Unlock the four secrets to boosting practice profits
Unlocking the secrets to increasing your practice's profits is a crucial endeavor. In today's veterinary industry, the age-old wisdom of "working smarter, not harder" carries significant weight. Our field grapples with a range of challenges, from workforce shortages to rising inventory costs and escalating labor expenses. In the face of these formidable obstacles, a critical question arises: Can we navigate a path toward greater profitability?
Global Pork Crisis Alert: WOAH Warns Against Rushed Swine Fever Vaccines Amid Vietnam's Bold Export Plans!
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is sounding the alarm over the need for more extensive testing of African swine fever vaccines. This urgent call comes in response to Vietnam's upcoming plans to export vaccine doses worldwide, aimed at combating a disease that has been wreaking havoc on pig farms across the globe.
In a historic move, Vietnam greenlit two attenuated live-virus vaccines against this swine fever in July. This disease, while not harmful to humans, poses a significant threat to pigs and has repeatedly disrupted the global pork market—a sector valued at around $250 billion in 2022, according to Research and Markets. However, WOAH has raised concerns that AVAC Vietnam JSC, the manufacturer of one of these vaccines, hasn't provided enough data to international experts and organizations.
From Seafood to Saving Pets: Incredible $1 Million Transformation of Old Restaurant into 24/7 Animal Hospital!
A former restaurant in the bustling St. Johns Town Center is getting an extraordinary makeover. The Veterinary Emergency Group is pouring nearly $1.05 million into transforming a closed eatery into a state-of-the-art, round-the-clock emergency animal hospital.
Holiday Pet Spending Trends: A Deep Dive
The holiday season is synonymous with joy, festivities, and, for many, the spirit of giving extends to our beloved furry companions. In a trend that reflects the evolving dynamics of pet ownership, millennials, dubbed the "fur-baby-boom generation," are emerging as key players in the world of pet companionship. Surpassing other generations, 33% of U.S. households with pets are millennials, as revealed by the latest American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey.