Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, May 8, 2025. Link.
Most read posts from May 8, 2025 AHD Bulletin –
- Three 3 rules of three for successful communications. Link.
- New survey shows horse owners underestimate disease risks. Link.
- Your brand. Link.
- Mental health considerations for cats. Link.
- Hay, forage outlook for 2025. Link.
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Black soldier fly’s role as food waste solution, animal feed
Source: Feedstuffs, May 7, 2025. Link. Black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) are well-suited to help address growing food waste issues. They offer another beneficial use as a protein-rich food source for small livestock or pets. The larva can be harvested and used as feed. Black soldier flies also remove pesticide and pharmaceutical residues, according to Purdue Researcher Laura L. Ingwell, PhD. Black soldier fly larvae are not to be confused with Darkling Beetle (Tenebrionids) larva that are well known as mealworms and frequently raised by ornithology, poultry and reptile enthusiasts <Link>.
Sleep procrastination: Why we rebel against sleep
Source: Psychology Today, April 7, 2025. Link. The tendency to put off sleep is often fueled by a) A desire for autonomy, b) Prioritizing short-term gain over long-term loss, c) Trapped in the paradox of sleep procrastination, d) Tired, yet wired, e) The dopamine dilemma, f) Out-of-sync circadian rhythms, g) The crash point, and h) Our chronotype.
What are the risks and benefits of a cold plunge?
Source: The Scientist, May 4, 2025. Link. Cold-water immersion enthusiasts tout its benefits for their health and well-being, but is it backed by scientific evidence? Danielle Gerhard, PhD, investigates beyond the hype in this article.
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