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As misinformation regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock filter through social media, there are facts begging to be set straight.
EPA is proposing changes to rodenticides that would result in canceling products and uses, adding more requirements to labels, and reclassifying some products to restricted use pesticides. Here’s what you need to know.
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, recently passed away at the age of 96. The late queen, who was well-known for her soft spot for animals, had a herd of 200 registered Jersey cows.
Three U.S. schools are included in the list.
With recent outbreaks of H5 influenza in poultry and dairy populations, what is the impact on “secure” plans for the livestock sector?
If you are experiencing a shortage in your straw supply, here are six bedding alternatives to consider.
Bloody scours in calves is never a welcome sight, but diagnosing the source can help with treatment and prevent future cases.
A large percentage of U.S. producers could benefit from improved management efficiencies and reduce their winter feeding costs by working with their practitioner to do “preg checks” in the herd.
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One of the challenges with the use of functional additives such as prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, plant compounds and exogenous enzymes is that they are often applied to cows in a generalized sense.
The 2024 57th AABP Annual Conference demonstrated resiliency and preparedness of bovine veterinarians.
More than 500 beef and dairy producers and veterinarians share a glimpse into their management priorities when it comes to treating the issue.
The objective of fenceline weaning is to allow social interaction between calf and dam while weaning the calves off of mother’s milk.
Dr. Calvin Booker, Okotoks, Alberta, received the prestigious Bovine Practitioner of the Year Award for 2024.
Understanding the reasons for and steps to provide euthanasia is important to provide a painless and stress-free death for livestock.
The university is one of nine schools participating in the Veterinary Workforce Solutions Program, which seeks to address structural challenges facing the food animal veterinary industry.
Beef-on-dairy breeding has revolutionized the U.S. cattle industry, shored up dwindling fed-beef cattle supplies, and added considerable black ink to the bottom lines of dairies in recent years. But is it a phenomenon gone too far?
For each unit change in BCS, cows should gain or lose approximately 7% of their BCS 5 weight.
Successful applicants will receive a $1,500 scholarship.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza and African swine fever are two high-priority research areas that will be funded through a $17.6-million investment by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to protect the health and welfare of agricultural animals.
The program offers a One Health approach to antimicrobial stewardship and combatting antimicrobial resistance. The 2024 Symposium will focus on Combatting AMR Together: Shared Commitment, Shared Success.
The decision is a key part of Canada’s response plans to control and ultimately eliminate an outbreak of FMD should it be detected in Canadian animals.
The runaway dairy heifer and calf markets of 2024 have cooled a bit at summer’s end.
More than 50 animals, to date, including cattle and one moose have died. Officials say the current risk to humans is small.
As we near 200-herds being impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the USDA says work is moving forward on a vaccine.
The agency has developed an online Q&A to answer questions about veterinarians’ federal requirements with regard to these topic areas.
Dairy transition planning, or the process of preparing and transferring a dairy farm to a future generation is a process wrought with raw emotions and potential pitfalls.
“Genomics 2.0 – Optimizing Dairy Cattle Fertility” headlines the Sept. 19 Dairy Calf And Heifer Association webinar.
Supporting cows’ calcium needs beyond Day 1 of freshening can help.
The purpose of the Council is to seek to enhance an animal agriculture industry that is aligned with judicious antibiotic use policies and practices.
With beef-on-dairy calf prices through the roof, making the right beef semen selection has the potential to push those sky-high prices even higher.