Do we really know how dairy calf treaters make decisions on which calf to treat?

Authors

  • D. A. Moore Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164
  • A. Olson Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164
  • A. Adams-Progar Department of Animal Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164
  • A. C. B. Berge Berge Veterinary Consulting, 1570 Vollezelle, BTW BE 0500977977
  • W. M. Sischo Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20153601

Keywords:

dairy cattle, management, treatment, protocol, decision-making

Abstract

Lack of compliance with protocols on dairy farms is cited as an important reason for drug residues, poor estrus synchronization, and mastitis. In calf-rearing, treatment records are often absent, making it difficult for veterinarians to understand treatment protocol compliance and on what signs treaters rely to make treatment decisions. The objective of this study was to compare clinical observations made by trained investigators with treatment decisions for pre-weaned calves made by farm personnel.

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

Research Summaries 3