Few people are taught how to ask good questions. Many conversations would go much better if we avoided jumping to conclusions and just took the time to clarify. Question-asking is like any other skill, says author Jeff Wetzler. It takes practice, but the benefits are worth it. Source: Fast Company, May 27, 2024. Link. Quality questions create mutual benefit. You don’t know … [Read more...]
Attitude, value, and talent
The Covid years were difficult for everyone. Yet some practices and their people emerged stronger. Why did some grow while others wilted? Source: Vet Advantage, April 2022. Link. What we perceive as value may not be what our customers value now.” INSIGHTS: Malone shares his belief that when you stop growing, you begin to die. How did you improve yourself today? … [Read more...]
Could dogs and cats be passing superbugs to owners?
New research presented at the recent ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona, Spain, suggests dogs and cats play important roles in the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The focus was on bacteria resistant to third-generation cephalosporins and carbapenems, which are considered the last line of defense when other antibiotics have failed. Understanding and addressing the … [Read more...]
House mice test positive for H5N1 bird flu
Nearly a dozen house mice in Roosevelt County, New Mexico have tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, according to federal officials, adding them to the growing list of mammals being infected with avian influenza. Source: The Telegraph, June 5, 2024. Link. This brings the virus closer to human homes . . . increasing the risk of direct exposure and infection.” - Rick A. Bright, … [Read more...]
18th anniversary veterinary X-ray contest announced by VPN
Veterinary Practice News launches the 2024 'They Ate What?!' X-ray Contest, sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products. A longtime favorite, practices share the strange things pet have eaten, their wild stories and extraordinary X-rays. Source: Veterinary Practice News, May 31, 2024. Link. How to enter: Go to https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/xraycontest Log in or … [Read more...]
Honing your ambivert side
The ambivert is somewhere between an extrovert and an introvert. Suzanne Degges-White, PhD, shares characteristics of the ambivert leader and ways to hone those skills and strengths. Ambiverts bring the best of both worlds to leadership due to their diverse strengths.” Source: Psychology Today, May 14, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 23, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, May 16, 2024. Link. Most read post(s) from the May 16th AHD Bulletin – Cheese by-product turned into plastic. Link. What do your customers value? Link. Biofilms affect animal health. Link. ===================================== Seven simple ways to improve your memory Source: Better Report, … [Read more...]
Kansas Department of Agriculture set to host animal health workshops
With sessions targeted for producers and veterinarians, as well as emergency management and county officials, the Kansas Department of Agriculture workshops will take place across the state. The workshops will focus on: The role of the county in a disease response: how to respond to a livestock truck rollover, disposal of dead animals and sheltering animals in case of … [Read more...]
Miniature poodle wins 2024 best in show at Westminster
Sage, a four-year-old female miniature poodle from Texas and handled by Kaz Hosaka is the first female dog to be named Best in Show since 2020. Hosaka will end his 45 year showing career with Sage’s win. The runner-up Reserve Best in Show went to a German Shepard. Source: Daily Paws, May 14, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
Rural Media Group’s Patrick Gottsch passed away May 18, 2024
Patrick Gottsch, the founder and president of Rural Media Group, passed away May 18, 2024, at the age of 70. He was a champion of rural America, devoting more than half his life to empowering farmers and ranchers, giving them a voice at the table. Rural Media Group, Inc. is the parent company to RFD-TV, The Cowboy Channel, The Cowgirl Channel, and Rural Radio 147. Source: … [Read more...]
Is H5N1 a threat to U.S. swine herds?
Influenza is constantly changing, shared Amy Baker, DVM, PhD, in a recent webinar for swine producers. Influenza from a native waterfowl host has the potential to infect swine. Those same viruses can also interact with humans and poultry. Baker emphasized awareness, precautions and surveillance. Several species, including pigs, birds, wild mammals and humans, have the … [Read more...]
2024 Comedy Pet Photo Awards finalists gallery
Always a favorite of AHD Bulletin readers, the images in this year’s finalist gallery are sure to give you a smile or chuckle. Enjoy! Source: Comedy Pet Photography Awards. Link. … [Read more...]
How anxiety became a catchall for every unpleasant emotion
Nearly a quarter of adults visited a psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist or other mental health professional in 2022, compared to 13 percent who did so in 2024, shares Allie Volpe. No longer stigmatized or discussed in secret, mental health and mental health-adjacent terms have trickled out of the therapy room and into casual conversation. Because anxiety intersects with so … [Read more...]
Price Pritchett shares the importance of cutting down on negative thinking (video)
The author of several books on multiplying personal performance, Price Pritchett, PhD, is an expert on fast-growth strategies and breakthrough performance. He joined Lewis Holmes to discuss the question, “Which do you think is more important . . . positive thinking or negative thinking?” “The studies are unequivocal . . . it’s less negative thinking.” Source: Lewis Holmes … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 16, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, May 9, 2024. Link. Most read post(s) from the May 9th AHD Bulletin – Advances in equine disease detection. Link. Differentiating mastitis from teat sealant residue at freshening. Link. Temple Grandin, PhD, joins Fear Free as director, animal well-being. Link. … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club seeking nominees for Bright Minds award in U.K and Singapore
Announcing the inaugural Bright Minds Singapore award and its second annual Bright Minds U.K. Award The Bridge Club is seeking nominees in three categories: Industry Influencer Practice Game Changer Wellness Champion Source: The Bridge Club, May 15, 2024. Link. Since the inaugural Bright Minds Awards in 2018 more than 16 professionals and organizations have been … [Read more...]
