Nutrition
DDGS review tempers methane hopes in ruminant diets
A new review suggests DDGS can support cattle diets without consistently changing enteric methane emissions.
Production & livestock
Cattle, swine, sheep, and goats; food-animal, herd-health, and production medicine.
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Nutrition
Study links puerarin to better rumen fermentation in Hu sheep
A new Hu sheep study found dietary puerarin improved growth, digestibility, and rumen fermentation in a 30-day trial.
Outbreaks
US moves to import Brazilian screwworm treatment as border risk grows
USDA says EPA cleared import of Brazil-made Tanidil as New World screwworm pressure builds near the border.
Research
MAX gene CNV linked with body traits in Chinese cattle
A new study connects MAX copy number variation with morphometric traits in Chinese cattle.
Nutrition
Study examines bypass protein levels in fattening Hu sheep
New Hu sheep nutrition research adds evidence that protein type, not just protein level, shapes performance and nitrogen efficiency.
Outbreaks
Study links RhoA-ROCK1 signaling to PPRV syncytia and replication
A new in vitro study suggests PPRV uses RhoA-ROCK1 signaling to drive syncytium formation and boost replication.
Research
Study points to stage-specific gains from laser hatching in bovine IVP
A new study found laser-assisted hatching improved bovine IVP embryo hatching, with the best approach varying by embryo stage.
Workforce
Vet Blast spotlights practical feline enrichment for daily care
A dvm360 podcast episode highlights low-cost, individualized ways to build feline enrichment into everyday veterinary guidance.
Nutrition
Insect meals improved protein profile of maize silage in waterfowl study
A new study found black soldier fly and mealworm meals improved maize silage nutrition, with limited changes in microbial and mycotoxin measures.
Nutrition
Study examines fermented palm kernel meal in Holstein cows
A new dairy nutrition study explores whether fermented palm kernel meal can support milk production and rumen function in Holsteins.
Nutrition
Study examines pasture mix, defoliation, and ruminal methane
New research explores how pasture diversity and defoliation frequency affect ruminal fermentation, methane, and ammonia in grazing systems.
Research
Study expands blackleg lesion profile to intestinal necrosis
A new case report suggests blackleg in calves can include intestinal necrosis, widening the differential for sudden death.
Research
Study explores magnolol against JEV-linked testicular cell damage
A new cell study suggests magnolol may reduce JEV-driven inflammatory damage in swine testicular cells.
Research
Study links ewe genetics to vaginal pH after estrus sync
A new sheep study suggests synchronization-related vaginal pH changes may depend on both device choice and ewe genetics.
Outbreaks
Study links fatal yak enteritis outbreak to C. perfringens type A
A new paper describes a fatal hemorrhagic enteritis outbreak in adult yaks and implicates Clostridium perfringens type A.
Industry
Veracruz study highlights uneven vulnerability in dual-purpose cattle
A new Veracruz case study says tropical dual-purpose cattle farms need more tailored risk and policy strategies.
Nutrition
Yucca extract review sharpens focus on feed additive’s real-world value
A new review maps how Yucca schidigera extract may affect ammonia, gut health, and inflammation across animal production.
Outbreaks
New VP2 chemiluminescent assay targets FMDV serotypes O and A
A new recombinant VP2-based assay could streamline foot-and-mouth disease antibody testing for serotypes O and A.
Outbreaks
Southern Italy study reports first PHEV detection in wild boars
A surveillance study in Basilicata found PHEV in wild boars, adding a new consideration for swine disease monitoring.
Outbreaks
Egypt study flags first goat detections of A. capra and T. orientalis
Researchers reported the first molecular detection of Anaplasma capra and Theileria orientalis in goats in Egypt.
Research
SNP study maps genetic diversity in Auliekol cattle
A new study analyzes 1,440 Auliekol cattle, offering a larger genomic view of diversity, inbreeding, and breed structure.
Welfare
Study examines caffeine, parity, and induced farrowing in sows
New swine research explores how caffeine and cloprostenol affect sow behavior, hormones, and parturition by parity.
Nutrition
Herbal-essential oil blend shows promise in Silky fowls
A new Animals study links a modified herbal formula and essential oils to better growth, lipid metabolism, and gut health in Silky fowls.
Drugs
Study tests oral Lactococcus platform for bovine interferon delivery
A new preclinical study links high-potency bovine interferon design with oral Lactococcus delivery against VSV and BEV.
Research
Correction updates Blackbelly sheep weight prediction paper
A 2026 sheep biometrics paper was corrected after figure order and caption errors made it into the published version.
Outbreaks
New milk ELISA aims to strengthen Brucella surveillance
Researchers report a bead-based ELISA for detecting Brucella directly in milk, with possible surveillance value.
Industry
Kemin breaks ground on Singapore Kuriosity Centre
Kemin is investing $35 million in a new Singapore hub for animal nutrition and food technology.
Workforce
FARVets paper spotlights global competency in vet education
A new JAVMA paper positions FARVets as a model for building global competency through international veterinary service-learning.
Nutrition
Rumex review highlights promise and limits as feed ingredient
A new review says selected Rumex cultivars may support livestock and poultry diets, but anti-nutritional factors remain a key constraint.
Nutrition
Study links leucine and valine to improved pork tenderness
A new Animals study suggests leucine and valine may improve pork tenderness through muscle fiber and metabolic changes.
Research
Study maps replication-tuning elements in porcine circovirus-like P1
A new P1 study suggests several genomic elements boost replication efficiency and stability without being strictly essential.
Outbreaks
Ohio State spotlights surveillance, biosecurity work in VPM update
Ohio State’s Summer 2026 VPM Voice highlights faculty and trainee work in biosecurity, tick surveillance, and outbreak preparedness.
Nutrition
Study links sodium butyrate to better jejunal health in lambs
A new lamb study found sodium butyrate improved jejunal structure, antioxidant status, and mitochondrial integrity after early weaning.
Workforce
New biography revisits Robert Marshak’s imprint on Penn Vet
Penn Vet’s new Marshak biography highlights the dean who helped shape veterinary clinical specialties.
Research
Jordan study finds strong FMD cross-immunity in sheep and goats
A Jordan field study found a commercial FMD vaccine produced cross-immunity against a heterologous serotype O strain in small ruminants.
Research
Study finds zinc oxide nanoparticles may aid frozen boar semen
A Frontiers study found ZnONPs improved several post-thaw boar semen quality measures in vitro.
Outbreaks
New cELISA aims to sharpen Mycoplasma bovis surveillance
A new study reports a competitive ELISA with high accuracy for detecting antibodies to Mycoplasma bovis in cattle.
Nutrition
Study links grape pomace in dairy sheep diets to serum miRNA shifts
A new sheep study suggests 5% grape pomace supplementation may alter circulating miRNA signals tied to metabolic regulation.
Outbreaks
Study links tawny owls to multiple Sarcocystis species in Lithuania
A Lithuania study found tawny owls carried DNA from eight Sarcocystis taxa, expanding the wildlife transmission map.
Outbreaks
Guangxi survey highlights rising porcine rotavirus diversity
A Guangxi study found rising porcine rotavirus detection and isolated a G9P[23] strain with reassortment signals.
