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While environmental factors and host genetics heavily influence BRD morbidity rates, understanding the genomic and molecular biology tools also can improve our understanding of pathogens and beneficial microorganisms .

Bayer veterinarian discusses BRD, answers producers’ questions about the disease.

Here's what you need to know about hemp as a feed ingredient for cattle.

Will hemp lead to happier cows? It’s too early to say, says Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.

Research and practical experience have shown a genetic component to the ability of individual cattle, or sire lines, to resist BRD pathogens.

Part 2: Genetic Research Offers New Tools for Addressing BRD.

Animal welfare, sustainability and economics are affected when beef cattle suffer from bovine respiratory disease, or BRD.

While the cattle industry continues to refine preventive measures, treatments and overall management, feedlot morbidity, mortality and costs associated with bovine respiratory disease (BRD) stubbornly refuse to improve.

Part 1: Beating Respiratory Disease in Dairy Calves will require a holistic approach.

BRD Symposium and AVC Conference provide a wealth of animal-health information.

Do you recognize the likely cause of death in this feedlot steer?

Beef producers weathered Winter Storm Goliath much better than dairy farms, but health may still be an issue down the road.
According to Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist Derrell Peel, t

The first few days an animal spends in a feedlot are critical to their health and overall performance through the feeding period. Receiving protocols vary though, based on feedyard location, time of year and source and

Non-invasive device helps diagnose bovine respiratory disease.

The fall season signals cooler weather, but it also brings the greatest incidence of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) and producers need to take steps now to weather the BRD storm

Seems like everyone these days uses some type of wearable electronic device to track their daily activities in pursuit of better health and fitness.

Assessing the risk of cattle needing treatment for bovine respiratory disease (BRD) requires consideration of far more than exposure to patahogens.

You can take preventive steps to protect calves from bovine respiratory disease (BRD), long before you ever reach for antibiotics.

Scientists at Texas A&M University are testing new technologies at a feedlot in the Texas Panhandle to find ways to reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock and provide consumers with a healthy meat supply.

Calves impacted by pneumonia during the first 90 days of life are more likely to experience increased age at first calving, higher incidence of dystocia and greater mortality before first calving.