Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 8, 2026. Link.
Most read posts from October 8th AHD Bulletin –
- Diabetes care looks different in cats and dogs. Link.
- Rats identified as overlooked H5N1 link between birds, other animals. Link.
- Veterinary preventive care, a pricing paradox. Link.
- Malone: The seal of approval. Link.
- High nitrates confirmed across Upper Plains; ruminants may be at risk. Link.
Also see: Cockroach milk, Beware the toll booth, Tractor Supply Canine Care Report
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October 18-24, 2026: National Veterinary Technician Week
Source: NAVTA, Link. October 18th –24th will be celebrated as National Veterinary Technician Week. This year’s theme, “Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: Endless Compassion, Expert Care; Celebrating the Soul of Veterinary Medicine,” honors the essential role Credentialed Veterinary Technicians play in delivering skilled, compassionate care to animals, supporting clients, and strengthening the veterinary healthcare team.
The unexpected biosecurity risk hiding in your suitcase
Source: Farm Progress, October 8, 2026. Link. From clothing and footwear to food and livestock contact, international travelers need to take precautions to protect U.S. livestock; what comes home matters.
5 states with the most mosquitoes
Source: Daily Passport, April 22, 2026. Link. Bennett Kleinman shares five states with the most mosquitoes in 2026 using data from Terminix service calls plus several U.S. cities that are notable hot spots.
Studies link dairy cow personality traits to milk yields
Source: Dairy Reporter, October 7, 2026. Link. Could a cow’s personality be the key to higher milk yields? Short answer? Yes.
Dealing with net wrap
Source: BEEF, October 14, 2026. Link. The guidance still stands: remove all net wrap from hay bales—conventional or degradable—before feeding or grinding.
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