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F V M A ADVOCATE Issue 5- 2010

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University of Florida Small Animal Hospital Opens with Grandeur & Fanfare FVMA’s PAC Members Engaged in the Political Process

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2011 FVMA Annual Awards It’s Time to Nominate Your Colleagues

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Officers

Dr. Jan M. Hasse President Dr. James A. Kanzler President-Elect Dr. Richard B. Williams Treasurer Dr. Jerry P. Shank Past President Mr. Philip J. Hinkle Executive Director

District Representatives Dr. Charles P. Hall District 1 - Big Bend Dr. Richard C. Sutliff District 2 - Northeast Dr. Jerry L. Rayburn District 3 - Central Dr. Donald H. Morgan District 4 - Tampa Bay Dr. Mark D. Dew District 5 - Treasure Coast Dr. Ronald W. Todd Jr. District 6 - South Florida Dr. Richard M. Carpenter District 7 - Southwest Dr. James M. Brechin District 8 - Northwest Dr. Christine M. Storts District 9 - Space Coast Dr. Ernest C. Godfrey AVMA Delegate Dr. Stephen Shores AVMA Alternate Delegate Ex Officio Dr. Glen F. Hoffsis, Dean College of Veterinary Medicine

he beautiful, new Small Animal Hospital at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine was dedicated on Oct. 22, 2010. The $58 million teaching hospital is one of the finest small animal facilities in the country, if not the world. This extraordinary resource should make us all proud to be Florida veterinarians. I encourage each FVMA member to take a tour whenever you have the opportunity.

It’s time for veterinarians and their local VMAs to submit nominations for the FVMA’s 2011 Service Awards. The awards recognize individuals who contribute to the advancement of veterinary medicine, animal health and the human-animal bond. Presentations are made at the FVMA’s Annual Conference to be held in Orlando from April 29 through May 1, 2011. Nominations must be submitted by January 7, 2011. For more information, including downloading of forms, go to the FVMA website at www.FVMA.org.

The FVMA’s 2011 Nominating Committee is asking for nominations for President-Elect, Executive Board District Representatives from districts four, seven, eight and nine and Budget and Finance Committee District Representatives from districts two, three, five, eight and nine. Nominations to the 2011 Nominating Committee must be submitted on or before February 28, 2011.

This year has been a tough year economically for many veterinarians and their clients. Despite these difficulties, we have much for which to be thankful. Sometimes reaching out and helping others less fortunate allows us to be more grateful for our blessings. I know of two veterinarians in my area who are reaching out to our community. One is offering free veterinary care to pets of clients who are hurting economically and suddenly can’t afford veterinary care. The other veterinarian has reduced the cost of his pet office visit and examination to anyone who brings in a toy that will be donated to “Toys for Tots.” I know there are many of you doing similar things that are making a difference in the community where you live. I am honored and humbled to be a member of such a giving profession.

Jan M. Hasse, DVM FVMA President

FVMA Staff Sandra P. Brooks Accounting/Membership Director Ralph E. Huber Conferences Director Beni Jean Price Financial/Membership Coordinator Amber Coon Executive Administrative Assistant Brenda Eggert Brader Communications & Public Relations Director Kevin R. White Multimedia Art & Design Director

The FVMA keeps you well informed on issues pertaining to the veterinary profession. Stay abreast of these issues by consulting the website at www.FVMA.org. On the home page, click on the legislative advocacy and/or the member alerts headlines. These clicks will quickly take you to the most recent information affecting veterinarians and your practices.

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IN THIS ISSUE 4 | FVMA Annual Awards

Call for Nominations

6 | FVMA funds support $100,000

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treatment room in UF’s New Small Animal Hospital

9 | UF veterinary college honors

donors, holds official dedication of new Small Animal Hospital

11 | FVMA Members

Engaged in the Political Process

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12 | Thank You to our 2010

PAC Contributors

16 | Pinellas County VMA Political Forum

Reaps Goodwill, Friendships

18 | A Strong PAC is Vital to

Strengthen the FVMA’s Legislative Voice

Drug Promises to Reduce Cataracts in Diabetic Dogs Florida Ophthalmology Practice to Participate in Clinical Trial for FDA Eye Drop Approval

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he Southern Eye Clinic for Animals in Tampa, is part of a nationwide, multicenter study on inhibiting cataracts in diabetic dogs. Renowned veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Milton Wyman, is principal investigator of this yearlong study slated to begin in 2011. The aim of this trial is final FDA approval for clinical use of a topical eye drop which delays or prevents cataract formation in diabetics.

Diabetes mellitus is a common cause of cataracts in dogs. In fact, the majority of dogs that become diabetic will develop cataracts within a year. Cataracts cause inflammation (lens-induced uveitis). Early treatment is important to control the uveitis. Cataract surgery is usually necessary to restore vision. In this delicate microsurgery the veterinary ophthalmologist removes the cataractous lens and replaces it with an artificial lens.

