Newsletter Aug 2016

WA VCPR Rule Took Effect June 4

by Dale A. Moore, Extension Veterinarian The new Washington State Veterinary Client Patient Relationship rule took effect last month. (http://wsvma.org/new-vcpr-definition-takes-effect-june-4-2016/) Based on the Rule-Making Order, “The VCPR assumes that the veterinarian is responsible for the health of the patient, has current knowledge of the patient’s condition, and is available for follow up evaluation or has […]

Congratulations are in Order!

We have scholarship winners! Devon Kartchner is a recipient of the AABP Amstutz Scholarship. Congratulations, Devon! Lane Schmitt and Kevin Gavin are recipients of the AABP Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award. This award also comes with a scholarship. Nice going, Lane and Kevin (Class of 2018)! Please congratulate our students.  

Beef Health Management – Things to do in Summer

Summer is the time for most of us to engage with hot dogs, ice cream, BBQs, and vacation. Ranchers have some other things to think about this season. From the Beef management calendar, here are some things to consider for summer activities: July Spring calving herd If cattle are on irrigated pasture, consider mid-summer working […]

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