Use of Rapid Thoracic Ultrasonography for Detection of Subclinical and Clinical Pneumonia in Dairy Calves

Authors

  • T. L. Ollivett Clinical Sciences, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • A. J. Burton Clinical Sciences, University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, GA 30602
  • R. C. Bicalho Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • D. V. Nydam Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY 14850

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20114023

Keywords:

subclinical disease, thoracic ultrasonography, lung, calves, disease, respiratory disease

Abstract

Detection of subclinical disease has become the focus of much research in the recent past, e.g. mastitis and ketosis in dairy cattle, and pneumonia secondary to Rhodococcus equi infection in foals. The purpose of this study was to assess, using thoracic ultrasonography, the prevalence of abnormal lungs in pre-weaned dairy calves. Subsequent objectives were to describe ultrasonographic changes within the lung, respiratory score, and treatment of respiratory disease.

Cover image of the 44th Conference Proceedings: photo of the skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, site of the 2011 AABP Conference. Yellow background.

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Published

2011-09-22

Issue

2011

Section

Research Summaries 2

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