H5N1 influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has increasingly infected dairy cattle and swine, threatening food security, rural livelihoods and the economic stability of animal protein markets. In ...

For 2026 alone, 3,900 more cows have been culled each week on average compared to a year ago, resulting in year-to-date slaughter being 35,000 head or 7.5% higher than the year prior.

The adoption of individual-cow monitoring technology has created the ability to customize reproductive decisions based on the potential of each cow to respond to a specific breeding strategy.

Learn the basics of humane farm animal care, including polled genetics in dairy cattle, why are antibiotics given to livestock, and lamb, calf, and piglet castration methods.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Tennessee State Veterinarian has imposed movement restrictions on dairy cattle from affected states following confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, subtype H5N1 in dairy cattle was confirmed in March 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA. This finding was the first of its kind ...

Dairy cows receive a huge amount of care during their lives on a farm, but procedures, especially restraining during procedures, can be stressful for some animals. Positive reinforcement training -- ...

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture continues to monitor the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in dairy cattle. HPAI has been detected in lactating dairy cattle in Texas, New ...

If you think that animal welfare is not your concern, know that it shows in every ounce of milk you consume and your eggs.

MADISON (WKOW) – Cows on the Concourse made its yearly appearance on the Madison Capitol Square this Saturday. This free festival, a Madison tradition, showcased real dairy cows and their calves to ...