Don't Let Winter's Cold Open the Door to BRD
Update: 2025-11-12
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Winter weather isn’t just tough on producers — it’s tough on cattle, too. “There are reasons why we see more BRD challenges in cold and damp conditions,” said Nathan Meyer, DVM, Ph.D., Boehringer Ingelheim. “It really comes down to stress. When animals are stressed, they’re less able to fight off infections as effectively as they would under more ideal conditions.” Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains the costliest disease impacting U.S. beef cattle.1 The brisk winter months are the perfect time to reevaluate management practices to improve animal health, comfort and BRD control. Prioritize husbandry during winter Good...
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