Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vaccines for respiratory disease in cattle in Canada
By Bowland, S L & Shewen, P E·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2000·Department of Pathobiology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bovine respiratory disease: commercial vaccines currently available in Canada.
Plain-English summary
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a serious issue that costs the beef and dairy industries a lot of money, with losses in the U.S. reaching around $640 million each year. This disease includes problems like "shipping fever," pneumonia in calves, and other lung issues. In Canada, more than 80% of the vaccines approved for cattle are aimed at preventing BRD. This paper summarizes the available commercial vaccines in Canada, detailing their names, types, and the specific germs they protect against, making it easier for veterinarians and researchers to find this information. The goal was to create a helpful resource for those working with cattle.
Abstract
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains a significant cost to both the beef and dairy industries. In the United States, an estimated 640 million dollars is lost annually due to BRD. Losses are largely a result of pneumonic pasteurellosis ("shipping fever"), enzootic pneumonia of calves, and atypical interstitial pneumonia. In Canada, over 80% of the biologics licensed for use in cattle are against agents associated with BRD. The objectives of this paper were (a) to summarize information available concerning commercial vaccines currently used in Canada for protection against BRD, and (b) to provide an easily accessible resource for veterinary practitioners and researchers. Information from the most recent Compendium of Veterinary Products has been tabulated for each vaccine by trade name, according to vaccine type, and the pathogens against which they are designed to protect. Additional information from published articles (peer-reviewed and other) has been provided and referenced.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10642871/