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16 Mar

Posted at 15:55h in Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners
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The Kentucky Veterinary Medicine Practice Act declares that the practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege granted by legislative authority in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare. In 2021, KBVE conducted an in-depth review of two national Practice Act Models (PAMs) from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA); both PAMs have input from the national veterinary community. As a result, KBVE is proposing edits to the Kentucky Veterinary Medicine Practice Act to modernize the Commonwealth’s veterinary laws. Modernization Highlights ExpandedDefinitions.Thiswillprovideacommonlanguagefordiscussionswithallstakeholders. ...

15 Mar

Posted at 15:45h in Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners
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Nearly 30 years have passed since the last significant updates to the Kentucky Veterinary Medicine Practice Act (the “Practice Act”). In today’s changing medical and technological landscapes, the Kentucky Veterinary Medicine Practice Act is due for modernization. During 2021, KBVE reviewed and drafted proposed revisions to the Practice Act.  While the board previously consulted with stakeholder organizations during this process, the board is now seeking additional feedback directly from licensees and certificate holders on the proposed modernization bill. KBVE has worked closely with the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) to provide an...

18 Dec

Posted at 18:02h in Uncategorized
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This e-mail will cover on-going relief efforts throughout the western part of KY. It will be solely focused on veterinary, agriculture and pet needs. The outreach and support has been truly humbling by our friends in the veterinary community. The scope of these tornadoes is still very difficult to grasp as it decimated several towns and spanned over a 300 mile area. Some farmers have lost their entire dairy herds and poultry operations. Regarding our pet shelters and humane societies, we are working with 12 counties that have been impacted the...

14 Dec

Posted at 14:32h in VetMed News
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Dear KBVE Licensees and Certificate Holders: Thank you to so many who have reached out to offer assistance in the aftermath of the terrible storms that rolled through the Commonwealth and nearby states over the weekend.  Currently the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) and the Office of the State Veterinarian (OSV) are coordinating efforts with the Commonwealth’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC).  The Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) is also in close contact with KBVE and these agencies and those on the ground in the area.  Due to loss of power and...

30 Jan

Posted at 19:56h in COVID-19
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Today, Governor Beshear gave a press briefing with the latest updates to the roll out of the Covid vaccine. I wanted to be sure to send you as the veterinary community this information that will contain all the links that you will need moving forward. A few things to note: there was a change made to the phases, Veterinarians/Agriculture/All essential workers are in 1C. Teachers were moved to 1B as it has become a dire need to get students back to schools in person. Click this link for the most...

09 Jun

Posted at 13:59h in COVID-19
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I. Introduction. On April 21, the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBVE) issued a Memorandum and Order counter signed by the Governor’s Office in accordance with Executive Order 2020-243 which imposed restrictions on the practice of veterinary medicine as part of the response effort to the SARS-CoV-2 / COVID- 19 pandemic. The Memorandum and Order issued today, June 1, provides an update to that Order, easing some of those restrictions. Licensees should understand that this easing is not a complete return to normal business operations. Should there be another spike in disease...

21 Apr

Posted at 16:18h in COVID-19
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KBVE sent these most updated recommendations this morning. You are receiving this message as current licensee or certificate holder of the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners, or as a pending applicant. To learn more about the COVID‐19 response in the Kentucky Veterinary Community, please visit the Board’s website at www.kybve.com/Kentucky‐Veterinary‐Covid‐19‐updates.html. Please see the Memorandum and Order from the Chairman of the Board and the Executive Secretary of the Commonwealth. KVMA & KBVE will have this on our Covid resource page on our respective web-sites soon. Please pay special attention starting on Page...

21 Apr

Posted at 16:16h in COVID-19
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The AVMA Advocacy staff has been closely monitoring COVID-19 legislative developments in Washington, DC. There has been a tremendous demand for the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs. As of April 13, the Small Business Administration reported that they have approved close to $259 million in PPP loans and Department of Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said that without an infusion of new funds, PPP will run out of money as soon as Friday. Some media outlets are reporting that it will run out of funds today(April 15). It...

21 Apr

Posted at 16:13h in COVID-19
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Dear veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and paraprofessionals: Given the unprecedented circumstances we are facing related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recommendation from state and federal health officials that no large events be scheduled, the Buffalo Trace Veterinary Medical Association Morehead Clinic Days committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the Morehead Clinic Days meeting which was scheduled for June 6 & 7, 2020. We are taking this action to ensure the safety of all veterinarians and other veterinary professionals who would be attending the meeting. We realize this decision will...

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