The livestock industry continues to grapple with the first confirmed cases of HPAI in cattle, while federal and state agencies continue to assure consumers there's no concern about the safety of the U.S. milk supply.
A group of Chinese dairy researchers recently examined whether the presence of antibiotics in the liquid ration impacted the growth, ruminal function or gut microbial population of preweaned calves.
A record number of veterinary professionals descended upon Las Vegas for the WVC’s 91st Annual Conference, held February 17- 20 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
PETA is under fire for their reaction on social media to a Google Doodle that was made to honor the late Steve Irwin, also known as "The Crocodile Hunter."
The upcoming AVC 2019 Spring Conference will provide beef veterinarians with updates on topics ranging from the latest research on cattle diseases to issues affecting beef packers and consumer perceptions.
Each year, the USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture identifies locations around the United States experiencing shortages of veterinary services.
Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) introduces its Scholars program, which offers one travel scholarship to a full-time graduate student focusing on some aspect of dairy cattle reproduction.
Efforts toward improving stewardship of antibiotics in livestock production have gained momentum worldwide, with more countries regulating antibiotic use and collecting data to document trends.
Forage sorghum silage in the Texas High Plains is a viable option with sugarcane aphid control, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service study.
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), John Barrasso (R-WY), and Doug Jones (D-AL) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase wildlife managers’ ability to keep wildlife healthy.
The Green New Deal is sending mixed messages to agriculture as it seeks to work with farmers and ranchers, but also mentions getting rid of “farting cows.”
This week, Covetrus (NASDAQ:CVET) celebrates the combination of two unique and complementary businesses – Henry Schein Animal Health and Vets First Choice – as a newly formed company.
Globally recognized as an expert on beef production management, Reinhardt provides research and technical support to the company’s beef feedlot customers worldwide.
“If you want to work in large-animal medicine you have to be willing to work hard and be willing to move farther than an hour from the biggest city.” Dr. Josina Kasper, 2018 Graduate, University of Illinois
Gene editing technology offers potential for dramatically accelerating genetic improvement in livestock, including introduction of novel traits such as resistance to specific diseases in cattle.
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history affected an investigation into a strain of bovine tuberculosis in a North Dakota beef cattle herd, say state officials.
As we enter 2019, the spread of the epizootics of African swine fever (ASF) is an example of the various sanitary concerns with which Veterinary Services and animal health experts have to deal.
Registration is now open for the 2019 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 9-11, at the Madison Marriott West, Middleton, Wis.
The AVMA will continue to provide association management and other support services for the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).
A European research team led by world-renowned calf and heifer researcher Alex Bach has investigated a new method for delivering fat that may have merit for commercial application.
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) will host its second AABP Recent Veterinary Graduate Conference Feb. 7-9, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
Vetstream has been announced as an Association Partner to the AABP, providing members with the benefits of their digital content and educational resource, Vetlexicon Bovis.