October is National Pork Month, “Porktober”, marking the time of year when hogs were traditionally marketed, writes Cheryl Day introducing a slide show, Great facts about pork. To celebrate National Pork Month, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is inviting pork producers, processors and anyone interested in the U.S. pork supply chain to participate in a series of free … [Read more...]
Help for an anxious horse
A perpetually anxious horse can be helped with some simple management changes. The author offers tips for helping a horse relax including: More frequent exercise Examine the horse’s environment Provide more turnout Source: EQUUS, September 24, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
The 24 behaviors of the ridden horse in pain: Changing how lameness is seen (video)
A documentary from Sue Dyson, Vet MB PhD, challenges the way to look at bad behaviors in horses and promotes the notion that lameness doesn’t start at the head bob. The film follows Dyson and Jim Myers, DVM, as they examine and diagnose a show jumper mare Galina, who not obviously lame, seemed increasingly unhappy under saddle. The film educates horse lovers on how to spot the … [Read more...]
Pet surrenders climb as pandemic conditions ease
Predictions that dogs and cats adopted during the pandemic would be returned to shelters in great numbers once the pandemic ended have not proven true. Other types of pets are not having the same luck. Advocates for smaller animals are seeing the beginning of a tide of reptiles, birds, rodents and fish being given up. Source: The New York Times, October 1, 2022. Link. Small … [Read more...]
Cushing, The Bridge Club to discuss the latest on veterinary telehealth
Complimentary Content Catch up on the discussion of VCPRs, access to care and staffing shortages, plus get the latest about veterinary telehealth from Mark Cushing, JD. Source: The Bridge Club, October 3, 2022. Link. Be a part of the discussion on Zoom, October 12th, 7:00 p.m. Central time. Free registration required. Register here <Link> … [Read more...]
Industry’s commitment to CE increases value of animal care
Commentary The animal health industry is generous with support resources. Thank you! I’ve lost count of the continuing education credit opportunities offered in the veterinary market. My last look showed 25 new programs were offered in September. This doesn’t include innumerable podcasts and YouTube videos being promoted, nor does it account for myriad free CE programs … [Read more...]
Quality of life exams
“Quality of life exams should be approached as an open, objective conversation,” says Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ACVPM. “Client owners need to be prepared to answer questions and not anticipate being judged. . . there is no right or wrong outcome, no good or bad news . . . there’s just what comes out of the conversation.” When a pet owner finds themselves being … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – October 3, 2022
Pandemic-era pet ownership boom continues, why the next 10 years of e-commerce will smash the last 10, securing small business grants, securing and optimizing small business technology, quiet quitting, small business loan options and more . . . Congratulations to the IBPSA Pet Care Business Excellence Award winners. Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, October 3, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Make fire prevention a priority during National Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week is October 9 – 15. This Farm Progress article is a timely reminder about fire risks and fire safety from an on-farm perspective. There are plenty of in-town risks, as well. Be sure to remove debris from air ducts and around HVAC units and keep outdoor break areas clutter-free. Fire extinguishers should be checked annually. The most important … [Read more...]
Risk, revolution and preventive medicine
Preventive veterinary medicine may not be the newest clinical approach, it has surely stood the test of time better than any other, writes Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ACVPM. She shares the progression of veterinary medicine and the integration of preventive measures which are expanding in the current context. Chatfield urges veterinarians to consider, “putting … [Read more...]
The big picture
Specialists are valuable but, in the future, it is likely they will be led by a generalist who can see around the corners and connect the dots. Source: CNBC, June 15, 2020. Link. Breadth of perspective and the ability to connect the proverbial dots is likely to be as important as depth of expertise and the ability to generate dots.” - Vikram Mansharamani, PhD INSIGHT: In … [Read more...]
HR leaders need talent intelligence to prepare for the future
If companies ignore opportunities to retrain employees for new roles, they risk losing them to competitors. Plus, it’s easier to upskill an existing employee than hire a new one. HR needs to create a company that allows people to transform themselves without waiting for them to tell you what they want to do,” Josh Bersin said. Source: Human Resource Executive, September 28, … [Read more...]
Pandemic? Likely too early to say it is over.
Covid-19 has caused more than one million deaths in the U.S. and 6.5 million deaths worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, some want to say the pandemic is over. IDSE editorial advisory board members shared their opinions on the pandemic’s status with Marie Rosenthal, MS. “I don’t know what to call the current period, but it’s not the … [Read more...]
Simmons: Animals are the solution to the world’s problems (video)
Speaking at the 2022 Ag Outlook Forum, Elanco’s Jeffrey Simmons shared his vision for a better future by 2030, environmentally, economically and nutritionally. He believes more sustainable livestock production should be considered as a contributor to solutions, not as a problem. Animals are the connecting link between the three major global issues; the health crisis, food … [Read more...]
U.S. pet insurance market poised to more than double by 2028
The United States Pet Insurance Market is flourishing at a significant growth rate mainly due to the increasing veterinary medical costs, growing consumer awareness, and the widespread use of expensive medical procedures and medications in the country.” – BlueWeave Consulting report Source: Yahoo! finance, September 16, 2022. Link. The U.S. pet insurance market is forecast to … [Read more...]
