Charitable Deduction Allowed for Unreimbursed Expenses For Care of Feral Cats August 8, 2011 A recently publicized case allowed a taxpayer to deduct her out-of-pocket costs incurred in caring for fostered animals as a charitable contribution deduction (Van…
Nestle Purina recalls dry cat food due to Salmonella contamination August 3, 2011 Nestle Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat…
OVMA establishes program to benefit students July 19, 2011 As part of its growing student outreach efforts, the OVMA recently createdÊ5 for 5 for the Future, an initiative aimed at raising money for…
USDA Makes Four Training Modules Available for Veterinary Accreditation July 13, 2011 The U.S. Department of AgricultureÕs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced the availability of four APHIS-approved supplemental training (AAST) Web modules…
OVMA Leadership Institute accepting applications for 2011-12 class June 30, 2011 If you graduated from veterinary school in the past 15 years and are interested in sharpening your leadership skills, the OVMA Leadership Institute invites…
Bravo! Pig Ears Dog Chews recalled due to risk of Salmonella contamination June 6, 2011 Bravo! is voluntarily recalling select boxes of Bravo! Pig Ears Chews because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products affected…
Primal Pet Foods recalls raw cat food due to Salmonella concerns June 1, 2011 Primal Pet Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of their Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula with a “Best By” date code of 043112-17 because…
USDA situation report, guidance document & new AAEP resources for horse owners now available May 23, 2011 Horses exposed to the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) based on attending an event held in Utah will now be monitored through a national case…
Boss Pet Products recalls pig ear pet treats due to risk of Salmonella contamination May 18, 2011 Boss Pet Products, Inc. announced that it is recalling its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential to…
AVMA requests assistance in defeating small animal prescription writing legislation May 4, 2011 Federal legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives which would significantly impact prescribing practices of veterinarians. H.R. 1406, the Fairness to…
