Researchers recently discovered that mosquitoes who have their sleep disrupted would rather get rest than go looking for their next meal. They found the mosquitoes in the research lab slept between 16 and 19 hours each day. Sleep was disturbed by vibrating the enclosures. Mosquitoes will pass up a meal when they are sleep deprived.” Source: Treehuggers, June 17, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 20, 2022
Dealing with canine anxiety, doggy ice cream, using NFTs* and video in small business, sensible security measures and more . . . Note the new Fear Free Boarding & Daycare Certification Program; techniques that will help reduce stress and increase calm and safety for both pets and staff.” Source: IBPSA, June 20, 2022. Link. The IBPSA Flow Business Conference registration … [Read more...]
It is not clear if apple cider vinegar is good for dogs
Sharing published consumer information with animal health pros who may not know it exists remains one of the primary objectives of AHD’s curation efforts.” – Kirk Augustine Owners often attempt to treat dogs’ potential problems with home remedies, ideas from social media groups, websites or consumer publication articles before going to the veterinary clinic. Knowing what … [Read more...]
Fairfax Financial’s interests in Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group to sell to JAB Holding Company in a transformational strategic partnership
“While we have sold our pet insurance business to JAB, we will invest $200 million in their JCP V to become their partners. We expect JAB to soon become leaders in pet healthcare and pet insurance globally. We wish them much success," said Prem Watsa, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Fairfax. This new partnership bodes well for meeting the needs of pet owners on a global … [Read more...]
Building a business case for asynchronous telehealth
Opinion This article about human healthcare advances in telehealth applications adds context to veterinary teams’ efforts to define, implement and manage its role in sound animal care. Note Brent Oliver’s, MD, comments about nurse practitioners handling asynchronous telehealth visits, reducing ER visits, client comfort, increased touch points and high rate of … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – June 16, 2022
Last week’s most read posts Chewy behind Amazon, ahead of Walmart in automatic reorders. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, June 9, 2022. Link. =================================== Before chickens were nuggets, they were revered Source: The New York Times, June 7, 2022. Link. The real chicken mystery has nothing to do … [Read more...]
Pork industry experts list current priorities during World Pork Expo
As part of the pork industry's long-range strategic planning process, the Pork Industry Visioning Task Force prioritized international trade, foreign animal disease and labor as key policy issues to address that will move the industry forward. Source: Agri-Marketing, June 13, 2022. Link. Policy papers are available at www.nppc.org/wpxmedia for more detailed information. … [Read more...]
Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding working on pipeline for hoof health data collection
Lameness affects about 50 percent of dairy cows with significant impact on cow health and dairy economics. A project led by CDCB and the University of Minnesota seeks to create a data pipeline as an essential first step to develop genetic evaluations for related traits using the National Cooperator Database. Source: Hoard’s Dairyman, June 13, 2022. Link. The first data … [Read more...]
Cow and sheep burps to be taxed by New Zealand in world’s first
What? A New Zealand plan to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from livestock is the world’s first attempt to put a price on agricultural emissions. It is an attempt to tackle one of the country’s biggest sources of greenhouse gases, methane. Source: The Bullvine, June 9, 2022. Link. Short- and long-lived farm gas will be priced separately, although a single measure to … [Read more...]
Help customers handle bulls safely
Bulls make up just two percent of the cattle in the U.S., but they cause 48 percent of cattle worker fatalities, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries and the Surveillance of Occupational and Illnesses databases. It’s easy to take for granted that we know how to handle ourselves around docile or aggressive bulls, but we often get lax. … [Read more...]
Act now to add value to spring calves
Opinion It has taken 30 or more years for calf preconditioning to become a household phrase. For any producer, preconditioning may have a different meaning than his neighbors’. Veterinarians and representatives working with producers must continue to discuss, educate and fine tune preconditioning programs for individual operations. Preconditioning’s value has been proven … [Read more...]
