Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, September 14, 2023. Link.
Most read post(s) from the September 14th AHD Bulletin –
- Things that fit through a surgical mask. Link.
- Practical advice about heartworm preventative lapses. Link.
- Call to action: Educate the public about the cost of pet ownership. Link.
Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link.
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New data sheds light on the gender gap in physician burnout
Source: AMA, September 12, 2023. Link. Women physicians are experiencing burnout at higher rates than their male counterparts. Although job satisfaction scores are similar, for 2022, 57 percent of female respondents reported at least one symptom of burnout. Among male respondents, by contrast, 47 percent reported experiencing burnout.
Pet food inflation keeps trending positive
Source: PETFOOD Industry, September 14, 2023. Link. Pet food inflation in the U.S. year over year dropped nearly 2 percentage points in August 2023 from the month before, mirroring declines in human food.
Does the modern sow produce enough colostrum?
Source: National Hog Farmer, September 7, 2023. Link. Increasing litter size is problematic as it reduces colostrum consumption per piglet and increases the variation in colostrum consumption within a litter. Larger litters will not be of benefit unless there are sufficient nutrients to support additional piglets.
DVM 360® reveals 2023 top recommended veterinary products guide
Source: DVM 360®, August 18, 2023. Link. The 2nd annual Top Recommended Veterinary Products™ guide summarizes survey responses from 811 companion animal veterinarians and aims to help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing pet products. In this directory, products are organized by health section and in charts that show the percentage of veterinarians who recommend each product <Link>.
10 things that fill introverts with joy
Source: Introvert Dear, September 4, 2023. Link. Being around other people can quickly deplete an introvert’s energy. Jenna Taylor offers things that fill up introverts, not the things that deplete them.
