Buying precipitation insurance for hay production on sub-irrigated meadows and irrigated perennial forages often doesn’t come to mind for many producers. Still, producers will value veterinary teams, nutritionists and suppliers who can share a basic understanding of how Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance works. PRF insurance offers the option to help offset the risk of … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2026
Pyrograzing turns ordinary livestock into fire prevention heroes
Livestock being used intentionally used for wildfire control is gaining federal attention as severe wildfire seasons push firefighters and public land budgets to the brink. Rangeland scientists who study how to effectively use livestock grazing to manage wildfire fuels and invasive plants see the potential and explain some limitations. The content here focuses on the USDA … [Read more...]
Rood & Riddle announces partnership with Equine Care Group
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and Equine Care Group announced a long-term strategic partnership September 9th. It will create new opportunities for clinical collaboration, veterinary education, research and innovation while preserving Rood & Riddle’s identity, leadership, culture and clinical autonomy. Source: Paulick Report, September 9, 2026. Link. By connecting … [Read more...]
59th World Dairy Expo taking shape in Madison, Wisconsin
More than 50,000 people are expected to attend this year’s World Dairy Expo. The theme is “Opening New Doors for Dairy.” Youth contests begin on September 26th, followed by the Dairy Cattle Show running from September 27th through October 2nd. More than 450 exhibitors and 225 sponsors anchor the trade show and education sessions September 29th through October 2nd. Source: … [Read more...]
Stem cell advances bring lab-grown steaks a bite closer
Researchers have developed a new technique to create meat-like tissue using cow embryonic stem cells, which can differentiate into a wide range of tissue types indefinitely, and have shown that these cells can be directed to form complex tissues. These contained nerve, blood vessel, and muscle cells. The discovery, the authors write, is a “milestone toward self-organizing beef … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – September 17, 2026
Most read posts from September 10th AHD Bulletin – Vertical integration is driving up patient costs, study finds. Link. Minimize costs by maximizing value. Link. The obedience fallacy. Link. We’re all talking less. That’s not good. Link. The late-game respiratory disease that’s costing feedlots big money. Also see: Good Rx saves on pet prescriptions, … [Read more...]
GoodRx Companion now helps families receive savings on pet prescriptions
A new $24.99 monthly plan from GoodRx includes a primary member and up to four dependents, including children, adults, and pets. More than 250 generic medications are available for free along with savings on dental, vision, lab and imaging services. Source: GoodRx, September 3, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
The late-game respiratory disease that’s costing feedlots big money
With no vaccine or silver bullet to cure it, acute (or atypical) interstitial pneumonia is one of the most frustrating respiratory problems feedlots face. It usually strikes late in the feeding period in high-performing cattle and can carry a case fatality rate of 70 to 100 percent. Angie Stump Denton shares seven facts beef producers should know about AIP: AIP comes on … [Read more...]
Animal Health Summit spotlights 3 trends driving the industry’s next era
Congratulations to the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor for this year’s Animal Health Summit. Attendees report it offered insight on emerging practices and innovations. The themes that emerged included: Innovation that simplifies Greater focus on access and affordability A shift toward longevity and ‘health span’ Production animal draws new … [Read more...]
Vertical integration is driving up patient costs, study finds
This healthcare article is interesting in light of the ongoing debates surrounding veterinary access, costs and ownership. Despite differences in care delivery models, it is likely that high healthcare costs are extrapolated to anticipated veterinary cost perceptions. Over the past decade, the number of doctors working for hospitals rather than in private practice has more … [Read more...]
Minimize costs by maximizing value
An effective lunch-and-learn event can increase productivity and financials for sales teams. Consider a parallel “open house” approach to explain the value of your services to clients and prospects. It can produce the same results. Source: Veterinary Advantage, October 2023. Link. Time is an ingredient best used judiciously. Just as diners would be displeased with an … [Read more...]
It’s not just Gen-Z. We’re all talking less. That’s not good.
We’re talking much less than we did a few years ago, especially those younger than 25. A July analysis in Perspectives on Psychological Science covered more than 2,000 people and found daily speech dropped by about 300 words a year, a 28 percent decline from 2005 to 2019. Valeria Pfeifer, assistant professor at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, called it a “big and … [Read more...]
Compliance is not the same as ownership
Chris Williams is increasingly convinced that many of the issues we call training problems aren’t training problems at all. Sometimes people know exactly what they’re supposed to do. What they haven’t developed is a sense of ownership over what happens next. We will never write enough procedures to cover every situation. Eventually, someone has to exercise judgment, says … [Read more...]
2026 Audubon Photography Awards capture breathless bird shots once again
Amazing bird photos and videos from four countries make up double the traditional number of entries in the Audubon Photography Awards. Check out the photos and videos and you’ll walk away smiling and feeling relaxed. Source: The Audubon Society, September 2, 2026. Link. As in 2025, this year’s awards encompass two parallel contests: one open to photographers and … [Read more...]
“The worm ate our time.” Inside Mexico’s efforts to outbreed a flesh-eating fly.
Mexico is battling its worst New World screwworm outbreak in decades. Cases have topped 34,000 head across nearly all Mexican states and halted cattle imports to the U.S. until a phased reopening began last month. Even as authorities bring re-eradication efforts to full speed, ranchers must check all their animals daily. This article offers an in-country snapshot of the … [Read more...]
