Sponsor Content Each year, veterinary teams treat unfortunate animals that get exposed to toxic household substances and foods. When an accident happens, it’s a reminder to take steps to help pet owners prevent poison exposure. Education, preparation and action are critical to diagnosing and treating the exposed animals quickly. Providing pet owners with emergency phone … [Read more...]
Global Pet Expo underway in Orlando, Florida
Global Pet Expo is considered a premier event for pet products. It features more than 1,100 exhibitors, a showcase of new products and pet business education. The American Pet Products Association and Pet Industry Distributors Association present it. Source: Global Pet Expo. Link. The 20,000 expected attendees will be offered expanded specialty areas, a new keynote series, … [Read more...]
Lessons from ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ can help you break out of the “Nice Guy” trap
Complimentary Commercial Content Reading the book, “No More Mr. Nice Guy” by Dr. Robert Glover, was a huge eye-opener, Alex Mathers writes. He shares that a considerable proportion of men live in quiet desperation and find themselves stuck in behavior patterns that feel noble but lead to frustration, resentment and dissatisfaction. He shares 11 insights he took from Glover’s … [Read more...]
Why Americans are working less
Full-time employees in the U.S. have been working fewer hours per week for the past five years. The average hours worked have dropped progressively since 2019. The decline in hours worked is more pronounced among workers younger than 35 than workers aged 35 and older. Between 2019 and 2024, older employees saw an average reduction of just under one hour per person per week, … [Read more...]
Stretching others
There’s a thin line between motivating employees and creating a toxic situation when leading people to be their best, writes Marcel Schwantes reflecting on the Steve Jobs way. For Jobs, leadership was about setting ambitious standards and helping knowledge workers become their best selves. It wasn’t always a rosy path, but it made people better. Source: Inc., February 20, … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – March 20, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 13, 2024. Link. Most read posts from March 13, 2025 AHD Bulletin – New study shows H5N1 is more widespread in cows than reported to date. Link. Dog owner invents improved way to feed short nosed, senior dogs. Link. Vet donation tournament unites vet hospitals, communities to support pet care. … [Read more...]
Peak migration is here
Every March, more than a million Sandhill Cranes gather along the Platte River Valley to rest and refuel before continuing their journey north to their nesting grounds. Rowe Sanctuary in Nebraska’s Platte River Valley is home to one of the most spectacular migration events. Witness the Sandhill Crane migration live through explore.org’s nature cameras. Source: National … [Read more...]
Why are cats such a medical black box?
Commenting on this article, Kristin Wuhrman, feline thought leader, said, “We need to shift the narrative around feline medicine and advance our understanding of a species that has long been underserved. Treating cats as their own species requires a deeper commitment to research, innovation, and a better grasp of how cat owners think, engage, and make healthcare decisions … [Read more...]
3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation
Negotiation is a reality for most in their work and personal lives. Lydia Fenet shares phrases that show a lack of experience or maturity during negotiations that will likely kill any potential to achieve a winning result. Source: Fast Company, March 5, 2025. Link. A negotiation is not done until the contract is signed—so make sure to take the initiative to follow up … [Read more...]
Ego management
One must never lose sight of the fact that you’re just a tiny speck in an infinite universe, like every other human being who ever lived and died. Source: Giant Leap Consulting, February 2025. Link. Hubris appears when you let your leadership power go to your head and you become enamored with your own specialness.” INSIGHT: Real leadership requires you to be in service to … [Read more...]
Gaming expert shares simple exercises to keep you active during long periods at your desk
This article fits most animal health pros as our dependency on computers and smartphones grows daily. Sedentary behavior can lead to stiffness, poor circulation and decreased energy levels over time. Making a habit of frequent, minor exercises can enhance posture, mental clarity and long-term health. Neal Taparia shares five simple, yet effective exercises you can do without … [Read more...]
Beyond plant milk: Real dairy proteins without the cow
Lab-grown milk is no longer science fiction. The launch of Brown Foods’ UnReal Milk signals a new competitor for cow-derived milk. MIT-validated and launching by 2026, Brown Foods’ “UnReal Milk” contains all eight key dairy proteins while using 82 percent less carbon, 90 percent less water, and 95 percent less land. Scaling from the proof of concept lab to be commercially and … [Read more...]
New study shows H5N1 is more widespread in cows than reported to date
Researchers and scientists are ringing alarms after identifying a genetic mutation in four dairy cow herds. The change is one researchers dread because it is associated with increased mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity. It’s the mutation that was found in the first human case and is extremely pathogenic in ferrets. Finding the same mutation in cows is … [Read more...]
