For optimum health, cattle diets need adequate amounts of protein, energy, vitamins and certain minerals.

Beef-on-dairy cattle and native beef animals often require different health and nutrition protocols when entering the feedlot. Knowing your cattle and their source can prevent a lot of headaches when in receiving and feeding.

According to the January 2025 USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service Cattle report, the U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest point since the early 1960s.

It was just a normal Tuesday, no real wrecks had yet been had, when a woman called the office, said her pooch was feeling bad.

Most folks may recall that in September 2024, the southeastern U.S. was hit by Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area with 140-mph winds. It crossed Florida and came up through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, causing numerous fatalities and billions of dollars in damage. We are still hearing about the recovery efforts across much of the region, particularly areas of North Carolina devastated by flooding.

The decision to invest in a new automated milking barn represents a significant step toward modernizing your operation. With it comes the opportunity for enhanced efficiency, improved cow welfare and higher revenues. The success of a project hinges on meticulous planning that considers the intricate interplay among numerous factors.

What if having a safer workplace would help attract veterinary graduates to pursue their board certifications in large-animal practice? What if eliminating preventable work-related injuries could add 21 days of productivity to a large-animal veterinarian’s annual route?

Veterinarians are in high demand, especially in rural communities. Large-animal vets are in even higher demand, and the shortage affects all those who raise livestock.