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June 18, 2025
Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Bloom Advisories: Lost Creek Lake | Prineville Reservoir | Devil's Lake | Fern Ridge Reservoir | Lake Billy Chinook
Also known as toxic algae, cyanobacteria harmful algae blooms can cause serious illness or death in pets and livestock that ingest water or mats containing high concentrations of cyanotoxins. Pets, livestock and people should avoid contact with the affected water.
June 11, 2025
2025 Legislative Update
Updates on the OVMA's advocacy efforts in the 2025 Oregon Legislature on behalf of the veterinary profession.
May 14, 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.
April 25, 2025
One Lot Each of Dexased™ and Dexmedvet™ Recalled Due to the Presence of Visible Particulate Matter
Cronus Pharma LLC is recalled one lot each of Dexased™ and Dexmedvet™. Both products contain Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection 0.5 mg/mL, which is a prescription product in the United States used as a sedative and analgesic in dogs and cats.
April 22, 2025
Rabies: Cases in Foxes in Josephine County
Vaccinate dogs, cats, ferrets and horses against rabies.
April 17, 2025
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Confirmed in Domestic Rabbits in Douglas County
The ODA has confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease in domestic rabbits in a Douglas County rabbitry.
April 4, 2025
Supercan Bulk Recalls a Single Lot of Pig Ear Slivers Pet Treats Due to Salmonella Contamination
Supercan Bulk is recalling one lot of Supercan Pig Ear Slivers Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices pet treats in 500 piece bags due to Salmonella contamination. This lot was distributed in Washington.
March 21, 2025
Incoming President's Remarks: Dr. Lynn Healy
Dr. Lynn Healy is the OVMA's new president. She will serve in this role until March 2026.
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.
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.