Animal health
The first milk from a cow is critical to a calf’s ability to fight disease and infection, and it also reduces calf loss before weaning and improves overall herd health long term.
New research shows calves fed waste milk develop different immune cell and cytokine profiles than those fed salable milk, even when clinical health appears similar.
Texas producers need to remain on alert as NWS continues to move north. The newest detection is in the state of Tamaulipas.
From Rudolph’s glow to Blitzen’s hooves, every detail passed inspection just in time for the big night.
From virtual reality training to $30-million state investments, new programs are tackling the food-animal veterinarian shortage by making rural practice financially viable and professionally sustainable.
K-State veterinarians discuss the steps producers should take after finding an aborted fetus.
While adult cattle thresholds are well-defined, rumen acidosis in weaning calves remains hidden due to unique developmental pH levels and subtle symptoms like bar biting.
New research shows that genetic changes in modern H5N1 viruses improve their ability to infect bovine cells, helping explain recent HPAI detections in U.S. dairy herds.
Mass culls of infected herds spark road blockades and renewed debate over livestock disease policy.
Officials have confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian flu in a Wisconsin dairy herd.
Prevention, detection and long-term control of these diseases are key to avoiding a $300-billion impact.
Consolidation and new innovation facilities in Indiana aim to accelerate development and regulatory approval of herd-health solutions for livestock.
Veterinarians across Canada are grappling with critical shortages of antibiotics, vaccines and sedatives. Stringent regulations and a small market size have created a systemic failure that threatens both pets and livestock.
New modeling research shows ticks survive not through resistance but by exploiting where treated cattle rarely travel.
K-State veterinarians discuss a ranch with different groups of weaned calves showing signs of coccidiosis at a pivotal time in their lives.
Many heifer intramammary infections begin months before calving, long before milking hygiene becomes relevant. Targeting prevention earlier can protect future milk production and improve overall herd health.
FDA has conditionally approved a topical drug for prevention and treatment of NWS infestations in cattle.
Research and expert insights point to meaningful benefits for immunity, antioxidant protection and calf performance.
In addition to increasing carcass counts, wolves decrease reproduction rates, weaning weights, calf health and human well-being — costs often uncompensated or uncounted.
Many larger dairies report having biosecurity protocols in place, according to a Farm Journal survey, but there are gaps in the relevancy of plans, farm security, hygiene and herd health practices, and training.
As the disease moves into new regions, veterinarians remain essential in guiding prevention, treatment and long-term planning.
Winter infestations build fast and spread even faster. Dr. A.J. Tarpoff offers insights for veterinarians dealing with lice this season.
Strong breeding seasons start with strong postpartum cows. Winter calving offers the chance to get both right with attentive management.
A calf jacket can make winter easier but only if you know how to manage them.
When we focus only on the most obvious clinical sign or lesion, we risk missing the broader forces shaping cattle health. Stepping back reveals patterns we can’t see up close.
A multi-state outbreak of neurologic EHV-1 has been traced to a major barrel racing event in Waco, Texas.
Manage bovine respiratory disease with cold stress management and animal husbandry.
Culling decisions should be just as important as breeding decisions. Here, two experts explain what to consider when replacing cows in a milking herd.
Milk yield, components and udder health metrics can reveal early disease long before clinical signs emerge. Learning to interpret these signals can transform routine milk data into proactive herd health interventions.
While research is still emerging, postbiotics offer a unique approach for supporting rumen function while being stable across varying rearing environments.