Quality colostrum and vaccination can get animals off to a great start, but even in a vaccinated animal, stress can compromise their immune system and make them susceptible to respiratory disease.
“We need to be considerate of all the different stress factors that can set an animal up for the onset of disease,” said Joe Gillespie, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim. “How we manage livestock during their growth phase is really important. We must be diligent and proactive on all fronts in order to protect calves.”
Implementing the following management practices can help mitigate stress and…
