Veterinary Research
The “Cattle Mooves” project aims to turn cattle movement into measurable data that could support earlier mobility assessment and improve understanding of structural soundness.
Researchers detected infectious H5N1 virus in milking parlor air and wastewater systems while also identifying possible subclinical infections in cattle.
A newly identified cellular structure inside rumen microbes may be quietly driving a significant share of enteric methane production, potentially providing a more precise target for intervention.
A novel H5N1 vaccine designed to trigger both respiratory and systemic immunity is showing early success in cattle, offering a potential breakthrough as avian influenza spreads across species.
The semen microbiome is gaining attention as a potential indicator of bull fertility. New research suggests these microbial patterns may help explain variation not captured by traditional metrics.
Over-treating for metritis could be costing the U.S. dairy industry close to $270 million annually.
New research is investigating why cattle pregnancies fail before detection and what that means for improving reproductive efficiency in cattle.
Garlic-based fly control isn’t new, but consistent delivery has been the limiting factor. North American research shows mixed results, raising a different question: Is the issue the compound or how it’s delivered?
A large Holstein dataset confirms bovine spastic syndrome is moderately heritable and highlights genetic markers that could help producers reduce risk through breeding.
New research suggests bovine coronavirus is not just spreading nose-to-nose but through the air calves share, adding urgency to ventilation and housing design decisions.
Early-life data is starting to catch up with adoption, showing crossbred calves deliver comparable growth and health without added management burden.
New research suggests inflammation may trigger prion-like neurodegeneration even without detectable infectious prions, offering new insight into the biology behind diseases such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
Researchers found a commercial deworming tablet released only 10% of its drug content in dissolution testing, prompting investigation of new formulations designed to improve drug release and extend exposure in cattle.
Dr. Adam Beard shares new research evaluating short-term contact between cows and calves and its impact on early calf health and growth.
A new pilot study compares the physiological and behavioral impacts of the ClipFitter against standard rubber band castration methods.
By mapping where EHV persists during latency, researchers hope to improve understanding of reactivation and disease spread.
Researchers report clear evidence of flexible tool use in a domestic cow, expanding scientific understanding of animal cognition beyond traditional species.
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.
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.
An experimental microneedle painkiller patch designed to provide pain management and improve animal welfare shows proof of concept for the pork industry.
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.
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.
New research shows that genetic changes in modern H5N1 viruses improve their ability to infect bovine cells, helping explain recent HPAI detections in U.S. dairy herds.
As more breeding herds shift to housing sows in groups, the need for validating practical and cost-effective disease surveillance protocols in this population is greater than ever. A recent Iowa State University study offers best practices.
Long before calving, subtle biological signals can influence the health, growth, and future productivity of a calf. Understanding and utilizing these signals could lead to the next revolution in reproductive management for cattle.
While research is still emerging, postbiotics offer a unique approach for supporting rumen function while being stable across varying rearing environments.
By providing microbial metabolites directly, postbiotics help calves develop stronger gut defenses and support cows as they move through the biologically demanding transition period.