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26 May

Posted at 16:43h in Animal Health, Continuing Education
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Equine Asthma: Updates on Evidence Based Therapy Erin M Beasley DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LAIMUniversity of GeorgiaLarge Animal Medicine Objectives This session will briefly review the case-definition and typical work-up required to make a diagnosis of Equine Asthma. Interpretation of cytology and culture of lower airway samples will be discussed. The majority of the session will focus on treatment and management strategies that are evidence-based with provision of case examples to illustrate these strategies. 2016 ACVIM Consensus Statement- A brief summaryAsthma, a human medical term to describe the constellation of symptoms including; shortness of breath, a...

22 May

Posted at 13:03h in GVMA News, Industry News, Practice Management
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Rules and Regs Update: Compounded Drug Preparations Read: Rule 480-11-.02.  The GVMA advocated for change in what Emergency Dispensing means in the rules of the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.  As of May 24, 2023, "Emergency Dispensing" shall mean no more than a 10-day supply dispensed for an urgent condition to an animal patient by a licensed veterinarian with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship when timely access to a compounding pharmacy is not available – this is a change from the previous rule that only allowed a 96-hours supply to be dispensed.  In the...

19 May

Posted at 13:38h in DEIB, Practice Management
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APSA Headshot Shoot. Chicago IL. April 6, 2019. Photo by Andrew Collings. Dr. Greena Kim University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine Graduate2022 Recipient of the Diversity is No Adversity scholarship "I believe equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is vital for our profession to grow and evolve to reflect the ever-changing population of the United States. Creating a sense of belonging for under-represented minority veterinarians, students, and technicians will ultimately lead to a thriving veterinary profession as a whole, allowing us all to perform our best as we care for all animals big...

18 May

Posted at 10:38h in Animal Health, One Health
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Tick-Borne Disease; Emerging Risk and Patient Management  Richard B. Ford, DVM, MSDiplomate ACVIM and (Hon) ACVPMEmeritus Professor of MedicineNorth Carolina State University  In August 2013, preliminary results from 3 complementary studies conducted through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that approximately 300,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year, a significant increase from 2012 estimates of 30,000 reported cases. Of reported cases, 96% occurred in 13 states, particularly the northeastern U.S. and Upper Midwest; this distribution did not change from 2012 to 2013.1  What’s more, cases...

04 May

Posted at 18:10h in Wellness
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As we observe Mental Health Month this May, the GVMA would like to take a moment to acknowledge the heavy mental and emotional load that veterinarians carry in this field. In partnership with mental health experts, we are committed to promoting awareness and providing resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of veterinary professionals. According to a recent survey conducted by the AVMA, 1 in 6 veterinarians have considered suicide, and the rate of suicide among veterinary professionals is 2-3.5 times higher than the general population. We recognize that many...

04 May

Posted at 17:51h in Emergency/Disaster, Practice Management
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Formulating a Written Clinic Disaster Plan  by Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC)  In order to establish a complete disaster plan for your veterinary practice you will first need to have a team of dedicated personnel. It may be that the veterinary clinic requires all employees to be involved in some way in the disaster plan, or it may be volunteer or incentives may be given. The more people involved, the faster the plan will likely become established. How involved you want your plan to be is entirely up to you. Perhaps your clinic...

03 May

Posted at 15:29h in Wellness
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View Employee Newsletter (MAY 2023) View Supervisor Newsletter (MAY 2023) Complimentary Online Seminar Are You a Good Listener? Conversation is a two-way activity, and listening is a very important part to ensure good and effective communication. By listening effectively, you will gain new perspective and useful information, and it will help you to understand people and their needs. This session will discuss the benefit of being a good listener and share some practical tips on how to be a better and good listener at work and at home. You do not need to register in...

26 Apr

Posted at 13:53h in Continuing Education
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Provides 6 Medical CE Credits Sponsored by the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association and University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. The GVMA is delighted to bring a robust series of webinars for all veterinarians, covering multiple species that mixed animal practitioners encounter, with two webinars focused on exploring solutions to the challenges that mixed animal practitioners face.We know large animal emergencies tend to happen when you want to sit down and take care of business. This series is designed to fit conveniently into your busy, on the road schedule - you'll have...

25 Apr

Posted at 16:29h in Animal Health
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What does the FDA do? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating animal drugs, feeds/foods, devices, and most animal health products. Makes sure animal drugs are safe, effective, labeled, packaged, and appropriately made. If the drug is for a food-producing animal (e.g., cattle, swine, chickens), the center makes sure food products made from treated animals—meat, milk, and eggs—are safe for people to eat;Provides education about regulated products to the public, veterinary professions, animal producers, and the animal health industry;Monitors animal food and medicated feed for safety;Tracks reported quality concerns...

19 Apr

Posted at 14:33h in Uncategorized
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Talking About Heartworm: We know preventives are important, but do our clients know as well?   Andrew R. Moorhead, DVM, MS, Ph.D., Dip. ACVM  Heartworm infection can be life threatening. As with many parasites, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Due to the pathologic changes that occur due to heartworm infection, as well as the associated cost of treatment, prevention of heartworm is a necessity, not a luxury. Convincing clients of this necessity in the age of the internet, coupled with reports of lack of efficacy, has created challenges...

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