Fifty-seven new dog breeds have been recognized by the AKC since the turn of the 21st century, including the recently added Danish-Swedish Farmdog. The list includes some newly created breeds and well-known older, common breeds. Enjoy. Source: Stacker. Link. Image: Danish-Swedish Farmdog – Breed standards … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – March 31, 2025
HPAI in cats, AI act defines four levels of risk for AI startups, monitoring state legislation, National Small Business Week and more . . . Source: IBPSA, March 31, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – March 27, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 20, 2024. Link. Most read posts from March 20, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Ego management. Link. 3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation. Link. A new approach to deworming. Link. Dog breeds being banned in the U.S. (slides). Link. AKC names Pet Honesty as official multivitamin … [Read more...]
Wisdom Panel™, 5 million pets in 20 years plus how we love our pets
Wisdom Panel™, the pet DNA service, recently achieved a major milestone: 5 million pets tested over the past 20 years. To mark the occasion, they surveyed more than 10,000 pet parents to reveal the heartfelt and funny ways their pets shape daily life, including these standout stats: Pets are family: A striking 81 percent consider their pet their child, and 97 percent talk … [Read more...]
Medgene’s RHDV2 vaccine now available in single-dose vials
Medgene will now have single-dose vials for vaccination against rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus, protecting rabbits from this fatal disease. This new presentation will assist veterinarians in better protecting their rabbit clientele. Source: Medgene, March 2025. Link. “This innovative technology goes well beyond concentrating existing product and putting it in a smaller … [Read more...]
Beware of the mud
Curt Arens calls mud the bane of existence for horse owners and livestock producers alike. In this article, he reviews the effects of mud and options for keeping horses out of muddy areas. He stresses the importance of regular inspection of animals during wet periods to maintain their health and hygiene. Source: DakotaFarmer, March 26, 2025. Link. As a general rule, too … [Read more...]
Global Pet Expo underway in Orlando, Florida
Global Pet Expo is considered a premier event for pet products. It features more than 1,100 exhibitors, a showcase of new products and pet business education. The American Pet Products Association and Pet Industry Distributors Association present it. Source: Global Pet Expo. Link. The 20,000 expected attendees will be offered expanded specialty areas, a new keynote series, … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – March 24, 2025
Growth in pet sitting market, daycare report card, tax tips, Italy’s new groomer professional code, microchip transitions and more . . . Source: IBPSA, March 24, 2025. Link. The next IBPSA Master Business Academy begins May 1, 2025. <Link> It is a 10-week, fully virtual training with content based on an MBA curriculum. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – March 20, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 13, 2024. Link. Most read posts from March 13, 2025 AHD Bulletin – New study shows H5N1 is more widespread in cows than reported to date. Link. Dog owner invents improved way to feed short nosed, senior dogs. Link. Vet donation tournament unites vet hospitals, communities to support pet care. … [Read more...]
Dog breeds being banned in the U.S. (slides)
Breed-specific legislation continues to affect many dogs and their owners. Advocates of breed-specific legislation emphasize public safety, while opponents highlight the importance of responsible ownership and training over targeting specific breeds. The U.S. list is included in a related slide show by the author, who shares 13 breeds banned or heavily restricted in certain … [Read more...]
ELIAS Animal Health receives full approval from USDA for first-in-class canine osteosarcoma treatment
Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs over the age of two and represents a significant unmet medical need in veterinary medicine, with an estimated 6 million dogs diagnosed with cancer each year. ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy has received full approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Veterinary Biologics as the first autologous prescription product to … [Read more...]
AKC names Pet Honesty as official multivitamin supplement
Pet Honesty’s partnership with the American Kennel Club, makes its Multivitamin line the official multivitamin supplement for 2025. Pet Honesty’s Multivitamin 10-in-1 will be featured on AKC platforms, including its website, social media and newsletters. Source: Pets+, January 13, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Zoetis, NAVC and HABRI to provide free Human-Animal Bond Certification to U.S. veterinary students
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced that students at veterinary colleges and universities across the U.S. will receive free Human-Animal Bond (HAB) Certification throughout 2025 thanks to a generous sponsorship from Zoetis. Source: NAVC, March 19, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
FVMA offering CE at virtual Vet Tech Purr-posium
Mark your calendars for the evening of March 25, 2025 and the FVMA’s inaugural Vet Tech Purr-posium for veterinary technicians by veterinary technicians. The evening will feature three CE sessions: Understanding and handling feline patients the Cat Friendly way: 5:00 pm-6:15 pm ET Feline pain and technicians – A perfect match: 6:25 pm–7:20 pm ET Cat Friendly … [Read more...]
Peak migration is here
Every March, more than a million Sandhill Cranes gather along the Platte River Valley to rest and refuel before continuing their journey north to their nesting grounds. Rowe Sanctuary in Nebraska’s Platte River Valley is home to one of the most spectacular migration events. Witness the Sandhill Crane migration live through explore.org’s nature cameras. Source: National … [Read more...]
