Research
Correction updates goat oocyte study, leaves conclusions intact
A Frontiers correction fixes tables, figures, and primer reporting in a goat oocyte study without changing the core findings.
Production & livestock
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Outbreaks
U.S. clears Brazilian screwworm treatment import as border risk grows
APHIS says EPA cleared import of Brazil-made Tanidil as New World screwworm pressure builds near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Research
Review urges metabolic profiling in sperm biotechnology
A new review says donor metabolic status may help explain why semen processing outcomes vary across species.
Nutrition
Study compares Lactobacillus inoculants in sweet corn by-product silage
New research examines how two Lactobacillus inoculants shape fermentation and microbial communities in sweet corn by-product silage.
Drugs
Study tests melatonin, dexmedetomidine for cattle transport stress
A small new study suggests two pre-transport drugs may blunt some stress and microbiome disruption in beef cattle.
Nutrition
Eucommia leaf extract study explores rumen effects in yaks
A small yak study links Eucommia leaf extract with changes in growth, rumen biology, and metabolic markers.
Workforce
Penn Vet spotlights solvency and term debt coverage for farms
Penn Vet’s latest finance column explains solvency and debt coverage, two metrics shaping farm borrowing and resilience.
Research
Study links cockroach residue feed to ovarian markers in pigs
A small pig study suggests Periplaneta americana residue may support growth and ovarian health markers.
Nutrition
Study links curcumin supplementation to better performance in meat goats
A new goat nutrition study found curcumin powder improved growth, digestibility, rumen fermentation, and antioxidant markers.
Outbreaks
Florina study sharpens bovine tuberculosis risk picture in Greece
A new Greek study examines within-herd bovine tuberculosis patterns in 30 skin test-positive cattle herds.
Research
Study links prepartum bloodwork to disease risk in dairy cows
A two-farm study found routine prepartum blood markers were associated with transition-disease risk in dairy cows.
Regulation
Congress’s 2009 pet food rule deadline is still unfinished
FDA still hasn’t finalized pet food standards Congress ordered by September 27, 2009.
Nutrition
Study links lysophospholipids to higher milk output in dairy cows
A Frontiers study found 10 g/day lysophosphatidylcholine improved milk output and rumen measures in early-lactation Holsteins.
Outbreaks
Five CRISPR-edited PRV mutants sharpen the picture on virulence
A new PRV study compares five single-gene JM mutants to clarify how key viral genes shape phenotype and virulence.
Regulation
Frontiers corrects funding disclosure in livestock telemedicine paper
A Frontiers correction updates funding disclosures for a 2026 livestock telemedicine perspective, without changing the paper’s conclusions.
Research
Ghana sheep pneumonia study spotlights Mannheimia and AMR patterns
A Ghana abattoir study found Mannheimia haemolytica was the leading isolate in pneumonic sheep lungs.
Workforce
Protect OHIO reports early gains in rural vet workforce push
Ohio State says Protect OHIO is expanding scholarships, mentoring, and outreach as Ohio faces a projected veterinary shortage.
Nutrition
Study examines AMC water supplementation in lactating cows
A new dairy nutrition study links AMC water supplementation with changes in oxidative stress and immunity markers.
Nutrition
Artemisia argyi study points to gut health effects in Hu sheep
A new sheep nutrition study found Artemisia argyi altered gut, immune, and microbial markers after antibiotic-associated disruption.
Nutrition
Review highlights intestinal homeostasis as a driver of animal growth
A new review argues that gut homeostasis plays a central role in animal growth, metabolism, and immune development.
Research
Review tracks shift in livestock pregnancy diagnosis tech
A new review outlines how livestock pregnancy diagnosis is moving toward AI, wearables, and multimodal testing.
Research
Study tracks early heat-stress injury in bovine granulosa cells
New bovine research links acute heat stress to early mitochondrial and gene-expression changes in granulosa cells.
Outbreaks
Yak study finds widespread Aichivirus D in diarrheic herds
A new study reports Aichivirus D in 30% of diarrheic yak samples from western China.
