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Summer Pet Care Tips
During the summer months, many of us will be spending more time outdoors with our pets and may be tempted to take our pets along on errands or trips. While interaction with your pet is important for its health and well-being, hot weather does pose risks for our animal friends. Keep your pets cool this summer with these helpful tips.
Pigeon Fever in Oregon DVM
Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis lymphadenitis in humans is a rare entity that principally affects persons in contact with animals. An Oregon veterinarian contracted pigeon fever from working with infected horses.
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.
Rusty, a Chesapeake/Lab Mix, Inducted Into Oregon Animal Hall of Fame
Each year, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association and Oregon Animal Health Foundation honor animals who, through unselfish and courageous accomplishments, exemplify the affection, loyalty, security, public service, and value of the human-animal bond. Rusty, a Chesapeake/Lab mix, is this year's inductee in the Companion category.
USDA Seeking Volunteers to Help Select Student Loan Repayment Recipients
The Department of Agriculture needs volunteers to help select the veterinarians who will receive money to repay student loans in exchange for work in underserved areas.
FDA Approves Equidone Gel to Prevent Fescue Toxicosis in Equines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Equidone Gel (domperidone) for the prevention of fescue toxicosis, a disease that can cause serious reproductive problems in horses.
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.
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.
