SVMA member wellness supports now available to all active members
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SSPCA launches provincial Animal Safekeeping Program
A growing body of research demonstrates that animal abuse and interpersonal violence are closely linked. A recent survey by the Saskatchewan SPCA showed that concern for the safety of family pets and livestock has an impact on the decision making of individuals leaving situations involving domestic violence. Over 77% of respondents reported knowing at least
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CFIA prepares Canada for an evaluation of the performance of its veterinary services (PVS) by the OIE
In 2017, Canada will undergo its most comprehensive evaluation of veterinary services to date. The CFIA will be coordinating an assessment of the quality of veterinary infrastructure across the country and how it contributes to maintaining and strengthening international trade, ensuring the health of our nation’s animals, and protecting the public from the risk of
Rabies in SK
Status of Rabies in Saskatchewan – December 2016 There were seven (7) positive cases detected from November 1 – 30. There were four positive skunks: Case 1: three unvaccinated cats were vaccinated and quarantined for three months. Case 2: one dog with out-of-date vaccinations was re-vaccinated and quarantined for three months; two people received RPEP.
Call for speakers for 2018 CVMA Conference, Vancouver
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has just issued a Call for Speakers for the 2018 CVMA Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Please click below for all the information: http://www.canadianveterinarians.net/news-events/news/call-for-speakers-cvma-convention
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CFIA approves Global VetLINK’s electronic EIA certification system
Ames, Iowa (November 14, 2016) – GlobalVetLINK (GVL®) announced today that its electronic Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) certificate system, EquusLINK™, is now approved for use in Canada by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). “GVL worked closely with the CFIA to create an electronic EIA certification system for vets, laboratories and owners, which is now
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SVMA License renewals due by Nov 30
REMINDER: Member license renewals are due by November 30 Prof Corp license renewals are due by December 15 Please contact Jane Freimark svma@svma.sk.ca with any questions.
Veterinarians Without Borders 2016 Campaign
Healthy Animals, Healthy People. Four simple words that eloquently describe the work and the purpose of Veterinarians without Borders/Vétérinaires sans frontières. Over the past decade in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and remote Canadian communities, we have seen over and over again how our work improving the health and welfare of animals improves the health and