Research
Study points to peptide approach for Salmonella liver injury in lambs
An Animals study found CPP-C3M4 reduced Salmonella-linked liver inflammation and oxidative stress in lambs.
Research
Atypical orf case in sheep points to possible new clinical pattern
A German case report describes persistent coronary band orf lesions in a lamb, expanding the clinical picture veterinarians may need to consider.
Outbreaks
Thailand study maps lumpy skin disease hotspots from 2021 outbreak
A new spatial analysis identifies where lumpy skin disease clustered during Thailand’s 2021 outbreak.
Nutrition
Pig gut bacteria and fungi linked to distinctive flavor traits
A new swine study links bacterial–fungal gut networks in Congjiang Xiang pigs with distinctive meat flavor profiles.
Nutrition
Seaweed polysaccharide shows promise against aged-maize stress in sheep
Two studies suggest Laminaria japonica polysaccharide may reduce oxidative and inflammatory effects of aged maize in Hu sheep.
Welfare
Study compares farm animal transport welfare rules in Brazil and EU
A new paper finds Brazil’s transport welfare rules are more fragmented than the Germany/EU framework.
Drugs
Study explores EV-based ciprofloxacin delivery for intracellular infection
A new Animals paper tests Streptococcus suis extracellular vesicles as a ciprofloxacin carrier in vitro and in vivo.
Nutrition
Study links phytogenic blend to rumen and amino acid shifts in calves
A new calf nutrition study suggests an essential oil blend may alter rumen fermentation and amino acid metabolism after weaning.
Industry
US hog inventory edges lower as breeding herd shrinks
USDA reported 73.7 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms as of June 1, with the breeding herd down slightly.
Research
Study links 31 genes to body size traits in Duolang sheep
A new sequencing-based GWAS identified 31 candidate genes tied to body size in Duolang sheep.
Outbreaks
Study links retail beef Salmonella patterns more closely to human cases
A new study suggests retail beef isolates may better mirror human Salmonella risk than earlier cattle-stage samples.
Research
Chilean study compares litter-level flu sampling methods in swine
New research evaluates whether udder wipes and nasal wipes can track influenza A at the litter level in Chilean breeding herds.
Research
DNA vaccine study points to higher estrus and ovulation in buffaloes
A trivalent AMH-INH-RFRP DNA vaccine study suggests improved estrus and ovulation in buffaloes, with pregnancy benefits still needing confirmation.
Research
New genomics study probes bovine-human overlap in group B strep
A new comparative genomics study examines how bovine and human S. agalactiae strains differ, and where they may overlap.
Nutrition
Study links artichoke extract-inulin additive to piglet gut gains
A new study found an artichoke extract-inulin feed additive improved gut markers and growth in weaned piglets.
Outbreaks
Somalia study links livestock deaths to household food insecurity
A new analysis of 26,389 Somali households ties livestock mortality, especially in poultry and shoats, to higher food insecurity.
Workforce
New Mexico opens rural veterinary loan repayment applications
New Mexico is accepting applications for up to $80,000 in loan repayment for veterinarians serving rural, frontier, and tribal communities.
Nutrition
Perilla seed extract study points to lamb nutrition potential
A new lamb study suggests perilla seed extract may improve rumen function and meat quality.
Nutrition
Study links Bacillus amyloliquefaciens to better Zi goose gut health
A new Zi goose study adds evidence that Bacillus amyloliquefaciens may support growth, immunity, and gut health.
Welfare
Study links lower-input grazing to better dairy cow health
A new European study found lower-input grazing herds had better cow health markers, despite lower milk yield.
Nutrition
Study links selenium source, probiotics, and antioxidant status in beef cattle
A new study suggests selenium form and probiotics may jointly shape antioxidant responses and feed efficiency in beef cattle.
Workforce
Texas A&M VERO student wins national meat science research award
A VERO doctoral student earned top honors for salmonella detection research at the 2026 Reciprocal Meat Conference.
Outbreaks
Study links CSBV immune evasion to copper imbalance in Apis cerana
New research suggests Chinese sacbrood virus disrupts copper homeostasis to weaken antiviral immunity in eastern honeybee larvae.
Research
Study points to Terminalia chebula extract as PEDV support tool
A new piglet study found a Terminalia chebula extract reduced PEDV-linked colonic injury and viral burden.
Research
Study links MAZ to muscle satellite cell growth in pigs
New porcine cell research ties MAZ to satellite cell proliferation through SLPI and Wnt/β-catenin signaling.
Nutrition
Flaxseed-based finisher diets tested in sustainable pig production
A new pig nutrition study examines whether flaxseed and local plant additives can support performance, immunity, and antioxidant status.
Research
Study highlights mastitis burden in female dromedary camels
A clinical camel study found udder lesions were more common than teat lesions, with mastitis leading cases and responding well to treatment.
Outbreaks
Getah virus surveillance study points to a new swine ELISA option
A new study describes a peptide-based ELISA for detecting Getah virus IgG antibodies in swine.
Research
Study points to vimentin as a possible brake on Akabane virus
A new in vitro study suggests vimentin may suppress Akabane virus replication through autophagy- and apoptosis-linked pathways.
Drugs
Correction sharpens UK BRD antibiotic prescribing survey
A Frontiers correction updates key data points in a UK survey on BRD antibiotic decision-making.
Regulation
FDA faces renewed pressure on pet food labeling and GRAS
FDA delayed a major GRAS proposal and is being asked to revisit its rejection of feed-grade disclosure on pet food labels.
Nutrition
Study examines HDMF’s effects on rumen and fecal microbiota
A new sheep nutrition study links HDMF supplementation to shifts in rumen and fecal microbiota.
Outbreaks
Study points to localized CCHFV circulation in Central Kazakhstan
A new study found tick, serology, and virus-isolation evidence of CCHFV circulation in Central Kazakhstan.
Outbreaks
Study flags BVDV co-circulation in cattle and buffalo herds
New Bangladesh research suggests mixed cattle-buffalo herds may complicate BVDV surveillance and control.
Research
Study links Dietzia to ulcer stage in calves with IBK
A new IBK microbiome study suggests Dietzia expands during ulcer-stage disease, but likely as an opportunistic colonizer.
Research
Case report tracks sheep survival after 90 days on rocky ledge
A new case report details how stranded sheep survived prolonged isolation and what their lab findings may teach clinicians.
Research
Field study tests tibial fracture repair in heavier beef cattle
A new case series suggests full-limb double pin casting may expand field treatment options for tibial fractures in heavy beef cattle.
Recalls
Revival recalls canine milk replacers over variable vitamin D
Revival Animal Health recalled canine milk replacers after testing found both low and elevated vitamin D levels in some lots.
Research
Study explores faecal calprotectin for neonatal calf diarrhoea
New research suggests faecal calprotectin may help flag intestinal inflammation in diarrhoeic neonatal calves.
Research
Pig peptide study points to anti-inflammatory antibiotic alternative
New research suggests proPMAP-37 may reduce endotoxin-driven inflammation in pigs.
