Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, September 17, 2026. Link.a
Most read posts from September 17th AHD Bulletin –
- Malone: Leadership’s dark side. Link.
- Stop saying SORRY for who you are. Link.
- High school science students introduced to Fear Free. Link.
- Cat health care and deworming barn cats. Link.
- Credentials got you into the room; what about the next 90 seconds? Link.
Also: DOL; mealtime/travel comp; Sept 14th IBPSA Fast Bites; CatsOnly clinic opens
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A raccoon boot camp in Mississippi teaches abandoned kits survival skills
Source: AP, September 21, 2026. Link. (includes video) Muddy, sweat-soaked and occasionally bloody, the dedicated staff at a Mississippi wildlife center are drill sergeants. And their soldiers? Baby raccoons.
When biology isn’t the problem: Understanding sources of in vivo variability
Source: The Scientist, September 17, 2026. Link. When results fail to replicate, researchers often scrutinize the biology first, but overlooked technical variables can also add costly and avoidable variation. Article was sponsored by Bio X Cell.
Toys for chickens
Source: Backyard Poultry, October 2022. Link. Professionals agree chickens need enrichment. Adding something novel can often help alleviate abnormal behaviors. In addition to providing treats and toys for chickens, backyard poultry caregivers can consider other categories including foraging, training, self-maintenance and environmental enrichment. Dust baths, mirrors and leafy vegetables are mentioned too.
What makes a dog food ‘premium’ to U.S. dog owners?
Source: PETFOOD Industry, September 18, 2026. Link. According to a recent survey, U.S. dog owners prefer premium dog foods, even if they have some unrealistic ideas of what constitutes ‘premium.’ Note the differences between surveys referenced.
Navigating the complex world of groundwater law
Source: Kansas Farmer, September 21, 2026. Link. U.S. farmers face a complex legal landscape when it comes to groundwater use. Understanding these regulations is no longer optional; it’s essential for protecting the farm to ensure long-term sustainability. Although surface water laws are relatively well established, groundwater presents unique challenges.
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