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News
Cows Want Privacy at Calving
Research into cow behavior during labor suggests privacy, space and familiarity may influence how cows progress through calving.
August 19, 2026 02:14 PM
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Andrea Bedford
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Neospora Isn’t Gone. So Why Aren’t We Talking About It?
A disease once in the center of cattle abortion research has faded from the conversation, but its economic and reproductive impact remain.
August 17, 2026 09:52 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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How Return-Alley Water Can Help Dairy Cows Beat Heat Stress
Simple changes to water access after milking could help dairies better manage heat stress while supporting milk production and fertility.
August 13, 2026 09:17 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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News
CDCB Launches First National Genetic Evaluations for Calf Health
New resistance-to-diarrhea and resistance-to-respiratory-disease PTAs give producers another tool for long-term calf health selection.
August 12, 2026 10:26 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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The Future of Herd Decision-Making May Be Virtual
New whole-farm modeling technology could eventually allow veterinarians to test herd management decisions on a virtual version of the farm before implementing them in the real world.
August 11, 2026 12:13 PM
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Andrea Bedford
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Helping Cows Find More Time to Ruminate
New thinking on forage particle size suggests the goal isn’t simply getting cows to chew more. It’s helping them spend more time where rumen health may benefit most: lying down.
August 05, 2026 10:17 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Fit for Transport: Preparing Beef-on-Dairy Calves
From fetal programming to fitness checks, every step before loading helps determine how calves perform after they leave the dairy.
August 03, 2026 11:22 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Dairy Production
Optimize, Don’t Maximize: Rethinking Cow Longevity
As beef-on-dairy economics and transition health reshape dairy management, Dr. Stephen LeBlanc says we should focus on preventing involuntary culling and optimizing productive lifespan rather than simply keeping cows in the herd longer.
July 30, 2026 11:01 AM
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Andrea Bedford
The dry period is a time to allow a cow to rest and prepare herself for the next lactation. However, the drying off process can be incredibly stressful for the animal.
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Why Dry-Off Deserves a Bigger Role in Transition Cow Management
The first days after milking stops may influence inflammation, metabolism and performance long before the next calving.
July 29, 2026 09:58 AM
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Andrea Bedford
Well-managed pasture for dry cows can help reduce feeding and management costs.
News
Tick-Borne Disease: Balancing Risk, Immunity and Uncertainty
When evidence falls short, veterinarians and producers rely on experience, collaboration and careful judgment to manage the complex realities of tick-borne disease.
July 28, 2026 10:30 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Dairy Cows Remain Consistent Methane Emitters Despite Diet Changes
Higher dietary starch reduced methane emissions, but individual cows remained consistently high or low emitters, suggesting biology may play a larger role than previously thought.
July 23, 2026 11:09 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Education
What Milk Can Tell Us About Heat Stress
Routine milk spectra could help identify dairy cows with greater heat resilience while revealing the biology behind how cattle cope with heat stress.
July 20, 2026 10:06 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Education
Finding Hidden Fly Breeding Sites on Cattle Farms
Adult flies are only part of the problem. Knowing where they breed, rest and multiply can help you develop more effective control strategies.
July 15, 2026 10:03 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Two Years Later: Five Things We’ve Learned About HPAI in Dairy Cattle
Research and field experience have answered many of the biggest questions surrounding HPAI while reshaping how veterinarians diagnose, monitor and manage the disease.
July 13, 2026 10:13 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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The CalfHealth AI System Could Detect BRD Days Before Calves Look Sick
Researchers at Penn State are developing the CalfHealth System, an AI-powered platform that combines behavior monitoring, precision livestock technologies and veterinary diagnostics to identify calves at risk for bovine respiratory disease before obvious clinical signs appear.
July 07, 2026 10:11 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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