Complimentary Content Podcast guest Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek provides the latest information on the emerging disease theileriosis, a growing protozoan threat to thousands of cattle, their owners and those who care for the health of the herds. Most frequently associated with long horn ticks, it is often confused with anaplasmosis. Source: EAHAO podcast, Medgene, July 29, 2026. … [Read more...]
New World screwworm field guide now available
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service released a field guide for beef cattle producers to help guide operators through the detection, reporting, collection, submission, treatment and prevention processes. It is available online at AgriLife Extension’s New World screwworm resource hub at https://tx.ag/screwworm (4th bullet on the left). Fact sheets and the latest news about … [Read more...]
Popular X-ray contest closes August 2nd
Over the years, this highly anticipated contest has surfaced some of the most talked-about radiographs in the field: hardware, jewelry, toys, and everything in between. The deadline for submission is August 2nd to have those hard to believe radiographs entered. Source: Veterinary Practice News. Link. Here’s how the panel of veterinary judges scores each entry: 40 … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – July 30, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 22, 2026. Link. Most read posts from July 22nd, 2026 AHD Bulletin – Malone: The power of questions. Link. Nurses consistently ranked as America’s most trusted profession. Link. Pets are one of the most important relationships in people’s lives. Link. How sleep shapes canine behavior. Link. … [Read more...]
The power of questions
There is so much focus on the probing process, we are missing the opportunity for enormously powerful follow-up questions that demonstrate our genuine concern for our customers. Source: Veterinary Advantage, December 2022. Link. Leaders are naturally inquisitive, and your customers will appreciate your genuine interest in helping them solve a problem or capture an … [Read more...]
Nurses consistently ranked as America’s most trusted profession
Commentary Clarifying why nurses are trusted more than doctors, Angela Haupt’s article provides veterinarians and practice managers important realities to consider when empowering veterinary nurses and technicians. Consider her statements when entrusting veterinary practice teams with increased responsibility for owner engagement and patient care. Doctors and nurses do … [Read more...]
2026 Veterinary Inventory Manager Wage and Compensation Survey results
As budgeting takes shape for 2027, this report may be helpful. It benchmarks the wages and compensation of veterinary professionals who manage inventory. The data is broken down by region, number of locations managed, practice type, job title, experience and how compensation is provided. The median hourly wage for veterinary inventory managers has grown from $18.00 in 2020 to … [Read more...]
Pets are one of the most important relationships in people’s lives
Complimentary – includes commercial content A new survey from Lillie&Lee called Pet Wellness Consumer Trends Report 2026 puts data behind what many already feel: the bond between people and their pets isn't just emotional, it's a genuine wellness lifeline. The findings are timely, human and another confirmation of the value found in the human-animal bond. The graphic … [Read more...]
Agreement is about consensus. Alignment is about direction.
Good read Agreement is one of the most expensive things you can chase as a leader, writes Doug Thorpe. In this article, he differentiates agreement and alignment, noting how mixing them up costs teams momentum and organizations opportunities. The cost of chasing agreement instead of building alignment isn’t just internal friction. It’s market opportunity. Real alignment … [Read more...]
Signed, but misunderstood: the employment contract problem HR must fix
Good read A new survey <Link> found that 31 percent of respondents were unaware of specific provisions in their employment agreement, including non-competes, non-solicitation clauses, arbitration requirements and intellectual property assignment language, terms that can shape where they work next, how disputes get resolved and who owns their ideas. Whether the … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 6, 2026
In this week’s FastBites: IBPSA on the road: see the dates and locations Legislative updates from the U.S., Canada and the European Union Webinar: Staffing systems to protect your business, July 30th. Registration <Link> Travel advisory: New World Screwworm. Advise clients to check on requirements using USDA’s searchable database of individual state … [Read more...]
How sleep shapes canine behavior
Understanding why sleep affects dog behavior starts with understanding how they actually sleep, writes Colette Kase, citing a recent literature review. She covers sleep’s effects on behavior, what good sleep looks like, stimulation timing, environmental factors and how cognitive decline disrupts the sleep-wake cycle as dogs age. Kase’s article is written for veterinary … [Read more...]
How exercise can change a dog’s core strength and fitness
Complimentary The muscles that support the spine play an important role in overall movement, stability, and performance in especially active dogs. Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR, and her team at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center are examining how an exercise regimen changes core muscle structure and performance scores in healthy dogs in a Canine Health Foundation … [Read more...]
Study: Horses may not consume enough salt, even with free-choice access
A new Colorado State University study provides experimental data finding that nine of the 16 horses studied failed to voluntarily consume enough salt to meet recommended sodium requirements. More than half of the horses in the study voluntarily consumed less salt than recommended. Individual horse preferences had a much greater influence on consumption than the form in which … [Read more...]
Cyber criminals hit Fairlife. Are your customers’ dairies next?
A cyberattack caused Fairlife to suspend all U.S. production operations on July 16. Fairlife owner, Coca-Cola, assures customers that existing products are safe. This Dairy Herd Management article highlights the reality that if hackers can break through Coca-Cola’s defenses, they’re able to get into most any dairy’s system. Based on this incident and recommendations from … [Read more...]
