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2008 GVMA Summer Convention 
May 29 - June 1, 2008
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Sandestin, FL
Choose from nationally renowned speakers in
- Small Animal
- Equine
- Poultry
- Practice Management
Register online today! Members Non-Members Out of State
Click here for more information.
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| GVMA Hires New Executive Director
The GVMA has a new executive director. Clare B. Reagan, CAE, was selected by the GVMA Personnel Committee in March, which recommended Reagan to the GVMA Board of Directors. The Board announced its unanimous approval on March 30 at its quarterly meeting.
Get more information here.
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| Statement on Microchipping
The Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) is very concerned about recent reports and studies that have linked microchip identification implants, commonly used in dogs and cats, to cancer in dogs and laboratory animals. Veterinarians and other researchers are actively looking into any potential for this technology to induce tumor formation in dogs, cats, or people but must await more definitive data and test results before taking further action.
Based on the fact that a large number of pets have already been implanted with this microchip technology and there has been a relatively small number of confirmed cases of chip-induced tumors, the AVMA advises pet owners against a rush to judgment on the technology. In fact, there is a concern among veterinary medical researchers that some of the research into chip-induced tumors may be flawed, because the animals used were genetically predisposed to cancer. In addition, removal of the chip is a more invasive procedure and not without potential complications.
It's clear that there is a need for more scientific research into this technology.
For more information, contact Scott Piper, GVMA communications director at 678-309-9800, or scott@gvma.net.
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Are You and Your Staff Properly Certified for the Use of Radiology Equipment?
The Georgia Office of Regulatory Services regulates the use of x-ray equipment. According to Georgia law, all individuals using radiology equipment must be properly trained on radiology safety. Fortunately, GVMA has a quick and simple solution. Radiology safety videotapes or DVDs developed by the Department of Anatomy and Radiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, for the GVMA are available. Each VHS tape or DVD set comes with a certificate of completion for all viewers, and is ready to mail to your office today. To order, send a check for $125 for tapes or $150 ($200 and $225 for non-members) for DVDs made payable to the GVMA Foundation with the phrase "Radiology Tapes" in the memo section, to:
GVMA
2814 Spring Road
Suite 217
Atlanta, GA 30339
Call GVMA at (678) 309-9800 for more information.
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