The obedience fallacy
Angie Barber repositions training, behavior and obedience in this blog post to help dog people understand how to work toward a mentally and emotionally stable well-adjusted dog. Her State of Mind Dog Training website includes some freebies worth considering for clients <Link>. She urges dog owners to take a step back, shift from a transactional/obedience-based mindset … [Read more...]
Cardiac library shares the heart beats
Complimentary The Clinician’s Brief Cardiac library features recordings taken with an electronic stethoscope on actual patients. The sound library complements a variety of cardiac resources to help animal health pros remain familiar with common and irregular heart sounds. Source: Clinician’s Brief. Link. INSIGHTS: As pet owners become more engaged in at-home … [Read more...]
Dog rehoming: When is it the right decision?
There are innumerable sad but legitimate reasons for giving up a dog. This article from the archives is as valid today as it was when Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, wrote it. She reviews valid reasons for rehoming or relinquishing a dog. Safety is number one. Consider the article for a team discussion or as content for a pet owner seeking a new situation for their … [Read more...]
4 applications of manuka honey in canine medicine
Unlike regular honey, manuka honey contains a uniquely high concentration of methylglyoxal which is largely responsible for its potent antimicrobial activity. The authors explore the properties that make manuka honey a distinctive therapeutic option and explain how it fits in the veterinary toolkit. Source: IVC Journal, September 8, 2026. Link. Manuka honey is derived from … [Read more...]
8 new equine West Nile virus cases confirmed
Eight new equine West Nile virus cases have been reported to the Equine Disease Communication Center. They are located in California, Colorado, Montana, Wisconsin and Utah. Source: The Horse, September 8, 2026. Link. West Nile virus is transmitted to horses via bites from infected mosquitoes. In addition to vaccinations, owners should work to reduce mosquito population and … [Read more...]
Study: Biomarker could help gauge lameness risk in racehorses
A blood-based biomarker associated with bone formation may eventually help veterinarians assess short-term lameness risk in Thoroughbred racehorses, according to a study published in the journal, Animals. Researchers measured two markers of bone turnover, osteocalcin and CTX-I, in 1,359 Thoroughbreds. Source: Paulick Report, September 6, 2026. Link. Osteocalcin levels were … [Read more...]
Preparing beef-on-dairy calves for transport
Management decisions made before transport had a far greater influence on calf health and survival than transport duration itself, according to a retrospective study. The message wasn’t that transport doesn’t matter. Rather, it showed that successful transport begins long before loading day. Transport success can be improved by viewing the journey as the final step in a much … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – September 10, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, September 3, 2026. Link. Most read posts from September 3rd, 2026 AHD Bulletin – Lost credibility can take time. Link. New CATalyst Council resource for Happy, Healthy Cat Month. Link. Horse owners need to rethink bug season this year. Link. Traditional expertise valued despite AI changing pet … [Read more...]
Traditional expertise still valued despite AI changing pet owners’ searches
Commentary As you review this research summary, consider that pet owners who have researched their pets’ conditions may require a more collaborative discovery approach when working with a veterinary team. Acknowledging their questions, asking what they found, where they looked and what they believe can turn these conversations into opportunities for deep engagement and … [Read more...]
Training: The ABCs of Pet Insurance and the Questions Nobody Taught Us To Answer
In this webinar, Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, will break down the fundamentals of pet insurance and tackle the questions that can be hard to answer. From understanding where claims commonly stall to navigating pre-authorizations, documentation gaps, appeals, and pre-existing condition determinations, this session is designed around the real-world situations veterinary teams … [Read more...]
When disruption IS the operating environment. Reframing resilience.
Athenais Sivaloganthan believes geopolitical tension, economic volatility, rapid technological change and a relentless news cycle have made disruption part of the everyday operating environment rather than the exception. As a result, employees are exposed to prolonged uncertainty even when events do not directly affect their roles or locations. Sivaloganthan argues that … [Read more...]
Lost credibility can take time
Credibility is rarely lost in a single dramatic failure. It leaks. It drains through small verbal habits that feel invisible from the inside and register clearly from the outside. The listening brain is a prediction machine. It is constantly deciding, below awareness, whether the person in front of it is a reliable source. Speech patterns are one of its fastest proxies for … [Read more...]
Workers are turning more critical of AI, and leadership is part of the problem
New Glassdoor data suggests that employee discussion of AI has moved from largely positive to predominantly negative since 2019. The change comes as public distrust of prominent AI executives has increasingly intensified, particularly among younger adults. Source: HR Executive, September 1, 2026. Link. AI sentiment may also reflect whether employees feel their employer has … [Read more...]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Throughout September, Project Sticker will highlight resources created to support the people of veterinary medicine; not only in moments of crisis, but before a crisis occurs. Consider following along; share these resources and help us ensure that support reaches those who need it. Source: Project Sticker, LinkedIn, September 1, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 31, 2026
In this week’s FastBites, IBPSA leadership provides a 2026 update. They review YTD progress and what they’re working on going forward. Also note the IBBY Finalists and reminder to register for the CANIS Conference. Source: IBPSA, August 31, 2026. Link. Also see: Animal Health Digest Bulletin, August 27th. Link. Also see: August 20th AHD Bulletin. Link. Complacency vs … [Read more...]