Complimentary Content Open to veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians, this continuing education event provides side-by-side experiences with world-renowned veterinary leaders yielding focused learning and practice in one specific area of veterinary medicine they can use immediately in their everyday practice. Source: NAVC. Link. Space is still available for the … [Read more...]
Shaping the onboarding experience
Trial by fire is no longer acceptable when bringing new employees on board. Regardless of the size of the business, new hires need to feel supported from day one including opportunities to offer and receive feedback as onboarding takes place. A primary objective of onboarding is to reduce the time it takes for a new hire to become fully productive in their role” Source: … [Read more...]
CAPC predicting increased Lyme disease risk, more ticks in more places
The Companion Animal Parasite Council’s 2023 Pet Parasite Forecast and corresponding 30-day Pet Parasite Forecast maps are alerting veterinarians and pet owners of impending outbreaks across the U.S. and Canada accompanied by expanded geographic incidences. The increase in Lyme prevalence can be attributed to land use, human population growth, urbanization and changes in … [Read more...]
Canine cancer research startup helps treatment in humans
One Health’s FidoCure is using genomics and AI technology to develop precision oncological treatments, and the work is benefiting human cancer research, writes Jenni Spinner. Source: Outsourcing Pharma, April 19, 2023. Link. NOTE: In February 2020, FidoCure’s CEO Christina Kelly Lopes was interviewed on FOX Business Live <Link> where she spoke about cancer in dogs, … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 3, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, April 27th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from April 27th AHD Bulletin – Trust lost. Link. Preparing for behavioral interview questions. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. Compliance is a 5 letter word Source: Vetsource, Link. PRAP is an … [Read more...]
Worms without borders
Complimentary Commercial Content When cattle move about the country so do the worms and germs they carry. Boehringer Ingelheim’s David Shirbroun, DVM, shares the challenges of worm management and how extended release dewormers can benefit producers with cattle pastured more than a month. One thing producers might not realize is that the peak level of larvae in the pasture … [Read more...]
Breeding season checklist
As spring calving comes to a close and producers look to crop production, its important to help them get a solid plan together for breeding cows back. In addition to bull management, this is also a good time to cull open cows or those doing poorly. Source: Drovers, April/May 2023. Link. INSIGHTS: Across all types of veterinary practices, we are routinely seeing … [Read more...]
All about emus
Fans of The Incredible Jan Pol on National Geographic TV, may have seen him, Charles and staff treating emus and sometimes wrestling with them <Link>. Kenny Coogan shares why emus have gained popularity and some guidance for their care in the article below. Today in the U.S., emus are a popular choice for alternative agriculture due to their minimal husbandry needs, … [Read more...]
At long last, a donkey family tree
Our relationship with donkeys goes far back in time. Franz Lidz shares what made the donkey a key character in human history, including a new study that combined genetics and archaeology to reveal the ancient origins of humanity’s first beast of burden. Source: The New York Times, March 14, 2023. Link. Also see: Search results for: donkey, AHD. Link. … [Read more...]
Equine vaccination cheat sheet
Use this AAEP Vaccination Guidelines-based cheat sheet to support immunization programs for individual horses and herds. It is also a great handout for 4-H and other group education events. Source: The Horse, April 25, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
How to keep a dog from eating everything he sees
Eileen Fatcheric, DVM, shares tips on training and muzzling while allowing dogs to investigate, but avoiding possible toxins and other things that might harm the animal. Source: Whole Dog Journal, April 21, 2023. Link. INSIGHTS: Consider this article for social media and newsletters. … [Read more...]
Veterinary well-being: How to support yourself and others (1 hour CE)
Sponsored Content In this online CE course, veterinary well-being researcher Addie Reinhard, DVM, MS, explores the most recent research around veterinary mental health and well-being. She shares how to recognize and respond when you or someone you know may need to seek help. The content includes well-being resources currently available, including tools that can be used to … [Read more...]
Acetaminophen clinical tip
Complimentary Content Veterinary Pharmacy Education provides distance education for pharmacists and pharmacy students to increase their competence to care for veterinary patients. Source: Veterinary Pharmacy Education, Instagram, April 21, 2023. Link. For information on course objectives, dates, tuition, or registration instructions … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – April 24, 2023
Herding cats with AI, Gen Z and millennials own half the pets, Petco pilots recycling program, growth in cat ownership a factor for future pet industry growth and more . . . IBPSA is partnering with the SMART Dog Park Professional Certification Program. This program will help us as we help cities build better dog parks and educate our pet owner clients.” - Carmen … [Read more...]
Understanding suture materials
It seems there is a different suture for every situation. Veterinary technicians and assistants well-versed in suture types and selection criteria are more adept at anticipating the needs of the surgeon, writes Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS, Elite FFCP, CFVP. Reuss-Lamky establishes ideal suture characteristics and then covers the various types, styles, sizes and materials … [Read more...]
