Bovine respiratory disease – a round-up

Bovine respiratory disease is a condition that affects the respiratory system of cattle with a negative impact on herd health and farmer profits. It has multiple causes and risk factors, such as exposure to pathogens, overcrowding and stress. Treatment and prevention options include medicines to treat inflammation and infection, good hygiene practices and, increasingly, vaccination against different pathogens. This review will explore recent findings in the treatment and prevention of bovine respiratory disease.