News
May 28, 2010
Myxomatosis Spreading in Oregon Rabbits
The Brush Bunny population this year is exploding. In Oregon, these wild rabbits are the carrier of the virus that causes myxomatosis. There have already been cases of myxomatosis this spring in rabbits housed outdoors. It is expected to be a particularly bad year for the transmission of this disease. Veterinarians recommend that all rabbits be kept indoors with screened windows and doors to prevent access to mosquitoes. This disease has a 100% mortality rate.
May 28, 2010
Vesicular Stomatitis: Be on the Lookout
Vesicular Stomatitis has been diagnosed in horses in Arizona. Veterinarians, their clients and those who handle horses, cattle and/or swine are asked to be on the alert for signs of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in recently imported animals.
May 28, 2010
FTC "Red Flags Rule": Federal Identity Theft Protection Program (Enforcement Delayed Until December 31, 2010)
The "Red Flags Rule," which the Federal Trade Commission will begin enforcing December 31, 2010, requires creditors to develop programs to prevent, detect, and mitigate identity theft. Veterinarians are not exempt from this requirement.
May 23, 2010
Human Medication Hazards for Pets
A list of the top 10 human medications most frequently ingested by pets, along with some tips from the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline on how to prevent pet poisoning from human medications.
May 13, 2010
OVMEB Rule Changes Now in Effect
The Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board rule changes have taken effect.
May 12, 2010
Resources for Responsible Horse Ownership
There are many reasons why horse owners are unable to keep their horses, including illness, injury, age, and expense. If you are a horse owner who is facing a difficult decision, please know that there are options.
May 5, 2010
FDA Announces Availability of Vetsulin for Critical Needs Dogs and Cats
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a plan to address concerns regarding the supply of Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health’s (Intervet) Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension), a product used to treat diabetes in dogs and cats. FDA is allowing Intervet to offer a limited supply of Vetsulin through their Vetsulin Critical-Need Program. The supply is only to be used for a critical-need dog or cat that, in the medical judgment of the pet’s veterinarian, cannot be effectively managed on another insulin product.
May 4, 2010
Intervet Schering-Plough Recalls PreveNile® West Nile Virus Vaccine
Intervet Schering-Plough has announced an urgent recall of all serial numbers of PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine for horses due to an increased number of adverse event reports associated with the use of these vaccines.
May 4, 2010
USDA Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program
The USDA has opened the application period for the Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program. Applications are due by June 30, 2010. The VMLRP will pay up to $25,000 each year towards qualified educational loans of eligible veterinarians who agree to serve in a NIFA designated veterinarian shortage situation for a period of three years.
April 22, 2010
Legal Consents for Veterinary Practices
The OVMA has arranged for its members to receive a special 15% off the retail price of $117 of Legal Consents for Veterinary Practices, by Jim Wilson, DVM, JD. This 4th edition book is an important reference that provides a review of why legal consents are necessary in the veterinary practice.