The National Institute for Animal Agriculture Council of Animal Disease Issues and Emergency Management is hosting a webinar at 2:00 p.m. CDT on July 30 to explore the threat of NWS as a public threat. Dr. Anne Strailly, veterinary medical officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Dr. Sarah Speth, a board-certified preventive medicine veterinarian, will be the key … [Read more...]
MWI Animal Health bolsters technology solutions, adds Furscription
Furscription offers veterinarians access to secure, user-friendly software solutions and an electronic prescription management platform designed to improve and simplify the prescribing experience and support efficient access to prescription records. Source: MWI Animal Health, July 15, 2025. Link. Furscription will build upon our existing technology enabled solutions and … [Read more...]
MWI Animal Health to distribute Farmina Pet Foods’ VetLife line of therapeutic diets AHD Staff
Farmina Pet Foods has signed a national distribution agreement with MWI Animal Health to market and distribute Farmina’s VetLife line of therapeutic diets. Source: yahoo finance, July 22, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc. calls on Petspan to cease, desist promotion, sale of compounded rapamycin (Sirolimus) for HCM in cats
PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc., the parent company of TriviumVet, which holds sole conditional new animal drug approval from the FDA for Felycin®-CA1 (sirolimus delayed-release tablets) under its affiliated brand company Pegasus, issued a cease-and-desist demand letter to Petspan for falsely promoting a compounded version of rapamycin (synonymous with sirolimus) for the treatment … [Read more...]
FDA approves Merck’s northern fowl mite treatment for poultry
The FDA has approved Merck Animal Health’s EXZOLT™ (fluralaner oral solution), a parasiticide for chickens that treats and controls northern fowl mites (Ornithinyssus sylviarum) in production houses. Safe for laying hens and replacement chickens EXZOLT™ is a first-of-its-kind product which can be administered in drinking water. Source: FEEDSTUFFS, July 18, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – July 23, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 17, 2025. Link. Most read posts from July 17, 2025 AHD Bulletin – ½ of moms in sandwich generation left jobs due to caregiving roles. Link. Above all else, Integrity. Link. Longhorned ticks here to stay. Let’s review. Link. Applying the kitten checklist. Link. Cat panting. A concern or not? … [Read more...]
IMPORTANT! Animal health references missing in World Health Organization’s pandemic agreement
Viruses jumping from animals to humans are increasing around five percent annually, meaning these pathogens are forecast to cause four times the number of spillover events in 2050 than in 2020, according to article authors Carel du Marchie Sarvaas and John de Jong. Zoonotic disease incidence represents 60 percent of infectious diseases in humans. Although much of the world … [Read more...]
2nd Catalyst report exposes emotional, operational barriers to $20 billion feline opportunity
The Feline Market Insights Report Volume II goes beyond market sizing to deliver actionable insights to veterinary and business stakeholders on the emotional, behavioral and operational forces shaping the future of feline care. The results identify the demand for feline care is there and important. But, many veterinarians are not adequately prepared to address the unique needs … [Read more...]
Half of moms in the sandwich generation say they’ve left jobs due to caregiving roles
A May 29 report from Motherly and the University of Phoenix Career Institute reveals the challenges employers face to support and retain mothers. Two-thirds of women with dual caregiving responsibilities said the benefits offered by their employer aren’t enough to meet the needs of their adult caregiving responsibilities, and 68 percent said the same about childcare. Source: … [Read more...]
Tips for preventing ear infections in dogs after swimming
A summer outing at the lake or beach is fun for pets and their people. Many dogs enjoy swimming in backyard pools as well. But those romps often result in swimmer’s ear problems or otitis externa. This Dogster article shares the importance of getting dogs’ ears dry and protected from potential infections. It also offers tips on avoiding infections caused by swimming. Source: … [Read more...]
Mexican Border closed again, New World screwworm comes within 370 miles of the U.S.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins shut down cattle, bison and equine trade at the U.S. Mexico border due to new northward detection of the New World screwworm in Mexico. Source: Bovine Veterinarian, July 10, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pet Insurance to host Krypto the Superdog look-alike contest in honor of the new DC Studios Film, SUPERMAN
"The Krypto Look-Alike Contest is our way of spotlighting the hero inside every pet. Whether your dog looks exactly like Krypto or simply channels his super-energy—no matter their size or breed—this contest celebrates the amazing role pets play as our everyday heroes,” said Matt Sherman, Pumpkin CMO. Source: PR Newswire, July 14, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
WaldoPet unveils AI-driven pet health ecosystem
WaldoPet launched its integrated, next-generation monitoring ecosystem and AI-driven analytics this week. The suite of tools is designed to help revolutionize veterinary care and pet wellness by offering real-time, intelligent health tracking across clinic and home environments. “Veterinary medicine is shifting from reactive to predictive. Our platform enables that shift. … [Read more...]
Texas flash floods add to growing disasters list, concerns
Commentary We should appreciate the people working to secure lives and property in Texas following the rampant flooding of the Guadalope River. Opportunists may use events like this to advance agendas on global warming or budget cuts. Instead, we were moved to consider the cumulative effect of disasters and the resulting economic burdens on the individuals and businesses … [Read more...]
Elanco receives USDA approval for TruCan™ Ultra CIV H3N2/H3N8 (Canine Influenza Vaccine)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved TruCan™ Ultra CIV H3N2/H3N8, a canine influenza vaccine designed to provide broad respiratory disease protection. The approval of this CIV vaccine completes Elanco’s Tru Portfolio of comfortable and convenient combination vaccines made with PureFil™ Technology, an exclusive process for creating highly purified vaccines designed to … [Read more...]
