Veterinarian

Focus group on veterinary pharmacovigilance reporting in aquaculture, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 22 November 2023, 10:00 (CET) to 22 November 2023, 17:00 (CET)

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Focus, Aquaculture, Veterinarian, Pharmacovigilance, Location, European Medicines Agency, Public, Knowledge, Agency, Environment

Date

Key Points: 
  • Date
    - Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 10:00 (CET) - 17:00 (CET)
    Location
    - European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
    Event summary
    The European Medicines Agency has a coordinating role in the EU pharmacovigilance system and operates services and processes to support veterinary pharmacovigilance activities.
  • This entails surveillance of adverse events, including lack of expected efficacy reported after veterinary medicinal products are used in practice, to safeguard animal and public health and the environment.
  • The Agency is hosting a Focus group meeting for veterinarians or other healthcare professionals on facilitating pharmacovigilance reporting of medicinal products used in aquaculture.
  • Registration
    Attendance is by invitation only.

EMA/FVE info session on restrictions for the use of certain antimicrobials in animals, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 23 May 2024, 15:00 (CEST) to 23 May 2024, 16:00 (CEST)

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Location, Public, Regulation, EMA, Human, Risk, AMR, Science, Veterinarian, Agency, WHO, Animal, Cisco Webex, Vaccine

During this session, participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts who contributed to the development of the available guidance.

Key Points: 
  • During this session, participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts who contributed to the development of the available guidance.
  • Registration
    Please register for the webinar using the below online form:
    EMA/FVE info session on restrictions for the use of certain antimicrobials in animals
    Please note this event will be recorded and published on the EMA website.
  • By registering for this event, you are consenting to EMA to process your personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
  • EMA's data protection notice below explains how personal data is processed by the Agency and via the tool Webex:

National Veterinary Association Calls on Federal Government to Address Severe Workforce Shortage

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Health, Attention, MNP, Social change, Federation, Patient, Public, Employment, Mental health, Research, Veterinary medicine, Social Development Canada, Human, Veterinarian, CVMA, Suicidal ideation, Investment, GDP, Parliament Hill, COPS, Animal, MNP LLP, Global News, ESDC

Establishment of a National Testing Centre for Internationally Educated Veterinarians Needed

Key Points: 
  • The veterinary profession in Canada faces pressing challenges that demand immediate attention from the federal government.
  • "Given the severe workforce shortage in our profession, Canada needs a veterinary workforce enhancement program that supports expansion and innovation of clinical teaching, training, and research to develop the next generation of veterinarians in response to societal demands."
  • The workforce shortage poses a significant threat to the veterinary profession and its ability to provide quality care for its patients and clients.
  • The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is the national and international voice for Canada's veterinarians, providing leadership and advocacy for veterinary medicine.

VPP Celebrates Milestone for Innovative Partnership Model, as 100th Associate Veterinarian Becomes Co-Owner

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Health, Veterinary, Pets, Consumer, Partnership, Veterinarian, Patient, VPP, Freedom, Veterinary medicine

Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) , the veterinary community revolutionizing vet practice ownership and support, is proud to announce that its 100th associate veterinarian has made the transition to clinic co-owner.

Key Points: 
  • Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) , the veterinary community revolutionizing vet practice ownership and support, is proud to announce that its 100th associate veterinarian has made the transition to clinic co-owner.
  • This major milestone underscores VPP’s enduring commitment to reshaping the veterinary industry by empowering doctors to take control of their own destiny through its innovative partnership model.
  • Since its inception in 2011, VPP has been at the forefront of redefining veterinary practice ownership by offering veterinarians a future that enables them to truly own their success.
  • VPP’s model is predicated on providing associates with opportunities to secure equity and achieve participatory ownership.

Triple-I: Dog-Related Injury Claim Payouts Hit $1.12 Billion in 2023

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Veterinary, Insurance, Pets, General Health, Health, Family, Professional Services, Consumer, Eating, Socialization, Personality, American Veterinary Medical Association, Walking, Biting, Education, Knowledge, Veterinarian, Dog, Safety, AVMA, Injury, Pain, Pet, Animal, State, Hunting

On a positive note, the average cost per claim decreased from $64,555 in 2022 to $58,545 in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • On a positive note, the average cost per claim decreased from $64,555 in 2022 to $58,545 in 2023.
  • “Education and training for owners and pets is key to keep everyone safe and healthy,” said Ruiz.
  • “It is important to recognize that any dog, including ones that are in the home, can bite or cause injury.
  • As we mark National Dog Bite Prevention Week, let's commit to increasing our understanding of the issue and taking proactive steps towards prevention.

