Nov 3, 2021 | News, WVMA News
By Dr. Tom Bach, Past President, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association When I made the decision to pursue the board presidency of the WVMA, there was a part of me thinking, “What have I just done?!” My kids were out of the house, my wife and I were traveling more...
Nov 1, 2021 | Companion Animal, News
By the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Animal Health Wisconsin veterinarians can now offer the Medgene Labs vaccine for rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2), thanks to authorization by the Wisconsin Department of...
Nov 1, 2021 | News, WVMA News
Thank you to each of you who attended one or more Reconnect the Vets events this year. With financial assistance from our generous sponsors, the WVMA was able to host events at Botham Vineyards in Barneveld (July), Whistler’s Knoll Vineyard in Hortonville (August) and...
Oct 1, 2021 | Animal Owners, Companion Animal, Livestock, News
There are no changes for veterinarians regarding Gabapentin reporting at this time. The Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board has adopted a rule that designates Gabapentin as a monitored prescription drug due to its substantial potential for abuse. The new rule states...
Oct 1, 2021 | Equine News, News
Dr. Keith Poulsen, Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, contributed to this article Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and rabies are zoonotic diseases, so when infection occurs, it places both human health and animal health at risk. Following are some...
Oct 1, 2021 | Livestock, News, WVMA News
Participants in the Veterinary Mastermind groups are fully embracing the opportunity to learn from their peers and grow both personally and professionally. With the November 2021 session already full, we are looking for participants for our 2022 groups. The Veterinary...
