Bovine Respiratory Disease

Question 1

What are calf risk factors to BRD?

Answer 1

• failure of passive transfer
• concurrent disease
• navel dipping
• nutritional deficiencies
• vaccination status
• gender
• surgical procedures

Question 2

What are farm risk factors for BRD?

Answer 2

• poor ventilation or air quality
• housing environment
• age range at pen level
• overcrowding
• inadequate bedding
• extreme temperature fluctuations
• commingling