Cash is best to help Hurricane Ian victims
We’ve all seen photos and video of the damage last week’s Hurricane Ian brought to the Southeast. If you want to help pets, pet owners, vets, livestock and livestock owners, the best thing you can offer is cash. The Weather Channel offers links to key aid organizations. Source: The Weather Channel, September 29, 2022. Link. A financial donation can be spent on what is needed … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – October 6, 2022
Last week’s most read posts - The meaning behind different dog sounds. Link. Last AHD Bulletin - Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, September 29, 2022. Link. Can veterinary social workers help alleviate workplace stress? Source: Paulick Report, September 30, 2022. Link. Veterinary social work offers compassion, empathy, understanding, validation, … [Read more...]
Please stop flushing live goldfish down the toilet
Here’s an example where consumer education is needed. Goldfish finding their way into bodies of freshwater, accidentally or on purpose, is no new phenomenon. These fish are not native to North America but come from eastern Asia and have no natural predators here to curb their growth. Goldfish and lots of other things should never be flushed into the sewer systems. Source: … [Read more...]
Managing fall calving cows is different than spring calving cows, especially during drought
Managing nutrition for fall-calving cows is different than spring-calving herds throughout the production cycle. Fall forages regrow less hardily than spring forages, especially in drought and post-drought conditions. The author shares pros and cons of fall calving and tips for fall calving in drought-stricken areas. Source: Drovers, September 20, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Merck Animal Health awards bovine vet scholarship
Complimentary Commercial Content Merck Animal Health awarded $90,000 in scholarships to 18 bovine veterinary students. The students received their American Association of Bovine Practitioners Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award and a $5,000 scholarship during the 2022 AABP Annual Conference that took place in Long Beach, California, September 22 through … [Read more...]
A new model and terminology for understanding feline emotions
New Cat Friendly Guidelines aim to provide a better understanding of feline emotions and how, in the veterinary clinic, interactions with cats and the physical environment can be adapted to achieve a truly cat-friendly experience. The guidelines take a cat-centric approach, respecting their emotions and the resulting behaviors. . . . ‘cat friendly interaction’ replaces ‘cat … [Read more...]
Lepto on the rise
Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), says there is a global jump in the number of dogs diagnosed with leptospirosis, including some hot spots where lepto exposure and infections are likely to occur. Her article offers perspective on One Health concerns, hot spot areas and the ongoing need to embrace client education and use vaccine to prevent infections. . . . … [Read more...]
Vetoquinol announces 5 new Flexadin® products
Vetoquinol USA’s five new Flexadin® products will provide research-proven joint support ingredients to dogs and cats of all ages and life stages. The expanded line of products will be available October 1, 2022. The full line of Flexadin products makes it easy to find a supplement that matches the needs of pets. We now know that glucosamine and chondroitin are ingredients that … [Read more...]
Zoetis announced the U.S. commercial launch of Solensia™ (Frunevetmab injection) as the first and only monoclonal antibody treatment to control osteoarthritis pain in cats approved in the U.S.
Complimentary Commercial Content Zoetis has researched pain progression in cats and now knows that a protein known as Nerve Growth Factor is a key driver of OA pain. By targeting NGF, Solensia controls cats’ OA pain, helping them to regain their quality of life by increasing their mobility and improving their overall comfort. Source: Zoetis, September 26, 2022. Link. To … [Read more...]
More than 100,000 veterinary and pet professionals now Fear Free certified
Congratulations to Marty Becker, DVM, and the Fear Free organization for achieving this significant milestone in training animal health professionals at all levels about providing emotional wellbeing, enrichment and the reduction of fear, anxiety and stress in pets. Source: Cision, September 27, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 26, 2022
Keeping pet influencers in mind, grooming good and bad from dogs’ points of view, business tech, pet brands to watch from SuperZoo 2022, pet food as health food, and more . . . The recent IBPSA FLOW Business Conference benefited over 300 owners and general managers, 40 vendors and offered deliverables from 28 speakers. Hosted by the Chatfields, the conference <Link> … [Read more...]
How to keep your brain sharp; memory starts to decline in your 30s (3 videos)
Forgetting often happens simply because we’re not focusing. Paying attention to something long enough to really observe it is key to memory, but that’s being threatened by all the rush of modern society. You’ve got to make efforts to set up your memory and keep it working. You want to enhance whatever natural abilities you might have.” - Richard Restak MD. Source: TODAY, … [Read more...]
Don’t forget to inhale
Complimentary Commercial Content* Niklas Göke shared an excerpt from his new book, 2-Minute Pep Talks, now the #2 new release for Kindle books in the personal growth category. The excerpt is a transcript from pep talk #14. Living is exhaling. Don’t forget to inhale, writes Göke. . . . if do is all you do, it’ll be impossible to extract happiness from even the most … [Read more...]
The elevator pitch
Earlier this month I shared the importance of opening a conversation effectively <Link>. Once that is accomplished, you have less than a minute to engage your audience and Carmine Gallo has excellent tips to help you to do just that. Source: Harvard Business Review, October 3, 2018. Link. What is your idea? If you can answer in one compelling sentence, you can hook … [Read more...]
A 10-point email audit for strategic planning
Covid-19 and its aftershocks threw a big wrench into marketing operations, but it wasn’t the only factor reshaping the email landscape. Corporate restructuring, the Great Resignation, a new focus on owned data, economic and political upheavals and the continued evolution of marketing technology all have left their marks on many email programs. Here's an email blueprint for the … [Read more...]