Andrea Bedford

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Two farms in Arizona have confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis. In response, USDA APHIS has issued a situation report and the CFIA has imposed import restrictions.
Even the best vaccine can fail if mismanaged. Dr. Jon Townsend outlines good handling practices to protect your investment and your cattle.
New research from the University of Illinois shows how working closely with veterinarians and completing farm biosecurity reviews can boost producers’ confidence and preparedness against disease.
Beef Extension Veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff recounts some skin-crawling stories fit for Halloween.
Research-backed probiotics are gaining traction in beef systems, offering new tools for rumen stability and health management.
Veterinary oversight in the fall is key to preventing disease, feed inefficiency and reproductive setbacks.
New data from four calf ranches highlight the dominance of respiratory disease and the year-round consistency of health challenges in beef-dairy cross calves.
With record calf prices, now is the perfect time for producers invest in herd health and their vaccine program.
New cases in Italy, France and Spain underscore the importance of surveillance and preparedness in U.S. herds.
A clean start begins at the navel. Good calving hygiene and early care are the simplest ways to prevent costly infections and improve calf health outcomes.