Andrea Bedford

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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.
Veterinarian Rachel Loppe shares advice for how producers can handle dystocias while waiting for help to arrive.
Scientists find naturally occurring gut microbes already capable of digesting key compounds from red seaweed.
Weak udder support and poor teat placement can create chronic management and mastitis challenges.
After years of compassion fatigue and emotional exhaustion, credentialed veterinary technician Andi Davison found a new way to help both animals and the people who care for them.
Lean management principles may help reduce workflow friction, improve communication and create calmer workdays.
As heat stress, drought and shifting forage quality reshape cattle nutrition, mineral programs should be adjusted before performance and health begin to slide.
Production animal veterinarians often work in isolation, making communication and trust with producers an important — and often overlooked — part of both professional well-being and animal care.