Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 27, 2024. Link. Most read posts from March 27, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Stretching others. Link. Spring health checklist promotes consistent routine … Continue Reading
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Cancer Dx is available from IDEXX
Cancer Dx, a first-of-its-kind test to provide early detection of lymphoma in dogs launched in January <Link> and is now available for veterinary practices in the U.S. and Canada. Developed by IDEXX Cancer Dx is an … Continue Reading

1 million telehealth consultations for Chewy’s “Connect with a Vet”
Connect with a Vet from Chewy Inc. has surpassed one million telehealth consultations. The company reports the service is designed to guide pet parents toward the right level of care for their pets. Sharing metrics, Chewy … Continue Reading

Production bonuses to reward high-performing relief veterinarians
By AHD Staff Source: Serenity Vet
Production bonuses are a new feature offered by Serenity Vet, a veterinary relief platform with integrated financial planning tools for veterinarians and clinics. With this feature, clinics can offer a flat rate with the … Continue Reading

Handling the existing and looming threats of feral swine
By Kirk Augustine Source: AgProud
Called wild, feral, pigs, boars, swine or hogs, these adaptable animals are an invasive species steadily encroaching into more than 35 U.S. states and several Canadian provinces writes Bruce Derksen. Wild pigs cause direct … Continue Reading

Stockmanship and Stewardship events dates set for 2025
By Kirk Augustine Source: Stockman & Stewardship
We’ve often asserted that events like these are excellent opportunities for veterinarians to attend with their producer clients. The dates are set for the regional Stockmanship and Stewardship events beginning in Watertown, … Continue Reading

CSU avian influenza expert discusses how H5N1 affects wild and domestic animals
By Kirk Augustine Source: AAHA Trends, Colorado State University, Western Farm Press
Understanding how the current H5N1 virus is affecting wild and domestic animals is a mission of the Colorado State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The VDL runs as many as 600 samples on a busy day, including a … Continue Reading

Health concerns in older geldings (video)
By AHD Staff Source: My Senior Horse
The tips from Rachel Doenges, DVM, pertaining to older geldings, are good guidance. Whether you share this video with horse owners or review it as a veterinary team, it can help educate and remind horse owners about prepuce … Continue Reading

Orthobiologics in an equine veterinarian’s day-to-day practice
By Kirk Augustine Source: The Horse
Orthobiologics are becoming more mainstream in everyday practices with PRP and stem cell therapies being among the more recognizable <Link>. Orthobiologic treatments still require repetition and experience, especially … Continue Reading

Cat grooming needs as cats age
By AHD Curators Source: Groomer to Groomer
From kittens to super-seniors, each stage of a cat’s life brings different grooming needs and challenges, writes Lynn Paolillo. Understanding their changing needs helps to keep cats comfortable and healthy throughout their … Continue Reading

Should indoor cats experience the outdoors? 20 pros and cons
Edie Williams provides excellent contrasts between indoor and outdoor access decisions cat owners face. Risk mitigation is well-represented in her article which is a good resource to share, especially with first-time cat … Continue Reading

Association for Pet Obesity Prevention releases new communication guidelines
By AHD Curators Source: Petfood Industry
APOP has released its Guidelines for Pet Obesity Communication: Promoting Respectful Communication about Animal Obesity. These new guidelines seek to reshape how the community talks about pet obesity by emphasizing pet-first … Continue Reading

Earn CE online: A Guide to Proper Hoof Function and Form
By Kirk Augustine Source: ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
Horse health begins where the hoof meets the ground. Certified Master Hoof Care Professional Steve Hebrock, MSC, will explore equine hoof function and form in this online CE course. The curriculum includes: Differences … Continue Reading

House Rabbit Society offers free rabbit care classes via Zoom
By AHD Staff Source: House Rabbit Society
Open to anyone, these HRS free online classes will help educate rabbit owners: Rabbit Care 101 covers the basics of taking care of a house rabbit Introducing Rabbits is a starter guide for how to bond two (or more) … Continue Reading

Study supports use of horses in substance detox therapy programs
By AHD Curators Source: Journal of Equine Rehabilitation, Paulick Report
Elevated cortisol is an effect of chronic addiction and withdrawal, which negatively impacts the cognitive function needed for substance abuse recovery. Researchers sought to know if equine therapy interactions could mediate … Continue Reading