Food Animal Medicine IV (17-22) Flashcards
What are some calf level risk factors associated with increased respiratory disease mortality in dairy calves?
What are some farm level risk factors associated with increased respiratory disease mortality in dairy calves?
What are some risk factors associated with decreased respiratory disease mortality in dairy calves?
Factors such as ____ and ____ are suspected to later affect BRD risk in feedlot or stocker operations.
Poor nutrition ; uncontrolled paratism
Cattle ____ has been related to BRD risk.
Breed
Weather related variables such as _____ were significantly associated with BRD risk.
wind speed, mean wind chill, and temperature range
____ at arrival has been shown to increase morbidity and mortality in feedlot and stocker cattle
Castration
____ on entry has been associated to decrease feedlot BRD risk.
Heavier weight
T/F: Research has not found that vaccination when the cattle are first received reduces BRD risk.
True
What are some external risk factors associated with BRD?
What are some internal risk factors associated with BRD?
What are some internal risk factors associated with BRD?
Describe how to obtain a history and observe a farm for BRD risk factors.
Describe how to perform a physical exam related to BRD and interpret the findings.
Describe the methods for sample collection and laboratory testing in relation to BRD.
Describe mycotic bovine nasal granulomatous. Describe the clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment.