A 14-year analysis across 26 countries finds livestock manure is a major harbor of antibiotic resistance genes that could threaten human health. The research team examined more than 4,000 manure samples from pigs, chickens and cattle and found signs that efforts to reduce farm antibiotic use are paying off. Source: The Dairy Site, August 17, 2026. Link. What happens on … [Read more...]
2027 pay raises expected to hold mostly flat amid cost pressures
Data from WTW and Gallagher surveys suggests that salary increases in 2027 will decline modestly from 2026 levels but remain largely stable. Employers are taking a more cautious approach to salary planning, citing cost management pressures, a tight labor market and inflationary concerns, according to the surveys. Experts say employers are becoming increasingly strategic in … [Read more...]
AI’s effect on workplace culture
According to Gallup’s Q1 2026 workforce study, AI adoption is pushing organizational cultures in equally positive and negative directions on average, with managers playing a decisive role in how technology-related changes are perceived by employees. Leaders clearly see AI transformation as a priority, yet AI adoption alone does not consistently correspond with employees … [Read more...]
U.S. home to all top 10 North American pet food companies by 2025 revenue
All of the top 10 North American pet food companies in Petfood Industry’s Top Companies database are headquartered in the United States. Measured by 2025 revenue, the U.S. dominance reflects more than the size of the U.S. pet market, writes Tim Wall. U.S. manufacturers operate within an economy that combines large supplies of grains and animal proteins with extensive … [Read more...]
Sound therapy for dogs and cats: how healing frequencies support health
Sound therapy uses the concept of resonate frequencies to restructure dis-ease and dis-harmony in the body. It creates harmony and coherence within the system to facilitate healing using the power of frequencies to support physical, emotional and spiritual well-being in humans and animals. Barrie Sands, DVM, CVA, HMCT, EMP, explains how vibroacoustic and psychoacoustic sound … [Read more...]
Nutraceuticals in canine osteoarthritis: A clinical comparison with NSAIDs
A clinical comparison published in Frontiers of Veterinary Science forms the basis for this article. The goal was to evaluate the efficacy of a nutraceutical formulation in dogs with spontaneous osteoarthritis as an alternative or complementary option to NSAIDs. Key Findings Pain reduction: Both treatments significantly reduced pain scores, with comparable efficacy. … [Read more...]
Cat fleas contributing to flea-borne murine typhus incidence
A study from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences detected DNA from Rickettsia typhi, the bacterium that causes flea-borne murine typhus, in cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) collected from domestic cats in the Rio Grande Valley, the southernmost point of Texas. This region consistently records some of the highest human murine typhus case … [Read more...]
Research says equine acupuncture can be valuable
Research continues to demonstrate that acupuncture can play a valuable role in treating a variety of equine health conditions when performed by a qualified veterinarian. They conclude that acupuncture provides the greatest benefit when used alongside accurate diagnosis, rehabilitation and appropriate veterinary care rather than as a standalone treatment. Source: Equine … [Read more...]
Understanding fall equine laminitis risks
We tend to associate springtime with laminitis, but fall is also a high risk for many horses, writes Eleanor Kellon, VMD. She explains that the major contributor to fall laminitis has nothing to do with pasture and can affect any horse. The warm days and cold nights of fall contribute to laminitis risk on pasture for horses with metabolic syndrome and high blood … [Read more...]
Standing corn is an option for grazing
Drought is hard on crops but there can be some value derived from grazing standing corn, writes Aaron Berger. He discusses the economics and nutritional elements for producers to consider in drought-affected areas. Source: Angus Beef Bulletin, August 5, 2026. Link. With a shortage of forage for grazing and hay, current market conditions for fertilizer and corn, along with … [Read more...]
Survey sheds light on small-scale swine farms
A University of Minnesota Center for Animal Health and Food Safety survey sought to understand more about the unique challenges and needs of small-scale pig farmers in California, Minnesota and Texas. The emphasis was on gaining an understanding of their pig health management and disease preparedness. Notably, less than 50 percent had a premises identification number, very … [Read more...]
Emotionally intelligent leaders consistently exhibit 6 habits that help them become exceptional
The workplace has changed. Success is no longer determined solely by what you know. It’s increasingly determined by how well you work with people, writes Marcel Schwantes. He shares six practices that consistently set emotionally intelligent employees and leaders apart. They pause before reacting They display authenticity They think before they speak They handle … [Read more...]
Review: What’s new in canine and feline vaccination guidelines
Commercial references Kaitlyn Krebs, DVM, MBA, and Kirsten White, DVM, break down the latest vaccine changes for canine and feline patients in this interview summary. Whether working in a clinic, grooming salon, shelter or boarding/daycare business, knowing vaccination guidelines can help keep narratives on the same page. Source: dvm360, August 3, 2026. Link. Updated … [Read more...]
Raccoons bring more than bite risks
We’re sharing this article after seeing several social media posts of people feeding raccoons. Single sow raccoons that ate cat food and birdseed on porches are now bringing their litters and teaching them their opportunistic “trash panda” ways. Beyond the obvious bite risks, most people don’t realize that you do not need to touch a raccoon to be exposed to harmful diseases. … [Read more...]
The biology behind why dogs and cats palatability preferences differ
Cats and dogs taste things differently. As pet food aisles expand, understanding these differences can help explain why pets prefer certain foods and treats. This helps manufacturers develop alternative proteins, therapeutic formulations and sustainable ingredients pets want. Tim Wall shares the biology of taste differences and what it means for the pet food industry and animal … [Read more...]
Antibiotic resistance threatens vision in pets and horses
Sight-threatening antibiotic-resistant eye infections are becoming a significant threat to vision in dogs, cats and horses, according to a review published in Veterinary Ophthalmology. Researchers examined global trends in antimicrobial resistance in animal eye infections and warn that multidrug-resistant bacteria are becoming more common in referral veterinary … [Read more...]
Let horses drink right after exercise but not too much
Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, DACVS, says a sweaty, hardworking horse needs to be rehydrated quickly. However, he reminds us that horses have relatively small stomachs that only hold about two to three gallons, so once full, the stomach needs to empty before taking in any more water. Source: EQUUS, July 31, 2026. Link. Offer horses a drink at every possible opportunity but … [Read more...]
Thermal image-based approach to mastitis detection in Holstein dairy cattle
A study examining whether thermal images taken from cow udders during milking can be used to detect mastitis using AI produced promising results. The consistent performance of the model to distinguish between healthy and mastitis-affected udders showed that it could reliably analyze new data without overfitting. These results indicate that thermal imaging combined with AI is … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
U.S. states grapple with workplace noncompetes
States continue a years-long trend in legislating workplace noncompetition agreements, for the most part placing limits on their use — some sweeping, some modest. Yet, a small but growing number adopt limits that apply to veterinarians. * Laws adopted this year in Washington and Utah free veterinarians from the employer restrictions, which prevent employees who leave their … [Read more...]
FDA releases NARMS Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
The newly released the NARMS Strategic Plan: 2026-2030 marks the 30th anniversary of the NARMS program. The plan is anchored in three themes that reflect a commitment to improve and expand antimicrobial resistance monitoring and data sharing, plus translate decades of surveillance data into actionable research and evidence-based policy. Source: Feedstuffs, July 24, 2026. … [Read more...]
How to read and interpret veterinary medical research studies
Reading scientific or scholarly research articles can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing. Julie Ann Nettifee RVT, MS, VTS, shares the basic anatomy of these publications and tips to consider when reading research studies. Source: Today’s Veterinary Nurse, Summer 2025. Link. Skim the content, digest the visuals and befriend the abstract.” Image: Link. … [Read more...]
Study: Adding hemp to dog food improves digestive health
Researchers at Kasetsart University in Thailand recently published a study that suggests that certain types of hemp derivatives could be safely incorporated into canine food as ingredients. Dogs that were fed a diet with hempseed oil-infused food showed a larger increase in microbial species richness. The effects appear to be partly dependent on whether the cannabis is added as … [Read more...]
Managing horses at risk for laminitis
For veterinarians, this article can help position metabolic screening with preventative services and testing. It suggests annual metabolic screening for most horses younger than 10 years old and twice yearly for horses older than 10, as well as breeds or individuals considered at higher risk for laminitis. Hyperinsulinemia, or persistently high blood insulin concentrations, … [Read more...]
Small ruminants are cool. Keep them that way. Especially during the fair.
Goats and sheep may be more heat-tolerant than cattle, but it’s still critical to reduce their exposure to heat stress as much as possible. It decreases dry matter intake, weight gain, milk production, body condition and overall performance. Temperature-humidity index, or THI, is the most accurate measure of animal heat stress in goats and sheep, which can be moderately … [Read more...]
New World screwworm field guide now available
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service released a field guide for beef cattle producers to help guide operators through the detection, reporting, collection, submission, treatment and prevention processes. It is available online at AgriLife Extension’s New World screwworm resource hub at https://tx.ag/screwworm (4th bullet on the left). Fact sheets and the latest news about … [Read more...]
What milk can tell us about heat stress
New analysis suggests milk mid-infrared spectrometry could become an unexpected tool for selecting dairy cows that are better equipped to cope with heat stress. Rather than relying on environmental measurements such as temperature-humidity index, the approach estimates an individual cow’s physiological response using information collected through routine milk … [Read more...]