Diabetic cataracts develop because of the effect of aldose reductase. Dr. Peter Kador and Dr. Milton Wyman, after many years of research, have developed an inhibitor of aldose reductase in an eye drop form. When this drug (Kinostat) is administered topically, it passes through the cornea and enters the lens. The develop-

ment and/or progression of cataracts is significantly delayed. For many patients this could mean maintaining vision or, at least, postponing cataract surgery.

Eligible diabetic patients will be recruited early in 2011.

Ophthalmology centers in Ohio, Iowa, Florida, Texas and California will monitor patients for one year. Every diabetic dog should have an ophthalmic examination to detect any problems prior to the development of cataracts.

Patients that have not yet developed cataracts and do not have other significant medical problems may be eligible for this study. Patients entered into this study will be evaluated for one year. Approximately a fifth of patients will receive placebo drops. If cataract formation begins in a dog on placebo it will be switched to the study drug immediately and will continue in the study. There will be no charges for patients enrolled in the clinical trial.

If you, or your local veterinary ophthalmologist, has a patient that might qualify for this trial more information can be obtained from Dr. E. Dan Wolf at the Southern Eye Clinic for Animals at 813-8819799 or on the website www.eyevettampa.com. www.FVMA.org

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FVMA Annual Awards Call for Nominations

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER FVMA Communications and Public Relations Director

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ach year, the Florida Veterinary Medical Association conducts an Awards Ceremony to honor outstanding members and individuals whose service has contributed significantly to advancing veterinary medicine or the status of the profession. The awards and the ultimate presentation, holds considerable significance within the organization. It is the honoring of their peers and colleagues in recognition of their careers, achievements and contributions.

Nominations for the various awards may be made by any FVMA member or local veterinary medical association or society. Each nomination is considered and selected by the FVMA Awards Committee that is chaired, each year, by the immediate past-president. This year it’s Dr. Jerry P. Shank.

All award winners will be invited to attend the annual Awards Ceremony held during the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference in Orlando on Friday, April 29, 2011.

The categories for awards bestowed by the Association, and for which nominations are needed, are as follows:

Gold Star Awards – To be awarded to members who have contributed much of their time and energy to the Association and/or local association for the advancement of Veterinary Medicine and the Profession. In any given year, no more than two percent of the total membership may be awarded a Gold Star.

To be eligible for this award, the nominee must have been an active member of the association for at least the past three years.

Veterinarian of the Year – To be awarded to a member for distinguished and unselfish dedicated service to the Association for the advancement of Veterinary Medicine and the profession. To be eligible for this award, a nominee must have been an active member of the Association for at least the past 10 years.

Lifetime Achievement Award – To be awarded to senior active or retired members who have made outstanding contributions to the Association and Veterinary Medicine. To be eligible for this award, a nominee must have been an active or retired member of the Association for the last 30 consecutive years and must be at least 65 years old. In exceptional cases, the service requirement may be reduced to 25 years.

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Deadline to Submit Nominations for 2011 – Friday, January 7, 2011

Distinguished Service Award – To be awarded for exceptional achievements and contributions by a member towards the advancement of Veterinary Medicine and the profession. To qualify, a member must demonstrate that he/she has been fully dedicated to veterinary medicine and given time and energy beyond reasonable expectations. To be eligible for this award, a nominee must have been an active member of the Association for at least the past 15 years.

Citizen of the Year – This award is to be awarded to any non-veterinarian who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the Association and Veterinary Medicine.

Pet Hero – There will be one inductee selected for one of the following categories: 1. HERO – Pets who have unselfishly saved or preserved human life (non-professional).

2. COMPANION – Pets who have provided a benefit and contributed to the quality of life of their human companions.

3. PROFESSIONAL – Specialty trained as a physically challenged person’s assistance animal or used in law enforcement.

• CARING – Provides animal health care services in a compassionate and clinically appropriate manner.

• COMMITMENT – Works in support of the employing veterinarian to achieve a high level of client satisfaction and established annual performance goals of the veterinary practice.

• LEADERSHIP – Assumes a leadership role in creating and maintaining an efficient and highly motivated animal health care services delivery team among all employees.

• EDUCATION – Regularly strives to further develop his/her knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education seminars, formal study at a junior college or university, or by undertaking self directed study through journals, online programs, etc.

A separate form must be completed for each nomination. Forms may be found at www.

FVMA.org website. The form(s) needs to be selected, printed, filled out and faxed or mailed to the FVMA Awards Committee, Dr. Jerry P. Shank, Chairman, by Jan. 7, 2011. The committee will announce the 2011 award recipients

by March 18, 2011. Address, fax number and complete instructions are provided on each form. Past years’ award recipients may be viewed on the FVMA website, www.FVMA.org.

FVMA members and member associations are reminded to submit their nominations by Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Questions on the nomination procedure should be directed to Brenda Eggert Brader, Communications and Public Relations Director, at bbrader@FVMA.org or call (800) 992-3862.

