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March 21, 2025
Incoming President's Remarks: Dr. Lynn Healy
Remarks by the new OVMA President, Dr. Lynn Healy.
March 11, 2025
OVMA Awards of Excellence
At ceremonies held during the 2025 Oregon Veterinary Conference, the OVMA honored contributions to the veterinary profession and animals. The Awards of Excellence are given annually to deserving people and organizations.
March 11, 2025
Don't Get Sick from Your Chick! Consider the Implications of Buying Baby Chicks or Ducks as Easter Gifts
It is important to remember that baby chicks, ducks, or other birds can harbor germs, like Salmonella, that can make people sick. Oregon veterinarians encourage you to practice effective biosecurity measures when handling poultry.
March 3, 2025
Wild Coast Raw Recalls Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula Raw Pet Food Because of H5N1 Risk
Wild Coast Raw is recalling lots of frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats because it has the potential to be contaminated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1.
March 3, 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
To reduce the risk of exposure to HPAI, keep cats away from wild birds, and do not feed pets uncooked or freeze-dried meat-based diets, treats, or animal products, or unpasteurized dairy products.
March 3, 2025
Biosecurity: Your Role in Protecting Oregon's Livestock
Protect yourself and protect the well-being of the animals in your care by providing the first line of defense—biosecurity.
January 29, 2025
2025 Legislative Update
Updates on the OVMA's advocacy efforts in the 2025 Oregon Legislature on behalf of the veterinary profession.
January 17, 2025
Cat and Dog Food Manufacturers Required to Consider H5N1 in Food Safety Plans
The FDA has determined that manufacturers of cat and dog foods using uncooked or unpasteurized materials derived from poultry or cattle (e.g., uncooked meat, unpasteurized milk or unpasteurized eggs) must reanalyze their food safety plans to include HPAI.
January 15, 2025
Veterinarians: Burn Risk Associated with the Use of Megadyne Grounding Pads in Veterinary Patients
The FDA CVM is alerting veterinarians of a recall for human medical devices associated with burn injuries in children. CVM has received reports of burn injuries in animals associated with veterinary use of these human medical devices.
December 26, 2024
Morasch Meat Recalls Northwest Naturals Brand 2 Lb Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food—Tested Positive for H5N1 Strain of HPAI Virus
Oregon Department of Agriculture testing confirmed a house cat in Washington County contracted H5N1 and died after consuming the recalled food. Tests confirmed a genetic match between the virus in the raw frozen pet food and the infected cat.
December 11, 2024
Nominations Sought for Awards of Excellence & Oregon Animal Hall of Fame
Nominations are sought from OVMA members for those deserving of Awards of Excellence or induction into the Oregon Animal Hall of FameTM by January 31, 2025.
December 10, 2024
Winter Pet Care Tips
Keep your pets safe and warm this winter with these helpful tips.
December 10, 2024
Winter Equine Care Tips
Horses need extra attention during the cold and wet winter months.
December 3, 2024
Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Due to Salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling their 2 lb. log Puppy Mix (Lot #08/06/N25 & #08/16/N25 & UPC 854298001696) due to Salmonella. Lot numbers are stamped in the clips on the end of the chubs/bags.
November 25, 2024
Gaines Pet Treats LLC Recalls “Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips for Dogs” Due to Salmonella
Gaines Pet Treats LLC is recalling 204 5-ounce bags of "Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips" treats for dogs due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination.
November 25, 2024
Carolina Prime Pet Recalls “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” Due to Salmonella
Carolina Prime Pet is recalling 400 16-ounce bags of "Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips" treats for dogs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.