Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 26, 2023. Link.
Most read post(s) from the October 26th AHD Bulletin –
- The customer experience is the sales experience. Link.
- Body language. Link.
- How to know when it’s time to switch jobs. Link.
Placekeeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link.
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Inventory Ally named winner of Veterinary Innovation Summit Pitch Competition
Source: DVM 360, October 31, 2023. Link. Inventory Ally, a cloud software created to help veterinary professionals reduce inventory costs and streamline processes, won the 2023 Veterinary Innovation Summit (VIS) Pitch Competition. The company was awarded a $5,000 prize and free entry to the Startup Circle at VMX 2024. Nicole Clausen’s efforts with inventory management have been frequently referenced in Animal Health Digest <Link>.
The first and only injectable parasiticide to provide up to a full year of flea, tick protection for dogs approved in Australia
Source: MSD Animal Health a division of Merck & Co., Inc., May 1, 2023. Link. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has approved a novel injectable formulation of BRAVECTO® (fluralaner) for the treatment and prevention of flea (Ctenocephalides felis) infestations for 12 months, control of paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) for 12 months, control of brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) for 11 months and control of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD). BRAVECTO QUANTUM™ is indicated for use by or under the supervision of a veterinarian and for administration to dogs and puppies from six months of age.
5 pet food attributes trending in internet searches
Source: Petfood Industry, September 7, 2023. Link. Market researchers identified five keywords related to pet food attributes that appeared in more internet searches during the past year than in 2022. Many of these pet food marketing claims had to do with health and wellness for pets and sustainability for the planet, according to Nielen IQ data.
Face masks ward off Covid-19, so why are we still arguing about it?
Source: New Scientist, October 31, 2023. Link. (paywall) A review of the studies done so far has concluded that wearing masks really does help prevent the spread of covid-19.
Are you drinking too much coffee?
Source: Better Report, July 20, 2023. Link. The FDA recommends consuming no more than 400 mg of caffeine daily to avoid experiencing adverse side effects. 8 ounces of brewed coffee contains 95 mg of caffeine while 500ml of Diet Coke contains 64 mg. So 4 each cups of coffee or 6 each ½ liters of Diet Coke approaches the limits.
