The study found that the majority of medication errors occurred during the ordering and prescribing stages, mirroring trends seen in human healthcare. These findings underscore the potential benefits of adopting standardized medication error reporting and prevention strategies in veterinary settings. Such measures could significantly enhance patient safety and treatment outcomes in large animal veterinary practice.

Veterinary professionals are frequently confronted with the challenge of fatigue, a condition exacerbated by the unique demands of their profession. Long working hours are a primary contributor to this state of weariness. Veterinarians and their staff often endure extended periods of work, including irregular shifts, which disrupt normal sleep patterns and lead to a cumulative sleep deficit. To mitigate this, it is crucial to prioritize sleep by aiming for 7-9 hours per night and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, even on days off. Additionally, power naps during breaks can provide a much-needed energy boost.

Dairy industry professionals continuously work to ensure the highest possible welfare for dairy calves, including fine-tuning their housing to improve overall health, well-being, and performance. Two new studies in JDS Communications are illuminating our understanding of paired housing in the critical newborn and pre-weaned stages of dairy lives by showing that housing designed to facilitate early socialization can build behavior skills, shape calf personalities, and ultimately, set up animals for success in the herd.