Details to Attend to When Managing High-Risk Cattle.

Authors :: Groves JT
Source :: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice [Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract] 2020 Jul; Vol. 36 (2), pp. 445-460. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Apr 21.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: This article provides insights into the management of bovine respiratory disease in high-risk cattle populations. Biocontainment strategies, records, procurement, transport, arrival/receiving management, vaccination, and treatment protocols are discussed from practical and systems-thinking perspectives regarding their impact on health in high-risk cattle. Arrival management considerations, such as facilities, nutritional management, metaphylaxis, bovine viral diarrhea virus persistent infection testing, parasite control, and castration, are also addressed. Caretaker morale and job satisfaction are suggested as important factors to consider when managing high-risk cattle. The inter-relationships of variables within the system are explored as contributing causative factors to bovine respiratory disease in high-risk cattle.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure The author has nothing to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)