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“Most [drug residue] violations are caused by treated cows that had no identifying information at the time of milking to indicate that their milk was to be withheld from the bulk tank.” –Norbert Nigon, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

The IDEXX M. bovis Ab Test offers a fast, 3-hour protocol that delivers objective, quantitative results compatible with typical laboratory data management systems.

‘See It? Stop It!’ initiative to be a component of National Dairy FARM Program.

Revised program care criteria to be released this spring.

Only one in 6,000 loads showed any sign of an animal antibiotic drug residue. These loads were disposed of and did not reach the human food supply.

AMPLI-Calf Warm Weather Starter feed includes AppetiteMAKER, proven to stimulate higher feed intake of young dairy calves, and ClariFly Larvicide to help control flies.

Bacteria can lurk in the most unexpected places and can quickly be transferred from one animal to the next.

The key to finding sick calves is to observe calves several times each day.

A medida que más productores manejan a las becerras en forma grupal, se torna mas difícil identificar a las becerras que están enfermas.

This is the fourth bovine TB case in California since 2011.

Until recently, no one suspected potassium deficiency in lactating cows except maybe during periods of heat stress

It’s imperative you revisit your vaccine use and protocol every 12 to 18 months with your veterinarian.

Pfizer Animal Health veterinarians say Bovi-Shield Gold modified-live IBR vaccine has been proven safe again and again since its label was approved in 2002.

Study suggests mastitis treatments done wrong.

The short self-assessment helps producers find proactive measures to help lessen the risk of a disastrous outbreak.

Beef and Dairy Today editors say USDA's animal ID rule could be dangerous if FMD ever is found here.

Management procedures are often designed for our convenience and not for our cows.

Report from leading dairy company also features dairy stewardship updates.

This version was translated to Spanish from the revised 2013 Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Manual, which was released in the fall.

Pasteurizing waste milk and vaccination help control Johne’s disease.

Pasteurizing waste milk and vaccination help control Johne’s disease.

MLV IBR vaccines might be doing more harm than good when given to pregnant cattle.

Indiana has more than 50,000 livestock sites in its premise ID data base, including more than 1,500 dairy operations.

The finger pointing and blame for antimicrobial resistance need to end. The time has come to work together, say these scientists.

Leaders discuss the farm bill and other priority issues the organization had dealt with in the past year.

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Since enrollment began in September 2010, the FARM Animal Care Program has been implemented on dairy farms accounting for 41% of the nation’s milk supply.

Harrisvaccines will use the contract over the next 34 months to develop an RNA Particle vaccine against FMDV.

Inactivated IBR vaccines for both cows and calves are the preferred method of vaccination, say veterinarians.

The key to cow comfort in South Florida is keeping cows cool and udders dry as much as possible.

We all know that with the difficult times we are all experiencing, cow comfort is a vital part of our operations.

I think the key is to watch and study your cows and ask the right questions to see if you are doing your best on cow comfort and care.

It doesn’t matter how well we think we’re doing with cow comfort; there’s always room to improve. One main focus is to provide a dry, clean place that cows want to lay in.

Recycled manure solids appear to be a satisfactory bedding option for freestall dairy herds.

‘Nearly all second and later lactation cows experience some drop in blood calcium at calving, and about 50% have levels less than 8.5 mg/dl.’

Organization says actions depicted on the Mercy for Animals video are appalling and completely unacceptable.

Herbicide restrictions may prohibit their use as feed.

All approved administration locations provide the same 13-day meat withdrawal time and zero milk withholding following the last dose.

Heifer mastitis is a hidden but all too common disease, negatively impacting milk quality, production and udder health.

South Dakota Extension's iGrow program has created a free mobile app for livestock producers to use when comparing the cost and nutritional value of feed.

Ruling supports marketing agency’s message that California producers provide good care for their dairy cows.

Facility resumes operations a week after USDA closed it down amid video allegations of dairy cow abuse. Company still is suspended from supplying meat to federal food programs.

Letter to Vilsack points out job losses and impact on local beef prices after undercover video results in plant closure. Meanwhile, slaughterhouse submits action plan to USDA.

In-N-Out Burger and McDonald's also sever ties with the slaughterhouse after video shows dairy cow abuse.

Undercover video purportedly shows dairy cows — some unable to walk — being repeatedly shocked and shot before being slaughtered.

LMA’s animal care policy covers loading and unloading, cattle movement, flooring surface, and handling of downer livestock as well as euthanasia.

Here's what the new procedures are, and how they can impact dairy operations.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory report that the number of dairy calf deaths due to heat has been on the rise.

Dairy and beef producers can hear firsthand from other producers and veterinarians how they provide immediate immunity to their calves at birth.