Bovine Vet
One California dairy is taking a closer look at lighting for circadian rhythm, melatonin and dry cow management.
Researchers report clear evidence of flexible tool use in a domestic cow, expanding scientific understanding of animal cognition beyond traditional species.
Early recognition and intervention can determine whether compromised calves recover or fall behind.
With their recent accolade of being named the 2026 IDFA’s Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award winner, the Waddell family showcases what it truly means to be modern dairy producers.
The new generic drug has been approved for treatment of bovine respiratory disease and associated pyrexia in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.
Driving innovation to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.
Why cumulative exposure matters and how vaccine formulation fits into risk-based herd decisions.
California has lifted its HPAI-related ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions, allowing shows to return to fairgrounds after more than a year.
A model developed by the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security at UC Davis shows how disease spread affects milk production and recovery timelines on a closed dairy.
As producers prepare for calving season and evaluate cow herd nutrition, here are some strategies to make sure cows are getting adequate nutrition.
One cattle veterinarian shares how point-based techniques could improve real-world food-animal care.
New research shows haptoglobin rises with BRD development and declines after treatment, offering insight into disease biology and recovery that clinical signs alone might miss.
With the retirement of two of its key leaders, USDA APHIS announces the faces who will take on those positions.
Why inconsistency in daily management quietly undermines calf health and how veterinarians can help stabilize outcomes before disease appears.
The next phase of beef-on-dairy is all about creating a reliable, efficient supply chain.
The latest FDA summary highlights a notable year-over-year increase in antibiotic sales, reversing trends and raising new questions for food-animal veterinarians.
Troy Dutton and Joe Hochhalter from the Steele Vet Clinic in Steele, N.D., give advice on everything from colostrum timing to bedding strategies.
An experimental microneedle painkiller patch designed to provide pain management and improve animal welfare shows proof of concept for the pork industry.
The first milk from a cow is critical to a calf’s ability to fight disease and infection, and it also reduces calf loss before weaning and improves overall herd health long term.
When replacement heifers are limited, every pregnancy counts.
New research shows calves fed waste milk develop different immune cell and cytokine profiles than those fed salable milk, even when clinical health appears similar.
It’s time to start thinking about how to protect herds from New World screwworm before it reaches the U.S.
Texas producers need to remain on alert as NWS continues to move north. The newest detection is in the state of Tamaulipas.
New survey results detail how veterinarians and producers assess bovine respiratory disease risk and metaphylaxis decisions when cattle fall into the medium-risk category.
Subclinical helminth infections suppress the bovine immune system and can significantly reduce the protective response to essential vaccines. A new review explores how common parasites cause immune modulation, leading to underperformance in well-vaccinated herds.
Keeping birds away helps safeguard feed quality and reduce disease risk for your herd.
From Rudolph’s glow to Blitzen’s hooves, every detail passed inspection just in time for the big night.
From virtual reality training to $30-million state investments, new programs are tackling the food-animal veterinarian shortage by making rural practice financially viable and professionally sustainable.
Understanding the factors that contribute to the decline in mental health during the holidays is the first step toward managing them effectively.
K-State veterinarians discuss the steps producers should take after finding an aborted fetus.