Animal health
Two farms in Arizona have confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis. In response, USDA APHIS has issued a situation report and the CFIA has imposed import restrictions.
This facility will increase the range of sterile fly release and bolster preparedness for New World screwworm.
Modern herds generate more information than ever. Veterinarians are key to interpreting it and guiding data-driven management decisions.
Even the best vaccine can fail if mismanaged. Dr. Jon Townsend outlines good handling practices to protect your investment and your cattle.
By providing microbial metabolites directly, postbiotics help calves develop stronger gut defenses and support cows as they move through the biologically demanding transition period.
We know the early life events of dairy replacement heifers have research-proven impacts on their later performance as adult dairy cows. Now, researchers are exploring how the development of young beef-cross calves influences their ultimate performance on the rail, with some surprising results.
Veternarian Kirk Ramsey says to reduce lice risk and create control measures, understanding the life cycle of lice and targeting application times are paramount.
Beef Extension Veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff recounts some skin-crawling stories fit for Halloween.
Research-backed probiotics are gaining traction in beef systems, offering new tools for rumen stability and health management.
Veterinary oversight in the fall is key to preventing disease, feed inefficiency and reproductive setbacks.
Bluetongue virus, an incurable cattle and sheep killing disease, continues to spread through Europe.
Live microbes are reshaping dairy nutrition, offering new tools to support gut health, rumen stability and production efficiency from calf to cow.
New cases in Italy, France and Spain underscore the importance of surveillance and preparedness in U.S. herds.
Prebiotics are emerging as a valuable tool in beef nutrition, supporting gut health and resilience during feed transitions.
Since first being detected in New Jersey in 2017, the Asian longhorn tick has spread through more than 20 states. Today marks the first identification in Kansas.
Prebiotic supplementation is beneficial for dairy calf health and development, and may improve milk yield in lactating cows.
Megin Nichols, the CDC’s director in the division of foodborne, waterborne and environmental diseases, explains the ties between human, animal and environmental health.
Secretary of Ag Rollins announces new case of New World screwworm 170 miles from southern border.
Avoid inconclusive results, wasted tests, and diagnostic delays by focusing on these five practical improvements for sample selection.
“Most screwworm migration does not come from adult flies making heroic flights northward. Instead, it comes from the movement of infested animals — cattle, deer, wildlife — and yes, even in rare cases, people. Wherever the animal goes, the parasite goes with them,” says Dr. Christopher Lee.
APHIS will host three listening sessions on new funding for Farm Bill animal health programs.
Historically, colder temperatures have played a crucial role in controlling New World screwworm’s geographical spread.
FDA conditionally approves first drug for prevention and treatment of NWS infestations in cattle.
A trusted adjuvant can make all the difference in capturing a strong immune response in young calves.
Understanding and managing ketosis in dairy cows is crucial for maximizing both herd health and productivity, especially during the transition period from precalving to 100 days after calving.
During Farm Safety week, John Currin, Virginia Tech Extension veterinarian, reminds us: “No matter how long we’ve done this, we can always learn to do things better. Be open and don’t think you know everything.”
With New World screwworm within 70 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, the livestock industry is on high alert. USDA continues to fight the northward spread of the parasite while debate continues on the border closure.
USDA says this is now the northernmost detection of NWS during this outbreak, and the one most threatening to the American cattle and livestock industry.
An Oklahoma rancher and his vet built a deworming plan that includes four practices that any producer can adopt: diagnostics, combination treatment, refugia and management.
A growing population of younger cows in most dairy herds brings a hidden risk to calf health. Fortunately, it’s also a manageable one.