Veterinary Education
Identifying pneumonia in a calf is only the beginning. Combining respiratory samples, laboratory findings and herd records can lend understanding of which pathogens are involved and what is driving disease on the farm.
Activity monitors, new sensor applications and artificial intelligence could help veterinarians identify respiratory disease earlier and make better use of herd data. Dr. Curt Vlietstra sees opportunities ahead, while emphasizing that technology must work in the realities of the farm.
Serum total protein testing is a common tool for evaluating passive transfer in newborn calves. One veterinarian believes a closer look at the albumin fraction could help explain why some calves fall short, even when colostrum management appears to be on track.
Feeding equipment, aspiration and ear, nose and throat problems can contribute to respiratory disease. Learn what to look for when investigating recurring pneumonia in calves.
Automated body condition scoring is giving dairy veterinarians more than a number. By tracking changes over time, continuous BCS data can provide a new way to evaluate individual cows and herd-level patterns.
A 60- to 90-second chute-side scan can add information about pulmonary disease severity, pneumonia type and treatment prognosis.
A systematic approach can do more than identify a cause of death. Dr. Paige Schmidt-Rios shares how field necropsies can improve diagnostics, herd health and producer education.
Veterinary toxicologist Dr. Scott Fritz provides a practical framework for investigating cattle deaths and suspected toxic exposures before the samples ever reach the lab.
Understanding how starch, fiber and rumen-degradable protein interact can help us recognize what supports efficient microbial protein production.
Dr. Lane Schmitt shares his approach to managing severely damaged uterine prolapses in the field.
A disease once in the center of cattle abortion research has faded from the conversation, but its economic and reproductive impact remain.
As beef-on-dairy economics and transition health reshape dairy management, Dr. Stephen LeBlanc says we should focus on preventing involuntary culling and optimizing productive lifespan rather than simply keeping cows in the herd longer.
Lessons from Dr. Maxwell Beal, the veterinarian who diagnosed the first case of HPAI in cattle in California in 2024.
From vaccinations to diagnostics, misconceptions about BVD can leave costly gaps in herd health programs. Veterinarians Dr. Robert Larson and Dr. Christopher Chase help separate fact from fiction on one of the cattle industry’s most economically important diseases.
Two cattle veterinarians reflect on the mentors, mistakes and experiences that shaped their careers long after veterinary school.
Calves arriving at veal facilities with a hollow flank are four times more likely of dying within the first three weeks.
Resistance, hidden parasite losses and everyday management mistakes are undermining cattle performance.
Beef-on-dairy calves are showing fewer scours cases and repeat treatments than Holsteins, adding another layer to their value on dairy farms.
Why routine deworming is giving way to targeted, data-driven strategies in cattle.
Turning ride-alongs and internships into real learning experiences benefits both the mentor and mentee.
Subclinical pneumonia is quietly driving treatment costs and long-term performance losses, but thoracic ultrasound is giving veterinarians a way to finally see it.
Emerging research suggests milk fever may be less about calcium deficiency and more about how inflammation and metabolism interact during the transition period.
When producers look to their veterinarians for genomics advice, many may not feel fully confident leading that discussion. Here’s how you can prepare yourself to help producers take the first step.
Stop letting disorganized special pens drag down your feedlot’s health and bottom line. Dr. Brian Warr shares a framework for turning treatment pens back into high-flow recovery zones.
How can veterinarians reduce physical strain in practice? One young practitioner shares four strategies to protect the body while building a sustainable career.
Tasia Kendrick explains why bovine leukemia virus often goes unnoticed in dairy herds and how it quietly affects immunity, longevity and profitability.
Replacement heifer selection has always shaped herd direction. Today, genomic tools are reshaping how confidently those decisions are made.