Research
PIK3C3 structural variant linked to immune traits in Xiang pigs
A new study ties a 579-bp PIK3C3 variant in Xiang pigs to lower gene expression and altered immune markers.
Research
Brazil report highlights Acanthamoeba as a cattle differential
A new Brazil case series links Acanthamoeba sp. to fatal neurologic and systemic disease in cattle.
Research
New ELISA targets multiple virulence factors in porcine E. coli
A new multi-epitope indirect ELISA aims to broaden antibody detection for porcine diarrhea-related E. coli.
Research
Study assesses FFPE tissue ISH test for goat paratuberculosis
A new goat study suggests RNAscope ISH could strengthen postmortem MAP diagnosis when fresh tissue is unavailable.
Research
Correction updates authorship, funding in sheep nematode study
A Frontiers correction updates the author list, contributions, and funding for a 2026 sheep nematode plant-extract study.
Outbreaks
Texas A&M maps tick habitat to sharpen ASF preparedness
New habitat modeling could help target African swine fever surveillance where soft ticks and swine risk overlap.
Nutrition
Mulberry-orange silage study points to gains in beef cattle
A new study suggests mixed microbial silage from mulberry and orange residue may improve growth, feed efficiency, and rumen health in beef cattle.
Nutrition
Study links L. amylovorus to better gut health in weaning piglets
A new piglet study suggests L. amylovorus may reduce E. coli-related growth and gut setbacks after weaning.
Research
Study links melatonin to heat-stress protection in goat Sertoli cells
A new goat cell study suggests melatonin may blunt heat-stress metabolic disruption tied to male fertility.
Welfare
Study links short-term feed increases to ovulation in gilts
A new study suggests nutritional flushing may improve ovulation in previously restricted gilts without changing puberty onset.
Outbreaks
Ethiopia abattoir study points to heavy bovine fasciolosis burden
A northern Ethiopia abattoir study found high bovine fasciolosis prevalence and major quarterly losses from liver condemnation.
Drugs
Study tracks early cardiopulmonary effects of etorphine in sheep
A new study found etorphine caused rapid pulmonary and respiratory compromise, while naltrexone reversed breathing faster than vascular effects.
Research
Study links goat estrus behaviors on camera to hormone changes
A new goat study suggests machine vision may detect estrus in ways that reflect underlying reproductive hormone shifts.
Research
Study links BVDV core protein to inflammasome-driven pyroptosis
New cell-culture research suggests the BVDV core protein helps amplify inflammasome assembly and inflammatory cell death.
Welfare
NC State swine welfare professor wins 2026 AVMA honor
Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia received the 2026 AVMA Animal Welfare Award for swine-focused welfare research and on-farm impact.
Research
BoAHV-1 study maps distinct maternal, placental, and fetal immunity
A new cattle study shows BoAHV-1 triggers different immune responses in maternal, placental, and fetal tissues after late-gestation infection.
Research
GNSS collar data may help flag calving in grazing cows
A new study suggests GNSS-only behavioral alerts could support earlier calving detection in extensive grazing systems.
Nutrition
Processed rapeseed meal shows better digestibility in growing pigs
A new study found extrusion, especially with enzymatic hydrolysis, improved rapeseed meal digestion in growing pigs.
Nutrition
Study tests bacteria to further improve ammoniated wheat straw
A new study screened alkali-resistant cellulolytic bacteria to improve the feed value of ammoniated wheat straw.
Nutrition
Study tests guar korma as lower-cost soybean meal alternative
A new buffalo calf study found roasted guar korma replaced up to 50% of soybean meal without harming growth or blood markers.
Drugs
Basil essential oil shows multi-modal activity against invasive tick
A new study links basil essential oil to multi-modal activity against the Asian longhorned tick, with added effects alongside hexythiazox.
Research
CT elbow findings may help predict lameness in pet pigs
A new JAVMA study links specific elbow CT changes with lameness in small-breed pigs.
Research
Genomics study sharpens view of Carpathian water buffalo diversity
New genome-wide data from Hungary and Romania could help guide buffalo conservation and breeding strategy.
Nutrition
Study links broccoli-tail extract to gut changes in Hu sheep
A new sheep study found broccoli-tail extract altered jejunal microbes, metabolites, and gene expression after 60 days.
Regulation
Congress’s pet food labeling mandate still isn’t finished
A federal pet food labeling update due in 2009 remains unfinished, even as AAFCO’s modernization effort moves toward 2030.
Research
Editorial maps new directions in endometrial disease research
A new editorial links uterine inflammation, microbiome shifts, and tissue remodeling across veterinary species.
Outbreaks
Global review finds camel nasal bot fly burden remains high
A new meta-analysis estimates 67% pooled prevalence of Cephalopina titillator infestation in camels worldwide.
Drugs
Green tea compound shows promise against Trueperella pyogenes
A new study found EGCG inhibited T. pyogenes growth and pyolysin expression in preclinical testing.
Research
Study links Y-linked gene signatures to ram testicular dysfunction
A new sheep study found Y-linked expression patterns that separate normal testicular maturation from dysfunctional states.
Research
Study maps a multi-epitope vaccine candidate for Rhodococcus equi
A new in-silico study proposes a vaccine candidate for Rhodococcus equi, but clinical validation is still ahead.
Research
Study probes host-directed role for Houttuynia in M. bovis pneumonia
A new in silico study suggests Houttuynia cordata may modulate host pathways in bovine Mycoplasma bovis pneumonia.
Nutrition
Goat rumen-derived bacteria show early probiotic potential
New goat research suggests rumen-derived bacterial isolates may shift fermentation in useful ways, but in vivo validation is still needed.
Research
Rat study links psychological stress to ovarian changes
A new rat study found repeated psychological stress altered ovarian markers, while CoQ10 showed only partial protective effects.
Research
Study links hepatic PPARD expression to marbling in beef cattle
A new Animals study suggests liver PPARD signaling may be associated with higher marbling grades in Wagyu × Angus crossbreds.
Regulation
NARA presses USTR on China testing barriers for rendered exports
NARA asked USTR to address disputed Salmonella testing on U.S. rendered protein exports entering China.
Workforce
Ohio report sharpens focus on veterinary shortage
A new Protect OHIO report projects Ohio could be short 600 to 1,000 veterinarians by the early 2030s.
Nutrition
Study links ration balance and allicin to N use in beef bulls
A new cattle nutrition study found higher NFC/NDF increased nitrogen excretion, while allicin improved nitrogen digestibility.
Research
Study maps sex-specific heat stress responses in tongue sole
A new multi-omics study found female and male tongue sole respond differently to chronic heat stress.
Regulation
USDA pushes to expand grazing on National Forest lands
USDA’s new grazing directive could reshape herd movement, wildfire planning, and ranch operations on federal lands.
Nutrition
Study links feed efficiency in beef cattle to metabolism and microbiota
A new cattle study ties feed-to-gain differences on low-energy diets to metabolic, microbial, and thyroid-related signals.
Research
New review says liver fluke models need stronger animal data
A new review finds liver fluke models often underplay animal reservoirs, limiting One Health control planning.
