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AAEP News September 2018 XI
AAEP Media Partner Profile: EQUUS
EQUUS is a monthly publication committed to helping horse owners understand the nature and needs of their horses. EQUUS works with AAEP to provide accurate, up-to-date information about horse care, and serves as a bridge between horse owners and veterinarians by presenting technical information in accessible, concise language.EQUUS has enjoyed a long
partnership with the AAEP, and we appreciate you allowing our publications into your practices and making them valuable educational resources for you and your clients.
Delegate Corner: AVMA meeting yields steps for tackling student debt By Stuart Brown II, DVM
The AVMA House of Delegates (HoD) summer session, held July 11–12 in Denver, Colo., in conjunc-
tion with the 2018 AVMA Convention, featured consider- ation of three resolutions and one bylaws amendment, along with discussion of action plans for student debt and two other Veterinary Information Forum (VIF) topics of importance to delegates and their constituents.
While the resolutions likely have limited impact on AAEP members, they are issues we monitor closely for precedent that may be set in future discussions that could involve policies that affect equine practice. Resolutions passed by the HoD included one in support of federal emphasis on policies to protect the domestic livestock industry from Foot and Mouth Disease and another seeking collabora- tion within small animal practice between the AVMA and breed associations to enhance health-conscious breeding practices to minimize inherited diseases in cats and dogs. The final resolution was referred to the board of directors for clarification on revision to the position of canine devo- calization.
The bylaws amendment, which concerned minimum standards for HoD representation among Constituent Allied Veterinary Organizations, was tabled until a task force could be appointed to examine the situation.
The VIF topic discussions have become an important component of the HoD session format and, this summer, covered globalization, student debt and license portability. The globalization discussion brought an emphasis for
AVMA staff to create a communication plan that educates members about the societal needs impacted by veterinary medicine, with member involvement in international activities and development of tools to assess these oppor- tunities. This is an area well known to AAEP members as equine competitions span the globe and create the need for biosecurity advocacy and protections.
Meanwhile, student debt discussions resulted in the HoD suggesting the AVMA board of directors investigate: (1) methods for financial advisors to help undergraduate and veterinary students, (2) strategies that help private practi- tioners assist with the debt incurred by recent graduates, (3) development of a sustainable low-interest loan program, and (4) development of advocacy strategies to help state VMAs assist locally with the student debt crisis.
Finally, a brief discussion occurred on license portability related to jurisdictions affected in areas of temporary veterinary disaster relief, which has been experienced in many areas of the country and associated territories in recent years.
The HoD session also saw the election of AAEP members Dr. John Howe as AVMA president-elect and Dr. Grace Bransford as AVMA vice president.We welcome these leaders and look forward to their service in coming years.
Dr. Rebecca Stinson and I appreciate the privilege of repre- senting you as AAEP’s delegates to the AVMA HoD. Please contact either of us if we can be of any assistance on issues that arise. You can reach us at
rstinsondvm@gmail.com and
sbrown@hagyard.com.
Dr. Brown is a partner in Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky., and a member of AAEP’s Racing Committee. He serves as AAEP delegate to the AVMA’s House of Delegates.
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