Power shifts in pet industry, veterinarians burning out, 2022 focus areas for small business, Google arts and culture app uses AI to find pet lookalikes, Target Corporation accelerator looking for pet startups, pets and our brains plus more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, February 28, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
MD discusses key differences between in-person and virtual (video)
We can all learn from perspectives in human medicine as we adopt and learn where virtual care in animal health fits. Embracing some of this new technology is beneficial, shares Remo Panaccione, MD, but the importance of interacting face to face with a patient remains a cornerstone of health care. One of the more important things is if we're going to deliver virtual care, we … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – February 24, 2022
Last week’s most read post Customers speak with their wallets; beef producers can’t ignore the results. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, February 17, 2022. Link. =========================== UK’s veterinary workforce crisis deepens; registrants drop by over two-thirds Source: British Veterinary Association, … [Read more...]
Ventilation video series for swine producers
Contains Commercial Content Proper barn ventilation is a key factor in promoting swine health and productivity. AP, an AGCO brand, developed a series of 14 short ventilation videos with tips to help producers unlock better year-round performance and improve animal health. Source: National Hog Farmer, February 10, 2022. Link. INSIGHTS: Consider this resource to educate … [Read more...]
Tear down the walls
Highlighting facts that as many as half of U.S. pets won’t visit a veterinary practice this year, Bob Lester, DVM, says the veterinary profession risks becoming a service available only to wealthy animal owners. He shares a list of 15 current or near-future models that would help more families and their animals benefit from veterinary care. A spectrum of care approach might … [Read more...]
5 texting etiquette rules to know
There ARE rules that guide texting behavior complete with widely accepted, yet unspoken, etiquette. The author shares tips in case you are accidentally sending mixed signals: Use emojis judiciously Watch your punctuation Don’t send a million texts Don’t use ALL CAPS Use the right laughter level Source: Word Genius, November 26, 2021. Link. Also see: … [Read more...]
The evolution of computer speech
Sponsored Content Talkatoo, an AHD sponsor, recently shared an informative short video about speech recognition, software evolution and the continuous improvements in technology. Source: LinkedIn, February 8, 2022. Link. Talkatoo uses speech-to-text software to type out what you say in full and complete sentences with spelling and grammar corrections also being … [Read more...]
Knowing open cows more important than knowing pregnant ones
The most important controllable component of any breeding program is to identify your open cows, says Donna Amaral-Phillips, PhD. The faster open cows are identified, the sooner they can be rebred. Lost pregnancies are not just frustrating. They often cause long-term financial impacts. The more cows with extended days open, the greater the total cost.” - Donna Amaral-Phillips, … [Read more...]
Goals for first lactation dairy cows
We’ve shared considerable calving information in recent weeks. Healthy calves grow to be healthy cows. Rudimentary? Yes, but often unspoken. Calves and heifers that grow well and become productive cows is a target for every dairy farm. Mike Van Amburgh, PhD, shared some growth targets for dairy replacements, writes Abby Bauer. These include doubling a calf’s bodyweight … [Read more...]
Can Diet Coke really treat colic? Social media gone wrong.
While an older story, this serves as a reminder to be diligent when posting content on social media. Oliver Liyou BVSC (HONS1) MANZCVSC (EQ DENT), was the victim of social media gone awry after posting himself administering Diet Coke to a horse with a gastric impaction. The post reached 1.5 million people and received 6500 likes. Liyou emphasized that the entire point … [Read more...]
Pandemic hankering: How consumers have changed their desires and behaviors
Things may never return to what they were prior to Covid-19, according to Top 10 Global Consumer Trends in a study released by research company Euromonitor International. The study identified 10 trends. Here are four that best apply to animal health efforts: Backup planners Digital seniors The great life refresh The Metaverse movement Source: MediaPost, January … [Read more...]
3 key factors led to a record-setting 2021 holiday season
As economic and production factors from agriculture affect animal health potential in food animal markets, retail trends are reflected in the companion animal health marketplace. Katherine Cullen shares the key factors that carried through 2021 into the holiday season along with a look at the multichannel shopping journey: Early shopping The price was right Stores … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – February 3, 2022
Last week’s most read post USDA grants emergency-use authorization for RHDV2 as virus spreads. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, Jan 27, 2022. Link. =========================== Losing our cookies? Source: Media Post, January 20, 2022. Link. B2C brands are dealing with the impending loss of third-party data … [Read more...]
Chatfields chat about itchy pets
Complimentary Sponsored Content We’re reposting this episode. Highly viewed in early December 2021, it is timely as winter days lengthen ahead of spring. Dr. Jen the Vet and Dr. Jason Chatfield are joined in the Chat Room by Millie Rosales, DVM, DACVD, to discuss common reasons pets itch. Skin issues are always in the top 10 reasons pet owners seek veterinary care. Note … [Read more...]
