From: Tammy@alvma.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:25 PM
To: tammy@franzmgt.com
Subject: ALVMA eNewsletter June, 2009
Alabam Veterinary Medical Association


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-Veterinarian News



ATTEND THE 102nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE
 Chance to win a 40-inch Flat Screen Television


 


Hot Topics


Dr. Bert Gaddis Becomes Board Certified

 

Calming Economic Fears


Use of NSAIDs Update

Hurry, just two weeks left until the Annual Conference in Sandestin, Florida, June 25-28. REGISTER TODAY!

 

20 CE hours will be available along with a chance to network with colleagues from all over the southeast.

 

The exhibit hall will be a focal point this year for opportunities to win great
door prizes during every break and lunch period, including a free registration
to the annual conference in 2010; A $100 American Express Gift card from Veracity Payment Solutions; Two hundred dollars in free merchandise from Elrod Sales; 2-$150 gift certificates from Butler Animal Health; 2-$50 gift certificates from Wellness Pharmacy........ (To Read More)


 

New Rabies Law To Take Effect August 2009


Senate Bill 469 removes the annual revaccination requirement for rabies and adds ferrets to the list of animals which must be vaccinated.  The bill provides for the veterinarian to decide vaccine intervals based on vaccine manufacturer guidelines and his/her preference depending on the individual client/patient situation. Governor Bob Riley signed the law at the end of May and it is scheduled to take effect in August of this year. (To Read More)
 

Matters of Law - Red Flag Update

                                                        Jeffrey L. Roth, JD

Covered businesses must have an Identity Theft Prevention Program
(Program) in place in response to the requirements of Part 681 of
Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations implementing Sections 114
and 315 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) of 2003.

These regulations require veterinary practices having "covered accounts"
to establish a Program designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft in connection with the opening of a “covered account,” an existing “covered account,” and to provide for continued administration of the Program in compliance with those requirements. (To Read More)



ALVMA Partners with Veterinary Career Network


Looking for qualified veterinary industry professionals? Join the newly established Alabama VMA career center.

 

The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association announces a partnership
with the Veterinary Career Network (VCN) – the most comprehensive
career and recruiting site for the veterinary industry.  The career center offers extensive resume and position databases, powerful and user-friendly searching capabilities, which allow you to find the candidate you’re looking
for! (To Read More)