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Feedyard Veterinary Consultant Del Miles combines rigorous science with good-old hard work.
Del Miles Says Show Me the Data

Feedyard Veterinary Consultant Del Miles combines rigorous science with good-old hard work.

Veterinarians can earn up to 14 Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) CEs for attending the DCRC Annual Meeting, Nov. 15-16, in Indianapolis.
AAVSB Approves DCRC Annual Meeting for RACE Credits

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has accepted Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) submission for continuing education (CE) credits.

Save the date for May 8 and 9, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo.
Join the Conversation About Animal Agriculture

The annual Stakeholders Summit brings top thought leaders in the industry together to discuss hot-button issues and out-of-the-box ideas.

The Food Systems Fellowship Program exposes veterinary students to diverse value-added experiences which equip them with the knowledge to serve as impactful food animal industry leaders in the future.
Merck Extends Scholarships to Next Generation of Veterinarians

Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, is pleased to award three scholarships to veterinary students who are participating in the program.

Moraxella bovoculi is one of the primary pathogens causing pinkeye in cattle.
Huvepharma Announces New Moraxella bovoculi Vaccine

Huvepharma releases a conditional licensed vaccine for the prevention of pinkeye caused by ​​​​​​​Moraxella bovoculi in cattle.

AABP' Veterinary Practice Sustainability Committee has received a second grant for more than $238,000 from the USDA's  Veterinary Services Grant Program for a two-year series of practice management workshops for recently graduated rural veterinarians.
AABP Seeks Applications for Practice-Management Workshops

AABP Offers Grants for Recent Graduates to Participate in “Manage Your Rural Practice for Success” Workshop.

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners will host its second conference targeted to the information needs of recent veterinary graduates.
Recent Grads: Break Through to Excellence

Registration is Open for the 2019 AABP Recent Veterinary Graduate Conference.

The 2018 Zoetis Scholarship recipients were recognized during the recent AABP Conference in Phoenix.
 Zoetis Invites Veterinary Students to Apply for 2019 Scholarships

Zoetis Inc. and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) will partner again in 2019 to provide scholarships to second- and third-year veterinary students in the United States and Caribbean.

Scholarships included the AABP Foundation-Zoetis Scholarships, featuring $5,000 each plus a $750 travel stipend.
AABP, Sponsors award $331,000 in Scholarship to Student Members

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) helps veterinary students and young graduate veterinarians prepare for the future.

USDA will phase out free metal tags for official ID, and initiate a cost-sharing program for radio-frequency tgs.
USDA Outlines Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability

Plan includes cost-sharing for electronic ID, birth-to-slaughter traceability.

More Options Made Available in Texas to Control Cattle Fever Ticks

Cattle producers in Texas can now use hand-held sprayers to control Cattle Fever Ticks, in addition to spray boxes according to a temporary rule change by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.

A Cattle Fever Tick spray box in action in South Texas.
More Options Made Available in Texas to Control Cattle Fever Ticks

Cattle producers in Texas can now use hand-held sprayers to control Cattle Fever Ticks, in addition to spray boxes according to a temporary rule change by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.

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New Veterinary Research Grant Aims to Help Dairy Calves and Farmers

Michigan State University researchers Lorraine Sordillo and Ángel Abuelo, both in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, have been awarded a four-year, $500,000 grant for their work with dairy calves.

Dr. Bob Smith (left) helps induct Dr. Del Miles into the Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame.
AABP Honors Veterinarians for Outstanding Service

The annual awards luncheon during the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) conference offers a chance for veterinarians to celebrate the accomplishments of their colleagues.

Dr. Bob Smith (right) presents Dr. Dan Thomson with the 2018 Zoetis Distinguished Service Award during the annual AABP conference.
AABP, Zoetis Honor Dr. Dan Thomson for Distinguished Service

During the recent annual conference, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) and award sponsor Zoetis presented Dan Thomson, DVM, PhD, with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award.

AABP honored Dr. Eric Behlke (right) with the 2018 James A. Jarrett Award for Young Leaders.
Eric Behlke Earns Young Leader Award

The AABP recognizes the future of bovine veterinary medicine depends upon young veterinarians becoming involved in their profession, assuming leadership roles and building upon the successes of previous generations.

AABP and Boehringer ingelheim honored Dr. Henry Ceelen (right) with the 2018 Bovine Practitioner of the Year award during the recent annual conference. Dr. Ceelen practices in Kemptville, Ontario.
Dr. Henry Ceelen, Bovine Practitioner of the Year

Established in 1978 and currently sponsored by Boeringer Ingelheim, the AABP Bovine Practitioner of the Year Award honors a single beef or dairy veterinarian for outstanding contributions to the industry.