Some scraps, leftovers and fruits are bad for chickens
Maurice Pitesky shares information on things toxic to chickens and what to do if they eat one of them. It's fun to give chickens scraps and other treats but watch out for these foods and other substances that are toxic to birds.” Source: Hobby Farms, June 6, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
The risks of poor arena air quality
Airborne particles and ammonia fumes in your horse’s stall are a concern, but so is the air quality in your indoor arena, writes Christine Barakat. Dampening arena footing with water may slightly cut down on the dust for a short period of time, but the only long-term solution is to replace the footing. A dusty indoor arena can be harmful to your horse’s respiratory health as … [Read more...]
Heat, humidity factors in equine heat stress
Complimentary Commercial Content Horses need clean water, shade, moving air and exercise breaks to avoid overheating when temperatures and humidity combine to create heat stress. Source: Equine Wellness, June 24, 2021. Link. Evidence suggests that insulin action is a key component of the heat stress response. Chromium improves insulin function and results in efficient … [Read more...]
Apartment cats. Happy or not?
A group of experts share perspectives on making apartments a happy place for cats. Cats can be happy anywhere if the right provisions are made available.” - Katenna Jones Source: Rent.com via AAHA NEWStat, May 26, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Presumed transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from a cat to a veterinarian
Scott Weese, DVM, shares strong evidence of cat-to-veterinarian transmission in an upcoming paper. He wasn’t surprised this could happen, but the circumstances serve as a safety warning to veterinary teams. Weese shares the cat from a SARS-CoV-2 owner home was healthy and the veterinarian collected nasal and rectal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 testing. In the process, the cat … [Read more...]
Salmonella and E. coli common in raw pet food
A Portuguese study sought to find out if raw dog food could be a source of Salmonella and/or E. coli, specifically strains that show resistance to critical antibiotics such as colistin. E. coli was detected in all 14 samples produced by two international brands. Furthermore, 71 percent of these samples, primarily those from products containing poultry, contained … [Read more...]
Fearful dog? Teach avoidance.
Victoria Stillwell shares ideas to help fearful dogs. She advocates to give the animal choices and proactively ensure it can avoid things that increase fearful responses. The dog who has the courage to walk away is much easier to handle than the dog who responds aggressively. Practicing avoidance promotes confidence, and repeated experience helps your dog be happier with the … [Read more...]
Make traveling with dogs easy and fun
With careful planning and preparation, traveling with dogs can be fun and less stressful on the pet than being left at a pet sitter. It is not for everyone, however. Here are three resources = to help dog owners enjoy traveling with their dogs. Sources: 8 tips to get your car pet-friendly, Happy Puppy Tips. Link. Ideas to help dogs, especially puppies, feel at ease … [Read more...]
Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group™ marks 25 Years
Congratulations on 25 years’ efforts to protect more pets and helping to strengthen the bond between animal owners and their dogs, cats and horses. As a result of a multi-channel distribution approach consisting of direct-to-consumer, co-branded partnerships and white label brands, C&F Pet has experienced tremendous growth in the past decade. The company also has a … [Read more...]
Study shows what consumers like about social media ads
Unsupervised surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to provide insight into what they think of social media advertisements. The top social media platforms that lead to purchases directly inspired by advertisements are Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Consumers responded most to campaigns that were relatable, featured brands they liked and provided good information, and were … [Read more...]
People are quitting over in-person work and hiring younger workers gets harder
Seldom a week passes without articles about workforce shortages, challenges and changing candidate expectations appearing in multiple sources. Business owners and hiring managers struggle to remodel how work is done to retain current talent and meet prospective candidates’ desires. It is a veritable tightrope that must be walked. We’re sharing two articles about retention … [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...]
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...]
Vietnam first to commercially produce African swine fever vaccine
USDA's Agricultural Research Service sent an official letter to the Department of Animal Health of Vietnam confirming NAVET-ASFVAC vaccine is safe and effective. Source: National Hog Farmer, June 2, 2022. Link. … [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...]