Chronic Pneumonia in Feeder Calves? …
https://u.osu.edu/beef/2017/12/06/chronic-pneumonia-in-feeder-calves-thank-mycoplasma-bovis/
Effectively controlling an infectious disease in cattle means addressing one or more of the three different components of the disease process: Recognize the disease early and treat it promptly. Administer antibiotics to kill or slow down the bacteria. Ensure prolonged treatment (continuous therapeutic levels for 10-14 days). Use a feed additive such as Chlortetracycline (CTC) for extended therapy after an injectable antibiotic. Provide supportive care, including anti-inflammatory medications, oral or intravenous fluids, and nutritional supplementation, as needed. 1. Early recognition and treatment and timely assessment of response to therapy is crucial. The Germ: By using antibiotics to kill it or slow down its progression once it’s already in the body.
Recognize the disease early and treat it promptly.
Administer antibiotics to kill or slow down the bacteria.
Ensure prolonged treatment (continuous therapeutic levels for 10-14 days).
Use a feed additive such as Chlortetracycline (CTC) for extended therapy after an injectable antibiotic.
Provide supportive care, including anti-inflammatory medications, oral or intravenous fluids, and nutritional supplementation, as needed.
1. Early recognition and treatment and timely assessment of response to therapy is crucial.
The Germ: By using antibiotics to kill it or slow down its progression once it’s already in the body.
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