Understanding why pet owners choose one product over another may be as important as developing the product itself, writes Tim Wall, summarizing information presented by Anderson Conejo at the July Petfood Forum in Mexico. Conejo presented six distinct consumer personas with different motivations, shopping habits and decision-making processes derived from the proprietary Loop … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2026
Table Talk: A candid conversation about accreditation
Accreditation is one of the most important and likely misunderstood topics facing veterinary medicine today. In this edition of Table Talk, Catherine Haskins welcomes Dr. Jim Lloyd and Mark Cushing for an honest, thoughtful discussion about what accreditation is, why it's receiving so much attention and what it could mean for the future of veterinary education and … [Read more...]
It’s the journey, not the destination
The brain is wired to propel pursuit, not to celebrate arrival. It is a navigation system, not a destination. What René Rodriguez questions here is the premise underneath the ambition, the belief that the point of all this striving is to eventually feel good enough, long enough, to call it a life well-lived. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, June 30, 2026. Link. The goal of a life . … [Read more...]
Pressure test your priorities with 3 questions
The old decision-making frameworks assumed urgency was a leadership failure. It was not, writes Karen Walker. It is the condition today. Research shows that the quality of decisions degrades sharply under high-volume, high-pressure conditions. The question is whether you will prioritize consciously or reactively. Walker says to run priorities through three tests to make … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 3, 2026
In this week’s FastBites: Legislative updates: New York, Massachusetts, Colorado OraStrip coming soon Crisis care reminders PLUS book offer: Hairy Situations by IBPSA member Sonya Wilson; one of the first books on crisis management and disaster planning specifically written for the pet care industry <Link>. New Communications Schedule Fast Bites … [Read more...]
The dog isn’t being stubborn. It’s in pain. 6 signs trainers miss
Pain does not announce itself. It shows up wearing the costume of a training problem. Joseph Schifano shares six of the costumes and a meaningful dialogue for veterinarians and dog owners to recognize. Anything new in a middle aged dog. Onset at seven with no prior history is medical until somebody rules it out.” Source: Joseph Schifano, LinkedIn, July 30, 2026. Link. When … [Read more...]
The art of immunomodulation in beef cattle
Sponsor Content Immunomodulation, or modifying the immune response, is an emerging area of focus in beef nutrition and health management. Targeted biosolutions may help beef cattle thrive. This Novonesis webinar will explore the connection between the gut and the immune system and provide evidence-based insights into how Bacillus probiotics may help support cattle through … [Read more...]
Summer pinkeye: A frustrating foe on pasture
Matt Hill, DVM, PhD, is quoted in this article saying, “Pinkeye IS a multifactorial disease; it’s not a simple case of ‘this pathogen equals this disease.’ Hill and Laura Meier, DVM, agree that fly load and subsequent corneal damage are major factors that precede Moraxella sp. infections. Hill believes pinkeye tends to follow a cyclical pattern, with severe outbreaks often … [Read more...]
Optimize, don’t maximize: rethinking cow longevity
Cow longevity has become intertwined with conversations around sustainability, profitability and animal welfare. Since every cow will eventually leave the herd, the real question is whether she has reached the point where replacement makes biological and economic sense. The article will support herd improvement discussions with producers. Working to reduce transition … [Read more...]
30 studies show vegan dog and cat food generally well digested
A comprehensive scientific review has found that nutritionally complete vegan and vegetarian pet diets are generally well digested by both dogs and cats and perform similarly to conventional meat-based diets. The findings support the use of carefully formulated vegan and vegetarian diets and challenge the notion that such diets are less digestible than conventional meat-based … [Read more...]
Friend or foe? Fragrances from a dog’s perspective
Reminding us to put the pets first, Jennifer Bishop Jenkins reviews the importance of fragrance control around pets. Fragrances, she says, are added to products for human customers’ experience, not for dogs. As animal health pros, we likely do not reinforce smell safety frequently enough. Artificial and natural smells are important considerations when dealing with pets’ … [Read more...]
Casozepine may reduce stress in dogs during veterinary visits
When pet owners seek nonsedative alternatives to previsit medications like gabapentin, pregabalin, and trazodone, Casozepine may be considered as a short-term intervention when patients are prone to stress during veterinary visits, writes Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVB. Administration for two days before an appointment can lower stress levels, she says. Source: Clinician’s … [Read more...]
