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How genomic information on BRD susceptibility can translate into industry outcomes.

Practice these safety protocols to prevent disease pathogen transmission to the U.S.

Scientists in China have successfully inserted a tuberculosis-resistance gene into the bovine genome, without any off-target genetic effects.

Simply vaccinating calves is not enough to ensure immunization.

Delayed viral vaccination, along with use of an immunostimulant, could help reduce BRD morbidity and mortality in high-risk calves.

When animals have health or performance problems it is almost always because the person in charge of taking care of them is not showing the proper interest in what they need.

Buffalo gnats, or black flies, were blamed for deaths of cattle, horses and deer in Arkansas earlier this year. Now researchers want to quantify the risks and see what control efforts were effective.

DYK ... preparing for cattle transport saves time, money and stress? Read more about improving shipping methods and reducing stress on cattle during the shipping period.

An outbreak of classical swine fever (hog cholera) has been reported in a remote region of Brazil on Oct. 6. The Brazil agricultural ministry says the discovery will have no impact on hog health or pork exports.

Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc. announces the approval of the world's first commercial Moraxella bovoculi vaccine for the prevention of pinkeye in cattle. This USDA conditionally licensed product is the first

Producers should focus more on parasite control and less on medicated feeds for dealing with diseases. 

New supplements offer value but producers need to determine costs and potential returns for practices they adopt

Senator Pat Roberts signals support for funding animal health center this year.

Iowa Pork Industry Center and the Iowa State University Extension swine specialists have developed a new workshop program to provide the latest research to prevent disease transmission.

This interactive map is part of APHIS' efforts to advance the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program.

This week, AgriLabs, the largest U.S. animal health marketing and distribution business, announced that it has entered into the vaccine manufacturing business with a new USDA-licensed facility in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) declared Brazil free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) with vaccination on Thursday, opening new export prospects for the world’s largest beef exporter.

Large populations of horn flies on pastured cattle impose significant economic impacts.

Horn flies, face flies, and stable flies are not just irritants to livestock, but are economically important to producers due to negative impacts on milk production and calf weaning weights.

Brazil has suspended beef exports to China as a result of the discovery of a BSE-infected cow.