Free Download: Thoracic ultrasonography to aid diagnosis of pneumonia in calves Part 2

Part 2 of a three part series.

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is highly prevalent amongst dairy and beef heifers. It is the main cause of death in both Holstein dairy calves over 30 days of age and in milk-fed calves. Early diagnosis of BRD must be a priority for the farm and veterinarian. When identified quickly, the risks of irreversible lung damage and long-term effects are reduced, therapeutic success of antimicrobials is maximised, antimicrobial resistance is minimised and recurrence rates are lowered.