Dr. Paul J. Plummer, DVM and PhD, a native of Sevierville, Tenn., has been named the next dean for the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.
Merck Animal Health today introduced two new Dairy Care365 animal handling training video modules that focus on caring for calves – the lifeblood of any operation.
Trimble the availability of the Trimble S1100 onboard weighing system offering farmers and ranchers a high-accuracy solution for measuring and weighing hay bales and other livestock feed handled using a tractor, forklift or skid steer.
A new feature film, The Ivy League Farmer, tells the story of a father and son in conflict over the future of the family dairy farm. It's also a love story that explores a small town's concern about local kids not getting enough to eat.
Zinpro Corporation recently announced the launch of the DD Check App, a new resource for the dairy industry that helps producers identify, record and predict digital dermatitis (DD).
Merck Animal Health released an educational video about cattle shipping and transportation as part of its CreatingConnections program – designed to help producers better understand cattle behavior and use that knowledge to help reduce stress, improve reproduction and foster stronger immune responses.
From the January issue: Veterinarians can serve dairy clients by identifying weaknesses in sanitation programs, and developing and implementing solutions.
Dystocia is defined as delayed or difficult parturition. General causes are fetal-maternal size mismatch, fetal malpresentation and maternal-related causes.