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Summary:

This podcast features Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey and expert Bharon Hoag discussing the recent proposed changes to Texas veterinary regulations affecting animal chiropractic practice. They explore the history, current challenges, and strategic actions needed to protect the profession.

Keywords:

animal chiropractic, Texas vet board, regulation, legislation, veterinary law, chiropractic, animal health, advocacy, professional rights

Key topics:

Texas veterinary regulation changes

Legal and legislative strategies for animal chiropractic

Call to action

Titles:

How Texas' Proposed Vet Regulations Threaten Animal Chiropractic

The Fight for Animal Chiropractic Rights in Texas

sound bites

"Making sure things are done with clarity and accuracy."

"The proposed language is an overreach by the vet board."

"Safety should be the priority in regulation."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Regulation Changes

01:10 Bharon Hoag's Background and Entry into Animal Chiropractic

02:56 Discrepancies in State Regulations and Organizational Efforts

05:28 Overview of the Proposed Changes by the Texas Vet Board

08:00 Implications of New Language and Supervision Requirements

11:00 Core Competency and Education Concerns for Veterinarians

14:07 Safety and Scope of Practice in Texas Regulations

17:30 Modalities and Terminology in Proposed Regulations

22:19 Distinguishing Chiropractic from Mobilization and Manipulation

25:37 Historical Battles and Political Context in Texas

31:26 Strategies for Advocacy and Public Engagement

42:22 How to Support the Cause and Get Involved

resources

Links and Resources:

One Chiropractic - https://onechiropractic.org/animalchiro
Proposed changes-https://veterinary.texas.gov/announcements/tbvme-seeks-feedback-on-rule-drafts/

Send your comments-
Email: comment@veterinary.texas.gov

Phone: 512-463-6599

Address: TBVME PO Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711

Attend in person-

April 21st @ 9 am

Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR)

North Campus1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 125E

Austin, TX 78723

Tune in virtually to the meeting April 21st-https://www.youtube.com/live/oeGEu7zpNQk?si=7IE6u6TGl7Jf9T-i

Dr. Katie Lackey provides an update on her takeaways from the recent Animal Chiropractic Freedom Rally. She discusses the impact of the rally, challenges in the animal chiropractic profession, balancing practice and teaching, educational offerings, revamping the Business Basics course, supporting the profession, unique struggles of animal chiropractors, and shares insights into her behind-the-scenes work and future plans.

Takeaways

• Animal Chiropractic Freedom Rally
• Challenges of Animal Chiropractic Profession
  
  Links:
  Rally replay- https://www.makingstridesforanimalchiropractic.com/freedomrallyreplay
  Dr. Katie's courses- https://www.makingstridesforanimalchiropractic.com/courses