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July 12, 2023
What To Do If a Staff Member or Client Gets Bitten During Treatment
Getting nipped at by anxious canine patients is a potential hazard of the job for veterinary team members, and knowing what to do in the wake of a dog bite is crucial.
July 6, 2023
FDA Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Fenbendazole and Lincomycin Combination for Use in Swine
The combination medicated feed containing Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) and Lincomix (lincomycin), under the New Animal Drug Application (NADA) 140-954, for use in swine, has been withdrawn from the market.
June 27, 2023
2023 Legislative Update
Updates on the OVMA's advocacy efforts in the 2023 Oregon Legislature on behalf of the veterinary profession.
June 12, 2023
Two OSU CCVM Students Receive OVMA/AHFO Scholarships
Savannah Bowles and Brooklen Walker, both OSU CCVM students, were recipients of this year's OVMA/AHFO scholarships.
June 9, 2023
Xylazine Expected to Be Classified as Schedule I Drug in Oregon
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) is expected to amend OAR 855-080-0021 by adding “Xylazine, unless in the form of an FDA-approved product” to Schedule I.
June 8, 2023
Compounding Rules Expected to Change
A work group, assigned by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) to address compounding in human and veterinary medicine, has developed an initial draft of regulations that will be taken into consideration by the agency’s board of directors.
April 26, 2023
Akorn Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Various Human and Animal Drug Products Within Expiry Due to Company Shutdown
The Akorn Trustee is initiating a voluntary recall of various within-expiry human and animal products as a result of the closures and discontinuation of the quality activities of these marketed products.
April 19, 2023
Oregon Paid Leave
The program is paid for by employers and employees. Employers with over 25 employees pay 40% and employees pay 60% of the contribution rate, which is 1 percent for 2023.
April 12, 2023
OVMEB Looks At Teletriage and Dentistry
At its April 2023 meeting, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board briefly discussed “veterinary teletriage.”
April 10, 2023
Abbott Recalls the Readers Used with the FreeStyle Libre Brand Flash Glucose Monitoring Systems for Risk of Extreme Heat and Fire
FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is sharing news of this recall to alert veterinarians who may be using this product. Abbott is recalling the FreeStyle Libre, Libre 14 day, and Libre 2 Flash Glucose Management Systems.
April 3, 2023
OVMA Awards of Excellence: 2023 Recipients
At ceremonies held during the 2023 Oregon Veterinary Conference, held virtually, the OVMA honored two individuals for their service to the veterinary profession and animals. The Awards of Excellence are given annually to deserving people and organizations.
April 2, 2023
OTC Sales of Livestock Antibiotics End in June 2023: How to Prepare
Beginning on June 11, 2023, over-the-counter antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels. Instead, these antibiotics will require a prescription from a veterinarian licensed in the state where the animals are housed.
March 23, 2023
Compounding Changes and the Impact on Veterinary Practice
Enforcement of the new compounding regulations detailed in GFI #256 began on April 1, 2023.
March 10, 2023
Stratford Care USA, Inc Recalls Omega-3 Supplements for Cats and Dogs Because of Possible Elevated Levels of Vitamin A
Stratford Care USA, Inc of Odessa, Florida is recalling multiple brands of Omega-3 Supplements for cats and dogs due to potentially elevated levels of Vitamin A.
March 10, 2023
Recall Expanded: Nestlé Purina Recalls Select Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food Due to Elevated Vitamin D
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.
March 6, 2023
OTC Antimicrobials Changing to Prescription Only In June 2023
As of June 11, 2023, all medically important antibiotics approved for use in animals—both companion and food animal—will no longer be available over-the-counter (OTC). The drugs will also display the following statement on the label “Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian."