Here’s a feel-good story where friends, animals and lending a hand come together. Memphis Luginbill, who is 18 years old and 17-year-old Cooper Steele are good friends. Memphis has cerebral palsy, but he wanted to raise a calf to show at the county fair. This year, Cooper helped make it happen. Source: Wane 15, July 21, 2025. Link. Memphis placed first in his division and … [Read more...]
The 15 dog breeds that live the longest, according to data sources
Schipperke, Lhasa Apso, Miniature Poodle, Toy Poodle and Bichon frise top the list of long-lived dogs in this article, referencing data from a 2008 study published in the journal Genetics and 2016 breed popularity rankings from the American Kennel Club. The article shares 15 breeds that can live more than 14 years. Source: Stacker, March 2023. Link. Image: Link. … [Read more...]
New World screwworm webinar to take place July 30
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture Council of Animal Disease Issues and Emergency Management is hosting a webinar at 2:00 p.m. CDT on July 30 to explore the threat of NWS as a public threat. Dr. Anne Strailly, veterinary medical officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Dr. Sarah Speth, a board-certified preventive medicine veterinarian, will be the key … [Read more...]
MWI Animal Health bolsters technology solutions, adds Furscription
Furscription offers veterinarians access to secure, user-friendly software solutions and an electronic prescription management platform designed to improve and simplify the prescribing experience and support efficient access to prescription records. Source: MWI Animal Health, July 15, 2025. Link. Furscription will build upon our existing technology enabled solutions and … [Read more...]
MWI Animal Health to distribute Farmina Pet Foods’ VetLife line of therapeutic diets AHD Staff
Farmina Pet Foods has signed a national distribution agreement with MWI Animal Health to market and distribute Farmina’s VetLife line of therapeutic diets. Source: yahoo finance, July 22, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc. calls on Petspan to cease, desist promotion, sale of compounded rapamycin (Sirolimus) for HCM in cats
PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc., the parent company of TriviumVet, which holds sole conditional new animal drug approval from the FDA for Felycin®-CA1 (sirolimus delayed-release tablets) under its affiliated brand company Pegasus, issued a cease-and-desist demand letter to Petspan for falsely promoting a compounded version of rapamycin (synonymous with sirolimus) for the treatment … [Read more...]
FDA approves Merck’s northern fowl mite treatment for poultry
The FDA has approved Merck Animal Health’s EXZOLT™ (fluralaner oral solution), a parasiticide for chickens that treats and controls northern fowl mites (Ornithinyssus sylviarum) in production houses. Safe for laying hens and replacement chickens EXZOLT™ is a first-of-its-kind product which can be administered in drinking water. Source: FEEDSTUFFS, July 18, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 14, 2025
Small businesses have security challenges but may get some tax relief, more investments in pet wellness and nutrition, credit cards as cash flow lifelines and more . . . Source: IBPSA, July 14, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
15 behaviors dogs display ONLY when they feel settled
This photo essay is sure to bring a chuckle or two. Still, the content will help dog owners’ confidence if they are nervous about their animals being settled. Share the link on social media or in newsletters. Lowering owners’ anxiety can help dogs settle too <Link>. The furniture flop, slow motion stretching and the casual check-in are favorites we see every … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pet Insurance to host Krypto the Superdog look-alike contest in honor of the new DC Studios Film, SUPERMAN
"The Krypto Look-Alike Contest is our way of spotlighting the hero inside every pet. Whether your dog looks exactly like Krypto or simply channels his super-energy—no matter their size or breed—this contest celebrates the amazing role pets play as our everyday heroes,” said Matt Sherman, Pumpkin CMO. Source: PR Newswire, July 14, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
WaldoPet unveils AI-driven pet health ecosystem
WaldoPet launched its integrated, next-generation monitoring ecosystem and AI-driven analytics this week. The suite of tools is designed to help revolutionize veterinary care and pet wellness by offering real-time, intelligent health tracking across clinic and home environments. “Veterinary medicine is shifting from reactive to predictive. Our platform enables that shift. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – July 17, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 10, 2025. Link. Most read posts from July 10, 2025, AHD Bulletin – Growing your practice. Link. Are Gen-Z workers oversharing in the office? What to do about it. Link. Here are the 40 least obedient dog breeds. Link. Statistics about the horse industry. Link. Texas flash floods add to … [Read more...]
2025 World Hereford Conference to convene in Kansas City, MO
The Kansas City Marriott Downtown is the host hotel for the World Hereford Conference, October 22 – 26, 2025. Registration will close on September 1, 2025. This global event will bring together Hereford enthusiasts, breeders and industry leaders from across the world. Source: Hereford Headlines, July 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Elanco receives USDA approval for TruCan™ Ultra CIV H3N2/H3N8 (Canine Influenza Vaccine)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved TruCan™ Ultra CIV H3N2/H3N8, a canine influenza vaccine designed to provide broad respiratory disease protection. The approval of this CIV vaccine completes Elanco’s Tru Portfolio of comfortable and convenient combination vaccines made with PureFil™ Technology, an exclusive process for creating highly purified vaccines designed to … [Read more...]