Trust lost
Only 21 percent of U.S. employees strongly agree that they trust the leadership of their organization. Source: Gallup, April 17, 2023. Link. Building trust in leadership is necessary to drive the performance that companies seek. INSIGHTS: Hearing and real listening are two distinct abilities. Start by listening. Also see: Leaders, don’t be afraid to admit your flaws, … [Read more...]
Possibilities for veterinary technicians to provide in-home euthanasia discussed
Guest contributor - Catherine Haskins of The Bridge Club Nearly 100 animal health professionals joined for a virtual discussion of the opportunities, challenges and limitations veterinary technicians and the practices for which they work face providing in-home euthanasia for clients’ animals. In a survey conducted by The Bridge Club, 76 percent of the industry is in favor of … [Read more...]
Cushing, veterinary future so near, so far
“The only thing holding back the pet health care industry might be a fear of where the answers lead, and that’s understandable,” says Mark Cushing, JD. He discusses what he calls an “interesting” juncture in pet health care and shares areas of top priority: Younger generations Rules and regulations License portability Public policy Utilization of veterinary … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – April 27, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, April 20th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from April 20th AHD Bulletin – Enhancing your customers’ experiences. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. Study says U.S. unprepared for dangers posed by zoonotic diseases Source: Vet Candy, February 13, 2023. … [Read more...]
Armadillo invasion: Why the creatures are rapidly moving north
Nine-banded armadillos Dasypus novemcinctus are the only species of the animal found in the U.S. They have mostly lived in the southeastern part of the country but over the last century have steadily migrated northward. They are omnivores whose diets are mostly insects, invertebrates, small reptiles, eggs and small mammals. Some southern armadillos are naturally infected with … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – April 20, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, April 13th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from April 13th AHD Bulletin – Don’t assume that old refrigerator is okay for vaccines, antimicrobials. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. Are influencers ready for a world without follower counts? Source: … [Read more...]
2023 CATTLE U event moves to Manhattan, KS
If you service cattle producers in the 300-mile radius of Manhattan, Kansas ,this is an opportunity for them to listen to industry experts and network with other producers. High Plains Journal's CATTLE U is a free, educational event now in its fifth year. It will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, Kansas, on July 11th. The event includes a full day of … [Read more...]
How long do cows wait to be milked?
Great question! Short answer? You can’t set it and forget it with automatic milking systems. The longer cows wait to be milked, the less time they have to rest. Knowing that long periods of standing are detrimental to cow health and comfort, increasing their chance to develop lameness and hoof lesions, a research team studied cow behavior in free-flow and guided-flow barns … [Read more...]
Third human bird flu death prompts comments from Brakke’s Bob Jones
Source: AgriMarketing, April 17, 2023. Link. The third human infection with H3N8 bird flu virus and first fatality ever reported prompted Bob Jones to think about how we as an industry should respond to influenza in animals. His commentary is part of this report on the human death from avian flu. … [Read more...]
Ramey: Which vaccinations are worth a shot for your horse?
Don't fall for all of the negative stuff that some people say about vaccines, says David Ramey, DVM. They aren't 100 percent effective at preventing disease, but they don't cause widespread harm, either. There are a lot of dopey things said about vaccines. Ramey shares information about individual vaccines and how likely they are to prevent the disease they are supposed to … [Read more...]
Advances in equine infectious disease detection
Commentary Articles like this help set the expectations horse owners have of their veterinarians. For practices that derive 10 or more percent of their income from horse clients, sharing this article and discussing aspects of testing, vaccination and prevention needs to be considered with annual exams or visits. Proactive discussions lead to better prepared horse owners, … [Read more...]
Beyond CBD: the ingredients driving sales of pet supplements
Contains Commercial Content Pet owners are turning to supplements for a variety of reasons, writes Lindsay Getz. She interviewed several supplement providers for their take on supplement demand. Source: Pet Product News, April 2023. Link. Pet owners need to be sure that they’re very educated in the supplements themselves, and then fact check them with many sources. Trust … [Read more...]
Positive Pet Care Guide seeks to define, strengthen the veterinary team-client partnership
Commentary Setting expectations for team members and animal owners is basic to positive experiences and better animal health. The tenets of this new guide are relevant and appropriate for this period in our animal health industry. The key will be for veterinary teams of alll species to adopt and sustain the discussion of expectations internally and externally with animal … [Read more...]
Fowl Play: veterinarians talk biosecurity and backyard chickens
Complimentary Sponsored Content Attention animal health pros! Consider investing an hour of your time to learn from this timely discussion. Karen Grogan, DVM, MAM, ACPV, joins the Chatfields for an informative and realistic discussion of backyard chickens, biosecurity and the threat of high path avian influenza. After you’ve held them and they’re cute please go wash your … [Read more...]
Dog seats not as safe as advertised
Protecting pets in a car is essential, and there are several ways you can do that. But, not all restraints are as safe as we’re led to believe. . . . safety testing data from independent sources show that a crash-tested car restraint is a much wiser investment in your dog’s safety than a dog car seat.” Source: Top Dog Tips. Link. … [Read more...]