Alberta Veterinary Medical Association

01/13/2025

The ABVMA Council executive, along with several staff members, recently participated in a traditional Indigenous pipe ceremony to officially launch our Truth and Reconciliation Strategy Project.

This sacred ceremony connects individuals to both their physical and spiritual realms, and has long been used to mark the start of important discussions and negotiations. It was a meaningful moment for us to seek guidance, set our intentions, and reaffirm our commitment to this crucial journey as an association.

(Pictured from left to right: Dr. Navjot Gosal, Clay Bruno (spirit name Red Thunder Bird), Dr. Lindsey Kurach, Dr. Phil Buote, Victor Bruno (spirit name Forever Young), Dr. Megan Bergman, Kathy Naum, Christa Charbonneau)

01/13/2025

The ABVMA supports training methods that reward desired behaviour. For information on humane training, visit https://bit.ly/3Rjp5XK

01/10/2025

The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is pioneering a unique approach to vet education through its Distributed Veterinary Learning Community (DVLC). This innovative program gives vet students hands-on experience in real-world settings like clinics, farms, and ranches - including a recent immersive visit to Floating Stone Ranch. Learn more by reading the full story below:

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM), is pioneering a unique approach to veterinary education through

01/09/2025

Do you have backyard chickens, ducks, or turkeys?

Please remember to stay vigilant to keep both you and your animals safe. Diseases like avian influenza can cause serious illness or even death in all species of birds.

Here are some tips from the CFIA to prevent and detect disease in small flocks and pet birds: https://ow.ly/6JTt50UCzO9

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Avez-vous des poules, des canards ou des dindes dans votre jardin ?

N'oubliez pas de rester vigilant pour assurer votre sécurité et celle de vos animaux. Des maladies comme la grippe aviaire peuvent provoquer des maladies graves, voire la mort, chez toutes les espèces d'oiseaux.

Voici quelques conseils de l’ACIA pour prévenir et détecter les maladies dans les petits élevages et les oiseaux de compagnie : https://ow.ly/9Lpo50UCzOc

01/07/2025

Did you get a new pet recently? Looking for resources? Visit Alberta Animal Health Source for a number of useful articles on a wide variety of animal health topics - from dog training to traveling with your pets.

An veterinarian-approved online resource for pet owners, equine enthusiasts, and livestock producers in Alberta and around the world. Our goal is to empower animal owners in providing their animals with the healthiest and happiest lives possible.

01/07/2025

Less than a month until the deadline for the 2025 CVMA Awards!

Are there any veterinarians or veterinary teams you’d like to recognize for their outstanding contribution to veterinary medicine? Nominations are still being accepted until January 31, 2025.

Don’t miss your chance! Nominate someone you know today: https://ow.ly/IcTg50UBcXx

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Il reste moins d’un mois avant la date limite des candidatures pour les prix de l’ACMV 2025 !

Y a-t-il des vétérinaires ou des équipes vétérinaires que vous aimeriez récompenser pour leur contribution exceptionnelle à la médecine vétérinaire ? Les candidatures sont toujours acceptées jusqu’au 31 janvier 2025.

Ne ratez pas votre chance ! Proposez dès aujourd’hui la candidature d’une personne que vous connaissez : https://ow.ly/N7iJ50UBcXz

01/06/2025

Before getting a puppy or adult dog, it is recommended that pet owners seek out training material that is breed and age-specific. The material should also provide information on appropriate behaviour and development and sensitive developmental stages influencing socialization, as well as strategies for managing and minimizing fear and distress brought about through environmental and social exposures.
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12/31/2024

Happy New Year!

Please keep in mind that some dogs can be very sensitive to the noise of fireworks.
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12/30/2024

Merry Christmas! Please keep your pets safe even as you’re busy entertaining and celebrating. As you celebrate the festivities, please keep the following away from your pets:

- Alcoholic drinks and bottles
- Chocolate and other sweets that contain xylitol (an artificial sweetener)
- Turkey bones
- Decorations, like tinsel and ribbons

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Joyeux Noël! Veillez à la sécurité de vos animaux ces jours-ci même si vous êtes occupés à recevoir et à fêter. Pensez notamment à garder les choses suivantes hors de la portée de vos compagnons :

- Verres et bouteilles d’alcool
- Chocolat et autres aliments contenant du xylitol (un édulcorant artificiel)
- Os de dinde
- Décorations (guirlandes, rubans, etc.)

12/23/2024

Season's greetings from ABVMA Council and staff.

12/21/2024

Reminder: holiday plants such as poinsettias, mistletoe and holly can be toxic to pets. https://bit.ly/2SJn85C

12/20/2024

Notice: the ABVMA office will be closed Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, inclusive.

Regular business hours will resume Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 8 a.m. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

12/20/2024

Is there a local veterinary practice team you'd like to recognize for outstanding achievement within the community?

Nominate them for the CVMA Practice of the Year Award! This award recognizes a team for innovations in provision of veterinary services, commitment to work-life balance, meaningful community or charitable involvement, or implementation of green practice procedures. Nominations close on January 31, 2025.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/2FB250Uu8oe

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Y a-t-il une équipe de pratique vétérinaire locale que vous aimeriez récompenser pour ses réalisations exceptionnelles au sein de la communauté ?

Proposez-la pour le prix de la pratique de l'année de l'ACMV! Ce prix récompense une équipe pour ses innovations dans la prestation de services vétérinaires, son engagement envers l'équilibre travail-vie personnelle, son engagement communautaire ou caritatif important ou la mise en œuvre de procédures de pratique écologiques. Les mises en candidature se terminent le 31 janvier 2025.

Pour plus d'informations : https://ow.ly/ULYE50Uu8of

12/20/2024

12/18/2024

To make sure everyone in your home has a happy holiday, be sure to keep candles and other holiday hazards out of your animals’ reach when possible.
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12/17/2024

Read more about how you can make the holidays as safe and comfortable for your pet as possible: https://bit.ly/2SJn85C

12/16/2024

Visit Alberta Animal Health Source to learn more about making the holidays safe and happy for your pet. https://bit.ly/2SJn85C

12/16/2024

Vaccination is an effective means of protecting your cat from a variety of illnesses and diseases so it’s important to be aware of your cat’s immunization schedule. Your veterinarian will help you understand which vaccines your animal is receiving and will inform you of a regimen you should follow. https://bit.ly/3t9lYbr