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Researchers from the USDA’s Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Neb., and University of Nebraska-Lincoln have identified two major genes associated with bovine congestive heart failure in beef feedlot cattle.

In evaluating metaphylaxis programs, it's important to observe the post-metaphylaxis interval (PMI) or post-treatment interval (PTI), especially with today’s longer-acting antibiotics.

Sanitation, nutrition, hoof trimming and proper animal handling contribute to lameness prevention. But when a cow’s claw becomes infected or injured, timely blocking promotes healing, cow comfort and milk production.

The Industry Leadership Award was recently presented to Dr. Hummel.

What key changes, trends or innovations do you expect to impact bovine veterinarians during the decade of the 2020s?

With mixed feelings, the February 2020 issue is my last as I’ve announced plans to retire from my position as editor of Bovine Veterinarian.

Viewers of Super Bowl LIV will endure a variety of over-the-top ads for otherwise undistinguished beer, trucks, fast food, other beer, insurance plans, more trucks, politicians and even the demise of a cartoon peanut.  

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Market forces and regulatory actions will drive emphasis on disease prevention and antibiotic stewardship.

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In research with potential implications for breeders and wild herds, scientists have detected the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) prions in semen and sexual tissues of prion-infected whitetail deer bucks.

Production Animal Consultation (PAC) Veterinarians Aim to Fine-Tune Beef-Cattle Management from Birth to Slaughter.

Market forces and regulatory actions will drive emphasis on disease prevention and antibiotic stewardship.

As we enter a new year and a new decade, antibiotic stewardship remains on the top of issues affecting food-animal veterinarians.

FDA’s annual summary report on antimicrobial sales for use in food animals shows a small year-over-year increase in 2018, but the total remains well below pre-VFD levels.

During the Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) Conference this week, the Academy named Carter King, DVM, 2019 Consultant of the Year.

Over the past few years, cannabidiol (CBD) has become wildly popular as a dietary supplement and “natural” treatment for a laundry list of health conditions in humans and animals.

Animal drug compounding can provide tailored treatments for patients or conditions not easily addressed with FDA-approved drugs, but the practice also entails some risks.

The Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC) will hold its 2019 Winter Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel at the Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday, December 5 to Saturday, December 7.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has, so far, remained confined to deer and related cervids, but scientists increasingly urge action to protect public health.

Do you have an example of a lesson you’ve learned through experience with practices outside your chosen specialty?

Do you have an example of a lesson you’ve learned through experience with practices outside your chosen specialty?

Do you have an example of a lesson you’ve learned through experience with practices outside your chosen specialty?

Do you have an example of a lesson you’ve learned through experience with practices outside your chosen specialty?

If a vaccine isn’t preventing disease, perhaps the money would be better spent on adding real value to calves.

As U.S. dairies apply modern production practices to produce milk more efficiently, they’ve significantly reduced inputs and greenhouse gas emissions per unit of output..

Over the past 20 years or so, we’ve seen much of the U.S. cow herd shift toward black coats. Someday, perhaps the trend will become zebra stripes.

In treating internal parasites in cattle, efficacy less than 100% eventually leads to at least some drug resistance.

While genetic selection strategies around the world have improved livestock productivity and consistency, a lack of genetic diversity could put food production at risk.

Do you recognize the likely cause of death in this feedlot steer?

Numerous controlled and blinded trials have shown that in high-risk calves arriving at feedlots or stocker operations, mass treatment with an antibiotic significantly reduces BRD sick pulls and mortality.

George Seidel probably needs a bigger display case. He’s accumulated a long list industry awards and academic honors, padded last week with Colorado State University’s 2009 Livestock Leader Award.

Proposal would bring remaining approved over-the-counter medically important antimicrobial drugs used for animals under veterinary oversight.

The proposal would bring remaining approved over-the-counter medically important antimicrobial drugs used for animals under veterinary oversight.

George Seidel probably needs a bigger display case. He’s accumulated a long list industry awards and academic honors, padded last week with Colorado State University’s 2019 Livestock Leader Award.

What is the most memorable or important lesson, related to veterinary practice, you have learned so far this summer? 

For several years, AABP has hosted an early morning 5-K fun run during its annual conference, with entry fees helping support the Amstutz Scholarship Fund.

Two notable dairy and beef veterinarians are recognized for serving the cattle industry for decades.

What is the most memorable or important lesson, related to veterinary practice, you have learned so far this summer? 

What is the most memorable or important lesson, related to veterinary practice, you have learned so far this summer? 

What is the most memorable or important lesson, related to veterinary practice, you have learned so far this summer?

What is the most memorable or important lesson, related to veterinary practice, you have learned so far this summer? 

While environmental factors and host genetics heavily influence BRD morbidity rates, understanding the genomic and molecular biology tools also can improve our understanding of pathogens and beneficial microorganisms .

The USDA’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program provides assistance to veterinarians who commit to practicing in areas with shortages of veterinary services.

On August 29, FDA released its first report on inspection and compliance activities.

Do you recognize the likely cause of death in this feedlot steer?

Can you diagnose cause of death for this feedlot heifer?

Can you diagnose cause of death for this feedlot heifer?

The recent BRD symposium featured a poster session, where graduate students exhibited cutting-edge research into prevention, detection and control of the BRD complex.

Generally speaking, farm kids just seem healthier than their city cousins.