Bovine Respiratory Disease

Antibiotics are valuable tools in managing diseases like bovine respiratory diseases. To keep antibiotics effective for years to come, the cattle industry needs to be thoughtful about using the products.

Bovine Respiratory Disease and Swine Respiratory Disease continue to be year-round production challenges for the livestock industry.  When looking for the right antibiotic, producers and veterinarians consider several factors, including dose volume, absorption rates, duration of activity and even the packaging.  Dr...

Bovine Respiratory Disease is most often thought of in stocker and feedlot operations, but it should also be on the mind of cow-calf producers. Dr. Daniel Cummings, Professional Services Veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim, says it’s important to put together a plan for preventing and managing BRD. With ...

Early vaccination of calves can enhance herd health and produce quality animals sought by feed yards, packers, and consumers. Dr. Daniel Cummings, professional services veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim, says there are challenges calves can face leading up to weaning ...

Bovine Respiratory Disease is most often thought of in stocker and feedlot operations, but it should also be on the mind of cow-calf producers. Dr. Daniel Cummings is a Professional Services Veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim, who says it’s important to put together a plan for preventing and managing BRD. With ...

Proper management practices can help cattle producers deal with bovine respiratory disease.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com

Washington State University has licensed a gene editing technology that could help cattle producers prevent bovine respiratory disease, or BRD.   Public Information Officer for the School of Veterinary Medicine Charlie Powell said BRD, a multi-factor virus, is responsible for tens of millions of dollars of damage to producers.  ...

Nationwide, cases of Bovine Respiratory Disease are on the rise.   “The economic impact of Bovine Respiratory Disease has really no other competition in terms of significance.  The cost to the industry is estimated at well over $1 billion,” said Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinarian John Davidson.   Statistics s...