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Dairy Production
5 Considerations for Calf Care
Why inconsistency in daily management quietly undermines calf health and how producers can help stabilize outcomes before disease appears.
January 12, 2026 09:39 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Dairy Production
Waste Milk Feeding Alters Calf Immune Development
New research shows calves fed waste milk develop different immune cell and cytokine profiles than those fed salable milk, even when clinical health appears similar.
January 06, 2026 09:49 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Dairy Production
How Should Scouring Calves be Treated?
Effective scours treatment depends on correcting dehydration and acidosis early. Here, Dr. Geoffrey Smith reviews physiology-based oral and IV fluid therapy strategies.
January 05, 2026 02:00 PM
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Education
Why is H5N1 Showing Up in Cattle?
New research shows that genetic changes in modern H5N1 viruses improve their ability to infect bovine cells, helping explain recent HPAI detections in U.S. dairy herds.
December 17, 2025 01:13 PM
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Education
Producers and Veterinarians Are Taking Back Agriculture’s Story Online
Facing a tidal wave of misinformation from non-experts, producers and veterinarians are stepping up as social media advocates to bridge the gap between consumer curiosity and the realities of livestock production. Learn how industry professionals are building trust and public understanding one post at a time.
December 15, 2025 11:15 AM
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Andrea Bedford
Livestock Disease Threats Biosecurity
News
5 Livestock Diseases That Could Impact U.S. Food Security and Economic Stability
Prevention, detection and long-term control of these diseases are key to avoiding a $300-billion impact.
December 11, 2025 09:47 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Dairy Production
Managing Heifer Mastitis: Targeting Risk Before Freshening
Many heifer intramammary infections begin months before calving, long before milking hygiene becomes relevant. Targeting prevention earlier can protect future milk production and improve overall herd health.
December 05, 2025 01:20 PM
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Andrea Bedford
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Dairy Herd
Could a 6-Day CIDR-Synch Protocol Work for Your Heifers?
Refinements to synchronization protocols and strategic synchronization may boost conception rates and reduce rearing costs.
November 25, 2025 04:07 PM
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Dairy Herd
Seeing the Whole Elephant: Systems Thinking and Animal Health
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.
November 24, 2025 11:09 AM
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Andrea Bedford
The recently discovered Asian Longhorned Tick is a known carrier of Theileria.
News
Emergency FDA Approval Sought for Tick-Borne Cattle Disease Treatment
R-CALF USA is asking that bupavaquone be approved for use against theileriosis in cattle, the disease transmitted by the Asian longhorned tick.
November 20, 2025 12:19 PM
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Andrea Bedford
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Dairy Production
Can We Shape Calves Before Birth?
Long before calving, subtle biological signals can influence the health, growth, and future productivity of a calf. Understanding and utilizing these signals could lead to the next revolution in reproductive management for cattle.
November 20, 2025 08:23 AM
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Andrea Bedford
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Dairy Production
Tips to Make Informed Culling and Cow Longevity Choices in a Dairy Herd
Culling decisions should be just as important as breeding decisions. Here, two experts explain what to consider when replacing cows in a milking herd.
November 19, 2025 07:56 AM
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Andrea Bedford
More than 50% of new udder infections can be prevented by disinfecting teats with an effective product immediately after every milking.
Dairy Production
Turn Milk Data Into An Early Diagnosis
Milk yield, components and udder health metrics can reveal early disease long before clinical signs emerge. Learning to interpret these signals can transform routine milk data into proactive herd health interventions.
November 17, 2025 03:12 PM
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News
Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreak in Arizona
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.
November 14, 2025 10:13 AM
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Andrea Bedford
Financial consultant Gary Sipiorski says the question isn’t ‘Can I push more cows?’ Instead, it should be ‘Am I limiting my cows potential if I overstock?’
Education
Mooving Cows: A New Approach to Training Cow Handling
A serious game from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is helping veterinarians and dairy teams improve animal welfare, safety and efficiency — one virtual cow at a time.
November 13, 2025 02:50 PM
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