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17 May

Donate a white coat for the WSU/CVM Class of 2023

wsvma   |   WSVMA News

This year’s White Coat ceremony for the incoming Class of 2023 will take place August 15 at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Each first-year veterinary student will be introduced and presented with a white lab coat with their name and the WSVMA logo embroidered on the coat. We need your help to make this year’s White Coat Ceremony a success by purchasing a white coat. You can honor a specific student, or make a general donation. You also have...

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17 May

Seeking nominations for WSVMA Humane Animal Welfare Award

wsvma   |   WSVMA News

Do you know someone who has dedicated their lives to animal welfare, perhaps someone who started an equine therapy program or a successful animal rescue, or who provides incredible service for the wellbeing of animals? Is there an organization that makes major contributions to their community through their work with animals? The WSVMA wants to recognize these individuals and organizations and is seeking nominations for the “Humane Animal Welfare” award which is presented to a non-veterinarian or organization who has...

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17 May

WSVMA DVM: Masterclass Webinar – Care of the Geriatric Horse; A Journey Through Various Diseases and Care

wsvma   |   Continuing Education

Join us Tuesday, May 21 at 12pm for our webinar on equine geriatric care. Jenifer Gold, DVM, DACVIM DACVECC from Washington State University will be our guest speaker. Dr. Gold’s presentation will focus on the definition of the geriatric horse including general health, nutrition, and body condition score. Also covered will be important aspects about the GI tract, dentistry, older horse diseases, and how to deal with saying good bye. All monthly webinars are free for members. They’re recorded and made...

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17 May

Don’t Hang on to Meds Campaign and Webinar

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As part of the response to medication misuse is an effort to educate the public about reducing unintended access to medications in the home. This webinar and the website link provide information and campaign media to share for practitioners to learn more about this effort. The King County Heroin and Opioid Task Force invites you to a webinar to learn how prescribers and pharmacists are using the Don’t Hang on to Meds campaign to educate patients of the reasons why they should lock...

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17 May

This Week’s Helpful Links

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Veterinarian’s close call with suicide highlights industry-wide problem – WUSA9 Fixing the veterinary profession before it's too late – VIN News Tick paralysis increasing in cattle – The Western Producer Goats are becoming big business – Washington Post Non-profit helps homeless pet owners pay for food, veterinary care – Q13 Fox   Posted May 17, 2019...

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