Bovine Vet
U.S. dairy cow numbers are climbing toward a historic milestone, but processing capacity, beef-on-dairy returns and milk demand will determine how much further the herd can grow.
Federal and state agricultural leaders point to record rainfall for the autumn spike; officials defend border port protocols and push for expanded sterile fly capacity.
From colostrum management to avoiding stacked stress, these priorities can help calves develop the reserves to withstand routine management challenges and disease pressure.
Even on dairy farms with relatively low antimicrobial use, tetracycline resistance genes remain common. Historical exposure, environmental reservoirs and differences among cattle groups may all contribute to a more complicated picture of antimicrobial resistance.
A Montana premiere spotlights the front-line battle against rural veterinary care deserts and outlines three pillars needed to keep young practitioners in cattle country.
Researchers developed an endpoint multiplex PCR assay to detect major viral agents associated with bovine respiratory disease, potentially offering a more accessible option for veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
USDA’s fifth national feedlot study charts progress in preconditioning and judicious antibiotic use — while sounding the alarm on written biosecurity and Secure Beef Supply readiness.
Nineteen cattle developed a severe, unexplained disease across multiple farms. Investigators found a common thread in their feed, but couldn’t identify what triggered the outbreak.
By breeding 50% to beef and adjusting quarterly based on market data, one Arizona dairy stays profitable regardless of where calf prices go.
As cases expand in Washington, researchers are studying whether vaccines can protect cattle, preserve milk production and limit mammary damage.
The NASDA Foundation will provide nine veterinary students with paid summer internships in state animal health offices, offering hands-on experience in disease surveillance, emergency response and regulatory programs.
In the face of a record nationwide shortage of food-animal veterinarians, Zoetis’ new documentary series spotlights front-line solutions from rural Montana — and four steps cow-calf producers can take today.
The way veterinarians respond to mistakes, approach challenges and recognize colleagues’ efforts can help build a workplace where learning and professional development thrive.
USDA researchers found that some counties return to shortage status within a few years of filling a veterinary position. Declining rural practice income and the structure of cattle production may help explain why maintaining long-term access to care remains difficult.
Federal and state officials confirm screwworm in a domestic dog near the southern border as U.S. cases continue to spike.
Winter calf care goes beyond adding a layer. Is your calf program ready for what happens when temperatures drop?
Five years of diagnostic surveillance reveal age-related and seasonal patterns in bovine coronavirus detection, alongside continued genetic variation.
Two accidents. Two recoveries. Two back braces hanging on an office wall. And one lesson a California dairy nutritionist learned the hard way: “Professionally, we’re all replaceable. But family? That’s different.”
Washington has seen a spike in HPAI cases in dairy herds in recent weeks, with Texas and Kansas also reporting cases in the past 30 days and a human case confirmed in a Washington dairy employee.
As temperatures drop, veterinarians can help producers adjust calf nutrition, housing and herd health protocols to reduce cold stress and protect growth.
With hunting season underway, USDA’s Dudley Hoskins cautions against containment fatigue and explains why eyes on animals is the best defense.
Chromium supplementation is being explored as a way to support glucose utilization and metabolic health in dairy cows. Understanding the potential benefits, limitations and practical considerations can help producers and veterinarians evaluate its place in a nutrition program.
A Washington appeals court ruled that the absence of a veterinary-client-patient relationship does not automatically bar a negligence claim when a veterinarian treats someone else’s animals.
After years advising dairy farms, Bethany Dado-Senn brought her calf science expertise to her family’s Wisconsin dairy and built a new career at home.
There is a cycle of incomplete calf health records and limited veterinary feedback. Breaking it requires practical recordkeeping systems and a commitment to turning data into management decisions.
From analyzing cattle muzzles to recognizing eye changes, artificial intelligence is showing promise as a tool for detecting and monitoring infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis.
At least nine horses have been confirmed with the bacterial disease in 2026. Veterinarians should watch for abscesses, reinforce fly control and follow biosecurity precautions.