Sponsor Content In this podcast episode, Stephen Lerner, PhD, explains the science and practical applications for probiotics and enzymes in dairy farming. He says microbial solutions are becoming mainstream in dairy management, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional treatments, and transforming animal agriculture by improving gut health, feed efficiency, immune … [Read more...]
Equine dental specialists soothe horse toothaches
Equine oral health has been important since horses were domesticated. It makes sense as mouths hold bits, which help make them the great work and pleasure animals they can be. Humans have worked on horse teeth since 1150 B.C. Today’s scientific understanding of the way horses’ mouths work benefits horses and riders. Wayne Needham, Amarillo Texas, president of the … [Read more...]
How a probiotic reduces mastitis by 40 percent
Research trials on transition cows deployed an intervaginal probiotic gel that uses lactic acid bacteria to prime, prepare and restore a lactating cow’s reproductive tract through the transition period. Initial data shows reduced cases of mastitis, pneumonia and overall health disorders. Source: American Agriculturist, September 10, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
From heart valves to crayons: The pig’s many gifts
October is Pork Month. Beyond their value as the most consumed animal protein in the world, Kevin Schulz shares other ways pigs contribute to our lives. Source: The Farmer, September 8, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Gallant debuts GallantU: A comprehensive CE platform preparing veterinary professionals for the regenerative medicine era
Gallant has launched a new CE platform dedicated to regenerative medicine and ready-to-use stem cell therapies. It's free for veterinary professionals. The courses cover fundamentals of stem cell therapies and their clinical applications across key conditions, including FCGS, osteoarthritis, dermatological and neuro-inflammatory disease, and others. Source: PR Newswire, … [Read more...]
New World screwworm webinar recordings now available
APHIS webinar sessions designed for animal industry professionals, veterinarians and state animal health regulatory officials are now online. They offer details on the serious threat New World screwworms represent to livestock, wildlife and pets. Source: BEEF, August 29, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
What is natural disaster clustering? Why does it matter for the economy?
As a follow-up to our August 5th post, “Climate disasters devastating to small businesses” <Link>, we’re sharing this research about disaster clustering. The article is worth considering by animal health pros with significant fiduciary responsibilities or those who lead expansion decisions into new geographies. The authors share the way in which overlapping natural … [Read more...]
Coaching is an art form. AI can’t touch it!
Graham Ward’s article explains why AI cannot replace human coaches, emphasizing the importance of relational intelligence and the therapeutic alliance in coaching. Yes, AI can support coaching by handling administrative tasks, but it cannot engage in the nuanced, empathetic interactions that define effective coaching. Ultimately, coaching is a human art form that involves … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 2, 2025
2025 IBBY finalists named, Virginia feedback needed on proposed regulations for animal boarding establishments, pheromone-based pet wellness webinar was well attended, more information about opportunities at The Forum and the August 28th Animal Health Digest Bulletin. Source: IBPSA, September 2, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Pet dental care: Evolving for convenience and better health
Includes Commercial Content The pet dental and oral care segment is expanding beyond the traditional bone-type products for dogs, writes Lindsey Beaton. She says dog and cat owners are more educated on the importance of oral care and are interested in making dental care more convenient. The trends are giving rise to supplement chews, powders and functional foods. Science … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club’s September events
Keeping the conversations moving, The Bridge Club is hosting these virtual events: Retired but not done yet? Doug Mader, DVM, MSc, DABVP, DECZM, will guide the discussion September 10th, 6:00 EST. Register for free <Link>. From Scrubs to Sustainability: Small Shifts, Big Impact. Join a CE approved community conversation in partnership with Mars Veterinary Health … [Read more...]
20th annual Summit showcases startups, industry leaders, future of animal care
Snoretox captured the 2025 Animal Health Summit’s Innovation Award for its promising therapy, modeled after Botox therapy, to treat brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, a condition that affects short-snouted breeds. The innovations panel spotlighted feline medicine, telehealth and AI as forces that will affect clinical practice and reshape veterinary care. Keynote … [Read more...]
KC Corridor launches campaign to attract new talent into animal health
The KC Animal Health Corridor unveiled a new Workforce Campaign at the annual Summit that addresses the talent shortage in the animal health industry head-on. The Workforce Campaign challenges the common misconception that animal health careers are limited to veterinary medicine. Commenting about the talent gap threatening our industry’s future, Kimberly Young, president of … [Read more...]
July VetWatch metrics
Commentary The July VetWatch® commentary indicates practices are doing a good job of managing visit revenue when presented with pets. It is no surprise that pet owners express concerns about rising veterinary services costs and pet food prices, especially when higher spending on essentials, affordability of healthcare and overall consumer prices keep rising (2.7 percent in … [Read more...]
ALEC adopts resolution in full support of veterinary telemedicine
The American Legislative Exchange Council adopted a resolution in full support of veterinary telemedicine. Notably, the resolution states: 1) veterinarians should be allowed to practice to the full extent of their professional training through telehealth, and 2) no laws or regulations should require a client and patient to meet a veterinarian in person before they receive a … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 25, 2025
2025 IBBY finalists named in six categories, Forum room block reservations extended through September 2nd, IBPSA staff announces weekly Zoom hours, more and more dogs and fewer and fewer children in Spain spawns luxury pet hotels, Mississippi is number 1 in heartworm infection rates, followed by Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and Arkansas. Plus the August 21st AHD Bulletin, which … [Read more...]
