Andrea Bedford

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Resistance, hidden parasite losses and everyday management mistakes are undermining cattle performance.
Quick action to control bleeding, limit movement and stabilize the animal can significantly improve outcomes while waiting for veterinary care.
Researchers detected infectious H5N1 virus in milking parlor air and wastewater systems while also identifying possible subclinical infections in cattle.
Why routine deworming is giving way to targeted, data-driven strategies in cattle.
A newly identified cellular structure inside rumen microbes may be quietly driving a significant share of enteric methane production, potentially providing a more precise target for intervention.
New research shows even low levels of stable flies can trigger cattle bunching and measurable milk losses, making it an early warning sign for on-farm stress.
Designed to fit into the flow of practice, this initiative focuses on small, repeatable moments that may support well-being over time.
Michelle Schack is redefining dairy medicine by bringing veterinarians, producers and farm teams together through hands-on training and shared understanding.
What you do in the time before your veterinarian arrives can make a critical difference in how easily a prolapse is corrected.
Many farms have detailed treatment protocols in place. However, errors often occur not because protocols are absent, but because employees are trained on how to perform a task without understanding why it matters biologically.