Conventioneers attending Viticus’ WVC were introduced to a fresh look and promising improvements to the Fear Free platforms. According to the company’s press release, providing the best physical and emotional care for animals remains the core objective, along with making certification and training easier for animal pros. Source: Fear Free, February 19, 2024. Link. Working … [Read more...]
National FFA week
National FFA week celebrates and supports the future of agriculture. Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate the special week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and its positive effects on members daily. One of the most iconic symbols of the FFA is the blue corduroy jacket.” Source: RFD-TV. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 19, 2024
Active shooter training, nose length may hint at dog longevity, progress on pet adoption crisis, year-round dental care, curing animals with cannabis, getting ready for falling interest rates, SEO, social media and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, February 19, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 12, 2024
Affiliate marketing, Y or N? outsourcing HR, market budgeting, outreach methods by SMS or email and more . . . Note the information about IBPSA’s new membership health insurance benefit. Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, February 12, 2024. Link. An interesting interview with Royal Canin’s Kira Best is included. … [Read more...]
Unique Bridge Club Veterinary Virtual Care events slated for February 28th
Listen as a group of industry insiders shares data from more than two million data points gathered from more than half a million virtual care interactions. The virtual conversations will cover country specific data and address: The need for virtual veterinary care: Tackling access concerns Global insights: Virtual veterinary care data from the US, Canada, Europe … [Read more...]
Learning to co-exist with coyotes
This shadowy image is a Ring surveillance photo of a coyote within 1,000 yards of our suburban AHD office at 8:30 p.m. trotting down a well-lit street. The photo was taken just before the coyote grabbed a small dog from a porch. Quick action by the pet’s owner saved the dog with very little damage. Every year there are increasing reports of coyotes killing dogs and cats, … [Read more...]
What makes the equine heart so special?
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc, shares quick facts about the equine heart. She writes the equine heart’s size and function are central to the animal’s athletic prowess and give horses the ability to move at high speeds when necessary and the endurance to cover long distances. It is good information that can be shared with members of 4-H, FFA and other youth clubs. Source: The Horse, … [Read more...]
Paragon’s new digital dog grooming guide
"Notes From the Grooming Table," authored and released by Melissa Verplank nearly 20 years ago is now available as a digital book for the low monthly subscription price of $6.99. Source: Pet Business, September 2023. Link. The digital version allows users to highlight and bookmark important information, freehand draw on the pages with a stylus or a finger, search for key … [Read more...]
AKC has a new top dog
After 31 years, America has a new favorite dog bypassing the ever-popular Laborador Retriever. AKC’s top dog in 2022 is the big-headed, smash-nosed, urban-friendly French Bulldog. The Lab is still number 2. Source: UpWorthy, AKC, January 22, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
February is National Cat Health Month
Along with the annual focus on oral care and the beginnings of flea, tick and mosquito season, February is dedicated to cat health. The consumer messages remind cat owners of the importance of maintaining regular veterinary appointments. Christian Adams shares tips to ensure cats remain healthy all year long. Source: Catster, January 27, 2024. Link. INSIGHTS: Veterinary … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 5, 2024
Farmer’s Dog partners with WSAVA, Disney’s pet resort, small business preparations for future, updated information on human animal bond benefits, pet tech from Consumer Electronics show and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, February 5, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
Correction. Bad career advice women should ignore
The copy in last weeks’ Bulletin was not correct. Here is the correct copy. Everyone has advice these days, especially for women moving into the workplace or seeking to advance their career position. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, PhD, and Cindy Gallop, MA, provide a list of popular suggestions they believe are best ignored. Source: HBR Ascend, April 15, 2021. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – January 29, 2024
Posting OSHA 300 logs, animal voting rights, M&A in pet food, small business accountants speak, budgeting, money lost and more, including last week’s AHD Bulletin. Source: IBPSA, January 29, 2024. Link. The 2024 IBPSA FLOW Business Conference will be held in Tucson, Arizona September 24th-26th. Use this link if you wish to become a speaker at the conference <Link>. … [Read more...]
Walking and using a phone is bad for your health
Duh! But the behavior and resulting text neck are insidious. There are real mental and physical risks to distracted walking, even for the most alert people. When we walk and use a phone at the same time we reflexively adjust how we move. Not only do we walk slower, we also increase the amount of load placed on the neck and upper back muscles. Source: The New York Times, … [Read more...]
Skippy named Farm Bureau’s 2024 Farm Dog of the Year
Skippy, a 4-year-old Border Collie, Australian Shepherd and Catahoula Hound mix, is the grand prize winner of the 2024 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Award. Owned by Georgians Laura and Donald Adams, Skippy helps herd cattle, get rid of predators and helps Donald through his paralysis caused by a 2019 farm injury. The Adams received Skippy from P.H.A.R.M. Dog USA, an … [Read more...]
How cold is too cold?
