Herd Health

Small shifts in timing and handling during early pregnancy can quietly determine whether transport leads to a successful conception or a lost one.
With annual returns up to 500% and a massive reduction in lameness costs, discover why AI-powered computer vision is the high-ROI investment redefining modern dairy profitability.
Treatment timing is not a single choice, but a moving target, that must balance sensitivity, percision and group-level signals to intervene effectively.
Prevention, detection and long-term control of these diseases are key to avoiding a $300-billion impact.
R-CALF USA is asking that bupavaquone be approved for use against theileriosis in cattle, the disease transmitted by the Asian longhorned tick.
Culling decisions should be just as important as breeding decisions. Here, two experts explain what to consider when replacing cows in a milking herd.
How cows are grouped directly influences how smoothly a robotic milking system runs.
Veterinary oversight in the fall is key to preventing disease, feed inefficiency and reproductive setbacks.
HHS allows FDA emergency use of animal drugs to combat New World screwworm.
When a virus moves into a new geographical range or is reintroduced into a country that has maintained a negative status for a long period, SHIC’s Megan Niederwerder says it’s critical to reassess the risk to the U.S.
NCBA Policy director urges cattle producers to be diligent and watch for New World screwworm flies.
Even the best vaccine won’t protect your cows if it’s not stored right.
National disease prevention relies on systematic monitoring and biosecurity to protect animal health, trade, and economic resilience against outbreaks like Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
Modern Holstein cows have an average gestation length of around 276 days, several days shorter than current references typically suggest.
With feed inputs representing the #1 expense for most dairy operations, and little relief in sight in terms of feed prices, efficient utilization of feedstuffs is a dairy sustainability imperative.
To highlight the voices of individuals and companies helping beef producers on their sustainability journey, Trust In Beef™ is spotlighting the collaborative value chain program’s partners in a new video series.
Abomasal bloat can come on so quickly that calves appearing perfectly healthy at one feeding are found dead at the next.
Chapped lips and hands aren’t the only things we need to worry about now that we are in the middle of the winter season. Winter weather has a significant impact on teat skin.
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