From stress mitigation to rapid diagnostics, new tools aim to reshape how veterinarians make decisions in the field.

As carcass weights hit new highs, experts warn that efficiency gains bring unintended welfare risks in transport, feedlots and packing plants — and call for targeted investments, better infrastructure and data‑driven management of every animal.

Pattern recognition with artificial intelligence is helping cattle operations notice changes in cattle health, management and economics earlier.

If NWS does cross the border, quarantine and movement controls will be designed to inspect and treat affected animals. Adis Dijab, a veterinarian with APHIS, says this means producers can clear the rest of the herd and continue business.

How early heifer development sets the ceiling for fertility, productivity and profit.