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An atypical case of BSE was detected in a six year-old Florida beef cow, but never entered the slaughter channels and poses no threat to the U.S. food supply.

San Francisco has become the first U.S. city to require grocers with 25 stores or more to report annually the use of antibiotics in the raw meat and poultry they sell. 

Antibiotic resistance has captured headlines lately, while the issue of drug-resistant parasites has mostly flown under the radar. The time has arrived though, for cattle producers, with guidance from their veterinarian

Weather plays a key role in feedyard health and performance, seasonally and from year-to-year. A significant portion of that variation, however, relates to changes in management and marketing trends, which are influenc

Study funded by Morris Animal Foundation offers hope to endangered species in rapid decline.

Biomarker-based assay offers ranchers immediate, on-site test results.

During the recent Global BVDZero Web Congress, Auburn University veterinarian Dan Givens outlined the variety of reproductive pathogens cow-calf producers face, along with bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV).

Various strains of the bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) cause significant losses in cattle herds, not just in the United States, but around the world. And as veterinarians work to control the disease, they can benefit

The parasitic New World screwworm has an interesting history in the United States, and the USDA has developed a series of interactive graphics to illustrate past and present eradication efforts.

Scientists have discovered a new protein that likely will advance the search for new natural antibiotics, according to a study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research published Feb. 13 in the journal Nature Microbiology.

Mycotoxin-related threats to livestock production are higher this year than in the past, according to the latest 2016 BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey.

Mycobacterial diseases in cattle such as Johne’s disease and bovine tuberculosis are notoriously difficult and time-consuming to diagnose.

Even the tiniest viruses also make decisions, and scientists are researching how they do so, to help lead to better treatments for some diseases.

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) this week announced 11 grants totaling $3 million for Early Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) projects focused on plant and animal phenomi

Texas cattle fever ticks, which made Texas longhorns the pariah of the plains in the late 1800s, are once again expanding their range.

Scientists in China have successfully inserted a tuberculosis-resistance gene into the bovine genome, without any off-target genetic effects.

Seems like everyone these days uses some type of wearable electronic device to track their daily activities in pursuit of better health and fitness.

When an infected animal moves from one farm to another, it might introduce a pathogen to that one farm. When a feed supplier, sales person, inspector or veterinarian visits an infected farm, the pathogen could spread to

When beef herd profit margins shrink, the losses from grazing toxic tall fescue gain attention.

Over supplementation of minerals can lead to acute hepatic necrosis in cattle.

"To bed or not to bed?" With apologies to William Shakespeare, that is the question on many feedlot managers' minds as we head into the winter months.

Most beef producers understand that when the weather gets colder their cattle need more energy for maintenance.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research study aimed at reducing metabolic disorders with forage manipulation.

Florida residents curious or skeptical about the threat posed by the parasitic screwworm fly Cochliomiya hominivorax can rest assured the insect merits all the attention it has received after an outbreak was detected in

A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher and his colleagues are far more certain now that a new biological treatment could prevent dairy cattle from getting uterine diseases, which

Sick animals are what let a veterinarian put food on the table, right? No animals to treat, no paycheck.

At USDA, we use a One Health approach that embraces the idea that problems arising at the intersection of the health of humans, animals, and the environment can be solved only through a coordinated multidisciplinary app

A team of researchers from Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine has received a U.S. patent to control and treat fusobacterial infections in humans and animals.

An ionophore is a feed additive used in beef cattle rations to improve feed efficiency and animal gains. Ionophores improve fermentation characteristics in the rumen, which leads to improved production efficiency. These

The USDA this week announced the availability of $6 million to fund research to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This funding is available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized b

Cattle feeders and veterinarians should keep an eye out for E. coli O165:H25, an enterohemorrhagic strain that can cause disease in cattle and potentially poses a food-safety hazard for humans.

The temperatures in South Dakota have been warmer than average this spring, which has brought on rapid growth of the cool season grasses. With that green-up and cows lactating heavily comes the concern of grass tetany.

Several readers correctly identified the condition shown in our latest photo, but responses also again illustrated that a picture does not necessarily tell the whole story.

Thomas Bayes was an English theologian, statistician and philosopher. Even though he lived 300 years ago, his theories are useful in studying modern biosecurity and disease control.

Dr. Dan Thompson speaks with Dr. Chris Reinhardtabout wintertime nutrition and water management for beef cows for feedlot cattle.

The Beef Cattle Institute and the Kansas Beef Council are partnering to host three advanced beef cattle care and health training sessions throughout Kansas during January.

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus was first detected in the U.S. in 1987. Pigs that contract the disease have extreme difficulty reproducing, don't gain weight and have a high mortality ra

A new biological treatment could help dairy cattle stave off uterine diseases and eventually may help improve food safety for humans, a University of Florida study shows.

This online tool weights the answers to assess level of risk, depending on how a dairy actually implements antibiotic treatments.

Milking rations as low as 14% crude protein still yield 90 to 100 lb. of milk/cow/day.

For a 1,450 lb. Holstein, that works out to about 26 lb. of forage dry matter.

Nearly 50% of U.S. milk supply now under FARM umbrella.

Good review and refresher for every dairy producer and dairy employee who administers antibiotics to cattle.

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.

Balancing rations for nitrogen (protein) and energy is the key to a sound AI or ET program.

The bio-engineered herd of dairy cattle produces more “human-like” milk that has 20% more milk fat and several key proteins.

Novus International, Inc., is introducing an innovative program to help dairy producers enhance the comfort and well-being of their herds

Purdue researchers have delivered data to the EPA on a two-year National Air Emissions Monitoring Study on livestock farms.

During processing, it’s easy to go through the same old routine without giving much thought to things you’ve done many times before. Take some extra time, however, to look at the labels on the animal health products that you administer to your cattle to improve efficacy and maximize your investment. The illustration below highlights the parts of a label that contain important information.

New milk replacer from Provimi North America