retrospective survey of diseases of feedlot cattle in Alberta

A survey of feedlot managers was used to obtain information on disease occurrence, management practices and preventive techniques employed in feedlots in Alberta. Respiratory diseases were reported to be the most frequent causes of sickness and death. Costs associated with disease occurrence were es...

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Published inCanadian veterinary journal Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 27 - 30
Main Authors Church, T.L, Radostits, O.M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada 01.02.1981
Subjects
Alberta
Animals
Cattle
Cattle Diseases - economics
Cattle Diseases - epidemiology
Respiration Disorders - epidemiology
Respiration Disorders - veterinary
Retrospective Studies
Canada
Alberta
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Summary:A survey of feedlot managers was used to obtain information on disease occurrence, management practices and preventive techniques employed in feedlots in Alberta. Respiratory diseases were reported to be the most frequent causes of sickness and death. Costs associated with disease occurrence were estimated to be C $15.6 million in feedlots in Alberta annually during the period under study.
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ISSN:0008-5286