Go early on Wednesdays, pay with cash, use loyalty programs and don’t top-off the tank.” - Nicole Lapin Source: The Money Minute, June 8, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Resignation: the next phase
First it was the Great Employee Resignation brought on by poor management and a tight labor market. Many organizations successfully made changes to improve their employee retention. Some did not and are now facing the possibility of the Great Customer Resignation. Source: Gallup, May 20, 2022. Link. To avoid the Great Customer Resignation, leaders need to take three … [Read more...]
Pride Month celebrates awareness, diversity, inclusion
June is Pride Month, which celebrates LGBTQ culture and achievements and honors the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a key event in LGBTQ history that laid the foundation for Pride. The global LGBTQ community and its allies incorporate festivals, parades, concerts and other events to increase awareness of inequality issues and commemorate lives lost to hate crimes and … [Read more...]
Juneteenth celebrates freedom this Sunday and all month
Juneteenth, the date marking the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and now an official holiday, is this Sunday. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1965, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and read a federal order abolishing slavery in the state. Though the Civil War ended April 9 of that year, it took Union forces until June to reach Texas with … [Read more...]
IRS increases mileage rate for remainder of 2022
For the final six months of 2022, the standard mileage rate for business travel will be 62.5 cents per mile, up 4 cents from the rate effective January 1. The new rate becomes effective July 1, 2022. Source: IRS, June 9, 2022. Link. The IRS is adjusting the standard mileage rates to better reflect the recent increase in fuel prices." - Chuck Rettig, IRS Commissioner … [Read more...]
Baxter Black, DVM, and cowboy poet has died
Baxter Black, DVM, the internationally popular cowboy poet, storyteller and philosopher of rural life in America, died Friday, June 10, at the age of 77. In January, his wife noted he was suffering from blood leukemia and a form of dementia. Black is survived by his wife, Cindy Lou Logsdon Black, who he met at an annual convention of the Arizona Cattle Growers’ … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 6, 2022
Trained dogs detect Covid as accurately as lab-based PCR tests, Top Tier K9 releases Virtual Reality Dog Training Program, Mars Petcare launches pet biobank to drive breakthroughs in disease diagnosis & prevention, cyber security, video marketing guide for beginners and more. . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, June 6, 2022. Link. Most of the 2022 Flow Business Conference … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – June 9, 2022
Last week’s most read posts 8 rules for working with your relatives. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, June 2, 2022. Link. =================================== Credit score 101: How is it calculated? Source: Daily Finance, June 3, 2022. Link. There are five categories of credit score: payment history, amounts owed, … [Read more...]
Forage concerns and management in drought areas
A few of the recent storm systems have eased drought concerns in some areas. Still, without sustained moisture over the next three months, keeping livestock fed without depleting grazing forage will remain a hot topic for coffee shops, veterinary visits, machine sheds, bankers and regional extension specialists. Hay and Forage Grower Magazine stays abreast of grass and … [Read more...]
10 things veterinarians want horse owners to know about Banamine® (flunixin meglumine)
This is handy information about using flunixin meglumine, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug available in injectable liquid and oral paste formulations. Banamine® (flunixin meglumine) made by Merck Animal Health is the pioneer brand. Source: Daniels and Daniels Equine Services, Inc. as seen on The Horseaholic. Link. … [Read more...]
Ramey: Being an equine vet is wonderful and terrible
David Ramey is a Los Angeles area veterinarian specializing in the care and treatment of performance and pleasure horses. He is an author and frequent equine content contributor. His perspectives are dependably down to earth, pragmatic and often surprisingly honest. His article shared here exposes the trials and tribulations that accompany the joy of being a horse doctor, … [Read more...]
The quality of life question ALL DVMs should be asking
Certified in hospice and palliative care, Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV, faced agonizing thoughts and questions when her own dog’s quality of life reached a decision point. Her wrestling, rationales and emotions are expressed in her blog post. The decision point came in the form of a question Buisson now uses with clients when facing end of life decisions. What will he be … [Read more...]
4 ways to have cost conversations with clients
Sponsored Content Compiled from more than 1,200 veterinary professionals, results from the 2021 AAHA Financial Care Study* shine a spotlight on opportunities for practices to improve the way they discuss costs with animal owners. The four key takeaways and the associated statements shared in this article are worth reviewing with the entire veterinary team. These statements … [Read more...]
AAHA Connexity. Early bird pricing ends tomorrow.
Complimentary Reminder Connexity is for everyone in the veterinary industry. From veterinarians to vet techs, practice managers to medical directors, find your colleagues at Connexity. Recharge your energy. Rekindle your passion. Reconnect with friends and colleagues. September 14-17, 2022. Nashville, TN. Source: AAHA NEWStat, June 7, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
PetSmart launches new veterinary service practice
Deploying an independent business ownership model, PetSmart Veterinary Services is positioned to provide a complete solution for veterinarians to open their own franchised practice. The more convenient vet hospital locations will connect pet owners with local, trusted veterinarians. To ensure the highest standard of care, every PVS hospital will be required to maintain … [Read more...]
