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...

It has been a difficult parasite year for sheep and goats. We have treated suckling babies dying from overwhelming lice infestation or...

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

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been identified in Virginia for the first time in over a decade.

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is an important national program that helps raise consumer confidence in beef by training producers in BMP.

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

Newborn kids and lambs often need additional protection from the weather.

Bumblefoot (or pododermatitis) is a common illness that is seen in backyard poultry. This infection/inflammatory condition can sometimes be

Veterinary Telehealth Practice Guidelines

Down cows, cows who are unable to rise, are one of the most frustrating emergencies facing cattle veterinarians. While occasionally cows...

Body condition scoring (BCS) is a key measurement to track trends in a herd and evaluate individual animal health. It is especially...

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...

Stress is one of the largest contributors to disease and injury in cattle. Life events such as castration, weaning, vaccination and...

Some of the most beautiful and luscious plants can have deadly consequences for our livestock. These are the plant toxicities seen most...