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BUSINESS, TEAMS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Source: Human Resource Executive
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A new survey has bolstered the idea that one of the best ways to drive a positive employee experience is by helping employees strengthen their financial wellness, writes Tom Starner. However, the survey uncovered a clear disconnect between what employers believe they’re offering and what employees are experiencing:
- 95 percent of HR leaders are confident in their employee experiences
- 58 percent of employees are considering new job opportunities this year
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Source: AAHA NewStat
The proper path to improved retention depends on your practice and it may vary by employee role. Kristen Green Seymour applies the findings from AAHA’s “Stay, Please” study to three fictional practice examples. Her analyses are informative and worth studying regardless of your role in animal health. Attrition rates greater than 30 percent reduce veterinary services availability and add more cost to veterinary care.
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Source: Clinician's Brief
Jon Geller, DVM, DABVP, summarizes a survey study of United Kingdom veterinarian perceptions of the potential for veterinary prescription medication misuse or abuse in this article. Strict pharmacy controls, monitoring repeat prescription requests and pre-employment drug testing testing were the key takeaways to manage drug abuse and misuse.
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"Opioids, benzodiazepines, and gabapentin were reported most likely to be abused by clients, and opioids, benzodiazepines, and ketamine were reported most likely to be abused by staff.”
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Source: Harvard Business Review
It is not solely a matter of time, but a matter of energy to make it through busy work days and responsibilities, writes Rebecca Zucker. Creating several short micro-breaks throughout the day can help manage energy and maintain cognitive, emotional and even physical capacity.
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"Taking regular breaks is an essential part of managing energy to maintain sufficient capacity — not only to be productive, but also to prevent burnout, as well as be able to maintain healthy self-regulation of emotions and behaviors so we can have positive interactions with others.”
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LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Source: Axios
To lock in and truly listen is a hard skill to master. It starts with shifting our gaze from the phone — or mirror.
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"I cannot remember a single wish that she espoused that was truly for herself, other than to be with her people — and her greatest joy was in their happiness.”
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Source: Harvard Business Review, Introvert Dear
Introverts often give impressions that are seen as unfriendly or unwilling to make an effort. Kim Dresner shares her insights on what “friend” means to an introvert, its importance and how it shapes interactions.
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". . . introverts value quality over quantity, which might explain why we often struggle to fit into large friend groups.”
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Source: DVM360
Includes Commercial References
Student loan debt hovers over veterinary professionals and is an underlying element as new graduates come into the marketplace. CJ Burnett, CExP, proposes loan advisors need to deal with student loans as individualized and situational to help graduates manage them intentionally.
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". . . student loans are rarely going to be the financial cancer that they often are believed to be and when a veterinarian approaches them properly they can appreciate what their loans have done for them and not see them as an undue burden to their financial lives.”
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ANIMAL CARE SERVICES AND COMMUNITY
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Source: IBPSA
Pet business is resetting post Covid, Petco Love promoting vaccination during National Pet Vaccination Month, Global Pet Expo, guide to safe online transactions and more . . .
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Source: AAHA Trends, Animal Health Digest
International in scope, Fear Free methods are being adopted by veterinarians, veterinary technicians, groomers and trainers. One might say, Fear Free is a behavior modification program where people adjust to what makes animals comfortable in facilities retrofitted to reduce pets’ triggers and inherent fears. As such, Fear Free is a verb, denoting focused actions. As a noun, Fear Free is used to acknowledge people have been trained or certified to “practice” making the visit less stressful for the animals and consequently for the staff members.
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"One of the basic tenets of Fear Free is that people—including veterinary staff—are unintentionally scaring animals every single day in the ways they interact with them.”
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Source: PetGuide
Using an online questionnaire given to pet parents of mixed-breed and purebred dogs, researchers concluded that 72.5 percent of the dogs exhibited a behavior related to seven traits. Noise sensitivity was first, fearfulness second.
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Source: Interesting Facts
Inquiring minds wanted to know if food that fell on the floor and was there fewer than five seconds, was it still acceptable to eat. Under ideal conditions . . . maybe.
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"When in doubt, throw it out!”
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Source: Animals
COMMENTARY
We had to share this research paper. Something new? NO. Still, a published paper on the influences of social media groups discussing the health issues, real or perceived, that challenge brachycephalic dogs seems important to highlight. Misinformation continues to rule these narratives and emphasizes the need for professional education for pet owners.
