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Representatives from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) and the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission described the organization’s certification process: program approval for training providers, a two‑part candidate examination (written and practical), recertification and continuing education requirements, and a professional‑practice analysis used to validate exam content. AVCA speakers emphasized that (1) certified practitioners must complete school‑approved training modules and pass both written and practical exams before advertising animal chiropractic services and (2) certified chiropractors are not veterinarians and should not practice veterinary medicine or prescribe drugs; they said veterinarians and certified chiropractors should work as adjuncts to one another.

The board also heard regulatory perspectives from two state licensure authorities: the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners (which recently added an allied‑animal‑health permit framework in a practice‑act modernization) and the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (which licenses animal chiropractors and physical therapists). Kentucky staff described a recent legislative modernization that added an allied‑animal‑health permit (AAHP) category and noted active debates about which modalities and activities should be allowed, how to define ‘‘livestock’’ versus other animals, and whether some legacy practitioners should be grandfathered. Kentucky staff said their draft regulatory approach would limit AAHP scope (no diagnostic imaging, no surgery, no prescription authority), require record exchange with veterinarians and contemplate a pathway to a full AAHP license largely for liability/insurance reasons. Nevada staff described a different model: separate license types with statutory definitions for animal chiropractic, animal physical therapy and equine dental practice. Nevada’s model requires practitioner licensure with the parallel professional board (chiropractic or physical therapy board) as a condition of animal practice and typically requires a veterinarian referral with a valid veterinary‑client‑patient relationship (VCPR) and medical‑record exchange within 48 hours; equine dental providers in Nevada must practice under direct supervision.

Board members asked about: (1) red flags and how training programs teach identification of neurologic disease and contraindications to adjustment, (2) where supervisory liability lies and how complaints are handled when practitioners are not veterinarians, (3) whether pasteurization and raw‑milk messaging are needed (matter raised earlier in the CDFA report), and (4) how a state should balance access to care against patient safety when creating carve‑outs or permits. Presenters said school curricula and AVCA exam content include sections on red flags and contraindications, that certification is time‑limited and requires continuing education, and that reporting and discipline are handled by the relevant state board when a licensee’s conduct harms an animal.

Why this matters: Several public commenters and stakeholders have urged the Veterinary Medical Board either to regulate specific allied‑health providers on animals or to defer to the boards that already license those professions. Board members said they want state guidance that protects animals and avoids fragmented oversight where multiple professional boards define different standards for the same animal procedures.

What the board asked and next steps: The board received the presentations for information and invited additional stakeholder input. Kentucky and Nevada officials said they will continue to work with the board and stakeholders; the VMB will consider this material as MDC and staff refine any California policy options.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Veterinary Medical Board- Board Meeting- January 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Two national and two state-level presenters outlined certification standards for animal chiropractic and how Nevada and Kentucky regulate allied animal-health professions; presenters and board members discussed supervision, red flags, recordkeeping and public‑protection implications.","taxTitle","Veterinary Medical Board, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California","taxId",76758,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6381287,"California Department of Food & Agriculture reports H5N1 surge in poultry and significant dairy detections; officials describe surveillance, testing and control",968,2207000,3175000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128583-081aceca8ea8ebbba8d4bbbaee5200d0&start=2207&end=3175","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128583-081aceca8ea8ebbba8d4bbbaee5200d0/thumbnail_2207000.jpg","/articles/6381287/California/California-Department-of-Food-Agriculture-reports-H5N1-surge-in-poultry-and-significant-dairy-detections-officials-describe-surveillance-testing-and-control","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381287-64ad91066cf493851dd86c55bbd1e726/orig.mp4?Expires=1770488653&Signature=Q3xEHjU6DNrolNY5YNbyfjv~XT64XeTOBF4Po1hWqtYowwVA67S0S3SEiDizW4E-TRrHXNRmzPwSmNKi3i7mceJwSuICeGKwp16gSaO-h9rbBHFP63Q-ZYQBVj3UF~yNcCJJb3eTbGJMbD7a2C8JPlQX7V87aSAot4xxhv6ysRxYjPV1mr4EmHyLvZR60Ewk4Kx8UwPoftqzRTZ21roc23c2srKP1GQ4yuiVpCMasxSn9mAVC-8adpavdczZg~D3~rpp2VIDkQ5Zzrx4GoMQFeARXQ3zI7jxd-r6zqoNWwsHwWhPgbRPYGH-epMoG9YDZ72hXesRztEQgbP10g52wA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","State agricultural officials told the Veterinary Medical Board that the Eurasian strain of avian influenza (H5N1) has produced the largest outbreak in California history and is behaving differently in dairy cattle than in poultry, prompting ongoing surveillance, targeted quarantine and research.