Research
Keeping cats busy is becoming a clinical care conversation
A Vet Blast episode highlights feline enrichment as a practical part of preventive care, behavior support, and indoor cat welfare.
Research
Heat stress may disrupt milking-order stability in large dairy herds
A new dairy study suggests heat stress can affect how consistently cows move through the milking parlor.
Research
Kazakhstan study adds first mitogenomic data on cattle ringworm
A new Frontiers study gives Kazakhstan its first molecular baseline for cattle-associated Trichophyton verrucosum-related isolates.
Research
Study compares AI architectures for cattle disease image screening
A new study tests whether CNNs or transformers transfer better for classifying foot-and-mouth and lumpy skin disease in cattle.
Research
Study links CTNND2-adjacent variant to litter size in Saanen goats
A new goat genomics study identified a CTNND2-linked variant associated with litter size traits in Saanen dairy goats.
Research
Study links SIRT7 inhibition to lower milk fat synthesis in goats
A new cell study suggests SIRT7 helps regulate milk fat synthesis and fatty acid profiles in dairy goat mammary cells.
Nutrition
Study supports palm kernel meal use in growing-finishing pigs
A new swine nutrition study found palm kernel meal did not compromise pig performance across tested feed forms and corn processing methods.
Nutrition
Study tests sprouted barley in backgrounding steers
New research suggests sprouted barley may change intake patterns without reducing growth in backgrounding beef steers.
Industry
Instinct launches veterinary clinical AI assistant Attending
Instinct Science introduced Attending, a veterinary-specific AI assistant built on cited clinical references.
Industry
Alltech, EnviroLogix link mycotoxin testing with RAPIREAD
Alltech and EnviroLogix are integrating mycotoxin test results into RAPIREAD to streamline feed quality decisions.
Nutrition
Study examines coffee pulp in diets for lactating Awassi ewes
A new Animals study explores whether coffee pulp can support milk production in Awassi ewes without harming key blood markers.
Research
Goat airway study maps a potential miRNA inflammatory pathway
A new caprine cell study links chi-miR-148a-5p and PTGS2 to TNF and IL-17 signaling after Klebsiella challenge.
Research
Pilot sheep study links ALA to healthier cultured testicular tissue
A new pilot study suggests ALA may help preserve seminiferous tubule structure in cultured sheep testicular tissue.
Research
Review links barn ammonia exposure to livestock microbiome shifts
A new review suggests high-ammonia housing may disrupt respiratory and gut microbiomes in poultry, pigs, and cattle.
Outbreaks
Central Kazakhstan study tracks local CCHFV circulation
Researchers identified and characterized an Asia-2 CCHFV isolate in Central Kazakhstan, underscoring the value of One Health surveillance.
Nutrition
PEG may improve sheep performance on oak leaf-based diets
A new study suggests polyethylene glycol can reduce tannin-related feeding limits in growing Balkhi sheep.
Research
Study examines how age and parity shape milk traits in Kushum mares
New research links mare age and foaling history with milk and udder traits in Kushum mares.
Workforce
NC State honors Harry Snelson as distinguished alumni
NC State recognized AASV executive director Harry Snelson for a career spent advancing swine health and veterinary leadership.
Nutrition
Study links glutamate to gut protection in weaned piglets
A new Animals paper suggests glutamate may reduce LPS-related gut injury in piglets through bile acid transport and m6A regulation.
Regulation
GAO presses Congress to update livestock transport law
A new GAO report says the Twenty-Eight Hour Law is outdated and too weakly enforced to protect livestock in transit.
Nutrition
Processing boosts methionine availability in rapeseed meal for pigs
A new study suggests extrusion plus fermentation may improve rapeseed meal’s value in growing pig diets.
Outbreaks
Taiwan study finds widespread hepatitis E exposure in fattening pigs
A new Taiwan study found HEV antibodies in 57.6% of fattening pigs and on 90.6% of surveyed farms.
Welfare
Texas A&M spotlights wildfire planning for horses and livestock
New Texas A&M guidance urges earlier wildfire planning for horses and livestock, with lessons for veterinary teams.
