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Taking a look at causal factors we should consider integrating as we work to improve the productive life of our animals.

Heat stress remains one of the most significant environmental challenges affecting dairy production. One emerging approach attracting attention is agrivoltaics, which is the integration of solar photovoltaic panels into agricultural production systems.

The umbilical cord may only be present for a few days after birth, but what happens during that short period can influence the health and productivity of a calf for weeks or even months.

A summary of research presented at the 2026 American Dairy Science Association annual meeting evaluating the responses of dairy cattle to pollutants found in wildfire smoke.

A practical and educational summary of pseudorabies that incorporates scientific and technical information.

Three faculty research updates covering some herd health topics.

Two ag animal senior paper highlights covering topics for cattle producers and those who tend domestice goats and sheep.

Biosecurity includes practices or procedures that are put in place to reduce the risk of pathogens between animals or humans.

Spring is in the air, so I thought I’d begin by thanking everyone who attended our CE Spring Conference a few weeks ago!

We rarely cover pigs in our newsletter, but I figured I could continue with the Dr. Bustad theme.