Bovine Pneumonia: Group Level Approach

Question 1

What defines good ventilation

Answer 1

Uniform airflow irrespective of external conditions

Removes moisture, heat, pathogens and gasses

Doors are not good air inlets

Question 2

Outline BRD Composite scoring system

Answer 2

E.g. Wisconsin Scoring system
Can standardise scoring across large groups
Don’t need to take the temp of every calf

Score 5 or above then treat