Music City Veterinary Conference         

Early Registration Deadline is February 8

Hotel Group Rate Cutoff is February 6

Andrew Beardow, DVM-Small Animal

Marc Bercovitch, DVM-Endocrinology

Byron Blagburn, DVM-Small Animal

Shawn Bolton, DVM-USDA Accreditation

Andrew Claude, DVM-Anesthesia

Britt Conklin, DVM-Large Animal

Tim Crowe, DVM-Disaster Relief and Response

Stephen DiBartola, DVM-Fluid Therapy

Todd Duenckel, DVM-USDA Accreditation

Meagan Frazier, JD-Legislative Update

Barden Greenfield, DVM-Veterinary Dentistry

Dinah Jordan, DVM-Pharmacology

Louis Laratta, DVM-Ophthalmology

Marian Little, DVM-Equine Geriatric Care and EMS

RuthAnn Lobos, DVM-Nutrition

Shawn Messonnier, DVM-Practice Management

Bill Miller, DVM-Small Animal

David Pugh, DVM-Parasites and Nutrition

Todd Tams, DVM-Small Animal

Michele Rosenbaum, VMD-Small Animal

Lynne Seibert, DVM-Small Animal

Harley Sutton, DVM-USDA Accreditation

Heidi Ward, DVM-Cytology and Renal Disease

Jennifer Wardlaw, DVM-Orthopedics/Wound Care/Neutraceuticals

Doyle Watson, DVM-The Wonderful World of Profit/The Income Tax Impact of Your Practice and Real Estate

Wayne E. Wingfield, DVM-Disaster Relief and Response

Alice Wolf, DVM-Hot Topics in Feline Medicine

Entertainment at the Awards Banquet - Humorist Rik Roberts and Dr. Shawn Messonnier presenting his mentalist act.

Interviews for Veterinary and Veterinary Technician Graduates

If you are interested in hiring a veterinarian and/or veterinary technician or if you are a veterinary graduate or veterinary technician graduate, interviews will be scheduled during the MCVC on Sunday, March 3, from 8:00 am-3:00 pm.  Please contact the TVMA office at green.delo@gmail.com or 931-438-0070 for more information.

Rabies Antibody Titer Testing will be available at the 2013 MCVC, Saturday, March 2 from 7:30 am - 11:45 am. Cost of the test will be $45.00. Advanced registration is advised.

MCVC Lab Offerings 

• How to Get the Most Out of Your Underwater Treadmill-(J. Wardlaw)- Join us to learn about the theories and uses for the underwater treadmill with live hands on demonstrations.  You will see some special techniques and ways to adjust protocols for all your flexible needs.  Don't have a treadmill yet? Don't worry, many of our practical applications can be modified for land therapy or bathtub exercise as well.  The possibilities are endless.  There will be ample time to discuss specific questions on rehabilitation and the underwater treadmill from attendees.
• Oral Extraction Lab-(B. Greenfield)- This interactive lab addresses complicated extractions facing DVM's: Maxillary and mandibular canines, , maxillary 4th premolars and mandibular 1st molar teeth. Flap selection will be discusses as well. (DVM's Only)
• Technician Dental Lab- (B. Greenfield)- This lab will address radiographic positioning for dental x-rays as well as how to perform the proper periodontal cleaning, polishing and probing examination (Formerly called a dental).
• Emergency Procedures and New CPR Skills for Veterinary Technicians-Lab- (T. Crowe)- This lab will give technicians instruction on, Thoracentesis, a technique that applies to humans as well as dogs and cats, IV Catheter placement (various types - regular, Selinger wire technique, vascular access catheter followed by an internal catheter), intratracheal oxygen catheter placement; using an IV catheter and tracheotomy tube placement; after fashioning using an endotrachael tube. There will also be a demonstration and discussion on the new CPR guidelines.   All participants will learn how to perform interosseous needle (canulla) placement. This technique applies to all species. Intraosseous needles with 18 g needles will be used with 6 ml syringes. Each participant will need to bring a small stuffed animal to this lab.

Legislative News

Join Veterinarians from Across the State at Veterinary Day on the Hill  

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 27, 2013. TVMA is hosting "Veterinary Day on the Hill" which will be held at Legislative Plaza in Nashville. The purpose of the event is to educate legislators and their staffs about the veterinary profession and about how important veterinary medicine is in the protection of public health.  The Controlled Substance Database legislation is a perfect example of the importance of building relationships with our legislators.  They were willing to listen to the veterinarians about how the bill affected them and their practices and made changes to lessen the requirements for the veterinarians such as the requirement on checking the database.  This is only one example.  We want to keep building the relationships with all legislators and it is important for all of us to be involved.

