KAEP Partnerships
MISSION STATEMENT
“The mission of the KAEP is to ensure the professional development of its members by promoting fellowship, providing educational opportunities, and informing members of political, social, and emerging disease issues that affect the veterinary community and enable them to provide quality care for the horse.”
Upcoming Events
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Tue27Jan20156:00 pmGriffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
The KAEP invites you to dinner,
sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, Zoetis and Merial, John W. Poe, DVM, MPH will discuss
Ebola Virus: An Emerged Public Health ThreatThe 2014-2015 Liberian centered epidemic of Ebola virus is the largest ever recorded. This zoonotic (historically foreign animal African disease) disease is an extraordinary example of constant emergence of new and novel diseases generated by human activities. The convergence of human behavior with varied animal species is a constant generator of new public health threats. The understanding of new disease transmission mechanisms is critical to public health interventions.
Dr. John W. Poe received his DVM from Auburn University in 1981 and Master in Public Health (Epidemiology) from University of Kentucky in 2002. He currently works as the Kentucky State Public Health Veterinarian and also continues to operate a veterinary clinic. He has previously served as Veterinary Medical Officer and Medical Epidemiologist for the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Current duties include consultation to health professionals and the public relating to communicable diseases, animal bites and zoonoses; expertise in control of zoonotic, tick-borne, arboviruses and other communicable diseases; and involvement in drafting and reviewing legislation pertinent to public health. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association Ebola Companion Animal Response Plan Working Group.
REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Cash bar 6pm, Dinner 7pm
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511Cost: $10.00 for current KAEP members,
spouses/guests $30.00
Payments made by cash, check and
credit cards acceptedPlease RSVP via email by Friday, January 23, 2015 to attend Mandy Roberts,
[email protected]
or Dr. Bonnie Barr, KAEP President at (859) 233-0371
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KAEP Members,
The Short Session in Frankfort has less than two weeks to go and there are many bills impacting veterinary medicine in Kentucky. We urge all our members to be informed and reach out to your representatives in the House and in the Senate to voice their concerns for or against the proposed bills. Links to the Bills, Legislators, and a KY Bill Tracker website are listed below.
Key Veterinary Bills
SB 69 – Sens. Webb and Howell – AAHP Equine Dental Provider (EDP) bill.
HB 153 – Reps. Imes, Rudy, et al. – Murray State CVM build authority.
SB 80 – Sen. Carroll – Murray State CVM build authority.
SB 113 – Sens. Howell, et al. – Murray State CVM build authority.
HB 69 – Rep. Grossberg – Rabies vaccine administration bill.
HB 194 – Rep. Whitten – Requires animal control officers to receive training on recognizing child abuse; with a duty to report.
HB 133 – Reps. Doan and Roberts – Allows universal recognition of occupational licenses and government certifications; includes work experience as a basis for licensure or certification.
SB 39 – Sen. Elkins – An Act related to animal fighting.
HB 87 – Reps. Callaway, Doan, Hart – Related to job opportunities for individuals with criminal convictions and associated requirements for licensing boards.
HB 103 – Reps. Kulkarni and Brown Jr. – similar to HB 87.
Who are your representatives?
Find your Legislator in the House and Senate on the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) website https://legislature.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
KY Bill Tracker
