New research from geneticists and biologists at University of California – San Diego believe they’ve developed a more accurate formula to calculate dogs’ ages than our current thinking that seven human years are the equivalent of one dog year. In fact, that energetic year-old pup, may be closer to 30 years old. Source: Washington Post, November 28, 2019. Link. They … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2019
More cold weather tips for dogs and dog owners
Melissa Kauffman addresses keeping dogs comfortable during cold weather. Three of her tips prompted us to post the article: Don’t let dog nails get too long during winter Bathe your dog regularly during cold weather Use flea-and-tick protection during cold weather Source: Dogster, November 21, 2019. Link. While there are some dangers for dogs with winter, using … [Read more...]
Use Twitter to build your brand’s influence
Interested in expanding your Twitter game in 2020? It’s easy to see why. The Pew Research Center has found that, “U.S.-based Twitter users are younger, have more education and more influence than the general U.S. population.” Twitter success doesn’t come with simple posting, however. Source: Hubspot blog. Link. To maximize ROI for your time, consider social media consultant … [Read more...]
Dare to disrupt
The world has always been in a state of disruption, but it’s happening at warp speed now. It affects every industry, including animal health. Golf phenom Matthew Wolff has a swing that is radically different from those of most professionals. Luckily, he had a coach that encouraged him to be “a lone wolf, not a follower.” Wolff’s comments in a recent Golf World article can help … [Read more...]
Avoid answer exhaustion
Along with veterinarians, all animal health pros will recognize the situations about which Donna Curtin, DVM, writes. Running out of answers too early isn’t fair to my team, my family or myself she says. She offers some tips to avoid answer exhaustion: Take breaks Learn your limits Tag Practice curiosity Source: DRANDYROARK, November 29, 2019. Link. One of the … [Read more...]
Dos and don’ts of disagreeing with someone more powerful than you
Disagreements are an inevitable consequence of people working together to achieve results. It is also a natural human reaction to shy away from disagreeing with a superior. Amy Gallo offers a list of dos and don’ts when facing a decision to speak up. Source: HBR Ascend, October 1, 2019. Link. Don’t assume that disagreeing is going to damage your relationship or career — the … [Read more...]
Difficult customer reactions
I have written at length regarding the ability to acknowledge your customer’s reactions in a way that demonstrates that you heard what they said, you are taking them seriously and you respect their right to their own point of view. Sounds easy enough in theory, but not in application. Source: Vet-Advantage, Livestock Edition, November 2019. Link. At this point, more probing … [Read more...]
CBD warnings by FDA to animal product companies
13 companies making cannabidiol (CBD) products for pets were among the 15 warned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on November 25, 2019. The companies’ sales of CBD-containing pet and human items violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (CBD pet product companies warned are listed in the references. Source: Pet Product News, December 2, 2019. Link. The FDA … [Read more...]
Most read cattle and swine posts
In last week’s Bulletin, we featured the most-read livestock posts < link > which included poultry content. Readers expressed interest in seeing cattle and swine separately. Below are the most-read swine and cattle posts from June through October 2019 not featured last week. < link > Source: Search Results for: cattle, Animal Health Digest. Link. Heed OSHA … [Read more...]