Parliamentary Front of Alesp discusses the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine

The Legislative Assembly of São Paulo (Alesp) will hold the 4th public hearing of the Parliamentary Front for Medicinal Cannabis and Industrial Hemp next Thursday, October 23, at 10 AM, at the Franco Montoro auditorium. The central theme of the event will be the use of Cannabis in veterinary medicine.

The Front is coordinated by state deputy Caio França (PSB) and vice-coordinator Eduardo Suplicy (PT). The group has been promoting technical debates on scientific advances and therapeutic applications of Cannabis, focusing on public policies, research, and regulation in the State of São Paulo.

“With each new hearing, we broaden our perspective on the potential of Cannabis in different areas of health. Veterinary medicine is a field that is rapidly growing, with very promising results in the treatment of various diseases in animals,” highlights deputy Caio França.

“It is essential that the public authorities keep up with this advancement and support research and initiatives that bring more safety, knowledge, and access,” adds the coordinator of the Front.

The hearing is open to the public and will be broadcast live on TV Alesp (youtube.com/@AlespOficial).

Experts discuss advances of Cannabis in veterinary medicine

The meeting will bring together important names in scientific research to discuss evidence, clinical experiences, and legal challenges of cannabinoid use in animals. Among the guests is Rodrigo Montezuma, a veterinarian, lawyer, and president of the Regional Council of Veterinary Medicine of the Federal District (CRMV-DF). Also participating is Kátia Ferraro, a veterinarian, president of the Endocannabinoid Commission of CRMV-SP, and CEO of EquineCare.

Rogério Martins Amorim, a professor at FMVZ-Unesp Botucatu, is also part of the panel. He coordinates the Interdisciplinary Studies Center in Cannabis (NEICANN) at Unesp and has a post-doctorate in Cell Therapy from the University of California (Davis, USA).

The hearing will also feature Caroline Campagnone, a veterinarian and master's student at UFRPE, who researches the use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine. Campagnone is the director of Plantando Conhecimento and the Medicinal Cannabis Association AME-C, as well as the creator of the Cannaderno app.

Another highlight is Bruno Perozzo, a veterinarian and master's student in Pharmacology and Translational Medicine at FCM-Unicamp. He is part of the Veterinary Endocannabinoid Technical Commission of CRMV-SP and is a co-creator of the course “Pharmacology and Toxicology of Cannabinoids.”

The list of guests is completed by Ana Carolina Campedelli, founder and president of the INDICA Association (Inclusion, Diversity, and Cannabis for Animals). The organization promotes information and support in the field of veterinary Cannabis.

Call for amendments and broadcast

Applications for the call for parliamentary amendments from the Parliamentary Front for Medicinal Cannabis and Industrial Hemp are open until October 31.

This year, the call will allocate R$ 1.25 million to research projects, training, events, and services related to the topics. The application form is available on the official platform of the Front (http://www.fpcannabis.com.br/).