Veterinary Research
New pathology research suggests we may need to look beyond obvious cardiac lesions as researchers work to unravel one of the beef industry’s most challenging diseases.
Routine milk spectra could help identify dairy cows with greater heat resilience while revealing the biology behind how cattle cope with heat stress.
USDA-funded projects are tackling some of the biggest challenges in New World screwworm control, from producing more competitive sterile flies to developing entirely new ways to eliminate the parasite.
A new study has found Bovine Leukemia Virus DNA in biting insects, adding evidence for a possible role in the virus’ transmission.
New Missouri-based research offers insight into how bovine anaplasmosis spreads naturally and why infected ticks have remained so difficult to detect.
Evidence from bovine embryos suggests the greatest threat to cryopreservation success may occur after freezing is complete.
Research in beef-on-dairy cattle is challenging long-held assumptions about when these costly lesions develop.
A Kansas herd loss prompted researchers to evaluate whether inexpensive nitrate strips can help identify dangerous water contamination before cattle are exposed.
Researchers have found a sensor-based fresh cow monitoring program identified more health disorders, increased treatment rates, reduced herd exits and generated better economic outcomes than visual observation alone.
GPS and accelerometer collars could help identify lameness in breeding bulls before it becomes obvious during routine observation.
Research suggests calves that recover from scours may still carry a production disadvantage years after the ailment has been treated.
New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is investigating whether ultrasound could provide veterinarians with a practical way to monitor mammary involution and identify cows struggling to dry off.
Cetrorelix, a GnRH antagonist used in human fertility medicine, might provide a practical alternative to estradiol in fixed-time AI programs.
A new study examining diary calf cognition found calves fed more milk were more likely to prioritize play than food-seeking behavior.
Calves arriving at veal facilities with a hollow flank are four times more likely of dying within the first three weeks.
The “Cattle Mooves” project aims to turn cattle movement into measurable data that could support earlier mobility assessment and improve understanding of structural soundness.
Researchers detected infectious H5N1 virus in milking parlor air and wastewater systems while also identifying possible subclinical infections in cattle.
A newly identified cellular structure inside rumen microbes may be quietly driving a significant share of enteric methane production, potentially providing a more precise target for intervention.
A novel H5N1 vaccine designed to trigger both respiratory and systemic immunity is showing early success in cattle, offering a potential breakthrough as avian influenza spreads across species.
The semen microbiome is gaining attention as a potential indicator of bull fertility. New research suggests these microbial patterns may help explain variation not captured by traditional metrics.
New research is investigating why cattle pregnancies fail before detection and what that means for improving reproductive efficiency in cattle.
Garlic-based fly control isn’t new, but consistent delivery has been the limiting factor. North American research shows mixed results, raising a different question: Is the issue the compound or how it’s delivered?
A large Holstein dataset confirms bovine spastic syndrome is moderately heritable and highlights genetic markers that could help producers reduce risk through breeding.
New research suggests bovine coronavirus is not just spreading nose-to-nose but through the air calves share, adding urgency to ventilation and housing design decisions.
Early-life data is starting to catch up with adoption, showing crossbred calves deliver comparable growth and health without added management burden.
New research suggests inflammation may trigger prion-like neurodegeneration even without detectable infectious prions, offering new insight into the biology behind diseases such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
Researchers found a commercial deworming tablet released only 10% of its drug content in dissolution testing, prompting investigation of new formulations designed to improve drug release and extend exposure in cattle.