Certified Veterinary Technician and Team Member of the Year – These two awards recognize the many outstanding contributions made by Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT) or any other special team member to the overall success of the veterinary practice operated or staffed by an FVMA-member veterinarian. The criteria for nomination requires that the individual be a full-time employee of an FVMA-member practice for a minimum of 3 years and demonstrate the following:

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The ribbon-cutting ceremony included, from left, Dr. Dana Zimmel, Interim Chief of Staff, UF Veterinary Hospitals; Danny Ponce, UF Board of Trustees; Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President, UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences; Dr. Glen Hoffsis, Dean, UF College of Veterinary Medicine; Catriona Love, Senior UF Veterinary Student; Dr. David Guzick, Senior Vice President, UF Health Science Center; Rep. Larry Cretul, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives; Dr. Bernie Machen, UF President; and Dr. Colin Burrows, Chairman, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, UF College of Veterinary Medicine. (Photo by Ray Carson)

FVMA funds support $100,000 treatment room in UF’s New Small Animal Hospital

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER FVMA Communications and Public Relations Director

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lorida Veterinary Medical Association played a prominent role in the creation of the shining centerpiece that is the new Small Animal Hospital at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

The UF CVM offered seven rounds rooms, within the new facility, available as room-naming opportunities for gifts of $100,000 each.

The FVMA selected the Internal Medicine Treatment Rounds Room to be named for the Association and gave the gift to the UF CVM Small Animal Hospital in the name of the FVMA and the FVMA Auxiliary.

The presentation of that room and the entire world-class facility took place October 22 in Gainesville.

“Wow,” said Dr. Jan Hasse, FVMA President. “The ability to provide radiation therapy with pinpoint accuracy using their Linear Accelerator is truly amazing. The new teaching hospital will provide Florida veterinary students with a learning environment which is second to none.”

The hospital’s state-of-the-art equipment and design compares to that

found in any topnotch human medical facility. Services include internal medicine, surgery, primary care and dentistry, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, reproduction, wildlife and zoological medicine, food animal reproduction and medicine, anatomical pathology, surgical pathology, clinical microbiology/parasitology/serology, clinical pathology, emergency and critical care medicine. Besides CT scan, the site offers MRI and MDCT. “The new veterinary medical teaching hospital was very impressive,” said Dr. Ernest Godfrey, who was among a large group of FVMA members attending the open house.

“It opens up many new treatment options for companion animals and will expose the DVM students to the latest, most advanced techniques in veterinary medicine.”

Very impressed with the Small Animal Hospital, “the diagnostic and treatment facilities are extremely high-tech and will expose the students to the most advanced modalities available in veterinary science,”

said Dr. James Kanzler, FVMA President-Elect, about the facility that he terms a combination of beautiful architecture with functional design.

“New graduates will bring a host of new ideas to the practices they join,” Dr. Godfrey said. “The hospital will provide many cutting edge options to pet owners. Florida is very fortunate to have access to this state-of-the-art facility.”

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The FVMA Foundation and Auxiliary donated funds for the purchase of a $100,000 Internal Medicine Treatment Room in the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s new Small Animal Hospital. FVMA members who attended the October open house held to showcase the new hospital, are, from left, Dr. Richard Carpenter, FVMA Executive Board Representative for District 7; Dr. Larry G. Dee, AVMA District 4 Executive Board member; Dr. Richard Sutliff, Representative District 2; Dr. Richard Wilkes, past FVMA president; Dr. James Kanzler, FVMA President-Elect; Dr. Ernest Godfrey, FVMA Delegate to the AVMA; Dr. Jan Hasse, FVMA President; Dr. Stephen Shores, FVMA Alternate Delegate to the AVMA; Dr. Jerry Rayburn, FVMA Executive Board Representative for District 3; and Dr. James Pennington, past FVMA president.

The hospital’s state-of-the-art equipment and design compares to that found in any topnotch human medical facility.

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Dr. Ernest Godfrey, left; Dr. Stephen Shores and Speaker of the House Larry Cretul visit prior to the ribbon-cutting presentation for the new UF Small Animal Hospital on Oct. 22.

The FVMA selected the Internal Medicine Treatment Rounds Room to be named for the Association and gave the gift to the UF CVM Small Animal Hospital in the name of the FVMA and the FVMA Auxiliary.

Former UF College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Richard Dierk, left, greets current Dean Glen Hoffsis, right, as student Benjamin Carter witnesses the meeting.

Dr. Russell Snyder, left, and Dr. Larry G. Dee catch up in the atrium prior to the ribbon-cutting.

Buttons Carpenter, left, and Dr. Richard Carpenter visit with Karen Legato, Senior Director of Development and Alumni Affairs for the college.

Dr. Bern Levine, left; Mary Levine, Dean Glen Hoffsis, Dr. Linda Eads and Jack Eads gathered at the recent open house.

