Bovine Respiratory Disease Considerations in Young Dairy Calves

Daniel B Cummings; Nathan F Meyer; Douglas L Step

doi:10.1016/j.cvfa.2021.11.007

Bovine Respiratory Disease Considerations in Young Dairy Calves

Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2022 Mar;38(1):93-105. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2021.11.007.

Authors

Daniel B Cummings¹, Nathan F Meyer², Douglas L Step³

Affiliations

¹ Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., 3239 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA, 30096. Electronic address: dbc0006@gmail.com.
² Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., 3239 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA, 30096; Affiliate Faculty, Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, 1601 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO, 80523.
³ Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., 3239 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA, 30096.

PMID: 35219488
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2021.11.007

Abstract

Raising young dairy calves presents many challenges for producers and veterinarians including losses attributable to BRD. This article will discuss several key concepts for practitioners to consider when applying evidence-based medicine for the control and treatment of BRD in young dairy calves. The authors review BRD complex, provide considerations for diagnostic approaches, and discuss research associated with the control and treatment of BRD.

Keywords: Bovine respiratory disease complex; Metaphylaxis; Risk factors; Treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex* / diagnosis
Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex* / therapy
Cattle
Dairying
Respiratory Tract Diseases* / veterinary