The CVMA president, Dr. Jeanne Lofstedt, represented the CVMA during the annual Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) Conference in January, 2003. Dr. Lofstedt, who had been invited to address the participants at the OVMA Annual General Meeting, provided an update on CVMA programs. In particular, Dr. Lofstedt highlighted the national issues, such as the expedited approval of veterinary drugs; species-specific guidelines for prudent use of antimicrobial drugs; and education, licensure and expanding scope of veterinary practice — issues on which CVMA is working on behalf of all Canadian veterinarians.
At the CVMA booth in the exhibition area, visitors had the opportunity to receive information on the numerous CVMA initiatives and services, including the public Web site (www.animalhealthcare.ca) and the member Web site (www.canadianveterinarians.net), which provides access to the new CVMA National Benchmarking Program.
The CVMA would like to congratulate the OVMA on its successful “Work/Life Balance — Achieving Equilibrium” conference. The CVMA also congratulates Dr. Andrea Chapin, outgoing president, on her successful year at the helm, and wishes Dr. Dave Funston, incoming president, all the best for the upcoming year.
(by Jost am Rhyn, Executive Director, CVMA)