September 28th is World Rabies Day for 2026. It reinforces the importance of a One Health approach, recognizing the connection between human, animal, and environmental health. Rabies elimination strategies rely heavily on working together for dog vaccination campaigns, community education, and rapid response to potential exposures. Source: World Health Organization, … [Read more...]
IBPSA Pet Care Pro – September 2026
Highlights in this edition: How to weather disruptions in pet care services. Link. Survey request: Essential Oils in Pet Care: Survey deadline is October 5th Resource: Glossary of health care and health insurance terms <Link> Series continues: The Pet Industry Leaderboard: Benchmarks and Actionable Business Strategies. FREE for IBPSA Members, PocketSuite … [Read more...]
Free webinar: The Emotional Side of Behavior
Complimentary Join PACCC on Tuesday, September 29th, for The Emotional Side of Behavior with Jamie Engerdahl, CPACP, FFCP, owner of Kinder Canine Coaching and former PACCC board member. She will explore how understanding a dog's emotions can help pet care professionals respond with care and build trust. Get a practical look at recognizing fear, stress and anxiety, and how we … [Read more...]
FFA: Growing the future
Modern FFA programs are framing agriculture in familiar urban and suburban environments, writes Kristy Meyer. Students learn that agricultural careers can exist in stadiums, parks, school districts, golf courses, universities and professional sports facilities, in addition to traditional farm and ranch settings. Source: AgriLife, October 2026. Link. Leadership in FFA does … [Read more...]
Pet loss goes unacknowledged for many owners, survey finds
Includes commercial reference Many pet owners receive little acknowledgment after their animal dies, even though that is the support they most want. A recent survey found that 1,139 U.S. adults who had experienced a pet loss received less support than those who had experienced a loss of a person across every category measured. For veterinary practices, the results expose … [Read more...]
BioSphere Essentials: Enzymes in animal nutrition. From mode of action to impact.
Discover how enzymes interact with specific substrates, how conditions within the digestive system influence their activity, and how differences between animals, diets and production systems can shape their impact during this Novonesis webinar at 4:00 p.m. CDT on September 30th. (Check your time zone against Copenhagen time.) How enzymes work and why substrate specificity … [Read more...]
Cat owners asked to complete hairball survey
This survey request is an opportunity to communicate with cat owners without promoting in-clinic visits or preventative health topics. Simply share it with your cat owner contacts. Source: Worms and Germs, September 23, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
Fall foresight: Seasonal preventive horse care
Nancy S. Loving, DVM, urges horse owners to prepare for cooler days ahead. She reviews steps to prepare the barn and meet horses’ needs before the weather turns bad. This includes completing a preventive care checklist that covers vaccines, worming, body condition scoring and hoof care. Commentary Nearly every animal owner study we see identifies communication from … [Read more...]
Low-cost swine trailer wash and disinfection produced positive results
Commentary It is important to see the study results here in their context. Some abbreviated wash and disinfection is better than nothing The study focused on winter freezing conditions Only PEDv and Delta Co-V were detected; not PRRS or TGE The gold standard is to wash and disinfect a trailer, then dry it at 160°F and maintain that temperature for 10 … [Read more...]
Names in the news
IDEXX Laboratories has acquired veterinary AI software company CoVet. Link. Patterson Veterinary launches Atlas AI assistant for practices. Link. Girl Scouts of the USA adds Patch Pals™ for dogs to cookie lineup. Link. The Farmer's Dog® becomes the NFL’s first Official Pet Food Partner. Link. Instinct Science announces Attending, a first-of-its-kind clinical AI … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – September 24, 2026
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, September 17, 2026. Link.a Most read posts from September 17th AHD Bulletin – Malone: Leadership’s dark side. Link. Stop saying SORRY for who you are. Link. High school science students introduced to Fear Free. Link. Cat health care and deworming barn cats. Link. Credentials got you into the … [Read more...]
Credentials got you into the room. Will they get you through the next 90 seconds?
In his latest dive into what are innate challenges in veterinary medicine, Gershon L Alaluf, DVM, DBA, MBA shares more, much more, to consider when interacting with today’s digitally enabled clients. Now, be honest with yourself, “Don’t you check the internet when pricing a new car, widescreen TV, car repair or vacation rental?” In August, a survey of 15,428 adults across … [Read more...]
DOL clarifies when travel during meal periods is not compensable
Commentary Veterinary nurse, “So do I get paid for the hour I spent at the lunch-n-learn at the restaurant down the street?” While this report may open a veritable can of worms, it may address some questions about how employees are paid for in-house breaks, off-site lunches and lunch-n-learns. At minimum, double-check employee handbooks to be sure there is … [Read more...]
CatsOnly clinic opens in Aurora, Colorado to positive reviews, expectations
Congratulations and kudos to the CatsOnly.vet team who, over the past months have built anticipation, interest and curiosity. Of all the various posts we reviewed, Ken Lambrecht, DVM, captured the excitement of the event admirably along with expectations for success. “Founders Craig S. Wallace, Scott Maloney, Kristin Wuhrman, Jason Epstein and Alex Emerson have done their … [Read more...]
Leadership’s dark side
There is a darker side of the leadership perspective that is rarely discussed. The same strengths that attract others can become weaknesses that repel followers. Many leadership skills are amazing at their best, but at their worst, they can be painful and damage teams. Source: LinkedIn, September 8, 2026. Link. Any strength overused, on a bad day, becomes a … [Read more...]
