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Abstract Background The prevalence, anatomical distribution, or nature of cutaneous, hair and oral mucosal abnormalities (CHMAs) in cattle is uncertain. Objectives To determine how often dairy cattle admitted to a veteri...

Abstract Background Nonambulatory cattle present therapeutic challenges in addition to animal welfare concerns. Flotation therapy is a treatment option, but more information regarding prognostic indicators for survival i...

Abstract Background Lameness is an economically important and common disease of cattle, and foot disease is the most common cause of lameness in cattle. Limited data is available regarding lameness in cow‐calf operatio...

Abstract Background Urine concentration (UC) provides clinically useful information concerning hydration status and renal function of animals. Objectives To characterize the clinical performance of urine specific gravity...

ABSTRACT Background The glutaraldehyde test (GT) is used as a point‐of‐care test to detect inflammatory disease in cattle. Objectives Describe the relationship between GT and fibrinogen as well as GT and total protei...

Abstract Background Chianina, Romagnola, and Marchigiana are the 3 most important Italian breeds of cattle raised in the Apennine Mountains. Inherited disorders have been reported in the Chianina and Romagnola breeds but...

Abstract Background Characterization of the clinical signs, response to treatment and prognosis can be useful information for decision‐making when evaluating cattle with pharyngeal trauma. Objective To describe the sig...

Abstract Background Intravenous catheter (IVC) use in hospitalized ruminants is a common procedure. Limited information is available describing complications associated with IVCs. Hypotheses Prevalence of IVC infections ...

Abstract Control of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) in cattle populations across most of the world has remained elusive in spite of advances in knowledge about this viral pathogen. A central feature of virus persevera...