Dr. Thomas Holt, Florida State Veterinarian, and his wife, Deborah, were among the guests

Roberta Lane, left, and Dr. Tom Lane socialize with Dr. Paul Nicoletti and his wife, Earline.

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UF veterinary college honors donors, holds official dedication of new Small Animal Hospital GAINESVILLE — A crowd of well-wishers gathered at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s new Small Animal Hospital inside the building’s festively decorated atrium October 22 for a dedication and ribbon-cutting, which also served as an opportunity to recognize significant donors for their help in bringing the $58 million project to fruition.

“The stars literally lined up,” said College Dean Glen Hoffsis, D.V.M., alluding to the many years of hoping, dreaming, talking and planning that had passed before the facility could finally open its doors. Over time, we’ll need more veterinarians, and the old hospital facility was a choke point for our growth. We now have the ability to better serve both students and clinical faculty, and most importantly, the animals we care for.”

He called the new hospital “the finest in the world” and took time to thank the many internal college and UF staff members, current and former administrators, architects, contractors, Florida’s state veterinarian, the college’s alumni council and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, as well as state legislators for their support.

UF President Bernie Machen said he had a policy of not visiting any UF building while it was still under construction. Standing for the first time in the new hospital, he called it “an incredible moment for me, as it is for everyone else here. The new facility takes your breath away. Sixty percent of American households have pets. People think of their pets as families, and these facilities really are the nation’s best. We can take care of pets that no one else can take care of. By allowing the college to expand enrollment and for all these

other reasons, the new hospital is a wonderful addition to UF, but also to the county, the state and the nation.”

“Others have called this building the best in the world, and I’ll second that,” said Larry Cretul, outgoing speaker of Florida’s House of Representatives, who had worked with UF over a period of several years in support of the project. “Today we take a major step forward. “It’s no secret people love their pets, and from the standpoint of care, there is no better place than here. This new hospital is good for UF, good for the state and good for pet owners.”

David Guzick, M.D., Ph.D., senior vice president of health affairs and president of the UF and Shands Health System, was one of the first people Dean Hoffsis insisted on meeting with soon after Hoffsis arrived in 2009, “so that I would see the importance of having a veterinary center here at UF,” Guzick said adding that two key areas stood out for him with the new small animal hospital project: philanthropy, and the project’s tie-in to the concept of one health. The pathophysiology of diseases is similar in animals and humans.

After private gifts were raised, advocacy from the UF trustees, leveraged by the Legislature to come up with an additional $47 million, “was really important,” Guzick said. “There truly is this ‘one health’ idea, and what better place to spearhead that idea on campus than right here.”

Guests spent the remainder of the evening touring the new building.

Courtesy of Sarah Carey Public Relations, UF CVM www.FVMA.org

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FVMA Members Engaged in the Political Process

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER FVMA Communications and Public Relations Director

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he Florida Veterinary Medical Association is committed to strengthening a fundamental building block in grassroots advocacy by engaging our members in the personal delivery of FVMA PAC contributions to candidates running for office.

“This year more than 40 members were asked to personally meet with candidates on the ballot in the 2010 primary and general elections, as well as political party chairs, and personally deliver FVMA PAC checks to their respective campaigns and/or committees,” said Philip Hinkle, FVMA Executive Director. “This represented our members personally delivering more than 80 checks totaling contributions of $45,250 during this past election cycle. These members participated in one of the most important areas of service to organized veterinary medicine. I am convinced that the dividend we realize, as a result of their hard work and dedication, will be 10-fold.”

“Delivering PAC checks by veterinarians to legislators is extremely effective and appreciated by legislators,” said Dr. Stephen Shores, FVMA PAC Committee Chairman from Gainesville. “It provides a face-toface meeting that is the most effective type of communication. It is all the difference in the world. If I meet you personally, the next time you talk to me you are going to know who I am and our relationship is stronger than if I just phoned or emailed. There is no comparison for the personal

contacts. The same holds true to the (Tallahassee) Legislative Days.”

The numerous members who delivered checks raved about the positive spin it placed on being able to make an impression with legislators in a face-to-face meeting and being able to discuss legislation and concerns dealing with the veterinary industry and animal-related issues.

“This represented our members personally delivering more than 80 checks totaling contributions of $45,250 during this past election cycle.”

As a result of those meetings with incumbent legislators, the FVMA received pledges from several legislators who have committed their support to help the FVMA reverse the recent sales tax revisions on veterinary products. The FVMA is already working on language that will be presented to the FVMA Executive Board in December for its approval in an effort to move forward on this legislative initiative for 2011.

“It is important for the one-on-one interaction,” said Dr. Jerry Rayburn, District 3 Representative from Winter Haven.

“Several (veterinarians) on the west

coast delivered to their clients. It makes the whole interaction very personal and puts a face on the check.

I gave a check to Rep. John Wood.

