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...]
Viticus Group expansion in Nashville to add new conference, facility
Viticus Group’s expansion to Nashville adds WVC Nashville, a new national veterinary continuing education conference and a state-of-the-art, hands-on education center. WVC Nashville is scheduled for August 16th to 18th, 2026 at Music City Center. The new training facility is targeted to be fully operational in the summer of 2026. Source: Viticus Group, March 2, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
WashU engineers make microwave-size bird flu detector amid outbreak
Providing hope on the bird flu front, Washington University engineers have built a sensor that can detect the presence of bird flu particles within minutes. The proof of concept mini fridge-size machine detects viral particles in the air using so-called “wet cyclone” technology. It sucks in air, spins it in liquid to trap particles and sends an alert when it detects the virus. … [Read more...]
Pork industry optimistic despite disease, labor challenges
Speaking at the Minnesota Pork Congress, Brett Kaysen shared pork producers have put a lot of emphasis on prevention and preparedness for foreign animal disease but don’t want to lose sight of endemic diseases that hurt profitability. Pigs are the easy part. The people are the challenge.” Source: The Farmer, March 4, 2025. Link. Image: USSCMC … [Read more...]
Save a swamp. Sauté a nutria.
In an effort to curb growing populations of invasive species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers a practical solution: Eat them. Nutria a large semiaquatic rodent whose population is increasing and disrupting marshland ecosystems, is the preferred menu item. Weighing 15 to 20 pounds each, they live along the Gulf Coast, in the Pacific Northwest and the Southeastern … [Read more...]
NAVC offers microbiome certification
NAVC’s timely Veterinary Microbiome Certification course offers the skills to implement microbiome science in your daily practice, improve patient care and address pet owner questions about microbial options. The new course comprehensively analyzes the microbes in the various systems of cats and dogs, focusing on their contributions to digestion, immune function and overall … [Read more...]
VetPartners launches Veterinary Team Utilization Guide
A VetPartners task force created a new, comprehensive and free digital resource to support practice owners and managers to help drive positive change in the profession. Source: VetPartners, March 5, 2025. Link. We hope this guide becomes a standard reference for veterinary professionals . . . a living, breathing resource that is updated regularly as additional information … [Read more...]
AAHA releases guidelines for veterinary specialist referrals
The 2025 AAHA Referral Guidelines provide a framework that fosters stronger partnerships between primary care teams and specialty care teams. Emphasizing the importance of a referral coordinator, the guidelines establish three referral collaboration models: General collaborative conversations Professional-to-professional consultations Hands-on referrals Source: … [Read more...]
Decension grows as March 9th daylight saving time arrives
A January Gallup poll shows 54 percent of Americans want to discontinue the spring forward, fall back practice. Forty percent of U.S. adults prefer to continue daylight saving time, while six percent are uncertain. Regardless, don’t forget to switch your clocks this weekend. Source: Gallup, March 4, 2025. Link. Image: DriveMyWay … [Read more...]
U.S. releases first national One Health framework
The National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases and Advance Public Health Preparedness in the United States represents a coordinated strategy by the federal government to confront diseases that spread between humans and animals and other One Health threats.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Department of … [Read more...]
NEW, universal gateway to veterinary conferences, industry experts
The first of its kind, Connext.vet is redefining how professionals engage with industry events by eliminates the hassle of juggling multiple association websites and endless internet searches. With its powerful, intuitive interface, users can effortlessly navigate veterinary conferences across species, locations and more—all in one place. Source: Connextvet, February 26, … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 24, 2025
Ways small business can navigate uncertainties during political transition, Sleepypod Pet Carriers earn top crash-test safety ratings, personalized pet safety gear, small business optimism trends fall, accelerator fueling innovation in pet care industry and more . . . Source: IBPSA, February 24, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Pay yourself first
A recent survey shows that more than 80 percent of workers fear job layoffs this year. More concerning may be that four in 10 companies expect to reduce their workforce in the next five years. Kerry Hannon shares five ways to proactively brace for a job loss starting with cutting back on spending and creating an emergency fund. Source: Yahoo!finance, February 22, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
READ THIS FIRST! 2025 World Nature Photography Award winners announced.
From amazement to education to Zen, it’s all in the latest collection of photos from entrants around the globe. Take them all in before you start reading about the latest topics in our industry. Relax and see the beauty of feathers, vibrancy of lanternflies and simplistic combined beauty and ugliness of a guinea. From animals on land to those in the sea and even us, these … [Read more...]