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Intra-Dermal Injections

pigs

In our previous editions of “Making a Difference” we’ve looked at topics including “Animal Welfare”, “Needle fragments” left in the meat, “Environmental Impact” of discarded needles, “User Safety”, “Set back costs”, and improved “Vaccine utilization”. In our final edition of the year we want of explore the potential of “ID” (Inter-Dermal or Intra-Dermal) injections. What […]

Vaccine utilization

vaccine utilization

In last month’s issue of “Making a Difference”, we discussed the issue of “Set back costs” to farms when using needles. In this month’s edition we want to review the impact on “Vaccine utilization” when using needles vs AcuShot Needle-Free. The whole purpose behind the vaccination of animals is to protect against diseases that plague […]

Set back costs for farms when using needles

needle with water drop

In last month’s issue of “Making a Difference”, we discussed issues surrounding “Safety” and how needle use impacts farm workers on a daily basis. In this month’s issue we want look at issues surrounding “Set back costs” for farms when using needles Anyone who’s ever witnessed an injection event on farm using a needle understands […]

Safety when using needles

Syringes with different medicines

In last month’s issues of “Making a Difference”, we discussed issues surrounding the “Environmental Impact” of discarded needles and sharps. In this month’s issue we want look at issues surrounding “Safety” when using needles   The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that health care workers in the United States are exposed to 600,000 – […]

Environmental Impact of discarded needles or sharps

needle disposal

In this month’s issue of “Making a Difference” we want look at issues surrounding the “Environmental Impact” of discarded needles or sharps.   In recent years, the environment has taken center stage. Every day we hear concerns regarding the sustainability of the planet we live in. When it comes to disposing of hazardous waste materials […]

Food Safety – Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare - Needle-Free

In the first 2 issues of “Making a Difference”, we explored issues surrounding animal welfare and how consumers are becoming more aware and concerned about how the animals that enter our food chain are treated. We discussed how many of us are uninformed about where our food comes from and how our animals are treated. […]

Animal Welfare

Lambs in a field

Over the next few months we’ll continue to explore some of the most significant issues that are “Making a Difference” in our food supply and how we as “consumers” can impact these challenges. In our last edition of “Making a Difference” “Animal Welfare”, we reviewed the renewed interest in how the livestock that’s a part […]

Animal Welfare – Food Sources

piglets

There’s something we all have in common: everyone in the world consumes it and without it we cannot survive. It’s food! Over the next few months we’ll explore some of the most significant issues that are “Making a Difference” in our food supply and how we as “consumers” can impact these challenges. Today’s topic, “Animal […]