Veterinary Services

The Oklahoma Senate is reviewing a 1951 law requiring animal pounds to surrender unclaimed dogs and cats for medical testing. The proposed repeal highlights a shift toward modern ethical standards, potentially impacting procurement strategies in veterinary and laboratory services.

The USDA's APHIS has lifted restrictions on New Mexico's New World Screwworm zone, allowing normal livestock trade to resume. This decision enhances agricultural opportunities and signals increased demand for biosecurity and monitoring services as the state shifts focus from containment to prevention.

The USDA's APHIS has lifted movement restrictions in La Salle and Webb counties, aiding local livestock producers. Procurement professionals should focus on ongoing needs for pest control and veterinary services to manage the New World screwworm outbreaks in Texas trading areas.

The New Jersey Legislative Assembly has advanced a new loan repayment program aimed at increasing the number of large animal veterinarians in rural areas. This initiative, which allocates **$500,000**, will complement the opening of Rowan University’s veterinary school, promoting rural veterinary services essential for farming communities.

Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture has initiated a mandatory vaccination program for livestock against Foot and Mouth Disease, starting July 2026. The program encompasses the procurement of 53.6 million vaccine doses and is set to enhance disease control and livestock trade while utilizing a new digital payment platform for farmers.