News
February 5, 2010
Rabies Found in Goat and Fox in Josephine County
Oregon Public Health officials are warning people to protect themselves and their pets from rabies after finding a rabid goat and a fox in Cave Junction in Josephine County.
February 5, 2010
National Animal Identification System Discontinued; New Traceability System to Be Developed
On February 5, 2010, the USDA announced it would be discontinuing the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), which had been designed to help producers and animal health officials respond to animal disease events in the United States. A replacement system for animal traceability will be developed.
February 2, 2010
National Veterinary Accreditation Program: Renewal Deadline is August 2
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 companion animals for domestic and international movement will need to comply with these new requirements.
January 27, 2010
Dental Care for Your Pet: February is National Pet Dental Health Month
February is National Pet Dental Health month. Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem affecting adult dogs and cats. Nearly 80% of all dogs and cats over the age of three have periodontal (gum) disease.
January 27, 2010
H1N1: Information for Veterinarians & the Practice Team
Information for veterinarians and the practice team about the H1N1 virus, handling potential cases, and testing options.
January 26, 2010
Improving Staff Utilization: Doing More with Less
Improved staff utilization is a more critical element of successful practices now than ever before. Practices that want to become more profitable can no longer just count on fee increases to achieve this goal. Improved profitability and patient care must come from improved business practices.
January 26, 2010
Proposed Rule Changes to OARs on Reporting Communicable Diseases
With the new year come a few proposed changes in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) regarding reporting and investigation of communicable diseases in Oregon.
January 25, 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.
January 21, 2010
Helping the Animals of Haiti
Here are some ways to help provide assistance to the animals of Haiti.
January 21, 2010
USDA Veterinary Service Policy on Pets Arriving in US from Haiti
Due to the disastrous earthquake in Haiti, there may be an increased number of pets coming into the US. The following USDA-Veterinary Service (VS) policy should take effect immediately and remain in effect for the next 10 days for animals arriving at US ports from either Haiti or the Dominican Republic. During this period, the USDA-VS has waived the requirements for health certificates for dogs.