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May 8, 2026
Albright’s Raw Pet Food Recalls Select Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced, 1 lb Bricks (Lot #C001730)
Albright’s Raw Pet Food is recalling one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
April 20, 2026
Donate a White Coat & Stethoscope to the Class of 2030
Show your support for the OSU CCVM Class of 2030 by donating a white coat and stethoscope.
April 17, 2026
Revival Animal Health Recalls Canine Milk Replacers Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Revival Animal Health of Orange City, IA is recalling Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® Canine and Shelter’s Choice® Canine Milk Replacers due to variable levels of Vitamin D resulting in both low and elevated levels in some of the canine milk replacers.
April 10, 2026
IP 28 Overview
IP 28 is an initiative that, if enacted, would radically alter Oregon’s animal cruelty landscape by striking down long-standing exemptions from prosecution for common agricultural husbandry practices, fishing, hunting, scientific research, wildlife management, and pest control.
March 18, 2026
Dr. Gail Colbern is the OVMA's New President
Dr. Gail Colbern of Green Springs Veterinary Service in Ashland is the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association’s (OVMA) new president. She will serve in this role through February 2027.
March 9, 2026
Recent Cattle Reproductive Losses in NE Oregon: Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD)
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has recently received reports from veterinarians and cattle producers in Northeast Oregon about a concerning increase in late‑term abortions and the birth of dummy calves. Diagnostic testing has indicated Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is present in fetal tissue in at least two of the reported cases.
March 2, 2026
OVMA Awards of Excellence
At ceremonies held during the 2026 Oregon Veterinary Conference, the OVMA honored three individuals for their contributions to the veterinary profession and animals. The Awards of Excellence are given annually to deserving people and organizations.
March 2, 2026
Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™
Each year, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association and the Animal Health Foundation of Oregon honor animals who, through unselfish and courageous accomplishments, exemplify the affection, loyalty, security, public service, and value of the human-animal bond. This year's inductees were Skipper in the Hero category, and Benny in the Professional category.
February 27, 2026
GO Raw LLC Expands Recall of Quest Diet Cat Food Products Due to Low Thiamine Levels and Stops Sale of All Quest Products
Go Raw LLC is expanding a prior recall of a single lot of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets; they have recalled an additional two lots of select Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe frozen products due to potentially low levels of thiamine. These products were sold in Oregon. The company has also decided to stop the sale of all Quest products until the issue of thiamine content in the products is addressed.
February 26, 2026
One Lot of Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs 6-Ounce Bags Recalled Due to Salmonella
Elite Treats, LLC. of Boca Raton, FL, is recalling a single lot of "Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs" 6-ounce bags because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
February 9, 2026
2026 Legislative Update
An update on legislation OVMA is monitoring during the 2026 legislative session.
December 4, 2025
Fromm Family Foods Recalls Bonnihill BeefiBowls Food for Dogs Due to Potential Foreign Material Contamination
Fromm Family Foods has issued a recall of 300 cases of Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food due to potential foreign plastic contamination.
December 4, 2025
Vetoquinol USA Recalls 6 Lots of FOLLTROPIN® Kits Due to Particulate Matter
Vetoquinol USA is recalling six lots of FOLLTROPIN® Kits due to the presence of particulate matter in the sterile diluent vial.
December 2, 2025
Success Comes by Paying Attention, Taking Action
The OVMA is the only group in Oregon that has a pulse on the breadth of legislation and regulations that are considered at the Capitol in Salem or by state agencies that have a bearing on the business and practice of veterinary medicine. As this year comes to a close, following is a summary of key issues in recent years where OVMA took action on behalf of the profession.
November 24, 2025
ODA Implements Rules to Help Prevent the Spread of Equine Herpesvirus
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has issued temporary rules to help reduce the risk of spreading Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)/Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EMH).
November 7, 2025
Cancer in Pets
Cancer is a leading cause of disease-related death in older pets. Just as in humans, early detection can make the difference in treatment options and outcomes.