March 2020 – the month when the coronavirus feces hit the fan. Animal health pros faced the challenges and worked hard to mitigate risks while learning what changes the next day would bring. Defining essential versus non-essential was necessary to facilitate prevention of coronavirus transfer. Work-from-home mandates literally ground some businesses to a halt, forcing high internet use and taxing supply chains as never before.
Our questions remain unanswered while we wait on the scientific community to better define options. There is no quick fix. In the meantime, we must adapt to accept a next normal.
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” —Victor Frankl
Source: Animal Health Digest, March 2020. Link. All March 2020 posts.
- Ferrets, cats, some dogs susceptible to COVID-19 infections, WormsandGerms Blog, March 31, 2020. AHD Link.
- Fomite control: you, me, us, them, plus where they have been, Virox, WormsandGerms Blog, March 24, 2020. AHD Link.
- Adjust inventory to account for supply chain disruptions, Animal Health Digest, March 17, 2020. AHD Link.
- EPA expands COVID-19 disinfectant list, Pork, March 18, 2020. AHD Link.
- Train the whole team on dentistry, oral care, NAVC Spark, Today’s Veterinary Business, March 17, 2020. AHD Link.
INSIGHTS: I’m reminded of the guidance we give our children about crossing the street, “Stop, look both ways and listen.” It is good guidance for the ongoing pandemic. At the same time, we must raise our chins to plots courses from next normal to next normal.