Veterinary Education
Understanding how starch, fiber and rumen-degradable protein interact can help us recognize what supports efficient microbial protein production.
A stillborn calf can leave a frustratingly incomplete story. New research is helping us ask better questions about what happened before the calf died.
New veterinary schools are opening and expanding nationwide as universities respond to growing demand for veterinarians, particularly in rural and food animal practice.
Higher dietary starch reduced methane emissions, but individual cows remained consistently high or low emitters, suggesting biology may play a larger role than previously thought.
The biggest challenge facing the rural veterinary workforce shortage may not be getting students into veterinary school, but helping them reach the applicant stage.
Two cattle veterinarians reflect on the mentors, mistakes and experiences that shaped their careers long after veterinary school.
New online modular course allows veterinarians and industry professionals to certify livestock for movement out of infested zones.
What to know about identifying, sampling and treating suspected New World screwworm infestations.
Weaning creates major shifts in diet, intake and gut function, making rumen stability one of the most important parts of calf health management.
Turning ride-alongs and internships into real learning experiences benefits both the mentor and mentee.
Subclinical pneumonia is quietly driving treatment costs and long-term performance losses, but thoracic ultrasound is giving veterinarians a way to finally see it.
Emerging research suggests milk fever may be less about calcium deficiency and more about how inflammation and metabolism interact during the transition period.
From gestation through the first weeks of life, small decisions build toward better calf health. Focusing on key risk points at each stage can improve survival and long-term performance.
Replacement heifer selection has always shaped herd direction. Today, genomic tools are reshaping how confidently those decisions are made.
Dr. Blake Balrog outlines practical exam findings that help determine when oral therapy is sufficient and when it’s time to move to IV fluids.
The investment will support a new small animal teaching hospital, expanded specialty training and research that bridges animal and human health.
From virtual reality training to $30-million state investments, new programs are tackling the food-animal veterinarian shortage by making rural practice financially viable and professionally sustainable.
A rare congressional inquiry into veterinary education raises questions about clinical duty hours, student welfare and oversight at U.S. veterinary schools.
With increasing insecticide resistance and the emergence of new tick and tick-borne pathogen species, veterinary entomologists are more critical than ever.
When we focus only on the most obvious clinical sign or lesion, we risk missing the broader forces shaping cattle health. Stepping back reveals patterns we can’t see up close.
A serious game from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is helping veterinarians and dairy teams improve animal welfare, safety and efficiency — one virtual cow at a time.
Dr. Caitlin Dobecka offers her insights into the challenges and rewards of veterinary service at fairs and exhibitions.
Veterinary professionals can access on-demand videos, audio content and webinars to further their professional development.
Direct sampling of the lower respiratory tract can sharpen bovine respiratory disease diagnosis, improve case management and support antimicrobial stewardship.
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine has announced five continuing education courses with more to come.
With fewer young professionals entering large animal medicine, the University of Vermont’s CREAM Program offers a unique, hands-on approach to preparing the next generation of dairy veterinarians through real-world experience.
Dr. Bonnie R. Rush will join Texas A&M from Kansas State University, where she has served as dean since 2017.