Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, June 11, 2026. Link.
Most read posts from June 11, 2026 AHD Bulletin –
- The missing piece in most pet physical exams. Link.
- Hard or easy, it’s your choice. Link.
- Employee engagement sinks, workers struggle with digital distractions. Link.
- Dog daycare lepto outbreak in L.A. reveals broader public health risks. Link.
- Hot messaging helps keep livestock and pets cool. Link.
Also see: New World Screwworm; Walter’s tough conversations; Smart mosquitoes.
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USDA to restore grazing on National Forest lands
Source: AgriMarketing, June 15, 2026. Link. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the distribution of a comprehensive directive to all U.S. Forest Service employees from the Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. These actions advance implementation of the Advancing Grazing on Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management Lands Memorandum of Understanding and the USDA-Department of the Interior Grazing Action Plan, delivering on the President’s commitment to strengthen American ranching, restore multiple-use management on federal lands, and combat regulatory lawfare against producers.
Californian is infected with rare tick-borne illness. What to know about the deadly bacteria
Source: The Los Angeles Times, June 15, 2026. Link. A Northern Californian has been confirmed as the fourth-ever person diagnosed with a newly recognized and rare tick-borne disease that causes symptoms similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
How to keep your cat cool, comfortable and happy this summer
Source: Pets Magazine, June 15, 2026. Link. The ‘Kat Lady’ Katie Gwilt looks at the clever ways cats stay cool and comfortable during warmer weather, from secret snoozing spots to chilled treats and shaded hideaways. Share this one on social media or in newsletters.
These 3 shelter dogs won a makeover contest for their dramatic transformations
Source: The Washington Post, June 17, 2026. Link. When animal control officers found a dog abandoned in a cat carrier on a freezing night in New Jersey, rescuers could barely see the dog’s face. Her coat was so matted that rescuers couldn’t tell her sex or breed, and a veterinarian shaved a portion of fur just to reach the dog’s skin with a needle.
Want to be more patient? Try these 6 expert-backed tips.
Source: The Washington Post, June 13, 2026. Link. Many of us feel impatient more often than we’d like. Sitting stuck in traffic when you’re already 15 minutes late. Waiting in line when you need to grab lunch quickly before rushing back to work. Fuming while on an interminable hold with customer service.
Don’t do this at airport security: Common behaviors that draw attention
Source: Wandertrivia. Link. We all know not to pack dangerous or banned items, but there are more reasons than you might think that can raise a red flag. Check out 10 things to avoid so you can get through security smoothly.