Andrea Bedford

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New research suggests bovine coronavirus is not just spreading nose-to-nose but through the air calves share, adding urgency to ventilation and housing design decisions.
From gestation through the first weeks of life, small decisions build toward better calf health. Focusing on key risk points at each stage can improve survival and long-term performance.
Most welfare failures do not happen during the procedure, but in the time between recognizing a problem and deciding to act.
As the Combatting Illicit Xylazine Act clears a major Senate hurdle, veterinary leaders are working to ensure new federal regulations don’t unintentionally disrupt livestock handling and animal care.
Dr. Paige Schmidt is pairing practical field skills with education, relationships and a focus on earning the trust of the people who care for cattle every day.
When producers look to their veterinarians for genomics advice, many may not feel fully confident leading that discussion. Here’s how you can prepare yourself to help producers take the first step.
Fast-growing pasture creates ideal conditions for grass tetany in lactating cows. Understanding risk factors, early signs and mineral management is key to prevention.
Early-life data is starting to catch up with adoption, showing crossbred calves deliver comparable growth and health without added management burden.
Stop letting disorganized special pens drag down your feedlot’s health and bottom line. Dr. Brian Warr shares a framework for turning treatment pens back into high-flow recovery zones.
Dr. Rachel Loppe shares how persistence, burnout and reflection shaped her journey to building a veterinary practice designed for long-term sustainability.