The Weekly Paws Button 1.10.25

January 10, 2025

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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YOUR EFFORTS WORKED!

In early December, we asked for your help to defeat HB4980, a telehealth bill that did not require an in-person VCPR. HB4980 died on the House floor during lame duck, we believe largely due to your efforts. Although the best thing for animals and veterinarians would have been to pass the bill with a required in-person VCPR, this is the best result we could have hoped for. MVMA will continue to advocate for getting an in-person VCPR in statute. In the meantime, thank you for playing a part in protecting animals and the veterinary profession in Michigan.

Click here to see the disposition of other bills that were in play during Lame Duck.

COMMENT ON VETERINARY TECHNICIAN EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS

The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® (AVMA CVTEA®) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to some of its educational standards for accredited veterinary technology education programs. Comments are due no later than March 15, 2025, and must be submitted through the online survey.

LUNCH AND LEARN 2025 WEBINAR SERIES DISCOUNT ENDS JANUARY 22

Join us for 12 hours of CE you can take at your own pace on your own time, in-person or on-demand. Registration ends January 22 when we are excited to welcome Jodi Schafer, SPHR, SHRM-SCP to discuss, "How the Earned Sick Time Act will Affect Your Practice". Big changes are coming to the law in Feb. of next year - make sure you're prepared.

HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA DETECTED IN OAKLAND CO. FLOCK

Following an investigation by MDARD, MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock from Oakland County. This is the second case of HPAI in Oakland County since the virus was first detected in Michigan in 2022.

Equine Wet Lab Scheduled for February 22: Equine practitioners have asked for training before the spring foaling season. MVMA is planning a one-day wet lab in the Lansing area. Mark your calendar to join us on Feb. 22 - stay tuned!