Veterinary Education
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.
From rumen evaluation to hydration strategy and herd-level engagement, a disciplined approach improves both case outcomes and management conversations.
Dr. Carole Dorn outlines how to choose the best antibiotic for your patient.
Dr. Blake Balrog outlines practical exam findings that help determine when oral therapy is sufficient and when it’s time to move to IV fluids.
Understand these timing thresholds, tools and decision points that will separate manageable pulls from preventable disasters.
Post-treatment interval decisions may shape both clinical outcomes and antimicrobial stewardship in bovine respiratory disease protocols.