The MVMA is looking for interested candidates to conduct regulatory investigations involving complaints against veterinarians and registered veterinarian technologists.

MVMA Investigator Expectations

• Review complaint files
• Conduct paper investigations of a complaint. May also be required to conduct telephone or in person interviews with the complainant, member who the complaint is against, and any other persons with relevant information to the complaint. Other investigation as warranted.
• At the conclusion of the investigation, provide a report to the Complaint Committee. A template for the report will be provided by the MVMA.
• An investigator will be expected to review a minimum of 6 files per year.
• Compensation is provided for time conducting an investigation.
• Obtain appropriate training to be provided by the MVMA

If interested in the MVMA Investigator position, please contact Barb Kryzanowski, MVMA Deputy Registrar barbk@mvma.ca for more information.

New guidance and precautions for producers participating in U.S. agricultural exhibitions are available at: Advisory: Guidance and precautions for participation in United States agricultural exhibitions to mitigate the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Canadian cattle

Updates are available in the Accredited Veterinarians Manual on requirements for return to Canada, section 5.3 – Cattle and bison for temporary stay.

Updates have been made to Guidance for private veterinarians for HPAI in cattle to include bulk tank milk samples for HPAI testing in dairy cattle.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Doug Bazinet to the MVMA Council as of September 2024. Dr. Bazinet will be filling the vacancy left by Dr. Morgan Wawryk under section 6(10), and his term will continue through 2026.

Dr. Bazinet brings a wealth of experience to the Council, having graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. From 1982 to 2015, he practiced large, mixed animal veterinary medicine in various communities across Manitoba, including St. Claude, Melita, and Steinbach. His career has always had a strong focus on dairy cattle medicine, nutrition, and management.

From 2015 to 2023, Dr. Bazinet worked in the feed industry, specializing in dairy nutrition and management consulting. Most recently, from March 2024 to August 2024, he served as an Extension Veterinarian with Manitoba Agriculture. He is currently practicing as a large animal consultant in Steinbach.

Dr. Bazinet has been married to his wife, Grace, for 44 years, and together they have two children and three grandchildren. They also share their home with a very special companion—a diabetic, blind, toothless pug.

We look forward to the knowledge and expertise that Dr. Bazinet will bring to the MVMA Council and are excited to welcome him to the team!

The Chief Veterinary Office (CVO), Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS), and Vets Without Borders (VWB) are hosting a second annual World Rabies Day Free Pet Vaccines event at the West End Commons (641 St. Matthews Ave, Winnipeg) on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. The event will run from 10am to 4pm. Core vaccines (DA2PP, FVRCP, rabies) and a physical exam will be offered to cats and dogs at no charge.

We are looking for additional RVT and DVM volunteers for the event. Please bring your own stethoscope, water bottle, snacks, and lab coat if desired. All other equipment will be provided.

If you are interested, please contact Valli at vfraser@vwb.org

As of August 15, 2024, the EU has implemented changes to the import requirements and new export certificates for commercial movements (as defined by the EU) of dogs, cats and ferrets to the EU. This includes commercial dogs, cats and ferrets transiting through the EU. All commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets certified on or after August 15, 2024 must meet the new conditions and be certified using the new export certificates found on this page.

• All commercial movements must be dispatched from the establishment of origin, with an associated Registration/Approval number.
• An option was added for animals to be dispatched from an approved animal shelter. There are currently no approved animal shelters in Canada for exporting dogs, cats or ferrets to the EU.
• When Echinococcus multilocularis treatment is required, it must be given between 24-48 hours before the time of dispatch of the dog(s) to the EU.
• Minor changes to wording.

The import requirements and export certificates for non-commercial movements (as defined by the EU) of dogs, cats and ferrets to the EU have not changed.

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Please note that there have been updates to the Telemedicine program. Participating veterinarians are no longer required to submit each telemedicine file for review. More information about the program can be located at https://www.mvma.ca/telemedicine/.

As of June 1, 2024, The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba, the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, and the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba have authorized the following changes related to the M3P Program:

• The temporary guidance implemented for M3P prescriptions during the pandemic is now permanent.
• M3P booklets are being phased out.
• Prescribers are strongly encouraged to use the following templates for M3P prescriptions.

Prescriptions for M3P drugs now must be faxed directly to a pharmacy of the patient’s choice using the following methods:

• A prescription electronically generated.
• A handwritten prescription.

The new M3P Prescription Requirements, Electronically Generated M3P Prescription Template, and Handwritten M3P Prescription Template are available in Alinity. Can also be found in Alinity “Groups” –> “Member Information” –> “M3P Requirements & Templates.” If you have any questions about the templates, please email michelle@mvma.ca.

Unfortunately, pharmacies will no longer accept emails or prescription pads. Vets must fax the prescription, or give it to the client to take to the pharmacy. It’s important to note that if using an electronically generated template, the prescriber must sign the prescription by hand (fill out electronically, print, sign by hand). Additionally, the client must fill the prescription within 3 days.

Clinics without fax machines are encouraged to look into mobile fax apps (HP Smart App, FaxZero, pdfFiller, etc.) to find a system/app where you can fill out a PDF and fax it from your device.

Members can now find the 2023 Non DVM Wage Report on the member side (through Alinity).

Expand your fracture fixation skills with External Skeletal Fixation!  Join us September 7-8 at the University of Calgary and set yourself up for success with this introductory workshop, designed to equip you with the skills needed to safely and effectively use external fixation in your clinical practice.  The workshop covers the principles and techniques of ESF, including patient selection, equipment and implants, proper application techniques, postoperative care, and how to recognize and manage potential complications. Modern ESF theory and practice are reinforced through laboratory exercises using plastic bones and cadavers.  Visit Movora Education to view the agenda and secure your seat!

Date: September 7-8, 2024

Location: University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Calgary, AB

Level: Introductory, appropriate for general practitioners with little to no ESF experience and veterinary surgeons wanting to refine their orthopedic skillset for treating fractures with ESF.

CE Credits: This program has been AAVSB RACE-Approved for Total of 15.75 CE Credit Hours