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Health Canada is changing their notifcation requirements regarding the destruction of narcotics/controlled drugs. Please read the document below for complete information, and continue being diligent in recording and disposing of narcotics and controlled drugs. The SVMA will be ensuring that the practice standards match this new protocol. Health Canada change to destruction notification requirements.

VetStore is an online ordering service for veterinary pharmaceuticals, pet foods and other veterinary products. Although VetStore is currently marketing itself throughout our province, this online ordering tool cannot be used for food or pharma delivery in Saskatchewan. Here’s why: SVMA Bylaw 31.11.17 states: Where a valid VCPR exists, all pharmaceuticals and biologicals must be sold, distributed or shipped directly from the member’s office or clinic, which has been inspected by the SVMA or other provincial licensing body, or dispensed from a licensed pharmacy located in Saskatchewan. So what’s wrong with direct delivery? Isn’t online ordering and home delivery the

Fort McMurray has been at the forefront of the media since the May 2016 wildfires, which still continue to burn in some parts of the western provinces . In one way or another all of us in the west have been affected by the ongoing wildfires. The animal rescue and emergency veterinary care for all the displaced animals was a huge undertaking. Led by the Alberta SPCA and the ABVMA, the Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force and several other organizations teamed up to assist in the rescue and care of over a thousand animals. In support of the amazing work

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The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) released a notice to all ABVMA members and practices regarding the Fort McMurray wildfires. Click here to read the full notice. To assist in the coordination of relief services for injured or displaced animals, the ABVMA is compiling a list of Alberta veterinary practices willing to offer medical care and/or boarding services that will be provided to the public, evacuation centres and other agencies. If you are interested in providing aid please contact the office: Sandra Ward, 780-784-5224 or toll-free: 1-800-404-2862, ext. 224 E-mail: sandra.ward@abvma.ca.

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has released the following new position statements: Humane Mass Depopulation of Animals The CVMA holds that when mass depopulation of animals is undertaken, methods used must result in rapid death or rapid loss of consciousness that persist until the time of death. Loss of consciousness should be accomplished by methods that minimize anxiety, pain, distress or suffering in animals. Mass depopulation protocols must be developed under veterinary oversight. Humane Slaughter of Animals The CVMA holds that, when farmed animals are killed for food, the methods employed must minimize fear, anxiety, pain, distress and suffering,

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