If I call John Wood, I am sure he would take my call. Sometimes that contact opens up even further. He invited me to a fundraiser for (now) Commissioner of Agriculture-Elect Adam Putnam and took me in his (Wood’s) car and introduced me to our new Commissioner of Agriculture Putnam. It opens doors and makes possibilities that you wouldn’t otherwise realize. I think it is so important to put a face and a handshake on that money. I think it works out well.”

Other members elaborated on the need for making allies and keeping legislators close so they can form liaisons and continue friendly, beneficial chats.

“I think it was an excellent idea actually (to deliver the PAC checks personally),” said Dr. Richard Sutliff, District 2 Representative from Jacksonville. “The effort it took to take the time to visit and speak to them directly indicates that we really cared, rather than sending a check in the mail. We are going to ask them for extra effort on our part in the future, continued on page 19

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Dr. E. Howard Acree Jr. Dr. Ignatius W. Adams Dr. Harold F. Albers Dr. David J. Andrix Dr. Stuart H. Aultman Dr. James F. Aycock Dr. Jose A. Barbosa Dr. Michael A. Barnett Dr. John R. Bass Dr. Peter D. Baumwell Dr. Louis E. Bauslaugh Dr. Jack E. Beal Jr. Dr. Christopher J. Beaupied Dr. Harold Neil Becker Dr. Wallace R. Belcher Dr. William W. Bennett Dr. Jack L. Blackwood Jr. Dr. Evan Mitchell Blair Dr. Luke H. Blanton Dr. James H. Block Dr. David Bordelon Dr. Roger A. Botelson Dr. Gary I. Bowen Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Boyett Dr. William K. Bradford Dr. James M. Brechin Dr. Jonas Glenn Brewer Dr. Donald S. Brown Dr. Henry A. Brunz Dr. Robert W. Bullock Dr. Colin F. Burrows Dr. G. Maureen Bushnell Dr. Philip A. Callahan

Dr. John Francis Canty Dr. Susan Marie Carastro Dr. Richard M. Carpenter Dr. Sergio Carvajal-Manieu Dr. Kerry N. Chatham Dr. Richard B. Clark Dr. Larry W. Coen Dr. Mark W. Coleman Dr. Donald F. Cook Dr. Jeffrey M. Cooper Dr. Deborah Kemmerer Cottrell Dr. Kenneth Cox Dr. David W. Cromer Dr. Rene A. Cruz Dr. John S.W. Davis II Dr. Jorge De Cabo Dr. Larry G. Dee Dr. Gerardo J. Diaz Dr. Randy Dominguez Dr. Lynn Duffy Dr. Randall S. Dugal Dr. Ronald L. Dumas Dr. Laura Diane Earle-Imre Dr. David W. Eich Dr. David Elmer Dr. Robert H. Encinosa Dr. Henri Escuriex Dr. Glenn M. Finnell Dr. Mary C. Fondren Dr. Vicki L. Fountain Dr. Steven John Fox Dr. Thomas A. Freiberg Dr. Joseph Gardial Dr. Geoffrey R. Gardner Dr. Nancy M. Gerhardt Dr. Sara E. Gessner

Dr. Thomas F. Gillaspie Dr. Jonathan Gilvarry Dr. Ernest C. Godfrey Jr. Dr. Jeffrey S. Godwin Dr. Arthur Goebel Dr. Michelle Goodnight Dr. Archie S. Gordon Dr. Patricia A. Gordon Dr. Heidi Goss Dr. John L. Green Dr. Jonathan Greenfield Dr. Charles Mark Griffin Dr. Charles P. Hall Dr. Randy R. Hann Dr. Krista Hardy Dr. Jim W. Harvey Dr. Robert R. Hase Dr. Debbie J. Hasse Dr. Jan M. Hasse Dr. Michael L. Hauser Dr. Pamela Jones Hendrickson Dr. Robert E. Hess Jr. Dr. Richard C. Hill Mr. Philip J. Hinkle Dr. Glen Hoffsis Dr. Joseph R. Hooker Dr. Elizabeth Hughes Dr. Julio A. Ibanez Dr. Joy Jeanne Iezzi Dr. Joseph L. Imburgia Dr. Stephen F. Iulo Dr. Phillip Scott Jacobs Dr. William H. Jernigan Dr. William Lawrence Jernigan Dr. Jay H. Jones Dr. Michele W. Kahl

Thank Yo Dr. Glenn S. Kalick Dr. James A. Kanzler Dr. Terrence S. Keene Dr. Shannon Kennedy Dr. Nancy E. Kicherer Dr. Kwang Jae Kim Dr. John E. Kittrell Dr. Timothy E. Knight Dr. William S. Koch Dr. James E. Kurzydlo Dr. William E. Kyser Dr. Jack Lawrence Landess Dr. Harold E. Langbehn Dr. Irving Marvin Lerner Dr. Bruce Levinston Dr. Andrew H. Levy Dr. Joseph E. Lewis Dr. Steven C. Lewis Dr. John C. Lewis Dr. Andrew J. Lischin Dr. Jacki K. Love Dr. Chris Lee Ludlow Dr. Douglas M. MacCoy