Empathy app can make tough times less so
Beth Z, a professional speaker, author and nerd, is known for her fun presentations that help people better use technology. After losing her mother-in-law last Thanksgiving, she discovered empathy (Link), an app to help after a loss. Source: Your Nerdy Best Friend, February 1, 2020. Link. The app helps with: Funeral Arrangement Details Obituary Writing Family Task … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – January 27, 2022
Last week’s most read post 5 scary consequences of neglecting pets’ oral care. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, Jan 20, 2022. Link. =========================== Old or elderly? What’s the difference? Source: For Seniors Magazine, March 20, 2021. Link. The terms “old” and “elderly” are often used interchangeably, but … [Read more...]
A pig’s role in human health
Xenotransplantation is the term for transplanting living cells, tissues or organs from one species to another, and the practice was first tried in the 1980s. Early in January 2022, as a last-ditch effort to save David Bennett’s life, doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center transplanted a pig’s heart into him. Bennett, a 57-year-old man, was not eligible for a … [Read more...]
Turn away from the screen and tech habits to start for a happier 2022
Realizing she needed to make changes that reoriented her brain from distraction-based impulses and toward periods of deep, sustained focus, Rebecca Ruiz shares her story and five tech habits to help us feel more in control and energized. Spend chunks of the day, even three-minute bursts, without your phone or device. To truly reorient the brain toward quiet and stillness, you … [Read more...]
Mark Cuban’s new online pharmacy. Will one for critters be next?
Opinion The online pharmacy business has a new option presented as a vertical channel strategy to eliminate the middleman. Cuban’s company launched the online pharmacy, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug. Focusing on transparency, the pharmacy's prices reflect actual manufacturer prices, plus a 15 percent margin and a $3.00 pharmacist fee. Source: United Press International, … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – January 20, 2022
Last week’s most read post Lyme-carrying ticks live longer. What? Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, Jan 13, 2022. Link. =========================== The world’s largest wildlife crossing could have a spring groundbreaking Source: LAist, January 13, 2022. Link. The Liberty Wildlife Crossing has been impressive since its … [Read more...]
Foal Patrol season 5. Watch live foaling cams.
Foal Patrol is a one-of-a-kind collection of live cameras following the daily activities of in-foal mares produced by the National Museum of Racing. Millions of people throughout the world have viewed the popular webcam program since its inaugural season in 2018. Source: EQUUS, January 5, 2022. Link. Season 5 will feature a new education site at www.foalpatrol.com/education to … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – January 17, 2022
2021 trends in pet industry, social media and the pet industry, plastic neutral certification news, pet furnishing trends and more… Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, January 17, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
12 tips for rediscovering the telephone’s gifts
Attacking the current habits of text-go-rounds, call screening and circular emails, Ken Goldstein reminds us we’ve fallen into very poor telephone conduct. A phone is hardly a phone anymore, he writes. It’s an email device, a web browser, a camera, a texting platform, and an app launcher. Yet, its initial, if not primary function we still call a telephone. Source: … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – January 13, 2022
Last week’s most read posts Workplace bullying, a growing concern for HR departments. Link. To hug or not. Tools to solve the conundrum. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, January 6, 2022. Link. =========================== So you cried at work Source: Harvard Business Review, January 4, 2022. Link. To minimize the impact of … [Read more...]
Cow toilet is more than a passing novelty (video)
Laugh no more at toilets for cows. A prototype has been awarded the Gold Innovation Award at the 2021 EuroTier. The objective of reducing ammonia omissions is possible, say Dutch dairy producers who are experimenting with prototypes. Plus, the urine can be used later as targeted crop nutrient fortification. Pure urine is high in nitrogen and potassium. Source: … [Read more...]
Smart farming with free access stalls
Complimentary Commercial Content Food animal producers and the companies that support them continue to research and develop ways to improve animal welfare and optimize each individual animals’ production potential. Laurence Williams shares how free access stalls are deployed in sow units. Source: The Pig Site, January 7, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Dr. Pol, Dr. Oakley, Dr. K among Nat Geo shows now on Disney+
Disney is dropping new episodes of many Nat Geo and Disney Channel shows in batches, rather than waiting until an entire season has finished, as it used to. Dozens of episodes of popular Nat Geo veterinary docuseries are now streaming on Disney+. The first 18 seasons of The Incredible Dr Pol are available, along with a number of specials. The first batch of episodes from … [Read more...]
2022 trends that may make living amidst chaos easier
A new year brings excitement for a fresh start, new challenges and new opportunities. 2022 is no exception. But, we are dragging the chaos from Covid and related changes forward into the opportunity considerations. You may find some help to cope in this article from Phillip Morris International. Source: SmartBrief, January 4, 2022. Link. There is a growing acceptance that … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – January 6, 2022
Last week’s most read post Most read Animal Health Digest posts of 2021. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, December 30, 2021. Link. AHD posts one year ago Archives for December 2020, Animal Health Digest. Link. ================================= Steve Dale: Fear Free: Transforming veterinary medicine Source: Steve … [Read more...]
Fresh risk management approach is important for dairy farms in 2022
A heightened focus on technology and food safety will continue to provide opportunities and challenges for the dairy industry in 2022, says Josh Smart. A fresh risk management approach could provide the right security and resilience moving forward. For those serving dairies, these areas could provide new opportunities to improve dairy outcomes, as well as animal … [Read more...]