Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, January 23, 2024. Link.
Most read posts from January 23, 2025 AHD Bulletin
- Managing your stress. Link.
- Johne’s disease no longer just a dairy disease. Link.
- 200 weeks and counting . . . the bull run continues. Link.
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Wings, turf, pigskin, cheese and more . . . Farming’s Super Bowl impact
Source: FP Next, January 28, 2025. Link. From the 1.45 billion pounds of chicken wings consumed, the turf games are played on and even down to the footballs themselves, farmers and ranchers help make the gameday happen, says Whitney Haigwood. FP Next is powered by John Deere.
The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is AKC’s 202nd breed
Source: Pet Product News, January 2025. Link. Originally known as the Danish Pinscher, the Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a multipurpose, compact working dog originally known as a barnyard dog. They are coordinated, agile, very fast, low maintenance, versatile, love to work and enjoy a challenge.
Put down your phone, let your mind wander
Source: Greater Good Magazine, October 2022. Link. Study results suggest we rethink whipping out our cell phones every time we are waiting or bored. Instead, we might benefit from having a moment to think freely about whatever catches our fancy—and enjoy ourselves just as much.
Study finds lean red meat supports gut and heart health
Source: National Hog Farmer, January 24, 2025. Link. A study by Purdue University scientists reveals following a consistent dietary pattern that features lean red meat can contribute to gut microbiota balance and support cardiovascular health.
Polarization is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
Source: Fast Company, December 9, 2024. Link. Leaving 2023’s word authentic behind, polarization reflects scientific and metaphorical definitions. It’s most commonly used to mean “causing strong disagreement between opposing factions or groupings.”