Stop PI calves before they start: 2 key tips
Commentary and Sponsored Content PI calves are animals that become infected with bovine viral diarrhea virus in utero. For more than 40 years, our industry has worked to reduce or eliminate BVDV. Wayne Bechtel’s article shared here is a stark reminder that animal health pros must keep working to educate every producer on the importance of biosecurity and proper … [Read more...]
Statistics about the horse industry
Frank Lessiter will help you bone up on U.S. horse data with these statistics from the American Horse Council, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports and other sources. He notes it’s important for equine owners and veterinarians to stay abreast of industry trends, especially considering the increasing scrutiny of equine sports. Source: American Farriers Journal, … [Read more...]
The feline factor: gaps, opportunities and paradigm shifts
Commentary: article includes commercial references If you skimmed Graham Garrison’s article and you believe in helping develop the feline veterinary business, it is worth another read or two. This would be a fun article to discuss and workshop with a veterinary team. It’s more than a 10-minute read, so we asked CoPilot to create a summary page as an experiment. Source: … [Read more...]
Are Gen-Z workers oversharing in the office? What to do about it.
Gen-Z staff might be oversharing personal information at work, reports Kit Eaton. He shares a report from Business Insider that shows a Gen-Z trend indicating they feel free to communicate in depth on topics that are more personal than professional, including health or mental health issues. Source: Inc., June 26, 2025. Link. Social mores change, even at work, so with this … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 7, 2025
Dog elected as mayor, boarding is option for dogs with sound reactivity*, blue-green algae warnings, Pet Sustainability Coalition seeking to remove 125 tons of plastic from environment in July and more . . . Source: IBPSA, July 7, 2025. Link. Note the digital marketing strategies webinar on July 16th. *INSIGHTS: Beyond July 4th festivities, boarding facilities can provide … [Read more...]
Poor hiring practices are alienating Gen Z talent
Streamlined, respectful hiring is no longer a nice-to-have. It's essential if companies want to compete for fresh talent, shares Michael Baynes. Every hiring stage is an opportunity to build trust or lose it. Clear job descriptions with salary ranges, human outreach and thoughtful automated updates are no longer luxuries. Source: ebn, June 6, 2025. Link. A vague listing, … [Read more...]
Take a lesson from Costco
Commentary Jake Rossen shares that the checking of receipts when exiting Costco isn’t to identify potential thieves. It’s to make sure that Costco isn’t picking the pockets of its customers. A reverse situation has been discussed ad infinitum in veterinary hospitals. Products or charges get missed between the exam room, lab area and front desk. It is important for team … [Read more...]
Riding along with the volunteers rescuing pets from the Guadalupe Flood
Hours after the Guadalupe River receded, a brown pit bull named Hulk, whose family and half of their riverside house were swept away by the July 4 flooding, returned to the wreckage of his home. He settled atop a torn-up floorboard, turned up his nose, and sniffed the air. Source: Texas Monthly, July 7, 2025. Link. Kerrville and Austin Pets Alive have rescued many dogs and … [Read more...]
WOAH urges investment in vaccines as defense against growing disease threats
Commentary Before you say, “well, duh” or “it’s a global issue” or “we diligently promote vaccination,” take a few moments to read this article and skim the World Organization for Animal Health report. You’ll likely find some convincing facts to share the next time you encounter vaccine hesitancy. It warns that infectious diseases are spreading into new territories, placing … [Read more...]
New video series targets foreign animal disease preparedness (video)
A new video series from the University of Vermont covers important topics for farm producers and industry allies about foreign animal disease preparedness and response. The 11 animated videos cover topics that are important for anyone involved in animal agriculture to understand. They combine science-based knowledge about disease spread with practical answers on how to … [Read more...]
No colic, but a mechanic might be required for laminitis
Boasting the combined attributes of a horse, a mountain lion and a motorcycle, the Kawasaki Corleo concept <Link> was unveiled at the Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. The Corleo is positioned as a revolutionary off-road personal mobility vehicle; a rideable robot propelled by four legs and powered by a hydrogen-fueled engine. If intrigued, be sure to watch the computer-generated … [Read more...]
Daily water requirements for cats
Commercial Content Links Included Lorna Whittemore, BVMS, MRCVS, shares facts about cats and their water requirements in this article. She includes how long felines can survive without water and how much water they need per day. The article includes a chart worth sharing in newsletters or social media. Source: Catster, June 24, 2025. Link. Felines require around 3.5 to … [Read more...]
Gallant’s rebranding reflects regenerative medicine mission
Complimentary Commercial Content Gallant’s recent LinkedIn post about its rebranding caught our attention <Link>. The company focuses on regenerative medicine for everyday use designed to reduce inflammation and support the body’s natural healing process. Reviewing the website, we found the recent study results linked below. The new study examined how small animal … [Read more...]
New York judge says a dog is now legally a member of the family
Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Aaron Maslow declared that dogs are no longer just property in the eyes of the law, but rather “immediate family.” The decision, however, is limited to cases where a dog is struck while being walked on a leash. Source: TimeOut, June 23, 2025. Link. … [Read more...]
Elanco’s Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody FDA-approved as a preventive measure
Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody is the first and only U.S. Department of Agriculture conditionally approved treatment to target parvo. The USDA has now approved the use of CPMA for passive immunity (i.e., prophylactic treatment) to prevent parvo infection in puppies exposed to the virus, expanding the potential to protect dogs from this devastating disease. Source: … [Read more...]