AABP selected Dr. Virginia Fajt (center) for this year’s Award of Excellence.
AABP Honors Dr. Virginia Fajt

During its recent annual conference, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) honored Texas A&M University veterinarian Virginia Fajt, DVM, PhD, with the AABP Award of Excellence.

University of Wisconsin veterinarian Terri Ollivett (right) presents Dr. Sheila McGuirk with the 2018 Merck Mentor of the Year Award.
Mentor of the Year: Dr. Sheila McGuirk

Since joining the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Medicine faculty in 1983, Sheila McGuirk, DVM, PhD, has built international acclaim as a teacher, researcher and mentor to other veterinarians.

AABP and Boehringer Ingleheim honored Dr. Ben Shelton (left) with this year’s Excellence in Preventative Medicine Award for dairy practice. Dr. Geof Smith, from North Carolina State University, presented the award.
AABP Honors Dr. Ben Shelton for Preventative Medicine (Dairy)

During the recent American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) conference, attendees honored Dr. Ben Shelton for excellence in preventative medicine in dairy practice.

AABP and Boehringer Ingleheim honored Dr. John Crews (right) with this year’s Excellence in Preventative Medicine Award for beef practice.
AABP Honors Dr. John Crews for Preventative Medicine (Beef)

Boehringer Ingleheim sponsors the annual AABP Excellence in Preventative Medicine Award, with honorees from both beef and dairy practices.

Dr. Mike Apley (left)m from Kansas State University, and Immediate Past President of AABP, passes the position on to Dr. Glenn Rogers, Aledo, Texas.
AABP Passes Gavel to Dr. Glenn Rogers

During the recent AABP annual conference, the membership honored outgoing president Dr. Mike Apley, from Kansas State University, and welcomed Dr. Glenn Rogers as the new AABP president.

Dr. Del Miles, here with his wife Marlene, is this year's beef inductee to the Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame
Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame Inducts Miles, Allenstein

At the 2018 51st AABP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., two outstanding and long-time cattle veterinarians were inducted into the Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame (CPVHOF).

Across beef production segments, the most important animal welfare topic where training is needed was animal handling, identifying and treating sick animals was second, and animal identification and verification was third. The only exception was among beef veterinarians who ranked vaccination protocols third.
New Survey Identifies Needs and Gaps in Cattle Care and Well-being

Merck Animal Health this week announced the results from the Cattle Care and Well-Being Survey, identifying resources, topics and training needed to advance cattle care and well-being.

The Texas Tech Veterinary College plans to enroll 60 students per year for a desired enrollment of 240 students for the four-year program.
Texas Tech University Honors Caviness Beef Packers

The organization was recognized for its generous philanthropic contribution to the future School of Veterinary Medicine.

Since its initial identification in Côte d'Ivoire in 1942, PPR has spread to over 70 countries in Africa, the Near and Middle East and Asia.
Countries Reaffirm Will to Globally Eradicate PPR

Over 45 countries this week renewed their commitment to globally eradicate by 2030, Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), a highly contagious disease responsible for the death of millions of sheep and goats each year.

Dr. Keith Poulsen
WVDL Names Dr. Keith Poulsen Director

The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) has a new director as of September 1, 2018.

FDA audits typically begin with the feed distributor, with follow-up visits with veterinarians and producers when inspectors find inconsistencies. (John Maday)
VFD Audits: What to Expect

Follow the rules, keep good records and you shouldn’t have to worry about FDA audits.

The 2019 annual WVC conference takes place February 17 to 20, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
WVC Opens Registration for Annual Conference

The 2019 annual WVC conference, scheduled for February 17 to 20, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, offers a wide range of scientific sessions and continuing education (CE) credits for veterinarians.

John Maday
Perspective Pays in BSE Response

Last week, the USDA confirmed a case of atypical BSE in a Florida cow. The industry assessed the situation appropriately, while American consumers and our export partners responded with a collective shrug.

John Maday
Perspective Pays in BSE Response

Last week, the USDA confirmed a case of atypical BSE in a Florida cow. The industry assessed the situation appropriately, while American consumers and our export partners responded with a collective shrug.

Volatile organic compounds could serve as biomarkers for bovine respiratory disease.
A Sniff Test for BRD?

As the search continues for reliable chute-side tests for early signs of BRD, researchers work to identify indicators beyond gross signs, body temperature and other traditional methods of field diagnosis.