We need as many veterinarians as possible to be there. In the past few years, advocacy has become one of the most, if not the most, important services you receive as a TVMA member. More legislation is being introduced each year which affects the veterinary profession and animal health. We're urging you to be a part of this event to let the legislators know that you are concerned about your profession, animals, and the public. Other health-related professionals have events such as ours and regularly have 100-300 of their members in attendance. Let's show the legislators that we are equally committed.

Here's how it will work:

• Contact the TVMA office at green.delo@gmail.com or 931-438-0070 to let us know you will be attending.
• Tabletops will be set up in a common area at Legislative Plaza and we will hand out materials with information about veterinary medicine and the specialties within the profession.
• You and other veterinarians will have the opportunity to meet and talk with legislators and their staffs with the purpose of building relationships.  TVMA staff will be setting up the appointments.  If there is a legislator that you would like to visit, please notify TVMA staff in advance.
• A goody bag for the legislators will be delivered to the legislators' offices.
• The scheduled time is from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. If you are unable to attend the entire time, come for a couple of hours.
• We need veterinarians from all districts.

Wear your work apparel and bring your business cards.

We know all veterinarians cannot attend, but please plan for at least one veterinarian from your practice to be in attendance.

Those planning to attend, please send an email to Deloris at green.delo@gmail.com.

Let's show the legislators how serious we are about our profession and join us on February 27! 

Regulatory News

Tennessee Food Safety Task Force Conference

You are invited to attend the Spring 2013 Conference of the Tennessee Food Safety Task Force, "Local Food Trends, Initiatives and Food Safety" to be held May 1 at Ellington Agricultural Center, Nashville.  Topics will include adding value through farmers markets, direct marketing beef, agritourism, regulatory framework and local food safety concerns, food safety research update and more.  For more information, visit  www.foodsafetytaskforce.org.

FDA Hears Comments from AVMA, Key Stakeholders on Pharmacy Compounding Changes   

 In response to the recent fungal meningitis outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held meetings with stakeholder groups last month to hear comments on its proposed framework to change pharmacy compounding regulations. Read more...

Tennessee Food Safety Task Force Conference

Practice News 

UTCVM News

UTCVM Open House April 20   

Veterinary College Offers Conference for Horse Owners  

Since a good horse owner is an educated horse owner, the day is dedicated to the health and management of the horse. The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) will host  Management Strategies in Equine Health Care Saturday, February 23, 2013. Topics include parasite control, equine first aid, viral diseases, equine arthritis, pre-purchase examinations, nutrition, and metabolic diseases. Read More...

Animal-assisted Therapy Program to Hold Meeting for Potential Volunteers in Cleveland

A free informational meeting for those interested in becoming volunteers with Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (HABIT), an animal-assisted therapy program, will be held at the Cleveland Public Library in Cleveland, Tennessee, Tuesday, February 12, 2013, from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Read more...

Equine Expansion at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center

AVMA News

The AVMA turns 150 years old in 2013, and it's time to celebrate! We've got events planned throughout the year, and we hope you'll join us as we look back at the advancements made in the past 150 years and look forward to what the next 150 years will bring.   AVMA has published a 150th anniversary 

commemorative book.  You may order a copy of the coffee table book or download the e-book version when it is available. Read more...

 

There is nothing average about AVMA's Future Leaders Program. It is a life-changing, meaningful experience for its graduates. Read more...

AVMA Seeks Member Comments on all its Professional Policies  

Dates to Remember 

Classifieds    

Radiography equipment for sale: MinXray 903 type B-85(110 volt unit), 35-90 kvp,1997 model, in house never been moved except for servicing, and the table as well. A double view box, safelight, film bin and some film, Green (400) cassettes, (3 )14 x 17 and(2) 24 x 30. afp mini med automatic processor and a brand new one that we use for parts, still has brand new cartridges. $4000 or BO. Contact Geoff Evetts 615-666-7350 if any questions...was in service till December of 2011.. also have old vetscan chemistry machine.

Motivated Seller, Price Reduced!! Make an Offer!!!
Good Equipment for Sale:

• Bowie 4ft Crown II vet box,good condition, refrigerator, hot/cold water, day/night heater, purchased new in 2008, $4,000 obo
• Abaxis Vetscan 2-Chemistrymachine, comes with hardshell carrying case for portable ambulatory use. Well maintained and like new. Equine or small animal use, $3,000 obo
• Engler Son-Mate DentalScaler/Polisher, minimal use, $700
• Ultrasource Siui CTS-2000VUltrasound, 5mHz Linear Probe, $3,000 obo
• Destron Fearing EIDandMicrochip Reader, DTR4 model, brand new in box, $500

Call Dr. Jim Little, 931-510-9980 cell