Keeping chickens cool in the summer heat
Not all chickens get to swim in the pool like those Debra Nickelson, DVM owns <Link>. In this article from the Backyard Poultry’s archives, Pam Freeman shares the key ways to keep chickens cool, including: Providing shade during the day Allowing chickens out of their coop Increasing access to water including shallow pools Ensuring coops are well … [Read more...]
Horse trailer safety: How hot is too hot?
Air temperature and relative humidity directly impact horses' ability to cool themselves. As a rule of thumb, you can assess a horse's cooling efficiency by adding together the air temperature (°F) and relative humidity (%) according to information from the University of Minnesota Extension: Less than 130: cooling ability is good 130 to 150: cooling ability is reduced … [Read more...]
Study suggests horses smarter than previously thought
The ability to think into the future had not been considered beyond a horse’s cognitive capacity until recently. Researchers from Nottingham Trent University were surprised when horses in a behavior study caught on rapidly to the rules of the study game. Source: My Senior Horse, July 3, 2025. Link. INSIGHTS: Considering the myriad tales of wild horses’ ability to adapt, … [Read more...]
10 wild cat species found across the United States
As we focus more on improving feline veterinary visits, interest in cats, in general, is increasing. This article shares wild cats we might encounter in the U.S. Three of the 10 are not considered native to the U.S., with two that have likely escaped or been released. Source: CityStateZipcode.com, May 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Cool-down science: A simple head dunk could save dogs from heat stroke
Here’s an article you’ll want to review, save and share. With funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR, tested different cooling methods. A voluntary head dunk in 70°F water delivered the fastest and most sustained reduction in body temperature.” Source: AKC Canine Health Foundation, July 8, 2025. Link. It makes sense. Dogs … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 7, 2025
Dog elected as mayor, boarding is option for dogs with sound reactivity*, blue-green algae warnings, Pet Sustainability Coalition seeking to remove 125 tons of plastic from environment in July and more . . . Source: IBPSA, July 7, 2025. Link. Note the digital marketing strategies webinar on July 16th. *INSIGHTS: Beyond July 4th festivities, boarding facilities can provide … [Read more...]
Dehorning goats: the what and why
Goat horns and dehorning goats are controversial subjects, writes Patrice Lewis. She shares an assessment of the pros and cons of dehorning goats. Source: Goat Journal, March 2022. Link. Base the choice and technique to dehorn or not on ethical considerations, with pain management a strong factor.” – Patrice Lewis … [Read more...]
New video series targets foreign animal disease preparedness (video)
A new video series from the University of Vermont covers important topics for farm producers and industry allies about foreign animal disease preparedness and response. The 11 animated videos cover topics that are important for anyone involved in animal agriculture to understand. They combine science-based knowledge about disease spread with practical answers on how to … [Read more...]
Redesigned Secure Beef Supply website offers new biosecurity resources
Users can now easily access more than 100 resources, including enhanced and daily biosecurity tools, at https://www.securebeef.org/. Grants have supported the development of new educational materials, including bilingual handouts (English and Spanish) and engaging training videos. Source: BEEF, June 20, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Dos and donts to reduce the disruptive effects of artificial light on horse health
Exposure to natural light is crucial for maintaining healthy circadian rhythms and overall well-being of horses, shares the author. The article focuses on avoiding artificial light inside and outside to maintain circadian rhythms. Red light is recommended for checking on horses at night as they do not disrupt melatonin production and sleep patterns. Source: EQUUS, May 15, … [Read more...]
Daily water requirements for cats
Commercial Content Links Included Lorna Whittemore, BVMS, MRCVS, shares facts about cats and their water requirements in this article. She includes how long felines can survive without water and how much water they need per day. The article includes a chart worth sharing in newsletters or social media. Source: Catster, June 24, 2025. Link. Felines require around 3.5 to … [Read more...]
Veterinary tips for how to read pet food labels
Making sense of pet food labels is not getting easier. This article addresses terminology and descriptions that can be confusing for animal owners and animal health professionals alike. The author recommends to begin by evaluating and comparing different options by accessing their dry matter analysese. Source: Dogster, May 21, 2025. Link. Image: Link. … [Read more...]
13 plants that gardening experts say repel mosquitoes
As garden centers close out spring flowering plants to get ready for the fall planting season you may still be able pick up one or two of these plants that help keep mosquitoes away. Locally, marigolds, lavender, citronella and basil are still available. Source: Martha Stewart, April 15, 2025. Link. Image: Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 30, 2025
Trends in the pet health business sector, what’s shaping the pet food industry, new grants for small business, animal care is catching up with human trends, new standards establish minimums for dog and cat breeding, keeping and traceability across EU, and more . . . Source: IBPSA, June 30, 2025. Link. Note the digital marketing strategies webinar on July 16th and the … [Read more...]
New York judge says a dog is now legally a member of the family
Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Aaron Maslow declared that dogs are no longer just property in the eyes of the law, but rather “immediate family.” The decision, however, is limited to cases where a dog is struck while being walked on a leash. Source: TimeOut, June 23, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Elanco’s Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody FDA-approved as a preventive measure
Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody is the first and only U.S. Department of Agriculture conditionally approved treatment to target parvo. The USDA has now approved the use of CPMA for passive immunity (i.e., prophylactic treatment) to prevent parvo infection in puppies exposed to the virus, expanding the potential to protect dogs from this devastating disease. Source: … [Read more...]