Craig Barkacs focuses on the real, underlying issue at hand when people talk about quiet quitting: unhappy employees. Workers in that situation have four options: Do nothing Quit Quiet quit Do something to improve the situation, so they can be happier. Barkacs advocates taking time and space before acting using an acronym, S-P-A-C-E, which stands for Sincerity, … [Read more...]
Thank you!
Gratitude at work has been linked to higher rates of employee satisfaction, motivation and engagement. Source: Gratitude in the workplace, Turknett Leadership Group. Link. Turknett leaders share what gratitude looks like in the workplace and how leaders can develop and leverage it to benefit all stakeholders. In an APA study 93 percent of employees who reported feeling … [Read more...]
Small companies, big discoveries
Kristi Fender covers the expanding landscape of new advancements in animal health from startups and partnerships in a variety of developing categories, describing it as an innovation explosion. She highlights differences in the people now working in biotech and the need for a commitment to standards. Source: Vet Advantage, December 2022. Link. Only a handful of animal health … [Read more...]
Micro-thin “smart bandage” monitors wound healing while repairing tissue
Commentary Our curation sometimes uncovers advances on the human side that we may see or hope come to animal health. The smart bandage developed by researchers at Stanford University, now in proof-of-concept, represents a promising possibility for medical communities and managing chronic wounds. When administered to a patient, the bandage monitors temperature as well as … [Read more...]
Research trend: Outcomes research in animal health and veterinary medicine
Outcomes research is becoming more prevalent in animal health circles. An outcomes research approach considers an element of value along with an outcome of interest which sets it apart from traditional research approaches. It is an approach that evaluates more than the benefits of practices and interventions for veterinary patients. Value can be measured by many … [Read more...]
Why it’s time for every company to become a wellness company
Employee wellness is not a new initiative. But it is gaining new traction, writes Nathan Christensen. Employees are prioritizing wellness and the employers who enable it. Businesses that want to win in the marketplace for talent will need to become wellness companies . . . that does not mean that a business becomes a “nanny state” for its employees.” - Nathan … [Read more...]
Compounding webinar outlines FDA final guidance #256
Regulatory education FDA Veterinarian Amber McCoig examines the policies included in this guidance and what they mean for veterinarians and their teams in the webinar. She also discusses how the agency’s final guidance tries to balance the risks of compounding animal drugs from bulk substances when there is no FDA-approved drug available, and why the FDA can’t assure the … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – December 1, 2022
Last week’s most read posts – The power of questions. Link. Last AHD Bulletin - Animal Health Digest Bulletin, November 22, 2022. Link. 'Mpox' is the new name for monkeypox, the WHO says Source: LiveScience, November 28, 2022. Link. Citing scientific inaccuracy and racial stigmatism, the term monkeypox will be phased out over the upcoming year, … [Read more...]
Ranch Safety Guide released by Noble Research Institute
The Noble Research Institute and the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef have released “Ranch Employee Safety: Working Cattle and Related Facilities and Equipment,” a free, downloadable PDF. Source: Noble Research Institute, November 2022. Link. This Ranch Employee Safety provides information related to reducing hazards and risks associate with working beef cattle . . … [Read more...]
Transition cows. It’s tough being the new kid
Maureen Hanson shares takeaways from a recently published collection in the Journal of Dairy Science authored by Kathryn Proudfoot and Juliana Huzzey. Highlights include: Primiparous cows face new experiences outside of their control during transition. Primiparous and multiparous cows have different social, feeding and lying behaviors. When regrouped, primiparous … [Read more...]
What drives colostrum yield, quality?
Researchers are working to uncover cow-specific and environmental factors associated with colostrum yield and quality. Colostrum yield was associated with a range of cow-specific factors including the sex of the calf, whether the calf was a stillbirth, gestation length, dry period length, parity, previous lactation length and previous lactation 305-day mature-equivalent milk … [Read more...]
Pet parenting style influences dog behavior
An Oregon State University research study shows that the pet dog-human caretaker bond may be functionally and emotionally like the bond between a human parent and their child. The study focused on how the quality of a human-dog relationship may influence a dog’s performance on behavioral and cognitive tests. Source: Vet Candy, October 11, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Rapid growth in hookworm prevalence and resistance
Hookworm prevalence has increased from 4 percent in 2018 to almost 50 percent three years later, according to a study published in Clinician’s Brief in August 2020 <Link>. Kim Campbell Thornton shares a troubling situational perspective on prevalence across the U.S. and the challenges of growing drug resistance for all three major classes of dewormers. We recommend ALL … [Read more...]
What pet owners think about using CBD
Includes Commercial Content Responses from 1448 pet owners to a Leafreport survey revealed 50 percent had tried CBD for their cat or dog. Other key metrics are: 38 percent gave their pet CBD because their vet recommended it. 44 percent gave their pet CBD to help ease their anxiety or stress. Pet edibles were by far the most popular delivery format Source: … [Read more...]
