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by Editor | Aug 3, 2026 | Agriculture, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Montana Right Now Montana lawmakers are revising legislation aimed at addressing the growing shortage of rural veterinarians, a challenge affecting ranchers and livestock producers across the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 17 Montana... read more
by Editor | Aug 3, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Popular Science An invasive sheep species known as the aoudad, introduced to West Texas after World War II for hunting, is posing a serious threat to the state’s native bighorn sheep. New research published in Scientific Reports found that aoudads carry... read more
by Editor | Jul 29, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Michigan State University Honey bees can regulate hive temperature across a wide range of conditions, but extreme heat increases stress on colonies and changes their behavior. During hot weather, worker bees collect water, spread it inside the hive, and fan... read more
by Editor | Jul 28, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) remains one of the most costly diseases affecting cattle, yet misconceptions often weaken prevention efforts. Although its name suggests otherwise, diarrhea is uncommon, with reproductive losses, respiratory... read more
by Editor | Jul 23, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: National Hog Farmer Texas is expanding its response to the New World screwworm following federal funding approved through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Texas Animal... read more
by Editor | Jul 22, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports that the U.S. hog and pig inventory totaled 73.7 million head as of June 1, 2026, a slight decline from both June 2025 and March 2026. Of the total... read more
by Editor | Jul 15, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: FDA Revival Animal Health has voluntarily recalled multiple Breeder’s Edge and Shelter’s Choice canine milk replacer products after testing found variable Vitamin D levels, including both deficient and excessive amounts. The expanded recall includes Breeder’s... read more
by Editor | Jul 12, 2026 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry, News
Source: Tractor Supply Company Tractor Supply Company, Starlink, and 4-H have announced a new initiative to expand broadband access and educational opportunities for rural communities across the United States. The collaboration aims to reduce the digital divide by... read more
by Editor | Jul 10, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Ag Net West California is facing a growing shortage of food animal veterinarians, creating significant challenges for livestock producers and rural communities. According to the California Farm Bureau, many farmers and ranchers have limited access to... read more
by Editor | Jul 9, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Nebraska Public Media Nebraska’s efforts to address a shortage of rural production-animal veterinarians are showing early promise but have progressed slowly. More than a year after launching the Nebraska Production Animal Rural Veterinarian Grant Program, only... read more
by Editor | Jul 7, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: WGAL 8 The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued a quarantine order after cases of the destructive New World screwworm were confirmed in the United States. Although no cases have been found in Pennsylvania, state officials are taking preventive... read more
by Editor | Jul 5, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a directive aimed at expanding livestock grazing on National Forest lands and strengthening support for American ranchers. Announced by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the policy advances a... read more
by Editor | Jun 25, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: 9 News Tularemia, a rare but potentially serious bacterial disease, has been detected in Larimer County, Colorado, after officials identified the infection in a dead rabbit near Berthoud. The disease is commonly found in wildlife, particularly rabbits and... read more
by Editor | Jun 22, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: CNN The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite once eradicated from North and Central America, has recently reemerged and spread into parts of Mexico and the southern United States. Experts believe its resurgence has been accelerated by illegal cattle... read more
by Editor | Jun 18, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana has imposed new restrictions on animals entering the state following the confirmation of five New World screwworm cases in the United States. The flesh-eating parasite, which lays eggs in wounds and body openings of warm-blooded... read more
by Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: The Focal Points As New World screwworm (NWS) cases continue to spread in Texas and New Mexico, ivermectin is emerging as a potentially important tool for prevention and treatment. The USDA confirmed the first U.S. case in decades on June 3, 2026, and... read more
by Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: AP News New World screwworm cases continue to increase in the United States, with three additional infections confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. The pest, a flesh-eating fly larva that infests open wounds in animals, poses a serious threat to cattle, wildlife,... read more
by Editor | Jun 16, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Tri-State Livestock News Dr. Danielle “Doc” Flowers has built a unique career that combines veterinary medicine and western-inspired art in rural Wyoming. A lifelong animal lover who knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from childhood, Flowers now practices... read more
by Editor | Jun 8, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: VIN News Rural communities across the United States continue to face a significant shortage of large animal veterinarians, creating ongoing challenges for livestock producers and animal owners. Lower salaries, long work hours, geographic isolation, limited... read more
by Editor | Jun 1, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: WSAW-TV New findings from the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute show that 51% of 700 adult female deer ticks tested in Wisconsin carried the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, a higher rate than researchers expected. The third year of the Tick Inventory via... read more
