Andrea Bedford

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From virtual reality training to $30-million state investments, new programs are tackling the food-animal veterinarian shortage by making rural practice financially viable and professionally sustainable.
While adult cattle thresholds are well-defined, rumen acidosis in weaning calves remains hidden due to unique developmental pH levels and subtle symptoms like bar biting.
New research shows that genetic changes in modern H5N1 viruses improve their ability to infect bovine cells, helping explain recent HPAI detections in U.S. dairy herds.
Mass culls of infected herds spark road blockades and renewed debate over livestock disease policy.
A rare congressional inquiry into veterinary education raises questions about clinical duty hours, student welfare and oversight at U.S. veterinary schools.
Facing a tidal wave of misinformation from non-experts, producers and veterinarians are stepping up as social media advocates to bridge the gap between consumer curiosity and the realities of livestock production. Learn how industry professionals are building trust and public understanding one post at a time.
Prevention, detection and long-term control of these diseases are key to avoiding a $300-billion impact.
Consolidation and new innovation facilities in Indiana aim to accelerate development and regulatory approval of herd-health solutions for livestock.
Veterinarians across Canada are grappling with critical shortages of antibiotics, vaccines and sedatives. Stringent regulations and a small market size have created a systemic failure that threatens both pets and livestock.
New modeling research shows ticks survive not through resistance but by exploiting where treated cattle rarely travel.