Friday, July 03, 2009
Animal Health Week - Early Bird Draw
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, along with Iams Veterinary Formulas, Bayer HealthCare - Animal Health, Idexx Laboratories, Medicard, and Scotiabank, would like to congratulate the winners of the Animal Health Week early bird draw prize..
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Friday, July 03, 2009
Testing
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Prudent Use of Antimicrobials in Poultry
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Friday, June 12, 2009
A Code of Practice for Canadian Cattery Operations
The 1st edition of A Code of Practice for Canadian Cattery Operations is now available!
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
2009 Summit of Canadian Veterinary Leaders
A group of Canada ’s top veterinary health professionals gathered June 3, at the Summit of Canadian Veterinary Leaders in Montréal to discuss the role of veterinarians as public health providers.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Veterinarians Without Borders - Beyond Miles Match Day
Go the extra mile! On June 16, 2009, Aeroplan will match, one-for-one, every Aeroplan mile donated to Veterinarians without Borders / Vétérinaires sans Frontières - Canada!
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Friday, June 05, 2009
Veterinary Week in Montréal
Montréal City Council passed a Motion to recognize the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum & Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Convention, which gathers 3,500 veterinarians in Montréal this week.
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Friday, June 05, 2009
Canadian veterinarians awarded for excellence
Canadian veterinarians were awarded for their exceptional contributions to animal health and the veterinary profession, during the annual Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Awards Ceremony in Montreal, Que.
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Thursday, June 04, 2009
Dr. Julie de Moissac appointed president of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
OTTAWA — Dr. Julie de Moissac, DVM, has been appointed the 61st national president of The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY - Canada's Veterinary Leaders to convene in Montréal on June 3
MONTREAL — For the first time, media are invited to attend the Summit of Canadian Veterinary Leaders, an exclusive gathering of some of Canada’s top veterinary health professionals.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Nutro Products Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Range of Dry Cat Food Products
Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO® MAX® Cat Dry Foods...
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Online from 339 - May 2009
Online from 339 is the e-newsletter of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Read the latest issue...
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Are pets at risk for H1N1 influenza?
Your pets are probably not at risk. The American Veterinary Medical Association says there is no evidence that pets are susceptible to this new strain of influenza.
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Monday, May 04, 2009
Swine Influenza - Advice for Veterinarians and Swine Producers - Updated
The CFIA is asking producers, veterinarians and labs to increase their vigilance in monitoring for and reporting swine disease.
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Monday, May 04, 2009
CFIA Updated Information on H1N1 Flu Virus (human swin e flu)
To read the latest information from the CFIA on the issue of the H1N1 Flu Virus, click on this hyperlink.
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Animal Health Expert Network Established
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Atlantic Veterinary College today announced a $1.2 million partnership to enhance animal health expertise in Canada.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
A Special Thank You to Our Many CVMA Volunteers!
Volunteers are invaluable to the work of the CVMA. From April 19 to 25, the CVMA is pleased to join Volunteer Canada in recognizing National Volunteer Week 2009.
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Report on the Investigation of the Fifteenth Case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Canada
A report on the investigation of the 15th case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Canada is now available on the CFIA Web site.
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Health Canada Advises Canadian Consumers to Follow Label Directions on Flea and Tick Control Products for use on Cats and Dogs
Data from Health Canada’s Pesticide Incident Reporting Program suggests there may be a potential for adverse reactions in cats and dogs from flea and tick control products applied to the skin and sold in stores as pesticides.
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Thursday, April 02, 2009
Now Available! Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Antimicrobial Prudent Use Guidelines for Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Poultry and Swine
These Guidelines provide evidence-based antimicrobial treatment protocols for many common bacterial infections treated in beef and dairy cattle, poultry and swine.
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
World Veterinary Day: April 25, 2009
In their varied roles, veterinarians are working everyday to protect the health and welfare of people and animals. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) encourages veterinarians across Canada to recognize World Veterinary Day on April 25
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
CFIA Launches Feed Investigation
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched an investigation into potentially contaminated feed products from a rendering facility in Alberta. The safety of the Canadian food supply is not affected.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Canadian Importation of Equine Semen
Canadian equine practitioners and their clients have encountered difficulties importing fresh equine semen from the United States. The CVMA is consulting with CFIA and Equine Canada to try and have a solution in place in time for breeding season.
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Monday, March 09, 2009
CBC Marketplace Report on Puppy Mill Dogs
On Friday, March 6, at 8:30pm, CBC television's investigative consumer show Marketplace aired a new episode reporting on puppy mill dogs.
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
Ontario Animal Protection Law Requires Veterinarians to Report Suspected Abuse and Neglect
A law that came into effect on Sunday, March 1st, modernizes the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Act and strengthens provincial animal cruelty legislation.
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
Canadian Veterinary Reserve (CVR) Quarterly Newsletter - February 2009
Read on for the latest news from the Canadian Veterinary Reserve, Canadian veterinarians working in partnership with governments to provide medical expertise in large-scale disasters and emergencies involving animals...
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
2009 ACVIM Forum & Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Convention: Register Today, There’s Something for Everyone!
Registration is now open. Don't miss this exceptional professional development opportunity for general practitioners and specialists alike.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Update to Contagious Equine Metritis investigation
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) continues to respond to the increasing detections of Taylorella equigenitalis, the bacterium that causes contagious equine metritis (CEM), first reported in the U.S. on December 15, 2008.
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Salmonella Contamination - Certain peanut-based pet products
As a result of the ongoing investigation in the United States, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), working in close collaboration with the United States Food and Drug Administration, has identified potentially affected foods present in Canada
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Tuesday, February 03, 2009
2009 Animal Health Week Slogan Contest!
Plans have begun for Animal Health Week 2009, which is scheduled to take place from October 4-10. Animal Health Week provides veterinarians with an opportunity to raise the public’s awareness of the services provided by veterinary professionals.
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Tuesday, February 03, 2009
New Import Restrictions as Contagious Equine Metritis Investigation Continues
Effective January 29, 2009, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has implemented new import regulations for equine germplasm (semen and embryos) from the United States.
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
New Import Requirements as Contagious Equine Metritis Investigation Continues
Effective January 19, 2009, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is implementing a requirement for additional certification for the import of live horses from the United States.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
How To Survive & Prosper Through Today’s Financial Crisis – Saskatchewan Workshop
Saskatchewan members are you feeling the economic pinch? The CVMA Business Management Program and the SVMA present a workshop intended to help all members of the veterinary team cope with the current global economic situation both professionally and
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Monday, January 05, 2009
2009 CVMA Awards – Nomination Deadline Fast Approaching
A reminder to CVMA members – the deadline to submit nominations for CVMA Awards is January 30, 2009.
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