Liver abscesses significantly affect animal performance, reducing their feed intake, weight gain, and carcass yield. In this episode, Dr. T.G. Nagaraja, an expert on the field, goes into the subject and sheds light on the intricate world of liver abscesses in cattle. He provides valuable insights into the causes and impacts of this condition, as well as ongoing research on it. Also, Dr. Nagaraja talks about his commitment to developing a 100% effective vaccine regardless of the challenges posed by the complexity of the problem.
โThe only time when we detect lower abscesses is when the animals get slaughtered in the slaughterhouse.โ - Dr. T.G. Nagaraja.
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (02:11) Introduction
- (08:39) Dr. Nagaraja's first steps in the field of liver abscesses
- (12:06) The importance of liver abscesses
- (19:37) Important discoveries
- (26:21) The creation of a vaccine
- (28:43) Dr. Nagaraja's studies and experience on the prevalence of liver abscesses
- (40:23) Foot rot and its relationship with treatments to liver abscesses
- (48:51) Future discoveries
- (55:20) The final questions
Meet the guest: Dr. T.G. Nagaraja
Experience
- Current: Distinguished University Professor of Microbiology at Kansas State University
Background
- Ph.D., Microbiology
- M.Vsc., Veterinary Microbiology (Mysore Veterinary College, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India)
- B.VSc., Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Mysore Veterinary College, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India)
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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