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Knowing what to do — and what not to do — can help prevent additional injury while waiting for a diagnosis on a down cow.
With NWS confirmations in South Texas cattle, a goat and a New Mexico dog, federal and state leaders say the threat is serious but manageable — if producers stay vigilant and work closely with animal health officials. Texas Governor activates state emergency operations center to support state response.
Animal health officials respond to second detection of New World screwworm in a 1-month-old calf.
Differences in cattle biology, climate, labor and production goals helped make fixed-time AI a cornerstone of Brazilian beef production while adoption remains more limited in North America.
As the data flood outpaces the clock, dairy producers are outsourcing their intuition to advisers who can turn high-tech sensor points into real-world margin protection.
A quarantine order is in place; USDA officials say the La Pryor detection is the only confirmed case so far, stressing there is no food safety risk but calling on cattle producers and pet owners to monitor wounds closely and follow movement restrictions.
New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is investigating whether ultrasound could provide veterinarians with a practical way to monitor mammary involution and identify cows struggling to dry off.
USDA has confirmed the sample from a cattle ranch near La Pryor, Texas, is screwworm. A threat the U.S. hasn’t faced for more than 60 years, NWS is not a disease or food safety concern for consumers.
Before adding another product to a nutrition program, you should first define the problem you are trying to solve, understand how the additive works, review the supporting evidence and determine whether the economics make sense.
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Cetrorelix, a GnRH antagonist used in human fertility medicine, might provide a practical alternative to estradiol in fixed-time AI programs.
A new study examining diary calf cognition found calves fed more milk were more likely to prioritize play than food-seeking behavior.
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Research shows producers can use herd monitoring to identify potential illness up to three days earlier than traditional detection methods.
Survival rates only tell part of the story. A calf that lives but falls behind in growth and performance may represent one of the industry’s most overlooked losses.
Do you know how to identify and mitigate the risks posed by common summer pests to ensure a healthy and productive operation?
With more than 2,000 active cases in Mexico and new detections just miles from the Rio Grande, USDA officials stress preparedness starts with awareness.
Calves arriving at veal facilities with a hollow flank are four times more likely of dying within the first three weeks.
As the easy premiums fade, beef-on-dairy 2.0 demands data-backed verification and surgical breeding strategies to transform crossbred calves into a stable foundation for multi-generational success.
Weaning creates major shifts in diet, intake and gut function, making rumen stability one of the most important parts of calf health management.
Veterinarian Rachel Loppe shares advice for how producers can handle dystocias while waiting for help to arrive.
Scientists find naturally occurring gut microbes already capable of digesting key compounds from red seaweed.
Discover how Dr. Jody Kull takes dairy protocols in stagnant binders and creates fluid risk-management tools that improve calf care, transition health, and team communication.
Learn which products are conditionally approved and why a strong veterinarian-client-patient relationship is the only way to manage this devastating pest.
Weak udder support and poor teat placement can create chronic management and mastitis challenges.
New platform aims to bridge the global vaccination gap and protect the $300-billion livestock economy from escalating disease threats.
After years of compassion fatigue and emotional exhaustion, credentialed veterinary technician Andi Davison found a new way to help both animals and the people who care for them.
Lean management principles may help reduce workflow friction, improve communication and create calmer workdays.