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Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids are a simple and effective part of management strategies aimed to improve beef herd reproductive performance

We asked several veterinarians how they are addressing the issue of drug resistance in internal parasites of cattle.

Animal-health officials move one step closer to enacting an eradication plan with a positive environmental-assessment report.

Flexibility in protocols gives producers best opportunity to protect the unborn calf.

A new divisional patent issued to researchers at K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine could provide a nonantibiotic option for preventing beef cattle liver infections.

Calving season has begun, in a winter season that has had some extreme temperature swings. Drastic temperature changes can continue to be a concern when caring for newborn livestock.

Calving season has begun, in a winter season that has had some extreme temperature swings. Drastic temperature changes can continue to be a concern when caring for newborn livestock.

A trace investigation from a bovine tuberculosis (TB) infected herd in Ottawa County has led to the identification of a bovine TB positive roping cattle herd in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Farmers and ranchers in the Southern Great Plains are in a drought with conditions worsening since November.

A trace investigation from two bovine tuberculosis positive cattle found at a processing facility led to the identification of a bovine TB positive roping cattle herd in Ottawa County, Michigan.

Control of leptospirosis in cattle requires a comprehensive approach, such as reducing Leptospira exposure, vaccination, and selective antimicrobial treatment to clear carriers.

Limited studies in the U.S. estimate herd prevalence of the serovar Hardjo strain to be near 60% in dairies and 40% in beef herds, says Dan Grooms, veterinarian, Michigan State University.

The release of the Kleberg County CPQA comes after three years of systematic treatment and inspections.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s a disease termed cattle fever caused enormous economic losses to the cattle industry.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s a disease termed cattle fever caused enormous economic losses to the cattle industry.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s a disease termed cattle fever caused enormous economic losses to the cattle industry.

APHIS recently released an environmental assessment, including recommendations for eradicating cattle fever ticks from two national wildlife refuges.

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture conference, titled Livestock Traceability: Opportunities for Animal Agriculture, takes place April 10th–12th in Denver, Colorado.

Cattle lice infections can affect the health and performance of our cows and stocker cattle during the winter months.

Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Steve Wellman this week announced the epidemiological investigation into a bovine TB-positive cow in a beef cattle herd in Wheeler County continues to progress.

A meta-analysis published in a recent issue of Bovine Practitioner suggests feedyards could potentially have significantly fewer repeat treatment courses for BRD if they use Draxxin Injectable Solution upon arrival.

Crop protein content ties for lowest in decades on bad weather.

The USDA’s Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rules, in place since 2013, have limited scope and a fairly low level of recognition, but ongoing discussions could lead to gradual expansion of the program.

GlobalVetLINK is hosting a free webinar, Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Industry Update, on Tuesday, November 28th at 12:00 p.m. CST.

Cattle lice are a cold weather insect, thriving during wintery conditions.

BRD-Solutions.com can be the comprehensive resource for managing against this disease that causes up to 70% of deaths in feedlots and 89% of deaths in stocker operations.

Vigilance, timely testing and management can prevent losses from trichomoniasis.

A new video from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) provides a basic explanation of drug resistance in livestock and management practices for retaining efficacy of products used on a farm.

Current animal disease traceability (ADT) rules have generally succeeded as a first step, but traceability will need to expand and improve in the future to meet domestic and international consumer expectations.

“Driving aids? We don’t even use driving aids,” said Colorado rancher Steve Wooten during a recent panel discussion on stockmanship practices and their relationship to beef quality assurance.

All sectors of the animal food production industry and partners in human medicine and public health will come together around one of the most important topics in animal and human health today.

All sectors of the animal food production industry and partners in human medicine and public health will come together around one of the most important topics in animal and human health today.

A blue-green algae outbreak in an Oregon reservoir has killed 32 cattle.

Starting calves can be as much art as science, which explains why some stocker operators and feedlots have more success than others. 

The time is now to start planning for parasite control prior to grazing.

The time is now to start planning for parasite control prior to grazing.

During the winter months cattle experience cold stress anytime the effective ambient temperature, which takes into account wind chill, humidity, etc., drops below the lower critical temperature.

Cattle need extra feed while they get acclimated to cold temperatures.

A pair of bulls in Montana have tested positive for brucellosis.

The fear of bovine tuberculosis spreading has deer hunters dealing with strict inspections in Indiana.

Livestock stewardship will help ensure that cattle stay in good health.

Weaning calves before auction reduces stress and sets up cattle to perform better throughout the rest of their lives. 

Weaning is arguably the most stressful event in a calf's life.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension has recently developed an online course that is designed to teach feedlot pen riders and processors safe horse handling and care of horses.

Small steps on the farm can yield big differences at sale time.

Small steps on the farm can yield big differences at sale time.

Fetal programming is generally considered the impact of nutritional and health status of the mother during pregnancy and its impact on the health and productivity of the offspring.  

Work is underway at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory to add a biohazard facility that will focus on the nasty diseases found in some Wyoming wildlife, like the plague and rabies.

The occurrence of anaplasmosis has been shown to be more widespread in the United States than once thought, underscoring the need for cattle producers to be aware of causes for and clinical signs of the disease.

Little to no runoff from snow or spring rain along with hot, dry, windy conditions have led to an early detection of poor quality livestock water in Western South Dakota. Livestock water samples from Northwestern South