Commentary The current status of beef-on-dairy presents a golden opportunity* for dairy veterinary teams and animal health pros. A focus on keeping calves healthy from the minute they drop should be met with less resistance in today’s market. Consider the benefits of dairy veterinarians collaborating with nutritionists, manufacturers and suppliers to maximize the health of … [Read more...]
Review: Know your dewormers
In the U.S., name‑brand and generic dewormers fall into four anthelmintic drug classes: avermectins (macrocyclic lactones), benzimidazoles, imidazothiazoles and sulfonamide derivatives, each with its own distinct molecular structure that harms parasites in different ways. Sandy Stuttgen, DVM, reviews the drug classes, their activity against parasites, potential resistance … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – November 6, 2025
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 30, 2025. Link. Most read posts from October 30, 2025 AHD Bulletin – Convenience, connection matter just as much as price. Link. Canine sports medicine has a promising future. Link. It is time to communicate about pet holiday safety. Link. The power of your brain. Link. The empathy … [Read more...]
Beef-on-dairy shaking up the dairy industry
Three-quarters of dairy operators are engaging in beef-on-dairy methods, writes Karen Bohnert, referencing insights from the 2024 Milk Business Conference. Sharing historical perspectives, she notes the rise of beef-on-dairy practices is not without challenges. For animal health pros servicing and supporting dairies, the article is a good background for on-farm … [Read more...]
Water: Critical, undervalued nutrient in dairy calves
Optimizing water intake for calves and cows is important, especially as winter temperatures are consistently below freezing in some areas. Beyond keeping water sources open and clean, Alison Pfau emphasizes the importance of providing warm water to calves, which reduces the amount of energy their bodies would need to warm colder water to rumen temperature. Source: Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – October 17, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 10, 2024. Link. Most read posts from the October 10th AHD Bulletin – How to stop making excuses. Link. Larval therapy decreases layup time for coffin bone infection. Link. Oak mites join chiggers, mosquitos . . . big annoyance for pets, humans. Link. Explaining why cats chatter. Link. … [Read more...]
It’s not Old McDonald’s dairy farm anymore
Beef-on-dairy has become a cash cow for many dairy farmers, writes Fran O'Leary. But making it all work takes some experimentation, time and planning. She shares some producer experiences and the economics in this article. Source: Wisconsin Agriculturist, September 5, 2024. Link. INSIGHTS: O’Leary’s article is good context for veterinary teams and sales representatives … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – August 8, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, August 1, 2024. Link. Most read posts from the August 1st AHD Bulletin – The state of allyship in animal health. Link. Stop chasing vanity metrics. Link. Some change is necessary, some inevitable, stability is critical. Link. The chemistry behind the smell of wet dogs. … [Read more...]
Beef cows continue to grow until they are 4 years old
Commentary If you grew up or live in cow country you may have heard this before, “Now that the calves are weaned let’s get the cows moved . . . “ Cows, as in all cows that had calves. Bill Halfman reminds us to treat 2-year-old cows differently from the older mature cows. If the young cows are left in with the rest of the herd, they will likely be pushed away and not have … [Read more...]
Dang those flies!
Flies are a nasty nuisance. Whether on the farm, acreage or in the backyard, they are an insidious challenge for animal owners and people alike. It’s summer. When the temperatures go up, fly numbers rapidly increase. If not controlled, adult flies continue to lay eggs and increase the fly population. Managing larvae and adult flies should be a continuous process. Every … [Read more...]