Futile veterinary care is widespread, study finds
We’re confident some of you have seen the results of the new Cornell-led study that documents the prevalence of futile care. If not, the article from Cornell is a good place to gain some knowledge. Futile care is defined as continuing treatment when relevant goals can no longer be reached. The veterinarians’ sense of obligation to pet owners was reflected in the data, with 60 … [Read more...]
5 ways to stop overthinking and make faster decisions at work
Deliberation is an essential quality, especially when we have so many options. Yet, decision making can get stalled with overthinking. Melody Wilding shares five strategies to break the cycle of overthinking and make confident decisions in less time. Wilding focuses her strategies on a profile type she calls a sensitive striver. These are high-achieving persons who process … [Read more...]
VetX International seeking input for 2022 VEER Study
VetX International recently launched a survey for veterinarians, nurses and students to assess the key drivers of career happiness, stress and mental wellbeing. More survey entries will enable deeper insight into the current landscape of veterinary medicine. Take 10 minutes to share your perspectives. Survey Link. Source: Brendan Howard, LinkedIn. June 1, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – June 2, 2022
Last week’s most read posts Why is it so hard to shut up? Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Link. =================================== The best (legal) site for free e-books, music, and movies Source: Fast Company, May 15, 2022. Link. Hoopla acts like a library, meaning that you’re “borrowing” content for a … [Read more...]
2022 World Pork Expo live June 8-10, 2022
Since 1988, the National Pork Producers Council has presented World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. There’s something for everyone including an expansive trade show, educational seminars, industry updates and networking. PLUS, there is tasty pork being cooked every which way. Source: World Pork Expo. Link. … [Read more...]
No rain? No problem for mosquitoes.
The thing about mosquitoes is they’re very diverse in the habitat they can modify to, and it’s their adaptive behaviors that allow them to be successful.” - Justin Talley, PhD Source: Drovers, May 26, 2022. Link. 3 of 5 core equine diseases are spread by mosquitoes. EEE, WEE and VEE are spread to horses by mosquitoes, which feed on infected birds and rodents that serve as the … [Read more...]
Plants that keep mosquitoes away
Plants that keep away mosquitoes and provide food, for both wildlife and humans, are ideal for home environments. In addition to tasting great and reducing the mosquito population, they provide us with the options to offset the use of some chemicals. Among the plants listed are lavender, basil, thyme and rosemary. Source: Countryside, May 16, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
How to negotiate your salary for any job
According to Jacqueline Twillie, the whole salary negotiation process is a conversation, not a battle. The author discusses ways to negotiate the next time you’re interviewing for a new job or angling for a raise. Figure out what you need to be successful–and ask for it.” Source: Fast Company, May 20, 2022. Link. Lifestyle has no place in a salary negotiation. If you bring … [Read more...]
Would your life improve if you just accepted it?
We received positive comments about including content from John P. Weiss in a recent AHD Bulletin. In his Saturday letter, Weiss shares his perspectives on the power of acceptance. He challenges us to avoid resignation and embrace acceptance. Imagine how your life could change if you embraced acceptance, let go of what’s not working, and started focusing on the areas where … [Read more...]
Negativity dominates daily thoughts. Why and what to do about it.
It turns out we humans might be built for negativity, making us our own worst enemy, writes Merilee A. Kern. She shares the perspectives of several professionals. Thoughts are powerful things, and both the positive and negative lead to our moods, our physiological symptoms and our behaviors. . . “ - Monica Vermani, B.Sc., M.A., Psy.D. Source: Fast Company, May 21, 2022. … [Read more...]
Did you smile or laugh a lot yesterday?
Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas are on a mission to bring humor back into our lives. They say humor is a teachable skill and one of the most appreciated assets at work. . . . as far as our brains are concerned, laughing is like exercising, meditating and having sex . . . at the same time, but logistically easier.” Source: TEDMonterey, July 20, 2021. Link. (9 minutes) Our … [Read more...]
8 rules for working with your relatives
Family members may be ripe for hiring this summer. Rhonda Abrams recommends definitive and proactive rules when hiring family members. These rules also apply should you hire close friends or even third cousins once removed. When bringing family members into the business, discuss touchy issues like salary, schedule flexibility and reviews upfront. Then put it all in … [Read more...]
Malone’s 2022 most-read posts to date
While Patrick T. Malone took a short break, we looked back on his posts for this year. We’re sharing six posts that were read and noticed in the top 40 percent of all AHD posts since 2022 began. Source: Animal Health Digest. Stopping the Great Resignation. Link. Emotions – make them work for you. Link. Pandemic lessons for all. Link. Ghosting. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 26, 2022
Last week’s most read posts 5 employer strategies to help with rising inflation. Link. KC Animal Health Corridor announces dates, speakers for 2022 Animal Health Summit. Link. Engaging veterinary technicians improves practice success. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, May 19, 2022. Link. One year ago: most read posts … [Read more...]
Sexed semen becoming popular in beef
Using sexed semen, beef producers can selectively breed cows to a desired bull and choose the sex of the offspring. This is beneficial if they want replacement heifers from their best cows, or bull calves from certain pairings. Source: Western Farmer-Stockman, May 12, 2022. Link. To know if use of sexed semen would be of economic value in a beef operation, each producer … [Read more...]