CDFA State Veterinarian staff said the virus first appeared in California dairy herds in late summer 2024 and that, as of their update, hundreds of dairies had tested positive or presumptively positive. Many infected herds are under state quarantine that limits animal movement and requires biosecurity. The department reported that some dairies have cleared quarantine after three consecutive weeks of negative bulk‑tank tests, and others remain in multi‑week testing protocols.

Poultry impacts in recent months were described as dramatic: CDFA presented figures showing more than 10 million commercial poultry (layers, broilers, turkeys and ducks) lost in the current surge and earlier waves combined. The department said the latest wave has produced higher weekly detections than prior waves and that whole‑genome sequencing in some poultry cases suggests spillover from infected cattle herds as well as the usual introductions from wild birds.

Key points officials told the board:
- Dairy: CDFA identified a large number of affected dairies (hundreds in the state) and described a testing program that includes weekly or more frequent bulk‑milk PCR surveillance; milk testing and mammary gland tropism make bulk milk an effective surveillance sample. CDFA staff said infected dairies often show high morbidity but relatively low mortality and that their teams are working with USDA and university partners to study disease dynamics and post‑infection outcomes. Many dairies are in the process of clearing quarantine via serial negative milk tests.

- Poultry: The current outbreak wave has outpaced previous ones and involved mandatory movement‑control areas, testing and biosecurity. CDFA reported tens of thousands to millions of birds lost per category in recent outbreaks and said environmental testing of barns is part of the process before restocking is permitted.

- Testing workload and labs: CDFA said weekly submissions to state and federal labs number in the thousands for dairy and poultry combined; workload and turnaround time are significant operational issues. CDFA is using California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory (Davis) and accredited out‑of‑state labs.

- Research and response: The department described more than 30 coordinated research streams exploring virus ecology, surveillance optimization and interventions, and a longitudinal field study with university partners (UC Davis and Colorado State) collecting milk, serum and environmental samples to better understand infection dynamics in cattle. Preliminary findings include frequent detection in milk, occasional detection in urine and serum, and low yield from nasal swabs — findings that shape surveillance strategy.

- Public health and occupational safety: CDFA and public‑health partners said the most observed human infections in California have been conjunctivitis in dairy workers with close animal exposure; agencies continue to provide PPE guidance and free PPE stockpiles to farms and animal workers in affected zones.

- Pet and food safety: CDFA emphasized that pasteurization inactivates the virus and that pasteurized dairy products present no food‑safety risk. The department said raw‑milk products present a different risk profile and announced increased testing/diversion-to‑pasteurization policies for raw‑milk dairies in higher‑risk zones. CDFA also said it is coordinating with public‑health and wildlife agencies on cases in companion animals and wildlife.

Why this matters: The H5N1 outbreak touches multiple parts of the animal health system — commercial dairy, backyard poultry, wildlife and public health — with direct effects on agricultural production, animal welfare and supply chains. CDFA told the board that its work is as much research and epidemiology as emergency response, and that the virus’s behavior in cattle requires new policy and operational responses.

What the board asked and next steps: Board members asked about lab capacity, staff surge and funding; CDFA said it is tapping USDA surge capacity, is reallocating state staff where possible and is discussing longer‑term gaps with budget authorities. CDFA said it will continue to brief the board as surveillance and research produce new guidance and will coordinate on outreach efforts to veterinarians, pet owners and producers.

Board members and staff urged clear public messaging on pasteurization, raw‑milk risks and reporting channels for suspect flocks or sick animals. CDFA also recommended that veterinarians report suspect cases and that practitioners follow PPE and biosecurity guidance published by public‑health and agricultural authorities.","CDFA told the Veterinary Medical Board its H5N1 response is shifting to sustained surveillance as many dairies have been infected; officials reported hundreds of infected dairies and millions of commercial birds lost, and outlined testing, quarantine and research efforts.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6381291,"Board approves package of statutory and regulatory changes on continuing education, RVT pathways and unlicensed-practice penalties",3336,5889000,9225000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128583-081aceca8ea8ebbba8d4bbbaee5200d0&start=5889&end=9225","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128583-081aceca8ea8ebbba8d4bbbaee5200d0/thumbnail_5889000.jpg","/articles/6381291/California/Board-approves-package-of-statutory-and-regulatory-changes-on-continuing-education-RVT-pathways-and-unlicensed-practice-penalties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381291-f77ab6ef6583c38b3fff040ce1a3e1c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770488653&Signature=P6Y3VAeaSzFC8Mah0X0xJ3k0WewH~rvKKSEmyD8aDtF6qo9leI-Qg4YRW7ZHEfDVC4iV-cKDZDrezyNI25Z2ZDaJRDBShm-kLEk4bsNWN-31d7C-8~pfhZGRQowVecmnPWio91r6Mod-Ptnsd5kzk93RHEbq~OHpCKktaXbyLg1WNS3W3aM~H~Wi3rijN0XWqpdna-aZP6AkvAIrWUNvtMi52nW24mnXf7uiv~8TH4xX8oVeoOQ0w5~RSQV9RPtZidELIPcgw9rX51qwqaew5sWlbQdo4XTpOEw6iWJ17pHxgFcG-NPi8V0X5v8JdacuGoycQql63GFaGqgvXlZDJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Veterinary Medical Board voted on a package of proposed statutory and regulatory changes, approving legislative proposals and rulemaking steps that would: reorganize continuing-education statutes for veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians (RVTs); remove one out-of-state RVT pathway; increase the range and remove the overall cap for unlicensed-practice citations; and amend related regulatory language. Board members directed staff to file the draft text with the Department of Consumer Affairs and to begin the administrative rulemaking process where required.

