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29 Jul

Posted at 10:14h in The watering bowl
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By Curtis Crawford, DVM | CVMA Past President  Times have changed since I was a teenager. The innocence of my upbringing was brought to light this past spring when I went out to one of my favorite ranches to fertility test their bull battery. As I pulled into the corral, I was greeted by the regular group of hands as they ambled over to check out the fresh pastries I often bring whenever I come out for herd work. These guys were 60 miles from the nearest donut shop and appreciated a...

27 Jul

Posted at 13:39h in Disease updates
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The following information was distributed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture on July 1, 2022.  The Colorado State Veterinarian’s office has confirmed a case of anthrax in a beef cattle herd in Sedgwick County. The case was confirmed at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on July 23, 2022 after the producer had seven acute deaths in the herd. A second positive case in a nearby beef herd was confirmed positive on Tuesday July 26, 2022. These are the first confirmed cases of anthrax in cattle in Colorado since 2012. Anthrax can occur...

06 Jul

Posted at 12:37h in Disease updates
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The following information was distributed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture on July 1, 2022.  The Colorado Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian’s Office was recently notified of an equine neurologic case in Weld county. The State Veterinarian’s Office has been collaborating with the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, the Colorado Horse Park, and private practicing veterinarians involved in the case. The horse was on site for an event at the Colorado Horse Park from June 22 until June 25, 2022 before returning to its home in Weld County. Two...

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,...

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