Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Preventive medicine in the feedlot.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Large animal practice
- Year:
- 1983
- Authors:
- Church, T L
Plain-English summary
Managing health in feedlots, where livestock are raised for meat, can be quite challenging due to constantly changing conditions. Veterinarians and feedlot managers need to work closely together, along with nutritionists and other experts, to create a solid plan for preventing disease. This plan should include regular monitoring for illnesses, keeping detailed records, and having clear treatment and prevention guidelines. By following these steps, feedlots can significantly lower the number of animals that die from disease.
Abstract
Controlling feedlot disease is not an easy task. Veterinarians and feedlot managers face a very complex problem with continually changing conditions. A management plan should be carefully developed by the veterinarian in consultation with the manager, nutritionist, and other advisors. A management system based on continual disease surveillance, adequate records, and written treatment protocols and preventive plans will greatly assist in reducing death losses in feedlots.
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