Farm Animals

Cattle Welfare: Respiratory Disease Vaccination

Effective vaccination programmes against bovine respiratory disease reduce welfare losses from one of the most economically and welfare-significant cattle diseases.

Key Facts

Welfare Considerations

BRD vaccination programmes require appropriate timing, product selection, and administration to be effective. Well-designed vaccination programmes significantly reduce respiratory disease burden and the associated welfare costs of fever, laboured breathing, and systemic illness.

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