The 23-hour horse: What confinement costs
Age Dawson’s latest editorial examines what the 23-hour day for horses actually costs. She shares paradigm-shifting evidence that an hour or so of work, and a horse spending the balance of the day standing in a 12-square-foot box is no longer defensible. A controlled study at The University of Göttingen compared horses in daily training with and without a couple of hours of … [Read more...]
Q&A: When antibiotics are indicated for equine dental concerns
Amelia Sidwell, DrMedVet, was lead author of a recent review <Link> on the topic of using antibiotics for equine dental concerns, including best practices, things to avoid and more. In an interview with Modern Equine Vet, Sidwell answered questions beginning with the specific clinical or diagnostic red flags veterinarians should use to call a horse “high-risk,” rather … [Read more...]
U.S. finds scrapie for first time in 5 years
APHIS has confirmed classical scrapie in a sheep slaughtered at a facility in Oregon. This confirmed detection could push the earliest possible date for national scrapie-free status to approximately 2033. Source: Feedstuffs, August 3, 2026. Link. Classical scrapie is a fatal, degenerative prion disease of sheep and goats. Also see: National Scrapie Eradication Program, … [Read more...]
Finding the $1,300 herdsire gap in the alphabet soup
Geneticist Murray Hunt, MS, has shaped many of the production measurements in dairy production. In this article, he shares how using subindexes can explain how a bull can be well below average on the traits that empty stalls and still ride his components to a 96th-percentile lifetime profit index. That’s the whole blind spot in one line since health and welfare carry just eight … [Read more...]
August cow-calf checklist: protecting the herd’s bottom line
Each month, cow-calf producers face management tasks related to seasonal and production goals. Kansas State University Extension cow-calf specialist Jason Warner summarizes the top 10 management practices for producers to check off their to-do lists in August. Source: Drovers, July 31, 2026. Link. INSIGHTS: Warner’s article provides veterinary teams with reasons to call … [Read more...]
Don’t just measure sow longevity. Measure what drives it
Commercial references Some swine operations overlook early factors influencing whether a sow ever reaches her full productive potential. Zinpro’s Lucas Rodrigues, PhD, believes operations benefit from paying closer attention to claw health information as a KPI because it helps provide a more complete management picture. Rodrigues notes that while claw lesions develop … [Read more...]
5 hard realities of managing the Asian longhorned tick
Complimentary The Asian longhorned tick is an emerging threat to cattle producers across the U.S., capable of spreading quickly and impacting herd health. In this Farm Journal TV exclusive, you'll learn what every producer should know about identifying the risk, recognizing early warning signs and implementing practical strategies to help protect your operation. Source: … [Read more...]
College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University welcomes first class
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University is preparing to open its doors and welcome the first class of students for orientation starting Thursday, August 6th, with classes beginning Wednesday, August 12th. Source: NEA Report, July 28, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
American Regent, Inc. Animal Health issues nationwide recall of two lots of Adequan® Canine and two lots of Adequan® I.M. due to visible glass fiber material in the product
American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots (25011 and 3369) of Adequan® Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots (24416 and 25265P) of Adequan® i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to the consumer level. The products are being recalled due to the presence of glass fibers found during … [Read more...]
Animal Health Institute announces its officers and executive committee
The Animal Health Institute's Board of Directors recently elected Jamie Brannan of Zoetis as board chair and Brad McCollum of Ceva as vice-chair for the 2026-28 term. Joseph N. Huff, president of Colorado Serum Company, was elected to another term as treasurer. Richard R. DeLuca Jr., executive vice president and president of Merck Animal Health, continues as immediate past … [Read more...]
Purdue Veterinary Medicine launches pet care app for Apple platforms
The new Purdue Vet Med Pro Tips app offers tutorials for care tasks like trimming nails, cleaning ears, bandaging wounds and administering medications. The app, created by Purdue veterinary professionals and designed for pet owners, is available for Apple Vision Pro, iPad and iPhone and offers step-by-step tutorials for providing at-home care to cats, dogs, horses and … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – August 6, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 30, 2026. Link. Most read posts from July 30th, 2026 AHD Bulletin – U.S. states grapple with workplace noncompetes. Link. NARMS Strategic Plan for 2026-2030. Link. Malone, Little leadership. Link. IBPSA Fast Bites – July 26, 2026. Link. Keeping small ruminants cool especially during the … [Read more...]