Seats still available for hands-on Veterinary CE at the NAVC Institute
Space is available in Strategic Leadership, Orthopedic Surgery, Ultrasound Intermediate, and Advanced and General Ophthalmology during the May 20-24, 2024 NAVC Institute in Orlando, Florida at The Caribe Royale Resort. Small class sizes allow for immersive, personalized instruction. Source: NAVC. Link. The hands-on training and skills veterinarians and veterinary … [Read more...]
Veterinary medicine and substance use
Not One More Vet’s Dustin Kieschnick, PsyD, shares the experiences and perspectives from counseling veterinary team members on substance use. Substance use in this article encompasses alcohol, cannabis, illicit drugs and the overuse/misuse of over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Source: DVM 360, May 8, 2024. Link. When substance use becomes problematic there are a … [Read more...]
Start treating your words like Lego blocks
Words are like Legos. You can assemble them in a nearly infinite number of ways. Start thinking about words as building blocks of great conversations, writes Art Petty. Every workplace and career problem has a communication issue close to the core. We all have the same building blocks . . . some people are better builders.” Source: ArtPetty, May 1, 2024. Link. Each of us has … [Read more...]
AAHA hosting free mentorship workshop for veterinary professionals
Focusing on mentorship, this FREE workshop is open to all practices, including those not accredited by AAHA. Join industry experts James Desir, DVM, and Alyssa Mages, CVT, for this workshop designed to empower veterinarians, CrVTs, veterinary assistants, CSRs, practice managers and anyone committed to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive culture within their … [Read more...]
FAQs about safety data sheets answered
Includes Commercial Content The lack of safety data sheets remains number 5 on the list of the most commonly cited OSHA violations in the veterinary industry today, writes Sarah McNeal. She answers eight of the most frequently asked questions about keeping safety data sheets up to date and accessible. Source: Patterson Veterinary, April 9, 2024. Link. Patterson developed … [Read more...]
How far should we carry the logic of the animal rights movement?
Kelefa Sanneh covers the development of the animal rights movement, its advocates and its philosophies. This review offers insights about major influencers and the results of their advocacies. It’s not an easy read but well-researched and worth studying by animal health pros. We selected a few statements from the article for your review: Debates about animals tend to be … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 9, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, May 2, 2024. Link. Most read post(s) from the May 2nd AHD Bulletin – Why vet bills are so high. Link. 7 cleaning tips about washing pet toys. Link. AHD’s archives offer a quick way to see posts by month, see what you missed. Archives for April 2024. … [Read more...]
How smartphones fragment our attention span
Tom Johnson’s struggles to understand what had happened to his focus revealed that smartphones are wrecking our ability to focus. His systematic treatise on how smartphones effect our lives and attention is a worthy read. Source: I’d Rather be Writing, April 10, 2022. Link. Every incoming bit of information requires you to make a decision about it, removing you from your … [Read more...]
Cute aggression. Why we want to squish adorable things. (video)
If you get overcome by the cuteness, you might not be able to properly take care of it, so the brain needs to bring us back a bit. This is apparently where cute aggression comes in, according to evolutionary theorists. Source: Nice News, March 4, 2024. Link. . . . for people who tend to experience the feeling of ‘not being able to take how cute something is,’ cute … [Read more...]
The challenge of leaving a long-term job to start something new
Dorie Clark and Natalie Nixon offer advice on to overcome six common transition challenges and share strategies to ensure that a new job or career is just as successful as the last one: Ruminating and second-guessing Feeling guilty Being afraid of losing status Needing to adapt Managing the perceptions of your new colleagues Balancing opposing … [Read more...]
The indiscipline of overwork
It’s human being, not human doing for a reason, writes Ryan Holiday, who shares his experiences and the consequences of pushing himself too hard too long. He says moderation, being present and knowing your limits are key to not burning out. This takes as much discipline as pushing yourself hard. Source: Ryan Holiday, March 5, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
You won’t be ready to change your life until these 5 things are in place
Change is easier said than done. For many, limiting beliefs get in the way. Sustainable change, however, requires more than willpower alone, says Maja Djukic PhD, RN, FAAN. It requires five integral parts of one’s being to move in the same direction simultaneously: motivation, behavior, emotions, mind and body. Dijikic calls this system the “wheel of change.” Source: Fast … [Read more...]
Business storms
Did you ever notice how fresh the weather feels after a storm? Source: LinkedIn Pulse, April 19, 2024. Link. Leadership, much like weathering a tempest, demands a mix of resilience, foresight and the ability to venture beyond familiar territories.” INSIGHTS: Weather, either good or bad, doesn’t last forever. … [Read more...]
Americans perceive gaps in mental, physical healthcare
Three-quarters of Americans think mental health issues are identified and treated worse than physical health issues in the U.S., according to a new survey from West Health and Gallup. Critical for the animal health industry, these perceptions challenge how we provide benefits and support for animal health pros. Beyond the stigma, the metrics identify access and cost of care as … [Read more...]