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  • dairy cows Disaster Preparedness tips for pet, equine and livestock owners

    Climatologists are forecasting a wetter than average Oregon winter, including an elevated risk of the so-called "Pineapple Express." If this weather phenomenon follows a period of Arctic cold and snow, it could produce major flooding in Oregon.

    Severe weather, earthquakes, wildfires, hazardous material spills, barn fires, a man-made or natural disaster can strike anytime, anywhere.

    The ODA Animal Health Division and the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association and its member veterinarians advise you to put a preparedness plan in place now to keep you and your animals safe. Remember, they depend on you for their safety.

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  • Oregon livestock producers to be on the alert for Foot and Mouth Disease
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    During the past few weeks there have been outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Korea and Vietnam. The current outbreak in South Korea is most severe and has spread rapidly, causing immense economic damage. Significant disease control measures are being taken and livestock movement has been greatly limited to slow the spread. In the United States and Oregon, we have upgraded our awareness and are on the alert. We provide this information to make sure you have accurate information.
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Office of State Veterinarian
State Veterinarian is Don Hansen, DVM, MPVM. To contact the state veterinarian's office please call 503-986-4680, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
USDA, APHIS, VS Oregon Area office will be closing
As part of the Blueprint for Stronger Service, APHIS has developed a new model to capture potential efficiencies for service delivery and program implementation. As a result of this process it has been determined that the USDA, APHIS, VS Oregon Area office will be closing. The anticipated date for this closure has not been specifically identified, but current plans are for this action to occur in early spring, 2012.
Temporary Rule for egg-laying hens in cages
After the comment period closed for the proposed rule on egg-laying hens (603-018-0001 to 0013) it became apparent that the department needed to spend additional time beyond the January 1, 2012, effective date of the new law to clarify the rules with regard to equivalent practices to the United Egg Producers standards. The Department will spend that additional time to further clarify the rule and address comments submitted by the public. If you have questions please contact Dr. Don Hansen, 635 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97301, or phone 503-986-4680 or email to dhansen@oda.state.or.us, or fax to (503) 986-4734, Attn: Dr. Don Hansen.
Permanent wolf compensation and financial assistance rule
If you have questions about this rule you may contact; Dr. Don Hansen, 635 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97301, or phone 503-986-4680 or email to dhansen@oda.state.or.us, or fax to (503) 986-4734, Attn: Dr. Don Hansen.
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