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The Immune System
If you raise livestock, you have hopefully, at some point, vaccinated them. But do you know the reason why veterinarians recommend that certain vaccines be given at certain times? Here is some insight into how the immune system works and the reasoning...Tags: Vaccines, Blood Cells, Diseases and Illnesses, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals
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For newborn animals, walking is only the beginning
Last week I was describing the instinctual first steps of the newborn. Usually, within an hour or so, the newborn calf is on its feet and ready to move. It is truly amazing that a calf, lamb or kid can stand and walk that quickly, but the truly amazing...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Health
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Key to sustaining achievement is avoiding burnout
Interpersonal EdgeQ. My job requires long hours, lots of stress, and social events with clients. Lately, I find myself chronically exhausted and catching every cold. Friends are always talking to me about taking care of myself. How do you balance that with a demanding...Tags: Cancer, Bird Flu, Daneen Skube, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Symptoms
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Finding the wisdom we need to survive
Robert KoehlerI'm far more interested in forgiveness than justice. I say this just to calm myself down after a morning of media overkill, so to speak. There are so many murdered mothers and children in the news, some with names and faces, so many just adding...Tags: U.S. Military, Robert Bales, Murder, Criminal Laws, Juvenile Delinquency
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Preventive vaccine was not necessarily risky
My Pet WorldQ: In November, my little dog, Beau, hurt his leg. I took him to the veterinarian for help and for grooming. While I was waiting in the exam room, I saw a promotion for a vaccine that would prevent my dog from getting sick after licking wild animal pee....Tags: Allergies, Science and Technology, Apple iTunes, Cardiologists, Heart Failure
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Officials seek source of Salmonella outbreak in 19 states
Federal and state health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak in 19 states and the District of Columbia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reports 90 people in 19 states and the District of Columbia have...
Tags: Sushi and Sashimi, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Food and Drug Administration, Salmonella Infection
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Generosity at its best
A difficult time in my family's life has finally improved with an operation made possible by a generous brother-in-law. On Jan. 31 my wife, Barbara, received a kidney at Allegheny General Hospital from her brother Randy Miller. Even though it has just...Tags: Diabetes, Medical Procedures and Tests, Dialysis, Health, Hospitals and Clinics
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Mild winters can spell trouble for farmers and cows
The exceptionally mild winter we have experienced this year, while nice, is not without challenges. Those of us who make our living outside do appreciate the mild temperatures, but we aren't very fond of mud. But as annoying as the mud is, the mild...Tags: Pneumonia, Vaccines, Farms, Diseases and Illnesses, Respiratory Disease
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Newt Gingrich even has a platform on pets
My Pet WorldWhile David Gregory poses foreign policy questions to the presidential candidates on "Meet the Press" and Chris Matthews queries hopefuls on economic issues, I'm concerned about the candidates' pet policies. Recently, Newt Gingrich's office was in touch...Tags: Endangered Species, Pets, Housing and Urban Planning, Apple iTunes, Wildlife
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Some free advice
Welcome to the first of hopefully many editions of this veterinary column. For those of you who read my weekly column in the Daily American, this one will be a little different. My aim for these articles is to focus on timely animal health topics. If...Tags: Diarrhea, Rotavirus, Salmonella Infection, E. coli Infection, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Powerhouse foods can equal better health
A hectic lifestyle makes it easy to skip a meal or to grab less-than-nutritious food on the run. Including powerhouse foods as part of a healthful diet will keep your energy up and your immune system strong. Powerhouse foods are high in phytonutrients,...Tags: Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Foods and Beverages, Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Upper Milford boy recovering after getting sister's bone marrow
I'm glad to be able to revisit the story of 8-year-old Simon Ernst. I wrote about the Upper Milford Township boy last month, when he was getting ready to undergo a bone marrow transplant.
The procedure ended up being delayed because Simon had a...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, DNA, Charity, Health Treatments, Chemotherapy
Jun 17, 2012
|Column| Daily American
Jun 25, 2012
|Column| Daily American
Apr 29, 2012
|Column| Tribune Media Services
Mar 29, 2012
|Column| Tribune Media Services
Mar 29, 2012
|Column| Tribune Media Services
Apr 4, 2012
|Column| WXIN-LTV
Feb 9, 2012
|Column| Daily American
Jan 30, 2012
|Column| Daily American
Mar 7, 2012
|Column| Tribune Media Services
Jan 27, 2012
|Column| Daily American
Feb 21, 2012
|Column| Herald Mail
Feb 14, 2012
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
