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September 26, 2023
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease in Oregon
In August, the Oregon Department of Agriculture received anecdotal reports of an atypical canine infectious respiratory disease in various parts of the state. Since then, ODA has received over 100 case reports from Oregon veterinarians and has provided this update.
September 26, 2023
Purina Recalls Purina Game Bird 30% Protein Starter Crumbles Due to Elevated Selenium
Purina is recalling Purina Game Bird 30% Protein Starter Crumbles Optimum Nutrition for Strong Starts and Healthy Game Birds and Turkeys in 40 lb. bags as it may contain elevated selenium.
September 19, 2023
Toxic Algae Advisories
Health advisories for toxic algae levels have been issued for several waterways in Oregon, and close by waters in Idaho and Washington. Pets should avoid contact with the affected water.
September 18, 2023
Mid America Pet Food Recalls One Lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food Due to Salmonella Health Risk
Mid America Pet Food is recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
September 18, 2023
Rabies
To date in 2023, seven bats in five Oregon counties have tested positive for rabies. Vaccinate dogs, cats, ferrets and horses against rabies.
September 1, 2023
Merck Animal Health Recalls Three Lots of BANAMINE® / BANAMINE®-S Due to Presence of Particulate Matter
Merck Animal Health is recalling three batches of BANAMINE®/BANAMINE®-S 50 mg/mL due to the presence of particulate matter.
September 1, 2023
Support VOTE PAC
With your contribution to VOTE (Veterinarians Organized to Elect) PAC, your can help the OVMA support legislators who have been there for the profession.
August 29, 2023
Donate a White Coat & Stethoscope to the Class of 2027
Show your support for the OSU CCVM Class of 2027 by donating a white coat and stethoscope.
August 29, 2023
Renew Your OVMA Membership
To renew your OVMA membership, please login to your member account. On your account page, you will see a link to renew your membership.
August 24, 2023
Inmar Supply Chain Solutions Recalls FDA Regulated Products Which May Have Included Animal Drugs
Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, LLC is voluntarily recalling some FDA regulated products, which may have included animal drugs, due to heat and possible contact with rodents.
August 16, 2023
FDA Advisory: Do Not Feed Certain Lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products for Dogs & Cats Due to Salmonella
The FDA is cautioning pet owners not to feed their pets certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat and dog food after samples from certain lots tested positive for Salmonella.
August 15, 2023
Oregon Board of Pharmacy Does Not Schedule Xylazine
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy decided to not adopt its proposed rule to designate xylazine as a Schedule I drug.
August 10, 2023
Ozona Organics Dog, Cat, Equine, and Swine Probiotics Recalled in Their Entirety
Ozona Organics Dog, Cat, Equine, and Swine Probiotics are being recalled in their entirety. The distribution dates for affected product are from August 2021 through July 2023.
July 27, 2023
Veterinary Emergency Response Groups Education Seminar Series: 2023-2024 Schedule
The Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Disaster Action Management Team provides disaster response training and education to veterinary professionals and students.
July 18, 2023
Proposed Rule Adds Xylazine to Schedule I: Comment by 7/26
If you have concerns about the proposed rule on xylazine, the OVMA encourages you to submit public comments by July 26, 2023 at 4:30 pm to: pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov.
July 17, 2023
Proposed Rule Affects Compounding in Veterinary Medicine: Comment by 7/26
If you have concerns about the proposed rule on compounding, the OVMA encourages you to submit public comments by July 26, 2023 at 4:30 pm to: pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov.