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5 Steps to Build a More Resilient Calf
From colostrum management to avoiding stacked stress, these priorities can help calves develop the reserves to withstand routine management challenges and disease pressure.
November 06, 2026 10:35 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Why Tetracycline Resistance Persists on Low-Use Dairy Farms
Even on dairy farms with relatively low antimicrobial use, tetracycline resistance genes remain common. Historical exposure, environmental reservoirs and differences among cattle groups may all contribute to a more complicated picture of antimicrobial resistance.
November 05, 2026 08:11 AM
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Andrea Bedford
BRD accounts for about half of all feedyard deaths
Veterinary Research
A Simpler PCR Approach Could Expand Access to BRD Diagnostics
Researchers developed an endpoint multiplex PCR assay to detect major viral agents associated with bovine respiratory disease, potentially offering a more accessible option for veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
November 04, 2026 11:04 AM
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Following the Clues in an Unusual Cattle Disease Outbreak
Nineteen cattle developed a severe, unexplained disease across multiple farms. Investigators found a common thread in their feed, but couldn’t identify what triggered the outbreak.
November 02, 2026 02:36 PM
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H5N1 Outbreak Renews Interest in Vaccination for Dairy Cattle
As cases expand in Washington, researchers are studying whether vaccines can protect cattle, preserve milk production and limit mammary damage.
November 02, 2026 09:53 AM
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USDA Awards $300,000 to Expand Veterinary Student Training in Regulatory Medicine
The NASDA Foundation will provide nine veterinary students with paid summer internships in state animal health offices, offering hands-on experience in disease surveillance, emergency response and regulatory programs.
October 30, 2026 01:59 PM
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How a Growth Mindset Can Strengthen Veterinary Teams
The way veterinarians respond to mistakes, approach challenges and recognize colleagues’ efforts can help build a workplace where learning and professional development thrive.
October 29, 2026 02:11 PM
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Andrea Bedford
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News
USDA Report Examines Why Rural Cattle Vet Shortages Persist
USDA researchers found that some counties return to shortage status within a few years of filling a veterinary position. Declining rural practice income and the structure of cattle production may help explain why maintaining long-term access to care remains difficult.
October 29, 2026 10:08 AM
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Andrea Bedford
What impact will coronavirus have?
Veterinary Research
Five Years of Surveillance Reveal Bovine Coronavirus Patterns
Five years of diagnostic surveillance reveal age-related and seasonal patterns in bovine coronavirus detection, alongside continued genetic variation.
October 28, 2026 01:28 PM
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Andrea Bedford
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Education
5 Ways to Protect Calf Health Against Cold Stress
As temperatures drop, veterinarians can help producers adjust calf nutrition, housing and herd health protocols to reduce cold stress and protect growth.
October 23, 2026 10:00 AM
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Andrea Bedford