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by Mark Cushing | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
We’ve all jumped into 2025 as organizations execute plans carefully crafted over the past 6 months, a daunting but exiting conference schedule is about to kick off . . . and most of us wonder what issues will jump to the head of the line. The latter is my menu so... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
We’ve all been in this situation. You try to open a web browser, access your cloud-based PIMS, send an email and it just… spins. No traction, no movement, nothing. Then, from across the room, you hear a co-worker say, “Hey, I think the internet is down.” Cue the... read more
by Stith Keiser | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
In November 2024, the VHMA released survey results gleaned from asking hospital leaders “What keeps you up at night?” While answers ranged from decreasing client visits to profitability to the election, the top three concerns, by a wide margin, included: Reduced... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Every year, I’ve made New Year’s Resolutions, and every year, they’ve fallen apart well before February. Sound familiar? It’s not just us—resolutions fail for 80% of people, according to U.S. News & World Report. Most of us lose motivation just weeks into the year... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
As we enter January, and Veterinary conferences begin kicking off for 2025, I thought it would be helpful to provide some information on how Veterinary technicians can survive—and thrive—during conferences. Choosing a Conference First, let’s start with the most... read more
by Dr. Keith True | Jan 14, 2025 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Do Veterinarians Still Want to Own Practices? If you survey a classroom of first-year veterinary students about who hopes to own a clinic someday, you’ll likely see a forest of raised hands. Yet by graduation, that enthusiasm often wanes. According to recent AVMA... read more
by Shannon Nowak | Dec 10, 2024 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
In November 2024, Colorado voters passed Proposition 129, which has sparked intense debate within the veterinary community and beyond. The proposal outlines a new framework for veterinary professionals in the state and aims to create a new category of veterinary... read more
by William (Will) Lindus | Dec 10, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a buzzword making waves across various industries, including veterinary medicine. You might wonder: can AI help market your practice, streamline operations, or—most critically—protect your hospital’s data? The answer to these questions,... read more
by Stith Keiser | Dec 10, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
I get to wear two hats as a professional – a consultant through Blue Heron Consulting, and that of a private practice owner in my personal hospitals. As a consultant, I never thought I’d write today’s blog post – begging the question of whether hospital owners should... read more
by Catherine Haskins | Dec 10, 2024 | Other - Views, Views
As the holidays approach, it’s a season to celebrate, reflect, and connect with what matters most. Between gatherings with loved ones, cozy moments, and enjoying some well-earned downtime, this time of year offers a unique opportunity to take a gentle pause and look... read more
by Bruce L. Truman | Dec 10, 2024 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
The Veterinary industry is experiencing a surge of innovation, driven by a new wave of startups redefining animal healthcare. From cutting-edge diagnostics to telemedicine and AI-powered platforms, these emerging companies are leveraging technology to enhance the... read more
by Dr. Karen Felsted | Dec 10, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Many practices had a significant spike in veterinary visits during the pandemic, to the point where they were stretched thin in serving their current clients’ needs and stopped taking on new clients. That trend is now reversing; several reliable veterinary data... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Dec 10, 2024 | Other - Views, Views
Believe it or not, it’s the end of 2024. And since we’re in the last month of the year, this is an excellent time to address the state of your Animal Health career and where you want to take it in 2025. There are two main elements necessary for this annual practice.... read more
by Editor | Nov 28, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Farmer’s Guide The UK has achieved its lowest levels of multi-drug resistance (AMR) in animals since reporting began a decade ago, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Sales of critically important antibiotics for human health remain... read more
by Editor | Nov 28, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Seafood Source The shrimp-farming industry’s success hinges on greater inter-industry collaboration to meet rising consumer demands for traceability, sustainability, and animal welfare, according to a panel at the AquaExpo conference in Guayaquil,... read more
by Editor | Nov 27, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Agriland The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in Ireland is seeking a service provider to deliver training and advisory services in animal health and biosecurity for on-farm advisors. This initiative, part of the EU Rural Development... read more
by Editor | Nov 26, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: C & EN Researchers in California and Colorado are testing an innovative mosquito control method using ivermectin-coated birdseed to reduce mosquito populations and curb the spread of West Nile virus. Ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, paralyzes and kills... read more
by Mark Cushing | Nov 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
NAVC convened another HIVE pop-up event in Phoenix November 11-12. This conference focused on educational issues and opportunities for both veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians. It was an unusual gathering of leaders across the sector…unusual in its... read more
by Stacy Pursell | Nov 12, 2024 | Animal Health Industry - Views, Views
As an Animal Health recruiter and Veterinary recruiter for 27 years, I’ve thankfully accrued a considerable amount of knowledge and expertise about how a person can succeed in their career and reach their full professional potential. Part of reaching that potential is... read more
by Bruce L. Truman | Nov 12, 2024 | Veterinary Practice - Views, Views
Telehealth for human healthcare has been around for over 40 years (even longer if one went by the first reference in 1950), but it did not gain momentum until 2012, when the telemedicine market grew by 60%. In 1993, the American Telehealth Association (ATA) was... read more
