New thinking on forage particle size suggests the goal isn’t simply getting cows to chew more. It’s helping them spend more time where rumen health may benefit most: lying down.
New veterinary schools are opening and expanding nationwide as universities respond to growing demand for veterinarians, particularly in rural and food animal practice.
Comparing workforce assessments from Oklahoma, Kansas, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio uncovers common challenges — and a surprising shift in how the profession should approach solutions.
As beef-on-dairy economics and transition health reshape dairy management, Dr. Stephen LeBlanc says we should focus on preventing involuntary culling and optimizing productive lifespan rather than simply keeping cows in the herd longer.
When evidence falls short, veterinarians and producers rely on experience, collaboration and careful judgment to manage the complex realities of tick-borne disease.
