Veterinary Medicine
First-of-its-kind treatment to be approved by FDA in more than a decade, Pradalex is now available to treat swine and bovine respiratory diseases.
The current One Health crisis brought about by the challenge of viral diseases and the need to improve the level of biosecurity practiced across species has spurred the AVMA to take a big step forward to protect animals.
Under the regulation, FSIS would classify certain Salmonella levels and serotypes in raw poultry products as adulterants and, therefore, prohibit them from entering the food supply.
Outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture acknowledging the progress made in reopening cattle trade between the two countries following the detection of New World Screwworm, but says more action is needed to resume trade.
The increased use of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) to treat pyrexia and pain in dairy cattle infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 prompted FDA to issue a warning to producers and veterinarians in October.
The report echoes calls by other scientists to ramp up the surveillance of felines, which are susceptible to the virus and have a high mortality rate. The AVMA says several cases in cats linked to poultry or wild bird exposure had been reported before the outbreak began in dairy cows last spring.
California native Serena Schotanus, a Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine student, is named the award recipient.
Any existing herd health problems are amplified by HPAI H5N1, practitioners report. Some are asking regulatory agencies for more consistent testing and reporting protocols. They are also encouraging producers to invest dollars in better nutrition and cow comfort resources.
Scientists are ringing bells of warning about this virus, telling us to take action now. I hope we’re listening.
The CR includes nearly $110 billion in disaster and farmer aid, which includes $10 billion in farmer aid and $21 billion ag disaster aid. $2 billion of that disaster aid is specifically for livestock producers. The measure also includes a one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill.
Nearly half of all farmworkers are undocumented, and industries such as dairy and meatpacking plants are especially vulnerable to labor shortages.
Here are five ways to help producers think through and process the decision to remove an animal from the herd.
NCBA Policy director urges cattle producers to be diligent and watch for New World screwworm flies.
The annual award, sponsored by Zoetis, recognizes outstanding achievements by a veterinarian in beef-cattle medicine.
Two weeks after the pest was detected in a Mexican cow, U.S. officials remain focused on the health and wellness of U.S. livestock.
The program is open to association members who graduated between 2017-24. The event is set for Feb. 14-15 in Norman, Okla.
A recent study at Kansas State University highlights some of the benefits.
There are warning signs that can help you determine whether it’s needed. Here are six to consider.
The vehicle allows the School of Veterinary Medicine to grow its efforts in giving back to a region that has generously supported the school.
Multiple studies indicate there are potential connections.
A partial answer to addressing the work ruts that recent graduates can get into is a counterintuitive measure. We sometimes need to pull them off the front line.
USDA announced on Oct. 30 the first reported case of H5N1 in a pig in an Oregon backyard farm.
The study also showed that a bovine H5N1 virus is susceptible to the antiviral drugs favipiravir and baloxavir marboxil (brand name Xofluza) of the polymerase inhibitor class, as well as the neuraminidase inhibitor zanamivir.
Needle size matters when using hormones during synchronization protocols for breeding cattle.
Have you wanted to have more calves born earlier in your calving season, but didn’t want to deal with the increase in labor, cost and facilities to utilize estrus synchronization and artificial insemination?
The realignment comes at a critical time in the animal drug review program, the agency reports.
The 2024 57th AABP Annual Conference demonstrated resiliency and preparedness of bovine veterinarians.
The program offers a One Health approach to antimicrobial stewardship and combatting antimicrobial resistance. The 2024 Symposium will focus on Combatting AMR Together: Shared Commitment, Shared Success.
More than 50 animals, to date, including cattle and one moose have died. Officials say the current risk to humans is small.
The agency has developed an online Q&A to answer questions about veterinarians’ federal requirements with regard to these topic areas.