Harold Davis, BA, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) (Anesthesia & Analgesia), has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Bridge Club ICON Award. He will be formally honored during The Bridge Club ICON event on January 17, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida, where attendees will have the opportunity to hear Davis’ reflections on his career and the … [Read more...]
Oligoimidazolium carbon acids found to prevent udder infections with no adverse effects
A team of international scientists has unveiled an alternative class of potent antimicrobial compounds that could be used to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria that cause bovine mastitis in a recent study. Not yet commercialized, this approach to mastitis will be one to watch. Source: Feedstuffs, October 14, 2025. Link. Novel compounds called oligoimidazolium carbon acids … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – October 23, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 16, 2025. Link. Most read posts from October 16, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Make the call and Just ASK. Link. Bad advice. Link. Cats can get dementia, too. Link. What’s covered and what’s not in veterinary clinic cyber insurance. Link. Pork, ultimate muscle-building protein/National Pork … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – October 16, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 9, 2025. Link. Most read posts from October 9, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Ways to help cats and their caregivers prepare for veterinary visits. Link. Understanding the rise of career dysmorphia; what to do about it. Link. Competitive rivalries. Link. 4 giants dominate consumer pet food market … [Read more...]
Pork is the ultimate muscle-building protein per National Pork Board-funded study
Ongoing human nutrition research continues to complement the Taste What Pork Can Do campaign, positioning pork as a nutrient-dense and versatile protein. Source: The Farmer, October 14, 2025. Link. Taste What Pork Can Do!” … [Read more...]
Let’s review: Prevalence of GI ulcers in dogs treated with long-term NSAIDs
The author summarizes a prospective study that sought to determine the prevalence of GI mucosal erosions in client-owned medium- and large-breed dogs treated with an NSAID for ≥30 days. The article offers veterinary teams an opportunity to update their team approach to client education and review the clinic materials to be shared with clients. Source: Clinician’s Brief, … [Read more...]
America Palominos likely descend from six sires
TV horses like Roy Rogers’ Trigger captured people’s interest in palomino horses. Researchers from Mississippi State University studied palomino inheritance patterns and discovered six foundation sires for the modern stock-type horses registered with the Palomino Horse Breeders Association. Fifty-eight percent of PBHA horses trace back to Old Fred, a palomino Quarter Horse … [Read more...]
Asian longhorn tick found in Kansas
The Asian longhorn tick has spread through more than 20 states, including the most recent identification on a dog in Franklin County. Ottawa is the county seat. Source: Bovine Practitioner, October 10, 2025. Link. Image: Link. … [Read more...]
Foxtail woes. Be warned.
From mouth sores to infections, foxtails aren’t just annoying; they are painful for horses and pets. But the potential secondary problems are even worse. If a foxtail enters the skin, respiratory tract or urinary tract of a dog or cat, it can result in infection, inflammation or worse. Once inside, foxtails can migrate to different areas of an animal’s body. Note the … [Read more...]
If dogs designed tables
This is just too fun and ridiculous not to share. Source: 60secondstonapoli, Instagram, August 20, 2025. Link. [30 seconds] … [Read more...]
October is National Pork Month
National Pork Month is celebrated every October and is often referred to as Porktober. It is a time to honor the hard work of pork producers and the delicious, versatile meat they provide. Dennis Smith shares his insights into the pork market and opportunities to promote pork as beef prices continue to rise. Source: National Hog Farmer, October 6, 2025. Link. Also see: … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – October 9, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 2, 2025. Link. Most read posts from October 2, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Unreturned phone calls can cost you more than $50,000 a year. Link. It’s the process that counts. Link. Case suggests Tamiflu MAY help cats infected with H5N1. Link. Meeting Gen Zs where they learn. Link. Got the giggles? … [Read more...]
Merck Animal Health: more than 7 million rabies vaccines donated through Afya program
Complimentary Content Merck Animal Health remains committed to helping eliminate the deadly threat of rabies through its global non-profit initiative, the Afya Program, by donating NOBIVAC® rabies vaccines to support canine vaccination efforts in areas where rabies is endemic. More than seven million NOBIVAC® rabies vaccines have been donated. Combating rabies and … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 22, 2025
Log in and double-check your IBPSA profile, logo and contacts <Link> Join the IBPSA staff for Office Hours on Tuesdays via Zoom at Noon Central time <Link>. Register for this webinar: How to hold staff accountable with love, October 15, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. <Link> September 25th Animal Health Digest Bulletin <Link> Source: IBPSA, … [Read more...]
New courses added for youth horse enthusiasts
The AQHLearn program offers online education resources designed for youth ages 8 to 18 and just added new courses. The topics pertain to all aspects of horses, including horse health, history and basic knowledge. Users of all ages are encouraged to register for an account to the free courses Source: AQHA. Link. INSIGHTS: Be sure to share these courses with youth horse … [Read more...]
Dectomax-CA1 Injectable receives FDA conditional approval to control New World screwworm
Zoetis Inc. announced that Dectomax-CA1 Injectable (doramectin injection) is the first and only parasite control product to receive conditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the prevention and treatment of infestations caused by the larvae of Cochliomyia hominivorax (myiasis), and prevention of reinfestation for 21 days. This conditional approval … [Read more...]