Researchers assert the use of social media groups to solicit health information highlights the need for the accurate dissemination of health and breeding information across all dog breed media channels and the potential importance of engagement by suitable authorities in a way that is acceptable to the community.
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"Those involved in promoting pet health and owner education should consider how their owners may be utilizing social media groups and be aware of competing information sources which may not always support the message they are trying to disseminate.”
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Source: Frontiers in Veterinary, Pet Product News
Results from the first-of-its-kind peer-reviewed safety study of cannabidiol products in healthy dogs demonstrated hemp-derived cannabinoids are well tolerated in healthy dogs at a dose of 5mg/kg of body weight per day and do not pose a significant risk to dogs in long-term use.
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"The results of the <published> study indicate that CBD, CBD + CBG and CBD + CBDA at the ratios and doses utilized were well tolerated when healthy male and female beagles were dosed for 90 consecutive days.”
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Source: Vet Practice
Dogs with epilepsy exhibit distinct alterations in trace elements and heavy metal levels in their blood and fur compared with healthy counterparts according to findings from research being done by Sarah V. Rosendahl, DVM.
The results showed that dogs diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy had significantly higher levels of selenium and copper and lower levels of chromium in the blood or fur compared to healthy dogs.
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Source: Veterinary Journal 2024, Worms and Germs
Veterinarians see dogs with diarrhea much quicker than physicians see their patients with diarrhea and are conditioned to do something about it. The question though is, “Did the dog get better because of what we did or despite it?” writes Scott Weese, DVM.
Weese references a study in Veterinary Journal, 2024 and upcoming canine acute diarrhea antimicrobial use guidelines. The study questions whether or not antimicrobial and nutraceutical treatments for canine acute diarrhea treatments offer clinically relevant effects in dogs with mild or moderate disease or if they create adverse effects.
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"High certainty evidence showed that antimicrobial treatment did not have a clinically relevant effect on any outcome in dogs with mild or moderate disease . . . evidence was low for dogs with severe disease. Nutraceutical products did not show a clinically significant effect in shortening the duration of diarrhea . . . No adverse effects were reported in any of the studies"
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Source: petMD
Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO, explains how cat vision works, from the way they see the world to how it shapes their behavior. Like dogs, cats are red-green color blind. Their night vision is about 5.5 to 7 times better than humans in dim light but humans are more than 10 times better at detecting motion in daylight. Miller shares some signs of eye problems in cats owners may notice that indicate a veterinary visit is warranted.
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Source: Inverse
With warmer temperatures and increased daylight, homeowners get busy cleaning windows, washing decks, treating yards . . . generally freshening up their homes and yards. Those with pets need to be reminded many cleaning products contain chemicals that, in large enough amounts, can be toxic to humans and animals.
Veterinary toxicologists share what and how much can be damaging along with tips to prevent pets from unneeded exposure to toxins. The article is worth sharing on social media and in newsletters. Sharing information like this with local media can be beneficial and provide an opportunity for practice visibility.
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EQUINE, POULTRY, SMALL RUMINANTS, EXOTICS, WILDLIFE
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Source: The Horse
When a mare is not providing enough milk for her foal, owners can supplement with a milk replacer designed for horses, writes Clair Thunes, PhD. Plenty of early suckling is important so the mare can support the foal’s needs as she grows. If the issue is that the foal does not have much drive to nurse, a veterinarian will need to determine the cause.
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"Every species has a milk composition slightly different and unique to their needs . . . use a commercial milk replacer designed specifically for foals.”
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Source: The Horse
The debate continues about the validity of equine herpes virus vaccines despite consensus that vaccination is an important tool for reducing EHV-1 spread and the severity of clinical signs. Dr. Klaus Osterrieder shares the history, challenges and concerns about EHV-1.
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Source: The Washington Post
Where have all the emus gone? We have about a quarter as many as we did two decades ago. Llama and ostriches plunged even more precipitously. Classic farm animals are doing fine. Unconventional animals aren’t.
The analysis by Andrew Van Dam shows population maps, charts and the often shaky economics of these unconventional animal markets.
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"From 2002 to 2022, we lost 83 percent of our ostriches, 79 percent of our llamas, 74 percent of our emus and 63 percent of our elk.
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Source: Hobby Farms, Learn Poultry
A stroke of the obvious? Maybe . . . but backyard chicken raisers will appreciate this article from 20-year veteran Erin Snyder who shares tips on keeping the coop and accessories clean. Consider the article for social media, newletters or chicken enthusiast groups in your region.
