News
September 2, 2010
Lien Law Amendments Sought in 2011 Legislative Session
Most states – Oregon included – have a lien law that allows a veterinarian to place a lien on an animal and retain it until payment is made. In Oregon, the lien attaches at the time services are rendered and payment is due; however, a practice must retain a pet for a minimum of 15 days (30 days if not a pet) before foreclosing on the lien. All the while the practice incurs costs for caring for that animal.
September 1, 2010
Oregon Public Health Issues Blue-Green Algae Advisories: Toxic to Dogs & People
Health advisories for blue-green algae levels have been issued for various bodies of water in Oregon. Children and pets are particularly susceptible to this toxin.
September 1, 2010
P&G Recalls Some Bags from One Lot of Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Dry Cat Food
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from a specific lot of one of its Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food due to possible Salmonella exposure.
September 1, 2010
Oregon State Fair: Volunteers Still Needed for OVMA Booth
Each summer at the Oregon State Fair, we are reminded that fairgoers love their animals and love the opportunity to talk to veterinarians, technicians and assistants about caring for their animals. We need you to make this another successful year of public outreach at the Fair. Help the OVMA promote your profession!
August 30, 2010
National Veterinary Accreditation Program: Grace Period in Effect
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has revised its National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP). Veterinarians who want to write Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (health certificates) to certify animals for domestic and international movement will need to comply with these new requirements.
August 19, 2010
Economic Survey: Complete by September 10, 2010
Given the economic downturn that has occurred nationally as well as in Oregon, the OVMA has prepared a survey to allow our members to evaluate their economic situation compared to that of other OVMA members.
August 18, 2010
Public Health Veterinarian Seeks Responses to Survey on CIRD/ITB
In the last 6 months, a number of veterinary offices have contacted the State Public Health Veterinarian with concerns about the rising number of cases clinically diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) or Infectious Tracheobronchitis (ITB). Please complete this survey to assist with data collection on these illnesses.
August 17, 2010
Come Visit Us at the Oregon State Fair!
Each summer, we are reminded that fairgoers love their pets and love the opportunity to talk to veterinarians, technicians and assistants about caring for their animals.
August 17, 2010
Merrick Pet Care Recalls All Lots of Filet Squares & Texas Hold’ems Treats (10 oz bag): Salmonella Risk
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is expanding its previous recall of Filet Squares and Texas Hold'ems treats to include all lots of the 10 oz "Beef Filet Squares" for Dogs and "Texas Hold'ems" pet treats.
August 16, 2010
OVMA Committee Creating Veterinary Hospice Guidelines
An OVMA ad hoc committee on veterinary hospice care, chaired by Dr. Bob Franklin, developed guidelines and presented its recommendations to the board at its June meeting. The BOD approved the guidelines.