BRD Treatment and CPPS
The Mycoplasma bovis bacterium is involved in bovine respiratory disease complex (BRD) and plays a role in chronic pneumonia and polyarthritis syndrome (CPPS). This disease is responsible for 25-40% of feedlot calf mortality and has surpassed shipping fever as the leading cause of death loss in high-risk fall-placed feedlot calves in Canada.
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Ask before you buy
These questions will help you navigate the maze of vaccines available.
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BRD Resource Center
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Feedout Demonstrates Calves' Performance
The North Dakota State University Extension Service is seeking cattle producers to participate in the 2010-11 Eastern North Dakota Cattle Feedout.
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It pays to vaccinate on arrival
Higher feed costs have resulted in backgrounded cattle staying on grass longer to reach heavier weights before entering the feedyard. By the time these calves get to the feedyard at 9 to 12 months of age, they are primed for revaccination against major respiratory diseases.
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Ask before you buy
These questions will help you navigate the maze of vaccines available.
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Do your homework
Vaccine labels contain a wealth of information, and failing to read vaccine label indications and understanding label claims may leave cattle vulnerable to disease.
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Autumn herd-health considerations
While producers are weaning calves this fall, giving the cows a little attention, too, will provide long-term benefits.
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Don’t sell your vaccines short
Vaccination alone may not be all that is necessary to help protect cattle from respiratory disease.
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Bovine viral diarrhea decision tree
Designing the best control plan involves determining risk, analyzing cost and benefits and making tough decisions.
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