There’s still time to register for this VVCA Community webinar that takes place at 11:00 a.m. PDT/2:00 p.m. EDT today. Deb Leon, CEO of whiskerDocs and founding board member of VVCA, will share an in-depth analysis of their 90,000 U.S. interactions from 2020. Come and learn what they found! We'll be busting more industry and profession-wide myths. The webinar is free to VVCA … [Read more...]
Dr. Jen the Vet at VMX
Complimentary Content Eugene “Gene” O'Neill, CEO, and Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer at the North American Veterinary Community, were guests on Chats with the Chatfields during the recent VMX industry conference. They and Jen Chatfield, DVM, discussed current innovations in veterinary medicine, NAVC’s support of innovative companies and the industry landscape … [Read more...]
Disease Du Jour: Tips about senior horse management
Complimentary Content sponsored by Merck Animal Health The two most common things we deal with in our old horse population is lamenesses and endocrine dysfunction, says Dianne McFarlane, DVM, PhD, MS, Dip ACVIM, referencing research results. The endocrine dysfunction is mostly about Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), as well as insulin … [Read more...]
Upcoming Leading with Purpose webinar: Pushing beyond your current plateau
Consolidations and practice acquisitions continue. The following topics are on the webinar agenda and will interest practicing veterinarians: Status of veterinary practice consolidation: market share, acquisition pace, and future projections Reasons for the increase in consolidations and top challenges Key revenue drivers in veterinary services Six essential … [Read more...]
Managing and bonding with teammates’ strengths
Opinion – Complimentary commercial content Last week we shared thoughts on bonding with associate veterinarians from Brian Conrad, DVM. He indicated he was quick to lead team building. We commented that sales representatives can often provide resources and help lead the activities. CliftonStrengths provides powerful team building opportunities. The possible individual and … [Read more...]
The crystal ball: Veterinary medicine in 2031
Complimentary Content In a recent blog post, Bill Wagner, DVM, took a stab at what he thinks veterinary medicine will be 10 years from now. Much of what he projects is realistic, being created or in progress. The key will be to make the most of the customer experience and transition veterinary team members. Source: Associated Veterinary Partners, May 24, 2021. Link. … [Read more...]
Wait. Boarding and grooming for pets are ESSENTIAL?!
Complimentary content includes an offer from RESCUE® disinfectants Carmen Rustenbeck, founder of the International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA), joins Drs. Jen and Jason Chatfield in this episode of the Chatfield Show. They discuss the involvement of pet services and how the IBPSA serves those businesses and people. In all actuality, groomers, boarders and … [Read more...]
Fireworks and noise phobias. It’s the season.
Complimentary Content The first fireworks of spring started a couple weeks ago here in Kansas City. Graduation celebrations may include some left over pyrogenic flashes and booms. While minor, these sonic disruptions are a reminder that July 4th celebrations are just around the corner. Fear Free Happy Homes offers pet owners a digital kit containing strategies for … [Read more...]
Surefire strategies for navigating backorders
Complimentary Content Consistent with her pragmatic approach to inventory management, Nicole Clause shares her guide to navigating backorders. She includes tips and strategies for being proactive about and managing them. The guide deals specifically with longer-term backorders that are not the result of poor forecasting in an individual clinic. Source: Veterinary … [Read more...]
Proper antibiotic use improves producer savings and dairy industry image
Complimentary Commercial Content included Consumer demand for dairy products was up last year. Sending positive messages to consumers about U.S. milk production is key to maintaining this demand, says Linda Tikofsky, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim. She stresses that being more thoughtful about antibiotic use is also necessary in preserving it as an important tool for the long … [Read more...]
Equine Disease Communication Center review of diseases
Complimentary Sponsored Content The Equine Disease Communication Center is an industry-driven initiative that works to protect horses and the horse industry from the threat of infectious diseases in North America. EDCC is designed to seek and report real-time information about diseases, similar to how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alerts the human population … [Read more...]
Free webinar: How to find new growth levers in veterinary consolidation
Complimentary Content Animal health pros are invited to a live, free webinar: “Riding the Tide in Uncertain Times: How to find new growth levers in veterinary consolidation,” hosted by OpenRoom. Topics to be discussed include: Planning for success: Destination Pet’s rise to operating 75 veterinary practices in only 4 years Whether the pandemic has affected … [Read more...]
VVCA Lunch & Learn demonstrates importance of decision support
Opinion Kudos to Shadi Ireifej and Ali McIntyre for coordinating and producing the May 26 VVCA Lunch & Learn. The only disappointment was low attendance. Ireifej shared several video cases where clients needed support to decide if their animal warranted emergency care. It was impressive to see and hear how Ireifej: Engaged the clients comfortably and casually … [Read more...]
Forget everything you know about telemedicine
One might picture Jessica Vogelsang, DVM, stomping her feet as she discusses telemedicine and virtual care. Her blog post is a rally call aimed to raise the view of colleagues who are likely to meet a 2021 barrage of client appointments in the months ahead. We’ve spent the last five years arguing over the value of veterinary telemedicine because the assumption has always been … [Read more...]
Conversations about horse deworming
Complimentary Sponsored Content Kent Morgan, DVM, addresses deworming in adult horses including timing with grazing periods, geographic differences and the importance of annual fecal egg counts for every horse to optimize parasite control. Source: LinkedIn, May 11, 2021. Link. You Tube video. Link. The Zoetis dewormer information is fully aligned with the AAEP Parasite … [Read more...]
