by Amanda McDavid | Mar 3, 2023 | Viewpoints
A couple of weeks ago, we reported in the newsletter about Arkansas’ efforts to legalize the use of Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS) – a certification of advanced training – to handle some tasks that only licensed veterinarians can currently perform. Examples...
by Amanda McDavid | Feb 24, 2023 | Viewpoints
We are getting close to the end of earnings release season and with only a couple of the top companies left to report, it’s looking like the global animal health industry grew just a bit over 5% in 2022 versus 2021, correcting for exchange rates. This seems like...
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....
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