Bovine Veterinarian

Bovine Veterinarian is a unique publication designed exclusively for veterinarians who specialize in bovine care. It aims to deliver the latest insights and information to assist these professionals in enhancing their marketing strategies for attracting beef and dairy producers. Additionally, Bovine Veterinarian is also valuable to beef and dairy nutritionists and consultants.

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Improving Calf Health Starts with Better Prepartum Cow Nutrition

6 days ago | bovinevetonline.com | Taylor Leach

Before a calf takes its first breath, its future is already being shaped. Research shows that what a cow eats and the stress she experiences during pregnancy can have a lasting impact on her calf’s development. From muscle growth and fat deposition to immune strength and future milk production, the prenatal environment a calf is developed in plays a big role in its long-term health.
The Hidden Cost of Heat Stress on the Unborn Calf

6 days ago | bovinevetonline.com | Taylor Leach

As thermometers start to boil, dairy producers often turn their attention to the cows who are paying the bills: the lactating herd. But research shows that dry cows and bred heifers are just as vulnerable to heat stress, even if the signs are less visible. While it’s easy to overlook this group of animals during the hustle and bustle of summer, doing so can quietly set off a chain reaction. When a dry cow or bred heifer experiences heat stress, her unborn calf does too.
12 Tips If You’re Feeling Isolated and Lonely

1 week ago | bovinevetonline.com | Angie Stump Denton

Mental health is not a luxury – it’s foundational to every part of life, including showing up for family and friends, holding a job, getting through school, enjoying rest and relaxation, and simply being able to connect with others. Rural Minds, a non-profit organization that serves as the informed voice for mental health in rural America, encourages individuals to seek help during times of struggle with loneliness or isolation.
GLP-1 Drugs Make Dairy Consumers Choose

1 week ago | bovinevetonline.com | Aidan Connolly

While obesity dominates headlines, a subtler wave is reshaping the dairy landscape. GLP-1 medications, originally engineered for diabetes management, have skyrocketed to prominence as weight-loss catalysts. With40% of the global population overweight or obese—nearly double the undernourished—healthcare systems strain under the weight.
Unlocking Success with Cow Herd Health Metrics: A Scorecard Approach

1 week ago | bovinevetonline.com | Angie Stump Denton

Tracking performance and evaluating herd success is a year-round process. Similar to tracking athletes, consider developing a scorecard to monitor your herd. Understanding how your herd is performing throughout the year is important when considering management, nutrition and culling decisions. The first scorecard suggested was post-calving; the next one to consider is herd health metrics. Illness and death loss in a cow herd are situations cattle producers must routinely address.
Early Shedding Cows Produce Heavier Calves at Weaning

2 weeks ago | bovinevetonline.com | Angie Stump Denton

Early summer hair shedding is a proven trait of economic relevance for producers in areas of increased heat and humidity and those grazing endophyte-infected (hot) fescue. University of Missouri research indicates hair shedding is important to more than just Southern cattle producers. “Animals who shed their winter hair coat sooner are less likely to be exposed to heat stress in the summer,” says Jamie Courter, University of Missouri beef genetics extensions specialist.
It's Not Just Drought Meteorologists Are Concerned About This Summer, It's Also Heat

2 weeks ago | bovinevetonline.com | Tyne Morgan

With the record heat across the Plains and South last week, a sudden burst of cold across the upper Midwest and the outbreak of tornadoes that tore across the country over the weekend, it’s been an active weather pattern so far this May. That trend is set to continue. As forecasters look ahead, NOAA’s latest summer outlook points to dry conditions across much of the western U.S. as well as above-normal temperatures across the country.
An Incredible Bird's-Eye Look at the State of the Dairy Industry

2 weeks ago | bovinevetonline.com | Karen Bohnert

Editor’s Note: This is one article in a series that is included in the 2025 Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry report. The full 16-page report will appear in the May/June issues of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly and will be published in this space over the next several weeks. To download the full report for free click here.
Don’t Ignore the Nudge: Why Listening Matters More Than You Think

3 weeks ago | bovinevetonline.com | Jennifer Shike

Have you ever found yourself unsure of how to take a step forward? I clearly remember a day last summer when I was out of time. The procrastination needed to stop. I had an hour-long talk to prepare for and my mind was blank. Of course, I realized this was not a good situation to be in. Sure, I had my topic and key points, but in my mind, it needed a dash of heart. Then, my phone buzzed. At first, I ignored it. I didn’t have time to get sidetracked. But I eventually checked it.
Cow Herd Scorecard: Evaluating Performance Post Calving

3 weeks ago | bovinevetonline.com | Angie Stump Denton

Tracking performance and evaluating herd success is a year-round process. Similar to tracking athletes, consider developing a scorecard to monitor your herd. Understanding how your herd is performing throughout the year is important when considering management, nutrition and culling decisions. For spring-calving herds, now is the time to evaluate and review calving success and failures.