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by Editor | Sep 19, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Vet Surgeon New data from MSD Animal Health highlight the importance of protecting calves against bovine coronavirus as part of a broader strategy for preventing bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Analysis of 1,732 calves screened between 2022 and 2026 found... read more
by Editor | Sep 14, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Morrisons Cove Rural veterinarians in Pennsylvania are calling attention to a growing shortage of large-animal practitioners and the potential consequences for agriculture, livestock health, and food safety. During the 2026 Legislative Agribusiness... read more
by Editor | Sep 8, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Reuters The United States has begun a phased reopening of its border to Mexican cattle imports after a ban lasting more than a year due to concerns about New World screwworm. Imports resumed through Douglas, Arizona, with two New Mexico ports potentially... read more
by Editor | Sep 5, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Newsweek A goat in Edwards County, Texas, has tested positive for anthrax, marking the state’s second confirmed case of 2026 and the third reported U.S. case this year. The affected property was quarantined, and officials said only one domestic animal is known... read more
by Editor | Sep 4, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: BBC An isolated case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The infection was detected through routine surveillance, and authorities said the... read more
by Editor | Sep 3, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Feedstuffs The phased reopening of U.S. ports to Mexican cattle imports is unlikely to significantly expand the U.S. herd in the short term, according to University of Arkansas Extension livestock economist James Mitchell. Cattle imports from Mexico were... read more
by Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Virginia Tech Virginia Tech researchers are studying whether nutrition can strengthen dairy cows’ immune systems and improve their resilience to disease. Led by Assistant Professor Johan Osorio, the research focuses on bioactive compounds and... read more
by Editor | Aug 19, 2026 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Online A series of Veterinary workforce assessments conducted in Oklahoma, Kansas, Indiana, Maryland, and Ohio found that rural Veterinary shortages are driven by more than recruitment challenges. Despite differences in agricultural... read more
by Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Agriculture, News
Source: Capital Press Several U.S. beekeepers are asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to revive a lawsuit alleging that honey importers, packers, and certification organizations have flooded the U.S. market with adulterated or mislabeled “fake... read more
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