Four factors that will shape 2023
Mark Kalaygian looks into his crystal ball for the 2023 pet retail business citing: The return of innovation Global Pet Expo returning to full strength Mergers and acquisitions NO clear difference-making product trend . . . the growing focus on pet health care should be considered <as a prominent trend>, but it is a complex category that requires much … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – November 28, 2022
IBPSA Fast Bites is back this week with more news for those working in pet care and boarding, pet walkers and sitters, trainers, holistic pet care providers and veterinarians. The industry is evolving to meet the needs of modern pet ownership, resulting in a shift toward more convenient and tech-forward services, as well as more sustainable and environmentally friendly … [Read more...]
Hire a misfit
Culture fit is the idea of recruiting individuals whose value systems, beliefs and everyday behaviors align well with the hiring organization. Source: Gallup, October 11, 2022. Link. While this might seem reasonable and harmless, hiring decisions based on an individual's perception of culture fit can be unfair and influenced by unconscious bias. INSIGHTS: Remember … [Read more...]
WHO cites antimicrobial resistance as one of the top 10 threats to humanity
Reinforcing the messaging of the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week the senior animal health officer for FAO, discusses the impact antimicrobial resistance is having on animal health. Misuse and overuse of antimicrobial drugs in human medicine, veterinary medicine, and food production have put our future at risk.” Source: News Medical, November 24, 2022. Link. Responsible and … [Read more...]
Outbreaks are inevitable, but pandemics are optional (video)
Experts suggest a new era of zoonoses and elevated risks demands new thinking and approaches, shares Krissa Welshans referencing “Zoonotic Diseases in Animal Agriculture and Beyond: A One Health Perspective,” a new paper from the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. It focuses on zoonotic diseases and the importance of One Health. Source: FEEDSTUFFS, November 23, … [Read more...]
Distributors can help customers mitigate inflation, shortages
Distributors and their customers are navigating a difficult and unexpected world. Conditions are unpredictable, but distributors can become more proactive as procurement leaders. Using Michael Wilson’s assertions, animal health distributors can help customers in these primary areas: End quarterly briefings: Move to monthly, bi-monthly reviews and include supply chain … [Read more...]
AVMA Humane Slaughter Guidelines now available for comment
Dr. Robert Meyer says expanded guidelines have been made more user-friendly via organization by species, rather than by techniques. More species are also cited. This includes the slaughter of animals not primarily designated for the food chain, such as animals raised for fur. Every stage of the slaughter process is addressed, from an animal’s arrival at a facility, when … [Read more...]
Thousands of pet cats may have been infected with SARS-CoV-2
Swabs taken from a broad sample of 2,309 cats in the United Kingdom between April 2020 and February 2022 were analyzed by virologists and veterinarians from the University of Glasgow. The researchers found 3.2 percent of all the samples were positive for Covid antibodies, with the highest levels of infection occurring at the end of 2021 and at the start of 2022, with one in 20 … [Read more...]
Old cats: 3 vet visits each year
Tufts Catnip staff reviews updates to the 2021 Feline Senior Care Guidelines including moving cats over 15 years of age to three visits annually. Senior cats 11 through the age of 15 should continue having vet visits twice a year. Source: Tufts Catnip, September 14, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
5 keys to modern radiation protection
Complimentary Commercial Content It’s become easier to establish and maintain safety standards for staff who conduct imaging procedures, writes Deborah Cameron. She identifies five key tools or processes for modern radiation protection. Using them means that safety steps are more likely to be taken on a daily and weekly basis, so practices are alerted to small concerns … [Read more...]
Peace of mind medicine: The importance of telehealth and virtual care in veterinary medicine
Complimentary Content Guest Jessica Trimble, DVM, explains the importance of offering virtual services, and how they can affect both clients and staff in this edition of The Vet Blast Podcast. She discusses benefits and challenges of implementing virtual care and telehealth. Source: The Vet Blast Podcast, DVM 360 , November 17, 2022. Link. (18 … [Read more...]
Not One More Vet – November 2022
NOMV’s latest newsletter shares efforts to support the transformation of mental health wellness in the veterinary profession. Source: NOMV, November 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Most read AHD posts
These posts meet our criteria for high readership. They reflect our readers’ interests, challenges and opportunities. Source: Animal Health Digest. Some most read posts from recent AHD Bulletins include: Confronting your biases (video) <Link> African swine fever . . . catching up <Link> Need to vent? <Link> Veterinarians shouldn’t do it all … [Read more...]
Archives help animal health pros catch up on their reading
There are plenty of demands on animal health pros during fall and holiday periods. It is easy to get behind on reading. The Animal Health Digest archives offer a quick way to scroll through posts. We’ve provided links to the posts for August through November here: Archives for August 2022 <Link> Archives for September 2022 <Link> Archives for October 2022 … [Read more...]
Seek consent, not consensus; accelerate decisions
Researchers share how to make effective decisions across teams of different sizes, experiences, locations and with varying amounts of data. Identifying the type of decision helps calm fears. Clarity on the outcome is foundational to effective decision-making.” Source: Fast Company, November 18, 2022. Link. Majority approval often leads to minority decisions. Achieving … [Read more...]
The power of questions
One of the most effective ways to make others happy is simple and easy: ask questions. Source: AXIOS, November 8, 2022. Link. We don't realize just how powerful questions can be.” INSIGHTS: Be interested instead of trying to be interesting. NOTE: Listening skills are referenced in these AHD archive posts by Patrick T Malone: The hard conversation. Link. Be … [Read more...]