The T-HEXX lines of products are based upon innovative hydrophilic polymer technologies for animal health, primarily in the dairy and equine markets.
Huvepharma acquires T-HEXX Animal Health

Huvepharma®, a fast-growing global pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and marketing human and animal health products, announces the acquisition of T-HEXX Animal Health.

AVMA joins several professional organizations in supporting stronger, standardized licensure requirements for veterinarians and technicians.
Veterinary organizations support strong licensure requirements

The AVMA, AAVSB, AAVMC and NAVTA have released a statement of support for licensing requirements. These groups are working to standardize and improve licensure standards for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

A dairy genomics workshop will be held October 2 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Genomics Workshop Slated for World Dairy Expo

Workshop will review latest topics in dairy genomics

Dr. Kelly Lechtenberg
Lechtenbergs Create Fund for Food Animal Research at K-State

Kelly and Marcie Lechtenberg, Oakland, Neb., have created the T.G. Nagaraja and M.M. Chengappa Excellence Fund in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University.

The AVC’s winter 2018 conference takes place Nov 29 to Dec 1, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Kansas City, Mo.
AVC Conference: From Markets to Metaphylaxis

The Academy of Veterinary Consultants recently held its summer conference in Denver, with educational programs covering a broad spectrum of cow-calf and feedlot production, veterinary research and, market trends.

White-tailed deer could serve as sentinel animals for disease surveillance, and also could provide a reservoir for propagating the virus should it become established here.
Deer Could Harbor Rift Valley Fever Virus

Among the foreign animal diseases posing potential threats to U.S. herds, we don’t often hear about Rift Valley Fever.

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council is focused on bringing together all sectors of the dairy industry – producers, consultants, academia and allied industry professionals – for improved reproductive performance.
DCRC Opens Registration for Annual Meeting

Indianapolis, home of the century-old, 500-mile automobile race, will host the 2018 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, Nov.14-16.

The plan approved by the Board of Regents would enroll 60 students per year for a desired enrollment of 240 students for the four-year program.
Texas Tech Moving Forward with School of Veterinary Medicine

Regents approved establishing the new school and degree plan, as well as funding for preliminary designs for the school.

Five Kansas State University students have been awarded National Bio and Agro-defense Facility Scientist Training Program fellowships funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The fellowship recipients, from left: Kaitlynn Bradshaw, Laura Constance, Chester McDowell, Victoria Ayers and Christian Cook.
University Selects First Cohort of NBAF Fellowships

When a federal laboratory comes to town, it fuels demand for highly educated and trained workers.

Dr. Dale Woerner
Meat Scientist Dale Woerner to Return to Texas Tech

Dale R. Woerner, a meat science researcher who earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Texas Tech, will start this fall as the Cargill Endowed Professorship in Meat Science Sustainability

Daniel E. Little, MS, DVM, President & CEO, Precision Health Technologies, LLC.
Precision Health Technologies Acquires Grazix Marketing Rights

Natural phytobiologics company establishes presence in key animal health markets.

University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Scott Poock teaches students to look for details that matter to improve dairy operations. Poock teaches MU veterinary students how to take university research to milking parlors.
Mizzou Vet Students Take Research to Dairy Parlors and Pastures

The University of Missouri veterinary students take campus research to parlors and pastures to help dairy farms improve.

Pinkeye and Foot Rot a Rancher’s Headache
Pinkeye and Foot Rot a Rancher’s Headache

Producers have several options for controlling flies.

With animal health and welfare among its core principles, the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has long recognized antibiotic stewardship as a key component for sustainable beef production worldwide.
GRSB Issues Statement on Antimicrobial Stewardship

The statement places high priority on the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) and the need for more veterinarian involvement in treatment decisions.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted the 2nd International Symposium on Alternatives to Antibiotics in Paris, France.
Papers Summarize Symposium on Alternatives to Antibiotics

As global pressures mount to reduce the use of antibiotics in food-animal production, scientists work to identify production practices and technologies to cost-effectively protect animal health and performance.

AVMA sees the act as vital for increasing veterinary access to drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
AVMA Welcomes Passage of Animal Drug User Fee Legislation

​The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) applauds House and Senate lawmakers for their passage of the Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018 (H.R. 5554/S.2434.

John Maday
Think Your Nematodes Are Tough?

Hardly a week goes by without biologists discovering new feats of survival among living organisms.

Immature ticks often acquire the pathogen after biting infected mice.
Breaking the Lyme Disease Cycle

Mice actually play a key role in the transmission cycle for Lyme disease, and researchers at MIT and Harvard are exploring genomic editing as a tool for disrupting that cycle.