The value of using enhanced case definitions for the management of BRD in commercial feedlots

Authors

  • J. Lowe Integrated Food Animal Medicine Systems, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; Production Animal Consultation, LLC, Oakley, KS
  • K. Brattain Geissler Corp., LLC, Minneapolis, M
  • G. Taylor Geissler Corp., LLC, Minneapolis, M
  • T. Noffsinger Production Animal Consultation, LLC, Oakley, KS
  • W. Taylor Production Animal Consultation, LLC, Oakley, KS
  • D. French Integrated Food Animal Medicine Systems, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
  • B. Aldridge Integrated Food Animal Medicine Systems, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20153562

Abstract

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in cattle during the feeding period. Management of BRD cases relies on the observation of cattle behavioral changes by caregivers. This paper describes the use of multiple antemortem diagnostic technologies in combination to improve outcomes in the clinical management of BRD.

Author Biographies

J. Lowe, Integrated Food Animal Medicine Systems, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; Production Animal Consultation, LLC, Oakley, KS

Diplomate ABVP (Food Animal)

D. French, Integrated Food Animal Medicine Systems, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Diplomate ABVP (Equine)

B. Aldridge, Integrated Food Animal Medicine Systems, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Diplomate ACVIM, MRCVS

Cover image of the 48th Conference Proceedings: An image of Dr. Fred Gingrich II dressed in a red shirt and overalls and standing in front of dairy cows in a barn interior. Yellow background.

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Published

2015-09-17

Issue

2015

Section

Bovine Respiratory Disease Session

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