Alert about Multi Drug Resistant Salmonella Dublin in Cattle (PDS) Facts about Pets and Raw Protein Diets (AAHA)

At the last Annual General Meeting, members voted to add a Registered Veterinary Technologist to SVMA Council as a voting member. Nominations were submitted and eligible member RVTs and DVMs had the opportunity to vote on the nominees. Welcome to Nadine Schueller, RVT! Monday, January 14, 2019 was the first Council gathering to include the

As you may be aware, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the BC Ministry of Agriculture have initiated a joint investigation into bovine TB on a premises in south/central BC. At this point, the response is continuing to progress as expected and we continue to have the cooperation of producers involved. For your information,

As of December 1st, 2018 Neo-Terramycin will have an inactive Health Canada Drug Identification Number (DIN) as the product’s growth promotion claim will no longer be valid. The product is currently undergoing review for a new therapeutic claim by the Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD). In the meantime, in the absence of a therapeutic claim veterinarians

“Research is just now beginning on the use of marijuana in animals. There is considerable interest, but it will be some time before answers will be available. As with any veterinary drug we would support a cautious approach to ensure safety and efficacy through the application of sound science. In line with that it is

From CVMA, Dec 12, 2018: Veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use is being strengthened in Canada as part of the fight against antimicrobial resistance. This means important changes for you as a practitioner and for the veterinary profession. Health Canada is moving a number of Medically Important Antimicrobials (MIAs) approved for veterinary use before 2004 to