Welfare
Karamoja study links children’s animal views to welfare education
A Uganda study suggests animal welfare education works best when it reflects pastoralist realities and One Health goals.
Research
Xinjiang donkey genomics study sharpens breed conservation picture
New genomic data links ancestry and selection signals to body size and coat traits in two Xinjiang donkey breeds.
Industry
AFIA’s new report maps the animal food industry’s priorities
AFIA’s 2025-2026 report highlights the animal food industry’s scale, safety efforts, and policy priorities.
Research
Study finds breed-linked immune differences in transition dairy cows
New research suggests Brown Swiss and Holstein cows regulate immune genes differently around calving.
Research
Study links L-serine to better post-thaw bull semen quality
A new Animals study suggests L-serine may reduce oxidative damage in cryopreserved bull semen.
Research
Estrus-derived platelet lysate boosts bovine embryo hatching in vitro
A new Frontiers study found higher Day 8 hatched blastocyst rates with estrus-derived platelet lysate in dairy-cow IVEP culture.
Nutrition
Study examines barley-to-corn ratio in cashmere goat diets
A new goat nutrition study suggests partial barley replacement for corn may improve some meat and rumen outcomes without hurting growth.
Outbreaks
Pilot study finds high Q fever exposure in goats in southwest Korea
A pilot study in Jeonnam adds to evidence that Coxiella burnetii exposure is widespread in Korean goats.
Nutrition
Study links fermented feed substrate to lamb meat quality gains
A new lamb study found a fungal-fermented feed additive improved meat-quality traits, but not growth performance.
Research
Study outlines laser protocol for bovine embryo development
A new technical note standardizes low-level laser irradiation in bovine IVP embryos, but stops short of showing improved outcomes.
Outbreaks
Algeria review sharpens the picture on surra burden
A new review finds Algeria’s surra data are shaped as much by test choice as by geography or host species.
Workforce
Kansas producers put a number on the rural veterinarian shortage
A new Kansas task force summary says nearly 60% of livestock producers perceive a veterinarian shortage.
Outbreaks
Texas confirms anthrax in Edwards County goat
An anthrax case in a Texas goat has prompted quarantine and renewed calls for vaccination in endemic areas.
Outbreaks
Classical BSE case confirmed in Scotland’s Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland confirmed a classical BSE case in Dumfries and Galloway, with no risk to human health, officials said.
Outbreaks
Neospora is still here, but awareness may be slipping
A Minnesota study found low producer awareness of Neospora despite evidence of exposure on every participating farm.
Outbreaks
Przewalski’s gazelle study reports first BVDV-1c isolation
A new study links BVDV-1c to fatal illness in an endangered gazelle species in China.
Research
Study finds SNPs outperform microsatellites in cattle pedigree work
A new cattle genetics study suggests genome-wide SNP data may better resolve pedigree and twin zygosity than microsatellites.
Research
Case report links Proteus mirabilis to asymmetric renal lesions in calf
A beef calf case report shows Proteus mirabilis can drive both struvite obstruction and pyonephrosis in the same patient.
Drugs
Study probes host-directed approach to P. multocida vascular injury
New preclinical research links 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid to reduced P. multocida vascular injury signaling.
Research
Study tests chemical delipidation for porcine embryo vitrification
A new porcine embryo study suggests bezafibrate plus cholic acid may improve post-warming survival after vitrification.
Research
Correction clarifies calf diarrhea AI model without changing results
A Frontiers correction updates the methods behind a calf diarrhea behavior model, but leaves its results and conclusions intact.
Research
AI model boosts pig behavior recognition in precision farming study
A new Frontiers study reports 95.77% accuracy for an AI model designed to track pig behaviors in precision livestock farming.
Workforce
Penn Vet opens new advanced veterinary education center
Penn Vet has opened a new simulation-focused education center at New Bolton Center to strengthen hands-on clinical training.
Research
Study maps genomic differences in three Kazakh sheep breeds
A new SNP-based study examines whether three important Kazakh sheep breeds should be managed as distinct gene pools.