Finding hidden fly breeding sites (video)
Successful fly control starts long before producers reach for an insecticide, says David Prentice, DVM. “Fly populations are like icebergs. The flies that we’re actually seeing are only about 20 percent.” In this article, he discusses prioritizing premise and environmental management, different fly species and matching insecticide use to individual farm situations. Our July … [Read more...]
2026 is a reality check for swine health
2026 is proving that viruses don’t take vacations, writes Jennifer Shike. She shares a conversation with three swine health experts* who share their biggest health surprises of the year so far and the specific, high-stakes gaps in biosecurity that are leaving herds vulnerable. These topics are among those discussed: Early and repeated viral sequencing is an essential … [Read more...]
IRS announces standard mileage rate increases for the second half of 2026
The IRS is increasing its standard mileage rates midyear, citing recent increases in fuel prices. The revised rates apply to eligible transportation expenses paid or incurred on or after July 1, 2026. Source: Forbes, July 13, 2026. Link. Beginning July 1, 2026, the optional standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck will be: 76 cents per … [Read more...]
CVS announces new pharmacy option for pet owners
CVS Health announced Tuesday that CVS Pharmacy is now dispensing select prescription medications for dogs and cats, including antibiotics, allergy medications, flea and tick treatments, insulin and pain relievers, making it easier for pet owners to access medications for their animals. Source: ABC News, July 21, 2026. Link. Eligible pet prescriptions can also take advantage … [Read more...]
Sylvester.ai launches Connect to Care to help veterinary practices grow feline visits
Sylvester.ai is launching Sylvester Connect to Care. The new program is designed to help veterinary practices capitalize on feline growth opportunities. The program uses geo-targeted ads to reach local cat owners, encourages them to complete Cat Comfort Checks through the Sylvester app, and directs them to a participating veterinary practice to book an appointment if … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – July 23, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 16, 2026. Link. Most read posts from July 16th, 2026 AHD Bulletin – How the ‘Knowing-Doing Gap’ undermines even the best ideas. Link. What if the mid-level practitioner role wasn’t clinical at all? Link. Professional burnout. Link. If you think your cat is being nice, think again. Link. … [Read more...]
How the ‘Knowing-Doing Gap’ undermines even the best ideas
Strategy is one thing; execution is another, writes Greg Satell. He draws on multiple sources in this article on the gap between theory and practice, between strategy and execution and why the status quo always has inertia on its side. It’s a good read for those trying to advance while simplifying how to meet our ultimate customers’ needs. In the absence of strategy chaos … [Read more...]
How elite sports coaches make high-pressure decisions
The comparison between decision-making in sports and business has its limits. Still, for animal health pros leading and working with employees, staff, colleagues and clients, this self-management article is worth your time and consideration. Top coaches combine disciplined preparation with emotional control and social awareness during crunch time, then embrace accountability … [Read more...]
What if the mid-level practitioner role wasn’t clinical at all?
If you’re as comfortable seeing your nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant as you are with your doctor, this may resonate with you. We’ve not seen much recognition of this alternate concept to mid-level practitioners since April. See what you think. Registered veterinary technician Jodi Belongié suggests that the debate over mid-level practitioners in veterinary … [Read more...]
Professional burnout
It’s not whether we can train more veterinarians. We clearly can. The question is whether we are willing to change the machine before we build eight more of it. We have been trying to treat the wound. We have not touched the machine that makes it.” – Gershon Alaluf DVM, MBA, DBA Source: LinkedIn, June 25, 2026. Link. A person walks into veterinary school carrying something I … [Read more...]
Review: How to talk to clients about vaccinations
Commentary Articles like this one from Reagan Bugg, DVM, offer veterinary teams a quick way to review and adjust conversations about vaccination hesitancy with the whole team. She reinforces discussion of the pet’s lifestyle as interactive with the animal owner to increase transparency and allay any vaccine hesitancy. Repositioning the yearly exam as a whole health visit … [Read more...]
Veterinary nurses want growth. Doctors want relief. Clients want better patient care.
Elevating veterinary nurse use directly impacts patient care, team morale and practice revenue, writes Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS. He shares the benefits of high-level veterinary nurse engagement, reviews barriers to using them at the "top of their license" and provides a responsible utilization formula. Yagi says responsible utilization means establishing a safeguarded … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 6, 2026
Passing on credit card fees? Yes or No? Check out the July webinars: Future proofing; Staffing systems On the road dates for IBPSA: SuperZoo, CANIS Conference Source: IBPSA, July 6, 2026. Link. Also see: Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 2th. Link. Tick-borne diseases, when "we're like family" becomes a leadership problem, dog sunburns, and more! … [Read more...]
New pet-sitting data highlights strong career outlook, revenue growth
New data from Pet Sitters International’s 2026 State of the Industry Survey reveals that the average annual revenue for professional pet sitters continues to rise, and a majority of pet sitters expect revenues to continue to grow. According to the survey, the average gross revenue for U.S. pet sitters in 2025 was $112,423, a 12 percent increase from $100,537 in 2023. The … [Read more...]
91 percent of pet owners would go into debt to save a pet’s life, yet nearly half have delayed care due to cost, per new report
Pet owners would do almost anything to protect their pets, yet many continue to face difficult decisions when it comes to seeking care, according to the 2026 Lovet Checkup Report from Lovet Pet Health Care. The research results showed a majority of pet owners nationwide would be willing to take on debt to save their pet's life. At the same time, nearly half said rising … [Read more...]