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A large Holstein dataset confirms bovine spastic syndrome is moderately heritable and highlights genetic markers that could help producers reduce risk through breeding.
Move strengthens the KC Animal Health Corridor as a hub for animal health excellence.
Open cows and poor conception rates often trace back to a single source in the bull pasture. Without consistent testing, one carrier can disrupt an entire breeding season.
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.
From gestation through the first weeks of life, small decisions build toward better calf health. Focusing on key risk points at each stage can improve survival and long-term performance.
Not all colostrum is equal, but simple on-farm tools can help you determine the best quality.
Most welfare failures do not happen during the procedure, but in the time between recognizing a problem and deciding to act.
With annual returns up to 500% and a massive reduction in lameness costs, discover why AI-powered computer vision is the high-ROI investment redefining modern dairy profitability.
As the Combatting Illicit Xylazine Act clears a major Senate hurdle, veterinary leaders are working to ensure new federal regulations don’t unintentionally disrupt livestock handling and animal care.
Dr. Paige Schmidt is pairing practical field skills with education, relationships and a focus on earning the trust of the people who care for cattle every day.
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.
This California dairy leverages “tech-forward” automation and data to build a robust biosecurity shield against HPAI, ensuring a resilient and mediocrity-free future for his herd.
Fast-growing pasture creates ideal conditions for grass tetany in lactating cows. Understanding risk factors, early signs and mineral management is key to prevention.
Early-life data is starting to catch up with adoption, showing crossbred calves deliver comparable growth and health without added management burden.
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.
Dr. Rachel Loppe shares how persistence, burnout and reflection shaped her journey to building a veterinary practice designed for long-term sustainability.
Plant-derived feed additives known as phytogenics may help stabilize rumen function, support gut barrier integrity and reduce inflammation during stress events such as acidosis and heat stress.
Nebraska extension educator stresses vigilance in monitoring calf health following exposure to wildfire smoke.
Texas animal health officials and Texas Cattle Feeders Association confirm the claims are false.
How can veterinarians reduce physical strain in practice? One young practitioner shares four strategies to protect the body while building a sustainable career.
When tracked across calves and over time, serum total protein can provide insights into calf health, management consistency and future performance.
Study shows artificial intelligence and thermal cameras can estimate body temperature in cattle.
From zoo dreams to industry leadership, Dr. Julia Herman’s career shows how many paths veterinary medicine can take.
Kansas State Veterinarian Dr. Justin Smith outlines a coordinated plan built on surveillance, targeted treatment and movement controls to protect cattle operations while preserving business stability.
When approved drugs do not exist for a species, condition or delivery route, compounded medications can fill the gap. These formulations provide new flexibility for managing livestock health.
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.
FDA issues emergency use authorization for topical spray to prevent and treat New World screwworm in multiple species.
Even the best days in veterinary practice can take an unexpected turn. Knowing how to respond to uncomfortable situations can help turn conflict into meaningful professional growth.
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.
This California dairyman blends a 100-year legacy with vision tech and automation to help slash lameness and prove data-driven care is the future of cow comfort.