Clinical efficacy of gamithromycin versus florfenicol for the treatment of undifferentiated fever in winter-placed feedlot calves

Authors

  • Joyce Van Donkersgoed Alberta Beef Health Solutions Inc., Box 307, Picture Butte, Alberta, TOK 1V0, Canada
  • Steve Hendrick Alberta Beef Health Solutions Inc., Box 307, Picture Butte, Alberta, TOK 1V0, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol47no2p152-158

Keywords:

bovine, BRD, undifferentiated fever, gamithromycin, florfenicol, calves, cost benefit analysis, efficacy, feedlots, respiratory diseases

Abstract

A study was conducted in Alberta, Canada utilizing 4 commercial feedlots to compare the clinical efficacy of gamithromycin to florfenicol for the initial treatment of undifferentiated fever (UF) in winter-placed feedlot calves. There were no significant differences (P>0.05) in UF relapse rates and crude case fatality or bovine respiratory disease/histophilus fatality rates between the 2 treatment groups. As a result, the cost-benefit of gamithromycin versus florfenicol was based on the difference in treatment cost between the 2 drugs. Using current market prices and a treatment weight of 750 lb (340 kg), gamithromycin had an economic advantage of $11.52 CAN per head over florfenicol.

Cover image of Volume 47, No.2 of the Bovine Practitioner: a photo of a Red and White Holstein centered in the frame, bending down slightly to sniff at the photographer. In the background you can see a few other cows and the edge of a forest.

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Published

2013-06-01

How to Cite

Van Donkersgoed, J., & Hendrick, S. (2013). Clinical efficacy of gamithromycin versus florfenicol for the treatment of undifferentiated fever in winter-placed feedlot calves. The Bovine Practitioner, 47(2), 152–158. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol47no2p152-158

Issue

Vol. 47, No. 2 (2013 Summer)

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