VCS April 2022 Newsletter

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MEMBERS. If you haven't been in the VCS members' portal recently, be sure to check it out. We have added some new peer-reviewed articles and videos! To become a member and have access to this great information and resources, join now...

ADVOCACY. The VCS Advocacy Committee has been very busy the last few months, with the legislative session in full swing. We're keeping an eye on at least eight bills in various states and compiling a state-by-state cannabis legislation and language map. To date, we have information on the following states:

CA 2018 - "prohibit the Veterinary Medical Board from disciplining, or denying, revoking, or suspending the license of, a licensed veterinarian solely for discussing the use of cannabis on an animal"

MI 2021 - "A veterinarian may consult with an owner on the use of marihuana or industrial hemp on an animal of the owner"

NV 2021 - "prohibits the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from taking disciplinary action against a licensed veterinarian or the facility in which the licensed veterinarian engages in the practice of veterinary medicine for recommending the use of or administering certain products containing hemp"

UT - 2022 - "a licensed veterinarian is not prohibited from discussing the effect of cannabis on an animal with the animal's owner”

States with language specific to DVMs but without legislation: FL, OR, WA, CO, MT

EDUCATE. Check out the Dog Detox Summit where Dr. Gary Richter, VCS Board Member, will be part of a panel of leading dog experts. Click here for more information....

VCS is pleased to announce that Chou2 Pharma has joined
our other corporate partners as a Leading Sponsor!

Chou2 Pharma offers a line of scientifically driven pet products, using isolated and encapsulated cannabinoid molecules, to target a variety of need states in a precise, consistent manner. In addition to creating a top-tier (and growing!) product line, Chou2 Pharma is focused on educating veterinarians and pet parents on the science and safety behind cannabinoid supplements. They are also engaging in clinical trials and have begun the process for FDA approval.

Career veterinarians. Top cannabinoid scientists. Precision manufacturers.
The power of combined expertise is the CHOU2 PHARMA way.

Thank you to our Corporate Partners!

LEADING SPONSORS

PREMIER & GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

If you would like to learn more about our corporate sponsorship opportunities, contact Nancy Stewart at donorsupport@veterinarycannabissociety.org