Doodle mania has become a billion-dollar business
Despite the assertions of people like Emma Milne, BVSc, FRCVS, to reduce extreme conformations in dog and cat breeds <Link>, the doodle craze continues to drive interest, breeding experiments and value. We’re sharing Allie Conti’s article sans graphics, which describes how crossbreeding poodles with other breeds has created a billion-dollar business. It’s a long read, but … [Read more...]
The science behind animal communication
Real or perceived? LaShelle Easton, DVM, explores what the research reveals about animal communication. Can they read our minds? Further, can we read their minds? And she addresses all the anecdotal evidence of pet-to-human, or human-to-pet telepathy. Source: Animal Wellness, August 18, 2025. Link. Image: Link. … [Read more...]
First lung transplant from gene-edited pig performed in China
A 39-year-old brain-dead person in China has become the first human to receive a lung from a pig. With consent from the person’s family, researchers took the organ from a CRISPR’d pig, trimmed it, and stitched it into the chest, where it remained for nine days. Experts stress there is a long way to go before pig lungs can be used in patients. Source: The Guardian, August 25, … [Read more...]
Brakke Consulting, Trone Research and Consulting announce market research JV
Combining Brakke and Trone research creates a strategic combination of their individual market research businesses. The two companies have more than 50 combined years of animal health consulting and market research expertise. Effective August 22, 2025, the new joint venture will operate under the name Trone Research and Consulting. Source: Trone Research and Consulting, … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – August 27, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, August 21, 2025. Link. Most read posts from August 21, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Many problems with extreme conformation in dog and cat breeds. Link. 8 Gen Z habits that make others say, “Huh?” Link. Time management or prioritization? Link. Expert views on the importance of recordkeeping. Link. … [Read more...]
Emma Milne: The (many) problems with extreme conformation in dog and cat breeds
Commentary Kudos to Kristen Green Seymour, who took on the challenge to share the bent of several topics Emma Milne, BVSc, FRCVS, covers in this video interview. Like her, we recommend this article and video as “required” for all animal health pros. We found reading the article while listening to it was most helpful. It doesn’t matter which side you’re on. This discussion … [Read more...]
Expert views on the importance of recordkeeping
Imagine a team meeting at a veterinary hospital. The leader says, “Today, let’s discuss our medical records, why, not how, we do them and make sure they are a positive element of the client’s experience.” The why needs to provide context as well as content. This article is a good resource for that discussion. Source: Clinician’s Brief, July 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
8 Gen Z habits that make others say, “Huh?”
Most members of Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are now in the workforce, bringing their own approaches, just as Millennials, Generation X and Boomers did before them. The Washington Post gathered some of its Gen Zers and had them explain their approach for a piece that will help you understand this demographic cohort. Source: The Washington Post, August 19, 2025. … [Read more...]
HABRI announces 2025 Human Animal Bond Innovation Award winners at SUPERZOO
The Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards recognize companies, individuals and organizations with innovative programs and practices designed to advance the human-animal bond and create a more pet-friendly society. Awards were presented in the public service, media, pet-inclusive culture and pet-inclusive infrastructure categories. Source: Pet Age, August 18, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Healing dogs with their own cells: The promise of regenerative medicine
Commentary Part of our curation commitment at AHD is to capture articles that may drive animal owner questions to veterinary team members. This article fits that profile. Consider sharing it with clinic teams as a discussion topic so they present a consistent position when asked about regenerative options. Source: AKC Canine Health Foundation, August 19, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Improving the odds for successful rehab after tendon injuries
Rethinking the weeks of stall rest to rehabilitate horses with tendon injuries, equine veterinarians are now beginning to include rehabilitation plans based on controlled movement, rather than stall rest. The objective is to reduce the overzealous scar tissue and resulting adhesions. To find ways to support the rehabilitation process, the Schnabel Lab is researching to evaluate … [Read more...]
How often do farriers encounter laminitis?
Data from the 2025 American Farriers Journal Business Practices Survey shows more than one-third of farriers see laminitis monthly. The article also shares information about farriers’ charges, trimming and more. Source: American Farriers Journal, August 20, 2025. Link. Image: Link. … [Read more...]
Vets urge smarter parasite control to combat drug resistance
Commentary The topic of parasite resistance is not new to U.S. livestock production. However, the British Veterinary Association’s actions described in this article are important. Many foreign production environments are more condensed than those in the U.S. and can foretell future domestic production issues. The BVA’s new policy position warns that routine, blanket … [Read more...]
Veterinary team targets FAD hotspots to protect U.S. livestock
This article is informative and timely. The related article* linked at the end of this post describes how researchers found a gap between biosecurity perception and practice on farms, as well as a reliance on veterinarians for biosecurity-related advice. The health and protection of food animals from foreign animal diseases remains a significant concern and efforts to stay … [Read more...]