Webcasts
Calf loss and early life disease continue to affect many cow calf herds, and even small shifts in mortality can change overall productivity. In this webcast, Dr. Claire Windeyer walks through the key factors that drive calfhood risk, including national benchmarks, common outbreak patterns, and the management practices that make the biggest difference during calving. She also highlights practical steps for improving newborn calf care and reducing exposure to pathogens through thoughtful pasture...
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Join Dr. Pablo Piñeyro for this presentation as he sheds light on problems around PCV2 strain evolution, vaccine cross-protection, and the costly impact of subclinical PCV2d infections on average daily gain. During this presentation, Dr. Piñeyro will discuss problems around PCV2 strain evolution, vaccine cross-protection, and the costly impact of subclinical PCV2d infections on average daily gain. As PCV2d dominates commercial herds worldwide, its synergy with M. hyopneumoniae breaks down...
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Join Dr. Paul M. Fricke for this presentation as he discusses research on the best timing for AI following oestrus detection alerts or synchronization protocols. The timing of artificial insemination (AI) plays a critical role in achieving optimal fertility in dairy cows. In this presentation, Dr. Paul Fricke will share research on the best timing for AI following oestrus detection alerts or synchronization protocols. He will discuss how inseminating too early or too late can affect pregnancy...
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Brain Matters
One of your clients, owner of a dairy farm, mentions that he has purchased a herd to merge with his own. As the veterinarian responsible for the buyer's herd, you are concerned about the risk of introducing bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). During an episode of respiratory problems that occurred about two years ago in the heifers of the acquired herd, BVDV was identified in samples submitted to the diagnostic lab from this group. The acquired farm cannot be considered a closed herd, and its...
Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) was initially recognized for its effect on the gastrointestinal system. It has now been established that BVDV can affect many organs, particularly the immune, respiratory and reproductive systems.
Vaccination is a central element of the BVDV control strategy. There are two types of vaccines: modified live vaccines (MLV) and killed vaccines (KV). Both types have shown their effectiveness against specific forms of BVDV.
Vaccination of young animals aims to...
The excessive and inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans and animals has led to an increase in antimicrobial resistance, posing a major threat to global health.
To combat this problem, several strategies to reduce the use of antimicrobials, particularly antibiotics important in human medicine, have been implemented. These strategies include improving farming practices to reduce infections, using vaccines to prevent diseases, and adopting biosecurity measures.
By reducing the use of...
Scientific Snapshots
Clinical Context
Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for production animal practice, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.
What the Study Evaluated
A study published in Poultry science in 2026 evaluated no light, no problem: provision of light during simulated transport does not alter broiler chick performance or welfare outcomes..
Key Findings
Commercial transport of newly hatched...
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Clinical Context
Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for production animal practice, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.
What the Study Evaluated
A study published in Frontiers in veterinary science in 2026 evaluated systematic review and meta-analysis of adult multipotent stromal/stem cell treatment for equine tendinopathy and desmopathy..
Key Findings
Over the last few decades,...
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Clinical Context
Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for production animal practice, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.
What the Study Evaluated
A study published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine in 2026 evaluated evaluation of oxidative stress and antioxidant defense biomarkers in healthy and colic horses: correlation with type of colic and outcome..
Key Findings
Colic...
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