WellPet issues voluntary recall on certain lots of canned cat food March 2, 2011 WellPet LLC announced Monday that it has voluntarily recalled certain lots of Wellness canned cat food. While recent laboratory testing found that most lots…
Agriculture agreement potentially in jeopardy March 2, 2011 In a somewhat surprising development yesterday, the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board reversed its earlier position on draft standards for veal housing and voted…
Merrick recalls Jr Texas Taffy Pet Treat due to possible Salmonella risk February 1, 2011 Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas, is recalling the Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up…
Sales tax workshop added to MVC program January 14, 2011 Few issues generate more questions and confusion in veterinary practices than those relating to the proper collection and payment of Ohio sales tax. Which…
Gov. issues exotic animal ownership regulation January 6, 2011 Columbus, OHÊÑ Jan. 6, 2011 ÑÊGov. Ted Strickland today issued an executive order that completes the governor’s responsibilities brokered in the agreement between Ohio’s…
Kroger recalls pet foods due to possible health risk December 20, 2010 CINCINNATI, Ohio, December 18, 2010ÊÑ The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail…
ASV releases animal shelter care guidelines December 6, 2010 The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) has just released “Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.” According to ASV, this document is intended…
Virulent Newcastle Disease in Ohio birds November 2, 2010 Late in August, a male double-crested cormorant was submitted to the Ohio Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) by a veterinarian from Northeast Ohio. The…
OVMA joins AVMA, AABP in opposing routine tail docking of cattle October 28, 2010 The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to oppose the routine tail docking of cattle at its Oct. 27 meeting. The…
OSU to host second Animal Welfare Symposium Nov. 30 October 26, 2010 This year’s event, set to take place on Tuesday, Nov. 30, will focus on two emerging issues for the livestock industries, which coincidentally have…
