IVMA
Communiqué
"Serving veterinarians for the benefit of animal and human health."
January 4, 2022
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IVMA Winter Conference - REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Join Us! February 9-10, 2022
Prairie Meadows Conference Center, Altoona, IA

We’re Back on Track with Winter Conference 2022! After offering Winter Conference 2021 virtually, we are excited to offer Winter Conference in person in 2022. Join us for the latest in continuing education presented by top veterinary speakers, vendor booths offering products and services for your practice and a chance to catch up with your veterinary colleagues.

February IVMA Networking/Job Fair
We know hiring veterinarians is challenging right now. We’d like to help!
 
In conjunction with the IVMA Winter Conference, we are offering a special February Networking/Job Fair at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames on Thursday, February 10. While you are in Central Iowa for Winter Conference, head up to Ames to meet with students looking for veterinary positions.
 
The IVMA/ISU CVM Networking/Job Fair will offer IVMA veterinarians the chance to meet current ISU CVM students in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. All classes of veterinary students are invited to attend, allowing students to network and build relationships with IVMA veterinarians and practice their interviewing skills.
 
The event will take place at ISU CVM on Thursday, February 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm. 
 
Sign up today! There is no cost to participate for IVMA members. 
 
Veterinarians can meet with students to network and discuss:
·        Associate positions open now and in the future
·        Preceptorships
·        Summer jobs
·        Veterinary practices for sale in the future
 
Clinics are invited to bring flyers, photos or anything else they wish to display about their clinic and community. Clinic staff is also invited to help staff the tables.
We're Moving...But Not Far!
The IVMA is on the move! In order to gain a little more elbow room, the IVMA office is moving...but only across the hall! Our address will stay the same (1605 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny) with the exception of we will now be in Suite 100.

Moving day is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18. Our phones will be switching over to the new location on that day, so if you have a hard time getting in touch with us, please keep trying or email ivma@iowavma.org.

Thank you for your patience!
IDALS Foreign Animal Disease Stakeholder Focus Groups
To best meet the needs of our partners and producers around the state, IDALS would like to hear from you and local producers on how we can best support you to be prepared in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak.
 
We need your help to determine statewide producers’:
  • Awareness of FAD threats, response plans, and opportunities to minimize operational and supply chain disruptions if an outbreak occurs
  • Current level of FAD preparedness
  • Expectations of roles and responsibilities during an outbreak
  • Needs to better prepare for an outbreak and how IDALS can address those needs
 
We want to hear the stories, concerns, and questions from the field.

Click here for more information and to register.
 
IDALS will be hosting 4 focus groups around the state, with dedicated, 2-hour species-specific Sessions (Poultry/Turkeys 1-3 pm, Swine 3:30-5:30 pm, Cattle and Sheep 6-8 pm) to capture the diverse needs of each group.
  • Jan 12, 2022 - Carroll
  • Jan 13, 2022 - Sioux Center
  • Jan 18, 2022 - Washington
  • Jan 19, 2022 – Independence
IDALS is now accepting Applications from veterinarians for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers. 
To move forward with animal disease traceability and promote the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, IDALS and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), are offering a FREE Allflex AWR300 portable stick readers to eligible veterinarians while supplies last.

The application to be considered for this program is located at the following link:

Completed applications can be e-mailed or mailed to:
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Attn: Dee Clausen
502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
 
Deadline for application submission is February 14, 2022
Update PC Tag Price Adjustment 
Because of an increase from our manufacturer of Preconditioning tags, the price of PC tags will increase beginning January 1, 2022. The current price of $.25/tag will increase to $.28/tag. You may purchase tags by the box of 100 ($28.00) or by the case of 1000 tags ($280.00).

The price of PC Pliers will increase from $28 to $29 each.

The cost of PC certificates will not increase, with the price remaining at $.20/each.
To purchase PC tags or certificates, visit www.iowavma.org or call the IVMA office at 515-965-9237.
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Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
1605 N. Ankeny Blvd Suite 110, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-965-9237 or 800-369-9564
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