Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 2, 2023. Link.
Most read post(s) from March 2nd AHD Bulletin –
Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link.
10 most popular articles of 2022 from HBR’s Working Knowledge
Source: HBR Working Knowledge, December 19, 2022. Link. Two intense years of pandemic distancing and disruption gave way to another sort of distress in 2022 . . . a year of soul searching, burnout, and quiet quitting. And yet, despite all these challenges, many leaders were determined to move forward, prioritizing digital transformation, racial equity, and collaboration.
Study finds possible emissions solution in kangaroo feces
Source: Feed Strategy, February 28, 2023. Link. A particular blend of bacteria found in the hindgut of kangaroos could provide a long-lasting solution to methane emissions from cattle, according to a new study out of Washington State University.
There are guard dogs. Then there are $150,000 ‘canine bodyguards’
Source: Los Angeles Times, March 3, 2023. Link. For a growing number of L.A.’s wealthiest residents, high-tech cameras and smart alarm systems no longer provide adequate security. They’re opting for a more low-tech form of protection that’s been around since ancient times: dogs.
The 5 most popular hamster species kept as pets
Source: The Spruce Pets, February 28, 2023. Link. Pet hamsters range from 2 to 7 inches long and have short tails, small eyes, and fur in black, brown, gray, white, yellow, or red. There are 24 hamster species, however, five are the most commonly kept as pets.
Stopping dogs from door darting
Source: Whole Dog Journal, February 17, 2023. Link. Stephanie Colman shares some way to prevent dogs from bursting out the door and not wanting to come back.
Grazing goats work to prevent fires in San Francisco
Source: AXIOS, March 6, 2023. Link. San Francisco’s school district has recently turned to City Grazing to help with its fire prevention efforts. Goat grazing is one of the easiest ways to address the overgrowth that can lead to fires, as goats can eat weeds and a range of invasive brush that other animals cannot.