Groundbreaking Survey Reveals Eye-Opening Facts About Bovine Vet Salaries and Satisfaction
For those curious about the earnings and job satisfaction of bovine veterinarians, the veil of mystery is finally being lifted. A pioneering online survey, the first of its kind, carried out between August and November 2022 by Texas Tech University's Sarah Wagner, DVM, and Amber McCord, PhD, with the backing of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), is shedding light on this often-overlooked professional sector.
Socialization for success: Two recent studies expand our understanding of how early social housing helps dairy calves thrive
Dairy industry professionals continuously work to ensure the highest possible welfare for dairy calves, including fine-tuning their housing to improve overall health, well-being, and performance. Two new studies in JDS Communications are illuminating our understanding of paired housing in the critical newborn and pre-weaned stages of dairy lives by showing that housing designed to facilitate early socialization can build behavior skills, shape calf personalities, and ultimately, set up animals for success in the herd.
Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation) in cows
Atrial fibrillation is an arrhythmia characterized by irregular and rapid contractions of the atria in cows. It is important for veterinarians to understand the scientific basis of this condition to effectively diagnose and manage it in bovine patients.