Megin Nichols, Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems lecture speaker, October 2025 (K-State Research and Extension)

Where animals, data and decisions meet: CDC’s Nichols to speak Oct. 6 at K-State

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Cattle and other livestock can suffer from sun exposure, bacterial infections and increased activity of parasite-carrying insects during the summer. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory offers guidance on what to look for and how to treat. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

3 livestock skin concerns to watch for this summer

Heavy rains in causing flooding in the Midwest causing problems for grain and cattle farmers. These cattle have moved up to dry ground as water levels quickly rise. (iStock │ #1147191171 - JJ Gouin)

Include farm animals in disaster preparedness plan

  • By Lauren Bryan │ University of Illinois Extension
New World screwworm. (Photo courtesy USDA-APHIS.)

New screwworm case pauses reopening of Mexican border for livestock

Kansas Department of Agriculture

KDA receives veterinary assessment report

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Cattle industry monitors latest on New World screwworm

Avian influenza vaccine for dairy to be discussed

National Pork Producers Council 2024-2025 President Lori Stevermer presented Dr. Howard Hill with the NPPC Hall of Fame award in recognition of his contributions to the pork industry. (Courtesy photo.)

Hill inducted into NPPC Hall of Fame