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TVMA News
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Employer Mandated Employee Notification Due Oct. 1.
The TVMA webinars "Healthcare Reform and how it affects small businesses" presented timely important information benefiting every member. In a continuing effort to keep TVMA members informed of requirements and developments the following is recommended reading.
With the recent employer mandate delay, some businesses might be overlooking the requirement to provide a notice to employees about health insurance coverage that may be available through a public exchange. Employers must provide a notice to each employee, regardless of plan enrollment status or part-time or full-time status, by Oct. 1. Read more...
Upcoming Webinars Free to Members
Changes in Healthcare for Employees - Monday, September 16, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
Changes in Healthcare for Employees (repeat) - Monday, September 23, 7:00 pm - Click here to register
The recording of the Savvy Social Security Planning webinar and the PowerPoint notes are now available on the TVMA website in the members-only section.
TVMA Creates Members-only Group on Facebook
TVMA has created a members-only group on Facebook in order for members to learn more about their fellow colleagues/members and to become more informed of TVMA events. One of our goals is to create an information network where members can all bounce around ideas, cases (if you wish to do so), as well as new treatments and therapies that you may be using that have been successful. We look forward to many of you joining this page with the hopes of becoming more connected as members of TVMA.
DEA clarifies phenylpropanolamine tracking
Earlier this year, there were rumors in a few states that veterinarians were required to track or log their phenylpropanolamine (PPA) sales, just like pharmacists do for pseudoephedrine sales (per the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act). In response, the AVMA contacted the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to learn that the rules that dictate a pharmacist's tracking of pseudoephedrine sales do not apply to veterinary sales of PPA. This is because PPA is a prescription drug, and the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act only applies to certain nonprescription drug products. Read more...
Mark your Calendars
2014 Music City Veterinary Conference
February 28-March 2, 2014
Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville SE/Murfreesboro
Speakers confirmed at this time include:
Todd Archer, DVM-Cushings Disease (Endocrinology), Hemathology Immunology
Bonnie Barr, DVM-Neonatal Disorders
Byron Blagburn, MS-Zoonosis
Wade Burton, DVM-Heartworms
Richard Ford, DVM-Rabies
Meagan Frazier, J.D.-Legislative Update
Eric Garcia-Social Media
John Godbold, Jr., DVM-Laser Therapy
Jim Humphries, DVM-Leadership Skills/Training
Jennifer Johnson, VMD-Laser Therapy
Kenneth Kwochka, DVM-Dermatology
Teresa Lightfoot, DVM-Exotic Medicines
Nancy Loes, DVM-Supplements
Ernest Rogers, DVM-Forensic Medicine
Sheri Ross, DVM-Urinary
Margi Sirius, PhD-Urinalysis, Brain and Spinal Injuries and Drugs of Abuse
Mike Stewart-Keynote Address
Preston Stubbs, DVM-Surgical Related Topics
And much more to come
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AVMA News
Deadline near for comments on guidelines for humane slaughter
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is requesting member comments on a draft version of the AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals, and reminds member veterinarians that the deadline on this comment period is September 30. The Panel on Humane Slaughter developed the guidelines to help veterinarians minimize pain and distress in hooved animals, poultry, rabbits, and fish prior to and during slaughter. The document describes what conditions and actions the panel found to be appropriate, starting with the arrival of animals at a slaughter facility, and it includes details on regulations, oversight, training, facility design, animal movement, and slaughter techniques.
Species-specific information is included, as is guidance on religious and ritual slaughter.
"An AVMA panel has put together these draft guidelines on human slaughter, but this is just the first step in the approval process," explains Dr. Gail Golab, director of the AVMA Animal Welfare Division. "We need our members to come forward and offer their informed, professional, scientific and sensitive comments on these draft guidelines so we can incorporate their input and produce final guidelines that reflect the combined wisdom and expertise included in our association."
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UTCVM News
Grand Opening of Equine & Farm Animal Hospitals Set for September 21 - The general public is invited to join us for the Grand Opening of the Farm Animal Hospital, Equine Hospital and Equine Performance and Rehabilitation Center at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center on the agricultural campus. The free event will be held at the UT Veterinay Medical Center at 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. A ribbon cutting will take place at 11:30 AM. Read more...
The UTCVM White Coat Ceremony was held recently to welcome the Class of 2017. TVMA is pleased to provide the white coats for the students. Students, we wish you the very best as you study to become a veterinarian!
 
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Recalls
Pet Food Recall for Iams and Eukanuba
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily recalled specific lots of dry pet food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These lots were distributed in the United States and represent roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of annual production. No Salmonella
-related illnesses have been reported to date in association with these product lots.
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Dates to Remember
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- Sept 8 - Pet Memorial Day and PAWt-luck Dinner - UTCVM
- Sept 8-10 - AHS 2013 Triennial Heartworm Symposium, New Orleans
- Sept 28-29 - SWVS, San Antonio
- Oct 12-13 - The East Tennessee Veterinary Conference, Gatlinburg
- Nov 22-24 - Mid-South Regional Veterinary Conference, Tunica, MS
- Feb 28-Mar 2, 2014 - MCVC
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Classifieds
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