Animal diseases in production and subsistence environments have the potential to
negatively affect consumers, producers, and economies as a whole. A growing global …

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the most common calfhood diseases in dairy
cattle. Unfortunately, published data on the short-and long-term effects of calfhood BRD on …

The objective of this study was to evaluate morbidity and mortality in preweaned dairy heifer
calves based on different health, feeding, and management practices, as well as …

Calfhood disease is an important problem on many dairy operations that can have
substantial effects on heifer survival and productivity, and has economic and welfare …

Simple Summary Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) poses a significant challenge in
managing cattle health. This intricate disease affects both the upper and lower respiratory …

Raising replacement heifers represents a substantial cost in dairy farms, with reproductive
efficiency being one of the main factors driving the total rearing cost. Diseases during the …

There is currently no gold standard method for the diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease
(BRD) complex in Holstein pre-weaned dairy calves. Systematic thoracic ultrasonography …

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a multifactorial disease that is estimated to affect 22% of
preweaned dairy calves in the United States and is a leading cause of preweaning mortality …

Background Thoracic ultrasonography (US) and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF)
analysis are antemortem methods used to identify the lung lesions associated with bovine …

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a complex disease process and many reports
emphasize the negative implications of clinical BRD in dairy calves. Early diagnosis can be …