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Image courtesy of HIPRA Canada. The bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC) is a huge problem worldwide. Cost estimations reach $3 billion every year for the cattle industry. Among the pathogens implicated in the complex, the bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) has been associated with 45% of BRDC cases (and 60% in cases of enzootic calf pneumonia). These simple numbers show by themselves the tremendous importance of BRSV in cattle production.

Home » Topics » Progressive Cattle — Canada Assisting with backward calvings: Identification, preparation and intervention A backward (posterior) calf presentation at delivery can be a worrisome situation, but with planning, the right equipment and a safe process, giving that backward newborn a forward start in life is virtually assured. Most calves are born as nature intended, but some are determined to enter the world facing the wrong direction.

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