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...]
Worth a Glance – February 20, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, February 13, 2024. Link. Most read posts from February 13, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Managing hypothermia for newborn calves. Link. Building talent through delegation. Link. How multitasking drains your brain. Link. New guidelines set for degrees in infection prevention. Link. Time to review vaccine … [Read more...]
Akston named best start-up at the 2024 S&P Global Animal Health Awards
Akston is a biotech company built for pets. They use their proprietary Ambifect® Fc-fusion protein platform to develop immuno-enhancing and targeted protein treatments that aim to reduce treatment frequency while enhancing efficacy. The company was awarded the Best Start-Up of 2024 by S&P Global Animal Health at the Animal Health, Nutrition, and Technology Innovation Europe … [Read more...]
BuddyID® offers free lifetime registration for pets affected by Save This Life microchip
Through its trusted microchip and recovery brand, BuddyID®, Creative Science is offering free lifetime registration for all pets with impacted Save This Life microchips, ensuring they remain protected in the event they go missing. The company is also extending free registration to any remaining Save This Life microchips still in possession at veterinary clinics and … [Read more...]
Loncor® 300 (florfenicol) joins Zoetis cattle anti-infective portfolio
Zoetis recently acquired the marketing rights for Loncor® 300 (florfenicol) from Elanco giving producers another option to treat BRD. Loncor 300 adds a fourth class of antibiotic to Zoetis’ cattle anti-infective portfolio. Source: BEEF, February 13, 2025. Link. Loncor 300 (florfenicol) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic active against many Gram-negative and Gram-positive … [Read more...]
Dechra expands commitment to veterinary profession with new AVMF scholarships
Dechra is deepening its investment in the next generation of veterinary professionals by expanding its partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Twenty scholarships for veterinary and veterinary technician students totaling nearly $50,000 extends Dechra’s long-standing support of veterinary education, mentorship, and student wellness. Source: Dechra, … [Read more...]
Cowhides count
Clint Peck reminds us that cattle hides are still a valuable product, especially in high-volume packing plants. He says hides represent 15.5 percent of the per head byproduct credit. China, Italy and South Korea are the world's largest importers of cattle hides and skins, accounting for 65 percent of global imports. Leather upholstery in auto production and other transportation … [Read more...]
There’s nothing as helpful as picking out a horse’s feet every day
Daily hoof checks are the cornerstone of wintertime hoof care. Mud, snow, ice and substrate materials combine to make it difficult for horses to walk, often leading to shoe loss. Craig Lesser, DVM, CF, shares a variety of issues horse owners may encounter if routine hoof care is ignored. Source: The Paulick Report, February 18, 2025. Link. INSIGHTS: This is a good … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 10, 2025
Dogs and bird flu?, small business opportunities, best AI vet tools, pet food recalls, reregistering Save This Life microchips, growing pet pampering market and more . . . Source: IBPSA, February 10, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Stop asking why. Ask what instead.
Just about any “Why” question can be reframed as a question that starts with the word, “What,” asserts Scott Eblin. He says it’s a subtle but powerful shift that helps executives move conversations from resistance to resolution, ensuring discussions are strategic, action-oriented, and productive. Source: Eblin Group, February 18, 2025. Link. What” questions unlock deeper … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – February 13, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, February 6, 2024. Link. Most read posts from February 6, 2025 AHD Bulletin - High prevalence of veterinary drugs in birds’ nest materials. Link. Your comfort zone. Link. S. Equestrian Federation board adds to the prohibited substances list. Link. ================================= Budweiser won the … [Read more...]
Ceva launches Kesium® (amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets) a generic bioequivalent to Clavamox® chewable tablets
Kesium® from Ceva Animal Health is a broad-spectrum oral antibiotic (amoxicillin) with an β-lactamase inhibitor (clavulanate potassium) for the treatment of bacterial infections in dogs and cats. Ceva is launching a portfolio of anti-infectives with the introduction of Kesium, the first chewable branded alternative to Clavamox® Chewable tablets. Source: Ceva Animal Health, … [Read more...]
New guidelines set for degrees in infection prevention
Infection preventionists work to prevent healthcare-associated infections across myriad healthcare settings. They isolate sources of infections to develop and implement evidence-based practices to prevent and contain the spread of dangerous organisms. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) released the Curriculum Guidelines for … [Read more...]
Court rules USDA exceeds its authority in Horse Protection Act amendments
A U.S. District judge ruled the U.S. Department of Agriculture exceeded its authority in its final rule to amend the Horse Protection Act. Four of the five provisions contested were granted summary judgments. The four provisions are the prohibition of action devices and pads, the prohibition of substances, the dermatologic conditions indicative of soring, and the pre- and … [Read more...]
