Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, April 18, 2024. Link. Most read post(s) from the April 18th AHD Bulletin – NAAVR launched to elevate, support veterinary client service pros. Link. … Continue Reading
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AKC announces AKC® DNA + Health: DNA identification with genetic health and traits testing
By AHD Curators Source: AKC, Neogen
The AKC® DNA + Health test promises to be a powerful resource for breeders as they plan for litters and work to strengthen their breed(s). The AKC DNA + Health test, developed with trusted lab provider Neogen, offers an AKC … Continue Reading
FTC bans noncompete agreements that restrict job switching
By AHD Curators Source: Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal
The Federal Trade Commission on April 23 banned employers from using noncompete contracts to prevent most workers from joining rival firms. The rule prohibits companies from enforcing existing noncompete agreements on anyone … Continue Reading
Crop residue grazing recommendations changing
By AHD Staff Source: Nebraska Farmer
Mary E. Drewnoski, PhD, shares how higher-yielding corn crops, with less downed corn, have changed the way beef specialists recommend crop residue stocking rates. She recommends producers think about fall grazing plans and … Continue Reading
Cull cows, beef value now important for dairy profits
By AHD Curators Source: Hoard’s Dairyman
Cull beef cows were the topic of a recent post <Link>. For dairy producers, the value of cull cows and beef have moved from a rounding error to a critical component in profitability. This “beef value” can no longer be … Continue Reading
Dangers in the coop (for humans)
By AHD Staff Source: Backyard Poultry
Asian flu was a concern when this article was written in 2021. Janet Garman shares things about which human caretakers should be aware. In addition to possible respiratory risks, she names Salmonella sp., Campylobacteria, E. … Continue Reading
H5N1 adapting, not stopping
By Rick Purnell Source: The New York Times
Since the avian flu arrived in 2020, more than 90 million birds have been culled in the U.S. Unlike other avian flu viruses, H5N1 has infected a wide variety of birds and mammals, including seals, skunks, dolphins, polar … Continue Reading
Summer sores; prevention, causes, clinical signs, diagnostics and treatment
By Kirk Augustine Source: The Horse
Summer sores are skin lesions in horses mostly seen during hot summer months when flies are active. The sores are a parasitic infection caused by specific types of nematodes in the family Habronematidae (roundworms). Flies … Continue Reading
CAPC warns parasitic pet diseases will spread further in 2024
By AHD Curators Source: CAPC
Warning of continued expansion of heartworm, Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases throughout the United States in 2024, the Companion Animal Parasite Council says the risks of contracting Lyme, anaplasmosis, … Continue Reading
When dogs need braces
Dog braces can help correct a variety of dental issues, some of which are serious. Rachael Gerkensmeyer shares conditions where braces may help and details of supporting a dog with correctable dental issues. Source: … Continue Reading
Tui na helps prevent injuries in dogs
By AHD Curators Source: Animal Wellness, Whole Dog Journal
Tui na techniques, part of Chinese medicine, have been used on animals and humans for thousands of years. These techniques enhance the flexibility and stability of the surrounding muscles, tendon attachments and … Continue Reading
How pet owners define a “good death”
By Kirk Augustine Source: ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
Sponsored Content End-of-life decisions are difficult for pet owners and veterinary teams alike. While much has been written about end-of-life conversations, much less is known about owners’ preferences when it comes to … Continue Reading
Symptoms of heart attacks in women (video)
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the U.S. Regardless of your gender, knowing heart attack symptoms in women and men is important. Source: Health, June 2023. Link. Chest pain is the most common … Continue Reading
Why dogs sniff each other’s butts (video)
By AHD Staff Source: TopDogTips
While humans experience the world through their five senses, dogs predominantly do so through their sense of smell. Samantha Randall explains butt sniffing allows dogs to gather information about other dogs, including … Continue Reading
How to become more confident at work
By AHD Curators Source: Fast Company
Confidence is reflected in the way that you talk about yourself, your work and your predictions about whether you will succeed at new tasks. That communication ultimately affects whether other people accept your ideas and … Continue Reading