Drugs
New pig PK study sharpens the picture for matrine
A new swine PK paper adds IV and oral data for matrine, a plant-derived compound under study for enteric anti-infective use.
Research
Sheep TERT variants emerge as possible markers for wool traits
A new sheep genetics study links TERT variation to wool traits, adding another candidate marker for fleece-focused breeding.
Outbreaks
Study supports broader lab use of gyrA PCR for canine Campylobacter
A multi-lab study found gyrA PCR can improve detection of Campylobacter jejuni in canine fecal samples.
Research
Study links feeding system to muscle metabolism in Tibetan sheep
A new study found grazing and house-feeding produce different muscle metabolic and meat-quality profiles in Tibetan sheep.
Drugs
Correction updates affiliations in indirubin-IBRV study
A correction to a 2026 IBRV pharmacology paper updates affiliations, while the study’s preclinical findings appear unchanged.
Outbreaks
Study finds biosecurity gaps among livestock workers in Armenia, Moldova
A new study found inconsistent PPE use and ongoing zoonotic risk behaviors among livestock producers and veterinarians.
Outbreaks
New spike-based ELISA aims to sharpen PEDV surveillance
A new PEDV indirect ELISA showed strong agreement with neutralization testing and was applied to 1,629 field samples.
Nutrition
RNA-seq study links starter feeding to rumen development in yak calves
New yak calf data suggest concentrate starters may shape rumen development, immunity, and growth before weaning.
Research
Study spotlights C. perfringens type B in diarrheic goat kids
A new study from Inner Mongolia found C. perfringens was the top bacterial detection in diarrheic neonatal dairy goat kids.
Outbreaks
FT-IR strain typing could speed veterinary outbreak response
Rapid bacterial strain typing may help veterinary teams trace outbreaks and act sooner.
Outbreaks
Atypical multidrug-resistant APP serotype 1 reported in China
Researchers in China identified an unusual multidrug-resistant APP serotype 1 strain tied to a high-mortality swine respiratory outbreak.
Industry
Pet Age profile spotlights King Wholesale’s Lynda Silk
A new Pet Age feature highlights Lynda Silk and the people-first culture behind King Wholesale Pet Supplies.
Nutrition
Fermented discarded dates draw interest as a poultry feed ingredient
A new study explores whether fermented discarded dates can improve broiler meat quality while turning agricultural waste into feed.
Research
Frontiers corrects funding disclosure in goat IGF-1 oocyte study
A Frontiers correction updates funding disclosures for a goat oocyte maturation study without changing the underlying findings.
Research
Study links L-arginine to heat-stress protection in bovine neutrophils
New in vitro research suggests L-arginine may reduce heat-stress damage and apoptosis in bovine neutrophils.
Research
Study links sensor data with ketosis risk in transition dairy cows
A Northern Mexico study adds evidence that rumination, activity, and milk metrics may help flag ketosis in fresh dairy cows.
Nutrition
Study links Artemisia feed supplement to healthier goat meat fats
A new study suggests Artemisia ordosica may boost n-3 fatty acids in cashmere goat meat.
Welfare
Camel safety moves up the agenda for North American vets
A new dvm360 article highlights why treating camels safely requires species-specific planning in North America.
Outbreaks
Turkish study maps bovine kobuvirus diversity in diarrheic calves
A new study found bovine kobuvirus in nearly 26% of sampled calf feces in Türkiye, all from diarrheic calves under 30 days old.
Research
Boar sperm chromatin study links DNA breaks to litter size
A new swine study found breed and monthly effects in sperm chromatin quality, plus a link between double-strand DNA breaks and litter size.
Research
Review spotlights glycine’s emerging role in livestock fertility
A new review suggests glycine may support oocyte and embryo development, but field-ready evidence is still limited.
Nutrition
Reduced-protein layer diets improved digestibility, with enzyme caveats
A new layer study found reduced-protein diets improved nutrient use and lowered protein excretion, but some enzyme rates hurt egg outcomes.
Regulation
House advances Farm Bill with key veterinary provisions
The House-passed 2026 Farm Bill includes dog importation, biosecurity, and veterinary workforce measures.
Research
Handling acclimation may improve timed AI results in beef heifers
A new study links handling acclimation during CO-Synch + CIDR to calmer heifers and better timed AI outcomes.
Research
Study links castration timing to stress responses in Wagyu calves
A new Wagyu calf study suggests morning and afternoon castration may trigger different physiologic stress patterns.
Research
Fetal goat muscle atlas highlights multicellular control of myogenesis
A new single-cell study shows fetal goat muscle development depends on coordinated signaling across muscle, stromal, vascular, and immune cells.
Research
Study tracks storage lesions in caprine blood products over 42 days
New AJVR research maps how goat whole blood and packed RBCs change during six weeks of refrigerated storage.
Research
Why Lawsonia intracellularis still matters in enteric disease
A long-studied pathogen still holds unanswered questions about how it drives proliferative enteropathy.
Drugs
Laurel oil nanoemulsion shows early promise against Varroa mites
A new study found a Laurus nobilis nanoemulsion reached 70.3% efficacy against Varroa destructor in field testing.
Research
Study links breeding goals, not just HSP70, to rooster heat tolerance
A new Taiwan study found native TLRI-09 roosters handled acute heat better than heavier commercial lines sharing the same HSP70 genotype.
Nutrition
Yeast culture study links lamb liver metabolism to antioxidant gains
A new metabolomics study suggests compound yeast culture may strengthen antioxidant pathways in weaned lamb livers.
Research
Study flags dominant E198A mutation in resistant H. contortus
New data from northwestern China links benzimidazole resistance in H. contortus to dominant E198A and emerging co-selection.
Nutrition
Study maps cage versus free-range tradeoffs in yellow broilers
New research links broiler rearing system choice to growth, gut microbiota, and liver metabolism.
Nutrition
Broiler study links lysine and starch profile to gut health tradeoffs
A low-protein broiler study found lysine and starch structure can improve some gut markers while weakening others.
Research
Prepartum immunotropic treatment shows promise for Holstein calves
A new study links maternal prepartum immunotropic treatment to better early growth and adaptation in Holstein calves.
Research
Study finds HRV differences between Holsteins and miniature cows
Miniature cows showed distinct heart rate variability patterns from Holsteins in a new cattle autonomic study.
Outbreaks
Chile study points to cattle as echinococcosis sentinels
A Chilean study suggests cattle could help veterinarians track Echinococcus granulosus circulation in endemic regions.
Outbreaks
Iowa pseudorabies case ends 22-year streak in US commercial swine
USDA linked the first commercial pseudorabies case since 2004 to swine moved from a Texas herd into Iowa.
Outbreaks
Study flags novel PRRSV-2 recombinant linked to MLV-like strains
A new PRRSV-2 study adds evidence that vaccine-like recombination can complicate swine disease control.
Nutrition
Concentrate type improved milk output and methane intensity in grazing cows
Late-lactation grazing cows fed high-starch or mixed concentrates produced more milk with lower methane intensity.
Nutrition
Study tests potassium diformate as copper alternative in pigs
A new piglet study compares copper glycinate and potassium diformate as gut and immune support tools.
