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Survey - Honey bee medicine training for veterinary practitioners

Michigan State University is working to improve training for veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians in honey bee medicine. Please fill out this short survey so that we can improve honey bee medicine training for veterinary practitioners. This survey will help us understand... Continue Reading

Changes to MCSR Licenses

MVMA was made aware of changes that have been made to the renewal process for MCSR licensure. If you haven't already, you will receive an email and/or letter from MCSR describing the changes. MCSR is now on a new licensing system. The Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Drug Control... Continue Reading

Xylazine Scheduling Alert

There have been some questions recently about Xylazine and potential changes to its scheduling. In speaking with MCSR this morning we were told that, "If there is no schedule then it would be schedule VI in Massachusetts, which is anything not federally controlled." Federally, a bipartisan... Continue Reading

Avian Flu Update for Vets

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is an extremely contagious disease of birds. It often causes death in poultry. The HPAI outbreak that started in 2022 continues to impact many areas of the United States. WHAT KINDS OF BIRDS ARE AT RISK? HPAI is highly contagious and often fatal... Continue Reading