Canada Post has entered into a partnership with both the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association to help raise awareness of the importance of dog bite prevention with the general public.

During National Volunteer Week, April 27 through May 3, the CVMA publicly acknowledges and thanks the following individuals who, through their commitment, contribute to the achievements and goals of our national professional association.

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada invite you to submit your questions for a roundtable discussion of The Link Between Oral and Systemic Health. E-mail your questions to OralHealthRoundtable@HillsPet.com

The recent crisis in the hog industry continues to worsen, and it may soon mean that export-dependant Manitoba hog producers may have to euthanize weanling pigs that they are unable to ship to the United States.

OTTAWA — The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) firmly believes that animal cruelty Bill S-203, adopted yesterday in the House of Commons, does not go far enough to protect animals from abuse in today’s society.

World Veterinary Day will be celebrated around the globe on Saturday, April 26, 2008. This year’s theme is “The diversity of the veterinary profession”. CVMA encourages veterinarians across Canada to host an event to recognize the day.

Online from 339 is the official newsletter of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)

The pharmacovigilance unit of Veterinary Drugs Directorate is notifying Canadian veterinarians who may prescribe transdermal fentanyl products to their patients about a product recall issued by Health Canada.

The CVMA is distributing the following information in order to provide its members with pertinent and timely information.

Plans for Animal Health Week 2008 (Oct 5-11, 2008) are underway and the CVMA would like your help in selecting a campaign theme and slogan. More…

To read the latest information from the CFIA on the issue of BSE in North America, click on this hyperlink.

On February 12, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) took part in a news conference in support of Bill C-373 at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa.

On Thursday, January 24th at 9 p.m., CBC television will broadcast Yap Films' new documentary, PET FOOD: A DOG's BREAKFAST.

The 29th World Veterinary Congress is pleased to announce that registration is now open. Take advantage of the early registration fee - a savings of $100, by registering prior to April 4, 2008.

A reminder to CVMA members – the deadline to submit nominations for CVMA Awards is January 31, 2008. All members are encouraged to nominate deserving colleagues for their hard work and dedication to veterinary medicine.