Outbreaks
Nigeria mastitis study points to herd size, hygiene risks
A preprint from Plateau State links clinical mastitis risk to larger herds and poor milking hygiene.
Research
Study finds stable EV profiles across bovine gestation
A new cattle study found circulating extracellular vesicle size and concentration stayed stable across gestation and fetal sex.
Research
Review maps where fetal sexing ultrasound works best in livestock
A new review says fetal sexing by ultrasound is often limited more by field feasibility than by diagnostic accuracy.
Outbreaks
Chad study maps Hyalomma tick species in dromedary camels
A new study in Chad found four Hyalomma tick species on camels, adding to evidence of camel-linked zoonotic surveillance gaps.
Research
Study links maternal microbes to early gut assembly in Hu lambs
A new lamb microbiome study suggests vaginal, amniotic, and colostrum microbes may help seed the neonatal gut.
Nutrition
Study tests peanut hull product as oat hay replacement in bulls
A new cattle nutrition study examines whether a processed peanut hull product can replace oat hay in Holstein dairy bulls.
Research
Pig study compares two immunosuppression regimens
A new pilot study found two porcine immunosuppression protocols had similar safety, but different depth and durability of immune suppression.
Research
Bahrain study finds genomic split between two Ardi goat lines
A new study links facial pigmentation and genomic differences in Bahraini Ardi goats, with implications for conservation.
Research
Bracken fern linked to upper digestive lesions in buffalo
A Brazilian case report suggests chronic bracken fern exposure can cause upper digestive tract lesions in water buffalo, not just cattle.
Outbreaks
Genomic study maps Senecavirus A's global spread and evolution
A new genomic analysis traces how Senecavirus A diversified and spread across the Americas and East Asia.
Workforce
Penn Vet clinician’s endurance feats underscore a bigger wellness message
Penn Vet spotlighted Rose Nolen-Walston’s endurance achievements and her message about building a big life alongside veterinary medicine.
Research
Study compares transition-period immune gene activity by dairy breed
New research suggests Brown Swiss and Holstein heifers differ in leukocyte immune gene expression around calving.
Research
Study tests ELISA approach to separate ovine pestivirus from CSF
A new study suggests paired E2 ELISAs may help distinguish ovine Italy pestivirus from classical swine fever exposure in pigs.
Research
FSH/LH protocol may improve calf LOPU response in Holsteins
A new calf LOPU study found that adding LH to FSH increased follicle response in prepubertal Holstein-Friesian donors.
Research
Study links longer fattening to meat quality gains in Yanbian cattle
A new study suggests extended fattening can improve marbling and meat-quality traits in Yanbian cattle, with tradeoffs in efficiency.
Industry
Cargill expands Belgium innovation center with pet food pilot plant
Cargill is adding a €5.4 million extrusion pilot plant in Vilvoorde, Belgium, with implications for pet food R&D and formulation work.
Research
Review highlights gaps in livestock myokine research
A new mini-review finds fragmented evidence linking physical activity to myokine responses in farm animals.
Workforce
Study maps what drives swine vets to recommend PLF tools
A new survey finds swine veterinarians’ PLF recommendations hinge on perceived impact, cost, peer norms, and client need.
Research
Study identifies plant compound as in vitro PDCoV inhibitor
A new Animals study found notoginsenoside R1 reduced PDCoV infection in vitro by restoring SERCA2-mediated calcium balance.
Research
Study finds dose-dependent metformin effects in porcine oocytes
New porcine data suggest metformin can help or hinder oocyte maturation depending on concentration.
Drugs
Study sharpens cefquinome dosing picture in lactating sheep and goats
New PK/PD modeling data examine cefquinome exposure in lactating sheep and goats across IV, SC, and long-acting dosing.
Research
Study links CACNA2D1 to ovarian immune signaling in ovulation
Mouse and cell-culture data suggest CACNA2D1 helps drive ovulation by recruiting ovarian macrophages.
Research
ZZ1 vaccine candidate shows cross-protection against G. parasuis
A new piglet study suggests the multi-epitope vaccine ZZ1 may broaden protection against key G. parasuis serotypes.
Outbreaks
Why competency-based CPD may reshape veterinary stewardship
A new perspective argues veterinary AMR training should focus less on knowledge alone and more on measurable stewardship skills.
Industry
Merck Animal Health moves to acquire poultry agtech firm TARGAN
Merck Animal Health plans to buy TARGAN, adding hatchery automation and vaccine-delivery technology to its poultry portfolio.
Research
HNF4A indel study links a regulatory variant to piglet growth
A new pig genetics study links a 20-bp HNF4A indel to piglet growth and suggests the effect may run through gene regulation.
Nutrition
Study finds altitude-linked mineral gaps in yak calves in Ganzi
A new study found widespread mineral deficiencies in yak calves in Ganzi Prefecture, with several patterns shifting by altitude.
Nutrition
Study links glycerol monolaurate to calf growth and immune gains
A new calf study suggests glycerol monolaurate may improve growth, reduce diarrhea, and shift liver immune-metabolic pathways.
Industry
Equus spotlights FlyShield technology in equine fly control
Equus examines the science and strategy behind W.F. Young’s FlyShield approach to equine fly control.
Research
Study suggests pet dogs could aid spotted lanternfly detection
Virginia Tech researchers found trained pet dogs outperformed human searchers in vineyard tests for spotted lanternfly egg masses.
Research
Pilot study links grape extract to earlier postpartum estrus
A small Angus cow study found grape extract boluses were associated with earlier postpartum estrus.
Nutrition
Plant polysaccharides show promise in early-weaned squabs
A new Animals study suggests APS and GPS may support immunity, antioxidant status, and gut adaptation in early-weaned squabs.
Research
Porcine cell culture study sharpens inflammation models for swine research
A new porcine study suggests liver and intestinal cell models may serve different roles in screening inflammatory responses and antibiotic alternatives.
Nutrition
Study links tight post-grazing residuals to lower steer gains
New research suggests turnout timing affects costs, but tight residuals may more consistently reduce steer performance.
Workforce
Clemson names Catherine Harris deputy state veterinarian
Catherine Harris joins Clemson Livestock Poultry Health from North Carolina to help lead South Carolina’s animal health programs.
Research
Duplex MIRA assay targets bovine astrovirus and norovirus
A new study describes a rapid dual-target assay for bovine astrovirus and bovine norovirus in cattle clinical samples.
Research
Multi-omics study links yak lung adaptation and emphysema
A new yak lung study suggests high-altitude adaptation and emphysematous remodeling may be linked at the molecular level.
Outbreaks
Thailand study maps slaughterhouses to target livestock surveillance
A new Thailand study proposes using slaughterhouse density and livestock census data to rank districts for surveillance.
Research
Study maps parasite glycans in Theileria parva vaccine research
A new study identifies possible glycopeptides on Theileria parva, opening another path for East Coast fever vaccine design.
Research
Study links maternal ATRA to neonatal pig lung nerve development
A new swine study suggests maternal ATRA may shape neonatal lung development, but it's far from a field-ready recommendation.
