Veterinary Research
A model developed by the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security at UC Davis shows how disease spread affects milk production and recovery timelines on a closed dairy.
New research shows haptoglobin rises with BRD development and declines after treatment, offering insight into disease biology and recovery that clinical signs alone might miss.
An experimental microneedle painkiller patch designed to provide pain management and improve animal welfare shows proof of concept for the pork industry.
New research shows calves fed waste milk develop different immune cell and cytokine profiles than those fed salable milk, even when clinical health appears similar.
New survey results detail how veterinarians and producers assess bovine respiratory disease risk and metaphylaxis decisions when cattle fall into the medium-risk category.
Subclinical helminth infections suppress the bovine immune system and can significantly reduce the protective response to essential vaccines. A new review explores how common parasites cause immune modulation, leading to underperformance in well-vaccinated herds.
New research shows that genetic changes in modern H5N1 viruses improve their ability to infect bovine cells, helping explain recent HPAI detections in U.S. dairy herds.
Long before calving, subtle biological signals can influence the health, growth, and future productivity of a calf. Understanding and utilizing these signals could lead to the next revolution in reproductive management for cattle.
Experts say it’s time to feed colostrum according to quality not habit. When it comes to calf immunity, more volume isn’t always better.
High-starch diets could reduce dangerous bacteria in beef cattle, offering new food safety strategies.
Brucellosis is a serious and often neglected disease endemic to many low- and middle-income countries around the world. The disease spreads to people from major livestock species, as well as through consumption of unpasteurized dairy products.
Study finds rotating ionophores could lead to additional gain.
The company also is celebrating 30 years of working to advance herd health.
Oklahoma State University receives a historic state funding appropriation to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital.
The event is slated for July 22-24 in Rochester, N.Y., with an agenda focused on the theme of “Clearing Hurdles to Improve Milk Quality.”
Staph. aureus is being Confirmed More Frequently as the Culprit Contributing to Subclinical Mastitis
One researcher says of the 7,800 bulk tank milk samples her company tests annually, 45% of them are positive for the bacterium.
Researchers look at four factors that contribute to early pregnancy loss: embryo, cow, bull and environment.
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.
Undergraduate students and current high school seniors who have experience raising and caring for small or large livestock, equine and/or poultry are eligible to apply for a $5,000 scholarship to help them on their educational journey toward a career focused on livestock production and animal stewardship.
Changes in BCS at dry-off and parturition have been associated with differences in health, performance, and survival.
When cows accumulate too much copper, it piles up in the liver. The result can be liver damage at the cellular level, liver necrosis, and impaired liver function.
Fernanda Ferreira, director, agriculture methane at Clean Air Task Force, is the featured speaker. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians may earn one Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) credit for attending.
Hans Coetzee’s work has been instrumental in clearing the way for the first regulatory approval of livestock analgesics, or pain relief medicine, that have eased the pain of millions of animals.
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.
From trade and deregulation to alternative land uses and cash rent prices, ag economists have no shortage of issues on their radar for 2025.
By inheriting hornless genes from her sire and dam, the purebred heifer named WSU Miss L120 will pass on the trait to all offspring.
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USDA approves funding to bolster efforts to prevent further spread through surveillance, animal health checkpoints and domestic preparedness.
Scientists Assess a Tick’s Potential to Spread Disease in Southern U.S.
The annual award, sponsored by Zoetis, recognizes outstanding achievements by a veterinarian in beef-cattle medicine.
New research on the Y chromosome will allow geneticists to trace the paternal line in horses.