CPA. The increased distribution of over-the-counter pet care products is changing the veterinary market. The dinner and evening program are sponsored by Elanco Animal Health and there is no charge to attend. The dinner program is RACE approved for one Management CEU.
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Iowa Veterinarians Who Inspect Swine for Show or Exhibition
In 2011 the Iowa Legislature changed Iowa law relating to exhibition of swine in Iowa. There are application and reporting requirements and a requirement that a veterinarian inspect swine at the exhibition. Applications and electronic reporting spreadsheets are available at the by clicking HERE.
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U. S. Dairy Farmers Care
Merck Animal Health is pleased to announce the availability of a new advocacy video called “U.S. Dairy Farmers Care.” It showcases U.S. dairy farmers and their commitment to animal care, the environment, local communities and consumers.
Click HERE for the three-minute video that includes more than 20 facts about the dairy industry, such as information about animal care, the carbon footprint of dairying, the financial impact of dairies on their local economies and the industry’s role in feeding the world. Watch this video to learn how U.S. dairy farmers care for their cows. Treating their cows like family, farmers ensure Americans receive delicious, safe, and nutritious dairy products. Thanks to advancements in genetics, nutrition and animal care, U.S. dairy farmers are able to produce 65% more milk with 1/3 of the cows, all while reducing dairy's carbon footprint. Support U.S. dairy farmers. For more information email Info@DairyFarmersCare.com.
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New AVMA Waste Disposal Microsite Answers Veterinary Questions
Hazardous waste disposal, safe drug disposal, federal and state regulations, environmental impacts—these are just a few of the day-to-day challenges veterinarians must address in order to be legally compliant as well as good citizens. To help veterinarians deal with the complex waste disposal issues, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has launched a Waste Disposal microsite. More
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On Farm Euthanasia of Cattle
The Iowa State University Extension Service has published a brochure entitled "On Farm Euthanasia of Cattle". More
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