The Dairy Podcast Show Dr. Jodi McGill: Dairy Respiratory Disease Management | Ep. 53
Respiratory diseases in dairy cattle are pivotal, affecting animal welfare and farm economics. Ailments like Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV) and bacterial pneumonia are particularly concerning during calf growth and weaning, impacting long-term productivity. Thus, effective management is vital. In this episode, Dr. Jodi McGill, an expert in dairy cattle immunity, especially in respiratory diseases, discusses the role of immunity in calf health and strategies for preventing respiratory diseases. Dr. McGill emphasizes the significance of stress during weaning, the effectiveness of intranasal vaccines, and the potential of nutritional interventions.
"We must be aware that the long-term implication of bovine respiratory disease is enormous."
What youโll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (02:15) Introduction
- (04:19) Discussion on bovine respiratory disease
- (13:24) The role of the adaptive immune system
- (18:24) Discussion on weaning strategies
- (19:13) Vaccination strategies for respiratory disease
- (26:11) The effects of postbiotic products for respiratory disease
- (34:01) The final questions
Meet the guest: Dr. Jodi McGill
Experience:
- Current: Associate Professor at the Iowa State University
- Past: Postdoctoral Associate at the National Animal Disease Center
Background:
- Ph.D., Immunology (University of Iowa)
- M.Sc., Pathology (University of Iowa)
- B.Sc., Microbiology (Iowa State University)
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