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Veterinary Education
Managing Heifer Mastitis: Targeting Risk Before Freshening
Many heifer intramammary infections begin months before calving, long before milking hygiene becomes relevant. Targeting prevention earlier can protect future milk production and improve overall herd health.
December 05, 2025 01:20 PM
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Andrea Bedford
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Education
Vitamin E Deserves a Second Look in Beef Herds
Research and expert insights point to meaningful benefits for immunity, antioxidant protection and calf performance.
December 03, 2025 01:08 PM
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Andrea Bedford
Fall Grazing Cows in Nebraska
Veterinary Education
Managing Anaplasmosis in Changing Herd Environments
As the disease moves into new regions, veterinarians remain essential in guiding prevention, treatment and long-term planning.
December 02, 2025 11:32 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Weather
Tackling Winter Lice in Cattle
Winter infestations build fast and spread even faster. Dr. A.J. Tarpoff offers insights for veterinarians dealing with lice this season.
December 01, 2025 09:46 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Weather
Preparing for Winter Calving and Breeding Success
Strong breeding seasons start with strong postpartum cows. Winter calving offers the chance to get both right with attentive management.
November 25, 2025 03:26 PM
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Andrea Bedford
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Veterinary Education
Seeing the Whole Elephant: Systems Thinking and Animal Health
When we focus only on the most obvious clinical sign or lesion, we risk missing the broader forces shaping cattle health. Stepping back reveals patterns we can’t see up close.
November 24, 2025 11:09 AM
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Andrea Bedford
Horses have accounted for most VSV cases so far this summer, but the disease often affects cattle.
News
Equine Herpesvirus Cases Continue to Climb After Outbreak in Texas
A multi-state outbreak of neurologic EHV-1 has been traced to a major barrel racing event in Waco, Texas.
November 21, 2025 02:33 PM
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Andrea Bedford
The recently discovered Asian Longhorned Tick is a known carrier of Theileria.
News
Emergency FDA Approval Sought for Tick-Borne Cattle Disease Treatment
R-CALF USA is asking that bupavaquone be approved for use against theileriosis in cattle, the disease transmitted by the Asian longhorned tick.
November 20, 2025 12:19 PM
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Andrea Bedford
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Veterinary Research
Can We Shape Calves Before Birth?
Long before calving, subtle biological signals can influence the health, growth, and future productivity of a calf. Understanding and utilizing these signals could lead to the next revolution in reproductive management for cattle.
November 20, 2025 08:23 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Education
Tips to Make Informed Culling and Cow Longevity Choices in a Dairy Herd
Culling decisions should be just as important as breeding decisions. Here, two experts explain what to consider when replacing cows in a milking herd.
November 19, 2025 07:56 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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