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In the future, we might not need plants to produce cannabinoids.
GMO for CBD?

Cannabinoids could, potentially, reduce stress, improve fertility, boost feed intake and treat some chronic conditions in cattle and hogs, but commercial applications face two major barriers.

Genetic modification could allow yeast to produce any of dozens of cannabinoid compounds with potential therapeutic applications.
Yeast Could Help Fill Demand for Cannabinoid Compounds

Genetically modified yeast cultures could produce cannabinoids such as THC and CBD at much lower cost.

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Say it again: Three Percent!

Another peer-reviewed study shows beef production is a minor contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

The event takes place April 9 to 11 in Madison, Wis.
DCHA Announces Agenda for Annual Conference

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) invites dairy producers, veterinarians and nutritionists to “join forces and reach higher” during its 2019 annual conference.

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Say it again: Three Percent!

Another peer-reviewed study shows beef production is a minor contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

Yeast cultures potentially could produce any of dozens of cannabinoid compounds that occur in low concentrations in cannabis plants but might have medicinal value.
Yeast Could Help Fill Demand for Cannabinoid Compounds

Genetically modified yeast cultures could produce cannabinoids such as THC and CBD at much lower cost.

The AquaAdvantage Salmon (top) grows twice as quickly as conventional Atlantic Salmon, while requiring less feed.
FDA Opens the Dam for GE Salmon

More than 20 years ago, a company called AquaBounty Technologies developed the AquAdvantage salmon, a genetically modified variety of Atlantic salmon with a single gene from a Chinook salmon spliced into its genome

Second- and third-year students pursuing careers in companion animal or large animal medicine will each receive a $5,000 scholarship (totaling $300,000) to support their educational endeavors.
Merck Awards Scholarships to More Than 50 Veterinary Students

This week, 54 veterinary students from around the world received scholarships from Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).

As public investments into agricultural research continue to shrink, the research community will need to become more efficient at partnering and sharing data across disciplines.
Leverage Resources in Ag Research

The new CAST paper outlines the need for better data sharing and accessibility to enable creative and efficient application of research results.

APHIS will consider all comments that we receive within 60 days of the proposal, meaning the comment period closes on May 7, 2019.
USDA Proposes Changes to Accredited Veterinarian Program

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has asked for public comments on changes intended to clarify program definitions and terminology in the National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP).

GMO for CBD?

Modified yeast cultures could produce cannabinoids such as THC and CBD at much lower cost.

The upcoming Webinar is titled “Healthy Gut, Healthy Calf, Productive Future.”
Dairy Cattle Welfare Council Plans Webinar Series

To help build consumer trust in dairy products, the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council (DCWC) is pleased to offer the webinar series for 2019.

Registration for WVC’s 92nd Annual Conference, to be held February 16–19, 2020, will open later this Summer.
WVC’s 91st Annual Conference Hits Record High Attendance

A record number of veterinary professionals descended upon Las Vegas for the WVC’s 91st Annual Conference, held February 17- 20 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Maximum driving and on-duty limits of the Hours of Service rules as applied to livestock haulers’ operations may place the well-being of livestock at risk during transport and impose significant burdens on livestock haulers.
Livestock Groups Petition for Exemption to Trucking Rules

The deadline to submit comments is this Friday, March 8.

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Resistance Grows Among Zoonotic Pathogens

Zoonotic diseases, such as campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis, continue to build resistance against common antimicrobial drugs, according to a new European report.

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Resistance Grows Among Zoonotic Pathogens

Zoonotic diseases, such as campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis, continue to build resistance against common antimicrobial drugs, according to a new European report.

The rankings are prepared by Quacquarelli Symonds, a British firm widely considered to be one of the most influential international university rankings providers.
Bragging rights: Top Agricultural Universities

The annual QS World University Rankings list 13 North American universities in the top 25 globally, for agriculture and forestry.

The rankings are prepared by Quacquarelli Symonds, a British firm widely considered to be one of the most influential international university rankings providers.
Bragging rights: Top Veterinary Universities

The University of California – Davis again earns the highest ranking among U.S. veterinary universities in the annual QS World University Rankings.

Online registration has opened for the conference, which is scheduled for April 3, 4, 5 and 6 at the Omaha Marriott Downtown, Omaha, Neb.
AVC Spring Conference Offers Industry-Wide Insights

The upcoming AVC 2019 Spring Conference will provide beef veterinarians with updates on topics ranging from the latest research on cattle diseases to issues affecting beef packers and consumer perceptions.

Encourage the “Good Bugs”

Understanding of the cattle microbiome can provide tools for improving animal health and productivity.

Diversity in microbial populations, and the specific strains present or absent, can influence cattle health and overall performance.
Encourage the “Good Bugs”

Understanding of the cattle microbiome can provide tools for improving animal health and productivity.

Keith Poulsen, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory director, headlines the conference agenda.
Dairy Calf & Heifer Association: Focus on Education

DCHA Annual Conference features informative presentations, hands-on workshops

The VMLRP website includes an interactive map detailing shortage areas and specific types of shortages for 2019.
VMLRP Lists 2019 Shortage Situations

Each year, the USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture identifies locations around the United States experiencing shortages of veterinary services.

Seely Sayre, University of Illinois
Campus Connection: Students and Recent Grads Address Cannabis Question

Response from Seely Sayre, University of Illinois

The application deadline is April 30. Applicants will be notified by June 1, regarding the selection committee's decision.
DCRC Launches Scholars Program

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) introduces its Scholars program, which offers one travel scholarship to a full-time graduate student focusing on some aspect of dairy cattle reproduction.