Bluetooth-based smart tag for livestock launches
Complimentary Commercial Content The latest iteration of the DoggTags, DoggBone, and DoggHouse extends the range, consistency and adds cell phone enabled connection to individual animal data. Founder and CRO Melissa Brandão talks about the significance of the product launch. Source: HerdDogg. Link. INSIGHTS: We’re getting closer to the holy grail envisioned more than … [Read more...]
New AAD funding to expand rapid, rugged POC platform in livestock, humans
Complimentary Commercial Content Advanced Animal Diagnostics’ announcement that a $7 million investment will support commercial expansion of livestock tests and 510(k) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for human blood tests. “We’re uniquely positioned in animal and human testing to fight the rising threat of infectious disease,” said Joy … [Read more...]
PI calves: A devastating threat you might not even see
Complimentary Commercial Content from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Despite 70 years of information and education on bovine viral diarrhea virus, the disease continues to tear at herd health and profits. Persistently infected calves are one of the greatest threats facing the cattle industry, yet many producers don’t know they’re in the herd. A PI calf is an animal that … [Read more...]
Catching up with VIP’s Shawn and Dr. Ivan
Complimentary Content Shawn Wilkie and Ivan Zakharenkov, DVM, invite innovators to discuss current and future trends while applying their veterinary and entrepreneurial experiences to the discussions. For podcast fans, VIP episodes remain an excellent opportunity to learn from animal health pros who are helping invent the next generation of animal health. Source: … [Read more...]
5 tips to engage equine owners in wellness care
Complimentary Content from Covetrus and Zoetis Amy L. Grice, VMD, MBA, shares tips for encouraging clients to embrace wellness care, including vaccinations provided by a veterinarian: Wellness Wednesday post Virtual or in-person event Create a template for your region Develop a wellness plan including some bundling Consider raising your emergency fees, … [Read more...]
VetWatch Commentary thru April 17, 2021, Week 15
Complimentary Sponsored Content For the week ending April 17, 2021, the canine and feline core vaccine indices combined and expanded with the inclusion of the lifestyle vaccines for Lyme, Lepto, and FeLV shot up to a robust +29.3 percent YTD across the more than 32,000 practices and shelter locations in the Animalytix Marketplace. The growth in unique patients was up at … [Read more...]
Cats 101 resources, Fear Free Happy Homes
Complimentary Content More than 55,000 professionals have become Fear Free Certified and there are now more than 140 Fear Free Certified Practices. In addition to animal health professionals’ efforts, Fear Free Happy Homes provides resources directly to pet owners. One example is the Cats 101 kit created to help cat owners learn feline fundamentals. Source: Fear Free … [Read more...]
IAMS launches first-of-its-kind NOSEiD app
Complimentary Content In honor of National Pet ID Week, April 17 through 23, IAMS is launching the beta version of the new NOSEiD mobile app, available throughout Nashville and the surrounding area. The NOSEiD app uses first-of-its-kind nose-scanning smartphone technology to help identify lost dogs by their unique nose print. Source: PR Newswire, April 19, 2021. Link. The … [Read more...]
Who’s who: North American veterinary consolidators
Complimentary Content Our industry has seen rapidly expanding consolidation since 1987. It has changed the veterinary business landscape worldwide. More than 60 veterinary consolidators are involved today and there will likely be more, says Ivan Zak, DVM. Zak explains consolidators by type providing the list of active consolidators and their: Source of financing … [Read more...]
Disease Du Jour podcast: New equine vet skill sets
Complimentary Sponsored Content The equine veterinary community is worried about two large problems when it comes to new veterinarians joining the industry. One is getting new vets who have sufficient skills to begin in practice. The second is keeping equine veterinarians to stay in practice within the first five years of graduation. Source: EquiManagement, March 25, … [Read more...]
How to help a dog with separation anxiety
Complimentary Sponsored Content Claire Walther, DVM, shares three ways to address separation anxiety: environmental management, behavior modification and pharmaceutical options. Walther is a Zoetis Petcare medical lead. Source: Zoetis Petcare. Link. Changes in a dog’s life can also trigger separation anxiety even if they haven’t had problems with it before. Even changes … [Read more...]
Healthy Puppy Month effort seeks to raise $20,000 for parvovirus research
Complimentary Content Revival Animal Health and Good Dog are teaming up to celebrate Healthy Puppy Month and raise money for parvovirus research. All month long, puppy owners and caretakers are encouraged to sign the Healthy Puppy Pledge. For every signature, Revival and Good Dog will donate $1 to Morris Animal Foundation, up to $20,000, to help fund parvovirus … [Read more...]
Chatfields’ introduce new podcast
Complimentary Commercial Content Twin veterinarians Jenifer and Jason Chatfield have introduced “Chats with the Chatfields,” a new podcast to provide unique edu-tainment from credible sources. Previously the siblings created and hosted the world’s only veterinary podcast that was a finalist for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards. Join them as they tackle such topics as … [Read more...]
Simmons. Animal health is a game changer
Jeffrey Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco, says we aren’t going to eat our way out of climate change with plant-based foods. He emphasizes that animal health is a game changer, not just for the well-being of animals, but for society to obtain a stable environment, clean water, clean air and high-quality food. Source: LinkedIn, Elanco, March 11, 2021. (video) Link. Our … [Read more...]
AAFP announces new eConference
The American Association of Feline Practitioners announces an eConference: Spring into Feline Medicine. This three-day virtual live CE event is scheduled for Sunday, April 18; Wednesday, April 28 and Saturday, May 8. The three-day series will feature speakers with feline expertise presenting a variety of topics including behavior, nutrition, senior care, CKD, endocrinology, … [Read more...]