In the cattle industry, AI usually means artificial insemination. But, for one groundbreaking UW scientist, AI in beef production also refers to artificial intelligence. A native of Wheatland, Wyoming, PhD …
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EHV Outbreak Spreads Across Multiple States After Texas Rodeo Event
by Colter BrownThe horse industry has been hit by an Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak that has led to many horses in quarantine and some euthanized after confirmation of the illness. The horses …
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FDA Conditionally Approves Screwworm Treatment for Cattle
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infestations, and prevention of NWS reinfestation for …
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Department of Livestock Reports Equine Infectious Anemia in Musselshell County
by Colter BrownOn Thursday August 28, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received notification that a horse from Musselshell County had tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The property where the …
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Cases of New World screwworm infections in Mexico have climbed by more than 50 percent since July. As of August 17, Reuters said Mexico has documented 5,086 cases of the …
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U.S. Confirms First Screwworm Human Case Sparking Livestock Industry Concerns
by Colter BrownThe first case of New World screwworm (NWS) was confirmed in a human in Maryland by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in coordination with the Maryland Department of Health. …
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Brucellosis Affected Herd Reported in Beaverhead County
by Colter BrownHelena, Mont. – On Friday August 15, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received confirmation that an animal from a Beaverhead County herd within Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) tested …
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Glacier County Veterinarian Barr Gustafson Assumes MVMA Presidency
by Colter BrownGlacier County veterinarian Dr. Barr Gustafson was recently named president of the Montana Veterinary Medical Association for the 2025-2026 term. Dr. Gustafson succeeds Linda Kauffman, DVM, of Stevensville, who will …
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Secretary Rollins Shuts Down Mexican Border to Livestock Imports Again due to Further Spread of New World Screwworm
by Colter BrownMexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) reported a new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Ixhuatlan de Madero, Veracruz in Mexico, which is approximately 160 …
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Montana Veterinarian Encourages a Fresh Look at Deworming Protocols
by Colter Brown“We’ve always done it this way” is known to be the most dangerous phrase in business, and the cattle business is no exception, says Dr. Perrie Neal of Hardin, Montana. …
