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April 28, 2014
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) Added to Reportable Disease List
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) disease has been added to the reportable disease list in Oregon. The PEDv is a highly contagious coronavirus that affects swine, causing diarrhea and vomiting, and death of 50-100 percent of infected piglets. Adult pigs can become infected but generally do not have mortality.
April 28, 2014
Reportable Diseases
Oregon Administrative Rules require veterinarians to report certain diseases to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
April 28, 2014
Brucellosis Vaccination Protocol for Mature Cattle
The State of Oregon allows for brucellosis vaccination of healthy female beef and dairy cattle over the age of 12 months.
April 22, 2014
Hospira Recalls One Lot of 0.25% Marcaine™ (Bupivacaine HCI Injection, USP), 10 ml, Single-Dose, Preservative-Free Vial
Hospira has recalled to the user level one lot of 0.25% Marcaine™ (Bupivacaine HCl Injection, USP), 10 mL, Single-dose Vial – Preservative Free (NDC 0409-1559-10), Lot 34-440-DD. The recall is due to a confirmed customer report of discolored solution with visible particles embedded in the glass as well as discolored solution.
April 21, 2014
Pets Need ID: Collars, Tags, Microchips | Finding Lost Pets
Does your pet wear an ID tag? Is it microchipped? These two forms of identification could help you to be reunited with your pet should it become lost.
April 21, 2014
Hospira Recalls One Lot of 1% Lidocaine HCI INjection, USP, Due To Visible Particulates
Hospira, Inc. has recalled one lot of 1% Lidocaine HCI Injection, USP to the user level due to a confirmed customer report of orange and black particulate within the solution and embedded within the glass vial. Hospira has identified the particulate as iron oxide. Risk factors associated with the particulate include the potential for particulate to be injected and/or a delay in therapy.
April 18, 2014
Hospira Recalls Seven Lots of Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP, Due to Visible Particulates
Hospira, Inc. announced today that on April 2, 2014, it informed customers of a nationwide recall of seven lots of Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP, to the user level due to a glass defect located on the interior neck of the vial, which was identified during a retain sample inspection where the glass vial contained visible embedded metal particulate. Free-floating metal particulates were also identified in vials upon further analysis.
April 17, 2014
Protect Your Pets from Easter Hazards
Easter lilies, "grass" and chocolate are hazards to your pets that you should be aware of. Hundreds of cats are poisoned each year by Easter lilies. Many other varieties of the lily family, including tiger, day, rubrum, stargazer, and Japanese show are toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure within 72 hours. Lilies should be removed from homes with cats, or kept out of reach.
April 17, 2014
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Recalls Poultry Feeds Distributed to Oregon & Washington
The Purina Animal Nutrition LLC feed plant in Portland, Ore., has initiated a limited recall of certain poultry feeds due to the potential for lower-than-expected vitamin and trace mineral levels. The products were distributed to retailers in Oregon and Washington. Inadequate vitamin and trace mineral levels can result in health problems, including mortality, in poultry.
April 11, 2014
PUREVAX Rabies Vaccine Shortage
A letter from Merial regarding the current shortage of PUREVAX rabies vaccines.
