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News affecting the practice of veterinary medicine and the care of animals.
News affecting the practice of veterinary medicine and the care of animals.
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.
Updates on the OVMA's advocacy efforts in the 2025 Oregon Legislature on behalf of the veterinary profession.
Protect yourself and protect the well-being of the animals in your care by providing the first line of defense—biosecurity.
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.
Vaccinate dogs, cats, ferrets and horses against rabies.
The ODA has confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease in domestic rabbits in a Douglas County rabbitry.
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.
Dr. Lynn Healy is the OVMA's new president. She will serve in this role until March 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.