Research

Scientists model systems approaches meant to address ecological and regulatory questions about fever ticks.

A virus has no brain, but sometimes their adaptations seem so devious, one might suspect them of conspiracy.

Topics include all priority livestock and aquaculture infectious diseases (including those caused by viruses, bacteria, pests, parasites) and non-infectious diseases.

As scientists learn more about the microorganisms that thrive in and on animals, microbiome management could become the next giant leap in improving animal health and performance efficiency.

Peer-reviewed, multiherd study validates the effectiveness of wellness traits to predict disease incidence in dairy cattle.

Animal scientist Phil Cardoso knew that milk protein increases when dairy cows are fed the amino acid methionine, but he suspected that the supplement might have additional health benefits.

Study results indicate culture-based treatment can be more economical than blanket treatment.