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An individual who had traveled to the U.S. from El Salvador has been confirmed with NWS.
High-starch diets could reduce dangerous bacteria in beef cattle, offering new food safety strategies.
Brucellosis is a serious and often neglected disease endemic to many low- and middle-income countries around the world. The disease spreads to people from major livestock species, as well as through consumption of unpasteurized dairy products.
The Montana Department of Livestock reports a brucellosis-affected herd in Beaverhead County.
OSU’s Mark Johnson says an excellent metric to consider when purchasing bred heifers is the number of calves it takes to pay for the purchase.
Training deficiencies consistently rank among the top program corrective actions within industry evaluations. That’s why a team of veterinarians created DairyKind: an online platform that delivers on-demand training accessible in the native language of the employee.
The Food System Outlook 2025 report shows millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the food industry, with 90% prioritizing healthy, fresh and clean-label foods over other expenses, even during economic hardship.
HHS allows FDA emergency use of animal drugs to combat New World screwworm.
In recent years, discussions around the slowing growth rate of the U.S. labor force have intensified, igniting concerns over potential economic impacts.
During a severe storm wide variety of animal injuries can result. When deep wounds result, Tetanus is a potential problem.
Weaning and marketing involve many potential stressors that can negatively affect beef calves. Consider these preconditioning strategies to optimize health and performance.
Focusing on the fundamentals of feedbunk practices is often all it takes to support healthier, more productive cows.
As we aim for improved biosecurity measures, understanding both the challenges and solutions will pave the way for better practices on calf ranches, ultimately creating a win-win situation for both calves and humans
MEPS technology at scale is a crucial step toward delivering a commercial solution by 2026.
K-State beef cattle experts discuss critical management strategies for bulls in their off-season.
Giving heifers some practice time with an automated milking system before calving could help them adapt faster and boost milk production during the first few weeks of lactation.
Dr. Dan Thomson explains proper animal husbandry results in good animal health — vaccination, nutrition, shelter, cattle handling, early diagnosis and treatment.
A critical line of defense, this mounted patrol is taking on new endeavors to keep NWS out of the country.
CDC’s Nichols to discuss connections between animal and human health Oct. 6 at K-State.
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals.
The Arizona Livestock Incident Response Team (ALIRT) has rolled out resources and scouting kits to arm ranchers for early detection.
With fewer young professionals entering large animal medicine, the University of Vermont’s CREAM Program offers a unique, hands-on approach to preparing the next generation of dairy veterinarians through real-world experience.
Understanding the tick’s threat and its associated pathogen is key to implementing proactive management strategies to protect your cowherd.
The importance of new-life navel care cannot be overestimated, according to Ohio veterinarian Taylor Engle. He said failing to treat the navel properly can provide a pathway for bacteria directly to the livers of young calves.
Calf researchers and rearing experts from around the world will convene in Madison, Wis. on September 24-27, 2025, for the 4th annual Smart Calf Rearing Conference.
A proactive management plan including early preparation and close monitoring is key to a stress-free, healthy weaning time.
In the quest to reduce methane emissions by cattle, grazing animals have been left out of the picture thus far. That may be changing with a new commercial additive under development.
Manure scoring helps maximize feed value by evaluating rumen function.
K-State veterinarians discuss a Midwest cow-calf ranch that has a problem with bovine respiratory disease when calves should be the healthiest.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin proposes rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. If the proposal goes into effect, it could potentially lead to DEF systems no longer being required in tractors, trucks and other equipment using diesel-powered engines — a decision many farmers and others in the ag community would applaud.