Pet dental cleanings: What to expect (video)
Last week we asserted that client education was the main objective of National Pet Dental Month <Link>. Consider this video from the AVMA to support COHAT, help orient pet owners to the dental exam and treatment processes and reinforce the benefits of routine oral care in the home. Share it in social media posts or newsletters along with your own Dental Month message or … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 10, 2025
Latest in grooming tools, Red Cross pet liaisons, H5N1 risks in cats, salmonella risks, warnings about unlicensed pet boarding and more . . . Source: IBPSA, February 10, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Tips to help introverts survive in extroverted jobs
Introverts bring a lot to an extroverted workplace, like deep focus and creative problem-solving, but only if they get time to recharge, writes Dan Lee. He offers tips on how to succeed in a job that seems geared toward extroverts. Source: Introvert Dear. Link. … [Read more...]
Ceres Tag chooses Overland Park, Kansas, for its North American headquarters
Unmatched strength in the animal health sector led Ceres Tag to choose the KC Corridor area for its first North American headquarters. The company is an Australian leader in direct-to-satellite animal monitoring technology. Ceres Tag’s groundbreaking, solar-charged smart monitoring sensors communicate directly with satellites and are attached to the ear of wildlife or … [Read more...]
Louisianna DVM named as Westminster’s 2025 Veterinarian of the Year
Launched in 2022, Sara K. Lyle, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT, was chosen as the fourth Westminster Kennel Club’s veterinarian of the year. The award celebrates veterinarians and also addresses the mental health challenges the veterinary community faces regularly in partnership with Not One More Vet. Source: Daily Paws, January 28, 20254. Link. … [Read more...]
Lasers deployed to increase farm biosecurity, deter waterfowl
A New Ulm, Minnesota, turkey grower has added lasers to his biosecurity efforts. The laser bird deterrent system aims to scare away migratory birds that have the potential to infect domestic flocks with HPAI. While we see a green laser beam, migratory birds see a predator and they avoid the barn areas. Source: The Farmer, February 4, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
U.S. Equestrian Federation board adds to the prohibited substances list
The substance additions ban certain injectable medications and other potentially deadly substances from being used in competition and also from being brought onto show grounds. The list of substances includes formaldehyde, oxytocin and pentobarbital, with an exception for veterinarians to use the latter in euthanasia. Source: The Chronicle of the Horse, January 29, 2025. … [Read more...]
FDA warns six sellers of unapproved seizure drugs for animals
Six companies selling unapproved products claiming to treat and control seizures in dogs and cats have been warned. The products named in the warning letters are not FDA-approved or conditionally approved and are being sold on the firms’ websites, social media pages and Amazon shops without a prescription or other veterinary oversight. Source: FDA, January 7, 2025. Link. The … [Read more...]
Understanding Feng Shui and its impact on animal spaces
Applying Feng Shui principles in animal spaces offers veterinary teams a holistic approach to enhancing well-being. Focusing on location, element balance, comfort, stimulation, cleanliness and organization enables practitioners to create environments that support physical health and emotional stability. Source: IVC Journal, January 28, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 3, 2025
Iconic brands entering pet space, understanding today’s pet owners, AI and automation for pet care businesses, FDA urging pet food companies to revisit safety amid bird flu outbreaks, diabetic alert dog tracks five blocs to find child with low blood sugar and more - Source: IBPSA, February 3, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Cornell grad student shares guide to understanding ChatGPT in 5 minutes
Complimentary Content ChatGPT is a tool with seemingly limitless potential, but like any tool, its value depends on how you use it, says Jeremiah Pouncy. He says the best way to unlock the full potential of ChatGPT is through trial and error. Source: Bruce L. Truman, MBA, LinkedIn, February 1, 2025. Link. ChatGPT is about experimenting, learning, and exploring new ways to … [Read more...]
Fear Free® launches Emergency & Urgent Care Practice Certification program
Fear Free’s new certification program bridges the gap between routine care and urgent or emergent scenarios, offering veterinary teams the training and resources necessary to implement Fear Free techniques in high-pressure environments. Detailed information about the Emergency & Urgent Care Practice Certification is here <Link> Source: Cision, January 27, 2025. … [Read more...]
Feather in Her Cap Association names 2025 Winners
Laurie Hueneke Martens, Eve Hanks, and Chelsie Estey were honored for their leadership, innovation, and impact as mentors in the Animal Health industry. Source: The Feather in Her Cap Association, Inc., January 29, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Farm Bureau names its 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
Sirius, a 6-year old Maremma sheepdog, was recently named the annual award recipient of annual honor. He and his Florida owners were awarded $5,000, a trophy plate, a year’s supply of dog food and other Purina products. Source: American Farm Bureau, January 26, 2025. Link. Includes video. Photo credit: Big Foot Media, used with permission … [Read more...]
Senior Dog Veterinary Society announces strategic alliance with Elanco
The Senior Dog Veterinary Society, an organization dedicated to advancing the care of senior and geriatric dogs, has established a strategic alliance with Elanco Animal Health Incorporated. This collaboration aims to foster excellence in senior and geriatric dog care through education and awareness, research and innovation, and community support. Source: Senior Dog … [Read more...]