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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.
An in-depth chronicle of the profession's history in Oregon.
ODA has enacted emergency import requirements for cattle being imported into the State of Oregon from any state with cattle currently affected by HPAI/BIAV.
ADM Animal Nutrition is recalling feed products with harmful levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium sodium, and/or chloride. Additional products have now been recalled, and some were sold in Oregon.
An overview of each piece of legislation the OVMA monitored during the short 2024 Oregon legislative session.
The USDA announced the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle in states including Idaho. No cases have been reported to date in Oregon.
Dr. Charles Hurty, Medical Director of Grove Veterinary Clinic in Newport, is the OVMA's new president. He will serve until March 2025.
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is reminding veterinarians and pet owners about recalls of eye drops marketed under several brands, due to the risk of eye infection.
At ceremonies held during the 2024 Oregon Veterinary Conference, the OVMA honored three individuals and one larger group of veterinarians for their service to the veterinary profession and animals. The Awards of Excellence are given annually to deserving people and organizations.
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.
Two horses from a Benton County facility tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), with one of those horses testing positive for the neurologic form of the virus.
February is National Pet Dental Health month. Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem affecting adult dogs and cats. Nearly 80% of all dogs and cats over the age of three have periodontal (gum) disease.
D&D Commodities Ltd. is recalling one lot of 3-D Pet Products Premium Parrot Food due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling their Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Avian influenza (AI) is an infectious viral disease of birds (especially wild waterfowl such as ducks and geese), often causing no apparent signs of illness. AI viruses can sometimes spread to domestic poultry and cause large-scale outbreaks of serious disease.
Ways to keep pets safe during the winter holidays.