Is influenza a greater concern to pigs and people in light of the Oct. 30 USDA announcement that H5N1 was detected for the first time ever in a pig from a backyard Oregon farm? If so, how? Andrew Bowman, DVM, one of the country’s top swine influenza experts [and AASV District 1 Director], joined The PORK Podcast […]
Category Archives: Human Health
Upcoming Support Groups: Veterinary Hope Foundation
With a mission of supporting mental health, the Veterinary Hope Foundation offers small group sessions for veterinary professionals. These groups provide a community to share common experiences as well as resources and information specific to the profession. During the six-week program, support groups of eight people meet online each week. Affinity groups are offered based […]
Invitation to Participate in Veterinarian Muscular Injury Research
Texas A&M Worker Health Center is inviting you to participate in a survey aimed at delving into the factors contributing to self-reported Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) symptoms among veterinarians. Your expertise and insights are invaluable to us as we seek to enhance the well-being and occupational health of veterinary professionals like yourself. The findings can also help […]
Masking or Not Masking for Flu?
Bidirectional transmission of influenza A virus between pigs and people is an on-going challenge faced by the swine industry and public health. The challenge arises from the unpredictability of swine influenza infections becoming zoonotic and, in some instances, turning into a human pandemic, as was the case in 2009 when the H1N1 influenza pandemic virus […]
Rural Mental Health Course Available
Free Online Course Helps Veterinarians, Ag Workers Look for Signs of Mental Health Issues Veterinarians and farm workers can learn about practical support strategies and resources to navigate mental health challenges in rural areas through a new, free online course. The course, titled “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America,” is offered through Cornell […]
Upcoming Support Groups: Veterinary Hope Foundation
With a mission of supporting mental health, the Veterinary Hope Foundation offers small group sessions for veterinary professionals. These groups provide a community to share common experiences as well as resources and information specific to the profession. During the six-week program, support groups of eight people meet online each week. Affinity groups are offered based […]
Invitation to Participate in Veterinarian Muscular Injury Research
Texas A&M Worker Health Center is inviting you to participate in a survey aimed at delving into the factors contributing to self-reported Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) symptoms among veterinarians. Your expertise and insights are invaluable to us as we seek to enhance the well-being and occupational health of veterinary professionals like yourself. The findings can also help […]
NIOSH develops wellbeing guide to address health care worker burnout
Addressing workplace policies and practices is the best way to reduce burnout and support health care workers’ wellbeing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently developed the “Impact Wellbeing Guide: Taking Action to Improve Healthcare Worker Wellbeing” as a way to […]
Burnout and Mental Wellbeing: How Do Food Animal Veterinarians Compare?
Burnout, fatigue, dissatisfaction and high suicide rates. Despite recent gloomy reports about the mental wellbeing of veterinarians, a new study shows veterinarians are generally more satisfied with their careers when compared to the general U.S. population, with 77% expressing extreme or moderate satisfaction. “We’re getting a glimpse that the reality of veterinary medicine is actually […]
Upcoming Support Groups: Veterinary Hope Foundation
With a mission of supporting mental health, the Veterinary Hope Foundation offers small group sessions for veterinary professionals. These groups provide a community to share common experiences as well as resources and information specific to the profession. During the six-week program, support groups of eight people meet online each week. Affinity groups are offered based […]