08/11/2009 02:03PM
Bob Smith, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, operates Veterinary Research and Consulting Services LLC, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He outlined some of the trends in cattle marketing and how they affect the risk of BRD.
Smith notes that several factors influence the sale price of stocker and feeder cattle. Animal
06/01/2009 02:35PM
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is typically the result of several factors rather than one specific disease. Below are tips to prevent BRD:
Start with calving. Eliminating dystocia and having the dam in adequate body condition will increase the likelihood of the calf receiving colostrum in their
05/20/2009 11:26AM
-Susceptible animal exposed.
-Incubation is the period (time) from the first replication of the disease causing biological agent until sufficient compromise of the target organ(s) occurs causing loss of function of the target organ(s). For most viral BRD this averages three days. The secondary bacterial
05/08/2009 03:09PM
BRD’s Impact on Performance and Carcass Traits Using Treatment Records and Lung Lesion Scores
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) complex on economically important production traits with the use of health records in combination with lung lesion
04/30/2009 11:26AM
The two major areas to emphasize for prevention are management and vaccination. Of the two, management is usually much more important.
Management
Evaluate all the possible causes for stress on the cattle, and determine which ones can reasonably be eliminated or at least reduced. Look carefully
04/23/2009 12:47PM
Why is it important to get a good handle on bovine respiratory disease (BRD)? The cost of BRD goes far beyond just the cost of treatment of sick animals and the cost of dead animals. Cattle that develop BRD have notable decreases in growth performance. Studied vary the in the total loss in average daily
04/01/2009 01:55PM
This infection involves the larynx (voice box) and may occur alone or along with other respiratory infections. There are often loud noises during breathing and the swelling may severely restrict the air flow and result in death of the animal.
Source: Utah State Ag Extension
BRD - Resource
04/01/2009 01:50PM
These infections cause inflammation of the nostrils, throat (pharynx) and windpipe (trachea). The clinical signs are usually mild and involve coughing, nasal discharge, fever, and a decreased appetite.
Source: Utah State Ag Extension
BRD - Resource Center
4/1/2009
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