Nutrition
Fermented Bacillus-Lactiplantibacillus product boosts broiler growth
A new Animals study found a self-induced anaerobic fermented feed product improved broiler growth and digestibility.
Research
Study highlights multidrug-resistant S. hyicus in piglet skin disease
A new swine study links virulence genes and multidrug resistance in S. hyicus isolates from exudative epidermitis cases.
Research
Camel study questions PSA as a simple maturity marker
A new camel study found PSA and testosterone change differently during sexual maturation.
Outbreaks
Human-origin H3N2 turns up in Kazakhstan swine farms
A Kazakhstan surveillance report adds to evidence that human seasonal flu viruses are moving into swine herds.
Research
Letrozole study links hormone shifts to faster growth in lambs
A new sheep study found letrozole improved growth metrics, but practical and regulatory questions remain.
Welfare
Study highlights management gaps in subtropical bedded-pack barns
A new study suggests barn design, ventilation, and season determine whether bedded packs truly compost.
Nutrition
Study links dietary DON exposure to subclinical changes in gilts
A new gilt study suggests deoxynivalenol may alter immunity, hormones, and gut biology before growth performance declines.
Research
Study links sheep short-tail mutation to early embryonic change
Single-cell data suggest a TBXT mutation shortens sheep tails by triggering premature AER degeneration.
Research
Study tracks milk microbiome and resistome shifts across dry period
New metagenomic research maps how milk microbes and resistance genes change from dry-off to early lactation.
Nutrition
Macadamia husk shows promise, limits as corn substitute in goats
An in vitro goat study found macadamia husk can replace some corn, but higher inclusion reduced fermentability and digestibility.
Research
Study compares three pig-derived lactic acid bacteria strains
A new study found two porcine-derived lactobacilli showed stronger in vitro probiotic traits for swine production.
Nutrition
Study tests dry ageing in Rarámuri Criollo beef
A new Animals paper compares dry-aged beef quality in Rarámuri Criollo and Hereford × Angus cattle.
Research
Equine liver reviews highlight why test interpretation still matters
Older equine liver reviews still map closely to how veterinarians distinguish injury from true loss of hepatic function.
Drugs
FDA clears first generic ketoprofen injectable for BRD fever in cattle
KetoMed becomes the first generic ketoprofen injectable approved to control fever associated with BRD in eligible cattle.
Nutrition
New review highlights nutrition’s role in mycotoxin mitigation
A new review says nutritional interventions may help reduce mycotoxin damage, alongside feed testing and control programs.
Research
Pilot study tests acoustic monitoring for pig respiratory challenge
A small study suggests room-level sound monitoring may help flag respiratory disturbance in pigs after bacterial challenge.
Nutrition
Study links fiber levels to gut and immune balance in goslings
A new goose study suggests moderate dietary fiber may best support early gut and immune development.
Nutrition
Artificial saliva shows promise, limits as a lamb rumen buffer
A new lamb study found moderate artificial saliva improved rumen stability, while high inclusion appeared to impair metabolism and carcass traits.
Research
Study links SH3PXD2B to oxidative stress in M. bovis infection
New research suggests M. bovis may induce macrophage oxidative stress through the host protein SH3PXD2B.
Research
Study proposes robotic adaptability index for dairy cows
Researchers modeled how first-lactation dairy cows adapt to robotic milking and proposed a new adaptability index.
Nutrition
Case report links canine infertility workup to nutrition review
A Frontiers case report found 12 of 15 German Shepherd bitches resumed cycling after nutritional intervention.
Research
Chinese BPV2 isolate adds to the global bovine papillomavirus map
A new genomic analysis places a Fujian cattle BPV2 isolate within the broader global phylogeny.
Research
Study links brain malformations in Piedmontese calves to genetics
A new Italian study found hydrocephalus was the most common structural brain defect in affected Piedmontese calves.
Drugs
Study pairs anti-DgcE antibody with gentamicin against APEC
A new lab study suggests an IgM antibody may boost gentamicin activity against avian pathogenic E. coli.
Industry
Why record keeping still limits tropical livestock productivity
A new review says weak production and reproduction records remain a major constraint in tropical livestock systems.
Nutrition
CNN models aim to improve NIR feed quality prediction
A new Animals study explores whether CNN-based models can improve NIRS predictions of protein and fiber in mixed animal feeds.
Research
Tru-cut needle improves laparoscopic liver biopsy in buffaloes
A prospective study found a 14G tru-cut needle produced better liver biopsy samples in buffaloes than forceps-based methods.
Research
Propionic acid may improve bovine oocyte development in vitro
A new bovine study suggests propionic acid could strengthen in vitro oocyte development from early antral follicles.
Research
Prime-edited Nectin-1 may open a new path for PRV resistance
A new study suggests prime editing of porcine Nectin-1 can block pseudorabies virus without fully knocking out the receptor.
Research
Study examines age and body weight effects on udder lymph nodes
A new dairy cow study suggests age and body weight may shape supramammary lymph node findings.
Research
Equine liver review underscores metabolism’s clinical importance
A new equine liver review highlights how hepatic metabolism shapes diagnosis, nutrition, and prognosis.
Outbreaks
Kazakhstan study flags uneven Q fever burden in livestock
New data suggest Q fever may be underrecognized in Kazakhstan, especially in small ruminants and high-prevalence regions.
Research
New spike-based PEDV ELISA aims to sharpen herd serology
Researchers developed a spike-region indirect ELISA for PEDV antibody detection and immunity assessment in pigs.
Nutrition
Cleaning water cups may improve intake and milk yield in tie-stall cows
A new study suggests cleaning fouled water cups can improve drinking efficiency and short-term milk yield in lactating tie-stall cows.
Research
Editorial maps next phase of endometrial disease research
A new Frontiers editorial links uterine inflammation, diagnostics, and microbiome-focused therapies across species.
Regulation
FDA opens FY2027 MUMS grant applications for animal drug studies
FDA has opened the first FY2027 MUMS grant window, with awards of up to $250,000 per year for eligible animal drug studies.
Nutrition
Study finds microplastics in boar semen, links to slower motility
A new Frontiers study detected microplastics in all boar semen samples tested and linked some polymers to slower sperm motility.
Research
New review maps the drivers of reproductive efficiency in sheep
A new review links sheep reproductive efficiency to fertility, fecundity, and lamb survival across breeds and regions.
Research
Study links sow vaccine timing to piglet immunity in CSF
A new study found FlagT4G produced stronger maternal neutralizing immunity than C-strain in piglets exposed during gestation.
Nutrition
Review spotlights water hyacinth as a possible ruminant feed
A new review says processed water hyacinth may help ease feed shortages, but safety and contamination risks remain central.
Nutrition
Why traditional bran mashes are falling out of favor in horses
Equine nutrition guidance says traditional bran mashes can upset the gut and unbalance minerals.
Research
Phage cocktail study targets early S. aureus biofilms in mastitis
An in vitro study found concentration-dependent inhibition of early S. aureus biofilms from subclinical mastitis cases.
Research
Study tests smartphone cattle measurements against manual methods
A new study suggests smartphone imaging could support cattle morphometrics, but accuracy still varies by trait.
