Animal health
Supporting cows’ calcium needs beyond Day 1 of freshening can help.
The purpose of the Council is to seek to enhance an animal agriculture industry that is aligned with judicious antibiotic use policies and practices.
Merck Animal Health partners with the American Veterinary Consultants Foundation to award $10,000 to each recipient.
What is the world’s most expensive dairy disease? And what countries are hit hardest by these costs?
The problem typically occurs when animals do not have access to water for an extended period, raising the sodium levels in serum and brain tissue, say practitioners with Casselton Veterinary Service.
At least four additional states have confirmed cases of rabies in cattle this year.
A faster prognosis can help improve outcomes in cattle.
Researchers say whole genome sequencing of the virus did not “reveal any mutations in the virus that would lead to enhanced transmissibility of H5N1 in humans, although the data clearly shows mammal-to-mammal transmission.”
A University of Kentucky research study will focus on how 5-HTP influences feed intake, vasoconstriction and gut health.
In the process, the upgrade is designed to give veterinary professionals the most secure and seamless platform experience possible.
The infectious disease in cattle is primarily spread through bites from infected ticks and horseflies. The transmission process begins when the parasites feed on an infected animal and acquire the Anaplasma marginale bacteria.
The agency has issued an update that has to do with Guidance For Industry document #120.
While even average crossbred animals are bringing a decent profit, healthy, well-grown calves are worth top dollar.
Just because a cow has clinical mastitis, it doesn’t mean an antibiotic should be administered, according to Simon Dufour, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada.
In parts of the Midwest, torrential rains have turned once-dry feedlots and pastures to mud, and accompanying hail may have bruised cattle.
Shared employment, housing and movement of employees between facilities are possible factors. Such insights could potentially be leveraged to address biosecurity needs in the state and others as well, the agency says.
The university’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center diagnosed several cases of blackleg in dairy heifers in 2023. Researchers there detailed how they believe the outbreaks were able to occur.
Boehringer Ingelheim and the University of Minnesota launched the Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Eradication Roadmap to equip veterinarians and producers with a resource to inform, prepare and guide them through eradication.
This is the third human case associated with the virus. Last week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a plan to produce 4.8 million doses of a vaccine for human use to counter H5N1.
The first 10 days were hell, says Kyle Baade, a Nebraska pork producer. After that, if a visitor showed up, he says they would have no idea the farm had any issues. Here’s his PRRS story and how it changed his life.
Although the swine industry is small enough veterinarians will likely run into each other often at meetings, Jana Morgan believes there’s something special about the impact of intentional interaction. Here’s why.
Another state, Illinois, now reports it has the tick, which can pose a health risk for humans, cattle, sheep and some other animal species.
Michigan State University researchers will study the effects of a recent highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (H5N1) outbreak on dairy cattle reproduction and milk production.
Amid recent news of concerns about raw milk and unpasteurized dairy products, two Auburn researchers are offering their expertise on the topic: Shollie Falkenberg, PhD, and Cristopher Young, DVM.
USDA calls these exotic arachnids “invasive pests that pose a serious threat to livestock.” Large numbers can infest a single animal, impacting growth and performance and, in extreme cases, causing death.
USDA-FSIS said it collected 30 samples from “states with dairy cattle herds that had tested positive for the H5N1 influenza virus at the time of sample collection.” No virus particles were found to be present.
According to FDA, the additional testing confirms the safety of the commercial milk supply with what it calls substantial data. The tests were done on 297 samples of milk from 38 states.
The acquired product portfolio is comprised of more than 37 product lines. Also included in the agreement are six manufacturing sites, four in the U.S., one in Italy and one in China.
Federal officials are seeking to verify the safety of milk and meat after confirming the H5N1 virus in nine states since late March. The public health risk is low, but is higher for those exposed to infected animals.
Bust out the sunscreen and cattle misters. It’s gonna be a hot one this summer if USDA meteorological predictions are correct.