The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association ( CVMA; , ACMV), founded in 1876, is a professional organization for veterinary professionals in Canada.

Activities

Publications

The CVMA publishes two scientific journals: the '' Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research'' ('), a

peer-reviewed Peer review is the evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competencies as the producers of the work ( peers). It functions as a form of self-regulation by qualified members of a profession within the relevant field. Peer review ...

quarterly publication available online focusing on

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and veterinary medicine, as well as the '' Canadian Veterinary Journal'' ('), a peer-reviewed monthly publication, focusing on scientific articles, regular columns, news, and information about new products. The CVMA also publishes information about pet care for the public.

Membership

Veterinary students in Canada are automatically members of the CVMA and are referred to as Students of the CVMA (SCVMA) (', ÉACMV). Each of Canada's five veterinary schools has a student representative who sits on the CVMA's Student committee. Veterinary students can attend an annual symposium in veterinary medicine including lectures and labs. While veterinary schools in Canada are accredited by the Council on Education of the

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, licensing exams for Canadian veterinary students are administered by the National Examination Board of the CVMA.

Antimicrobial resistance

The CVMA has urged the government for further regulatory changes to provide increased veterinary oversight of

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use in Canada to combat

antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance (AMR or AR) occurs when microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from antimicrobials, which are drugs used to treat infections. This resistance affects all classes of microbes, including bacteria (antibiotic resista ...

. In 2015, the CVMA revised their statement to include a position on use of antimicrobials of high importance in human medicine (VDD Category I to III), stating they should only be used under veterinary oversight with a veterinary prescription.

References

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College of Veterinarians of British ColumbiaAlberta Veterinary Medical AssociationSaskatchewan Veterinary Medical AssociationManitoba Veterinary Medical AssociationCollege of Veterinarians of OntarioOrdre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec (College of Veterinary Surgeons of Quebec)New Brunswick Veterinary Medical AssociationPrince Edward Island Veterinary Medical AssociationNova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association
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