Food Animals

A dozen VET members from Texas A&M University deployed June 13, 2026 in support of Texas Animal Health Commission field operations.

A list of available treatments for screwworm infestations in cattle, horses, sheep, goats, deer, swine, cats, dogs, exotic, zoo, and wildlife species, as well as guidance for practitioners before using these products.

Federal officials have confirmed additional New World screwworm detections in Texas and New Mexico, bringing the total to 5 cases in 6 days, including the first in a companion animal since the parasite’s return to the United States.

USDA funds Texas Tech to decode Streptococcus suis risk in pigs, linking microbiome and farm practices to prevent outbreaks and cut antibiotics.

May 20 annually raises awareness about the role of pollinators in maintaining a healthy planet.

Zoetis' doramectin injection is now indicated for use in dairy cows, horses, sheep, swine, and deer to help mitigate NWS myiasis.

Two new studies deepen the H5N1 picture in US dairy herds.

Poultry farms in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland, and Michigan have reported highly pathogenic avian influenza cases, contributing to the millions of birds affected over the past 30 days.

The FDA has approved nixiFLOR, the first generic florfenicol-flunixin injectable, for treatment of bovine respiratory disease and control of associated fever in beef and nonlactating dairy cattle.

The program, planned for 2026, aims to train educators in food animal medicine and encourage more students to enter rural practice.

Earlier this year, the state experienced two H5N1 outbreaks in commercial poultry that affected more than 3 million birds.

"Our research shows that a one-size-fits-all approach to controlling avian pathogenic E coli infections is not effective," said Jai Mehat, BSc, PGCert, PhD, FHEA, coauthor of the study.

Veterinarians who have graduated within the past 7 years or students in their last year of veterinary school could receive up to $100,000 under the proposed bill.

One Wisconsin farm affected by H5N1 houses more than half a million birds, according to the state government agency.

The therapy from Boehringer Ingelheim provides protection against porcine circovirus type 2.

Gamrozyne is the first generic version of Zactran, a pioneer product.

The use of technologies to increase food production and understand the implications of gene editing are being explored

Current levels of pain management administration by dairy producers and veterinarians in Europe and North America are low.

The innovation also has the potential to detect other diseases in livestock, in addition to detecting up to 200 types of cancers

The outbreak resulted in the depopulation of 47,654 birds

The revised policy includes isolation protocols, clinical monitoring, and premovement testing

Merck Animal Health's Safe-Guard Aquasol is designed to treat roundworms in backyard flocks.

Vazalore is currently the only FDA-approved human aspirin that may be used in food-producing animals under certain conditions

Bumblebees, when stressed, are more likely to make pessimistic choices

Danone will leverage Zoetis’ innovative genetic technology to make the cattle industry more sustainable worldwide