Comprehensive Outcomes Affected by Antimicrobial Metaphylaxis of Feedlot Calves at Medium-Risk for Bovine Respiratory Disease from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Comprehensive Outcomes Affected by Antimicrobial Metaphylaxis of Feedlot Calves at Medium-Risk for Bovine Respiratory Disease from a Randomized Controlled Trial

The objectives were to evaluate the effects of metaphylaxis (META) and pull-and-treat (PT) programs on health, antimicrobial use, beef production, economics, and greenhouse gas emissions in cattle at medium risk for bovine respiratory disease (BRD). A randomized complete block design was used at two...

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Main Authors: Lucas M. Horton, Brandon E. Depenbusch, Diana M. Dewsbury, Taylor B. McAtee, Nick B. Betts, David G. Renter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
antimicrobial use
beef cattle
bovine respiratory disease
economics
feedlot
medium-risk
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/67

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