Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

03/07/2025

At the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s 133rd Annual Convention five new officers were installed to serve on the MVMA Board of Governors. Newly installed officers include:

David Wilson, DVM – President (Columbia, MO)
Lynn Martin, DVM – President-Elect (Columbia, MO)
Jason Nickell, DVM – Vice President (Parkville, MO)
Shelia Taylor DVM – Secretary/Treasurer (Springfield, MO)
Kacie Ulhorn, DVM – Board Chair (Hermann, MO)
Julie Braun – Serves as Executive Director (Jefferson City, MO)

Congratulations to this year’s officers

03/07/2025

🚨 It's Accreditation Day! 🚨

Today, our fourth-year veterinary students are taking a major step toward their future as accredited veterinarians! 🩺🐾Thanks to our strong partnerships with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, Missouri Veterinary Medical Board, ProPartners and U.S. Department of Agriculture, our students are gaining the essential credentials they need to protect animal health and ensure safe animal movement across the country.

03/06/2025

Check out some recent postings below:

Mixed animal practice looking to hire an additional veterinarian in Versailles, MO:
https://www.movma.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=917604

Missouri Department of Agriculture seeking a Senior Veterinarian in their Meat & Poultry Inspection Program:
https://www.movma.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=917932

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University is seeking full time Veterinarian Faculty in its DVM program:
https://www.movma.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=917215

03/04/2025

While we are all looking forward to warm spring days and lush green pasture, the transition from winter hay to spring grass should be planned carefully to mitigate any health risks to your equine. In other words — just because your equine friend is not obese or suffering from a nutritionally related disease, doesn’t mean you should just forget about hay entirely and let your horse eat their fill of spring grass.

Feeding high-quality hay is a good way to satisfy a horse’s urge to chew when they can’t graze and provide essential nutrients at the same time. A mature horse will eat 2-2.5% of its body weight per day; roughage should contribute to at least half of this percentage, but most agree forage should be a minimum of 75% of the horse's diet. Please remember that not all horses are made equal, so a horse's total nutritive requirements will ultimately depend on the individual's age, stage of development, metabolism and workload.

Take-home message: Before making any changes to your equine companion's diet this spring, consult your veterinarian to determine their current weight/body condition score and to formulate a balanced and nutritious ration that meets your horse’s specific nutritional needs!

03/03/2025

Osteoarthritis is extremely common in equine athletes, affecting 50% of horses over 15 years of age. As warmer weather and show season approaches, many of us look for ways to keep these horses comfortable at their sport long term, including the rapidly involving variety of intra-articular therapies.

To prepare and learn more, read here:https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.movma.org/resource/resmgr/equine/IA_Meds_-_Mar_2025.pdf

Thank you, Martha Scharf, DVM, DABVP (Equine), IVCA Certified, for this informative article!

02/25/2025

So you want to make a baby?! Dr. J. Greg Houstsma is here to help you prepare for equine breeding season! Start discussing your plan with your veterinarian now! 🐴

Read full article:https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.movma.org/resource/resmgr/equine/Equine_repro_2025_article_Gr.pdf

02/14/2025

Save This Life' pet microchip company shuts down.
The chip still works and the story has recommendations of new databases that can be used to re-register the chip.
CBS 8's Alex Lai explains what pet owners can do to keep their pets covered if their pet is microchipped with Save This Life, a microchip company that shut down its operations.
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CBS 8's Alex Lai explains what pet owners can do to keep their pets covered if their pet is microchipped with Save This Life, a microchip company that shut d...

02/07/2025

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02/03/2025

02/02/2025

Your 2025 Veterinarian of the Year!!

02/01/2025

Your 2025 MVMA Officers, Board Members, and At-Large Delegates were installed this morning during our MVMA Membership Breakfast and Meeting.

Thank you all for your support and leadership to this association!

02/01/2025

01/31/2025

A lot of great leaders in our MVMA Past President’s Luncheon today!

01/31/2025

MVMA is grateful for all of our Partners for Progress. Visit with them in the Expo hall today and get your purple punch card PUNCHED for a chance to win a MiniMax Big Green Egg grill!

Addison Biological Labs (Booths 26/27)
Bank of American (Booth 6)
Boehringer Ingelheim (Booths 4/5)
Hills Pet Nutrition (Booths 60/61)
IDEXX (Booths 16/17)
JHooker (Booth 10)
MWI/AmerisourceBergen (Booths 70/71)
ProPartners Team (Booths 1/2)
Nestle Purina Petcare (Booths 13/14)
Zoetis Animal Health (Booths 11/12)

01/31/2025

Our oldest MVMA member, Dr. George Fischer, and our youngest member! 🐶🐾 Come visit with both of them this weekend at the 133rd MVMA Annual Convention and Trade Show!

01/30/2025

🌟 After an amazing time in Orlando, we’re heading to our backyard! 🌟

Catch us at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention in Columbia, Missouri, on January 31 & February 1! 🐾 We’re excited to connect with the veterinary community right here in Missouri!

📍 Find us at Booth 26-27 to explore our products and learn about our Dental Month specials! 🦷 See you there! 👋🐕🐈

01/26/2025

Congratulations to Stephanie!

🎉 Congratulations to Stephanie Gilliam, RVTg, MS, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Stephanie has been named NAVTA's 2024 Veterinary Technician of the Year! 🏆✨ This prestigious award recognizes her exceptional leadership, tireless advocacy, and outstanding contributions to the Veterinary Technology profession.

From her groundbreaking efforts to improve the scope of practice and representation for RVTs in Missouri to creating a veterinary technology program at Moberly Area Community College, Stephanie has been a true trailblazer. Her dedication has inspired countless students, veterinarians, and technicians alike. 💪🐾

Highlights of her incredible impact:
🌟 Chairing MOVTA’s legislative committee to push for meaningful change in Missouri.
🌟 Spearheading the inclusion of RVT representation on the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.
🌟 Establishing a state-of-the-art Veterinary Technology program in partnership with the University of Missouri.
🌟 Advocating for proper title usage and education for RVTs across Missouri.

Stephanie balances her remarkable professional achievements with being a devoted wife, mother, and community leader. 💖 She’s active in 4H, FFA, and her local church, making a difference everywhere she goes.

Join us in celebrating Stephanie Gilliam, a true champion of the veterinary profession! 🎊👏

Read the full press release here: https://navta.net/news/stephanie-gilliam-is-navtas-2024-veterinary-technician-of-the-year/

01/23/2025

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Convention is coming Jan. 30 through Feb. 2. At this year’s event, Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has an extensive lineup of talks and opportunities designed to inspire, educate and connect veterinary professionals throughout the Midwest. Here are five ways to connect with us at the convention.
https://cvm.missouri.edu/five-ways-to-connect-with-mizzou-at-the-mvma-convention/