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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
New AI tool can take a cattle’s temperature with only a photo
What if you could look into a cow’s face and know if it had a fever? A new tool from the Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Lab at the University of Arkansas uses artificial intelligence and thermal cameras to estimate the body temperature of cattle.
Greece’s Sheep and Goat Crisis Sparks Fears of a Global Feta Shortage
According to BBC News, hundreds of thousands of sheep and goats have already been culled across multiple regions, raising alarm bells about the future of Greek dairy farming, and the world’s supply of authentic feta cheese.
Enhancing Cow Health and Milk Quality through Immune Function Insights
Researchers have identified various distinctive immune cells in cow’s milk, creating potential avenues for enhancing animal health and milk production – as detailed in a study in Animal Nutriomics, published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Zhejiang University. Using single-cell RNA sequencing to study fresh milk samples, the researchers were able to explore the molecular identities of cow milk in greater detail, particularly immune cells, where they discovered that T cells and granulocytes were present as the main cell types in healthy Holstein cows.
ISU dairy and veterinary experts to give update on avian influenza in ruminants
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team will host a second “virtual chat” to discuss the latest information on how Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is affecting dairy cows.
Revolutionizing Dairy Farming: Merck Animal Health’s New Technology Tracks Calf Health Like Never Before!
Discover how Merck Animal Health's SENSEHUB Dairy Youngstock is transforming dairy farming with the first-ever monitoring technology for calves. This groundbreaking tool from birth to 12 months helps dairy producers enhance calf care, improve herd health, and boost overall productivity by using data-driven insights to identify and treat health issues early.
Human Vaccine Slashes TB Transmission in Cows – Milk Safe Again?
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found that a vaccine commonly used to combat tuberculosis (TB) in humans is remarkably effective in reducing the spread of the disease among livestock, offering new hope in the fight against bovine tuberculosis. Published in the prestigious journal Science, this study unveils a potential game changer in the battle to safeguard both animal and human health.
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