health

Danone USA’s Economic Impact: Putting Health Through Food in Action for America

July 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Study Reports Danone’s Business Had a $9.6 Billion Impact to the U.S. Economy in 2025. Danone USA today announced findings from its first-ever U.S. Economic Impact Study, reporting a $9.6 billion contribution to the U.S. [Read More …]

Herd Health, Animal Care in Focus at 2026 PDP Business Conference

February 20, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

New technologies, research, peer insights highlighted March 4-5 at dairy’s premier educational event For dairy producers, caring for animals is a top priority. Several sessions at the upcoming PDP Business Conference will focus on [Read More …]

New at PDP Business Conference: Health Screenings Available

February 11, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Blood-pressure screenings, mammograms, health coaching added to Hall of Ideas Recognizing that healthy people are essential to maintaining healthy herds and successful dairy operations, Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) is introducing new wellness offerings at the [Read More …]

Boots in the barn: Cornell dairy research updates

February 11, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Noon on Tuesdays, beginning January 13, 2026 Join PRO-DAIRY for our “Boots in the Barn” webinar series. Every week a leading researcher from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine will provide an update on current [Read More …]

Strategies for Managing Change & Calf Health

February 9, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy producers can interact with experts on business strategy, calf health on PDP’s webinar series This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal? from Professional Dairy Producers? (PDP) will give dairy producers insights for both finances [Read More …]

DCRC’s March 12 webinar focuses on the effects of rumen-protected choline

February 6, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Register for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) next webinar – Effects of Rumen-protected Choline on Health and Reproduction of Dairy Cows – set for March 12, starting at 2 p.m. Central time (Chicago time). [Read More …]

NMC Annual Meeting highlights cow comfort, health monitoring

February 3, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

NMC members from 15 countries, 32 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces gathered in Birmingham, Ala., USA, to focus on “What’s Best for Her. Keeping the cow’s well-being at the heart of milk quality.” The [Read More …]

USDA Names New Leadership of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

January 14, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Agency Remains Committed to Mission Delivery and Continuity of Service to U.S. Agriculture The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced important leadership changes within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Dr. Michael [Read More …]

Op Ed: Dr. Ben Carson & Dr. Oz Pen in Newsweek

January 13, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

America is in the middle of the worst chronic health crisis in our nation’s history, but the Trump administration is laying the groundwork for revitalization—which is rooted in the real, nutritious food grown by our [Read More …]

NewLife Biosciences LLC Announces Patent Approval for Remediate™ for Biological Remediation in Agriculture

January 12, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

NewLife Biosciences LLC, (NewLife Bio) a technology and manufacturing based biological solutions company in the agricultural industry, is excited to announce the approval of an important microbial patent for soil and crop health for uses [Read More …]

CDFA Announces 14 Vacancies On Cattle Health Task Force Advisory Board

December 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Animal Health Branch is announcing fourteen vacancies on the Cattle Health Task Force Advisory Board. The Board makes recommendations to the Secretary on matters pertaining to: Adoption, modification, and repeal of regulations and procedures [Read More …]

Implementing One Health: Selective Mastitis Treatment

December 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Wed., Dec. 17, 2025 (9:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET) Who is this for? Dairy producers Veterinarians What will you learn? Why selective clinical mastitis treatment is an important strategy to consider The key steps [Read More …]

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Implementing One Health: Selective Mastitis Treatment

December 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

When: December 17, 2025 (9:00 AM-9:30 AM ET) This webinar introduces selective clinical mastitis treatment as a One Health strategy and guides producers in deciding when antimicrobial treatment is needed. In this webinar, attendees will explore [Read More …]

The Latest in Calf Respiratory Health, Market Update

December 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

PDP’s webinar series has insights on protecting calves, market trends This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will highlight ways to keep your animals and finances healthy. The Tuesday episode [Read More …]

Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace for the Farm Population

November 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Open enrollment to purchase or update health insurance plans on the marketplace runs November 1–January 15. In this article, we provide information on the health insurance marketplace and how to navigate open enrollment. Fall is [Read More …]

National Milk Producers Federation’s latest Regulatory Register

November 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation’s latest Regulatory Register outlines emerging and ongoing regulatory issues affecting American dairy farmers and their cooperatives in the areas of: Animal health Labeling and standards Nutrition Sustainability and the environment [Read More …]

Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace for the Farm Population

November 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Open enrollment to purchase or update health insurance plans on the marketplace runs November 1–January 15. In this article, we provide information on the health insurance marketplace and how to navigate open enrollment. Fall is [Read More …]

Learn About Health Care Planning for Incoming & Retiring Farmers at November Workshops

November 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Workshops Will Have Sessions on Health Care Planning for the Transition Process Transitioning a farm to the next generation is more than a transfer of land and assets — it’s a shift in lifestyle, [Read More …]

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) Messaging Guide (October 2025)

