Complimentary Commercial Content Purina Animal Nutrition has launched Purina® Systemiq™ Probiotic Supplement, a live and active probiotic to support gut health in horses, and the Purina® MQ™ Equine Microbiome Testing Kit, a simple way for horse owners to get personalized nutrition recommendations to support and optimize their horse’s microbiome. Both are part of the new … [Read more...]
Do hay preservatives matter to horses?
Hay producers in many parts of the country are dealing with a lot of rain and moisture. When hay is baled between 17 percent and 22 percent moisture, preservatives are effective at reducing mold growth. Studies conducted by Cornell University and the University of Illinois showed treated hay did not affect clinical measures of the yearlings' well-being. This indicates … [Read more...]
Take these 5 steps before posting that job listing
Sponsored Content As the old saying says, “the hurrier I go, the behinder I get.” Adding another person to a team should be a strategic decision, not just throwing another body at the workload. The time, effort and costs when hiring a new person may never be recovered and more than double if the wrong person is hired. Marlo Lyons shares how to conduct a comprehensive … [Read more...]
NAVC HiVE Event to take place in Minneapolis, June 15th and 16th
The broader veterinary team plays a critical role in the veterinary industry, providing assistance in the medical and clinical arena via a wide range of advanced skills, in addition to being the key interface with customers and animals. Vet Nurse+Tech HiVE and Practice Management HiVE events are part of the NAVC’s continued expansion of in-person experiences across the country … [Read more...]
Hello brown noise, goodbye white noise
Brown noise has fewer high frequencies than white noise and its effect is sometimes called audible Adderall. Researchers continue to study brown noise but believe that the rich, round frequencies produce the same feelings as well-established methods like deep breathing and meditation. Source: Valet, May 20, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
Finding a job when you don’t know what you want to do next
We’re sharing this as the discourse about educating, acquiring and retaining professionals in veterinary practices continues. Finding a job or the next one, even when the market need is strong, remains difficult. It takes self-reflection, intention, action, motivation and resilience. Mimi Aboubaker writes that the multitude of career paths and job opportunities available is … [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...]
12 complications when dental health is ignored
Dental month ended but educating pet owners about oral health and dental disease requires an everyday effort from animal health pros. James Rhys Clarke presents the consequences of neglected dental health in this article complete with photos. Consider sharing it on social media and in newsletters including products you know work to improve oral health. Source: Top Dog Tips, … [Read more...]
Everfur launches Fur-Forward diagnostics kit: Advanced metabolomics to monitor pet health
With just a sample of a pet’s fur, Everfur analyzes its unique molecules to help determine fur quality, brain health, digestion, immunity, and potential disease risks. Everfur's proprietary approach leverages metabolomic science to provide comprehensive health assessments for dogs and cats by analyzing over 200 unique molecules within a pets' fur. Metabolomic testing offers … [Read more...]
FDA confirms Elanco’s methane-reducing feed additive meets safety, efficacy requirements
The U.S. FDA has completed its comprehensive, multi-year review of Elanco’s Bovaer® (3-NOP), a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient, and determined the product meets safety and efficacy requirements for use in lactating dairy cattle. Bovaer works by suppressing the enzyme in the cow's rumen that forms methane. Feeding one tablespoon of Bovaer per lactating dairy cow … [Read more...]
$1 million grant funds agencies to detect new strains of PRRS
A $1 million USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative grant will help researchers leverage the Swine Disease Reporting System to detect new strains of PRRSV. A new, web-based tool called the SDRS BLAST tool, allows veterinarians, producers and other users to compare genetic sequences of PRRSV with those in the SDRS. Source: The Pig Site, May 9, 2024. Link. “For the … [Read more...]
Reviewing the basics of needle care
Changing needles every 10 animals is a good rule when injecting cattle, writes Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM. She reinforces the importance of needle care, proper sizing and biosecurity measures when cattle producers are injecting animals. Note the graphic showing needle selection based on weight of cattle, route of administration and viscosity of product. Source: Progressive … [Read more...]
Extruded feed supports a healthy gut in horses
Includes Commercial Content Understanding the comprehensive benefits of extruded feed can help nurture happier, healthier horses who are ready to meet their full potential in every aspect of their lives. From foal to senior horse, pelleted feeds can improve the absorption of vital nutrients, provide more calories for growth, development, and performance, and may help lower … [Read more...]
