Livestock

The investment includes funding for high-priority research initiatives on zoonotic infectious diseases, vaccines, animal welfare, and more

Read about how the highly pathogenic avian influenza was transmitted to cows, cats, raccoons, and dolphins, plus what steps are being taken to contain the spread

A study on what causes malignant catarrhal fever in ruminants may offer hope for the development of a vaccine against this infectious peripheral T cell lymphoma disease

Researchers found evidence that H5N1 can be transmitted from cows to other mammals, including cats and raccoons

The list aims to ameliorate access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines for veterinarians globally

The free booklet contains tips, evacuation kit checklists, and important information to help farm owners prepare animals in the event of a disaster

The inactivated bovine anaplasmosis vaccine may help reduce antibiotic resistance to medicated feed

The new policy was passed in support of humane animal transport amid an increase in animal transportation distance

Andrew JT Muir, DVM, MS, gave a lecture on standing flank laparotomies in cattle, including alternative surgical options at the 2024 AVMA Convention

Guidelines created by bovine and equine associations help educate the veterinary community on the skills of credentialed technicians

The 2024 hurricane season is predicted to be more hazardous than normal

USDA revised its animal disease traceability regulations to require electronic identification tags for interstate movement of certain cattle and bison to reduce outbreaks.

The company recently released a third list of recalled products following previous recalls announced earlier in 2024

Fenbendazole is indicated as a parasite preventive, which can be used as a tool by wildlife managers

The reporting system is a working effort between academic institutes and laboratories to detect porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome

The vaccine will protect cattle and sheep from BTV-3 against clinical signs and mortality

Updates on the dairy medicine specialist who’s educational materials are supporting new graduates; and the first veterinary specialist hospitals in Australia to receive VetCOT Trauma Centre preliminary accreditation.

The money will be used to enhance prevention, preparedness, early detection, and rapid response for diseases threatening livestock in the United States

A Michigan farmworker who had regular contact with livestock was confirmed to have contracted the virus.

The FDA has also established an MOU with the USDA that clarifies roles and responsibilities for regulation of IGAs in animals

Researchers across the United States are utilizing a grant from the USDA to detect Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus

Despite avian influenza found in the milk supply of dairy cows, the FDA has determined that commercial milk is safe

The $350 deal includes medicated feed additive products, certain water soluble products, and related assets.

Veterinary professionals working with certain animals are advised to take precautionary steps to minimize risk of infection, while researchers in Texas study potential H5N1 vaccines, antivirals, and antibody therapies for humans

The company has added 17 lots of chicken, swine and rabbit feed products to its initial recall on March 30, 2024.

Cattle from states with influenza cases are facing travel restrictions, despite WOAH recommending against it

Elanco's pradofloxacin injection (Pradalex) must be prescribed by a licensed veterinarian.

The case was confirmed in Texas and the person was in contact with cows. CDC says the risk for infection remains low.

This is the first time HPAI was detected in cattle and the second time found in a ruminant

The cooperative agreements are a step toward the agency's efforts to support research with diverse animal sectors.