Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 5, 2023. Link.
Most read post(s) from the October 5th AHD Bulletin –
- Could one Walmart store change the entire pet industry? Link.
- Self-evaluation. Link.
- These habits can cut the risk of depression in half; study/recording. Link.
Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link.
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Study: Severe space weather is messing up bird migrations
Source: Space.com, October 9, 2023. Link. When flying at night, birds use Earth’s magnetic field for navigation. Because solar events disrupt the magnetic field as well as produce auroras birds have more difficulty navigating during them. Researchers also noticed increased rates of birds becoming lost during migration which known as migratory bird vagrancy.
Reasons a cat might attack an owner unprovoked
Source: PetMD, April 27, 2023. Link. Hannah Hart, DVM the most common reasons for a cat being aggressive toward a person. She says to be sure to rule out pain-induced aggression caused by an underlying health issue with a veterinarian.
Fall calf run: Best feedlot practices for new arrivals
Source: Drovers, October 6, 2023. Link. The first 14 days upon feedlot arrival are critical in calf development and set the performance trajectory of the calf for the remainder of the feeding period. The main goal at receiving is to help make the transition seamless, address any bovine respiratory disease concerns and improve upon the health of the calf.
Dealing with pushy people when you are a people-pleasing introvert
Source: Introvert Dear, October 4, 2023. Link. Emily Battmer shares five ways to deal with those pushy people that treat us like doormats. She says to trust your feelings, avoid self-deprecation and delay agreement versus being a pushover.
National Make A Dog’s Day 2023: When it is & ways to celebrate
Source: hepper blog, September 21, 2023. Link. October 22nd every year marks National Make A Dog’s Day. It is a special day for the goofy, four-legged creatures that enrich our lives with unconditional love.