November 3, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are expected to soon release the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), and it could be a major moment for the dairy industry. [Read More …]

INFB Health Plans Provide Affordable, Reliable Health Care

October 31, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Tippecanoe County small business saved $60,000 annually by switching to health care offering Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans, a suite of more affordable health care offerings, announced it has more than 7,800 enrolled plans to-date, [Read More …]

Know the Difference: Health Insurance vs. Discount Plans and Scams

October 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Consumers have choices, and during open enrollment periods when time is limited, it is important to understand the differences between health insurance and medical discount plans. These plans are sometimes mistaken for insurance; but in [Read More …]

Feeding Forage to Dairy Calves Has Long-Term Benefits

October 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Study suggests including 10-15% alfalfa hay in pre-weaning calf diets positively impacts health, rumen development, and milk production in the first lactation. Feeding forage to pre-weaned calves has been a topic of discussion for many [Read More …]

UC Davis Launches the New Disease BioPortal to Help Farmers and Veterinarians Better Protect Animal Health

October 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new version of the Disease BioPortal, an online platform designed to help veterinarians, producers, and diagnostic labs make faster, data-driven health and biosecurity decisions. [Read More …]

Human Health Insights to Advance Antimicrobial Stewardship in Animal Agriculture

October 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health concern that spans human, animal, and environmental domains. As part of NIAA’s ongoing interest in AMR, this webinar and panel discussion will explore how the human health sector’s [Read More …]

Top tips for effective intranasal vaccination in dairy calves

October 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy calves are born with immature immune systems that leave them especially susceptible to bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Besides being a challenge to quickly detect and contain, BRD is a costly and deadly disease that can profoundly [Read More …]

What Does Health Care Planning Look Like in Farm Succession?

October 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Farm Families Invited to Workshops on Nov. 18 and 20 Transitioning a farm to the next generation is more than a transfer of land and assets—it’s a shift in lifestyle, responsibilities, and personal needs. [Read More …]

Microbes, Immunity & Calf Health: Helping Calves Win the War You Can’t See

October 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Calves face a constant and complex battle within—their immune systems working hard to defend against a wide range of microbial threats from day one. In this webinar, we’ll explore the dynamic interactions between immunity and [Read More …]

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U.S. farmers and ranchers raising more food with fewer resources

September 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Updated report shows how U.S. animal agriculture supports global planetary health goals Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released an updated version of its Sustainability Impact Report as Climate Week NYC kicks off. The report highlights decades of progress [Read More …]

Words no producer wants to hear: Cows at the neighboring dairy have the bird flu virus

September 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Mike Valadao of Valadao Dairy in Hanford, Calif., knew highly pathogenic avian influenza type A H5N1 (more commonly known as bird flu) was coming his way after hearing reports of neighboring dairies experiencing symptoms. He [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Partners with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners Foundation to Award $90,000 in Scholarships

September 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Nine Promising Bovine Veterinary Students The 2025 scholars were honored at the recent AABP Annual Conference. Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck [Read More …]

Danone USA’s Economic Impact: Putting Health Through Food in Action for America

Herd Health, Animal Care in Focus at 2026 PDP Business Conference

New at PDP Business Conference: Health Screenings Available

Boots in the barn: Cornell dairy research updates

Strategies for Managing Change & Calf Health

DCRC’s March 12 webinar focuses on the effects of rumen-protected choline

NMC Annual Meeting highlights cow comfort, health monitoring

USDA Names New Leadership of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Op Ed: Dr. Ben Carson & Dr. Oz Pen in Newsweek

NewLife Biosciences LLC Announces Patent Approval for Remediate™ for Biological Remediation in Agriculture

CDFA Announces 14 Vacancies On Cattle Health Task Force Advisory Board

Implementing One Health: Selective Mastitis Treatment

Implementing One Health: Selective Mastitis Treatment

The Latest in Calf Respiratory Health, Market Update

Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace for the Farm Population

National Milk Producers Federation’s latest Regulatory Register

Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace for the Farm Population

Learn About Health Care Planning for Incoming & Retiring Farmers at November Workshops

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) Messaging Guide (October 2025)

INFB Health Plans Provide Affordable, Reliable Health Care

Know the Difference: Health Insurance vs. Discount Plans and Scams

Feeding Forage to Dairy Calves Has Long-Term Benefits

UC Davis Launches the New Disease BioPortal to Help Farmers and Veterinarians Better Protect Animal Health

Human Health Insights to Advance Antimicrobial Stewardship in Animal Agriculture

Top tips for effective intranasal vaccination in dairy calves

What Does Health Care Planning Look Like in Farm Succession?

Microbes, Immunity & Calf Health: Helping Calves Win the War You Can’t See

U.S. farmers and ranchers raising more food with fewer resources

Words no producer wants to hear: Cows at the neighboring dairy have the bird flu virus

Merck Animal Health Partners with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners Foundation to Award $90,000 in Scholarships

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest