Revisiting bovine respiratory disease

Accurate and early diagnosis of BRD is a critical facet of any management programme. All too frequently there are delays in identifying animals requiring treatment or an acceptance of a low level of...

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...

Figure 4. Early and accurate diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease is key to treatment success.

Bovine respiratory disease — challenges and opportunities

Accurate and early diagnosis of BRD is a critical facet of any therapeutic programme. All too frequently there are delays in identifying animals requiring treatment or an acceptance of a low level of...