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September 1, 2023
Merck Animal Health Recalls Three Lots of BANAMINE® / BANAMINE®-S Due to Presence of Particulate Matter
Merck Animal Health is recalling three batches of BANAMINE®/BANAMINE®-S 50 mg/mL due to the presence of particulate matter.
August 29, 2023
Donate a White Coat & Stethoscope to the Class of 2027
Show your support for the OSU CCVM Class of 2027 by donating a white coat and stethoscope.
August 29, 2023
Renew Your OVMA Membership
To renew your OVMA membership, please login to your member account. On your account page, you will see a link to renew your membership.
August 24, 2023
Inmar Supply Chain Solutions Recalls FDA Regulated Products Which May Have Included Animal Drugs
Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, LLC is voluntarily recalling some FDA regulated products, which may have included animal drugs, due to heat and possible contact with rodents.
August 15, 2023
Oregon Board of Pharmacy Does Not Schedule Xylazine
The Oregon Board of Pharmacy decided to not adopt its proposed rule to designate xylazine as a Schedule I drug.
August 10, 2023
Ozona Organics Dog, Cat, Equine, and Swine Probiotics Recalled in Their Entirety
Ozona Organics Dog, Cat, Equine, and Swine Probiotics are being recalled in their entirety. The distribution dates for affected product are from August 2021 through July 2023.
July 27, 2023
Veterinary Emergency Response Groups Education Seminar Series: 2023-2024 Schedule
The Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Disaster Action Management Team provides disaster response training and education to veterinary professionals and students.
July 18, 2023
Proposed Rule Adds Xylazine to Schedule I: Comment by 7/26
If you have concerns about the proposed rule on xylazine, the OVMA encourages you to submit public comments by July 26, 2023 at 4:30 pm to: pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov.
July 17, 2023
Proposed Rule Affects Compounding in Veterinary Medicine: Comment by 7/26
If you have concerns about the proposed rule on compounding, the OVMA encourages you to submit public comments by July 26, 2023 at 4:30 pm to: pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov.
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.