Researchers at Penn State are developing the CalfHealth System, an AI-powered platform that combines behavior monitoring, precision livestock technologies and veterinary diagnostics to identify calves at risk for bovine respiratory disease before obvious clinical signs appear.

A new study has found Bovine Leukemia Virus DNA in biting insects, adding evidence for a possible role in the virus’ transmission.

Long overshadowed by rumen bacteria, protozoa play important roles in fiber digestion, rumen stability and nutrient supply. These overlooked microbes may deserve a second glance.

Reproductive physiologist Cara Wells says today up to 20% of transferred embryos have virtually zero chance of making a pregnancy and explains how video, AI and better selection can turn those losses into live calves.

Lessons from Dr. Maxwell Beal, the veterinarian who diagnosed the first case of HPAI in cattle in California in 2024.

New Missouri-based research offers insight into how bovine anaplasmosis spreads naturally and why infected ticks have remained so difficult to detect.

Veterinary and entomology experts break down the biology of ALHT “explosions” and provide a roadmap for managing theileriosis risks.

Prompt action can help preserve joint function, while delayed treatment may lead to chronic lameness and reduced longevity.