DocTalk Ep 589 - Understanding Bovine Respiratory Disease with Dr. Dan Thomson скачать в хорошем качестве

DocTalk Ep 589 - Understanding Bovine Respiratory Disease with Dr. Dan Thomson

In this episode of Doc Talk, Dr. Dan Thompson delves into the critical aspects of managing bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in feedlot cattle. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the history of the operation and gathering relevant information about changes in morbidity rates, animal behavior, and environmental factors. Dr. Thompson stresses the significance of taking a comprehensive history to uncover potential triggers or underlying issues contributing to disease outbreaks. Moving on to the clinical examination process, Dr. Thompson discusses the DART method (Depressed, Anorexic, Respiratory, Temperature) for identifying sick cattle in the pen. He highlights the challenges of detecting subtle signs of illness in feedlot cattle and explains how methods such as observing feeding behavior can help reveal animals that may require closer evaluation. With the help of video footage from a feedyard, Dr. Thompson illustrates the process of identifying and examining sick animals at the chute side. He demonstrates how physical examinations, including assessing nasal discharge, rectal temperature, and overall demeanor, can aid in diagnosing BRD. Furthermore, Dr. Thompson provides insights into treatment protocols and case success rates for managing BRD. He emphasizes the importance of implementing appropriate treatment plans based on clinical signs and maintaining a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship. Dr. Thompson underscores the need for continuous monitoring and evaluation to optimize treatment outcomes and reduce the incidence of recurring respiratory disease cases in feedlot cattle. #cattlehealth #doctalk #beefproduction #ranching