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February 1 and 2, 2025 - In-Person Winter CE Conference
The DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, VT
Small Animal Program: Dr. Eric Ledbetter will present a deep dive on ophthalmology (there will be some material presented again from our summer CE with much more detail)
Bovine - Dr. Amelia Woolums will present a program on vaccinology updates; new developments in respiratory disease in recently weaned calves; antimicrobial resistance in bovine respiratory disease
Equine - Dentristry - speaker TBA
Practice Management - Telemedicine and Use of AI in Veterinary Practice - William Cornwell, PetsApp
Lunch and Learn: VDART will lead a 1 hour program on emergency sheltering and emergency preparedness (1 hour CE)
Early morning programs: DEA Compliance; Life and Disability Insurance in the Veterinary Sector (1 hour RACE approved)
CDC Revises Rules on Dog Importation Again, Effective August 1, 2024
In this 'final' rule, HHS/CDC aligns U.S. import requirements for dogs with the importation requirements of other DMRVV-free countries. The final rule requires the following for dogs entering or reentering the US from a low-risk or dog-rabies free country: a microchip that is detectable by a universal scanner, six-month minimum age requirement for admission, and completion of CDC Dog Import Form. Dogs that have been in high-risk rabies countries have additional requirements which depend on where the dog was vaccinated and include certification of rabies vaccination endorsed by a USDA accredited veterinarian. For more information on visiting high-risk countries, please see the CDC website.
VVMA Joins with UVMMC to Re-tool Dog Bite Prevention
This new toolkit was developed jointly with UVMMC and with animal shelter staff to address an increase in serious dog bites with very young children. When finalized next month, we will have a Toolkit available including social media posts, magnets, coloring books, bookmarks for recommended reading, and flyers. Here is a short video which will also be part of the toolkit. Many thanks to Dr. Lisa Nelson who provided expertise on dog behavior for this group.
VVMA Foundation Awards Scholarship Funds for the 2025 Academic Year
Please join us in offering congratulations to the following outstanding Vermont students who have been awarded scholarship funds this year. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication and merit this well-deserved funding. For more information on the VVMA Foundation or to donate, please visit https://www.vtvets.org/vvma-foundation-about-us
Shanan Hamilton
Sophia Prandini
Alyssa Hilliker
Amber Davis
Siobhan Stimpson
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