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24 Mar

Posted at 13:28h in COVID-19
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Coronavirus Veterinarian Clinic Guidance Kentucky Department for Public Health What if a Veterinary staff member is diagnosed with COVID-19? No one should work while ill The local health department (LHD) will be given the results The LHD will follow up with the positive patient The patient will be either: Be hospitalized Isolated at home if not ill enough to be hospitalized To be released from isolation: A minimum of 7 days since onset of symptoms Have all symptoms resolved Be 72 hours fever free (without antipyretics) Contacts will be investigated and a...

24 Mar

Posted at 13:20h in COVID-19
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The Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBVE) is issuing an update related to the COVID-19 response. The Board has received disturbing reports of veterinary businesses operating as normal during this State of Emergency, in direct contravention of the recommendations issued from the Kentucky Governor, the KBVE, and the Department of Public Health. Note that the Secretary for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) and the Department for Public Health (DPH), as empowered by Governor Andy Beshear under the current State of Emergency, signed a Directive mandating that all non-essential medical procedures and...

20 Mar

Posted at 14:18h in COVID-19
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The Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBVE) is providing the following additional guidance during the rapidly evolving national response to SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19. You are receiving this message as an active or pending licensee or certificate holder of the Board. Cancel all non-essential procedures.  This includes delaying spays and neuters.  Conservation of medical supplies is critical during this time.  In a recent notice from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), the association noted the following: Of utmost importance at this critical time is the conservation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Federal and state officials are...

19 Mar

Posted at 15:29h in COVID-19
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Dear Colleagues, Today we had a call with the US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, who expressed his appreciation for the veterinary community and all the contributions the nation's veterinarians make to our daily lives. The numerous ways in which we contribute become even more apparent during difficult times such as these. We shared with the Secretary the multiple roles veterinarians are playing as we work to address the COVID-19 crisis. It is wonderful to know that our nation's leaders recognize the value that veterinarians deliver as we protect animal health...

18 Mar

Posted at 15:59h in COVID-19
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In the framework of the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Veterinary Association (WVA) jointly draw attention to the roles and responsibilities of the veterinary profession for public health. They highlight the specific veterinary activities which are key to ensure a continuum in food safety, disease prevention and emergency management. To effectively tackle the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, many governments around the world have taken restrictive measures to close non-essential businesses. These decisions raise questions regarding potential adaptations that need to be implemented...

18 Mar

Posted at 13:50h in COVID-19
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As states grapple with COVID-19 mitigation, questions have immediately arisen as to whether veterinary practices are considered “essential businesses.” We are urging that veterinary practices be considered “essential businesses” in cases where non-essential retail facilities are asked to close or repurpose personal protective equipment (PPE) due to COVID-19. AVMA has provided an open letter to federal, state, and local government officials regarding the designation of veterinary practices as essential businesses and an official statement from AVMA. These resources are available for your use and distribution. We are also happy to...

17 Mar

Posted at 12:43h in COVID-19
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The Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBVE) is providing the following updates on the COVID-19 response as it relates to veterinary medicine. You are receiving this message as an active veterinarian or veterinary technician licensee of the Board. KBVE is in contact with the Governor’s Office and will push out vital information related to the professions of veterinary medicine as it becomes available.  If the Governor’s Office mandates closures or restrictions on the practice of veterinary medicine, licensees will be expected to abide by such directives. The Board considers the profession of veterinary...

16 Mar

Posted at 13:01h in COVID-19
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Dear Colleagues, We understand this is an incredibly challenging time for all. We want you, our members, to know that the AVMA is working day and night to advocate for you; to provide useful guidance to help you, your clients, and your practice through this crisis; and to disseminate credible information for all concerned. We are working with federal agencies, including the CDC and FDA; gathering expertise from veterinarians and others working in public health and disaster response; collaborating with state veterinary medical and species-specific organizations, the AAVMC, veterinary schools, and...

16 Mar

Posted at 12:56h in COVID-19
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Hello KVMA Members; The KVMA is following many different updates that are being issued concerning Covid-19 from the State of KY, CDC, AVMA and more. The KVMA will continue to monitor this ongoing crisis and we are deeply sorry for everyone that has been impacted.  You may read about HR6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act in the attachment and in the press release below from the AVMA. We will keep our membership updated as we receive news into our office. I will be very descriptive on the subject line. This e-mail contains information...

25 Feb

Posted at 16:37h in VetMed News
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The Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) is proud to announce a new program for members to purchase Pet Oxygen Mask Kits. By partnering with KVMA, members are able to purchase these kits that they can provide to their local First Responders & help save pet lives in emergency situations. KVMA will be responsible for all the paperwork and ordering of the mask kits. The kits will be shipped directly to the clinics so that veterinarians can distribute them directly to their local Fire Departments and EMT’s. Should the Fire Department or...

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