Welfare
Texas A&M highlights wildfire planning for horses and livestock
Texas A&M urged horse and livestock caretakers to plan early for wildfire evacuation, identification, and smoke-related health risks.
Drugs
FDA conditionally approves Liavium-CA1 for canine CM/SM pain
Liavium-CA1 becomes the first FDA-labeled drug for pain and clinical signs tied to canine Chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia.
Industry
Study compares the economics of equine ET and ICSI
New research examines how conventional embryo transfer and ICSI compare on cost in equine practice.
Outbreaks
Bangladesh study finds farmer knowledge gaps on lumpy skin disease
A northern Bangladesh study found many cattle farmers still lack key knowledge and practices for lumpy skin disease control.
Research
FSH/LH protocol may improve follicle yield before calf LOPU
A new study suggests adding LH to FSH superstimulation may improve follicular response in prepubertal Holstein-Friesian calves.
Research
Correction updates authorship on dairy antibiotic cost study
A Frontiers correction adds an author to a dairy cattle drug-cost study without changing the paper’s findings.
Regulation
Iowa pseudorabies case ends 22-year run in commercial swine
USDA traced the first U.S. commercial pseudorabies case since 2004 from Iowa to a Texas source herd.
Research
Study links zinc oxide nanoparticles to better frozen boar semen
A new Frontiers study found zinc oxide nanoparticles improved post-thaw boar semen quality and antioxidant markers.
Research
Texas A&M links ractopamine exposure to heart damage in dogs
A new Texas A&M case report suggests accidental ractopamine exposure can cause severe, sometimes fatal, myocardial injury in dogs.
Outbreaks
Aswan study highlights zoonotic cryptosporidiosis risk
A One Health study in Aswan found high Cryptosporidium prevalence in young ruminants and exposed people.
Research
New ASFV pD205R epitope map may aid future serology tools
Researchers mapped two new B-cell epitopes on ASFV pD205R, adding tools for diagnostics-focused swine disease research.
Outbreaks
Study flags shared BVDV circulation in cattle and buffalo herds
A Bangladesh study found genetically related BVDV strains circulating in cattle and water buffalo within mixed herds.
Research
Ahferom goat study points to market-led breeding priorities
A study from northern Ethiopia found smallholder goat breeding choices center on income, meat, litter size, and conformation.
Drugs
Goat study finds dose-dependent pentoxifylline kinetics
New data suggest pentoxifylline exposure in goats may not rise predictably with higher IV doses.
Research
Lipizzan study updates genetic diversity picture across Europe
A new study of 547 Lipizzans highlights persistent subpopulation structure and the need for active genetic management.
Research
Study links sEV protein signatures to Mycoplasma bovis in cows
New research suggests serum extracellular vesicle proteins may help flag subclinical Mycoplasma bovis infection in dairy cows.
Research
Study maps metabolic effects of toxic tall fescue in steers
New research shows toxic tall fescue shifts steer metabolism, with most changes resolving after exposure ends.
Research
Study assesses tissue ISH test for Johne’s disease in goats
A new study suggests RNAscope-based ISH could improve postmortem diagnosis of paratuberculosis in goats.
Research
FMDV VP1 review spotlights vaccine design and virulence links
A new review argues the FMDV VP1 protein is central to both pathogenicity and next-generation control strategies.
Research
Study links HIF-PI3K-AKT pathway to yak cryptorchid infertility
New yak research connects cryptorchidism-related infertility with hypoxia-linked PI3K-AKT signaling.
Research
Plant extract screen finds five leads against sheep nematodes
A new in vitro study found five plant extracts with strong larvicidal activity against ovine gastrointestinal nematodes.
Research
Sheep liver organoids could cut animal use in nutrition research
A new ovine hepatic organoid model may help ruminant researchers study metabolism with fewer live animals.
Nutrition
Review spotlights G0S2 as a potential meat-quality regulator
A new review links G0S2-driven lipid metabolism to intramuscular fat and meat quality traits.
Research
PCV3 study questions whether genotype labels are ready for use
A new sequence analysis suggests current PCV3 data don't support a standardized genotyping system.
Welfare
Study links home-farm handling to sheep stress after flock mixing
A new sheep study suggests routine farmer contact can shape behavior and cortisol responses after animals join communal grazing flocks.
Research
Study links maternal stress history to later immune changes in sows
New swine research suggests prenatal and cumulative stress may shape immune phenotype and stress reactivity later in life.
Outbreaks
Thailand study links public awareness and pig strains in S. suis hotspot
New research pairs community risk awareness with pig isolate typing in one of Thailand’s highest-incidence S. suis regions.
Outbreaks
Ghana sheep pneumonia study highlights pathogen mix and drug resistance
A Ghana abattoir study found Mannheimia haemolytica dominated pneumonic sheep lungs, with resistance to several commonly used antibiotics.
Outbreaks
H9N2 findings in swine renew focus on influenza surveillance
Research on H9N2 viruses in pigs in China highlights reassortment risk and the need for closer swine surveillance.
Research
Post-foaling warning signs put focus on mare and foal triage
A new report outlines 10 emergencies after foaling and reinforces the narrow window for intervention.
Drugs
Study finds menbutone boosts albendazole exposure in calves
A Frontiers study found menbutone increased albendazole sulfoxide exposure in calves by about 30%, though a second dose added no benefit.
Outbreaks
Study finds personal biosecurity gaps in Armenia and Moldova
Survey data found inconsistent PPE use and risky zoonotic exposure behaviors among livestock producers and veterinarians.
Research
Study links subclinical BRD with slower growth in dairy heifers
A new study ties subclinical bovine respiratory disease at weaning to lower gains and distinct microbiota patterns.
Workforce
Why veterinary antimicrobial stewardship training may need a reset
A new perspective argues veterinary stewardship training should focus on applied competencies, not knowledge alone.
Research
Texas A&M links ractopamine exposure to heart injury in dogs
A new Texas A&M case report says accidental ractopamine ingestion can cause severe, sometimes fatal, cardiac injury in dogs.
Welfare
Review links post-stun blood pressure spikes to welfare risk
A Veterinary Journal review suggests post-stun hypertension may help explain consciousness recovery in some sheep and cattle.
Nutrition
Study links soybean oil diets to milk fat profile shifts
A small dairy cow study found soybean oil changed milk fatty acids more than milk output.
Industry
What FlyShield technology means for equine fly control
W.F. Young is spotlighting the science behind FlyShield technology in its newer equine fly-control product.
Regulation
House advances Farm Bill with veterinary workforce, dog import changes
The House moved a Farm Bill carrying dog import, disease preparedness, and veterinary workforce provisions.
Research
Texas A&M report links ractopamine exposure to canine heart injury
A new case report suggests accidental ractopamine ingestion can cause severe cardiac injury in dogs, with outcomes tied to how quickly treatment begins.
Regulation
FDA opens FY2026 veterinary drug research grant applications
FDA is accepting FY2026 AVIC grant applications for research in aquaculture, minor ruminants, food safety, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Welfare
Study finds food rewards can improve camel transport welfare
A new study found camels can be trained to self-load for transport using food rewards instead of physical punishment.
