Association http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association RSS Feed for Association en-us Thu, 16 May 2013 16:40:04 GMT Bill would ease controlled substances law for veterinarians http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association/Bill-would-ease-controlled-substances-law-for-veterinarians-207729121.html The Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act will enable veterinarians to legally use certain drugs away from their practice facility. John Maday named NIAA’s Advocate for Animal Agriculture http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association/John-Maday-Named-NIAAs-Advocate-for-Animal-Agriculture-204325591.html John Maday, managing editor for Drovers/CattleNetwork, was presented the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s Advocate for Animal Agriculture award April 16 at the organization’s annual conference in Louisville, Ky. Livestock Disaster Protection Act introduced in the House http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association/Livestock-Disaster-Protection-Act-introduced-in-the-House-203476531.html The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) supports the efforts of Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) in introducing legislation that would provide a safety net for livestock owners across the nation. AVMA lauds action on bill to amend Controlled Substance Act http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association/AVMA-lauds-action-on-bill-to-amend-Controlled-Substance-Act-203228201.html The legislation will make it possible for veterinarians to legally provide complete care to their animal patients. Online short course offers overview of immune system, vaccines http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association/Online-short-course-offers-overview-of-immune-system-vaccines-203218761.html The new course “Introduction to Immunology and Principles of Vaccination” is designed for individuals working in animal health who want an overview of the immune system and how vaccines work. AVC honors Apley http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association/AVC-honors-Apley-203008331.html The Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) last week honored Mike Apley, DVM, PhD, DACVCP, with its annual Distinguished Service Award, citing his dedicated service to the organization and the beef industry overall. Geni Wren joins AABP in communications role http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association/Geni-Wren-joins-AABP-in-communications-role-201477301.html The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) announces the hiring of Geni Wren in its newly created position of Communications Specialist. NIAA conference features FMD symposium http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association/NIAA-conference-features-FMD-symposium-201314941.html The upcoming annual conference of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) in Louisville, Kentucky will feature presentations and discussions of animal-health topics, followed by a symposium focused on foot and mouth disease (FMD). Wisconsin vets exempt from prescription program http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association/Wisconsin-vets-exempt-from-prescription-program-198832641.html WVMA applauds Gov. Scott Walker for signing 2013 Wisconsin Act 3, exempting Wisconsin veterinarians from the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. AVMA veterinary compensation, business measures reports available http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/association/AVMA-veterinary-compensation-business-measures-reports-available-198790651.html The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently released two reports that offer data on the veterinary medical profession—the 2013 Report on Veterinary Compensation and the 2013 Report on Veterinary Practice Business Measures.