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December 1, 2023
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease in Oregon
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has received over 200 reports of an atypical canine infectious respiratory disease and is investigating.
November 17, 2023
TFP Nutrition Expands Recall of Dry Dog, Dry Cat, and Catfish Food Due to Potential Salmonella Health Risk
TFP Nutrition is expanding their recall to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their Nacogdoches, TX facility due to potential Salmonella contamination.
November 9, 2023
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, 2024.
November 9, 2023
FDA and CDC Investigate Cases of Salmonella Infection In Humans Linked to Pet Food Made by Mid America Pet Food; Foods Recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state partners, is investigating seven human cases of Salmonella Kiambu infection potentially associated with pet food made by Mid America Pet Food.
November 9, 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.
November 9, 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.
October 31, 2023
Mid America Pet Food Recalls 3 Lots of Victor Beef Meal & Rice Dog Food Due to Salmonella
Mid America Pet Foodis recalling three lots of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
October 30, 2023
Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Breeders Choice 2# Dog Food Due to Salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling their Breeders Choice 2# log dog food Lot# 8/2/24 UPC 8 54298 00193 1 due to Salmonella contamination.
October 23, 2023
TFP Nutrition Recalls Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk
TFP Nutrition is recalling 50 lb. bags Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food due to potential Salmonella contamination.
October 23, 2023
Regional Quarantine Issued in Union County For Poultry Flocks Following Confirmation of HPAI
ODA and APHIS confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial flock in Union County. A regional quarantine has been established.
October 18, 2023
Brucellosis Vaccination No Longer Required as of January 1, 2024
Senate Bill 57 removed the statutory requirement for brucellosis vaccination in Oregon effective January 1, 2024.
October 12, 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.
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 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.