by Amanda McDavid | Feb 17, 2023 | Viewpoints
The item in this week’s newsletter from Arkansas discussing Certified Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS) merits attention. A bill has been introduced in the Arkansas legislature to give certified VTS’s the authority to prescribe certain drugs and to perform...
by Amanda McDavid | Feb 10, 2023 | Viewpoints
The FTC recently proposed banning non-compete clauses in employment agreements to increase competition and provide career fluidity. The rule would end the practice, retract existing non-competes, and prohibit indicating that anyone is or may be subject to one. Stay...
by Amanda McDavid | Feb 3, 2023 | Viewpoints
In December, I attended the United Against Rabies(UAR) forum in Paris. Take look at their website. This group, which is supported by the FAO, WHO, and WOAH, uses a One Health approach in bringing together governments, vaccine manufacturers, researchers, NGOs and...
by Amanda McDavid | Jan 27, 2023 | Viewpoints
Last week John Volk wrote about the unbelievable turnout at VMX with over 27,000 in-person attendees. I certainly felt the optimism in the air at VMX but also sensed a cautiousness – can the animal health industry remain resilient in the face of economic uncertainty....
by Amanda McDavid | Jan 20, 2023 | Viewpoints
Wow! NAVC’s VMX veterinary conference in Orlando smashed all records this week with a reported 27,000 attendees. That’s more than 10,000 more than last year’s registration. The show was jam-packed with a record number of CE sessions, entertainment, and a huge...
by Amanda McDavid | Jan 13, 2023 | Viewpoints
Innovation seems to be the at the forefront of 2023. Last week, we heard about the first-ever vaccine for honeybees (from Dalan Animal Health); and the first-ever injectable pentosan approved for equine osteoarthritis (from Anzac Animal Health). This week, Zoetis’...
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