Opinion, with Sponsored Content Believe it or not, top bankers say consumer spending is rebounding as we move past pandemic fears. Regardless of the bankers’ positions, veterinary teams and animal health businesses remain historically cautious when dealing with animal owners. Often criticized for prejudging pocketbooks, veterinary teams especially have opportunities every … [Read more...]
Latest well-being study reveals increased distress among veterinary professionals
It is no surprise the pandemic impacted many veterinarians and clinic staff, including veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, practice managers and client service representatives. More than 90 percent of study respondents reported the shortage of qualified veterinary staff has been one of the biggest concerns throughout the pandemic. Sixty eight percent indicated … [Read more...]
Foal Patrol season 5. Watch live foaling cams.
Foal Patrol is a one-of-a-kind collection of live cameras following the daily activities of in-foal mares produced by the National Museum of Racing. Millions of people throughout the world have viewed the popular webcam program since its inaugural season in 2018. Source: EQUUS, January 5, 2022. Link. Season 5 will feature a new education site at www.foalpatrol.com/education to … [Read more...]
2021 year in Review: Animal disease awareness
“Storm clouds on the horizon” might best summarize this overview and it’s not all about bugs or viruses. Covid-19 isn’t the only disease creating problems for the global meat and poultry industry. Major reportable animal diseases made industry news headlines throughout 2021. African swine fever and avian influenza continued to spread, and atypical and classical bovine … [Read more...]
HRB 2021 year in review infographic
Complimentary Commercial Content Harvard Business Review shares some intriguing metrics and factors affecting business and people today and looking forward. Here’s a sample: Over 200 million articles read Almost 17 million total hours on hrb.org 5 million podcast downloads Source: Harvard Business Review, January 18, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Quitter’s Day and finding a theme word that hits you right in the gut
What if resolutions complicate our lives and pressure us more than we realized? Research conducted by Strava using over 800 million user-logged activities in 2019 predicts the day most people are likely to give up on their New Year's Resolution is January 19, now coined as Quitter's Day. The resolution isn't the problem. Most people fail because of the way they try to … [Read more...]
12 tips for rediscovering the telephone’s gifts
Attacking the current habits of text-go-rounds, call screening and circular emails, Ken Goldstein reminds us we’ve fallen into very poor telephone conduct. A phone is hardly a phone anymore, he writes. It’s an email device, a web browser, a camera, a texting platform, and an app launcher. Yet, its initial, if not primary function we still call a telephone. Source: … [Read more...]
Neuroscientist recommends ways to stop a text from ruining your day
Text messages are some of the many interruptions people deal with each day. At some point, everyone has had their day ruined by a text. Amishi Jha shares her perspectives: An unpleasant text can cause anxiety, anger, or upset, leading to stress. To avoid stress preventing you from focusing, you need to accept you can't do anything about it. If you can't, there are … [Read more...]
Don’t reinvent the wheel
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Here are five suggestions from successful executives that may help your business become more successful. Source: Forbes, January 11, 2022. Link. We are very good at saying no to lots of things.” - Daniel Ek, CEO, Spotify INSIGHTS: These five tips are the key to “see around the corner” … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – January 13, 2022
Last week’s most read posts Workplace bullying, a growing concern for HR departments. Link. To hug or not. Tools to solve the conundrum. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, January 6, 2022. Link. =========================== So you cried at work Source: Harvard Business Review, January 4, 2022. Link. To minimize the impact of … [Read more...]
The best chicken names; A to Z
Humans love to name their critters and chickens are no exception. Some of these will help name some ducklings, too. Source: Countryside, January 5, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Fit named 2022 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year
Fit, a Border Collie owned by Florida Farm Bureau members Cindy and Andrew Deak, was named Farm Dog of the Year earlier this week during the group’s annual convention. She’s been with the Deaks since she was a puppy and helps move sheep from pasture to pasture. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation, January 9, 2022. Link. (includes video) “Fit is pretty much my right-hand … [Read more...]
Reminder: February is Pet Dental Month
Opinion National Pet Dental Health Month is celebrated in February to reinforce the importance of pet dental health and as a reminder for pet owners to practice routine oral care on their pets. It is sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Call it dental care or oral care, it is a critical component of healthy pet management at home, in veterinary … [Read more...]
Top 10 BEEF Daily blogs for 2021
BEEF writer Amanda Radke shares her favorite blog posts from 2021. Her assertions on advocacy and food safety are good reads. Source: BEEF, December 29, 2021. Link. … [Read more...]
HBR Editors’ favorite management tips of 2021
Breaking the self-criticism cycle and the art of gracious follow-up are good reminders as 2022 gets going. Source: Harvard Business Review, December 30, 2021. Link. … [Read more...]
The best de-shedding brushes
Pet owners often ask which tool is best to help capture and control shedding hair. Nine de-shedding tools are reviewed in this article. Most pets grow accustomed to frequent brushing. Owners find this to be an excellent time to bond and look over their pets. Source: Puppies and Pooches, August 12, 2021. Link. … [Read more...]
