There is so much focus on the probing process, we are missing the opportunity for enormously powerful follow-up questions that demonstrate our genuine concern for our customers. Source: Veterinary Advantage, December 2022. … Continue Reading
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Nurses consistently ranked as America’s most trusted profession
By Kirk Augustine Source: TIME
Commentary Clarifying why nurses are trusted more than doctors, Angela Haupt’s article provides veterinarians and practice managers important realities to consider when empowering veterinary nurses and technicians. … Continue Reading

2026 Veterinary Inventory Manager Wage and Compensation Survey results
By AHD Curators Source: Veterinary Care Logistics
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, … Continue Reading

Pets are one of the most important relationships in people’s lives
By Kirk Augustine Source: Lillie&Lee
Complimentary – includes commercial content A new survey from Lillie&Lee called Pet Wellness Consumer Trends Report 2026 puts data behind what many already feel: the bond between people and their pets isn't just … Continue Reading

Agreement is about consensus. Alignment is about direction.
By AHD Curators Source: Doug Thorpe
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 … Continue Reading

Signed, but misunderstood: the employment contract problem HR must fix
By AHD Curators Source: HRD
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 … Continue Reading

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 … Continue Reading

How sleep shapes canine behavior
By Kirk Augustine Source: AAHA Trends
Understanding why sleep affects dog behavior starts with understanding how they actually sleep, writes Colette Kase, citing a recent literature review. She covers sleep’s effects on behavior, what good sleep looks like, … Continue Reading

What normal aging looks like in cats, when to worry
By AHD Curators Source: Catster
With the increasing focus on cat health and the need to educate cat owners evident, Dan Seymour’s article gives you a good start for prepping owners on senior cat care. Consider using it to set the stage for senior cat … Continue Reading

How exercise can change a dog’s core strength and fitness
By Kirk Augustine Source: Canine Health Foundation, Innovative Veterinary Care
Complimentary The muscles that support the spine play an important role in overall movement, stability, and performance in especially active dogs. Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR, and her team at the Penn Vet … Continue Reading

Dog poop is not fertilizer
By AHD Staff Source: Whole Dog Journal
Dog poop is not fertilizer. It is harmful to vegetation and likely contains harmful bacteria, parasites and pathogens that pose risks to people and other pets. The EPA classifies dog waste as a “nonpoint source pollutant,” … Continue Reading

Study: Horses may not consume enough salt, even with free-choice access
By Kirk Augustine Source: Colorado State University, Paulick Report
A new Colorado State University study provides experimental data finding that nine of the 16 horses studied failed to voluntarily consume enough salt to meet recommended sodium requirements. More than half of the horses in … Continue Reading

Headbutting gives goats brain damage
By AHD Curators Source: Science
It’s often assumed goats must be protected against head injury by the shape of their skull and strong neck muscles but a new study challenges that assumption. Researchers have found early signs of neurodegeneration in … Continue Reading

Cyber criminals hit Fairlife. Are your customers’ dairies next?
By Rick Purnell Source: Coca-Cola, Dairy Herd Management
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 … Continue Reading

Finding hidden fly breeding sites (video)
By AHD Staff Source: Bovine Veterinarian
Successful fly control starts long before producers reach for an insecticide, says David Prentice, DVM. “Fly populations are like icebergs. The flies that we’re actually seeing are only about 20 percent.” In this article, he … Continue Reading
