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An ulcer is defined as a loss of epithelium from the mucosal surface of the abomasum.

The Michigan Johne's Disease Control Demonstration Project is a cooperative program between Michigan State University (MSU), Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Four specific proteins have been identified in bovine semen related to fertility.

The infertile animal is commonly presented with historic evidence of an unsuccessful breeding.

"Downer" animal: Animal with prolonged recumbency (>12 hrs) that is persistent and intractable

The male is prepared for semen collection by placing him in a quiet area with minimal disturbances.

Fractures of the metatarsal/metacarpal regions commonly occur in food animal practice particularly in young calves.

Animal viruses are now classified into 16 separate families.

Supplying fat in dairy cattle rations has become a common practice on commercial dairies, as it is an effective way to supply energy to the cow.

The innate sensitivity and specificity of a diagnostic test affects its validity, i.e. how well a test reflects the true disease status of an animal.

Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is an oncogenic retrovirus associated with lymphosarcoma in cattle.

While scores of potentially toxic plants may be ingested, relatively few plants account for the majority of exposures.

Definition/Etiology: Infectious, transmissible disease of cattle, sheep and goats. Caused by the Rickettsial organism Anaplasma marginale in cattle or A. ovis in sheep/goats.

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is one of the most important infectious agents of cattle.

The cause of IMHA has been discussed at length.

The disease is a result of immune complexes accumulating within the glomerulus.

The stomach plays a key initial role in digestion through its mixing actions, and through the secretion of gastric acid and pepsin, which are important for the activation of key digestive enzymes.

Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) is an infectious bacterial disease that poses a risk to domestic livestock and wildlife in the United States (U.S).

Diagnosis of viral infections is an important component of small animal patient care.

The testicles in the stud dog are housed in the scrotum, a skin sac located between the thighs.

The genetic diversity that occurs among isolates of BVDV is characteristic of RNA viruses that exist in nature as quasispecies (a swarm of viral mutants).

Complete herd health programs should be a mainstay of production animal practice; however, I find these programs are rarely revisited by the veterinarian and the producer resulting in "antigenic shift" towards unrealistic programs for which the veterinarian is still considered the source.

Mortality rates in the dairy industry are much higher than those in the cow calf or feedlot industries.

The examination should begin with a complete history in regard to the previous uses and the previous breeding experiences and outcomes if available.

Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic causes of vomiting and diarrhea.

Case 1: 5-year old Angus cow, calved 3 weeks ago

In the last AVMA pet owner survey, more than 39% of the owned pet population were 7 years of age or older and these percentages continue to grow.

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is one of the most important viral pathogens of cattle worldwide.

Canine and Feline liver disease diagnosis and treatment has improved dramatically over the last 20 years due to clinicians working to obtain a definitive diagnosis with improved diagnostic procedures.

It is known that high blood pressure is associated with renal disease in many species including cats and dogs.