Animal health
Strong breeding seasons start with strong postpartum cows. Winter calving offers the chance to get both right with attentive management.
When we focus only on the most obvious clinical sign or lesion, we risk missing the broader forces shaping cattle health. Stepping back reveals patterns we can’t see up close.
A multi-state outbreak of neurologic EHV-1 has been traced to a major barrel racing event in Waco, Texas.
Manage bovine respiratory disease with cold stress management and animal husbandry.
While research is still emerging, postbiotics offer a unique approach for supporting rumen function while being stable across varying rearing environments.
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.
This facility will increase the range of sterile fly release and bolster preparedness for New World screwworm.
Even the best vaccine can fail if mismanaged. Dr. Jon Townsend outlines good handling practices to protect your investment and your cattle.
Veternarian Kirk Ramsey says to reduce lice risk and create control measures, understanding the life cycle of lice and targeting application times are paramount.
The weaned calf is currently an expensive commodity whose health and growth should not be taken lightly.
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 cases in Italy, France and Spain underscore the importance of surveillance and preparedness in U.S. herds.
Strategic management, disease prevention and parasite control set replacement heifers up for lifelong productivity.
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.
Prebiotics are emerging as a valuable tool in beef nutrition, supporting gut health and resilience during feed transitions.
Since first being detected in New Jersey in 2017, the Asian longhorn tick has spread through more than 20 states. Today marks the first identification in Kansas.
Megin Nichols, the CDC’s director in the division of foodborne, waterborne and environmental diseases, explains the ties between human, animal and environmental health.
Secretary of Ag Rollins announces new case of New World screwworm 170 miles from southern border.
Avoid inconclusive results, wasted tests, and diagnostic delays by focusing on these five practical improvements for sample selection.
“Most screwworm migration does not come from adult flies making heroic flights northward. Instead, it comes from the movement of infested animals — cattle, deer, wildlife — and yes, even in rare cases, people. Wherever the animal goes, the parasite goes with them,” says Dr. Christopher Lee.
Anaplasmosis can be devastating with death losses in some herds approaching 50%.
Leading U.S. official to discuss connections between animal and human health during Gardiner lecture series at K-State.
APHIS will host three listening sessions on new funding for Farm Bill animal health programs.
Historically, colder temperatures have played a crucial role in controlling New World screwworm’s geographical spread.
FDA conditionally approves first drug for prevention and treatment of NWS infestations in cattle.
A trusted adjuvant can make all the difference in capturing a strong immune response in young calves.
NWS traps will be deployed at the Texas border and ports to protect the livestock industry.
During Farm Safety week, John Currin, Virginia Tech Extension veterinarian, reminds us: “No matter how long we’ve done this, we can always learn to do things better. Be open and don’t think you know everything.”