Medical factors relating to calf health as influenced by the environment

Abstract

For many years infectious diseases and nutrition have held the spotlight in discussions of animal health. It is becoming increasingly apparent, however, that epidemiological studies now often point to failures in building design as contributing factors when disease problems arise.  In order to illustrate the sound contributions of Professor Donald W. Bates three herd situations will be presented.  This discussion will include only those portions of the total preventive veterinary medical program which relate directly to ventilation and its various ramifications.  Epidemiology will be discussed briefly where applicable to emphasize to emphasize disease patterns within these units.