News
Springfield CVT Earns VTS Accreditation in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Certified veterinary technician Angie Price of Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates in Springfield has earned the VTS accreditation in Small Animal Internal Medicine.
H1N1: Information for Veterinarians & the Practice Team
Information for veterinarians and the practice team about the H1N1 virus, handling potential cases, and testing options.
OVMA Awards of Excellence Given to Worthy Recipients
The OVMA has honored several worthy individuals for their service to the veterinary profession.
Health Care Reform: Employer Requirement to Offer Coverage and Small Business Tax Credit
Find out more about the new health care legislation, specifically the Employer Requirement to Offer Coverage and Small Business Tax Credits, and their effect on the veterinary profession.
Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel
The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians Veterinary Infection Control Committee 2010 has published the Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel PDF.
United Egg Producers & Humane Society of the United States Agreement on Commercial Egg Laying Hens: Q&A
A Q&A by United Egg Producers regarding their agreement with HSUS on commercial egg laying hens, posted by OVMA as a courtesy and point of information for our members.
Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF): A Message From the State Veterinarian
As a friendly reminder and disease risk “tune up” to help prevent MCF or other disease occurrences in livestock in Oregon, Dr. Don Hansen, State Veterinarian, has sent out the following information to Fair Managers and livestock exhibitors. Your clients may have questions about MCF.
DVMs: Submit Samples of Possible WNV Cases to OSU VDL for Testing
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Oregon Department of Human Services are interested in obtaining serum samples from equine cases that may have an encephalitis-like-illness to test for West Nile virus. Serum samples should be collected and sent to Oregon State University VDL for testing. There is no charge for this testing.
Non-Veterinary Practice Ownership: An Overview
Historically, state law in the United States prevented non-veterinarian ownership of veterinary practices. The purpose of this piece is to examine the original justifications and whether or not these justifications continue to apply. We will examine current trends in changes to state laws and veterinary practice acts in the United States relating to non-veterinary ownership of veterinary practices.
Flea, Tick, Heartworm and Parasite Prevention Products: Making the Best Choice for Your Pet
Generic versions of the Frontline® product will soon be available over-the-counter. Veterinarians understand your concerns both about your pet’s health and saving money. Before buying the over-the-counter product, such as a generic flea and tick control product, consult with your veterinarian to make sure it is the best fit for you, your pet and your wallet.
