drugs. The measures, which were recommended in a report released today by the agency's Counterfeit Drug Task Force, emphasize certain regulatory actions and the use of new technologies for safeguarding the integrity of the U.S. drug supply. DETAILS

Oregon Announces Proposed Rulemaking for Drug Manufacturers and Wholesalers

Proposed changes to Wholesalers Rules include changes to registration requirements, greater accountability and record keeping in the supply chain and a list of prohibited practices. The new rules are based on the NABP model rules. Click here to view a notice from the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.

AVDA Announces Government Affairs Listserv

In an effort to connect members and foster stronger communication, AVDA will launch an electronic mailing list or listserv this month. Our initial listserv will focus on government affairs issues affecting our members such as the current PDMA Pedigree Requirements.

A listserv acts as an internet forum allowing for the widespread distribution of information. Members of a listserv are called subscribers and are welcome to respond to messages or post new messages and attachments for distribution. All AVDA member company employees are invited to subscribe to the listserv.

If you would like to subscribe to our discussion listserv, contact Kaymie Thompson Owen at AVDA Headquarters via kaymie@ksgroup.org and note AVDA listserv in the subject line of your message.

AVDA welcomes your suggestions for additional listerv topics. Please forward your suggestions to kaymie@ksgroup.org.

MEMBER NEWS

Patterson Companies Announces Resignation of President of Veterinary Business

Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:PDCO) announced the resignation of Jeffrey H. Webster, president of Patterson's Webster Veterinary unit. His resignation is effective immediately, but to ensure a smooth management transition, he will remain as a consultant with Webster Veterinary through the end of the current fiscal year in April 2007.  DETAILS

AVDA Welcomes Three New Members

AVDA welcomed one new active member and two associate members since the last edition of The Animal Health Distributor. DETAILS

Sponsors Sought for 2007 AVDA Annual Conference

All Affiliate and Associate member companies are invited to contribute to our upcoming conference which will be held from April 29 – May 1, 2007, at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa in Savannah, Georgia. The Annual Conference has become a unique industry event where animal health manufacturers and distributors learn together and build and renew relationships.

Our schedule of events will include several informative speakers, networking receptions and golf. The 2007 conference will focus on delivering informative content about trends in distribution and challenges facing both animal health distributors and manufacturers. A dance will be added to our final evening dinner and attendees are encouraged to bring spouses/companions.

There are six levels of sponsorship for the 2007 Conference ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. These sponsorships assure the continued quality program that the AVDA Annual Conference is known to produce. All sponsors are recognized at the conference.

Please click here for sponsorship levels

Please click here for your sponsorship registration form

FINANCIAL NEWS

All Customers Are Not Created Equal

The management team in every firm is intuitively aware that all customers are not the same in terms of the profits they generate. Some customers purchase a lot of merchandise, others purchase only a little. In addition, some customers are aggressive price buyers while others are more interested in service. Qualitatively, some customers are easy to deal with, while others are a pain.  DETAILS