New Strategies for the Prevention of BRD By: Kevin Hill, D.V.M, Technical Services Veterinarian, Merck Animal Health
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ovine respiratory disease (BRD) impacts all segments of the beef industry and is by far the leading health cause of economic loss to producers. BRD can affect calves on the ranch or in the feedlot, so every producer needs to implement the most effective strategies available to limit losses due to pneumonia. Everyone understands “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” so it’s critical to focus on prevention to gain ground against this costly and deadly disease.
