Federal regulators argue the proposed acquisition would eliminate significant competition in veterinary product distribution, while Covetrus maintains veterinarians have numerous alternative purchasing options.

Six states have reported new HPAI cases in dairy cattle over the past 30 days, bringing the total to 22 states since the virus was first detected in dairy cattle in March 2024.

Storm clouds are forming, and it’s time to start planning for what comes next.

Identifying pneumonia in a calf is only the beginning. Combining respiratory samples, laboratory findings and herd records can lend understanding of which pathogens are involved and what is driving disease on the farm.

Activity monitors, new sensor applications and artificial intelligence could help veterinarians identify respiratory disease earlier and make better use of herd data. Dr. Curt Vlietstra sees opportunities ahead, while emphasizing that technology must work in the realities of the farm.

Serum total protein testing is a common tool for evaluating passive transfer in newborn calves. One veterinarian believes a closer look at the albumin fraction could help explain why some calves fall short, even when colostrum management appears to be on track.

U.S. dairy cow numbers are climbing toward a historic milestone, but processing capacity, beef-on-dairy returns and milk demand will determine how much further the herd can grow.

Federal and state agricultural leaders point to record rainfall for the autumn spike; officials defend border port protocols and push for expanded sterile fly capacity.