Dedicated to Developing Responsible Herbal Practice
Established in 2002 by Susan Wynn, DVM, CVA, CVCH, AHG, DACVN
Scottish wildcat by Liz Hassinger - Scotland EcoTour 2019
Heath Spotted Orchid by Cynthia Lankenau, Scotland EcoTour 2019
Horse munching under the rainbow, via Dr. Elaine Cebuliak.
Growth Cooperation by Dr. Cynthia Lankenau.
Puffins by Cynthia Lankenau, Scotland EcoTour 2019
Dental cleaning courtesy of Dr. Elaine Cebuliak.
Fluid introduction courtesy of Dr. Elaine Cebuliak.
Doggie massage courtesy of Dr. Elaine Cebuliak.
From Dr. Ihor Basko's garden, Kauai, HI.
Recovering kitty by Dr. Elaine Cebuliak.
Highland Cow by Margie Garrett, Scotland EcoTour 2019
Highland Deer by Margie Garrett, Scotland EcoTour 2020
Dr. Ihor Basko's tropical garden, Kauai, HI.
Violets by Dr. Cynthia Lankenau.
Tufted Vetch by Cynthia Lankenau, Scotland EcoTour 2019
Dr. Ihor Basko - 'Growing Knowledge by Growing Your Own'
Cow and calf by Dr. Rona Sherebrin.
Trillium by Dr. Cynthia Lankenau.
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VBMA recognizes that the herbal product industry has faced quality control and regulatory challenges, and we recommend supporting those companies attempting to self regulate in a meaningful way. Companies that manufacture herbal products marketed for humans should be members of the American Herbal Products Association, an industry organization which explores issues, interacts with regulators, and establishes policy. Veterinary product companies should be members of the National Animal Supplement Council, an organization which develops policies and procedures on adverse event reporting and quality control.
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VBMA 2020 ECOTOUR
October 28th -30th 2020
Held in conjunction with the ACVBM and VBMA joint conference, our 2020 VBMA Domestic Ecotour will take place at Belknap Hot Springs, Lodge and Gardens in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon.
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2020 ACVBM ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine's 2020 Annual Conference will be held jointly with the VBMA's Annual Conference at the Graduate Hotel in Eugene, Oregon.
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NYCAVMA 2020 ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE
March 26th - 29th 2020 at Menla Mountain in Phonecia NY
Featuring an Acupuncture Seminar with Linda Boggie. Advanced Early Bird pricing will be available through December 31st 2019:
VBMA/NYCAVMA Members $560, Non-members: $600
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PURPLE MOON HERBS & STUDIES
- Veterinary Herbal Apprenticeship and Retreat - Drs. Laurie Dohmen and Kris August
- Intertwined: The Exquisite Relationship between Animals, Plants and the Earth - Dr. Laurie Dohmen and Richard Mandelbaum, RH
- Integrative Hospice and Palliative Medicine: The Circle of Care - Drs. Kris August and Krisi Erwin
VBMA 2020 EcoTour
ACVBM 2020 Conference
NYCAVMA 2020 Conference
Western Herbal Med Courses