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You to our 2010 PAC Contributors Dr. George A. Malnati Dr. Michael A. Marks Dr. Eugenio J. Marquez Dr. Danise S. Martinez Dr. Guy R. Maxwell Dr. Paul A. May Dr. Linda A. McCollough Dr. Jean Kay McKnight Dr. Miriam Ana Mendez Dr. Constance Mengering Dr. C. Randall Mims Dr. Wayne L. Mogavero Dr. Risa R. Moore Dr. Donald H. Morgan Dr. Michael K. Morgan Dr. A. Benjamin Morse Dr. Anirude Motie Dr. Timothy R. Mountain Dr. Carol Mykolyk Dr. Herbert Nicholas Dr. Lowell D. Olson Dr. Harold E. Ott Dr. Mike Pegelow

Dr. Steven R. Pepper Dr. Lesley L. Phillips Dr. John H. Porter Dr. James Prendergast Dr. Don D. Price Dr. Michael J. Pridgeon Dr. Gary Priest Dr. Anthony S. Qureishi Dr. Spencer L. Ratnoff Dr. Jerry L. Rayburn Dr. Ralph W. Raymond Jr. Dr. Thomas Reed Dr. Kenneth Richard Renegar Dr. Ronald M. Ridge Dr. Christopher W. Ruzicka Dr. Carlos L. Saavedra Dr. Roque A. Santa Cruz Dr. Nancy J. Saxe Dr. Michael Schaer Dr. Jack F. Schmidt Dr. Sheila Scroggins Dr. Jerry P. Shank Dr. Gregg C. Shinn

Dr. Stephen A. Shores Dr. Harold Siegel Dr. Jeffrey F. Siegel Dr. Thomas A. Smith Dr. Richard E. Smith Dr. Perry F. Smith Dr. C. Perry Smith Dr. Richard C. Sproc Dr. Mary Lynn E. Stanton Dr. Philip Eugene Stine Dr. Linda G. Stoddard Dr. David L. Stone Dr. Kevin Michael Stoothoff Dr. Christine M. Storts Dr. Lee B. Stuart Dr. Joseph A. Suarez Dr. Alex G. Suero Dr. Richard C. Sutliff Dr. Billy J. Taylor Dr. Neil B. Tenzer Dr. Richard S. Thompson Dr. Ronald W. Todd Jr. Dr. Flavia F. Tompkins

Dr. Maricarmen Vega Dr. Jonathan R. Wald Dr. Amanda M. Wallen Dr. William A. Walsh Jr. Dr. Melissa R. Webster Dr. Stephen L. Wehrmann Dr. Jeffrey Werwa Dr. Patricia M. Weston-Bogart Dr. William James Whiteside Dr. Janet R. Whitlock Dr. Richard D. Wilkes Dr. Rebecca R. Williams Dr. Richard B. Williams Dr. Gregory S. Winter Dr. Patrick J. Wright Dr. Theodore S. Yoho Dr. Camille Young Dr. Noam Zelman

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Dr. Ernie Godfrey and Dr. Donald Morgan presenting an FVMA PAC check to Rep. Bill Heller.

Dr. Jan Hasse & Dr. Don Morgan, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. James Frishe.

Dr. Stephen Shores, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Debbie Boyd.

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Dr. Corey Miller & Dr. J. Barry David presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Dennis Baxley.

Drs. Jan & Debbie Hasse presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Doug Holder.

Dr. John Stevens, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Ken Roberson

Dr. James presenting FVMA PAC ch

Dr. Jim Brechin, presenting FVMA PAC check to Sen. Greg Evers.

Drs. C. Hall, M. Pridgeon, J. Servaites and Mr. J. Mixon presenting FVMA PAC check to Sen. Bill Montford.

Dr. Robert Hicks, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Mike Horner

Dr. Jenifer presenting FVMA PAC check

Drs. Loren Nations, Jerry Rayburn & Mitzi Vargas, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. John Wood.

Dr. Jim Brechin, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Jimmy Petronis.

Dr. Richard Sutliff, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Dr. Ronald Renuart.

Dr. Jerry Rayburn, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Kelli Stargel.

Dr. Christine Storts, presenting FVMA PAC check to Sen. Thad Altman.

Drs. Marta Lista & Gerardo Diaz, presenting FVMA PAC check to Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla

Dr. Eileen Gesoff, presenting FVMA PAC check to Sen. Lizabeth Benacquisto.

Dr. Jim Brechin, prese to Commissioner of Agr

Dr. Gerardo Dia FVMA PAC check to

Thank You to our 2010

The FVMA would like to recognize the following members who took on the ballot in the 2010 Primary and General Elections. If you w

Dr. Jan Hasse & Dr. Don Morgan, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Janet Long.

