Andrea Bedford

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Over-treating for metritis could be costing the U.S. dairy industry close to $270 million annually.
A new interactive platform aims to help connect digestive health research with on-farm decision making. By expanding beyond the rumen, it reflects a growing shift toward whole-system management in cattle.
Turning ride-alongs and internships into real learning experiences benefits both the mentor and mentee.
Energy balance is only half the battle. Rumen-protected choline provides the essential “shipping crates” needed to clear the liver and prevent post-calving crashes.
New research is investigating why cattle pregnancies fail before detection and what that means for improving reproductive efficiency in cattle.
From city roots to cattle country, Dr. Erika Nagorske has built a career where trust is the most vital tool. She proves that in veterinary medicine, deep human connection is just as important as the clinical science.
Small shifts in timing and handling during early pregnancy can quietly determine whether transport leads to a successful conception or a lost one.
From close-up diet setup to on-farm treatment decisions, these expert-backed steps help reduce both clinical and subclinical milk fever.
Garlic-based fly control isn’t new, but consistent delivery has been the limiting factor. North American research shows mixed results, raising a different question: Is the issue the compound or how it’s delivered?
RT-PCR testing is showing up more often on dairies because it can find mastitis pathogens faster and more accurately than traditional culture. Understanding the process and results can help you make better decisions on farm.