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by Editor | Mar 19, 2024 | Livestock, News
Source: Smithsonian Magazine A UK-based company, Genus, is genetically modifying pigs to resist a deadly virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), in hopes of FDA approval by late 2024 or early 2025. The virus costs global farmers $2.7 billion... read more
by Editor | Mar 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Reuters The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is approximately 18 months away from developing a vaccine for the current strain of bird flu, announced Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Eight commercial flocks and 14 backyard flocks have been affected this... read more
by Editor | Mar 6, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: KTTN The Missouri Department of Agriculture has introduced new animal health regulations for beef and swine exhibitors at fairs and exhibitions. Exhibitors are now required to provide a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) completed by an accredited... read more
by Editor | Mar 2, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: FarmProgress The UC Cooperative Extension has developed a mobile app, UC Community Chicken, aimed at aiding backyard chicken owners and game fowl breeders in raising healthy poultry. To assess its effectiveness, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is... read more
by Editor | Feb 26, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: KSAL.com The Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute emphasizes the importance of fluid intake for beef cattle suffering from gastrointestinal viruses, particularly scours affecting young calves. This condition, characterized by severe diarrhea leading... read more
by Editor | Jan 31, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: World Animal News The ASPCA is aiding the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office in Owego, New York, in rescuing over 100 farm animals, including cows, goats, horses, and calves, due to signs of neglect and poor living conditions. These animals were found in... read more
by Editor | Jan 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: The Guardian Researchers suggest that people can distinguish the emotional states of chickens based on their vocalizations, offering a potential tool for improving the welfare of poultry. In a study conducted by the University of Queensland, audio recordings... read more
by Editor | Jan 4, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: WattPoultry Near Infrared (NIR) imaging technology could enable real-time capture of layer performance data, offering a non-invasive method to quantify fat pad weight in live birds. Currently, the layer industry relies on past performance data for nutritional... read more
by Editor | Dec 29, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: University of Minnesota The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released data indicating a 4% increase in the sales of medically important antibiotics for use in food-producing animals in 2022. The report from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine... read more
by Editor | Dec 21, 2023 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Veterinary Shortage Working Group has finalized an 18-month report addressing the shortage of large animal veterinarians in the state. Currently, only 3% of Kentucky vets specialize in large animals, compared to the national... read more
by Editor | Dec 18, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: The Telegraph Dumble Farm in Arram, East Riding of Yorkshire, has found success with cow cuddling sessions after selling its dairy herd due to challenges like flooding and falling milk prices. The farm joined a conservation scheme to rewild the land but wanted... read more
by Editor | Nov 24, 2023 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Bovine Veterinarian A recent study in the United Kingdom demonstrated the benefits of calf jackets in improving the health and growth of young calves during winter. The study compared 40 Holstein calves, half of which received calf jackets from 2 to 12 weeks... read more
by Editor | Nov 9, 2023 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: National Hog Farmer This article discusses the impact of dietary fiber supplementation on the reproductive performance of sows during the transition from gestation to the farrowing process. The study evaluated the effects of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber... read more
by Editor | Nov 7, 2023 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University researchers have initiated a $1 million, four-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate stress in cattle using artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor technologies. The project... read more
by Editor | Oct 31, 2023 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: FeedNavigator The acquisition of phytogenic producer, Delacon, by Cargill in June 2022 has enlarged the scope and pace of innovation within the U.S. company’s feed additive business, enabling synergistic new product development, says an executive. Read the... read more
by Editor | Oct 30, 2023 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Digital Journal The report on the Animal Artificial Insemination market, covering the period from 2023 to 2030, provides insights into current market trends and developments for industry professionals and marketing executives. It emphasizes key drivers... read more
by Editor | Oct 28, 2023 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Lancaster Farming Pennsylvania’s House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee is addressing the shortage of large-animal and mixed-practice veterinarians in the state. During a meeting with industry representatives, suggestions were made to create... read more
by Editor | Sep 28, 2023 | Livestock, News
Source: Feedstuffs Stress is a major cause of inflammation in cows, leading to issues like leaky gut and damage to the throat and lungs, according to Dr. Greg Penner of the University of Saskatchewan. Gut permeability varies by location, with the jejunum and cecum... read more
by Editor | Sep 26, 2023 | Livestock, News
Source: Progressive Farmer Proper management is crucial for recognizing and treating respiratory diseases in feed yard and background operations involving cattle. A comprehensive management plan should encompass solid nutrition, good animal husbandry practices,... read more
by Editor | Sep 25, 2023 | Livestock, News
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Dr. Jodi Wallace from Ormstown, Quebec, recently received the AABP Bovine Practitioner of the Year award, the highest honor from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, at the 2023 56th... read more
