Table 2.
Prevalence (%) of clinical signs associated with BRD in 153 weaned beef calves evaluated at four stages within the first 28 d post-arrival
| % Clinical scores1 | Day 0 | Day 7 | Day 14 | Day 28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever (>39.6 °C) | 9.2 | 28.1 | 26.8 | 9.2 |
| Cough | 1.3 | 7.8 | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Nasal discharge | 31.4 | 59.5 | 9.15 | 9.8 |
| Eye discharge | 2.6 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 7.2 |
| Ear drooping | 0 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| TUS evaluation | ||||
| % Consolidation2 ≥ 1cm2 | 0 | 9.8 | 19.0 | 17.7 |
1Percentage of calves with evidence of each clinical sign associated with BRD.
2Percentage of calves with lung consolidation ≥ 1 cm2.