I’m sorry! Apologizing before even knowing what for
Guilty as charged. Sorry! The word falls out of our mouths so quickly, so smoothly and most of the time it is not needed. It’s a reflex that is not sorting out what actually warrants an apology. It is running on autopilot, apologizing for YOU. The ego runs this because a pre-apologized presence cannot fail as loudly, asserts the author. The truth is the reflex is not … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 14, 2026
This week’s FastBites provides updates for members including: Upcoming October launch of a new Learning Management System called GZLearn. Gallagher's insurance concierge services for U.S. members Ticket reminder for the IBBY Award Celebration at the CANIS Conference Source: IBPSA, September 14, 2026. Link. Survey results from Suburu-commissioned Talker Research … [Read more...]
CatCon 2026 comes to Pasadena October 10th and 11th
CatCon is a cat-centric, pop culture global event scheduled to take place in Pasadena, California, October 10th and 11th. It is dedicated to all things feline, with a community of cat lovers that spans the globe. Part expo, part symposium, CatCon engages, educates and entertains thousands of fans, featuring the latest in groundbreaking products and ideas for cats and their … [Read more...]
High school science students introduced to Fear Free
From everyday interactions with classroom animals to exploring future careers in animal care, a high school animal science teacher uses Fear Free education to help bring a more thoughtful approach to animal wellbeing into the classroom. Note how Ms. Carberry integrated the Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification into her curriculum. Source: Fear Free LLC., LinkedIn, September … [Read more...]
Virtual coworking equine session groups growing into a professional community
Building from a four-person Google Meet group that grew into more than 1,000 members on Facebook, Women in Equine’s membership spans countries, riding disciplines, students, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs and early-career professionals. Founded by Jillian Blades-Rice, the network of horsewomen has enjoyed the opportunity to connect and grow their careers and businesses … [Read more...]
Pasture, rangeland, forage insurance: Trends, takeaways, and sign-up
Buying precipitation insurance for hay production on sub-irrigated meadows and irrigated perennial forages often doesn’t come to mind for many producers. Still, producers will value veterinary teams, nutritionists and suppliers who can share a basic understanding of how Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance works. PRF insurance offers the option to help offset the risk of … [Read more...]
Rood & Riddle announces partnership with Equine Care Group
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and Equine Care Group announced a long-term strategic partnership September 9th. It will create new opportunities for clinical collaboration, veterinary education, research and innovation while preserving Rood & Riddle’s identity, leadership, culture and clinical autonomy. Source: Paulick Report, September 9, 2026. Link. By connecting … [Read more...]
59th World Dairy Expo taking shape in Madison, Wisconsin
More than 50,000 people are expected to attend this year’s World Dairy Expo. The theme is “Opening New Doors for Dairy.” Youth contests begin on September 26th, followed by the Dairy Cattle Show running from September 27th through October 2nd. More than 450 exhibitors and 225 sponsors anchor the trade show and education sessions September 29th through October 2nd. Source: … [Read more...]
Stem cell advances bring lab-grown steaks a bite closer
Researchers have developed a new technique to create meat-like tissue using cow embryonic stem cells, which can differentiate into a wide range of tissue types indefinitely, and have shown that these cells can be directed to form complex tissues. These contained nerve, blood vessel, and muscle cells. The discovery, the authors write, is a “milestone toward self-organizing beef … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – September 17, 2026
Most read posts from September 10th AHD Bulletin – Vertical integration is driving up patient costs, study finds. Link. Minimize costs by maximizing value. Link. The obedience fallacy. Link. We’re all talking less. That’s not good. Link. The late-game respiratory disease that’s costing feedlots big money. Also see: Good Rx saves on pet prescriptions, … [Read more...]
GoodRx Companion now helps families receive savings on pet prescriptions
A new $24.99 monthly plan from GoodRx includes a primary member and up to four dependents, including children, adults, and pets. More than 250 generic medications are available for free along with savings on dental, vision, lab and imaging services. Source: GoodRx, September 3, 2026. Link. … [Read more...]
Vertical integration is driving up patient costs, study finds
This healthcare article is interesting in light of the ongoing debates surrounding veterinary access, costs and ownership. Despite differences in care delivery models, it is likely that high healthcare costs are extrapolated to anticipated veterinary cost perceptions. Over the past decade, the number of doctors working for hospitals rather than in private practice has more … [Read more...]
Minimize costs by maximizing value
An effective lunch-and-learn event can increase productivity and financials for sales teams. Consider a parallel “open house” approach to explain the value of your services to clients and prospects. It can produce the same results. Source: Veterinary Advantage, October 2023. Link. Time is an ingredient best used judiciously. Just as diners would be displeased with an … [Read more...]
It’s not just Gen-Z. We’re all talking less. That’s not good.
We’re talking much less than we did a few years ago, especially those younger than 25. A July analysis in Perspectives on Psychological Science covered more than 2,000 people and found daily speech dropped by about 300 words a year, a 28 percent decline from 2005 to 2019. Valeria Pfeifer, assistant professor at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, called it a “big and … [Read more...]
Compliance is not the same as ownership
Chris Williams is increasingly convinced that many of the issues we call training problems aren’t training problems at all. Sometimes people know exactly what they’re supposed to do. What they haven’t developed is a sense of ownership over what happens next. We will never write enough procedures to cover every situation. Eventually, someone has to exercise judgment, says … [Read more...]