Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, December 4, 2025. Link.
Most read posts from December 4th AHD Bulletin –
- Beat seasonal depression before it arrives. Link.
- Barrel racing event in Waco, TX, epicenter of EHV-1/EHM outbreaks. Link.
- How cold is too cold? Link.
- Unused PTO: a red flag. Link.
- Stay informed without doomscrolling. Link.
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New culprit in mad cow disease uncovered?
Source: Feedstuffs, December 3, 2025. Link. Research shows prions may not be the only cause of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, offering new hope for prevention.
Rabies remains rare but highly dangerous: Here’s what pet owners should know
Source: AAHA Trends, September 26, 2025. Link. Discussing the very real and dangerous risks an unvaccinated pet faces is an important role exam by exam. With vaccine hesitancy becoming even more of a concern, it’s imperative that veterinary professionals understand the risks that rabies poses, what their responsibility is, and what to do in the event of a rabies exposure.
Parvo surge alarms veterinarians as dog owners catch anti-vaccine flu
Source: Consumer Affairs, December 8, 2025. Link. The parvo virus surge in Arizona echoes other recent outbreaks across the country and distemper is rising, too, writes James Hood. Noting zoonotic risks from pets in our beds, he says vaccination declines mirror troubling human anti-vax trends.
The 8 biggest dog food myths
Source: AKC, November 15, 2024. Link. Caroline Coile, PhD, offers a sampling of dog food myths that populate the internet and the actual truths behind them. Topics include allergies, dog food, digestive health, grain, lamb, pork, protein and eggs. The article includes a video from AKC Good Dog TV featuring Dr. Jen the Vet.
Winter manure spreading bans are in effect
Source: American Agriculturist, December 9, 2025. Link. Manure spreading rules during the colder months are as diverse as the states enforcing them. Chris Torres shares information on bans and restrictions that vary by state.
The wildest reasons pet retailers have heard for returns
Source: Pets+, December 4, 2025. Link. In the 2025 PETS+ Big Survey, retailers were asked to share the wildest reasons they’ve heard for a product return. The list of 67 will make you chuckle and likely scratch your head, too.