8 tips to extend post-conference experiences
The guidance from Wendy S. Myers, CVJ, in this article is spot on. However, the devil is in the details as it takes discipline and planning to effectively capture and carry conference learnings back to home practices and businesses. Source: Veterinary Practice News, March 5, 2025. Link. Go home with more than a conference bag . . . you should be motivated, wiser, and have … [Read more...]
Facts and feelings
At its core, influencing is about understanding human behavior. What makes people trust, decide or act? Source: LinkedIn Pulse, February 25, 2025. Link. While we like to believe we make factual decisions, the reality is that feelings dominate.” INSIGHT: Acknowledge feelings first, then address the facts. … [Read more...]
Employer-provided FSA grace period ends Saturday
A majority of people enrolled in Flexible Spending Accounts had a deadline of December 31, 2024, BUT over a third of enrollees get an employer-provided grace period. They have until THIS SATURDAY, March 15, to spend what's left in their accounts. Remind them of the deadline and reinforce the breadth of expenses FSA dollars cover. Source: ebn, March 11, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Viticus Group expansion in Nashville to add new conference, facility
Viticus Group’s expansion to Nashville adds WVC Nashville, a new national veterinary continuing education conference and a state-of-the-art, hands-on education center. WVC Nashville is scheduled for August 16th to 18th, 2026 at Music City Center. The new training facility is targeted to be fully operational in the summer of 2026. Source: Viticus Group, March 2, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Save a swamp. Sauté a nutria.
In an effort to curb growing populations of invasive species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers a practical solution: Eat them. Nutria a large semiaquatic rodent whose population is increasing and disrupting marshland ecosystems, is the preferred menu item. Weighing 15 to 20 pounds each, they live along the Gulf Coast, in the Pacific Northwest and the Southeastern … [Read more...]
A cat is a cat, BUT, lifestyles, environments and their natures are a conundrum
Commentary Mara Watts’s article3 advocating for seasonal, proactive care and support for farmyard cats initiated thoughts and an investigation of the various categories of cats1 based on their lifestyles. Recent posts from animal health pros sought to identify and reduce barriers to the medicalization of cats, increase wellness efforts and improve veterinary care of pet cats … [Read more...]
Career stagnation
Clinging to job security at the expense of growth and new opportunities can lead to stagnation and limit your potential, writes Riya Tandon. She shares five signs to watch out for if your career feels too comfortable. Source: The Economic Times, February 28, 2025. Link. If you no longer feel passionate about your work and a lingering sense of unfulfillment has set in, it … [Read more...]
Everyone at the practice is included in your sales team
Every person in a veterinary practice should be part of the sales team. These 10 tips will help them and you improve the overall practice performance. Source: Veterinary Advantage, February 2025. Link. Make it clear, concise, and – dare I say it – compelling.” - Brian Sullivan, CSP INSIGHTS: Planning and preparation helps the animal, client and practice succeed. … [Read more...]
NAVC offers microbiome certification
NAVC’s timely Veterinary Microbiome Certification course offers the skills to implement microbiome science in your daily practice, improve patient care and address pet owner questions about microbial options. The new course comprehensively analyzes the microbes in the various systems of cats and dogs, focusing on their contributions to digestion, immune function and overall … [Read more...]
VetPartners launches Veterinary Team Utilization Guide
A VetPartners task force created a new, comprehensive and free digital resource to support practice owners and managers to help drive positive change in the profession. Source: VetPartners, March 5, 2025. Link. We hope this guide becomes a standard reference for veterinary professionals . . . a living, breathing resource that is updated regularly as additional information … [Read more...]
U.S. releases first national One Health framework
The National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases and Advance Public Health Preparedness in the United States represents a coordinated strategy by the federal government to confront diseases that spread between humans and animals and other One Health threats.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Department of … [Read more...]
NEW, universal gateway to veterinary conferences, industry experts
The first of its kind, Connext.vet is redefining how professionals engage with industry events by eliminates the hassle of juggling multiple association websites and endless internet searches. With its powerful, intuitive interface, users can effortlessly navigate veterinary conferences across species, locations and more—all in one place. Source: Connextvet, February 26, … [Read more...]
Who’s afraid of the dreaded cough?!
Commercially supported by Merck Animal Health Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ACVPM, provides an insightful and educational look at canine infectious respiratory disease complex, its primary causes, the changes in dog influenza and why knowing how dogs are vaccinated is important to individual dogs and for those dogs around them. Source: Dr Jen the Vet, YouTube, … [Read more...]
Pay yourself first
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...]
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...]
How multitasking drains your brain
Whether applied to machines or human brains, “multitasking” is a misnomer, writes Richard E. Cytowic, MD, MFA. He debunks the myth that we only use 10 percent of our brain stating, “We do use 100 percent of our brain, just not all of it at the same instant.” He explains the energy requirements of today’s rich social environments, saying that keeping ourselves alert and … [Read more...]