Research
New RT-qPCR assay aims to distinguish all four PPRV lineages
A new Animals study describes a quadruplex RT-qPCR test designed to detect and differentiate all four PPRV lineages.
Outbreaks
Study tracks age-linked C. difficile colonization in piglets
A Tenerife study found C. difficile colonization peaked in 2-day-old piglets and disappeared by weaning.
Research
Lightweight AI study advances goat vocalization monitoring
A new study suggests low-compute AI may classify goat welfare-related vocalizations in real time on farm.
Drugs
FDA approves first generic moxidectin drench for sheep
First Priority’s OTC generic moxidectin drench for sheep is now FDA-approved as a bioequivalent to Cydectin.
Research
Study clarifies how Listeria infects sheep trigeminal neurons
A new paper links InlA, InlB, and LLO to neural invasion by an ovine Listeria strain tied to encephalitis.
Outbreaks
Study maps Hyalomma ticks and pathogens in camels in Chad
A new study found four Hyalomma tick species on camels in Chad and detected pathogens with veterinary and zoonotic relevance.
Industry
Review tracks AI’s expanding role across the dairy industry
A new review says AI in dairy is moving beyond herd monitoring into milk quality, logistics, processing, and sustainability.
Research
Single-cell study maps fetal goat muscle development
A new Animals study charts how fetal goat muscle cells coordinate and change during development.
Nutrition
Study links dietary bile acids to antioxidant, microbiota shifts in ewes
A small sheep study found bile acid supplementation improved antioxidant markers and altered fecal microbiota in culled ewes.
Outbreaks
Study maps livestock heat stress risk across Thessaly
A new study uses ERA5-Land and THI to map livestock heat stress across Thessaly, Greece, from 2020 to 2025.
Nutrition
Study probes growth-linked metabolites in lamb roughage diets
New lamb research explores metabolic signals tied to average daily gain when roughage shifts from peanut vine to extruded rapeseed straw.
Welfare
Study tests essential oil blend in Lithuanian Blackface lambs
A new lamb study adds evidence on whether essential oil blends can lower methane without hurting performance or meat quality.
Research
Computer vision study tracks pig behavior in climate-controlled barns
A new Animals study found YOLOv5-based monitoring could track pig feeding, drinking, and resting behavior in air-conditioned housing.
Nutrition
Mediterranean sheep systems review spotlights Gentile di Puglia
A new review says native sheep systems in Mediterranean marginal areas remain valuable, but face climate, market, and demographic pressure.
Outbreaks
Senecavirus A study traces how a swine look-alike spread globally
A new genomic analysis maps Senecavirus A evolution and spread, with implications for surveillance and differential diagnosis.
Nutrition
Study links pig feeding strategy to lesions and growth outcomes
A new study found mildly restricted feeding reduced some lesions in finishing pigs, while smaller groups improved growth.
Research
Study links sow microbiota shifts to fecal cues around farrowing
A new study connects periparturient microbiome changes in sows with fecal semiochemicals that may influence piglet colonization.
Outbreaks
U.S. adds emergency screwworm treatments as cases near border
EPA cleared imported Tanidil and FDA authorized Negasunt as the U.S. prepares for possible New World screwworm cases.
Outbreaks
Brucella milk test study points to faster herd surveillance
A new study describes an immunomagnetic bead-based ELISA to detect Brucella in milk from dairy animals.
Research
Cattle genomics study maps divergence between European and Chinese breeds
A new comparative genomics study highlights how breeding history and adaptation shaped European and Chinese cattle.
Nutrition
RNA-seq study links concentrate feeding to yak calf gut development
A new yak-calf transcriptomics study adds molecular evidence that preweaning concentrate feeding may shape gastrointestinal development.
Nutrition
Study compares wheat bran and beet pulp in weaned pig diets
A new study examines how wheat bran- and beet pulp-based nursery diets affect piglet growth, digestibility, and fecal scores.
Research
Study links piglet breed differences to ETEC gut barrier response
A new Animals study suggests Ningxiang piglets may have stronger gut barrier resilience to ETEC than DLY piglets.
Nutrition
New review maps nutritional strategies against mycotoxin harm
A new review links mycotoxin damage to shared cellular pathways and highlights nutrition-based mitigation strategies.
Outbreaks
Shanxi study adds baseline Neospora data for sheep and goats
A new Shanxi study gives veterinarians first baseline data on Neospora caninum exposure in local sheep and goats.
Research
Study explores AI detection of dairy cattle protective behaviors
A new Animals paper tests a video AI model to detect fast protective behaviors in dairy cattle.
Outbreaks
Experimental H5N1 vaccine shows promise in dairy calves and mice
University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers reported early H5N1 vaccine data showing strong immune responses in calves and protection in mice.
Welfare
Horse fly-control advice shifts focus beyond sprays
Equine media are emphasizing integrated fly control, with sanitation and habitat management at the center.
Outbreaks
African swine fever keeps pressuring Nepal’s pig sector
A new analysis suggests Nepal’s ASF outbreak is broader and more damaging than official figures show.
Nutrition
Seaweed extract cuts methane in grazing beef cows study finds
University of Adelaide researchers reported 49.5% to 77.0% methane cuts in Angus cows without harming calf growth.
Recalls
Revival recalls canine milk replacers over vitamin D variability
Revival recalled select canine milk replacers after finding vitamin D levels that were both too high and too low.
Regulation
Pet food transparency push returns to FDA
A new petition asks FDA to revisit its refusal to require feed grade ingredient disclosure on pet food labels.
Nutrition
Pulverized ingredients put pet food processing in focus
A consumer advocacy post is raising new questions about how finely pet food ingredients are processed before they reach the bowl.
Outbreaks
Rinderpest’s eradication still shapes disease control 15 years later
Tufts says rinderpest’s eradication offers practical lessons for today’s livestock disease campaigns.
Research
Study documents first flexible tool use in a cow
Researchers say a cow named Veronika used a brush like a multi-purpose tool, expanding the conversation around cattle cognition.
Research
Aosta Valley registry maps animal cancer burden across species
An Italian regional registry shows long-term animal cancer surveillance is feasible across pets, livestock, and wildlife.
Nutrition
Sandhills Calving System gets renewed attention at 25 years
Nebraska researchers say the Sandhills Calving System still helps cut calf scours, treatment costs, and losses.
Industry
Merck Animal Health takes two top 2025 S&P Global product awards
Merck won 2025 S&P Global Animal Health honors for NUMELVI and INNOVAX ND-IBD-ILT.
Outbreaks
Study supports proviral-load-based BLV control in Wagyu herds
A 7-year Japanese study found separation and selective culling reduced BLV prevalence in breeding Wagyu cattle.
Workforce
Linda Rhodes revisits vet med’s gender barriers and leadership lessons
A new podcast episode uses one veterinarian’s dairy-career story to spotlight how far women in vet med have come, and what still hasn’t changed.
Research
Snail secretion study points to new mastitis research avenue
An in vitro study found snail secretion filtrate reduced inflammatory and oxidative markers linked to bovine mastitis.