Animal health
Flies can quickly go from a minor nuisance to a herd-wide problem, but staying ahead starts with finding and cleaning up breeding spots early.
New global report warns shrinking investment in animal health is colliding with expanding disease threats, workforce strain and rising biosecurity demands
Beef-on-dairy calves are showing fewer scours cases and repeat treatments than Holsteins, adding another layer to their value on dairy farms.
Quick action to control bleeding, limit movement and stabilize the animal can significantly improve outcomes while waiting for veterinary care.
As dairy farms collect more data than ever, the real challenge is helping the next generation cut through the noise and focus on the signals that drive better decisions.
Surveillance, reporting and veterinary partnerships are framed as critical ways to prevent a single case from becoming a national crisis.
Ammonia can build in calf hutches and affect growth, but small changes in bedding and daily management can help keep levels in check.
Over-treating for metritis could be costing the U.S. dairy industry close to $270 million annually.
Many calves develop pneumonia days before showing symptoms. Lung ultrasounds are helping veterinarians detect the hidden disease earlier.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins broke ground on a $750 million sterile fly facility in Texas and confirmed the border will remain closed until the New World screwworm threat is pushed back from the U.S. border.
The era of the average cow is over. Learn how 2026 genetic innovations are bulletproofing dairy herds against heat stress, rising feed costs and evolving supply chain demands.
A new genetic innovation from the Agricultural Research Service aims to produce 100% sterile male flies, maximizing facility efficiency and safeguarding the U.S. livestock industry from NWS.
Following extensive industry feedback, the updated guide provides a science-based roadmap for states, ranchers and veterinarians to combat potential NWS outbreaks.
Better airflow, thoughtful pen design and improved daily routines are helping calves thrive like never before on these two dairies.
Not all colostrum is equal, but simple on-farm tools can help you determine the best quality.
Most welfare failures do not happen during the procedure, but in the time between recognizing a problem and deciding to act.
Beef-on-dairy has grown and improved rapidly, but challenges in calf care, supply chains and early research remain.
Early-life data is starting to catch up with adoption, showing crossbred calves deliver comparable growth and health without added management burden.
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.
When tracked across calves and over time, serum total protein can provide insights into calf health, management consistency and future performance.
Crowd gates are often one of the most used tools on a dairy. However, just like any tool, crowd gates can be used incorrectly and can sometimes negatively impact cow comfort and welfare.
Kansas State Veterinarian Dr. Justin Smith outlines a coordinated plan built on surveillance, targeted treatment and movement controls to protect cattle operations while preserving business stability.
When approved drugs do not exist for a species, condition or delivery route, compounded medications can fill the gap. These formulations provide new flexibility for managing livestock health.
Tasia Kendrick explains why bovine leukemia virus often goes unnoticed in dairy herds and how it quietly affects immunity, longevity and profitability.
Tiny tweaks in the calving pen can add up to big dollars.
When it comes to colostrum, more isn’t always better.
With 86% of North American feed ingredient samples testing above the risk threshold for mycotoxins, livestock may face stacked biological stress.