Dr. William Bradford Dr. Lisa Bramson Dr. Jim Brechin Dr. Ronald Burk Dr. Richard Carpenter

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Dr. Sergio Carvajal Dr. Jenifer Chatfield Dr. J. Barry David

Dr. Gerardo Diaz Dr. Eileen Gesoff Dr. Ernest Godfrey

Dr. Patrick Hafner Dr. Charles P. Hall Dr. Debbie Hasse

Dr. Jan Hasse Dr. Robert Hicks Dr. James A. Kanzler

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n Hasse check to Rep. Ray Pilon.

Dr. Jim Brechin, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Clay Ford .

Dr. Ronald Burk presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Franklin Sands.

Dr. Jim Brechin, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Matt Gaetz.

s Kanzler, heck to Rep. Greg Steube.

Dr. Jackie Shellow & Dr. Jean Oberg, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Joseph Abruzzo.

Dr. Jim Brechin, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Marti Coley.

Dr. Richard Carpenter, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Cole Peacock.

Dr. Stephen Shores, presenting FVMA PAC check to Sen. Steve Oelrich.

Dr. Richard Carpenter, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Trudi Williams.

Dr. Christine Storts, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. John Tobia.

Dr. William K. Bradford, presenting FVMA PAC check to Sen. Alan Hays.

Dr. Jim Brechin, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Clay Ingram.

Dr. James Kanzler, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Jim Boyd.

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Dr. Lisa Bramson, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Ron Saunders.

Drs. Gerardo Diaz & Marta Lista presenting FVMA PAC check to Sen. Anitere Flores .

Dr. Stephen Shores, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. Keith Perry.

Dr. Richard Sutliff, presenting FVMA PAC check to Rep. William Proctor.

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Pinellas County VMA Political Forum Reaps Goodwill, Friendships

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER FVMA Communications and Public Relations Director

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or more than a decade, the Pinellas County Veterinary Medical Association has been welcoming legislators and Pinellas County Commissioners to its Political Rally every two years in October. A few hors d’oeuvres, beverages and conversation make the popular Pinellas County event an excellent $2,000 investment for the amount of exposure the association receives in legislative and commission contacts.

“The Pinellas County VMA Political Forum is an excellent model for local VMAs to adopt that provides organized veterinary medicine a venue to engage its members in the political process,” said Philip Hinkle, FVMA Executive Director. “I would like to see more programs like theirs replicated throughout the state.”

Dr. Don Morgan, District 4 Representative to the FVMA Executive Board, is greatly involved in the planning and hosting of the PCVMA’s political forum that invites the current legislators, representatives, senators, county commissioners and local candidates to a speak and meet affair. To have fewer candidates and a group that is manageable, the PCVMA holds the event after the primary, but just before the general election.

“County commissioners are vital because

they control animal services in your local area,” Dr. Morgan said. “Many changes in state legislation come from grassroots’ efforts and begin with county and local ordinances.”

The PCVMA brings in a “high profile moderator in a person like Juhan Mixon from Mixon and Associates because the legislative delegation needs to know who he is, and that he is working on behalf of the FVMA in Tallahassee.”

Of the 30-35 candidates for different offices invited to the event, 18 positive RSVPs were returned and 15 actually attended along with 40 veterinarians.

The success of the event this year was known immediately.

“Every one of the incumbents said he/she could fix the sales tax situation (sales tax on veterinary products) right from the getgo; will get a bill together and sponsor it,” Dr. Morgan said.

The grassroots event is invaluable because the PCVMA members who participate know all of their elected officials on a first-name basis.

Dr. Morgan says he carries the contact one step further since he has a politician’s office located across the street from his veterinary practice. Not only does Dr. Morgan talk politics when he can, but he offers to place those political signs around his own neighborhood during election time.

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“Getting to know these elected officials on a first-name basis before you need them is very critical,” Dr. Morgan said. “This is money well spent. For the dangerous dog act, the horse slaughter situation last year and the breedspecific legislation – well, we can pick up the phone and call them and discuss this because we already have an established contact with them.“ Dr. Morgan cited various other associations and individual veterinarians within his District 4 who are also active in the political arena reaching out to make contacts with all local and state officials.

“If you acquaint yourselves with the legislators when these issues come up, it is easy to get to see them and they welcome you,” Dr. Morgan said. “It is great to see them on an individual basis. If you make sure to contribute to their campaigns they will not forget who you are. They will listen to you and that is so important.”

Many of the same legislators have attended the political forum over the past several years, while some have benefited by receiving PAC contributions.

“They knew the importance of attending the function,” Dr. Morgan said. “We gave out six FVMA PAC checks worth $3,000.”

And once the election is over, Dr. Morgan says his group encourages members to follow up with candidates by attending the election night victory parties to congratulate the legislators.

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A Strong PAC is Vital to Strengthen the FVMA’s Legislative Voice

By Philip Hinkle FVMA Executive Director

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he Florida Veterinary Medical Association has made great strides in accomplishing legislative initiatives that benefit the veterinary profession through its work with Florida legislators. Ever vigilant in defending the veterinary industry, the FVMA continually monitors legislative and regulatory issues that impact small business and veterinary medicine.

