In November of last year, the National Pork Board (NPB) approved $15 million in funding for a new Swine Health Information Center (SWIC). The venture will focus efforts on implementing preparedness for disease challenges that could affect U.S. swine herds. During the 2015 World Pork Expo, Dr. Paul Sundberg who is currently serving as the vice president and technology for … Read More
Swine Production Without Antibiotics
Swine industry issues were all the rage during the recent 2015 World Pork Expo and the hottest of those issues was antibiotics. As host of the event, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), had their staff on hand to help inform producers and consumers. I spoke with Dr. Liz Wagstrom, Chief Veterinarian, NPPC, and she said the topic of antibiotics … Read More
UC-Davis Tops in Ag, Veterinary Sciences
The University of California, Davis, is rated as the top school in the world for teaching and research in agriculture and forestry as well as veterinary sciences. This news release from the university says the information comes from the QS World University Rankings and is the third consecutive year that UC Davis has been ranked first in ag and forestry. … Read More
Cattle Production Vet Hall of Fame Nominees
Six distinguished cattle veterinarians have been nominated and voting is underway for the 2015 Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame, which was created in 2011 to honor exceptional individuals who have made lasting contributions to the veterinary profession. This year’s outstanding nominees have played leading roles throughout their careers in preventive health medicine, surgical advancement, bovine reproduction, clinical field research, … Read More
Vet Training, Education & Leadership
A look into veterinary training, education and leadership development was another topic discussed at the recent Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Health Seminar held in Orlando, FL. Dr. Jim Lowe, Lowe Consulting, headlined that conversation as he shared insights into making the animal health profession stronger for the future. “I really need to credit my co-authors on this, Dr. Aldridge and Dr. … Read More
New App for Equine Vets
A new app is boosting productivity and customer satisfaction for equine veterinarians. Zoetis says its VHub™ App makes it easier to find information and share it with clients. VHub, available for free in the Apple® App Store®, is designed to help equine veterinarians make the most of their time and each client interaction. Veterinarians can use VHub to access client … Read More
Zoetis Offers New Cattle Respiratory Disease Treatment
A new antimicrobial promises a solution for respiratory disease in cattle. Zoetis says its ADVOCIN® (danofloxacin mesylate) Sterile Injectable Solution is an effective control mechanism against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in high-risk cattle. ADVOCIN offers a convenient alternative for veterinarians and producers managing BRD. Producers can now use ADVOCIN for control of BRD in high-risk cattle on arrival or take … Read More
ANIMART to Host Practical Cow Management CE Course
ANIMART, Inc. is hosting their third continuing education (CE) course for certified veterinary technicians. The course will highlight practical cow management at 9 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Rosendale Dairy in Pickett, WI. ANIMART has been certification to hold CE classes that are reviewed by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) and approve all Registry of Continuing … Read More
3D Chalk Art Captures Livestock Diagnostics
During the recent American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians/U.S. Animal Health Association meetings in Kansas City, Missouri, Thermo Fisher Scientific brought to life a new way to look at diagnostics. The company commissioned eye-catching chalk art featuring realistic renderings of livestock and some of its Life Technologies brand diagnostics. A time-lapse videoshowcases how Tracy Lee Stum artist Sharyn Namnath created … Read More
Study Reveals Cattle Producers’ Most Important Vaccine Concerns
The Zoetis reproductive vaccine portfolio helps deliver what matters most to beef producers and veterinarians, including: infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) abortion prevention, demonstrated duration of immunity and safety, along with fetal protection. The new nationwide study investigates each of the most widely considered attributes when selecting a reproductive vaccine. Of the surveyed producers and veterinarians, 100% ranked IBR abortion protection, … Read More