Animal health
Access to livestock drugs through over-the-counter (OTC) channels was curbed considerably starting in 2017. Soon, OTC antibiotics may no longer be available through traditional channels at all.
In the quest to find alternatives to antibiotics to fight disease in dairy calves, essential oils are the subject of a growing body of calf health research.
As one of the top scourges to calf raisers, cryptosporidium is an ever-present challenge that rarely takes a holiday.
Over-conditioned cows that lose weight after calving subsequently have lower fertility, produce fewer quality embryos and face higher rates of health problems.
As awareness of animal welfare grows, new methods of detecting and evaluating stress and pain in calves are being evaluated. Researchers are exploring heart rate variability as an accurate, non-invasive assessment tool.
It’s an old and frustrating disease that is not easily controlled. But Johne’s disease may soon be tamed by a new vaccine under development.
A highly fatal intestinal disease of adult cows, Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome (HBS), draws concerns from dairy producers, veterinarians and nutritionists, as it is also known as the sudden death disease of dairy cattle.
Beef-on-dairy breeding is a growing phenomenon, not just in the U.S., but worldwide.
Researchers are exploring whether cattle would benefit from pain management associated with calving.
No one wants to have a down cow, but unfortunately it does occasionally happen.
When used correctly, ionophores can be highly effective in preventing scours caused by coccidia in pre- and post-weaned dairy calves.
Unfortunately, ovarian cysts are one of the most common ovarian dysfunctions in dairy cattle. In fact, approximately one in 10 cows will become cystic at some point in her life.
Concerns about COVID-19 have people worried about the health and safety of their families, businesses and livestock. Here’s a recap of the methods in which disease is spread.
Anaplasmosis outbreaks typically peak in late summer through early fall, and now is a good time to review control strategies based on risk levels.
AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben talks with Dr. Jan Shearer, a Professor and Extension Veterinarian at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University to break it down scene by scene.
Ireland says the United States will permit imports of beef from the country — the first European Union state allowed to resume sales since the mad cow disease scare over 15 years ago.
For a second year, your checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance program is giving you the chance to become certified for free thanks to a partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. and the Beef Cattle Institute housed at Kansas State University.
Ten years ago today, it took just one cow to send shock waves through the cattle industry of the United States.
With cold weather looming, calves energy requirements will be increasing greatly in the coming weeks. Calf starter consumption plays an important role in providing your calves with the energy they need, when they need it most.
Authorities say a cow from northeast Nebraska has been diagnosed with a case of bovine tuberculosis.
Survey shows increase in resistance to drug therapies among three years of records from BRD cases.
Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly and Company, today announced the company will purchase the Titanium and Master Guard brands from AgriLabs.
Merck Animal Health’s Vista® vaccines are now approved for use in pregnant cows and calves nursing pregnant cows.
Grazing or feeding green sorghums, sudangrasses and sorghum-sudangrass crosses to cattle can be a bit worrisome because of the threat of prussic acid poisoning, but there are ways to mitigate that risk.
New Mexico State University is partnering with Texas A&M and other universities across the country on a $9.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to research bovine respiratory disease and how to reduce its prevalence in beef and dairy cattle.
The American Veterinary Medical Association’s new video shows how to reduce pain for cattle during dehorning.
My wife and I spent a weekend with friends in Taos, N.M., last month, and among the sights to see was the local fad food store. I don’t go into those much, so it is always interesting to see what the people inside look like—dour and hungry, mostly—and what stuff costs. Which is bunches.
Robotic calf-feeding system provides flexibility, reduced labor, weight gain
This month’s news that four Colorado dairy cows have tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB) underscores the sobering fact that the disease remains a threat to U.S. cattle herds.