Dairy - General
Effective scours treatment depends on correcting dehydration and acidosis early. Here, Dr. Geoffrey Smith reviews physiology-based oral and IV fluid therapy strategies.
With their recent accolade of being named the 2026 IDFA’s Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award winner, the Waddell family showcases what it truly means to be modern dairy producers.
Driving innovation to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.
California has lifted its HPAI-related ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions, allowing shows to return to fairgrounds after more than a year.
The next phase of beef-on-dairy is all about creating a reliable, efficient supply chain.
When replacement heifers are limited, every pregnancy counts.
It’s time to start thinking about how to protect herds from New World screwworm before it reaches the U.S.
Keeping birds away helps safeguard feed quality and reduce disease risk for your herd.
Understanding the factors that contribute to the decline in mental health during the holidays is the first step toward managing them effectively.
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.
Officials have confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian flu in a Wisconsin dairy herd.
With increasing insecticide resistance and the emergence of new tick and tick-borne pathogen species, veterinary entomologists are more critical than ever.
A calf jacket can make winter easier but only if you know how to manage them.
How cows are grouped directly influences how smoothly a robotic milking system runs.
Federal government will cut the bureaucracy to support the dairy industry, focused on tougher measures to stop major animal disease problems and improve labor availability.
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.
When the going gets tough, is adjusting your focus enough? Experts say one of the best ways to build resilience and manage stress is to pay attention in the present moment.
Salmonella is challenging organism for calf operations, but the serotype Dublin is especially dangerous because of its unique hallmarks of multidrug resistance and ability to also cause severe illness in humans.
Projects in the United States and Canada are eligible for Kinder Ground grants, and finalists will be asked to submit a letter of support from a trusted adviser, such as the herd’s veterinarian of record, nutritionist, or Extension agent.
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.
U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s is partnering with Texas A&M University to advance the sterile fly technique to halt NWS reproduction.
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.
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.
Driven by a dual need to enhance sustainability and optimize farm profit, understanding feed efficiency is becoming essential for modern dairy farmers. But what exactly is feed efficiency, how can it be influenced, and should it be a measure used on your farm?
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service National Veterinary Services Laboratories have confirmed their first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy cattle herd in Nebraska.
For decades, researchers have explored the influence of dam nutrition on offspring performance. Now, the dairy industry is taking a page from that book, exploring the intricacies of how and what we feed to dairy dams to improve the health and productivity of their calves, without sacrificing theirs.
A growing population of younger cows in most dairy herds brings a hidden risk to calf health. Fortunately, it’s also a manageable one.
It might not happen today, tomorrow or next week, but artificial intelligence (AI) will soon become an integral operational tool on many U.S. dairy farms, according to Miel Hostens with Cornell University.