The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect on June 27, requiring employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to pregnant workers from pregnancy through the postpartum period, including time off to recover . . . unless such accommodations would lead to an “undue hardship” on the part of the employer. Employees no longer must prove they should be accommodated. … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2023
Artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine
Complimentary Content Offering perspectives on the hot topic of artificial intelligence, Meghan E. Burns, DVM, covers the current capacity of AI. She continues with a view of developing and future possibilities that can benefit animal health and veterinarian teams in time. Her perspectives are a good read for animal health pros trying to digest all the buzz on AI. Source: … [Read more...]
Retailers set higher bars for free shipping as delivery costs surge
The variable costs of fulfillment challenge margins for companies that serve B2B and B2C segments. Thus, it is no surprise to see free shipping policies change to account for unpredictable supply chain costs. Shipping costs are up, distribution center costs are up, fuel is up across the board . . . companies must either pass it to the consumer through price increases or … [Read more...]
It’s important to use all the otitis options (with video)
Amy Mohl, DVM, shares tips on getting recurrent Malassezia spp otitis under control. Citing a retrospective case series, the study excerpt shares key pearls including: Anesthetized ear flush procedures are underused for treatment of chronic otitis externa. Flushing with sterile saline can remove thick debris, which can be an impediment to successful management. Source: … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – July 6, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, June 29th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from June 29nd AHD Bulletin – Study: PRP gel accelerates skin wound healing in horses. Link. How to charge for technician appointments. Link. Skipping rocks and back to basics. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy … [Read more...]
Looking back while charging forward
As the third quarter of 2023 begins, the animal health industry continues to adapt to ever-changing new norms. Dr. Google’s influence may be diminishing as new information sources expand in the B2C sector capitalizing on major publications’ use of their databases from other markets. It is important to remember media sources still influence animal owners’ understanding and … [Read more...]
Bear cam livestream returns for salmon run
Need a few minutes break? Watch bears catch salmon in Alaska. The famous bear cam livestream at Alaska’s Katmai National Park is back for its 12th year running, documenting the park’s brown bears as they find the best salmon fishing spots in Brooks Falls. Watch the YouTube livestream at the link below and spot the bears jumping, diving and even belly-flopping to catch their … [Read more...]
Establish a sales trigger for cattle during drought
It’s not unusual for producers, their vets and bankers to collaborate on business efforts. This is a good article for those discussions. Recent rains in the Midwest gave only temporary drought relief. There’s a point where you can’t grow or buy your way out of a drought.” – Wesley Tucker Source: Missouri Ruralist, June 26, 2023. Link. Consider some aggressive culling to … [Read more...]
Ringbone; never good news but not a death sentence
Ringbone and other forms of equine osteoarthritis is a common problem that occurs in horses all over the world, writes David Ramey, DVM. There’s no known cure for the condition, it is progressive and it doesn’t let up. Ramey discusses the history of ringbone, factors involved, options to redirect horse activity and ways to try to control the clinical signs of the disease … [Read more...]
Six degrees of connection: a new mathematical take on social ties (video)
The next time you connect with someone, remember you’re not just making a new acquaintance, you are participating in a universal human formula. Researchers recently showed that the simple human behavior of weighing the costs and benefits of social ties is related to the roots of the six degrees phenomenon by studying social ties in digital networks. The research suggests that … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 3, 2023
Note the flash sale this week on the IBPSA Emergency Action Plan, Private Label Manufacturers Association trade show features private labels, pet insurance opportunities in retail, free small business apps, challenging the value of pets in human health care, gut health research results and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, July 3, 2023. Link. INSIGHTS: Boarding and pet … [Read more...]
Veterinarian personality, job satisfaction and well-being
There does not appear to be a specific personality profile for veterinarians and most personality types are unrelated to their well-being. The personality trait neuroticism is the exception. Like other neurotic individuals, neurotic veterinarians experience more negative affect, less positive affect, and lower life satisfaction . . .” Source: Advances in Small Animal Care, … [Read more...]
The hard truth
The biggest lie we tell ourselves is: We crave truth. But the truth is hard and often uncomfortable. Being honest with someone is actually more respectful than holding back. Source: AXIOS, June 22, 2023. Link. INSIGHTS: Be blunt, respectful, factual and actionable Also see: How to deal with people who pretend to know more than they do, Fast Company, June 28, 2023. … [Read more...]
Check your assumptions at the door to avoid medical gaslighting
Commentary Medical patients around the country are complaining about a phenomenon known as medical gaslighting. Most doctors aren’t intentionally trying to gaslight their patients, nor do they even realize they’re doing it, according to Karen Lutfey Spencer, PhD. But there can be serious consequences including loss of trust. It is logical to extrapolate the consequences of … [Read more...]
Seven times, seven ways
Speaking to the challenges of modern communications, Matthew Kirchner shares how today’s myriad modes of communication make memory and recall more difficult. He reminds us that few people will remember an instruction, request or message delivered only one time as recent research indicates our attention spans are getting worse. Kirchner explains his mantra of seven times, … [Read more...]