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11 Feb

Posted at 11:21h in Disease updates
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The following information was distributed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture on February 10, 2022.  The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in a commercial turkey flock in Indiana.  This is the first confirmed case of HPAI in commercial poultry in the United States since 2020.  In January 2022, USDA confirmed the detection of HPAI in wild birds in South Carolina and has published all detections of HPAI in wild birds on this...

04 Feb

Posted at 12:32h in Legislative
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The Colorado Veterinary Practice Act is one step closer to being continued until 2033 following a report made to the House Agriculture, Livestock, and Water Committee at the state capitol. CVMA President Ashley Ackley, DVM, Practice Act Task Force Chair Michelle Larsen, DVM, CVMA lobbyist Leo Boyle, and CVMA CEO Diane Matt represented CVMA during the committee hearing on Monday, January 31. Representative Karen McCormick, DVM, chair of the committee and CVMA member, led the introduction of the draft bill during the committee process. The draft bill with amendments was moved forward...

28 Jan

Posted at 13:38h in Legislative
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Many CVMA veterinarians have expressed concern over the past year about the comments and behavior of State Board of Veterinary Medicine member Ms. Ellen Kessler. As background information, the governor appointed Ms. Kessler, a self-described animal rights activist with an active social media presence, to the open public-at-large position on the State Board of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. On January 19, 2022 Ms. Kessler made the news for comments made on social media regarding Colorado's ranching community. CVMA received news on January 24 that Ms. Kessler has resigned from the state board....

27 Jan

Posted at 14:39h in Legislative
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CVMA is seeking member input on the concept of a "veterinary professional associate" (VPA) in Colorado. CSU's College of Veterinary Medicine is considering developing a degree program for a Master's of Veterinary Clinical Care (MVCC). Graduates would be considered "veterinary professional associates" and would represent a mid-level practitioner in between veterinary technicians and veterinarians. The role of a VPA would be similar to a physician’s assistant in the human medical profession. A VPA would work under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian who would have the authority to delegate diagnosis, initiation...

21 Jan

Posted at 12:56h in Disease updates
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The following information was distributed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture on January 18, 2022.  The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic Eurasian H5 avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild American wigeon in Colleton County, South Carolina. This is the first confirmed case of HPAI in the United States since 2020, when an isolated case of highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza was diagnosed in a commercial poultry flock in South Carolina. See the full announcement from USDA...

21 Jan

Posted at 12:50h in Legislative
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2021 was a BIG year for Colorado’s veterinary professionals with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). DORA completed both a sunset review of the Veterinary Practice Act and the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, and a sunrise review requested by the Colorado Association of Veterinary Technicians. Both CACVT and CVMA are pleased that DORA’s sunset review recommends that the Veterinary Practice Act be renewed for 11 years, and that the DORA sunrise review report found that “consumers and patients rely heavily on the actions of veterinary technicians” and that a regulatory...

31 Dec

Posted at 10:09h in CVMA news
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Our thoughts are with the communities affected by the fires in Boulder County, particularly the more than 35,000 people who have been forced to evacuate their homes. Looking to help, or in need of help yourself? CVMA has compiled a list of resources for the Colorado veterinary community. For those looking to help Thank you to all of our veterinarians who have reached out offering to help animal and human victims of the Boulder fires. If you're looking for ways to help, here's where you can start: Have donations of veterinary services such...

10 Dec

Posted at 13:22h in CVMA news
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CVMA was pleased to recognize its 2021 award winners and Life Membership awardees during the virtual annual CVMA membership meeting held December 5. Thank you to all of our exceptional members for your outstanding work and service to the veterinary community -- cheers to you! Veterinarian of the Year: Matt Fordham, DVM CVMA recognizes Dr. Matt Fordham as the 2021 CVMA Veterinarian of the Year. Dr. Fordham, owner of Tall Grass Animal Hospital, is a veterinarian who has set a true example of what it means to lead in a practice...

10 Dec

Posted at 08:09h in Sponsored
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This is a paid sponsored content article from Simmons and Associates - Intermountain. The veterinary profession is experiencing rapid growth in the corporate market.  The allure is obvious – the highest dollar, relief from ownership stress, and they won’t change anything! It’s understandable why so many are capitalizing on this boom! Before you sign, be sure to do your research and ask the right questions.  Although it may a dream offer, you could still be leaving a lot on the table. Here are areas to consider when reviewing any corporate offer: Are you a...

19 Nov

Posted at 11:45h in Legislative
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Many veterinarians in Colorado may be aware that the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act underwent a sunset review by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) and will be up for renewal by the state legislature in 2022. On October 15, 2021, DORA released a report with key findings and recommendations from its sunset review process. DORA’s recommendations will be presented to the state legislature in mid-January and will become the basis for a bill that revises the veterinary practice to be introduced in the Colorado House of Representatives. In the report, DORA made the...

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