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1. Veterinary Feed Directives: Taking Action
GlobalVetLINK Press Release
March 28, 2016
GlobalVetLINK (GVL�) is hosting a free webinar titled, "Veterinary Feed Directives: Taking Action" on April 19 at 12 p.m. CDT. This one-hour session is ideal for veterinarians, feed industry personnel and producers responsible for handling VFDs and those interested in learning what steps they can take now to prepare for the changes in veterinary oversight of commonly used antibiotics, effective January 2017. This webinar also offers one hour of RACE Certified Continuing Education (CE) credit.
"We've been involved with Veterinary Feed Directives for over 10 years and have worked closely with regulatory, biopharma and veterinary partners to ensure an easy and efficient means to managing VFD records," explains Kaylen Henry, product manager at GVL. "We believe that now is the time for industry stakeholders to come together to learn about the rule, develop relationships and put processes in place to ensure a smooth transition on January 1st, 2017."
Veterinary Feed Directives: Taking Action
Date: April 19, 2016
Time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
Topics Covered & Presenters:
Veterinary Feed Directive - Industry Concerns & Challenges - Richard Sellers, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Education, American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)
Vet Responsibilities & VCPR - Christine Hoang, DVM, MPH, CPH, Assistant Director, Division of Animal and Public Health, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Action Plan - Prepare Now for Jan. 1 - Kaylen Henry, Product Manager, GlobalVetLINK
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2. Dr. Charles Broaddus selected as Virginia State Veterinarian
Augusta Free Press
March 28, 2016
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently selected Dr. Charles C. Broaddus as State Veterinarian and Director of the Division of Animal and Food Industry Services. He will begin his new duties May 11.
Dr. Broaddus came to VDACS in 2009 as Program Manager of the Office of Veterinary Services. Prior to joining the Agency, he worked in private practice and in academia. His undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Virginia, and he holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M) degree from Auburn University, where he also completed a dairy internship. He also holds a PhD in veterinary clinical sciences from Oklahoma State University, where he completed a theriogenology residency (animal reproduction).
Broaddus is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association's Council on Public Health and Veterinary Regulatory Medicine, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, the Virginia Academy of Food Animal Practitioners, and is a member of several committees of the United States Animal Health Association. He currently serves in the Army Reserves, Veterinary Corps.
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3. NOTICE: February 2016 Monthly Scrapie Report is Available
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Bulletin
March 28, 2016
The monthly report for the National Scrapie Eradication Program for February 2016 is now available. The monthly reports are available in both PowerPoint and PDF formats.
PowerPoint Monthly Report
PDF Monthly Report
[ https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_diseases/scrapie/downloads/monthly_scrapie_report.pdf ]
Highlights of the February 2016 Report
Two additional cases of classical scrapie were confirmed in sheep between February 15 and March 15. This brings the total number of positive animals in FY 2016 to 12.
One additional source flock was designated in February 2016, bringing the total to one new infected and three source flocks designated in FY 2016.
No positive goat cases have been reported in FY 2016.
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4. Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board reviews rules
By Chris Kick
FarmandDairy.com
March 28, 2016
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board reviewed its first four chapters of animal care during an administrative meeting March 23.
The board has reviewed its standards each year since they were finalized, in 2011, to consider new science and potential industry changes.
The chapters reviewed include euthanasia, civil penalties, general considerations and definitions, and disabled and distressed livestock.
"Primarily, the rules have stood as they were adopted early on, but nevertheless, we are required by statute to do this (review)," said Dave Glauer, technical writer, and a past state veterinarian.
During the review of euthanasia rules, Glauer said there have been times in the past year, when western states needed to conduct mass euthanasia in order to control avian influenza, and to fulfill U.S. Department of Agriculture requirements for euthanazing affected birds.
But he said that Ohio's standard appears to fit within that definition.
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5. BLM Launches Scoping on Checkerboard Wild Horse Removal
By Edited Press Release
TheHorse.com
March 28, 2016
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Rock Springs, Wyoming, Field Office is proposing to remove all wild horses from the so-called "checkerboard lands" within and outside of the Great Divide Basin, Salt Wells Creek, and Adobe Town herd management areas (HMAs). Wild horses located within the BLM solid block lands of the HMAs will not be gathered.
Population surveys from 2015 indicate there are approximately 232 wild horses on checkerboard lands within the Great Divide Basin HMA, approximately 242 wild horses on checkerboard lands within the Salt Wells Creek HMA, and approximately 26 wild horses in the checkerboard lands within the Adobe Town HMA. The wild horse populations on the checkerboard lands exceed the limits set forth in the 2013 Consent Decree.
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6. Farm animal care in spotlight at Livestock Care Conference [Canada]
By Krissa Welshans
Feedstuffs
March 28, 2016
Pushing the pace of progress through enhanced collaboration and engagement was a central focus as speakers, farmers and a cross-section of industry stakeholders gathered March 22-23 in Olds, Alb., for the Livestock Care Conference, hosted by Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC).
"There are a number of reasons to support farm animal care," Oneil Carlier, minister of Alberta Agriculture & Forestry, told the 160 attendees. "Top of the list is that it's the right thing to do."
AFAC provides a coordinated approach for all areas of livestock production to work together to advance and promote responsible livestock care.
"Working in a spirit of collaboration is what AFAC has always been about. This is what we will continue with our increasingly broad and diverse membership," Dr. Angela Greter, AFAC executive director, said. "At the same time, we have taken important steps forward with an updated organizational structure and renewed approaches for the future."
Greter said part of AFAC's role is to provide a hub for two-way communication and engagement both within and outside the industry, including with consumers. "There has been a lot of progress in a number of areas in farm animal care. We are looking forward to building on this foundation," she added.
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