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<blockquote data-quote="Commercialfarmer" data-source="post: 1093563" data-attributes="member: 14544"><p>Hoss, I don't think that the current regulations are being pushed by the veterinary crowd. I think it is being pushed on us by the folks trying to blame animals for bacterial resistance- which is completely incorrect. It is the use of misplaced fear again that they are using to push more regulation. I think it's purpose is to just increase cost and difficulty of production. </p><p></p><p>Think about this, with all this residue testing and regulations of medications/vaccines and now funneling everything through a licensed veterinarian... if you were the guy with a livelihood hinging on that piece of paper (granted by the government), would you want to deal with all these new regulations and the potential consequences? I see in the future an increase in mal-practice premiums for these guys and that will be passed on to everyone else. </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>I think that there is a sensible middle ground. I'm quite glad that there is a minimal level of ignorance a physician, veterinarian, pharmacist, optometrist, etc.. has to pass before being released on the public. They all have to pass a national board. It doesn't mean that they will all make great decisions, but they at least had to pass the school program and retain enough basic knowledge to pass a national board. </p><p></p><p>These positions can heal but can also cause significant harm. I like that there is a little overview. Just like I like that there is suppose to be overview of all governmental branches as they can cause significant harm. </p><p></p><p>Oklahoma now allows teeth to be floated by individuals who are not licensed veterinarians. They cannot sedate without a vet's approval or involvement, but they can perform the work. They have to go through a small training course. I think it is a win, win. There is enough potential for disaster, I'm okay that a small amount of training is required. It isn't 8 years and 2 degrees. </p><p></p><p>As far as palpation, maybe a palpation course should be required for individuals wanting to make a job out of it. When they pass a certain proficiency, release them on the public with whatever limitations that are appropriate. I hate regulating it to extreme, but I think when you are taking a medical procedure (diagnosis of pregnancy) and placing it in the hands of a regular joe- there can be problems (the colon isn't the most sturdy organ in the body). I think there is a middle ground. There is also a need. There aren't enough large animal vets in the country any more. Which will make this new set of laws even more interesting. </p><p></p><p>Currently here, you can do a lot to your own stock. You just can't do it for someone else.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Commercialfarmer, post: 1093563, member: 14544"] Hoss, I don't think that the current regulations are being pushed by the veterinary crowd. I think it is being pushed on us by the folks trying to blame animals for bacterial resistance- which is completely incorrect. It is the use of misplaced fear again that they are using to push more regulation. I think it's purpose is to just increase cost and difficulty of production. Think about this, with all this residue testing and regulations of medications/vaccines and now funneling everything through a licensed veterinarian... if you were the guy with a livelihood hinging on that piece of paper (granted by the government), would you want to deal with all these new regulations and the potential consequences? I see in the future an increase in mal-practice premiums for these guys and that will be passed on to everyone else. I think that there is a sensible middle ground. I'm quite glad that there is a minimal level of ignorance a physician, veterinarian, pharmacist, optometrist, etc.. has to pass before being released on the public. They all have to pass a national board. It doesn't mean that they will all make great decisions, but they at least had to pass the school program and retain enough basic knowledge to pass a national board. These positions can heal but can also cause significant harm. I like that there is a little overview. Just like I like that there is suppose to be overview of all governmental branches as they can cause significant harm. Oklahoma now allows teeth to be floated by individuals who are not licensed veterinarians. They cannot sedate without a vet's approval or involvement, but they can perform the work. They have to go through a small training course. I think it is a win, win. There is enough potential for disaster, I'm okay that a small amount of training is required. It isn't 8 years and 2 degrees. As far as palpation, maybe a palpation course should be required for individuals wanting to make a job out of it. When they pass a certain proficiency, release them on the public with whatever limitations that are appropriate. I hate regulating it to extreme, but I think when you are taking a medical procedure (diagnosis of pregnancy) and placing it in the hands of a regular joe- there can be problems (the colon isn't the most sturdy organ in the body). I think there is a middle ground. There is also a need. There aren't enough large animal vets in the country any more. Which will make this new set of laws even more interesting. Currently here, you can do a lot to your own stock. You just can't do it for someone else. [/QUOTE]
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