IVMA
Communiqué
"Serving veterinarians for the benefit of animal and human health."
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Holiday Hours for the IVMA:
Wednesday, November 23 Office Closes at Noon
Thursday, November 24- Friday, November 25 Office closed
Thanksgiving Week PC Orders
Preconditioning Supplies by NOON Today, Tuesday, November 22 will be sent before Thanksgiving.
Orders received after Noon today will go out on Monday, November 28.
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IDALS Cancels Live Bird Exhibitions Due to HPA |
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The order also prohibits live birds from being sold or transferred at livestock auction markets, swap meets, and exotic sales. The Department’s order begins immediately and is effective for a minimum of 30 days, and until 30 days has passed without a confirmation of a new infection of HPAI in domestic poultry in the state.
Sick birds or unusual deaths among birds should be immediately reported to state or federal officials. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases must also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at (515) 281-5305.
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Help the IVMA Office Identify a Payment |
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The IVMA office received a check from National Financial Services LLC with a note that it is a retirement distribution check. The check was made out to the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association and was authorized by Securities America. Since there was no indication as to which of our members requested this check, we are asking for your help in identifying the proper person to credit. If this is you, please contact the IVMA office at 515-965-9237. |
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Free Webinar for IVMA Members on Payment Methods |
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7 Payment Tools for Veterinarians
Wednesday, December 7th at 12"15 pm CT
While you’re excelling at treating animals, you may not be offering clients the convenient payment options they expect. How do you improve the customer experience when you’re strapped for time?
Join MSG Payment Systems to learn 7 payment tools that help elevate veterinary offices to be the modern experience clients expect. The webinar will last approximately 15-20 minutes.
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AVMA Committee and Council Positions Available |
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The AVMA invites you to explore the Committee and Council positions available this year and in 2023. Please visit the Volunteer Opportunities section of the AVMA website to learn more. The list of vacancies includes incumbents whose terms end in August 2023, and are identified by an asterisk (*) next to their names. Please note that those individuals eligible for reappointment must still be nominated to be considered.
Nominations for currently vacant positions are being accepted on an ongoing basis until those positions are filled. For positions expiring in August 2023, the deadline to submit nominations for Committee positions is March 31, 2023, and the deadline to submit nominations for Council positions is May 1, 2023.
If you have a question or would like to learn more about a specific entity, please contact OfficeEVP@avma.org or 847-285-6605.
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Free Online Courses Available - Organic and Alternative Animal Health |
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The Center for Food Security & Public Health at Iowa State University is offering free RACE-approved online courses to veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
These introductory courses are a broad overview of organic livestock production and your role as an animal health/animal management professional working with these farmers and ranchers. We will introduce you to organic and alternative agriculture and discuss its roots, economics, benefits, and the current and evolving, growing production system. We will meet the farmers and ranchers and learn why they work in and believe in these systems. Organic certification rules and regulations will be explored, along with the different treatment options used on these farms and ranches. We will also delve into practice management and communication tools to engage with and incorporate these new clients into your practice.
The courses are free and open to any animal health, professional or student, or individual interested in organic and alternative livestock production.
This course is available through November 30, 2022.
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AVMA Free CE on the Human-Animal Bond |
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Why are people drawn to animals? How do animals perceive us? And do animals really help people live longer, happier lives? In this on-demand webinar, you'll discover scientific research that can help you better understand the benefits and consequences of the human-animal bond. Come away with practical techniques you can use to support the unique relationship between clients and their pets. The webinar is free for AVMA and SAVMA members and $25 for non-members. 1 Hour of CE. Learn more about AVMA's "human-animal bond: Know the science" webinar.
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The holidays are a great time of celebration with family and friends. Pets may also join in on winter festivities with unfortunate effects. This webinar will discuss common toxins involved around celebrating the holidays. Topics will include toxins found in cooking, brewing, baking, ornament making and being merry. Attendees should expect an overview of the mechanisms causing toxicity, clinical signs, and medical management needs.
Title: Holiday Hazards and Cheer: Toxin concerns for your pets during the festive season
Date: Tuesday, December 06, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM Central Standard Time
Duration: 1 hour
This complimentary webinar is RACE approved for 1 CE credit.
Presented by: Pet Poison Helpline
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The IVMA Communiqué is published bi-monthly by the
Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
1605 N. Ankeny Blvd Suite 100, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-965-9237 or 800-369-9564
ivma@iowavma.org |www.iowavma.org
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