How Does Housing Influence Bovine Respiratory Disease in Confinement Cow-Calf Operations?

Confined cow-calf operations are a relatively new production model in the United States. As with any new technology, there will be a learning curve for producers and veterinarians as we attempt to optimize animal health and profitability. It is critical that cattle are managed properly in these unit...

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Published inThe Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice Vol. 36; no. 2; p. 375
Main Author Engelken, Terry J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2020
Subjects
Health management
Confined cow-calf
Animal flow
Bovine respiratory disease
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Summary:Confined cow-calf operations are a relatively new production model in the United States. As with any new technology, there will be a learning curve for producers and veterinarians as we attempt to optimize animal health and profitability. It is critical that cattle are managed properly in these units if disease issues are to be minimized. Allowing for adequate space in the pen and at the feed bunk is a critical factor affecting animal welfare, nutritional management, and disease transmission.
ISSN:1558-4240
DOI:10.1016/j.cvfa.2020.03.011