A University of Minnesota Department of Veterinary Population Medicine study shows that farms with commercial air filtration systems experience a significantly lower risk of PRRS outbreaks compared to unfiltered operations. … Continue Reading
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The pet economy is splitting in two
By Kirk Augustine Source: Forbes, Veterinary Practice News
The middle of the pet marketplace is fading away, says Marshall Morris, explaining we are in a K-shaped economy. He offers perspectives for brands that choose to play in premium segments versus store brands. Morris notes … Continue Reading

Gartner: Managers face increased workloads and demands
By AHD Curators Source: Gartner, SmartBrief
Managers are working harder today and 66 percent of them say that their primary responsibility is managing the people on their teams rather than driving progress toward organizational goals and priorities, according to Tony … Continue Reading

Hill’s releases its first World of the Kitten Report
By Kirk Augustine Source: Hill's Veterinary Academy, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, PR Newswire
Complimentary Building upon Hill's World of the Cat Report, the World of the Kitten Report is positioned as a comprehensive, evidence-based guide that delivers expert insights into optimal kitten growth, nutrition, … Continue Reading

Canine sales training
By Patrick T. Malone Source: Veterinary Advantage
My dog is better at the fundamentals of selling than half the reps I’ve trained in the last 20 years. Source: Veterinary Advantage, March 2026. Link. Somewhere along the way, selling became a grind for a lot of animal … Continue Reading

Understanding and managing procrastination in veterinary medicine
By Kirk Augustine Source: Not One More Vet, YouTube
Procrastination is caused by underlying conditions of a person’s existence and expectations, not just poor time management. Dustin Kieschnick, PsyD, discusses the various contexts that may result in procrastination in this … Continue Reading

VMG and AAHA release updated chart of accounts
By AHD Staff Source: Today’s Veterinary Business
Veterinary Management Groups and the American Animal Hospital Association recently released the updated VMG-AAHA Chart of Accounts. The updated resource provides a modernized framework for veterinary practices to organize … Continue Reading

IBPSA Fast Bites – May 5, 2026
In this week’s Fast Bites: Limited time FLASH sale on IBPSA education through May 11th New member benefits announced Financial survey results being tabulated IBBY nominations open soon Upcoming Webinar: … Continue Reading

Trust: The universal cornerstone of pet care
By AHD Curators Source: Groomer to Groomer
Kathy Hosler never once questioned whether her veterinarian had her dog’s best interest at heart. That experience made her think about the kind of trust grooming clients place in their groomers every day. The mechanics of … Continue Reading

Understanding the challenges with the veterinary blood supply
By AHD Curators Source: Today's Veterinary Practice
Without more education and directed advocacy from the veterinary community, veterinary blood supply shortages may soon become insurmountable, writes Bill Romanelli. He outlines significant threats to the future availability … Continue Reading

What vet schools don’t teach about canine osteoarthritis
By Kirk Augustine Source: Synovetin OA®, Veterinary Practice News
Matt Brunke, DVM, DCVSMR, CCAT, believes chronic, whole joint disease is primarily driven by pervasive inflammation, not a cartilage disease as it is often positioned in veterinary schools. His article asserts the need to … Continue Reading

Deadly feline coronavirus variant has been present in the U.S. for over a decade
By AHD Curators Source: Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell researchers have discovered that a lethal variant of feline coronavirus has appeared in the U.S. Previously thought to be limited to a devastating 2023 outbreak in Cyprus that killed thousands of cats, it raises … Continue Reading

Golden Tempo’s victory in Kentucky Derby most-viewed on record
By AHD Staff Source: AP, Cowgirl, The Kentucky Derby
The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby averaged 19.6 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, making it the most-viewed Run for the Roses since Nielsen began tracking average audiences in 1988. Source: AP, May 3, 2026. … Continue Reading

Education course supports recognition of equine emotions
By AHD Curators Source: My Senior Horse
Whether a horse owner, equine enthusiast, veterinary team member or animal health pro serving the equine market, learning how to recognize and understand emotions horses exhibit will help advance animal welfare and owner … Continue Reading

Vets write ‘Dr. Cluck’ book to help keep chickens healthy, safe
By AHD Curators Source: UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Science-based advice for poultry care at every life stage is now available in a new book from University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. ‘Dr. Cluck’s Backyard Chickens’ is fun to read, peer-reviewed, poultry … Continue Reading
