The manufacturers’ reps who call on you are using AI to better serve your hospital. Why aren’t you using it to better serve your customers? Brian Sullivan’s suggestion could also apply to pet service businesses or retailers. Source: Veterinary Advantage, June 2025. Link. AI can help you send a message that earns a response. Think of it as your ghostwriter – minus the … [Read more...]
Emotionally intelligent leaders consistently exhibit 6 habits that help them become exceptional
The workplace has changed. Success is no longer determined solely by what you know. It’s increasingly determined by how well you work with people, writes Marcel Schwantes. He shares six practices that consistently set emotionally intelligent employees and leaders apart. They pause before reacting They display authenticity They think before they speak They handle … [Read more...]
America’s future depends on the health of its animals
Animal health pros can use the positive messages from Holger Lehmann’s article. Each of us contributes to an infrastructure that sustains people, environments and the animals that support us. Take a minute from fighting the daily fires to appreciate all we do to provide the various segments of society. Lehmann writes, “When our agricultural and veterinary systems work as … [Read more...]
Raccoons bring more than bite risks
We’re sharing this article after seeing several social media posts of people feeding raccoons. Single sow raccoons that ate cat food and birdseed on porches are now bringing their litters and teaching them their opportunistic “trash panda” ways. Beyond the obvious bite risks, most people don’t realize that you do not need to touch a raccoon to be exposed to harmful diseases. … [Read more...]
Understanding livestock guardian dogs
Modern homesteads and small farms with livestock face mounting pressure from predators, including coyotes, feral dogs, bobcats, mountain lions and bears, as well as aerial threats. Livestock guardian dogs can serve as full-time protectors and reduce livestock losses and support nonlethal predator management. Unlike traditional pet dogs bred primarily for companionship, LGDs … [Read more...]
Brain games dogs (and DVMs) love
Physical exercise is important for canine health, but it only addresses part of what dogs need. Mental stimulation is just as important for behavioral health. Dan Seymour shares low-cost ways dog owners can mentally engage their dogs. Structured tug-o-war, hide ‘n seek and name that toy are examples dog owners can implement easily. Consider sharing this article in social … [Read more...]
Dogs know when we’re happy or sad, new study shows
Researchers have discovered canine brains may understand human emotions more than previously thought. With awake and unrestrained dogs in an MRI scanner, researchers showed the dogs pictures of human facial expressions. Scans showed the dogs made distinctions between fear and anger, and fear and sadness. This indicates dogs can tell the difference between nuanced emotions. … [Read more...]
How much hay will a horse eat in 1 year?
An equine nutritionist shares how to calculate a horse’s annual hay intake and how to reduce hay waste to help stretch the costs through the year. Consider this article and topic for horse enthusiast groups and youth presentations or workshops. Source: The Horse, August 9, 2026. Link. When calculating how much hay to purchase, consider hay wastage during storage and feeding. … [Read more...]
CLiK™ Extra (dicyclanil topical suspension) Wound Spray receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced it has received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for CLiK Extra (dicyclanil topical suspension) wound spray for application on or around wounds to prevent infestations of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae (myiasis) in sheep, cattle, goats, swine and camelids, as well as captive … [Read more...]
6 pet owner personas help segment dog and cat food, treat marketing
Understanding why pet owners choose one product over another may be as important as developing the product itself, writes Tim Wall, summarizing information presented by Anderson Conejo at the July Petfood Forum in Mexico. Conejo presented six distinct consumer personas with different motivations, shopping habits and decision-making processes derived from the proprietary Loop … [Read more...]
Table Talk: A candid conversation about accreditation
Accreditation is one of the most important and likely misunderstood topics facing veterinary medicine today. In this edition of Table Talk, Catherine Haskins welcomes Dr. Jim Lloyd and Mark Cushing for an honest, thoughtful discussion about what accreditation is, why it's receiving so much attention and what it could mean for the future of veterinary education and … [Read more...]
It’s the journey, not the destination
The brain is wired to propel pursuit, not to celebrate arrival. It is a navigation system, not a destination. What René Rodriguez questions here is the premise underneath the ambition, the belief that the point of all this striving is to eventually feel good enough, long enough, to call it a life well-lived. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, June 30, 2026. Link. The goal of a life . … [Read more...]
Pressure test your priorities with 3 questions
The old decision-making frameworks assumed urgency was a leadership failure. It was not, writes Karen Walker. It is the condition today. Research shows that the quality of decisions degrades sharply under high-volume, high-pressure conditions. The question is whether you will prioritize consciously or reactively. Walker says to run priorities through three tests to make … [Read more...]
Summer pinkeye: A frustrating foe on pasture
Matt Hill, DVM, PhD, is quoted in this article saying, “Pinkeye IS a multifactorial disease; it’s not a simple case of ‘this pathogen equals this disease.’ Hill and Laura Meier, DVM, agree that fly load and subsequent corneal damage are major factors that precede Moraxella sp. infections. Hill believes pinkeye tends to follow a cyclical pattern, with severe outbreaks often … [Read more...]
Optimize, don’t maximize: rethinking cow longevity
Cow longevity has become intertwined with conversations around sustainability, profitability and animal welfare. Since every cow will eventually leave the herd, the real question is whether she has reached the point where replacement makes biological and economic sense. The article will support herd improvement discussions with producers. Working to reduce transition … [Read more...]
