The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rules in 2013 requiring certain classes

The HPAI virus, or bird flu, has been detected in 208 dairy farms in 14 states, but none in Virginia.

Occasional late-term abortions or stillbirths are an unfortunate reality. Learn to distinguish between expected losses and signs of an issue

Prolapses are not uncommon in cattle, sheep and goats. They can be rectal, vaginal or uterine.

The largest cost of livestock ownership is feed. The best way to reduce feed cost is to maximize what you already have.

Vaccines are one of the mainstays of disease prevention that we provide for our animals. There are core vaccines that we recommend for...

These are the core vaccines recommended annually in Virginia beef and dairy cattle. “Blackleg” Clostridial seven-way (e.g. Alpha7,...

We are happy to announce that hoof trimming services provided by our Cattle Health Technician, Darin Durham, are fully up and running....

FDA Guidance 623, announced in June 2021, will effectively move all over-the-counter antibiotics to prescription status by June of 2023....

As we approach the dog days of summer and the period of heavy calving that is typical on most Virginia dairy farms this time of year, we...

Healthy hooves are critical to comfort, health and production in beef cattle. When cattle cannot move comfortably, they cannot graze...

Expenses are up across all of the economy and agriculture is no exception. Whether beef or dairy, the largest expense for most cattle owners

The health of dairy calves in the first eight weeks of life directly impacts future milk production and longevity within the herd.

Poor appetite caused by sickness or injury can quickly lead to life-threatening malnutrition and dehydration in young calves. If a sick calf

Veterinary Telehealth Practice Guidelines

Expanding a herd with new animals can be exciting, whether it is a new breeding bull, young stock to add genetic diversity to the herd,...

The success of any dairy reproductive program depends on well-observed and recorded estrus (heat). Low fertility in a herd can often be...

Neurological diseases are diseases of the brain, spine and the nerves that connect them. A similar array of neurologic diseases affect...

Women have a been a critical component of agriculture since the beginning of time.

Many beef producers are more mindful of complete insect control in late winter due to the threat posed by the disease Theileria, which is...