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Antibiotics in Calf Milk Rations Studied
Antibiotics in Calf Milk Rations Studied

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.

GMO for CBD?

Modified yeast cultures could produce cannabinoids such as THC and CBD at much lower cost.

The upcoming Webinar is titled “Healthy Gut, Healthy Calf, Productive Future.”
Dairy Cattle Welfare Council Plans Webinar Series

To help build consumer trust in dairy products, the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council (DCWC) is pleased to offer the webinar series for 2019.

Registration for WVC’s 92nd Annual Conference, to be held February 16–19, 2020, will open later this Summer.
WVC’s 91st Annual Conference Hits Record High Attendance

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.

Maximum driving and on-duty limits of the Hours of Service rules as applied to livestock haulers’ operations may place the well-being of livestock at risk during transport and impose significant burdens on livestock haulers.
Livestock Groups Petition for Exemption to Trucking Rules

The deadline to submit comments is this Friday, March 8.

The rankings are prepared by Quacquarelli Symonds, a British firm widely considered to be one of the most influential international university rankings providers.
Bragging rights: Top Agricultural Universities

The annual QS World University Rankings list 13 North American universities in the top 25 globally, for agriculture and forestry.

The rankings are prepared by Quacquarelli Symonds, a British firm widely considered to be one of the most influential international university rankings providers.
Bragging rights: Top Veterinary Universities

The University of California – Davis again earns the highest ranking among U.S. veterinary universities in the annual QS World University Rankings.

PETA Gets Blasted for Defaming "The Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin
PETA Gets Blasted for Defaming "The Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin

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."

Online registration has opened for the conference, which is scheduled for April 3, 4, 5 and 6 at the Omaha Marriott Downtown, Omaha, Neb.
AVC Spring Conference Offers Industry-Wide Insights

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.

Encourage the “Good Bugs”

Understanding of the cattle microbiome can provide tools for improving animal health and productivity.

Diversity in microbial populations, and the specific strains present or absent, can influence cattle health and overall performance.
Encourage the “Good Bugs”

Understanding of the cattle microbiome can provide tools for improving animal health and productivity.

Keith Poulsen, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory director, headlines the conference agenda.
Dairy Calf & Heifer Association: Focus on Education

DCHA Annual Conference features informative presentations, hands-on workshops

The VMLRP website includes an interactive map detailing shortage areas and specific types of shortages for 2019.
VMLRP Lists 2019 Shortage Situations

Each year, the USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture identifies locations around the United States experiencing shortages of veterinary services.

Seely Sayre, University of Illinois
Campus Connection: Students and Recent Grads Address Cannabis Question

Response from Seely Sayre, University of Illinois

The application deadline is April 30. Applicants will be notified by June 1, regarding the selection committee's decision.
DCRC Launches Scholars Program

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.

Chantalle Penner, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Campus Connection: Students and Recent Grads Address Cannabis Question

Response from Chantalle Penner, Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Use of antimicrobials for growth promotion has declined from 60 to 45 countries since the last round of data collection.
OIE Report Shows Global Progress on Use of Antibiotics in Animals

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.

The conference was limited to AABP members who have graduated veterinary school from 2011-2018.
AABP Recent Veterinary Graduate Conference Continues to Inspire

This second annual conference focused on preconference seminars, clinical skills and practice management.

Maddison Tyrrel
Campus Connection: Students and Recent Grads Address Cannabis Question

Response from Maddison Tyrrel, Iowa State University

The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2019.
Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

The Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame (CPVHoF) seeks nominations for its 2019 inductions.

Paul Riedel, Lincoln Memorial University
Campus Connection: Students and Recent Grads Address Cannabis Question

Response from Paul Riedel, Lincoln Memorial University.

Study: Forage Sorghum Silage an Option with Sugarcane Aphid Control
Study: Forage Sorghum Silage an Option with Sugarcane Aphid Control

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.

Scout Josey, University of Georgia
Campus Connection: Students and Recent Grads Address Cannabis Question

Response from Scout Josey, University of Georgia.

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) sponsors the bi-partisan bill, along with Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), and Doug Jones (D-AL).
Bill Aims to Improve CWD Management

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.

British Cows Get Own Tinder-Style App for Breeding
British Cows Get Own Tinder-Style App for Breeding

Farmers swipe right on Tudder mobile app to find matches for cows.

Democrat's Green New Deal Wants to Eliminate "Farting Cows"
Democrat's Green New Deal Wants to Eliminate "Farting Cows"

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.”

Covetrus begans regular-way trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol CVET on Feb. 8.
Henry Schein Animal Health and Vets First Choice Merge

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.

Paul Fricke, from the University of Wisconsin, presents the first 2019  DCRC webinar on Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. Central time.
DCRC Announces 2019 Webinar Schedule

Mark your calendars for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) 2019 webinar series.

