Case Fatality Risk, 4-H Calves, PAC CARB

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Ever wondered when its time to cut your losses and ship that sick calf out of the yard? Lilli Heinen joins the show to help answer that question and talk about her research concerning case fatality risk. The hosts continue the show by discussing important things for 4-Hers to remember when caring for their beef projects from nutrition to record keeping. Dr. Brian Lubbers wraps up this edition of Cattle Chat by discussing his key takeaways from a recent Presidential Advisory Council on Combatting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria meeting. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!

4:26 Case Fatality Risk

13:29 Considerations for 4-H calves

18:49 Dr. Lubber’s update on a recent PAC CARB meeting

Learn more about case fatality risk in Lillii Heinen’s American Journal of Veterinary Research article: Evaluation of predictive models to determine final outcome for feedlot cattle based on information available at first treatment for bovine respiratory disease.

May 2024 PAC CARB report: A United Front: Collaborative Global Leadership To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance.

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