Research
Study maps RNA regulatory networks in Glaesserella meningitis
A new transcriptomics study charts ceRNA networks in a mouse model of Glaesserella parasuis meningitis.
Welfare
Study measures stress response in Lidia bulls at roping events
A new study found marked physiologic changes in Lidia bulls after roping events, though values stayed within bovine reference ranges.
Nutrition
Study tests sesbania hay as an alfalfa replacement in lambs
A new lamb nutrition study explores whether Sesbania cannabina hay can replace alfalfa without hurting growth or rumen health.
Recalls
Yak meat Listeria study adds new food safety signal from Xizang
A new study found and genetically characterized Listeria monocytogenes in retail yak meat from Nyingchi, China.
Outbreaks
Soft tick study adds new wrinkle to ASF preparedness in Texas
Texas A&M researchers say native soft ticks could complicate African swine fever response if the virus reaches Texas.
Research
Study questions total calcium screening in Assaf ewes
A JVIM study found total calcium was a weak proxy for ionized hypocalcemia around lambing in Assaf ewes.
Research
Editorial maps new directions in endometrial disease research
A new Frontiers editorial highlights earlier diagnosis, immune biology, and antimicrobial-sparing strategies in endometrial disease.
Research
Meta-analysis questions surgical edge in displaced abomasum care
A new review suggests minimally invasive DA surgery may help, but the best-quality evidence remains inconclusive.
Research
Thai swamp buffalo study maps regional diversity with SNP data
A new study says genomic data sharpens the picture of regional diversity in Thai swamp buffalo.
Workforce
Backyard poultry and pet livestock expose a veterinary care gap
Rising demand for care for backyard chickens and mini livestock is outpacing veterinary training and access.
Research
Study points to new molecular markers for ovine mange
A new study links mite infestation in sheep to genetic and immune markers that could improve diagnosis and control.
Drugs
Kratom study tests antiparasitic potential in goats
A small goat study compared kratom supplementation with albendazole for nematodes and oxidative stress.
Outbreaks
Triplex qPCR study targets ASFV, PCV2, and PCV3 in one test
A new study describes a single qPCR assay for simultaneous detection of ASFV, PCV2, and PCV3.
Industry
Boehringer Ingelheim opens U.S. animal health HQ in Georgia
Boehringer Ingelheim has opened its new U.S. Animal Health headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia, relocating about 500 employees from Duluth.
Research
New study links SINS lesions to systemic biomarkers in pigs
An exploratory study adds evidence that SINS in pigs reflects broader inflammatory and metabolic changes.
Regulation
August AAFCO meeting raises new questions on pet food labels
State hesitation and export concerns are clouding AAFCO’s 2030 pet food label modernization timeline.
Industry
New study targets faster sheep and goat face detection
A new Animals paper describes a lightweight AI model for detecting sheep and goat faces in complex farm settings.
Nutrition
Rabbit study tests gum Arabic and MOS as antibiotic alternatives
A new rabbit study examines whether gum Arabic and MOS together can support growth, gut health, and meat quality.
Outbreaks
Kazakhstan reports first influenza D detection in livestock
A new study found influenza D virus in Kazakhstan livestock, extending the D/Yama2019 lineage into Central Asia.
Nutrition
Pumpkin seed oil shows mixed results in weaned lamb study
A new lamb study found no growth benefit from pumpkin seed oil, but some shifts in oxidative and lipid markers.
Research
Study explores laser-light imaging for Arouquesa beef quality
A new Animals study suggests laser-light backscattering could help assess Arouquesa beef quality without destructive testing.
Outbreaks
Study flags novel recombinant PRRSV-2 linked to MLV-like strains
A new PRRSV-2 study in China found a recombinant strain tied to two MLV-like viruses and highlighted limits of ORF5-only surveillance.
Research
Study links STC-1 to gut-cell protection in pigs under oxidative stress
A new porcine cell study suggests STC-1 may help protect intestinal tissue by preserving mitochondrial function.
