Top five most read posts in April 2022
- Pet owners unaware of vet technicians’ roles during vet visit. Link.
- Traditional recruiting is broken. 6 ways to reimagine it. Link.
- Asian longhorned ticks on the move. Link.
- Your customers buy benefits. Link.
- The 411 on fetch. Link.
Last week’s AHD Bulletin
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, April 28, 2022. Link.
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Looking for a well-behaved dog? Breed may not tell you much.
Source: The Washington Post, April 28, 2022. Link. Americans have as many stereotypes about dogs as there are distinct breeds . . . But a research paper published Thursday by scientists studying the link between genetics and dog behavior suggests our preconceived notions may be wrong.
K-State releases nine-part series on Livestock Risk Protection
Source: BEEF, May 2, 2022. Link.
Kansas State University has released as series designed for cow-calf producers, especially small and midsize operations, that may have limited experience with hedging. It provides a nine-part series and historic performance decision aid about price risk management considerations and strategies for cow-calf producers.
Experience, passion drive new AQHA executive vice president
Source: Cowgirl, May 3, 2022. Link. The American Quarter Horse industry is in growth mode, demonstrating year-over-year increases in key AQHA business initiatives, such as memberships, transfers and registrations. New EVP Karl Stressman will lead the Association’s staff plus work with a variety of passionate groups comprised of industry professionals and lifelong American Quarter Horse owners, breeders and competitors to ensure the Association is on a path for consistent growth and success.
Why do we shake hands?
Source: Trivia Genius, May 2021. Link. It’s popularly believed that the handshake grew out of a desire to show peaceful intentions. The handshake is not only about the lack of a weapon, but a physical act of connection between two people. It’s here to stay.