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Welcome to the
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association
CVMA Fall Leadership Conference 2008
November 7–9, 2008
Marriott Denver West — Golden, CO
CVMA will hold its Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) in Golden, Colorado on November 7–9, 2008. All CVMA members are invited to attend in order to help mold the future of the organization by exploring issues of importance to the profession and the association, identifying desired outcomes, and developing recommendations for board consideration.
CVMA leadership conferences are always informative events, and this one will be no exception. FLC attendees will earn three CE credits – BONUS, no charge! – and will help shape the course of CVMA and organized veterinary medicine. This FLC, complimentary to CVMA members, is going to be especially engaging and energetic, on the topic of Damages for pet loss – where is public policy going?
For the complete conference details, a schedule, and RSVP form, click here. Please fax your response to the CVMA office at your earliest convenience – but not later than Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
Medical Massage for Animals: Canine Course
This course leads the way in bringing medical massage to the veterinary arena. Medical massage targets conditions based on a veterinarian’s diagnosis; it involves specific techniques with the goal of producing measurable responses from the patient. Click here to learn more about Medical Massage for Animals.
Mandatory Animal Cruelty Statute: An Issue Briefing
In conjunction with the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, the Animal Assistance Foundation, and the Denver District Attorney's Office, CVMA has prepared an issue brief for veterinarians regarding Colorado's statute for mandatory reporting of animal cruelty and animal fighting. The issue briefing was mailed to all Colorado veterinarians in January; it is also available via a link on CVMA's Animal Cruelty issues page, where you'll find a number of other resources regarding animal cruelty and animal fighting.
AVMA Provides Resources on Animal Microchipping
The AVMA has released two resources on microchipping of animals: a backgrounder and answers to frequently asked questions. The backgrounder provides information on microchip types and standards, and the benefits and challenges of using the devices. The frequently asked questions include what a microchip is, how it is implanted into an animal, and what type of information it contains. Topics also addressed include whether implanted microchips cause cancer and whether the benefits of microchipping outweigh the risks. You can also click here for more information about microchipping in Colorado.
Legal Consents for Veterinary Practices: CVMA Members Can Take Advantage of a Discount!
Legal Consents for Veterinary Practices, by James F. Wilson, DVM, JD, is a valuable reference for any veterinary practice: the book contains detailed information on the importance and use of consent forms, and also features examples of 72 forms. In addition, a CD provided with the book includes the forms in electronic form so they can be customized for individual practices. CVMA members, enjoying a 15% discount on the purchase price of the book, pay only $99 each (plus $5 S&H for each copy). For more information on the book, visit http://www.pvmc.net and click on the "Publications" tab; to order the book, simply download the order form located here!
Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs
CVMA and the Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society (DAVMS) have joined several other animal health, care, and control groups in forming the Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs. The Coalition has tackled issues such as dangerous dogs and breed-specific legislation in Colorado (including laws that ban pit bulls). Read more about the Coalition’s efforts here.
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