A study from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences detected DNA from Rickettsia typhi, the bacterium that causes flea-borne murine typhus, in cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) collected from domestic cats in the Rio Grande Valley, the southernmost point of Texas. This region consistently records some of the highest human murine typhus case … [Read more...]
Study: AI-powered camera system predicts nearly 95 percent of Thoroughbred foalings
Researchers in Japan say a combination of thermal imaging and artificial intelligence could eventually lower the burden of continuous surveillance during foaling season. The system, called Umamori, uses a thermal infrared camera paired with a conventional visible-light camera mounted above the mare’s stall instead of requiring a wearable sensor or an invasive device. The … [Read more...]
South Dakota cattle producers cope with ‘gut-wrenching’ losses from July heat wave
South Dakota cattle producers lost at least 2,000 head to heat stress last month. What made it lethal wasn't the daytime peak; it was consecutive days of heat and humidity with no wind and nights that never dropped. Griffin Cherry describes the effect on producers. Source: Griffin Cherry, LinkedIn, August 12, 2026. Link. Cattle don't die from the hottest hour of the day. … [Read more...]
Survey sheds light on small-scale swine farms
A University of Minnesota Center for Animal Health and Food Safety survey sought to understand more about the unique challenges and needs of small-scale pig farmers in California, Minnesota and Texas. The emphasis was on gaining an understanding of their pig health management and disease preparedness. Notably, less than 50 percent had a premises identification number, very … [Read more...]
PetSmart Charities launches Veterinary Fellowship Program
PetSmart Charities® launched The PetSmart Charities Veterinary Fellowship program on August 17. The investment is designed to cultivate leaders in community medicine through education, mentorship and long-term professional connection. This program is one part of PetSmart Charities' response to findings from the PetSmart Charities-Gallup State of Pet Care Study to invest … [Read more...]
Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards 2026
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute announced the winners of its annual Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, recognizing those who offer innovative programs, policies and initiatives to advance the human-animal bond and create a more pet-friendly society. Source: PR Newswire, Human Animal Bond Research Institute, August 13, 2026. Link. 2026 Honorees: Dogs on … [Read more...]
Leadership changes at Veterinary Virtual Care Association
The Veterinary Virtual Care Association announced the installation of Jessica May, BVetMed, as president of its board of directors, succeeding founding Board Chair Mark Cushing. May has served on the VVCA board of directors since 2022, where she chaired the Association's European Committee. Source: VVCA, August 13, 2026. Link. May will work alongside the Board of Directors, … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – August 20, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, August 13, 2026. Link. Most read posts from August 13th, 2026 AHD Bulletin – When pain changes more than movement. Link. Emotionally intelligent leaders consistently exhibit 6 habits. Link. Malone: AI in your hospital? Link. Role of the veterinary nurse in Spectrum of Care. Link. 7 ways … [Read more...]
Retailers’ wish list for SUPERZOO 2026
Retailers are on the hunt to find products that will help them stand out in their local markets at SUPERZOO 2026. Animal health pros can get a sense of where retailers expect to capture pet owners’ OTC spend by reviewing the list, such as new supplements, interactive toys and unique durables. Source: Pets+, August 10, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
CLiK™ Extra (dicyclanil topical suspension) Wound Spray receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced it has received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for CLiK Extra (dicyclanil topical suspension) wound spray for application on or around wounds to prevent infestations of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae (myiasis) in sheep, cattle, goats, swine and camelids, as well as captive … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – August 13, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, August 6, 2026. Link. þ Most read posts from August 6th, 2026 AHD Bulletin – The 23-hour horse: What confinement costs. Link. 30 studies show vegan dog and cat food generally well digested. Link. Summer pinkeye: A frustrating foe on pasture. Link. Malone: It’s the journey, not the destination. … [Read more...]
6 pet owner personas help segment dog and cat food, treat marketing
Understanding why pet owners choose one product over another may be as important as developing the product itself, writes Tim Wall, summarizing information presented by Anderson Conejo at the July Petfood Forum in Mexico. Conejo presented six distinct consumer personas with different motivations, shopping habits and decision-making processes derived from the proprietary Loop … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 3, 2026
In this week’s FastBites: Legislative updates: New York, Massachusetts, Colorado OraStrip coming soon Crisis care reminders PLUS book offer: Hairy Situations by IBPSA member Sonya Wilson; one of the first books on crisis management and disaster planning specifically written for the pet care industry <Link>. New Communications Schedule Fast Bites … [Read more...]
5 hard realities of managing the Asian longhorned tick
Complimentary The Asian longhorned tick is an emerging threat to cattle producers across the U.S., capable of spreading quickly and impacting herd health. In this Farm Journal TV exclusive, you'll learn what every producer should know about identifying the risk, recognizing early warning signs and implementing practical strategies to help protect your operation. Source: … [Read more...]
College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University welcomes first class
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University is preparing to open its doors and welcome the first class of students for orientation starting Thursday, August 6th, with classes beginning Wednesday, August 12th. Source: NEA Report, July 28, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
American Regent, Inc. Animal Health issues nationwide recall of two lots of Adequan® Canine and two lots of Adequan® I.M. due to visible glass fiber material in the product
American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots (25011 and 3369) of Adequan® Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots (24416 and 25265P) of Adequan® i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to the consumer level. The products are being recalled due to the presence of glass fibers found during … [Read more...]
Animal Health Institute announces its officers and executive committee
The Animal Health Institute's Board of Directors recently elected Jamie Brannan of Zoetis as board chair and Brad McCollum of Ceva as vice-chair for the 2026-28 term. Joseph N. Huff, president of Colorado Serum Company, was elected to another term as treasurer. Richard R. DeLuca Jr., executive vice president and president of Merck Animal Health, continues as immediate past … [Read more...]
Purdue Veterinary Medicine launches pet care app for Apple platforms
The new Purdue Vet Med Pro Tips app offers tutorials for care tasks like trimming nails, cleaning ears, bandaging wounds and administering medications. The app, created by Purdue veterinary professionals and designed for pet owners, is available for Apple Vision Pro, iPad and iPhone and offers step-by-step tutorials for providing at-home care to cats, dogs, horses and … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – August 6, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 30, 2026. Link. Most read posts from July 30th, 2026 AHD Bulletin – U.S. states grapple with workplace noncompetes. Link. NARMS Strategic Plan for 2026-2030. Link. Malone, Little leadership. Link. IBPSA Fast Bites – July 26, 2026. Link. Keeping small ruminants cool especially during the … [Read more...]
U.S. states grapple with workplace noncompetes
States continue a years-long trend in legislating workplace noncompetition agreements, for the most part placing limits on their use — some sweeping, some modest. Yet, a small but growing number adopt limits that apply to veterinarians. * Laws adopted this year in Washington and Utah free veterinarians from the employer restrictions, which prevent employees who leave their … [Read more...]
FDA releases NARMS Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
The newly released the NARMS Strategic Plan: 2026-2030 marks the 30th anniversary of the NARMS program. The plan is anchored in three themes that reflect a commitment to improve and expand antimicrobial resistance monitoring and data sharing, plus translate decades of surveillance data into actionable research and evidence-based policy. Source: Feedstuffs, July 24, 2026. … [Read more...]
Understanding Theileria (“TIE-leer-ee-uh” (thī-ˈlir-ē-ə)
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]