Goat meat gaining traction
Includes Commercial Content Goat is one of the more widely consumed proteins in the world and is gaining traction in the U.S. market. Some of the growth is a result of more consumer friendly packaging. Datassential reports that 76 percent of consumers are aware of goat and 28 percent say they’ve tried it. Source: Perishable News, March 13, 2025. Link. As more consumers … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – March 17, 2025
Pet obesity an ongoing problem, small business economic and policy concerns, women owned pet brands, game meat from Africa in pet food and more . . . Source: IBPSA, March 17, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation
Negotiation is a reality for most in their work and personal lives. Lydia Fenet shares phrases that show a lack of experience or maturity during negotiations that will likely kill any potential to achieve a winning result. Source: Fast Company, March 5, 2025. Link. A negotiation is not done until the contract is signed—so make sure to take the initiative to follow up … [Read more...]
MWI Animal Health unveils enhancements to Repleni-Trac Vault solution
MWI Animal Health, a part of global healthcare company Cencora, unveiled an enhanced version of its Repleni-Trac Vault solution, designed to help companion animal and equine veterinary practices store and dispense controlled substances. The upgraded solution facilitates the digitalization of Drug Enforcement Administration logs and prescription drug monitoring program … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – March 13, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 6, 2024. Link. Most read posts from March 6, 2025 AHD Bulletin - Pork industry optimistic despite disease, labor challenges. Link. Save a swamp. Sauté a nutria. Link. A cat is a cat, BUT, lifestyles, environments, their natures are a conundrum. Link. S. heartworm risks increase as mosquito … [Read more...]
Inventory Ally joins Vertical Vet as preferred partner
Inventory Ally has established a preferred partnership with VerticalVet. The collaboration brings exclusive benefits to VerticalVet’s more than 2,000 member clinics, including special pricing on Inventory Ally and enhanced opportunities for inventory optimization. Source: Inventory Ally, March 11, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
World Hereford Conference comes to America in October
Every four years, Hereford breeders from across the world gather to discuss the evolution of the breed and its role in the beef industry. The 2025 World Hereford Conference will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, October 23rd through October 26th <Link>. Source: Hereford World, March 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Veterinary donation tournament unites veterinary hospitals, local communities to support affordable pet care
The myBalto Foundation has partnered with the ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance program to launch the first-of-its-kind March Veterinary Donation Competition. Its goal is to raise awareness about accessible veterinary care while adding to Angel Funds in 32 participating veterinary practices. “We are excited to partner with ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance for this donation competition and … [Read more...]
Cornell launches website for bird flu information
Seeking to aggregate up-to-date information on avian influenza, Cornell University has launched a one-stop clearinghouse for the most current and trustworthy information on bird flu. The new Avian Flu Resource Center provides reliable and accessible information for members of the public, farmers, wildlife professionals, state and public health agency partners, and … [Read more...]
Redirect chewing behaviors and avoid harsh punishments
Chewing is a completely natural behavior for puppies that owners CAN manage proactively. To do so, owners need to understand why puppies chew and redirect that behavior to appropriate chew toys. Guiding pups toward better habits without using harsh punishments is best for the pup and helps it be a better citizen in the family. Source: Happy Puppy Tips. Link. Positive … [Read more...]
Study: Cat attachment style impacts behavior, hormone levels
In this article offered by a colleague, researchers share study outcomes indicating emotional attachments have a noticeable impact on cats’ lives. They discovered that a cat’s attachment style, categorized as secure, anxious or avoidant, is linked to how they behave around their owners, how likely they are to exhibit problem behaviors and fluctuations in their oxytocin … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – March 10, 2025
Raw cat food recall, web hosting or small business, small business tax, corporate transparency act updates, R and D programs and more . . . Source: IBPSA, March 10, 2025. Link. Note public webinar: Using personalization to build trust and grow revenue in pet business: Wednesday, March 26th, 1:00 p.m. CST. Register here <Link>. … [Read more...]
Employer-provided FSA grace period ends Saturday
A majority of people enrolled in Flexible Spending Accounts had a deadline of December 31, 2024, BUT over a third of enrollees get an employer-provided grace period. They have until THIS SATURDAY, March 15, to spend what's left in their accounts. Remind them of the deadline and reinforce the breadth of expenses FSA dollars cover. Source: ebn, March 11, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – March 6, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, February 27, 2024. Link. Most read posts from February 27, 2025 AHD Bulletin – New guide helps DVMs standardize their approach to canine OA. Link. ~$90.50/hd ROI when finishing cattle receiving FerAppease®. Link. NEW, universal gateway to veterinary conferences, industry experts. … [Read more...]
Creative Science acquires Infiniti Medical LLC and Orthomed UK Ltd.
The Creative Science acquisition strengthens their commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the standard of care in veterinary medicine. Orthomed's extensive CPD training programs and Infiniti's commitment to industry leading medical device solutions align seamlessly with Creative Science's mission to support veterinarians with the best possible tools and … [Read more...]