Andrea Bedford

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Research suggests calves that recover from scours may still carry a production disadvantage years after the ailment has been treated.
Knowing what to do — and what not to do — can help prevent additional injury while waiting for a diagnosis on a down cow.
Differences in cattle biology, climate, labor and production goals helped make fixed-time AI a cornerstone of Brazilian beef production while adoption remains more limited in North America.
New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is investigating whether ultrasound could provide veterinarians with a practical way to monitor mammary involution and identify cows struggling to dry off.
Before adding another product to a nutrition program, you should first define the problem you are trying to solve, understand how the additive works, review the supporting evidence and determine whether the economics make sense.
Cetrorelix, a GnRH antagonist used in human fertility medicine, might provide a practical alternative to estradiol in fixed-time AI programs.
A new study examining diary calf cognition found calves fed more milk were more likely to prioritize play than food-seeking behavior.
Survival rates only tell part of the story. A calf that lives but falls behind in growth and performance may represent one of the industry’s most overlooked losses.
Calves arriving at veal facilities with a hollow flank are four times more likely of dying within the first three weeks.
Weaning creates major shifts in diet, intake and gut function, making rumen stability one of the most important parts of calf health management.