Shield Your Herd: University Products Leads the Charge with Premier Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Cattle, Depression, Southeastern United States, Parasitism, Jaundice, Farmer, PDF, Pressure, Gland, Face, Abortion, Biting, Disease, Infection, Anaplasmosis, Tick, Anaplasma, Prescription, Death, Veterinarian, Fever, Needle, Blood, FDA, Animal, Vaccine

Rising Threat: Anaplasmosis Expands Across the U.S.

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  • Rising Threat: Anaplasmosis Expands Across the U.S.
    Anaplasmosis in cattle is primarily spread from the bites of infected ticks and horseflies.
  • "And despite widespread industry use, antibiotics were never meant to be a routine preventative cure," said Gene Luther from University Products.
  • And University Products' Anaplasmosis vaccine remains the optimal choice.
  • For more information on vaccine availability for ranchers and veterinarians, please contact University Products directly.

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Releases 2023 Numbers, Recapping a Year of Comprehensive Care

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital dedicated to the advancement of veterinary medicine, Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) announces its official 2023 numbers – recapping a year of comprehensive and compassionate care as New York City's only level 1 trauma center.

Key Points: 
  • "As New York City's only level 1 veterinary trauma center, we're honored to provide world-class, compassionate care to animals for over 110 years.
  • Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Senior Veterinarian in Oncology and the Director of Pet Health Information at Animal Medical Center, elaborated on the impact of charitable giving.
  • Later in 2024, the Animal Medical Center will see the opening of the newly expanded Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit and Medical Surgical Unit, with expected project completion in 2025.
  • With a team of 130+ veterinarians across more than 20 specialties, the Animal Medical Center provides world-class medical care to dogs, cats, and exotic pets and is open 365 days a year and operates 24/7.

Focus group on veterinary pharmacovigilance reporting in poultry, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 11 October 2023

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Focus, Focus group, Veterinarian, Pharmacovigilance, Location, European Medicines Agency, Public, Knowledge, Science, Animal, Agency, Environment, Poultry, Veterinary medicine

Date

Key Points: 
  • Date
    - Wednesday, 11 October 2023
    Location
    - European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
    Event summary
    The European Medicines Agency has a coordinating role in the EU pharmacovigilance system and operates services and processes to support veterinary pharmacovigilance activities.
  • This entails surveillance of adverse events, including lack of expected efficacy reported after veterinary medicinal products are used in practice, to safeguard animal and public health and the environment.
  • The Agency is hosting a Focus Group meeting with specialists in poultry veterinary science (veterinarians or other healthcare professionals) to facilitate reporting of adverse events.
  • This meeting is a follow-up to the 2016 focus group meeting held with EU veterinarians specialised in food-producing animals, on the promotion of pharmacovigilance reporting.

For National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 7-13), experts provide tips to prevent likelihood of bites

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Eating, Socialization, Health, Personality, Head, Education, American Veterinary Medical Association, Walking, Biting, Victoria Stilwell, Knowledge, Insurance Information Institute, News, Insurance, Veterinarian, Dog, Radio, Internet access, Safety, AVMA, Injury, Pet, Pain, Family, Animal, Parent, State, Vaccine

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest data from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 45% of U.S. households include a dog or dogs, for a total of 88 million canine companions in the United States. While the vast majority of these dogs will coexist peacefully with us, dog bites remain a serious public health risk, with more than 4.5 million people bitten each year in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • During National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 7-13), a coalition of veterinarians, animal behavior experts and insurance representatives are urging people to understand the risks dog bites pose to people and other pets, and to take steps to prevent bites from happening.
  • As we mark National Dog Bite Prevention Week, let's commit to increasing our understanding of the issue and taking proactive steps towards prevention.
  • To help protect young children from dog bites, the National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition is teaming up with the Center for Canine Behavior Studies to promote their new Be BiteSmartSM educational initiative.
  • For more information on preventing dog bites and National Dog Bite Prevention Week, visit AVMA.org/DogBitePrevention .

Cuddlytails Launches Game-Changing 24/7 Vet Chat Service: Affordable Pet Care Meets A.I. Excellence

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Walking, Communication, Social media, Artificial intelligence, A.I, Veterinarian, City, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Google Play, CMO, Pet industry

NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuddlytails, a nationwide leader in integrating A.I. technology with pet care, proudly launched its transformative 24/7 online vet-chat service. Connecting pet owners with vets around the clock, the latest expansion adds a significant new communication and care option for pet parents, allowing them to interact directly with a licensed veterinarian whenever they need. Offering both one-time chats and a monthly subscription option, the 24/7 service is available via the Cuddlytails app on Google Play and the App Store.

Key Points: 
  • technology with pet care, proudly launched its transformative 24/7 online vet-chat service.
  • "To offer a full suite of accessible pet care solutions for the modern pet owner.
  • And by introducing 24/7 online veterinary services at such an affordable rate, we're also breaking down financial barriers to quality pet healthcare.
  • For the latest info on events, pet meet-and-greets and more, follow Cuddlytails on social media: Facebook , X , Instagram .