The livestock industry continues to grapple with the first confirmed cases of HPAI in cattle, while federal and state agencies continue to assure consumers there's no concern about the safety of the U.S. milk supply.
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has accepted Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) submission for continuing education (CE) credits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the recent American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) conference, attendees honored Dr. Ben Shelton for excellence in preventative medicine in dairy practice.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Indianapolis, home of the century-old, 500-mile automobile race, will host the 2018 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, Nov.14-16.
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
The statement places high priority on the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) and the need for more veterinarian involvement in treatment decisions.
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.
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.
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.