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A89FB75996018A5387258A27005BD97E Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For VETERINARY ECONOMIC DATA - FDA LAW & LIABILITY OVERVIEW

INTERIM COMMITTEE  WATER RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Sep 11, 2023      
Location SCR 357



Veterinary Economic Data - FDA Law & Liability Overview - Committee Discussion Only


10:43:16 AM  

Mr. Matt Salois, representing the Veterinary Management Group, presented an overview to the committee on the economics of the veterinary industry and its relationship with broader economic trends and conditions. Mr. Salois discussed what he referred to as myths around the rate of pet adoption in recent years and the ratio of pets to veterinarians. He detailed the extent of "quit rates" in the profession and its implications on veterinary care industry labor markets.  

11:09:23 AM  

Dr. Kent McClure, representing the American Veterinary Medical Association, presented to the committee on Food and Drug Administration law regarding the veterinary client-patient relationship, and in particular on laws around prescribing medications.

11:25:37 AM  

Mr. Solois responded to questions from the committee.

11:35:50 AM  

Dr. McClure responded to questions from the committee regrading insurance coverage implications.  

11:49:39 AM  
Committee discussion
continued.