Chris Reinhardt, PhD, most recently served as Extension feedlot specialist at Kansas State University.
Chris Reinhardt Joins Zinpro as Technical Beef Feedlot Nutritionist

Globally recognized as an expert on beef production management, Reinhardt provides research and technical support to the company’s beef feedlot customers worldwide.

The school is designed to enroll 60 students per year for a desired enrollment of 240 students for the four-year program.
Amarillo Businessman Gifts $10 Million to Texas Tech’s Vet School

Jerry Hodge’s gift supports the establishment of Texas’ first new veterinary school in more than a century.

The new framework might help better target vaccinations, hygiene and other measures to those individuals most likely to influence the spread of infections during epidemics, says researcher Lynn Martin , PhD.
Superspreaders Compete with Superdiluters in Disease Outbreaks

During a disease outbreak in humans or animals, some individuals are far more “competent” at spreading pathogens than others.

Josina Kasper, DVM
Campus Connection: Barriers to Rural Practice

“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

ARPAS CE credits may be earned by attending pre-conference seminars, breakout sessions, general sessions and/or post-conference seminars.
ARPAS Approves DCHA’s Continuing Education Application

ARPAS members may earn up to 16 credits for attending the DCHA Annual Conference, April 9-11, at the Madison Marriott West, Middleton, Wis.

UC San Diego graduate student Hannah Grunwald and Assistant Professor Kimberly Cooper.
CRISPR Chickens and Other Gene-Editing News

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.

A cow in North Dakota.
Federal Shutdown Affected Probe Into Unique Bovine Tuberculosis Case

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.

Dr Jean-Philippe Dop, OIE Deputy Director General, at the Berlin Agriculture Ministers´ Conference 2019
(2nd person from the right).
Ag Ministers, OIE Support Data Systems for Fighting Animal Disease

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.

John Maday, Editor, Bovine Veterinarian
Put Sustainability in Perspective

New study shows small and improving environmental impact of U.S. beef production.

Susan Keller, DVM
North Dakota State Veterinarian Named Agriculturist of the Year

The North Dakota State University’s Saddle and Sirloin Club will honor State Veterinarian Susan Keller as Agriculturalist of the Year.

This webinar series represent phenotypic and genomic information from about 12,000 lactating dairy cows from across the US.
OSU Offers Webinar on Genomics in Dairy Cattle

The free webinar is scheduled for January 28, at 12:00 PM Eastern.

With a conference theme of “Joining forces. Reaching higher.” attendees will gain insights on strategic management strategies that will help enhance their calf and heifer business enterprises.
DCHA returns to Madison for 2019 annual conference

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 2019 DCHA scholarship recipient will be recognized during DCHA’s annual conference, April 9-11, at the Madison Marriott West in Madison, Wis.
DCHA Offers $1,000 Scholarship

Applications due February 20.

The AVMA has been providing association management services for NAVTA since July 2017.
NAVTA Selects AVMA as Management Provider

The AVMA will continue to provide association management and other support services for the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).

A New Way to Add Fat to Calf Starter Rations
A New Way to Add Fat to Calf Starter Rations

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 will host its second conference targeted to the information needs of recent veterinary graduates.
Recent Graduates: Sign Up Now, Before it's Too Late

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) will host its second AABP Recent Veterinary Graduate Conference Feb. 7-9, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

Three winners will each receive a heavy-duty loadbar set, V20 revolution injection gun and a T10 scale indicator with Wi-Fi.
Boehringer Ingelheim Launches “Paid in Pounds” Sweepstakes

Boehringer Ingelheim is excited to launch the “Paid in Pounds” sweepstakes supported by LongRange® (eprinomectin) injectable cattle dewormer.

The 2019 52nd AABP Annual Conference will be held Sept. 12-14 in St. Louis, Mo., with the theme “Gateway to Success”.
AABP Meets New Challenges for 2019

Part 2: Conferences offer opportunities for recent graduates and seasoned bovine veterinarians.

Clinical signs of virulent Newcastle disease include: sudden death, increased death loss in the flock, sneezing, gasping for air, nasal discharge, coughing, greenish, watery diarrhea, decreased activity, tremors, drooping wings, twisting of the head and neck, circling, complete stiffness, and swelling around the eyes and neck.
USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Chicken Flock

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed virulent Newcastle disease in a second commercial poultry flock in California.

Vetstream’s service, Vetlexicon, is the world's largest online point-of-care clinical reference source.
AABP Announces Partnership with Vetstream for Bovine References

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.

Deracin is broad spectrum and effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.
Pharmgate Animal Health Introduces Deracin to Cattle Market

Generic CTC product intends to serve as an alternative to Aureomycin.