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30 Jun

Posted at 14:34h in The watering bowl
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In our Profiles in Veterinary Medicine column, CVMA President Ashley Ackley, DVM profiles a well-loved CVMA member who has made a lasting impact on countless veterinarians in Colorado.  By Ashley Ackley, DVM (CVMA President 2021-2022) Do you ever think about who inspires you in your veterinary career? Is there someone out there that reminds you of the “why” behind your professional choices? If you’ve ever met Dr. Randa Macmillan, you remember her infectious smile and her laugh, which carries through any room. Randa is one of the most enthusiastic people you will ever meet, especially...

30 Jun

Posted at 13:16h in Disease updates
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The following information was distributed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture on June 21, 2022.  The Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office has received confirmation that a horse in Pueblo County tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). Samples from the horse initially tested positive at the Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on June 2, 2022. A second sample was collected and the EIA-positive results were confirmed by the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory on June 14, 2022. The horse had been moved to the Pueblo county premises two weeks prior and was...

24 Jun

Posted at 12:09h in Disease updates
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The following information was distributed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture on June 24, 2022.  On June 22, 2022, the Colorado Agricultural Commission met to discuss an Emergency Rule on poultry shows that is set to expire on June 30, 2022. The Commission approved the recommendation of the Commissioner of Agriculture and State Veterinarian to let the current rule expire without promulgating a follow-up emergency rule. On March 30, 2022, the Commissioner of Agriculture adopted the rule, which suspends all poultry shows, including meets, sales, swaps, and competitions, as a result...

09 Jun

Posted at 11:45h in Legislative
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Updated August 10, 2022 The 2022 Colorado Veterinary Practice Act (HB22-1235) was signed by Governor Polis on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The updated Veterinary Practice Act went into effect on Wednesday, August 10 at 12:01 am. Read the full bill summary here. What are the changes to the Veterinary Practice Act? Colorado's new Veterinary Practice Act went into effect on August 10, 2022. There are portions of the act that will go into effect at a later date -- these portions are noted below. Continues the veterinary practice act for 11 more years...

19 May

Posted at 14:21h in CVMA news
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Congratulations to the following CVMA members for their new positions on the CVMA Board of Directors for 2022-2023! The nominees were put forth by the CVMA Nominating Committee in late April; no other candidates were put forth by CVMA members during the petition period, and the candidates are now declared winners of the election. The nominees will be formally installed and officially transition into their new roles at the CVMA Convention Awards Ceremony on September 30, 2022. Kelly Walsh, DVM | President-elect  A true Colorado native, Dr. Kelly Walsh earned her Bachelor of...

12 May

Posted at 08:39h in CVMA news
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CVMA member and Power of 10 alumni, Debbie Bodmer, DVM, passed away on May 2, 2022. Obituary We are heartbroken to announce the death of Deborah Donohue Bodmer on May 2, 2022, at age 59, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Debbie was an exceptional soul, who was an inexhaustible fount of much of the family knowledge and stories, which she’d gladly share over a coffee after baking all night for company. She held every relationship as important, making sure that all felt a deep sense of belonging. She was a beacon...

05 May

Posted at 13:57h in Legislative
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On to the Governor! On Thursday, May 5, the Veterinary Practice Act (HB 22-1235) Sunset Continue Regulation of Veterinary Practice, passed the third reading in the Colorado Senate, and began the last leg of its journey by moving to the Governor for signature. Three highly respected, thoughtful, and dedicated legislators have been working with CVMA to guide HB22-1235 through the 2022 legislative session. We invite Colorado veterinarians to extend warm thanks to these elected leaders. CVMA is very appreciative for the House of Representatives leadership of our prime sponsors Rep. Karen McCormick,...

29 Apr

Posted at 09:21h in Uncategorized
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CVMA and CACVT have been working on the Sunset Review of the veterinary practice act and the Sunrise Review for veterinary technicians since mid-2019. For roughly two years, meetings, briefings, conversations, coordination, testimony, and follow-up work on the veterinary practice act have occupied the leaders, members, and staff of both organizations. The end of the legislative session is near -- where do things stand now? Colorado’s 2022 Legislative Session began on January 12, 2022 and will end on May 11, 2022 – 120 days! The session is 93% complete — just 7%...

26 Apr

Posted at 14:16h in CVMA news
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The CVMA Nominating Committee has nominated the candidates below for roles on the CVMA Board of Directors for 2022-2023. In accordance with the CVMA Bylaws, the CVMA membership may put forth a candidate by petition with the signature of 2.5% of the voting DVM membership (or 40 members) within 14 days of this notice. If no alternative candidates are advanced by the petition process, CVMA Bylaws call for the CVMA secretary/treasurer to declare as winners the candidates identified by the Nominating Committee, and no election will be held. To put forth...

14 Apr

Posted at 17:40h in Uncategorized
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Compounding drugs is a critical tool for veterinarians, including compounding from bulk drug substances. While drugs compounded from bulk substances are considered to be unapproved, the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine recognizes that veterinarians need these compounded drugs. On April 13, 2022, the agency published final guidance describing the conditions or situations under which the FDA does not intend to take enforcement action against entities compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances. FDA has indicated that it will focus on education and stakeholder engagement before shifting resources...

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