Review: DMSO use in horses
Christine Barakat shares seven things you might not know about dimethyl sulfoxide and how it is used in horses. The FDA approved DMSO in 1970 for topical use on horses and dogs and we’re still learning about this industrial solvent now classified as an NSAID. Source: EQUUS, May 3, 2024. Link. Equine veterinarians regularly use the chemical “off-label” in other ways to treat … [Read more...]
Microbial metabolites in feline anal glands aid cat communication
Researchers have unraveled the role the microbiome plays in a form of feline communication using their anal glands. Unique glandular secretions can repel rivals, attract mates and mark territory. Researchers’ findings revealed diverse microbiomes within the anal glands of domestic cats that are uniquely individual and that vary with the age and weight of the feline … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – May 27, 2024
Strategies to remain customer-centric, unlocking exceptional service, McKinsey's top 28 AI business growth tools, Walmart adding pet telehealth to Walmart++ and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, May 27, 2024. Link. … [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...]
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...]
USDA moves to electronic identification tags for cattle
The new rule moves USDA official identification for bison, beef and dairy cattle to exclusively EID tags that can be read both visually and electronically starting in November 2024 and moves the USDA official identification tags from the metal option to EID tags. The classes of cattle requiring official identification have not changed and does not require the mandatory tagging … [Read more...]
Hospital noise affects feline patients negatively
Findings from a recent study investigated the effects of hospital environment noise levels on cats undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy surgery and indicated a correlation between higher noise levels and increased stress in cats. The researchers asserted that respiratory rates are a reliable tool for assessing stress levels in cats. Minimizing noise levels is a key strategy … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – May 20, 2024
Surprising pet hotel statistics, millennials want vets with apps, new age of pet tech, scaling small businesses, women in the pet industry, tips to maintain cash flow and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, May 20, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
Microchip check station for lost pets (video)
What a great idea! The All Dogs Clinic in Rogers, Arkansas, now has a 24/7 microchip check station available on the outside of its building for anyone to use. Source: KNWA/KFTA, May 16, 2024. Link. (0:51) … [Read more...]
Compare margins and markups to ensure a healthy pharmacy in your practice
Acknowledging the importance of margin and markup pricing, Rachel Singletary, CVPM, shares the basics of when to use each method, how the PIMS systems are involved and meeting the market prices. It is important to remember: Markup is a cost-based calculation to determine price Margin is a price-based equation that includes a percentage objective against COGS … [Read more...]
New York City birds found carrying H5N1
Discovering a few wild birds carrying highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza highlights that the interface between animals and humans that may give rise to zoonotic infections or even pandemics is not limited to rural environments and commercial poultry operations. It extends into urban centers, according to the American Society of Microbiology. Source: Infectious Disease … [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...]
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...]
Cheese by-product turned into plastic
Say what? Researchers at UC-Davis have developed yet another use for dairy products. They discovered polyhydroxyalkanoates can be made at a low cost from dairy byproducts and used in a wide range of applications, such as films, rigid packaging and single-use items like straws, utensils, compostable bags, cosmetics and biomedicine. Previously expensive and in short supply, the … [Read more...]
Measuring methane from cow burps
Commentary The next time someone says cattle producers aren’t seeking to manage GHG emissions, share this article about four climate-controlled respiration chambers installed at Cornell University to quantify GHG emissions from cows. Source: American Agriculturist, May 14, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
2024 Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference set for May 22nd
National Hog Farmer's sixth annual Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference is scheduled for May 22 10:00 a.m. CDT. Topic themes will focus on policy, performance and profitability. New to this year’s conference is The National Hog Farmers' New Product Tour competition. Register here for this FREE educational event and to interact with the speakers on event day <Link>. … [Read more...]
Ramey says wounds need moisture to heal
A lot of good things happen when wounds are allowed to heal in a moist environment, shares David Ramey, DVM. He says moist dressings can reduce wound infection rates by as much as 50 percent and are easier to change without damaging tissue. Source: David Ramey, DVM, May 8, 2024. Link. It’s been shown repeatedly that when wounds heal in a moist environment, the result is a … [Read more...]