Figure 1. A heifer with leg bands being used to identify her for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug treatment.

Use of NSAIDs in the management of lameness in dairy cattle

Several randomised controlled trials have investigated the efficacy of NSAIDs as part of different treatment regimens using a range of outcome measures. A systematic literature review has recently...

Figure 2. Cow and calf following successful completion of stage 2 parturition. Image courtesy of K. Ellis, reproduced with permission.

Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at calving

Calving is a complex process with three recognised stages (Figures 1 and 2), each associated with different sources of pain. Pain is a subjective experience defined by the International Association...

Figure 3. Early detection of the signs of BRD in young calves requires a commitment from farmers to conduct regular monitoring and scoring, using an appropriate scoring system.

Early detection and treatment for bovine respiratory disease

As for many diseases, the accurate and early diagnosis of BRD is a critical step in the implementation of effective therapeutics. The variability in how animals respond to the disease, along with...