A Systematic Review of Bovine Respiratory Disease Diagnosis Focused on Diagnostic Confirmation, Early Detection, and Prediction of Unfavorable Outcomes in Feedlot Cattle [0.03%]
基于诊断确认、早期检测和预测不利结果的牛呼吸系统疾病诊断的系统评价
Barbara Wolfger,Edouard Timsit,Brad J White et al.
Barbara Wolfger et al.
A large proportion of newly arrived feedlot cattle are affected with bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Economic losses could be reduced by accurate, early detection. This review evaluates the available literature regarding BRD confirmatory ...
Using Feedlot Operational Data to Make Valid Conclusions for Improving Health Management [0.03%]
利用肉牛育肥场运营数据来改善健康管理体系
Miles E Theurer,David G Renter,Brad J White
Miles E Theurer
Feedlot operational data can be useful for monitoring cattle health and performance outcomes and evaluating associations between these outcomes and potentially important cattle population or management factors. Operational data are inherent...
Dee Griffin
Dee Griffin
Timely euthanasia of feeder cattle can minimize suffering of cattle that have little hope of recovery or pain abatement. Euthanasia techniques are described, including primary and secondary steps to ensure humane death. Considerations are d...
Daniel U Thomson,Brad J White
Daniel U Thomson
Feedlot Pharmaceutical Documentation: Protocols, Prescriptions, and Veterinary Feed Directives [0.03%]
育肥场药物记录：规程、处方和兽医饲料指令
Michael D Apley
Michael D Apley
The days of oral treatment instructions and loosely associated authorizations for the use of drugs in food animals are gone. Treatment protocols should include case definitions for treatment eligibility, detailed regimens, case definitions ...
Indoor Confined Feedlots [0.03%]
室内圈养饲料场
Daniel L Grooms,Lee Anne K Kroll
Daniel L Grooms
Indoor confined feedlots offer advantages that make them desirable in northern climates where high rainfall and snowfall occur. These facilities increase the risk of certain health risks, including lameness and tail injuries. Closed confine...
Chris Reinhardt,Daniel U Thomson
Chris Reinhardt
The stress of transition from pasture to the feedlot environment creates unique and variable nutritional challenges. The factors that are used to assign a risk category for the likelihood of developing bovine respiratory disease include tim...
Robert A Smith,Daniel U Thomson,Tiffany L Lee
Robert A Smith
This article discusses the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, which was created by beef producers and veterinarians. The program has evolved from antibiotic residue avoidance to include animal handling, cattle comfort, food safety, and m...
David N Rethorst
David N Rethorst
Proper health equipment management requires significant attention to detail. Establishing and following protocols during processing (eg, cleaning and disinfecting equipment at the end of the work day) is required to ensure a safe product th...
Terry L Mader,Dee Griffin
Terry L Mader
During periods of adverse weather, optimum conditions for animal comfort and performance are compromised. Use of alternative supplementation programs need to be considered for livestock challenged by adverse environmental conditions. Use of...