Animal health
The tiny, annoying pest can wreak $6 billion in losses annually to U.S. cattle production due to decreased weight gain or milk production, veterinary needs and control measures.
From mastering the “neck triangle” to the one-hour rule for vaccines, these 10 simple reminders ensure your spring treatments are safe, effective and profitable.
Practical strategies can boost dewormer efficacy, minimize infection opportunity and put more pounds on calves.
What you do in the time before your veterinarian arrives can make a critical difference in how easily a prolapse is corrected.
Surveillance, reporting and veterinary partnerships are framed as critical ways to prevent a single case from becoming a national crisis.
A novel H5N1 vaccine designed to trigger both respiratory and systemic immunity is showing early success in cattle, offering a potential breakthrough as avian influenza spreads across species.
Ammonia can build in calf hutches and affect growth, but small changes in bedding and daily management can help keep levels in check.
Over-treating for metritis could be costing the U.S. dairy industry close to $270 million annually.
A new interactive platform aims to help connect digestive health research with on-farm decision making. By expanding beyond the rumen, it reflects a growing shift toward whole-system management in cattle.
Many calves develop pneumonia days before showing symptoms. Lung ultrasounds are helping veterinarians detect the hidden disease earlier.
New reports highlight the concerning transboundary spread of a new serotype that evades current vaccines and increases the risk of introduction to the U.S.
The era of the average cow is over. Learn how 2026 genetic innovations are bulletproofing dairy herds against heat stress, rising feed costs and evolving supply chain demands.
A new genetic innovation from the Agricultural Research Service aims to produce 100% sterile male flies, maximizing facility efficiency and safeguarding the U.S. livestock industry from NWS.
Following extensive industry feedback, the updated guide provides a science-based roadmap for states, ranchers and veterinarians to combat potential NWS outbreaks.
A large Holstein dataset confirms bovine spastic syndrome is moderately heritable and highlights genetic markers that could help producers reduce risk through breeding.
Move strengthens the KC Animal Health Corridor as a hub for animal health excellence.
Not all colostrum is equal, but simple on-farm tools can help you determine the best quality.
Most welfare failures do not happen during the procedure, but in the time between recognizing a problem and deciding to act.
Fast-growing pasture creates ideal conditions for grass tetany in lactating cows. Understanding risk factors, early signs and mineral management is key to prevention.
Early-life data is starting to catch up with adoption, showing crossbred calves deliver comparable growth and health without added management burden.
Stop letting disorganized special pens drag down your feedlot’s health and bottom line. Dr. Brian Warr shares a framework for turning treatment pens back into high-flow recovery zones.
Texas animal health officials and Texas Cattle Feeders Association confirm the claims are false.
When tracked across calves and over time, serum total protein can provide insights into calf health, management consistency and future performance.
Study shows artificial intelligence and thermal cameras can estimate body temperature in cattle.
Crowd gates are often one of the most used tools on a dairy. However, just like any tool, crowd gates can be used incorrectly and can sometimes negatively impact cow comfort and welfare.
Kansas State Veterinarian Dr. Justin Smith outlines a coordinated plan built on surveillance, targeted treatment and movement controls to protect cattle operations while preserving business stability.
When approved drugs do not exist for a species, condition or delivery route, compounded medications can fill the gap. These formulations provide new flexibility for managing livestock health.