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General Veterinary Information

Preventive and Production Medicine

• Healthy Animals, USDA Agriculture Research Service - a quarterly compilation of animal health related research news
• International Veterinary Information Service - events calendar, literature reviews, vendors, and lots of other information
• NetVet - the starting point for animal information on the internet
• WebMD - Is now taking part in animal health information.
• Pet Poison Helpline - 24 hour poison helpline for pet owners and veterinary professionals.

Animal Organizations

• National
  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • AVMA Disaster Planning
• State
  • Idaho Veterinary Medical Association (this site)
  • Idaho Bioterrorism Awareness and Preparedness Program (IBAPP) - Contact Marilyn Simunich @ 208-332-8540
  • Idaho Veterinary Medical Foundation
  • University of Idaho
    • College of Agriculture
      • Department of Animal & Veterinary Science
        • Caine Veterinary Teaching Center
        • Northwest Equine Reproduction Laboratory (NERL)
  • Washington State University
    • College of Veterinary Medicine

Human Organizations Applicable to the Practice of Veterinary Medicine

• The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
  •  Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines

Kid's Korner

• ^{American Veterinary Medical Association for Kids}
• ^{Hampster Dance} - be patient while this site downloads (best with sound)
• ^{Kratt's Creatures}
• ^{Sea World}
• ^{The Field Museum}
• ^{Youth and Kids Page in Agriculture}
• ^Zoboomafu

Laws, Rules and Regulations

This page contains links to Idaho and United States laws, rules and other regulations governing animal health and the use of animals.

State of Idaho

• http://www.bovm.state.id.us Board of Veterinary Medicine - licensing for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, certified euthanasia agencies, and certified euthanasia technicians; grievances and complaints
  • Agency Contact, Karen Ewing
  • Voice: (208) 332-8588
    Fax (208) 334-4062
    
    2270 Old Penitentiary Rd
    PO Box 7249
    Boise, ID 83707
    
  • Administrative Rules, Veterinary
  • Idaho Statutes
    • Cruelty to Animals - Title 25, Chapter 35
    • Veterinary Practice Act - Title 54, Chapter 21
• Department of Agriculture
  • Division of Animal Industries
    • Bureau of Animal Management
    • Bureau of Veterinary Services
    • Dairy Bureau
  • Agriculture Laws
    • Title 25 Animals
      • Cruelty to Animals
    • Title 54 Professions, Vocations and Businesses
      • Chapter 21 Veterinarians

Federal Veterinary Resources and References

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• United States Department of Agriculture
  • California Dept of Ag -- detailed plan for response in case of a FAD, sheet on disinfectants, also anthrax and BSE.
  • Animal, Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
    • Animal Care - animal welfare issues
    • Veterinary Services - animal health issues (foot and mouth disease, BSE/Mad Cow Disease, etc.)

• American Association of Veterinary State Boards

• ^OSHA - waste anesthetic gases

• ^OSHA - practitioner's keep out of trouble with OSHA

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