Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 20, 2024. Link. Most read posts from March 20, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Ego management. Link. 3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation. … Continue Reading
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Senior Dog Veterinary Society and Loyal Partner to increase awareness of senior dog care
By AHD Curators Source: Loyal, Senior Dog Veterinary Society
Loyal and the Senior Dog Veterinary Society have joined forces seeking to grow awareness of the importance of intentional care for senior dogs through continuing education, informational articles and social media. Source: … Continue Reading

Wisdom Panel™, 5 million pets in 20 years plus how we love our pets
By AHD Staff Source: BusinessWire, Wisdom Panel™
Wisdom Panel™, the pet DNA service, recently achieved a major milestone: 5 million pets tested over the past 20 years. To mark the occasion, they surveyed more than 10,000 pet parents to reveal the heartfelt and funny ways … Continue Reading

Medgene’s RHDV2 vaccine now available in single-dose vials
Medgene will now have single-dose vials for vaccination against rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus, protecting rabbits from this fatal disease. This new presentation will assist veterinarians in better protecting their rabbit … Continue Reading

Preventing canine-transmitted neosporosis in cattle
By AHD Curators Source: CAPC, Progressive Cattle
Neosporosis-related losses cost the beef industry an estimated $111 million annually, writes Lindsay Waechter-Mead. The disease is transmitted through Neospora caninum an intracellular parasite. Canines that feed on infected … Continue Reading

Lactation station: Tips for optimizing sow diets during nursing
By AHD Curators Source: National Hog Farmer
Swine producers expect a lot physically from sows. They often must feed more piglets than they have nipples, maintain their own condition and recover after piglets are weaned to be in shape to quickly breed again. … Continue Reading

Preventing mastitis in pregnant heifers
By AHD Curators Source: Hoard’s Dairyman
Ben Enger, PhD, describes the significant udder tissue growth and development required for an animal to enter lactation. He shares the importance of avoiding infections, especially in the last four months of pregnancy noting … Continue Reading

Beware of the mud
By AHD Staff Source: DakotaFarmer, Equus
Curt Arens calls mud the bane of existence for horse owners and livestock producers alike. In this article, he reviews the effects of mud and options for keeping horses out of muddy areas. He stresses the importance of … Continue Reading

Spring health checklist promotes consistent routine for horse care
By AHD Curators Source: Horse Illustrated
Spring brings new riding activities, fresh grass, mud and weather fluctuations that affect animals daily. Busy schedules and economic challenges frequently delay adherence to wellness exams, fecal testing and vaccinations. … Continue Reading
Most common medical conditions affecting dogs and cats
By Kirk Augustine Source: Veterinary Practice News
Based on data from more than a million of its actively insured pets, Nationwide has identified the most common medical conditions in dogs and cats. Chronic conditions are prevalent in both species and represent challenging … Continue Reading

Minding the microbiome podcast
By Kirk Augustine Source: Clinician's Brief, DDN
Focusing on the GI microbiome, Jenessa A. Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, shares simple strategies practitioners can use to manipulate the microbiome and manage GI disease. She discusses the early research efforts to identify the … Continue Reading

Addressing NSAID use in cats
By AHD Curators Source: Clinician's Brief, Elanco
Alonso Guedes, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA, shares research on robenacoxib for pain management in cats with chronic musculoskeletal disease. The takeaways may help veterinarians feel more comfortable prescribing NSAIDs for … Continue Reading

As National Pet Poison Month ends, the daily risks remain
By Kirk Augustine Source: ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
Sponsor Content Each year, veterinary teams treat unfortunate animals that get exposed to toxic household substances and foods. When an accident happens, it’s a reminder to take steps to help pet owners prevent poison … Continue Reading

Global Pet Expo underway in Orlando, Florida
By AHD Staff Source: Global Pet Expo
Global Pet Expo is considered a premier event for pet products. It features more than 1,100 exhibitors, a showcase of new products and pet business education. The American Pet Products Association and Pet Industry … Continue Reading

Things cats love that owners could do more
By AHD Curators Source: FelineFam
Providing some coaching for cat owners, Tara Panton, BSc, shares several things cats love that often go unnoticed or unpracticed by their owners. We noted interactive play, consistent routines, window watching, grooming … Continue Reading