Veterinary - General
The beef industry has spent years studying what can go wrong. A new evidence map shows what we’ve learned and where the next questions may need to come from.
One Iowa herd investigation into Theileria orientalis started with dead heifers and thousands of ticks. What was found next offered a broader lesson about surveillance, diagnostics and managing a disease that may already be moving through the region.
Milk prices, salvage values and replacement costs can change when a cow should leave the herd.
Two distinct variants and evidence of fetal infection are adding new questions to an outbreak first identified in European cattle this summer.
Dr. Eric Rooker challenges veterinarians to look beyond compensation and work-life balance and consider what makes a career fulfilling in the first place.
A conversation with a client during a routine goat castration helped reveal a passion for teaching that would eventually lead Dr. Jody Kull from private practice to Penn State.
New resistance-to-diarrhea and resistance-to-respiratory-disease PTAs give producers another tool for long-term calf health selection.
New thinking on forage particle size suggests the goal isn’t simply getting cows to chew more. It’s helping them spend more time where rumen health may benefit most: lying down.
From fetal programming to fitness checks, every step before loading helps determine how calves perform after they leave the dairy.
Comparing workforce assessments from Oklahoma, Kansas, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio uncovers common challenges — and a surprising shift in how the profession should approach solutions.
As beef-on-dairy economics and transition health reshape dairy management, Dr. Stephen LeBlanc says we should focus on preventing involuntary culling and optimizing productive lifespan rather than simply keeping cows in the herd longer.
When evidence falls short, veterinarians and producers rely on experience, collaboration and careful judgment to manage the complex realities of tick-borne disease.
A career spanning practice, research and industry taught Linda Rhodes that success isn’t measured by titles, but by purpose, curiosity and balance.
The biggest challenge facing the rural veterinary workforce shortage may not be getting students into veterinary school, but helping them reach the applicant stage.
Adult flies are only part of the problem. Knowing where they breed, rest and multiply can help you develop more effective control strategies.
Prompt action can help preserve joint function, while delayed treatment may lead to chronic lameness and reduced longevity.
Heat stress affects the cellular and immune systems that protect dairy cows from disease, creating impacts that extend far beyond production losses.
As Texas confronts the threat of New World screwworm, a veterinary emergency response team built for disasters is helping support the state’s efforts.
Two cattle veterinarians reflect on the mentors, mistakes and experiences that shaped their careers long after veterinary school.
From dairy practice to animal welfare leadership, entrepreneurship and regulation, Dr. Elizabeth Cox has spent her career finding new ways to serve animal agriculture.
Knowing what to do — and what not to do — can help prevent additional injury while waiting for a diagnosis on a down cow.
Weak udder support and poor teat placement can create chronic management and mastitis challenges.
Production animal veterinarians often work in isolation, making communication and trust with producers an important — and often overlooked — part of both professional well-being and animal care.
New global report warns shrinking investment in animal health is colliding with expanding disease threats, workforce strain and rising biosecurity demands
Beef-on-dairy calves are showing fewer scours cases and repeat treatments than Holsteins, adding another layer to their value on dairy farms.
Quick action to control bleeding, limit movement and stabilize the animal can significantly improve outcomes while waiting for veterinary care.
New research shows even low levels of stable flies can trigger cattle bunching and measurable milk losses, making it an early warning sign for on-farm stress.