Heat stress reduces milk yield and compromises fertility in the dairy cow. This problem is observed across the U.S. and is compounded in the Southern and Southeastern states where summer temperatures are excessive.

In a recent Penn State webinar on Dec. 6, 2022, Hayley Springer, DVM, discussed how over-the-counter “medically important” drugs will shift from an over-the-counter status to a prescription status effective on June 11, 2023.

How we responded on the farm to COVID-19 tells us something about our willingness to go from 0 to 60 with biosecurity for animals.

Hate dealing with pinkeye? Isn’t it a summer issue ... why do outbreaks occur at unusual times of the year? Pinkeye is a disease adding frustration to the dairy sector.

Five outcomes necessary to prepare every cow for a successful 305-day lactation.

Longevity is defined simply as: long existence. Dairy farmers must work day in and day out to ensure their cows have a long existence on their farm.

The spread of bovine leukemia virus (BLV) could seriously impede the sustainability of cattle industries and encourage the growth of alternative methods of producing dietary protein other than milk and meat.

Pasteurella, also known as shipping fever, affects the respiratory tracts of cattle and can cause pneumonia, permanent damage and eventually death in some animals.