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by Editor | May 21, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: WVVA On May 9, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 2303 and SB 921 into law, creating the Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program to address a critical shortage of large animal veterinarians in the state. The program, set to launch by July 1, 2026,... read more
by Editor | May 18, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Meat and Poultry The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has named Temple Grandin, PhD, as the 2025 recipient of its prestigious Humane Award, honoring her decades-long contributions to animal welfare. As a professor at Colorado State University and... read more
by Editor | May 15, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rebecca Stewart began raising backyard chickens, an experience marked by both joy and hardship. In July 2024, a surprise flood severely injured her Delaware hen, Della. After struggling to find... read more
by Editor | May 14, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Drovers Treating internal parasites in cattle requires a tailored approach based on environment, season, and parasite life cycles, says Dr. Wayne Ayers, DVM with Elanco. Internal parasites, especially the brown stomach worm, can cause severe economic loss,... read more
by Editor | May 10, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Science.Org In March 2024, biologists in Panama discovered a remarkable example of mimicry while observing a white-necked jacobin hummingbird nest. Upon hatching, a chick displayed long, downy feathers and behavior that made it resemble a venomous caterpillar.... read more
by Editor | May 7, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: National Hog Farmer The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act is bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Adrian Smith, John Larson, Michelle Fischbach, and Jimmy Panetta, with a Senate companion bill from Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith. The bill aims... read more
by Editor | May 3, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: NBC News Honeybee populations across the U.S. are declining at unprecedented rates, with commercial beekeepers reporting a 62% loss from June to February, according to a survey by Project Apis m. This sharp drop threatens crop pollination and could lead to... read more
by Editor | Apr 29, 2025 | Agriculture, Equine, News
Source: EquiManagement The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a further delay of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) final rule’s effective date to February 1, 2026. Originally set for February 2025 and... read more
by Editor | Apr 22, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: National Hog Farmer Feeding newly weaned pigs the right nursery diet is critical—but nutrition begins much earlier, with the sow’s lactation diet. Since piglets rely solely on colostrum and milk before transitioning to solids, supporting the sow’s... read more
by Editor | Apr 21, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman Mastitis poses significant challenges in dairy farming, particularly when it affects pregnant heifers during critical udder development phases. Infections during late gestation can damage developing mammary cells, leading to reduced milk... read more
by Editor | Apr 16, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Sask Today A two-year study by the University of Saskatchewan on honey bee health in canola fields is nearing completion, with encouraging early results. Conducted by researchers Emilio Tellarini Prieto and Marcelo Camilli, the study investigates the effects... read more
by Editor | Apr 9, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Pet Food Industry The Securing American Agriculture Act, a bipartisan bill, has been introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to ensure the USDA monitors vulnerabilities in the food and agriculture supply chain that could be exploited by China. Sponsored... read more
by Editor | Apr 7, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, Livestock, News
Source: K-State News Researchers at Kansas State University are developing a Bovine Rate of Consumption Index (BROCI) to assess pain and thermal stress in cattle based on their eating behavior. Led by Hans Coetzee and Eduarda Bortoluzzi, the project is part of a $17.6... read more
by Editor | Apr 7, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Merck Animal Health Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF), has awarded $50,000 in scholarships to five Veterinary students pursuing careers in swine health. The 2025 AASVF-Merck Animal... read more
by Editor | Apr 6, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry, News
Source: WOAH The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has launched The Animal Echo, an online knowledge-sharing platform highlighting the interconnectedness of animal, human, and environmental health. Designed for policymakers, veterinarians, and the general... read more
by Editor | Apr 1, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Feedstuffs Mississippi’s legislature has passed a bill banning the manufacture, sale, and distribution of lab-grown meat, imposing penalties of up to $500 in fines and three months of jail time for violations. Retailers who fail to comply could face... read more
by Editor | Mar 30, 2025 | Agriculture, Companion Animal, News
Source: Petfood Industry The U.S. pet food industry rebounded in 2024, with exports growing by 3.7% to $2.49 billion, largely driven by renewed demand in China and Southeast Asia. China, a key market, reversed a 2023 decline with a 15% increase in imports, while... read more
by Editor | Mar 21, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry, Animal Health News
Source: PennState Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has received a $6 million state grant to establish the Animal Diagnostic Lab-West at Penn State Beaver in Monaca, expanding the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System. The new facility will... read more
by Editor | Mar 17, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: dvm 360 A new study by Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that Yellowstone National Park’s bison population, once thought to be two distinct herds, has become a single, interbreeding population of 4,000 to... read more
by Editor | Mar 17, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Marshfield Hub City Times Veterinarian Eric Knock suffered severe injuries in September 2022 when his skull was crushed between a chute frame and squeeze mechanism while working with cattle. Though he avoided surgery, Knock endured multiple skull fractures,... read more