Q&A: When antibiotics are indicated for equine dental concerns
Amelia Sidwell, DrMedVet, was lead author of a recent review <Link> on the topic of using antibiotics for equine dental concerns, including best practices, things to avoid and more. In an interview with Modern Equine Vet, Sidwell answered questions beginning with the specific clinical or diagnostic red flags veterinarians should use to call a horse “high-risk,” rather … [Read more...]
Finding the $1,300 herdsire gap in the alphabet soup
Geneticist Murray Hunt, MS, has shaped many of the production measurements in dairy production. In this article, he shares how using subindexes can explain how a bull can be well below average on the traits that empty stalls and still ride his components to a 96th-percentile lifetime profit index. That’s the whole blind spot in one line since health and welfare carry just eight … [Read more...]
5 hard realities of managing the Asian longhorned tick
Complimentary The Asian longhorned tick is an emerging threat to cattle producers across the U.S., capable of spreading quickly and impacting herd health. In this Farm Journal TV exclusive, you'll learn what every producer should know about identifying the risk, recognizing early warning signs and implementing practical strategies to help protect your operation. Source: … [Read more...]
College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University welcomes first class
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University is preparing to open its doors and welcome the first class of students for orientation starting Thursday, August 6th, with classes beginning Wednesday, August 12th. Source: NEA Report, July 28, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
Purdue Veterinary Medicine launches pet care app for Apple platforms
The new Purdue Vet Med Pro Tips app offers tutorials for care tasks like trimming nails, cleaning ears, bandaging wounds and administering medications. The app, created by Purdue veterinary professionals and designed for pet owners, is available for Apple Vision Pro, iPad and iPhone and offers step-by-step tutorials for providing at-home care to cats, dogs, horses and … [Read more...]
U.S. states grapple with workplace noncompetes
States continue a years-long trend in legislating workplace noncompetition agreements, for the most part placing limits on their use — some sweeping, some modest. Yet, a small but growing number adopt limits that apply to veterinarians. * Laws adopted this year in Washington and Utah free veterinarians from the employer restrictions, which prevent employees who leave their … [Read more...]
Debunking the myths of distributive veterinary education
Distributive clinical education is no longer an experimental approach but a well-established model that prepares graduates for contemporary veterinary practice, writes Stacy Anderson DVM, Ph.D., DACVS-LA. Addressing some of the misconceptions that persist, she says the available evidence and graduates’ success demonstrate that high-quality clinical education can occur outside … [Read more...]
Small moments leadership
When your words say one thing, but your actions say another thing, your people will always choose what you do over what you say to do. As Bill Treasurer points out, your people are always paying attention. Source: LinkedIn, June 30, 2026. Link. …we're constantly teaching others what leadership looks like, whether we intend to or not.” INSIGHT: Small moment leadership has … [Read more...]
How to read and interpret veterinary medical research studies
Reading scientific or scholarly research articles can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing. Julie Ann Nettifee RVT, MS, VTS, shares the basic anatomy of these publications and tips to consider when reading research studies. Source: Today’s Veterinary Nurse, Summer 2025. Link. Skim the content, digest the visuals and befriend the abstract.” Image: Link. … [Read more...]
Farrier shares simple stretches to relieve, prevent back pain
The basic nature of farrier work requires their bodies to work under loads in strange, sometimes contorted positions. For veterinarians and groomers working on hard concrete floors and the ups and downs of meeting pets face to face take a toll on bodies. Drew Morales’ says to warm up first before working with animals. He shares 10 simple stretches with photos, suggesting … [Read more...]
New World screwworm field guide now available
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service released a field guide for beef cattle producers to help guide operators through the detection, reporting, collection, submission, treatment and prevention processes. It is available online at AgriLife Extension’s New World screwworm resource hub at https://tx.ag/screwworm (4th bullet on the left). Fact sheets and the latest news about … [Read more...]
The power of questions
There is so much focus on the probing process, we are missing the opportunity for enormously powerful follow-up questions that demonstrate our genuine concern for our customers. Source: Veterinary Advantage, December 2022. Link. Leaders are naturally inquisitive, and your customers will appreciate your genuine interest in helping them solve a problem or capture an … [Read more...]
Nurses consistently ranked as America’s most trusted profession
Commentary Clarifying why nurses are trusted more than doctors, Angela Haupt’s article provides veterinarians and practice managers important realities to consider when empowering veterinary nurses and technicians. Consider her statements when entrusting veterinary practice teams with increased responsibility for owner engagement and patient care. Doctors and nurses do … [Read more...]
2026 Veterinary Inventory Manager Wage and Compensation Survey results
As budgeting takes shape for 2027, this report may be helpful. It benchmarks the wages and compensation of veterinary professionals who manage inventory. The data is broken down by region, number of locations managed, practice type, job title, experience and how compensation is provided. The median hourly wage for veterinary inventory managers has grown from $18.00 in 2020 to … [Read more...]
Agreement is about consensus. Alignment is about direction.
Good read Agreement is one of the most expensive things you can chase as a leader, writes Doug Thorpe. In this article, he differentiates agreement and alignment, noting how mixing them up costs teams momentum and organizations opportunities. The cost of chasing agreement instead of building alignment isn’t just internal friction. It’s market opportunity. Real alignment … [Read more...]