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Michigan State University has been awarded two separate $1 million grants to help fund research that aims to improve dairy cow feed efficiency.

Worms, flies, ticks and lice are all costly to beef producers.

Another peer-reviewed study shows beef production is a minor contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

Modified yeast cultures could produce cannabinoids such as THC and CBD at much lower cost.

Zoonotic diseases, such as campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis, continue to build resistance against common antimicrobial drugs, according to a new European report.

Understanding of the cattle microbiome can provide tools for improving animal health and productivity.

U.S. sales of medically important antimicrobials for use in food animals dropped considerably last year according to the latest summary report from the FDA. The decline in 2017 accelerated a trend that began in 2016.

The internet has fallen in love with Lil’ Bill, a 7.9-lb. premature calf under the care of the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU-CVM).

The greatest potential for improving sustainability of livestock production depends on scientific innovation to boost productivity while reducing environmental impacts.

A first-ever drug for reduction of ammonia gas in livestock has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use after being developed by Elanco.

When the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef formed in 2012, participants quickly realized sustainability goals, practices and measurements would need to reflect regional differences in beef-production environments.

Feedyard Veterinary Consultant Del Miles combines rigorous science with good-old hard work.

Cattle producers in Texas can now use hand-held sprayers to control Cattle Fever Ticks, in addition to spray boxes according to a temporary rule change by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.

Last week, the USDA confirmed a case of atypical BSE in a Florida cow. The industry assessed the situation appropriately, while American consumers and our export partners responded with a collective shrug.

In agricultural science today, standing still is the same as moving backwards.

While the “nature versus nurture” debate persists, we continue to gain understanding of genetic influences in virtually every aspect of livestock production.

Veterinarians have a unique opportunity to gain practical, usable information and solutions to every day challenges at the second annual Vet Leader One Day event, June 22, 2018, in Great Bend, Kan.

Like other pathogens and agricultural pests, antibiotic-resistant bacteria do not recognize international borders.

The Dairy Cattle Welfare Council symposium will be held May 31st & June 1st at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

New research out of the University of Wisconsin–Madison has, for the first time, detected prions responsible for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in samples taken from sites where deer congregate.

The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) this week opened a 60-day public comment period on the group’s Sustainability Framework.

2018 51st AABP Annual Conference seeks to enhance veterinarians’ skills and knowledge that are critical to their success.

Norbrook has appointed Steve Schram as VP Sales & Marketing for The Americas.

Early registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory (TVDML) Amarillo Bovine Respiratory Disease Conference.

GlobalVetLINK (GVL®) is hosting VFD Audit Process Q&A, a free webinar to help the industry better understand the VFD inspection process, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. (CDT).

Mastitis is the most expensive disease in the dairy industry. Each clinical case can cost a dairy farmer more than $400 and damages both the cow's future output as well as her comfort.

Justin Welsh, DVM, has been named Executive Director of Food Animal Technical Services for Merck Animal Health’s U.S. Food Animal Team.

The changes would simplify the branding requirements, making the brands easier to apply and read, reducing errors.

Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has reached an historic milestone as the agency celebrates 125 years of service to Texas animal agriculture.

Farmers, ranchers set to gain new market opportunities for improving soil health.

Dramatic weather changes such as drought and parasites have created a set of new challenges for Texas beef cattle producers. Texas A&M University are putting new priority on beef production research.

Veterinarians using GlobalVetLINK for issuing a CVI for entry of livestock into Colorado will no longer need to call the CDA office or use the Online Permitting System for an import entry permit.

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee selected two college of veterinary medicine students as recipients of $1,500 scholarships.

Co-hosted by the College of Veterinary Medicine and Entrepreneurship at Cornell, the competition invited students from any college or major to come up with innovative solutions in the animal health sector.

Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam will give attendees at the 2018 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit a glimpse of how animal agriculture has evolved over the years.

'Imrestor' is not an antibiotic, and will not require milk or meat withdrawal times.

Last summer and fall, Farm Foundation hosted a series of 12 workshops around the country on antibiotic use in animal agriculture and upcoming FDA rules and policy. While FDA officials participated in the workshops, time limitations kept them from addressing all the questions generated during the discussions.

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems.

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Question #13: How can the typical American lessen the dependency on corn?

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Question #12: How do you think corn affects the price of cattle? Do you think this is having a greater impact on the health of Americans?

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Question #11: What changes in the U.S. do you think will have to be made for majority of cattle to be raised on pasture?

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Why do you think other countries do not primarily feed cattle corn?  

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems.

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Question 8: Can feeding cattle corn be a sustainable process?

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems.

Semex adds health trait index as option to its sire rankings.

These low-cost, highly reflective covers that can be placed directly on hutches to reflect heat away.

New line offers combination prebiotic and probiotic approach and increased shelf life.

Protection against BVD remains critical especially among pregnant cattle.

LUTALYSE portfolio expands to meet customers’ need for flexibility and convenience.