The fundamental cornerstone of an effective advocacy program begins with a strong PAC. The FVMA PAC enables members and friends of organized veterinary medicine to combine their political contributions in support of candidates who support FVMA issues.

Members of the Florida legislature and regulatory agencies across the state make decisions every day that affect veterinary medicine in Florida. Veterinarians, as a whole, tend to shun the political arena. However, it is imperative that our members become fully engaged in the political process. There’s an adage in Tallahasse that “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.”

The FVMA Executive Board and legislative committee have worked tirelessly to provide its members ample opportunities to become involved in the political process. You can see, in this issue of the Advocate, a handful of engaged members have already made a profound impact this year with their much-needed participation.

The FVMA PAC is one way for veterinary medicine to speak with a united and collective voice.

A strong PAC brings veterinary medical-related issues to the attention of elected officials whose decisions affect our profession and livelihoods.

The FVMA PAC enables our members to get involved in the political process while enhancing the power of their contributions.

When you make an individual contribution to a candidate, he/she may not know why you chose to support them. However, when the FVMA PAC makes a contribution it sends a strong collective message from the FVMA that advocates legislation favorable to our

profession and protects your livelihood.

As you can see on pages 12-13, more than 200 members of the FVMA contributed to the FVMA PAC this year providing more than $22,000 in PAC funds.

“It (PAC) establishes relationships we enjoy with the legislators and opens doors of communication on legislative issues and provides the opportunity to help combat major issues like sales tax on veterinary items,” said Dr. Stephen Shores, FVMA PAC Committee Chairman.

“The failure to contribute to PAC limits our ability to be successful in legislative issues.”

Dr. Shores shares with FVMA members that “a minimum contribution of $100 can make a big difference to a campaign.”

By now you should have received your 2011 membership dues invoice. That invoice provides every member an opportunity to participate in the political process by making a voluntary contribution to the FVMA PAC.

I encourage you to promptly renew your 2011 membership and consider a contribution to the FVMA PAC! There is strength in numbers.

If you would like to become more involved in the FVMA PAC and/or the FVMA’s advocacy program, contact the FVMA headquarters, toll free, at (800)

“The failure to contribute to PAC limits our ability to be successful in legislative issues.”

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continued from page 11 so this is a much better way to do this. We are showing them (legislators) that we took the extra effort to hand deliver the checks to them.”

Dr. Sutliff prepped himself on the political backgrounds of his recipient legislators and was well-prepared to spend “about 10 minutes to discuss the pertinent issues (concerning veterinary medicine) and got issues from them that they want our lobbyists to address. This is an opportunity to engage them and put a face to a name.”

Delivering checks is “the difference between daylight and dark,” Dr. Shores said. “It is so much more effective outside the legislative sessions so that when the session comes then they already have a degree of knowledge through the establishing of a personal relationship in the campaign that enhances the relation-

ship when legislative issues arise.”

“Legislators become more familiar with legislative issues from these kinds of contacts,” Dr. Shores said.

“Should an animal issue arise, then they talk to the FVMA before they make a decision because the FVMA is the authority on animal issues. This provides an opportunity to make legislators aware in the value of using veterinarians in political issues.”

Dr. Donald Morgan, District 4 Representative of the FVMA Executive Board, Bellaire, concurred.

“The FVMA and veterinarians should be the consulting authority on all things animal-related in the county commissions and the state legislation,” Dr. Morgan said. “By having closer relations to the county commissions and

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Members are encouraged to get involved in the legislative process.

“Veterinarians are greatly admired and veterinary medicine is a highly respected profession,” Hinkle said.

“We need to capitalize on that tremendous asset and build relationships with legislators throughout the year. The FVMA needs to ensure an open door when legislation is introduced affecting our profession and livelihoods.”

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IS YOUR STABLE TOXIC? Did you know that ammonia can damage an animal’s respiratory system?

Even at low levels of ammonia, that noxious smell in your stable or barn can create a health risk for animals.

Ammonia is not just a nuisance odor, it can cause upper respiratory tract problems, putting the animal at risk for pneumonia and other serious health issues.

How is the ammonia created?

When an animal urinates in his stall, the liquid seeps through bedding and into the porous concrete, deep bedding or stall mats.

Bacteria feed on the nutrients in the urea and produce ammonia. The noxious gas rises and is inhaled by the animal.

As a result an acrid gas develops, which at best creates a very unpleasant stench; at worst, can damage tissue in the animal’s respiratory tract. Results can include pneumonia, heaves or even equine COPD, otherwise known as asthma.

Foals and other young animals are even more susceptible to ammonia’s damaging effects, as they spend a lot more time lying in the stall bedding. According to studies, an estimated 15 percent of all foals have severe respiratory disease before the end of their first year.

Animals that may spend more time lying in the stall bedding, such as those recovering from injury, are more exposed to ammonia’s toxic fumes.

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