Research
Study maps lesion patterns in major bovine abortions in Argentina
New pathology data could help veterinarians target tissues and improve infectious abortion diagnoses in cattle.
Research
New review maps progress and limits in alpaca reproduction
A new review finds alpaca assisted reproduction is advancing, but key techniques still aren't standardized for routine field use.
Nutrition
Clay feed additives show promise in ruminant methane meta-analysis
A new meta-analysis suggests clay additives may improve rumen efficiency while supporting productivity and lowering methane.
Welfare
European study links lower-intensity dairies to better cow health
A new study found lower-input grazing herds had better cow health indicators, especially for lameness and body condition.
Nutrition
Study links sea buckthorn polysaccharide to pigeon biomarkers
A new pigeon study found sea buckthorn polysaccharide improved antioxidant and inflammatory markers, with the strongest overall response at 200 mg/kg.
Outbreaks
Sicily study tests how two bTB surveillance tools align
A new Sicily field study found strong but shifting agreement between skin testing and IFN-γ in bovine tuberculosis surveillance.
Outbreaks
Study finds zoonotic microsporidia in Hu sheep and goats in Zhejiang
A new study found Enterocytozoon bieneusi in Hu sheep and goats in southern Zhejiang, with higher prevalence in sheep.
Research
Study links YAP1 to cumulus expansion and autophagy in yak cells
New yak reproductive biology research ties YAP1 signaling to cumulus expansion-related factors and autophagy in cumulus cells.
Industry
Trump beef import plan draws cattle industry backlash
A temporary expansion of tariff-free beef imports is drawing sharp criticism from U.S. cattle and meat groups.
Nutrition
Fermented ginseng by-products draw attention in rooster nutrition study
A new poultry study links fermented ginseng by-products with gains in growth and meat-quality traits in Hongyu roosters.
Research
Study links circHECA to Notch-driven hair follicle fate in goats
A new cashmere goat study connects m6A-circHECA, FUS, FOXM1, and Notch signaling in secondary hair follicle stem-cell differentiation.
Nutrition
Study points to gut health benefits from CPE in weaning piglets
A new piglet nutrition study links Cortex Phellodendri extract to lower oxidative stress, inflammation, and dysbiosis after weaning.
Research
CRISPR assay aims to speed field detection of bovine babesiosis
A new ERA-CRISPR/Cas12a assay detected Babesia bovis in about 70 minutes with visual readout options for field use.
Research
Study links TNF-α, mitochondrial stress, and bovine joint inflammation
New research suggests mitochondrial ROS may amplify TNF-α-driven synovial inflammation tied to dairy cattle lameness.
Research
Study maps tissue-specific immune response to BoAHV-1 in late gestation
New research shows maternal, placental, and fetal tissues respond differently to BoAHV-1 after transplacental infection.
Research
Study explores gut-barrier biomarkers in diarrheic calves with SIRS
A new calf diarrhea study links tight-junction biomarkers with systemic inflammatory status, but clinical use remains preliminary.
Nutrition
Study highlights rice-derived inoculant for corn stover silage
A new study found Enterococcus faecalis YMA3 improved corn stover silage quality through metabolic effects.
Research
Study identifies six conserved BCoV spike epitope candidates
A new mouse study identifies six bovine coronavirus spike epitopes with neutralizing activity against enteric and respiratory strains.
Research
Study links PPRV syncytium formation to RhoA-ROCK1 signaling
A new PPRV study suggests the virus uses RhoA-ROCK1 signaling to drive syncytia and boost replication.
Research
Study suggests lipid antigens could sharpen Johne’s detection
A five-year cattle study found age-linked lipid antibody responses that may help detect MAP infection earlier.
Workforce
Cornell spotlights Alexandria Henderson’s path into vet medicine
A Cornell D.V.M. student’s journey highlights how debt relief and farm experience shape the veterinary workforce pipeline.
Workforce
JAVMA viewpoint spotlights FARVets as a global training model
A new JAVMA viewpoint argues international service-learning can build core veterinary competencies, not just volunteer experience.
