Animal health
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.
New research suggests inflammation may trigger prion-like neurodegeneration even without detectable infectious prions, offering new insight into the biology behind diseases such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
FDA issues emergency use authorization for topical spray to prevent and treat New World screwworm in multiple species.
Tasia Kendrick explains why bovine leukemia virus often goes unnoticed in dairy herds and how it quietly affects immunity, longevity and profitability.
Data-driven decisions help cattle producer Buck Rich make every deworming count.
Flight zones, pressure and release, and facility design don’t just apply in the chute. They may be the missing framework for team cohesion in agriculture.
When it comes to colostrum, more isn’t always better.
From rumen evaluation to hydration strategy and herd-level engagement, a disciplined approach improves both case outcomes and management conversations.
To help support cattle following the recent wildfires, Solvet will be providing CattleZen at no cost to producers impacted by the fires.
With 86% of North American feed ingredient samples testing above the risk threshold for mycotoxins, livestock may face stacked biological stress.
Dr. Blake Balrog outlines practical exam findings that help determine when oral therapy is sufficient and when it’s time to move to IV fluids.
Herd management is evolving from individual cow interventions to collaborative, data-supported system oversight.
From stress mitigation to rapid diagnostics, new tools aim to reshape how veterinarians make decisions in the field.