Episode 110: Solving Problems Starts with Asking the Right Questions

About this episode

This episode discusses the development of pneumonia in calves and the importance of vaccination against viral infections to prevent respiratory disease.

Diseases often begin when a susceptible calf encounters the wrong combination of microbes, weather and management stresses. This episode explores how pneumonia develops in calves and why early protection against viral infections is key to preventing respiratory disease. It also discusses emerging research on whether vaccinating calves against bovine coronavirus, typically associated with scours, may help reduce pneumonia risk, while highlighting the importance of effective vaccination strategies and working with veterinarians to support calf health and herd productivity. Vaccination Infographics & Guidelines (resources) Stacking Good Decisions to Keep Calves Healthy (article) Vaccines: Use as Directed (article) BCRC Webinar Series (registration)

Topics covered

• calf health
• pneumonia prevention
• vaccination strategies
• respiratory disease
• bovine coronavirus
• veterinary collaboration

Keywords

• calves
• pneumonia
• vaccination
• bovine coronavirus
• respiratory disease
• calf health
• veterinarians
• management stresses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beef Cattle Research Council

Products: bovine coronavirus

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