Research
Genomic study sharpens inbreeding concerns in Kumamoto cattle
A new study finds genomic tools may help slow inbreeding in Kumamoto Japanese Brown cattle.
Nutrition
Study links dandelion supplementation to healthier rumens in lambs
A small lamb study suggests dandelion may ease ruminal stress tied to high-concentrate feeding.
Outbreaks
Xinjiang survey finds widespread haemoprotozoan infection
A new Xinjiang livestock study found Trypanosoma, Theileria, and Babesia in nearly half of sampled animals and rodents.
Welfare
Finnish study probes what drives tail biting prevention
A new study examines how motivation and economics shape tail biting prevention on Finnish pig farms.
Research
Study validates large-volume whole-blood collection in donor dairy cows
A new study found a bag-based whole-blood collection protocol was feasible in donor dairy cows under farm conditions.
Research
Partial cow–calf contact study finds welfare gains, health tradeoffs
Winter calf study links partial dam contact and pair housing to better behavior and post-weaning growth, but more health challenges.
Nutrition
Study examines carbon impact of vegetable by-products in bull diets
Spanish researchers compared conventional and by-product-based finishing diets for yearling bulls in Navarra.
Research
Study links IBRV cell death pathway to NFKB1-SLC39A8 axis
A new in vitro study suggests IBRV drives ferroptosis in bovine cells through an NFKB1-SLC39A8 pathway.
Research
Study targets occlusion in cattle pose estimation for farm monitoring
A new Animals paper aims to improve cattle pose estimation in crowded barn scenes, a key step for automated welfare and health monitoring.
Industry
Simmons elevates Jacob Rogers to president of pet food unit
Simmons moved Scott Salmon to chief commercial officer and named Jacob Rogers president of Simmons Pet Food.
Research
Bama minipig study tracks how black and white skin diverge
A new Animals study maps developmental and transcriptomic differences in black and white Bama minipig skin.
Research
Study tests antioxidant-guided semen extender for Mongolian sheep
A new study links antioxidant supplementation and metabolomics to improved 17 °C semen storage in Mongolian sheep.
Nutrition
Study links digestion rate to gut microbes and feed efficiency
A raccoon dog study suggests protein and starch digestion rates may shape gut microbes and feed efficiency.
Research
Study maps hormone patterns in pregnant belugas under human care
A new beluga study expands pregnancy monitoring beyond progesterone alone.
Nutrition
Coffee-ground antioxidant studied for preserving ram semen quality
A new ram reproduction study tests lyophilized coffee grounds extract as a natural antioxidant during semen chilling and freezing.
Industry
Oma’s Pride expands into Texas, South-Central U.S. via ADMC
Oma’s Pride signed ADMC to expand raw pet food distribution across Texas and the South-Central U.S.
Research
Study compares BLV ELISA kits for finding high-risk carrier cattle
A new study suggests one commercial BLV ELISA may better flag cattle with high proviral loads.
Research
Study links goat kid disbudding calls with later growth, temperament
A preliminary study suggests pain-related vocal features during goat kid disbudding may be associated with later growth and temperament.
Research
Study suggests puppy gut markers stabilize after 8 weeks
A new AJVR study suggests targeted fecal microbiome and metabolite markers may stabilize early in healthy puppies.
Regulation
Why VCPR still matters in livestock veterinary care
Texas A&M spotlights VCPR as the legal and clinical backbone of livestock treatment, prescribing, and herd health planning.
Outbreaks
New peptide-based ELISA aims to improve Getah virus surveillance in swine
A new swine ELISA targets Getah virus antibodies as researchers push for better surveillance tools.
Outbreaks
Multistate study maps bovine rotavirus A genotypes in U.S. calves
A new multistate diagnostic study highlights bovine rotavirus A genotype diversity in calves with enteric disease.
Research
New UGT-YOLO model targets automated dairy cow BCS
A new Animals study describes a YOLO-based model for five-class automated dairy cow body condition scoring.
Drugs
Study suggests single-site flank block may simplify bovine anesthesia
A JAVMA study found a single-site ventral distal paravertebral block effectively anesthetized the bovine paralumbar fossa.
