WSU Ag Animal Faculty Research Updates, July 2024
Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Respiratory Bacteria from Weaned Dairy HeifersAn artificial intelligence approach of feature engineering and ensemble methods depicts the rumen microbiome contribution to feed efficiency in dairy cowsInvestigating relationships between the host genome, rumen microbiome, and dairy cow feed efficiency using mediation analysis with structural equation modelingCharacterization of the preweaned Holstein calf fecal microbiota prior to, during, and following resolution of uncomplicated gastrointestinal diseaseShifts in uterine microbiome associated with pregnancy outcomes at first insemination and clinical cure in dairy cows with metritisDietary supplementation of rumen native microbes improves lactation performance and feed efficiency in dairy cows
Enhanced biosecurity plans
Given the concern surrounding avian influenza virus Type A H5N1, now is a great time to examine your current biosecurity management.
WSU Ag Animal Faculty Research Updates, April 2024
Title: Comparative diagnoses of respiratory disease in preweaned dairy calves using sequential thoracic ultrasonography and clinical respiratory scoringTitle: Antimicrobial Susceptibility in Respiratory Pathogens and Farm and Animal Variables in Weaned California Dairy Heifers: Logistic Regression and Bayesian Network AnalysesTitle: An artificial intelligence approach of feature engineering and ensemble methods depicts the rumen microbiome contribution to feed efficiency in dairy cowsTitle: Evaluating differences in milk production, reproductive performance, and survival associated with vaginal discharge characteristics and fever in postpartum dairy cowsTitle: MicroRNAs and Their Associated Genes Regulating the Acrosome Reaction in Sperm of High- versus Low-Fertility Holstein Bulls
WSU College of Veterinary Medicine senior paper highlights, April 2024
Johne’s Disease in Cattle: A Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Control and Management from a Herd-Health StandpointReview of Growth Implants in the Cattle IndustryA Raw Take on Raw Milk Consumption: Review of the Risks and BenefitsSelenium Toxicity and its Effects on ReproductionHow large animal veterinarians can provide value in an increasingly self-sufficient industry: Hobby FarmingInvestigating the Association of Clinical Mastitis Timing Relative to Service with Pregnancy at First Service in Dairy CattleSmall ruminant producers: veterinary access, antibiotic usage, and telehealthWelfare Implications of Farrowing Crates in Swine Production
WSU ag animal faculty research updates, spring 2024
Title: Host and rumen microbiome contributions to feed efficiency traits in Holstein cowsTitle: Comparative diagnoses of respiratory disease in preweaned dairy calves using sequential thoracic ultrasonography and clinical respiratory scoring