The board framed the actions as housekeeping plus policy changes intended to (1) consolidate CE law in a single article to remove duplication and clarify what counts for veterinarians and RVTs, (2) ensure a basic education component for RVT applicants, and (3) give the board more flexible citation authority for unlicensed practice. Several motions were passed during the Management, Discipline and Consumer Protection (MDC) committee report and subsequent board votes; staff will prepare the formal legislative language and rulemaking packages for the usual external review and public comment.

The package included these items (motions approved by the board):
- Repeal BPC §§4838 and 4846.5 and add a single new CE article (new BPC 4858 et seq.) that: consolidates CE rules; clarifies allowable CE topics and proof-of-completion requirements; allows limited CE credit for pro bono spay/neuter work (RVTs: up to 2 hours); and aligns credit totals proportionally between veterinarians and RVTs. Board action: approve submission of the legislative proposal and prepare regulatory packages to repeal redundant CE regulations. Outcome: approved; staff directed to file and pursue rulemaking.

- Amend BPC §4841.5 (RVT registration/examination requirements) to clarify and update requirements for RVT applicants. Outcome: approved; staff to file.

- Amend BPC §§4846 and 4848.1 (veterinary license requirements) to reflect the new CE article and clean up related language. Outcome: approved; staff to file.

- Amend BPC §4883 (disciplinary language) to authorize discipline for fraud/misrepresentation in renewing a license. Outcome: approved; staff to file.

- Add authority to increase unlicensed-practice citations and remove the current statutory cap (proposed new BPC §4875.7) and add veterinary assistant/AAHP holders to the list of persons who may receive citations (BPC §4875.2). Outcome: approved; staff to file legislative language.

- Amend CCR Title 16 §2043 to remove references to unlicensed-practice citation classifications that will be superseded if the citation cap removal passes; staff were authorized to begin the rulemaking package and to submit notice to DCA and the Business, Consumer Services & Housing Agency. Outcome: approved; rulemaking initiated.

- Repeal CCR Title 16 §2068.6 (out‑of‑state RVT registration equivalence) so that all RVT pathways include an educational component; the board authorized initiation of the rulemaking/notice process to repeal the regulation. Outcome: approved (roll call votes recorded).

Board members and MDC staff emphasized that the proposals are first-step policy actions: legislative bills must pass the Legislature and, for regulatory changes, a formal 45‑day public-comment period and possible hearings will follow. Staff said regulatory notice packages would include fiscal and small‑business impact analyses required by the Administrative Procedure Act. Board leaders also noted some items (for example, expanded allowances for other allied‑health tasks) remain under discussion and will return for further stakeholder input before any final statutory language is requested from the Legislature.

Why this matters: The changes would alter continuing-education requirements, restrict one pathway to RVT registration that allowed out‑of‑state equivalency without an education component, and increase the board’s civil-authority tools to sanction unlicensed veterinary practice. Each of those moves affects how newcomers qualify to practice, how licensees maintain competence, and how the board enforces consumer‑protection standards.

What’s next: Staff will finalize draft bill language and regulation text, publish 45‑day regulatory notices where required, and bring materials back to the board for confirmation after public comment and any revisions. If bills are introduced, the board will track the legislative calendar and notify stakeholders and members.","The Veterinary Medical Board voted to submit multiple legislative proposals and start regulation changes that rewrite continuing-education rules, tighten some veterinary technician pathways, and increase unlicensed-practice citation authority; staff were authorized to pursue rulemaking where required.","actionData","errors"]

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