Nutrition
Study tests passion fruit seed meal in finishing steers
New research examines whether yellow passion fruit seed meal can support steer performance while lowering feed costs.
Research
Porcine H1N1 study points to SPP1 as a candidate biomarker
A new study identified SPP1 as a potential host biomarker for porcine H1N1 infection.
Nutrition
Multi-omics study flags fat-deposition targets in Pekin ducks
A new Animals study identifies candidate genes and metabolites linked to abdominal fat in Pekin ducks.
Nutrition
Seaweed-derived fucoidan shows gut health promise in weaned pigs
A new swine study links Saccharina japonica fucoidan to improved intestinal morphology and microbiota after weaning.
Nutrition
Study examines oyster mushroom stem waste in lamb diets
A lamb nutrition study adds to evidence that mushroom by-products may have feed and meat-quality value.
Research
Study identifies intestinal necrosis as a new blackleg pattern
A new case report suggests blackleg in calves can include intestinal necrosis, broadening differentials in sudden-death cases.
Research
Study links canine pyometra with broader oxidative stress changes
New AJVR research suggests pyometra in dogs is tied to systemic oxidative stress and altered antioxidant status.
Nutrition
Study ties toxic tall fescue grazing to steer microbiome shifts
New research suggests toxic tall fescue alters rumen and fecal microbiomes in fall-grazing beef steers.
Research
Astragalus feed study links sheep meat traits to muscle pathways
A new sheep study suggests Astragalus powder may shift meat quality and muscle metabolism in crossbred rams.
Nutrition
Corn and pea supplement shifts fecal microbiota in Sarda goats
A small study found that adding corn and peas to pasture diets changed fecal bacterial diversity in Sarda goats.
Nutrition
Study tests enzyme dosing in reduced-protein layer diets
A new layer nutrition study suggests enzyme dose can help reduced-protein diets, but more isn't always better.
Research
Review urges strain-level view of Lactobacillus johnsonii
A new review says L. johnsonii’s veterinary value depends on the strain, host context, and delivery format.
Research
Study examines dinoprost and collection method in boar semen quality
A new swine study looks at how dinoprost and collection method may shape semen quality in commercial boars.
Nutrition
Study suggests Fibrafid may support broilers on lower-density diets
A broiler study found Fibrafid improved feed efficiency and gut morphology in standard and nutrient-reduced diets.
Nutrition
Corn silage additives show in vitro methane-cutting potential
A new study found TH14 and hydrolysable tannin changed corn silage fermentation and reduced methane in vitro.
Nutrition
Pomegranate silage shows promise in lactating dairy goats
A new goat nutrition study suggests pomegranate by-product silage may be used short-term without major metabolic disruption.
Research
Mali herd health package boosts small ruminant performance
A Mali field study found integrated deworming, PPR vaccination, and farmer training improved sheep and goat health and productivity.
Research
Study compares Nguni and Xhosa goats under water scarcity
New research explores how two indigenous South African goat groups respond to restricted water intake.
Nutrition
Study tests 5-HMF as a rumen fermentation modulator
An in vitro study suggests 5-HMF may shift rumen fermentation and microbes depending on diet concentrate level.
Nutrition
DDGS review tempers methane hopes in ruminant diets
A new review suggests DDGS can support cattle diets without consistently changing enteric methane emissions.
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.
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.
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.
Research
Study links ewe genotype to vaginal pH after synchronization
A new sheep study suggests synchronization devices and ewe genetics may jointly shape reproductive tract inflammation.
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 explores magnolol against JEV-linked testicular cell damage
A new cell study suggests magnolol may reduce JEV-driven inflammatory damage in swine testicular cells.
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.
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 study targets Mycoplasma bovis antibody detection
A new study describes an MbovP579-based cELISA for Mycoplasma bovis, as cattle diagnostics move toward more targeted surveillance.
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.
Welfare
NC State swine welfare professor wins 2026 AVMA award
Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia received the 2026 AVMA Animal Welfare Award for applied swine welfare research.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.