AAVMC, Chewy Health open applications for 2026 Cohort of Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program
Applications for the 2026 cohort of the Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program are now open. This initiative recognizes second-year veterinary students from underserved groups who have demonstrated both an interest in and aptitude for developing their leadership skills. Fifteen students will be selected for the 2026 cohort and will receive: $20,000 in financial assistance, … [Read more...]
5 tips to handle daily stress
Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, recently developed RULER. It’s a framework to handle the highs and lows life hands us daily. More than 5,000 schools are using this tool featured in his new book, ‘Dealing With Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want.” They are: Recognize: pause, accept you feel something big … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 23, 2025
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated for a Pet Care Business Excellence Award at this year’s Forum for your dedication to excellence and helping our industry continue to raise the bar for pet care. Winners of the 2025 Pet Care Business Excellence Awards! Category Winner Independent Provider Noosa Country … [Read more...]
Review: The risks of overusing hand sanitizer
Applying hand sanitizer to your hands is a quick and effective way to eliminate viruses, bacteria and other organisms that cause disease, but using too much of it can do more harm than good, shares Megan Nunn, PharmD. Her article is a good review for clinic and pet services teams. Key takeaways include: Alcohol-based sanitizers may eliminate more germs, but may also cause … [Read more...]
Rancher’s Lunch Time Series features Dr. Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson, an animal science professor at Oklahoma State University, will discuss “Selecting and managing replacement heifers for long-term success,” during a free webinar session at noon, Thursday, October 23. Source: OKState Animal & Food Sciences, Facebook, September 24, 2025. Register for the webinar series, ‘Cow Calf Corner Live,’ at this link. INSIGHTS: … [Read more...]
Tractor Supply launches its annual FFA Convention T-shirt fundraiser
For the 11th year, Tractor Supply is offering a limited edition tee shirt as a fundraiser for FFA. The 2025 theme is "Empower," a reference to the organization's commitment to helping young people find inspiration and direction to lead, making an impact on the world around them. The 98th National FFA Convention & Expo will take place October 29th through November 1st in … [Read more...]
AAHA’s standards receive first-ever full refresh
AAHA has completed a comprehensive refresh of the accreditation standards to bring those benchmarks of excellence fully up to date for the first time in 90 years. Nearly 400 revisions were recommended to the 1,200 standards, of which more than 250 were implemented. The range of revisions included updates to clarify language, streamline categories, as well as strengthen the … [Read more...]
Webinar-CE: Innovations in allergy testing, Lyme disease and early cancer diagnostics
There are still a few seats available for a free educational webinar with Khristofor Agassandian, DVM, PhD (Neurobiology & Neuroscience), who will share cutting-edge advancements in veterinary diagnostics. Topics will include innovations in immunology, allergy testing and immunotherapy, the neurological impact of Lyme disease and early cancer detection through the … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 15, 2025
It is the week ahead of the Forum, billed as a bold, first-of-its-kind event for the pet care industry. IBPSA has convened a dynamic lineup of respected speakers to lead real, unfiltered conversations about the most pressing and progressive issues facing our field. No fluff—just the insights, strategies, and challenges that matter most to pet care business owners and general … [Read more...]
There’s a bigger dryer fire hazard than the lint trap: How to clean it
In clinics, grooming spas and boarding locations, clothes dryers run most days if not many times a day. Lint traps are well-known fire hazards, but Mary Cornetta says the space just underneath the lint trap is a bigger fire hazard. She says for the type of laundry done in animal health businesses, the area beyond the lint trap needs to be cleaned every three to four … [Read more...]
How the Equine Disease Communications Center is changing the game
Since 2015, the EDCC has been working to capture and inform the equine community of communicable disease threats in horses. Sarah E. Coleman shares how the Center was created and provides warnings to reduce infectious disease risks in the equine population. Similar to the CDC, the EDCC seeks information about disease outbreaks, posts messages, and informs the equine industry … [Read more...]
The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners and Honorable Mentions
AHD readers have enjoyed past pots to see photographs taken by participants in various awards. Here is another set of photographs you'll appreciate. Many of the birds that migrate between Chile, Colombia, Canada, and the United States are vulnerable due to climate change. ENJOY! Source: Audubon, Fall 2025. Link. The Audubon Photography Awards expanded the awards from a … [Read more...]
Tesla BioHealing introduces anti-aging pet bed with biophoton-based healing technology
Complimentary Commercial Content Tesla BioHealing recently launched a new line of biophoton-enriched products for dogs. The PawRenew Pet Bed <Link> is a new technology for pet revitalization and anti-aging, according to the company. The pet bed utilizes the company’s biophoton technology that naturally emits life-force energy shown to boost stem cell production by 300 … [Read more...]
When is a dog a senior?
Old age is not a disease, yet some health issues are more common in older dogs, writes Cindy Howle, M.Ed. NBCT. She shares factors that influence aging and how to proactively support an aging animal. Consider sharing this article for pet owners with dogs over six or seven years old in direct communications, newsletters or social media. Source: Whole Dog Journal, November … [Read more...]