UC Davis Beef Cattle Herd Health and Production

06/04/2026

New World Screwworm has been identified in a calf in Texas. The best way to be prepared is to stay informed on the location of any detections, stay vigilant and observe cattle for signs of infestations, report any suspects to your vet or animal health authority, and develop a plan for prevention and control with your veterinarian.

USDA APHIS confirms New World screwworm in a Texas calf; immediate containment, surveillance, and sterile fly release are underway to protect livestock.

06/02/2026

We are all aware of the shortage in livestock veterinarians. UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine hopes to alleviate the problem through programs that inspire high school students to consider this career.

The FarmVet2B program, led by UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Cooperative Extension scientists, gives students a hands-on experience.

04/13/2026

03/19/2026

03/12/2026

Here's another reason to get BQA certified: Enter to win by submitting this form until 10 a.m. ET on March 27, 2026. https://forms.monday.com/forms/634e68e971384bc62daecebde4060c06?r=use1 The package includes four months of steaks ($800 per month) and around $500 in Certified Angus Beef tools, including a grill set, steak knives and more. One condition: you must be BQA certified. Not certified, no problem: follow the link and get certified online today! https://www.bqa.org/beef-quality-assurance-certification/online-certifications

Certified Angus Beef is recognizing your commitment to cattle care with a grilling season giveaway. Enter to win by submitting this form until 10 a.m. ET on March 27, 2026. The package includes four months of steaks ($800 per month) and around $500 in Certified Angus Beef tools, including a grill...

03/06/2026

Find out about our cutting edge methane reduction trial at the Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center.

UC ANR scientists are at Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center studying how seaweed additives could be incorporated into cattle grazing systems to reduce methane production.

02/19/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 BQA Award winners. If your operation embraces BQA, or you know someone who you think deserves this recognition, let us know and we can nominate you for next year. Winners get invited to CattleCon, the enormous nationwide cattle trade show.

Learn more at https://www.bqa.org/ today.

01/17/2026

When you see a corneal ulcer or edema that is on the side of the eyeball instead of in the middle like in the top photo...
..don't assume it's pinkeye. It is likely a foxtail stuck under the eyelid. Always check for foxtails when the lesion isn't central.

01/15/2026

Interested in learning more about Anaplasma in California cattle? We just published an open access paper in Ticks and Tickborne Diseases about how Anaplasma serology results from submissions to CAHFS fluctuate over space and time. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2026.102604

01/08/2026

In collaboration with the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and UC ANR, the University of Minnesota is conducting a research study to understand the pig health and training needs of small-scale, niche, organic, beginning, and related farmers who raise pigs in California. The survey is anonymous and voluntary and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Participants who complete the survey may enter a drawing for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Responses will help inform future training and outreach efforts.

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