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This year, many veterinary practices will be required to comply with the federal “Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003,” otherwise know as the “Red Flags Rule.” A Federal Trade Commission website helps explain the rule –designed to fight identity theft – and lays out the terms under which a business would need to follow it. Under the rule, which exists on the books now but will not be enforced until May 1, businesses that qualify as “creditors” and have “covered accounts” must develop and implement identity theft prevention programs. Accepting credit cards as payment does not necessarily qualify a business as a” creditor” under the rule, but businesses that bill consumers after services are provided are considered creditors.

A pharmaceutical company in the UK is voluntarily recalling 34 lots of veterinary injectable drug products due to sterility concerns, according to the FDA. Norbrook Laboratories in Newry, Northern Ireland, issued the recall May 24, that if the sterility of these drugs has been compromised, using them could introduce infectious agents to the animals.

Animals to Be Included in Federal, Local Emergency Plans

Coleen Ellis helped write the book for police dog funerals in Illinois. Literally.

Compounding drugs for animal patients is regulated by 50 different state boards of pharmacy and murky federal laws. Although compounded drugs are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they are allowed when approved drugs are not available or suitable for the intended use. Veterinarians should remember a few key things in order to stay safe and on the right side of the law. Potency, safety, efficacy and bioavailability are not guaranteedCompounding from bulk chemicals is in a “regulatory void”Compounds may only be distributed to the patient for which they were prescribedCompounding to make a cheaper version of an approved drug that already exists is illegal Use a PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy when possible

In most places, the COVID vaccine rollout is confused at best. Vet med professionals share their vaccination frustrations and successes.

With mask restrictions now lifted in most US states and most states scheduled to be fully open with a few restrictions by July 4, many veterinary professionals are wondering what’s on the horizon as far as safety protocols.

For most of your AAHA colleagues, the answer is “No.” But for some, it’s “Yes.” The rollout’s still a mess, but there are bright spots.

Most people know that the Veterinarian’s Oath focuses on caring for animals and protecting animal welfare. But there is also a very important line in the Oath: a newly minted veterinarian must also swear to benefit society through “the promotion of public health.”

As states begin to authorize veterinarians to administer COVID vaccinations (should the need arise), some might ask, “What’s in it for me?” Potentially, a vaccination.