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Researchers are beginning to step back and look at the bigger picture, examining how the virus affects cows not only in the days and weeks after infection, but what it may mean for their health and performance long after.
As carcass weights hit new highs, experts warn that efficiency gains bring unintended welfare risks in transport, feedlots and packing plants — and call for targeted investments, better infrastructure and data‑driven management of every animal.
Pattern recognition with artificial intelligence is helping cattle operations notice changes in cattle health, management and economics earlier.
FDA grants first emergency use authorization for an over-the-counter product for the prevention of NWS infestations in cattle.
Cornell University’s Daryl Nydam explores balancing short-term beef-on-dairy profits with the three-year investment of replacement heifers to ensure long-term herd efficiency and sustainable management flexibility.
If NWS does cross the border, quarantine and movement controls will be designed to inspect and treat affected animals. Adis Dijab, a veterinarian with APHIS, says this means producers can clear the rest of the herd and continue business.
Small adjustments in handler positioning and equipment selection can make the difference between a successful treatment and a costly mistake.
INHERIT® genetic predictions identify genetics for productivity and health during critical phase in beef herd rebuilding.
How early heifer development sets the ceiling for fertility, productivity and profit.
Mastitis is a systems problem, not just an infection. Control requires shifting from reactive treatment to proactive management and using data to solve health issues at the source.
As America’s beef cow herd hits a 75-year low, dairy farmers are stepping in with beef-on-dairy calves to help fill feedlots and keep the beef supply moving.
While West Coast milk production slows, Idaho’s dairy industry is surging 7.5%. Learn how vertical integration and beef-on-dairy are driving the state’s massive production surge.
Use these tips to capture implant value without sacrificing long-term performance.
Texas issues a statewide disaster declaration and USDA makes strategic reallocation of sterile flies to safeguard the U.S. livestock industry and public health.
Treatment timing is not a single choice, but a moving target, that must balance sensitivity, percision and group-level signals to intervene effectively.
By mapping where EHV persists during latency, researchers hope to improve understanding of reactivation and disease spread.
The investment will support a new small animal teaching hospital, expanded specialty training and research that bridges animal and human health.
Diagnostic strategies help identify gestational nutrient gaps linked to stillbirths and weak calves.
One California dairy is taking a closer look at lighting for circadian rhythm, melatonin and dry cow management.
Researchers report clear evidence of flexible tool use in a domestic cow, expanding scientific understanding of animal cognition beyond traditional species.
Early recognition and intervention can determine whether compromised calves recover or fall behind.
With their recent accolade of being named the 2026 IDFA’s Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award winner, the Waddell family showcases what it truly means to be modern dairy producers.
The new generic drug has been approved for treatment of bovine respiratory disease and associated pyrexia in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.
Driving innovation to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.
Why cumulative exposure matters and how vaccine formulation fits into risk-based herd decisions.
California has lifted its HPAI-related ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions, allowing shows to return to fairgrounds after more than a year.
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.
As producers prepare for calving season and evaluate cow herd nutrition, here are some strategies to make sure cows are getting adequate nutrition.
One cattle veterinarian shares how point-based techniques could improve real-world food-animal care.
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.