Depending on a dog's breed, body condition, size, hair coat and whether they have pre-existing conditions, 20°F is when dog owners and caretakers need to provide protection and limit outdoor sessions to under 15 minutes, shares Christopher Brito. Source: CBS News, January 19, 2024. Link. Also see: How cold is too cold for your dog?, PetMD, January 2, 2024. Link. Jennifer … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – January 22, 2024
Forbes trends in pet health care, VMX review, grooming’s pivotal role, choosing a credit card processer, exceptional lobbies, pets as family, lines of credit and more . . . Source: IBPSA, January 22. 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
Bottle beats the bucket at providing water in winter
Delivering free-choice water to calves in frigid temperatures is easier said than done. Simply feeding milk or milk replacer isn’t enough to optimize the growth needs of calves. The rumen needs a separate source of pure water to feed the fermentation process that promotes rumen development. Provimi dairy calf research results created advice for bottle-feeding water in cold … [Read more...]
Dual-sexed chickens; half male, half female
Roughly one in every 10,000 chickens is a gynandromorph or dual-sexed chicken. Gynandromorphism has been reported in insects, birds and crustaceans, but not in other species. Although uncommon, in chickens isn't extremely rare. Source: Backyard Poultry, March 2019. Link. The current prevailing theory is that bilateral gynandromorphism starts at the very beginning of cell … [Read more...]
Disposing of dead poultry
Ann Accetta-Scott shares the importance of biosecurity when disposing of birds that have died due to disease or illness. Acknowledging geographic differences in laws, she describes burying, burning, off-site incineration, landfill and composting methods of disposal. This topic is especially relevant with the current prevalence of avian influenza infections. . . . proper dead … [Read more...]
Purina unveils 2024 Pet Care Innovation Prize winners
Pet care startups from the U.S., Canada and Australia have been named finalists for the eighth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina. The first round winners brought innovations across the spectrum of pet care products and services including pet enrichment toys; a toothbrush designed specifically for a cat’s anatomy; alternative protein and allergy-friendly pet … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – January 15, 2024
OSHA log reminder, PetSmart evolving employee engagement, PR and AI for small business, rural area volunteers, meeting changes as a small business, grooming growth supported by brands and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, January 15, 2024. Link. Also see: IBPSA addresses new canine respiratory illness, IBPSA, January 16, 2024. Link. To prevent infected dogs from … [Read more...]
Your best shot at preventing calf scours
A cow’s nutritional status during the last trimester of gestation impacts critical factors, such as immune response to scour vaccines, quantity and quality of colostrum, level of antibodies in colostrum and her and the calf’s health and survival after birth, writes Kevin Cain, DVM. Ensuring cows receive key trace minerals prior to calving is necessary to support colostrum … [Read more...]
Veterinarians listed 2nd of 9 top investments to grow cattle profits in 2024
Beef prices are predicted to remain strong in 2024 providing opportunities for producers to make proactive investments in their operations. We’re sharing this article since spending money with veterinarians ranks second in Mindy Ward’s top investments listing. Veterinary teams that understand how producer investments make farm businesses more resilient and profitable become … [Read more...]
Chickens, coryza and its concomitant buddies
Avian infectious Coryza is a common bacterial respiratory disease affecting chickens. It typically doesn’t create high mortality, but left unchecked is hard on a flock and easily transferred to other birds. In its worst form, Coryza is found with concurrent infections from mycoplasma and E. coli and can be fatal. Coryza is spread through direct contact with infected birds and … [Read more...]
Benefits of colostrum for dogs
Includes product reference Colostrum is most often used to help dogs with allergies, but it has other benefits, too.The author lists 14 different uses for colostrum including: Repairing gut damage from pharmaceuticals Improving immune systems Preventing upper respiratory diseases and the canine flu Source: Modern Dog, January 4, 2024. Link. Bovine colostrum … [Read more...]
Winter hydration critical in the home, the kennel, daycare and on the street
Includes commercial content For ourselves and our pets hydration is as crucial in winter as it is in summer. Decreasing indoor humidity during furnace season requires dogs to drink more water, says Luke Pidgeon. Dehydration always results in a loss of electrolytes. Warning signs include panting, dry nose, loss of appetite, reduced energy levels, lethargy and thick … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – January 8, 2024
State of pet nutrition, embracing uncertainty, productivity killers, employee bonus programs for small business and more. . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, January 8, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
Changes at JAVMA, AVJR modernizing, speeding processes
The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association and its sister publication, the American Journal of Veterinary Research, are being modernized rapidly under the leadership of its latest editor, Lisa Fortier, DVM, PhD. An updated website and the immediate appearance of journal articles in PubMed and ePub ahead of print are examples, along with more rapid review times … [Read more...]
10 Trends to watch in 2024
Harvard Business School faculty share insights from their research about business trends companies are expected to face in 2024. They offer advice about how managers and their employees can navigate challenges and opportunities this year. Source: Harvard Business School, Working Knowledge, January 2, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]