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 transition to high-energy rations, particularly those with high starch levels, can involve risk of acidosis, stress and compromised immunity in feeder calves.
Bud Light's controversial Super Bowl ad has its competitors rethinking a proposed alliance to launch an advertising campaign promoting beer consumption.
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.
Even with nighttime feeding, a few calves still will be born in the coldest nighttime hours. These wet newborns may become hypothermic or cold stressed.
Worldwide, about 23% of dairy cattle experience lameness issues, with three types of hoof lesions causing most of those problems, says University of Wisconsin veterinarian Nigel Cook.
Severe illness and death losses in young dairy bull calves due to Salmonella heidelberg became more commonly recognized in many Midwestern states, including South Dakota.
As snow and frigid temperatures remind us that it’s still winter, it’s a good time to remind cattle producers that calves are especially vulnerable in these conditions.
Each year, the USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture identifies locations around the United States experiencing shortages of veterinary services.
