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Information Updates

URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
May 1, 2013
The Board at its most recent Board Meeting held on April 5, 2013 discussed HR 1528, the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act of 2013, amending the Controlled Substances Act to allow veterinarians to transport, administer and dispense controlled substances outside of their registered locations.
The Controlled Substances Act and resulting federal regulations make it illegal for veterinarians to transport controlled substances for use outside of their registered locations.  A statutory change to the Controlled Substances Act will allow veterinarians to legally provide complete veterinary care a the offsite locations of their patients thereby providing proper care to their patients.  The ability to be mobile will ensure the health and welfare needs of the animals as well as safeguarding the public safety and the nation's food supply.
The Board encourages all licensees to contact their Congressional representatives and voice their support of the amendment that currently detrimentally impacts all veterinarians and the services they provide.  Urge your representatives to become co-sponsors; the more co-sponsors for the amendment the better chance it has of being passed by Congress.  The following Congressional representatives are of importance to the issue due to the committees on which they sit and should be contacted as well:
Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham, Agriculture Committee.  Contact:  Alma Acosta at alma.acosta@mail.house.gov;
Representative Ben Lujan, Energy & Commerce Committee.  Contact Andrew Jones at andrew.jones@mail.house.gov;
Representative Steve Pearce, while not on a committee of influence, has agreed to provide support for the amendment.  Contact Jessica Blake at jessica.blake@mail.house.gov.
For further information on HR 1528 and the proposed amendment, click here.
Thank you for supporting HR 1528,
Board of Veterinary Medicine Board Members 

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD:
The Board has learned of recent communications to New Mexico veterinarians from DRP Resources, Inc. soliciting the purchase of veterinary prescription drugs.  Be advised, this type of sale of prescription drugs is in violation of the Board's Rules and Regulations, specifically:

16.25.9.17 A.  No legend or controlled drug shall be prescribed, dispensed, or administered without the establishment of a veterinary-client-patient relationship.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO RULES AND REGULATIONS:
To access the latest version of the proposed changes, click here. It is recommended that the document be printed in color to facilitate reading the current language and the proposed changes.
SCHOOL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
The loan repay program is available for new graduates practicing in rural areas, in public health and in State government. In New Mexico, one award was made in 2010; four awards in 2011; and two awards were made in 2012. The program offers $25,000 per year for five years to pay off student loans. Applications are being accepted now; applicants can apply to the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information applicants can visit www.nifa.usda.gov.
Controlled Substances Dispensed by Veterinarians

The Board of Pharmacy has provided a short instruction sheet on the manual upload of controlled substances dispensed by veterinarians. Click here to access the instruction sheet.

INFORMATION UPDATES

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2011: The fee for DVM, RVT, AI, PD or Facility mailing list is $100 per spreadsheet list, $125 per mailing label list. All requests must be accompanied by the signed and dated Electronic Data Agreement.

Gross Receipts Tax

The Board recently learned from its auditors, Ricci & Company, that the Taxation and Revenue Department changed its statute related to tangible personal property used in the practice of veterinary medicine. Claims can be filed for a refund of Gross Receipts Taxes paid for the taxable years 2007-2010 based upon the previous statute. Attached is the prior statute and regulation for your use in making a claim. Click here for statute

UPDATE:

Filings for the gross receipts tax refunds continue to be approved by the Taxation and Revenue Department. The time frame for the entire filing and approval process for claims in excess of $10,000 is typically six (6) months; claims less than $10,000 process sooner. Don't miss out on this opportunity to recoup gross receipts taxes paid on tangible personal property in relation to your practice of veterinary medicine.

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The following is a list of Board approved continuing education.

Continuing education approved at April 5, 2013 Board Meeting:

Certified Veterinary Herbal Medicine: Dermatology; Oncology; Immune-Mediated Diseases
March 15-18, 2013, 32 CE hours

Certified Veterinary Herbal Medicine: Respiratory; Cardiovascular, (Online),
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013, 32 CE hours

Certified Veterinary Herbal Medicine: Gastrointestinal; Spleen, (Online),
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013, 32 CE hours

Certified Veterinary Herbal Medicine: Liver; Endocrinology, (Online),
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013, 32 CE hours

Certified Veterinary Herbal Medicine: Kidney; Geriatric; Urinary; Reproductive, (Online),
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013, 32 CE hours

Certified Veterinary Herbal Medicine: Dermatology; Oncology; Immune-Mediated Diseases, (Online)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013, 32 CE hours

Veterinary Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Intro: Small Animal
April 6, 2013, 7 CE hours, San Diego, California

Veterinary Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Intro: Equine, (Online),
April 7, 2013, 7 CE hours, San Diego, California

Information contact: Daneya P. Mitchell
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Telephone: 1-800-891-1986, ext. 109
*Pursuant to 16.25.4.8 A. (1) of the Rules and Regulations: Non-contact hours may comprise no more than half of the annual requirement of 15 hours.

