Evaluation of On-Arrival or Prompted Metaphylaxis Regimens Using Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid for Feedlot Heifers at Risk of Developing Bovine Respiratory Disease

Authors

  • J. C. Johnson Pfizer Animal Health/ Veterinary Med. Research and Development, Kalamazoo, MI
  • W. L. Bryson Pfizer Animal Health/ Veterinary Med. Research and Development, Kalamazoo, MI
  • L. S. Barringer Pfizer Animal Health I Feedlot Veterinary Operations, Monument, CO
  • B. D. Hunsaker Horton Research, Wellington, CO
  • L. B. Harper Pfizer Animal Health I Feedlot Veterinary Operations, Gruver, TX

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084405

Keywords:

MTX, BRD, bovine respiratory disease, antimicrobial administration

Abstract

In northern, ranch-fresh calves, MTX reduces the incidence of BRD and has better utility administered on arrival compared with relying on morbidity as a signal for timing antimicrobial administration.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

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