Computer games for pets are the latest in the continuing trend of dogs and cats being elevated from family pet to furry babies. Source: The Age, April 9, 2016 via APPA SmartBrief. I don't think people spend enough time with their pets. Anything that encourages people to interact with their cats, so they're not living such a sedentary lifestyle, is good," Dr. Bronwen Slack, … [Read more...]
Scoping in motion: Dynamic endoscope improves diagnosis of breathing problems
Because upper respiratory abnormalities lead to poor performance, predominantly in racing thoroughbreds, but also in show and sport horses; technology has evolved to help properly diagnose these issues. Changing from resting endoscopy to dynamic versions help veterinarians better evaluate and diagnose a performance horse with airway issues. This technology has evolved from use … [Read more...]
Text from your computer
Texting is rapidly becoming the primary way of communicating. Working in an email environment creates challenges for sending links or messages to someone’s cell phone. We found this handy listing for simple ways of sending text messages from the internet or from your computer to phones. These email addresses act as direct links to a carriers’ SMS gateways. Source: Martin … [Read more...]
The importance of trust
Adam Little, DVM reviews technology and explores the importance of trust in this set of posts. Source: Exponential Vet, March 29, 2016. Veterinarians have been labelled as resistant to change, traditionalists, or worse when it comes to adopting new technologies. However, from my experience, I think that’s terminology thrown around to excuse poor product development and … [Read more...]
8 things to know about ransomware
Ransomware attacks are more common than we think. Hackers are becoming more aggressive than before. When launched, ransomware encrypts your data and makes it unusable until you pay a ransom to hackers who may or may not release a key to your files. The basics of ransomware and eight ways to protect against it were presented this week during the radio program Air … [Read more...]
Sponsored Content – Only data security mitigates system breaches
Data breaches don’t happen quickly says Paul Hugenberg. They take weeks and months. Hackers are patient and spend all the time they need to get the data they want. They know 80 percent of your data is outside the view of existing controls. Applying proper classification to sensitive data can help you put proper controls around it to reduce risks. Source: InfoGPS Networks, … [Read more...]
Academic institutions called to lead change in veterinary technology
Dr. Little explores: additive manufacturing applications in healthcare, the disconnect between data and our healthcare system, a big milestone in artificial intelligence and a new series of blog posts on what DVMs can do to build the future he has presented in recent posts. Source: Exponential Vet, March 15, 2016. In some circles, academia is seen as the anti-thesis of … [Read more...]
GMO debate gets weirder
If you follow GMO discussions, you’ll enjoy John Phillips’ take on this controversy. His viewpoint clearly outlines the challenges inherent with advancing science. A few tongue-in-cheek references are worth a chuckle too. Source: Top Producer, March 2016. Any definition you can come up with to identify a GMO can be rapidly nullified because of new technology or because it … [Read more...]
Data kidnapping is real and disastrous
Data kidnapping is real and on the rise. Malicious ransomware can infect individual computers and networks when users click on deceptive links or websites, or open infected emails, often with good intentions. The result is permanently encrypted files rendered worthless without the code the kidnappers hold. Victims reported more than $18 million in ransomware-related losses … [Read more...]
Social media opens doors, helps clients
Social media presents exciting opportunities for veterinary clinics to get personal and let their culture shine. Their Facebook feeds, YouTube videos, and Instagram pics are often intimate make clients feel like a member of the family. Social media opens new doors for communication – and client services – by allowing clients to ask questions, voice concerns, provide feedback … [Read more...]
Dr. Little looks at robots, genetics and Uber
Adam Little, DVM, tracks technology developments and their potential in animal health. In this issue, he looks at technology and the pet industry, genetics and provides some thoughts on Uber. Source: Exponential Vet, Issue 9, March 1, 2016. This week, we have a great overview by The Atlantic on the Future of Pets, a look at how robotics are being deployed in the home and … [Read more...]
Stay ahead of new tech
Adam Little, DVM, tracks technology developments and their potential in animal health. 3-D printing is on his radar. AAHA also featured 3-D in the article below. Veterinary teams and companies that serve them will want to keep track of these advancements to be ready to apply the technologies when they’re ready for daily practice situations. Source: Exponential Vet, Issue 8, … [Read more...]
Free winter travel app is chillin’
If you travel across wintry landscapes, this app’s for you. Learn how the Winter Survival Kit smartphone app can help during risky winter driving conditions. Source: High Plains Journal, January 9, 2016. “The Winter Survival Kit app can be as critical as a physical winter survival kit if you find yourself stuck or stranded in severe winter weather conditions,” said Mary … [Read more...]
Animal health and technology intersect
Exponential Vet is the brainchild of Adam Little, DVM. Adam met with Animal Health Digest during NAVC to discuss his approach to the curation of articles focused to explore the intersection of animal health and technology. He is passionate about technology and his profession. AHD is proud to provide our subscribers a link to his bi-weekly Exponential Vet newsletter. Source: … [Read more...]
Use technology to manage business cards
If you return from a conference and were at least half-engaged, you brought back a stack of business cards. Follow-up is a challenge as we return to our regular jobs and catch up on work that piled up while we were gone. Alexandra Samuel shares her seven-step strategy for using social media to turn conference introductions into ongoing connections. Source: Harvard Business … [Read more...]
Young people moving away from social media
Thank you to the subscriber who sent this article. We may be seeing the next evolution in digital media. Young people were the first to use social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. They may now be the first to leave and move on to something new, explains Felicity Duncan, assistant professor of digital communication and social media with Cabrini College. This … [Read more...]
Livestock wearables now reality
The art of reading a cow is being augmented by actual measurements from wearable digital technology. Herdsmen with cellphone technology can monitor body temperatures, heat cycles, rumen conditions, GPS locations and more. Source: Modern Farmer, January 28, 2016. The market for wearable technology for animals is expected to grow from around $1 billion currently to $2.5 … [Read more...]
9 new pickups for 2016
If you are in animal health, trucks are part of discussions. Here’s a look at what’s available for 2016. Source: Beef, January 14, 2016. Today’s pickups give you jaw-dropping technology, stylish, comfortable interiors plus plenty of horsepower under the hood teamed with muscle in the powertrain to haul the livestock and get the job done. Whether it’s fixing fence, moving … [Read more...]
Ready to roast? Beef app helps.
Holiday events, traditions and gatherings frequently center on food. For this Midwesterner, this often meant special treats and recipes from grandmothers, aunts, uncles and other relatives. Certain foods never seemed to be prepared as well as elder relatives used to do. Often, those recipes disappeared with those relatives after they passed on. Beyond hamburgers and steaks, … [Read more...]