News

Rabies Found in Goat and 2 Foxes in Josephine County

Oregon Public Health officials are warning people to protect themselves and their pets from rabies after finding a rabid goat and two foxes in Cave Junction in Josephine County.

VCPR/Exam Q&A

Answers to questions commonly posed to the OVMA office about exams and VCPRs.

2011 Legislative Session Recap

A recap of the 2011 legislative session.

Reportable Diseases

Oregon Administrative Rules require veterinarians to report certain diseases to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Feline Hyperthyroidism

The FDA announced the approval of Felimazole (methimazole), a new drug for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats. Felimazole, a new molecular entity for animals, is the first drug approved for hyperthyroidism in cats.

Make a Wish Contest Winners Announced

In honor of Oregon's 150th birthday, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association held a Make a Wish contest at this summer's Oregon State Fair. Fairgoers were able to make a wish on behalf of their pet or someone else's.

Histoplasmosis Infections in Indoor-only Cats in Non-Endemic Areas

Three clusters of feline histoplasmosis infection have been reported in indoor-only cats in the non-endemic states of Colorado, California, and Texas.

"Too Big to Miss" State Fair Contest Winners Announced!

Thank you to all who visited the OVMA booth at the Oregon State Fair and to those who entered our "Too Big to Miss" contest.

Layer Hen/Poultry Housing Issues: Resource List

A list of resources related to the issue of layer hen/poultry housing.

NCVEI Update: Ongoing Impact of the Recession, Accounts Receivable and More

Results from our March QuickPoll indicate some optimism about the economy and its impact on veterinary medicine in 2009. Almost 2/3’s of the respondents don’t expect 2009 to be worse than 2008.