**Pursuant to 16.25.4.8 A (4) of the Rules and Regulations: Instruction in alternative, non-western medicine...may comprise of no more than half the annual requirement of 15 CE hours.

Update on Feline Diabetes Mellitus,
April 24, 2013, 2 CE hours, Albuquerque, NM

Information contact: Carole Flood
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Telephone: 505-243-6251

Regulatory Aspects of Avian Health,
March 11-12, 2013, 6 CE hours, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Information contact: Joe B. Baker, DVM
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Telephone: 505-841-6161

Radiographic Diagnosis Interpretation and Treatment,
Various dates for 2013, 2 CE hours, various New Mexico locations

Root Tip Removal,
Various dates for 2013, 2 CE hours, various New Mexico locations

Regional and Local Nerve Blocks,
Various dates for 2013, 2 CE hours, various New Mexico locations

Understanding Periodontal Disease and Therapy Options,
Various dates for 2013, 3 CE hours, various New Mexico locations

Top 10 Oral Problems to Recognize,
Various dates for 2013, 2 CE hours, various New Mexico locations

Getting Dentistry Off the Ground in Your Practice - Secrets of Success,
Various dates for 2013, 1 CE hour, various New Mexico locations

Dental Radiographs - How and Why,
Various dates for 2013, 6 CE hours, various New Mexico locations

Canine Introduction to Oral Surgery and Periodontal Disease,
Various dates for 2013, 8 CE hours, various New Mexico locations

Feline Introduction to Oral Surgery and Periodontal Disease,
Various 2013 dates, 8 CE hours, various New Mexico locations

Information contact: Eric Brenner
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Telephone: 505-379-9789

Beyond Radiographs: Assessing the Arthritic Patient,
April 13, 2013, 2 CE hours, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Information contact: Rhonda Macias
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Telephone: 505-984-0625

Ultrasound for the Practitioner,
2013, 16 CE hours, attendee's New Mexico clinic site

Information contact: Craig E. McInnis, DVM
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Telephone: 505-629-5566

2013 NM-ALIRT and EPS Conference,
March 14-15, 2013, 20 CE hours, VDS, New Mexico

Information contact: John C. Wenzel, DVM
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Telephone: 575-334-7562

Equine Science Society Symposium,
May 29-31, 2013, 10 CE hours, Ruidoso, New Mexico

Information contact: John C. Wenzel, DVM
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Telephone: 575-334-7562

CVC Washington, DC Program,
May 9 - 13, 2013, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
DVMs - 42 CE hours; RVTs - 37 CE hours
Contact: 1-800-221-3531

Online Courses, RACE approved:
Veterinary Medical Records,
Information contact: Pat Lynch
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Introduction to Canine Aggression,
April 1, 2013 - May 19, 2013; 19.00 CE hours

Spring 2013 Certified Basic Acupuncture Session: 4 (on-site),
April 19 - 22, 2013; 30.00 CE hours

Common Soft Tissue Surgical Procedures,
April 29, 2013; 24.00 CE hours

The Snotty Nose,
May 20, 2013; 12.00 CE hours

Head and Neck Tumors in the dog and cat,
May 27, 2013; 12.00 CE hours

Contact: Quadam Institute

Spring 2013 Certified Basic Acupuncture Session: 5 (On-site),
June 21 - June 24, 2013; 30.00 CE hours

Information contact: Daneya P. Mitchell, The Chi Institute
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Telephone: 352-591-2141, ext. 109

*Pursuant to 16.25.4.8 A. (1) of the Rules and Regulations: Non-contact hours may comprise no more than half of the annual requirement of 15 hours.

**Pursuant to 16.25.4.8 A (4) of the Rules and Regulations: Instruction in alternative, non-western medicine...may comprise of no more than half the annual requirement of 15 CE hours.

Arizona licensees:
Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board Meetings:
Licensees can earn 2.00 CE hours attending Board meetings held monthly.
Check website for information: www.vetboard.az.gov

Various RACE-approved online continuing education (see Note): Contact: www.vetmedconsulting.com
Note: Online CE may constitute a maximum of one-half of the annual required 15.00 hours.