Chantalle Penner, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Campus Connection: Students and Recent Grads Address Cannabis Question

Response from Chantalle Penner, Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Use of antimicrobials for growth promotion has declined from 60 to 45 countries since the last round of data collection.
OIE Report Shows Global Progress on Use of Antibiotics in Animals

Efforts toward improving stewardship of antibiotics in livestock production have gained momentum worldwide, with more countries regulating antibiotic use and collecting data to document trends.

The conference was limited to AABP members who have graduated veterinary school from 2011-2018.
AABP Recent Veterinary Graduate Conference Continues to Inspire

This second annual conference focused on preconference seminars, clinical skills and practice management.

Maddison Tyrrel
Campus Connection: Students and Recent Grads Address Cannabis Question

Response from Maddison Tyrrel, Iowa State University

The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2019.
Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

The Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame (CPVHoF) seeks nominations for its 2019 inductions.

Paul Riedel, Lincoln Memorial University
Campus Connection: Students and Recent Grads Address Cannabis Question

Response from Paul Riedel, Lincoln Memorial University.

Scout Josey, University of Georgia
Campus Connection: Students and Recent Grads Address Cannabis Question

Response from Scout Josey, University of Georgia.

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) sponsors the bi-partisan bill, along with Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), and Doug Jones (D-AL).
Bill Aims to Improve CWD Management

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), John Barrasso (R-WY), and Doug Jones (D-AL) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase wildlife managers’ ability to keep wildlife healthy.

Covetrus begans regular-way trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol CVET on Feb. 8.
Henry Schein Animal Health and Vets First Choice Merge

This week, Covetrus (NASDAQ:CVET) celebrates the combination of two unique and complementary businesses – Henry Schein Animal Health and Vets First Choice – as a newly formed company.

John Maday
"And Now for Something Completely Different"

Our editorial team has developed a comprehensive package of content focused on Cannabis and its potential across U.S. agriculture.

Paul Fricke, from the University of Wisconsin, presents the first 2019  DCRC webinar on Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. Central time.
DCRC Announces 2019 Webinar Schedule

Mark your calendars for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) 2019 webinar series.

Chris Reinhardt, PhD, most recently served as Extension feedlot specialist at Kansas State University.
Chris Reinhardt Joins Zinpro as Technical Beef Feedlot Nutritionist

Globally recognized as an expert on beef production management, Reinhardt provides research and technical support to the company’s beef feedlot customers worldwide.

The school is designed to enroll 60 students per year for a desired enrollment of 240 students for the four-year program.
Amarillo Businessman Gifts $10 Million to Texas Tech’s Vet School

Jerry Hodge’s gift supports the establishment of Texas’ first new veterinary school in more than a century.

The new framework might help better target vaccinations, hygiene and other measures to those individuals most likely to influence the spread of infections during epidemics, says researcher Lynn Martin , PhD.
Superspreaders Compete with Superdiluters in Disease Outbreaks

During a disease outbreak in humans or animals, some individuals are far more “competent” at spreading pathogens than others.

Josina Kasper, DVM
Campus Connection: Barriers to Rural Practice

“If you want to work in large-animal medicine you have to be willing to work hard and be willing to move farther than an hour from the biggest city.” Dr. Josina Kasper, 2018 Graduate, University of Illinois

ARPAS CE credits may be earned by attending pre-conference seminars, breakout sessions, general sessions and/or post-conference seminars.
ARPAS Approves DCHA’s Continuing Education Application

ARPAS members may earn up to 16 credits for attending the DCHA Annual Conference, April 9-11, at the Madison Marriott West, Middleton, Wis.

UC San Diego graduate student Hannah Grunwald and Assistant Professor Kimberly Cooper.
CRISPR Chickens and Other Gene-Editing News

Gene editing technology offers potential for dramatically accelerating genetic improvement in livestock, including introduction of novel traits such as resistance to specific diseases in cattle.

Dr Jean-Philippe Dop, OIE Deputy Director General, at the Berlin Agriculture Ministers´ Conference 2019
(2nd person from the right).
Ag Ministers, OIE Support Data Systems for Fighting Animal Disease

As we enter 2019, the spread of the epizootics of African swine fever (ASF) is an example of the various sanitary concerns with which Veterinary Services and animal health experts have to deal.

John Maday, Editor, Bovine Veterinarian
Put Sustainability in Perspective

New study shows small and improving environmental impact of U.S. beef production.

Susan Keller, DVM
North Dakota State Veterinarian Named Agriculturist of the Year

The North Dakota State University’s Saddle and Sirloin Club will honor State Veterinarian Susan Keller as Agriculturalist of the Year.

This webinar series represent phenotypic and genomic information from about 12,000 lactating dairy cows from across the US.
OSU Offers Webinar on Genomics in Dairy Cattle

The free webinar is scheduled for January 28, at 12:00 PM Eastern.

With a conference theme of “Joining forces. Reaching higher.” attendees will gain insights on strategic management strategies that will help enhance their calf and heifer business enterprises.
DCHA returns to Madison for 2019 annual conference

Registration is now open for the 2019 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 9-11, at the Madison Marriott West, Middleton, Wis.

The 2019 DCHA scholarship recipient will be recognized during DCHA’s annual conference, April 9-11, at the Madison Marriott West in Madison, Wis.
DCHA Offers $1,000 Scholarship

Applications due February 20.

The AVMA has been providing association management services for NAVTA since July 2017.
NAVTA Selects AVMA as Management Provider

The AVMA will continue to provide association management and other support services for the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).