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"Regularly cleaning the coop, run, waterers and feeders may seem like a lot of work, but it is one of the best ways to keep chickens healthy and happy.” – Erin Synder
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Source: Feedstuffs
Includes Commercial Content
This article explains the results of stressors on cows and a trio of negative effects including reduced feed intake, development of leaky gut and systemic inflammation. It offers perspective on proactively using additives to reduce stress effects.
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"To get the full benefits of additives, it is important to understand product-specific modes of action, as well as how best to combine different additives to get the most robust response in the cow.”
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Source: National Hog Farmer
Pig health is continually challenged and conditions vary from farm to farm. Multiple pathogens influence effective prevention strategies frustrating producers and veterinarians. To evaluate co-infections and their impact on farms and to better understand the consequences of pathogen challenges, a collaborative project of Iowa State University and Boehringer Ingelheim studied the dynamics of Lawsonia intracellularis.
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"It is important to recognize that disease and health are dynamic, depending upon interaction with multiple factors and other pathogens.”
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Source: Hoard's Dairyman
It is the most common disease in dairy cattle. Twenty percent to 40 percent of cows develop clinical mastitis each lactation. This article shares perspectives on mastitis treatment, choosing which cows to treat, culturing milk samples to determine the treatment pathway and economic considerations as presented by Pamela Ruegg, DVM, MPVM.
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"Mastitis remains costly on dairy farms, but when it does occur limit expenses by first making sure to treat cows that are going to benefit from it and recoup the losses of antibiotics and discarded milk.”
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Source: Pet Business
Purina’s charitable giving in 2023 focused on key areas that included connecting pets with youth to support mental health, and funding programs designed to keep people and pets together in times of crisis.
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Source: Hoard's Dairyman
There were 1,642 dairies that milked cows for the last time in 2023, bringing the number of dairy farms with a permit to sell milk in the United States to 26,290, a reduction of 5.9 percent of the nation’s dairy farms. Overall, herd size has grown 382 percent over the past 32 years keeping cow numbers relatively steady.
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Source: Feedstuffs
The FDA is proposing new regulations to provide animal drug sponsors with predictable requirements for the labeling of prescription and over-the-counter new animal drugs, as well as new animal drugs for use in animal feeds. This would provide a more consistent presentation of information on the safe and effective use of these new animal drugs.
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Source: Successful Farming
Under a new rule, food processors will be able to put “Product of USA” on packages of meat, poultry and egg products only if the animals were born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States. The new rule takes effect in 60 days. Compliance becomes mandatory on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 7, 2024. Link.
Most read post(s) from the March 7th AHD Bulletin –
- Data from 36 years: 20 dog breeds that attack people most. Link.
- Home delivery, autoship important offerings for veterinary clients. Link.
- 9 pet companies listed as fastest-growing U.S. private companies. Link.
AHD Archives for February 2024. Link. A quick way to scroll last months posts.
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Six ways to get more joy with your dog
Source: The Washington Post, March 9, 2024. Link. We asked dog experts for for tips on how to strengthen the bond between owners and their dogs. Here’s their advice.
4-H study documents the benefits of 4-H youth programming
Source: University of Missouri Extension, February 19, 2024. Link. MU Extension 4-H youth development specialists share positive benefits of your involvement in 4-H programming. The article shares selected and positive results from a national 4-H Replication and Reconnection Study which measures the effectiveness of 4-H youth development programs.
Goats were stuck in traffic. Dozens of strangers helped milk them.
Source: The Washington Post, March 13, 2024. Link. Jose Garcia was hauling a load of goats to his California dairy farm when he hit a huge snowstorm as he drove through Utah. Traffic was at a standstill.
The State of exercise
Source: AXIOS, March 11, 2024. Link. Many adults don’t put in the recommended 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise. Researchers studied the habits of persons wearing an Apple watch and identified the U.S. states where people get the most and the least exercise.
Federal approvals moving drone delivery fulfillment options forward
Source: The Wall Street Journal, March 8, 2024. Link. The FAA is developing rules to make drone delivery “routine, scalable and economically viable.” Industry experts say regulatory restraints will be lowered as communities grow more accustomed to airborne parcels zipping by homes.
The case against daylight saving, from a neurologist and sleep expert (videos)
Source: LiveScience, March 10, 2024. Link. Researchers are discovering that “springing ahead” each March is connected with serious negative health effects, including an uptick in heart attacks and teen sleep deprivation. In contrast, the fall transition back to standard time is not associated with these health effects writes Beth A. Malow, MD, MS.
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