Veterinary - General
The total U.S. feedlot inventory on Jan. 1, 2025 was 14.297 million head, including 2.474 million head in feedlots with capacity less than 1,000 head.
Have you ever wanted to post on social media but were worried about potential backlash? Knowing how to handle contentious issues online can help people understand the animal agriculture’s commitment to animal care.
APHIS emphasizes new protocols in place to monitor for the pest before cattle enter the U.S.
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.
Five strategies when feeding less than ideal hay.
Denton will help guide content development for the beef cattle audience and provide solutions to enhance animal production, management best practices and profitability.
With spring bull buying season here, producers should understand their goals for marketing calves and the genetic value to make replacement females.
With food recalls skyrocketing, one might find it hard to discern whether they’re reading a current USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service report or a chapter straight out of Upton Sinclair’s 1906 novel “The Jungle.”
USDA APHIS announced protocols to ensure safe movement of animals while mitigating the threat of New World Screwworm.
Following President Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Canada announced its own 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of U.S. imports. Mexico also announced its own retaliatory measures, but no specifics were unveiled as of Sunday morning.
U.S. farmers and various trade groups are very apprehensive about not only the potential negative impacts of tariffs on the U.S. ag sector, but what they do to garner new trade agreements.
Virbac is expanding its U.S. cattle range of products with four new products.
Calving during the winter months can present some unique challenges, so being prepared with supplies and supplemental nutrition will help.
While some operations are increasing cow numbers, there are a couple segments decreasing numbers or exiting for good.
Topics include genetic modifications in livestock, yield grades and a beef industry economic outlook.
2024 was a year that confronted APHIS with new challenges, forcing the agency to find new and creative solutions to animal and plant health threats, says APHIS Administrator Michael Watson.
Using heart score and health records could help develop an EPD for the fatal, untreatable condition.
The current outbreak underscores the importance of biosecurity measures, rapid response and vigilance to protect agriculture and livestock from this economically devastating disease. Here’s the latest on FMDV.
The report echoes calls by other scientists to ramp up the surveillance of felines, which are susceptible to the virus and have a high mortality rate. The AVMA says several cases in cats linked to poultry or wild bird exposure had been reported before the outbreak began in dairy cows last spring.
Meteorologists say the active start to January is a sign of what’s ahead with concerns about drought, more cold and a sharp divide in areas of the country seeing too much moisture versus not enough.
Understanding the stages is critical in order to know when/if producers need to provide assistance during calving season to increase the likelihood a live calf is born alive and off to a good start.
For the first time in nearly 40 years, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed on the outskirts of Berlin.
The pest can travel on humans, vehicles, pets, livestock and even on some wildlife species — all of which increase the likelihood it could eventually enter our country.
Comment period is open for the public to review the new draft guidelines for labeling plant-based alternative foods.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Jan. 3 that it will award $306 million to continue its H5N1 Avian Flu response.
There are many differences between individuals in the development of these signs and certainly age is a factor.
Nearly half of all farmworkers are undocumented, and industries such as dairy and meatpacking plants are especially vulnerable to labor shortages.
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. For many, however, it is also a period marked by increased stress and mental health challenges. The reality is that the rites and rituals of the season sometimes come with pressures that can be difficult to manage.
Both online and in-person sessions in January 2025 will provide information for farmers, ranchers and veterinary professionals involved in the calving process.
NCBA Policy director urges cattle producers to be diligent and watch for New World screwworm flies.