Dr. Pol, Dr. Oakley, Dr. K among Nat Geo shows now on Disney+
Disney is dropping new episodes of many Nat Geo and Disney Channel shows in batches, rather than waiting until an entire season has finished, as it used to. Dozens of episodes of popular Nat Geo veterinary docuseries are now streaming on Disney+. The first 18 seasons of The Incredible Dr Pol are available, along with a number of specials. The first batch of episodes from … [Read more...]
We eat A LOT of candy
We were surprised at the volume of candy individuals eat. It plays a big role in American culture and offered during upcoming convention events. The average American consumes an estimated eight pounds of candy (3.7 kilograms) annually. Children eat even more. On a typical day, one in four persons eat at least some candy. Most candy is basically just a heap of sugar.” - … [Read more...]
Lyme-carrying ticks live longer. What?
Research reported at the annual meeting of the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology reveals black-legged ticks infected with the Lyme disease-causing microbe thrive in subfreezing weather and can be active, even in winter. Laura Ferguson, PhD, and Amal El Nabbout reported their findings from working with ticks over three winters. Infected ticks in fluctuating … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – January 6, 2022
Last week’s most read post Most read Animal Health Digest posts of 2021. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, December 30, 2021. Link. AHD posts one year ago Archives for December 2020, Animal Health Digest. Link. ================================= Steve Dale: Fear Free: Transforming veterinary medicine Source: Steve … [Read more...]
Plan ahead to feed problem newborn calves
Not every calf that drops in the coming months will have what it needs to thrive, according to Jason Smith. He discusses the importance of early preparation and colostrum. The importance and value of colostrum to a newborn calf cannot be overstated. Most calves that don’t receive adequate colostrum in a timely manner will not survive. It’s as simple as that.” – Jason Smith, … [Read more...]
Dos and don’ts of down cow care
Down cow care is frequently scrutinized by various media sources. A down cow is a signal for producers to act immediately and summon help from a trained rescue team. Shaw Perrin, DVM, shared dos and don’ts in a webinar. Key points of down cow care are summarized in the article below, including guidance on euthanasia. Source: Dairy Herd Management, April 5, 2021. … [Read more...]
Shoes and blood circulation in hooves: Is there a connection?
Polish researchers concluded that horseshoes may have a negative impact on blood circulation in the hoof and noted that different types of shoes may result in different median temperature differences of the heel and toe portions of hooves. Source: Paulick Report, December 24, 2021. Link. … [Read more...]
Cat obesity up more than 100 percent in 10 years
Citing Banfield Pet Hospitals’ electronic veterinary health records, Jackie Brown shares some disturbing findings: 114 percent increase in cats diagnosed as overweight in the last 10 years Dog obesity also rose 108 percent in the same period A survey of 1,000 owners of overweight or obese pets discovered: 93 percent said they faced hurdles in maintaining a … [Read more...]
Land area twice the size of the UK needed to feed the world’s pets
With increasing demand for pets comes increasing demand for pet food. In fact, an area twice the size of the UK is used to produce dry cat and dog food each year, according to a recent study published in the journal Global Environmental Change. Researchers analyzed data on primary ingredients in more than 280 types of dry food in the U.S. and Europe, which account for two … [Read more...]
Considerations before switching a pet’s food
Questions about pet food are among the most frequent queries made by pet owners. One size fits all doesn’t work when it comes to pet food, says Anthony Bennie. He shares signs that could signal the need for a food source change and factors that could influence pets’ acceptance of their pet food. Source: Animal Wellness Report, December 2021. Link. While changes in your dog … [Read more...]
New science shows how exercise affects nearly every cell in the body (video)
New Year’s resolutions frequently include exercise and weight loss. While those are good objectives, research now shows exercise is something vital for good overall health, not just our hearts and muscles, but it also positively affects all the other organs, as well. Researchers have found that exercise basically improves health outcomes largely independent of weight loss.” - … [Read more...]
The future of work is a 60-year career
Retirement as we know it didn’t exist in the 19th century, writes Joe Pinsker. The norm then was to work until you could no longer physically do the job. Now with age expectancy increasing to 100 years experts project the 20th century model of forty-year careers will need to be expanded to 60 years. He shares several concepts about how employment strategies will need to change … [Read more...]
To hug or not. Tools to solve the conundrum.
Gift article from The New York Times Convention season is upon us. For many, the challenge of reengagement includes whether to offer a hug, fist bump or just a of wave hello. Emma Goldberg shares how colored wristbands and buttons are being used to help people know each other’s sensitivities. Source: The New York Times, January 4, 2022. Link. Optional PDF. Link. Everyone … [Read more...]
Workplace bullying, a growing concern for HR departments
Workplace bullying can cause employees physical injuries and mental anguish, high absenteeism and turnover, low productivity and morale, and damage to a company’s reputation. Bullying can include verbal abuse, offensive conduct, intimidation or assault. As many as 75% of employees report that they have been a target of or have witnessed bullying at work, which has affected an … [Read more...]