Beef HealthTopic #3082

Ashlee Gibson

Objectives

To identify general health symptoms To understand causes, signs, prevention,

and control of different diseases To know ways and location to administer

medicine

General Health Information

Body TemperatureRange of 100.5 F to 103 F (101.5 F) Taken rectally

General Health Information

RespirationRate of breathing10 to 30 breaths per minute

General Health Information

Heart Rate (Pulse)Regular throbbing caused in the arteries by

the contractions of the heart. When taking a pulse, count for 15 seconds

and then multiply by four to get a full minute reading.

40 to 70 beats per minute

General Signs of Illness

Head down Not alert In the corner Will not stand up Coughing Nasal or eye discharge Diarrhea Heavy Breathing Rough coat Change in body temperature http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/jul00/k8930-2i.jpg

Respiratory Diseases

“Shipping Fever”Cause: Viral or bacterialSign: high fever, coughing, weight loss,

diarrhea, nasal and eye discharge, could cause abortion

Prevention: VaccinationControl: Antibiotics

Example: IBR, BVD, BRSV, Pasteurella

Clostridial Diseases

Blackleg & Malignant EdemaCause: Organisms in soil that enter through

mouth or open soreSigns: Swelling over heavy muscle areas.

Gas bubbles and fluid beneath skinPrevention: VaccinationTreatment: Penicillin

Digestive Diseases

Caused from incorrect feeding or rationsBloatFlounder

Digestive Disease

Bloat: Gas build up in rumenCause: Rich feeds Sign: Bulge towards last rib and hipTreatment: Take away feed, movement, in

severe cases stomach tube or puncture is needed

Digestive Disease

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Digestive Diseases

Flounder- inflammation of hoof wallCause: high concentration of feedSign: limpingTreatment: Could lead to lameness

External Parasites Flies, Lice, Mites, and Grubs

Annoy and irritate and transmit diseaseSign: Visible, rubbing, hair lossControl: Face oilers dust bags, ear tags with

insecticides, spraying or dipping cattle with insecticides

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Internal Parasites

Roundworms, Tape worms, and FlukesAttach to wall of digestive tractSigns: Poor weight gain, rough hair coat,

diarrhea or constipationPrevention and Treatment: Dewormer

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Other Common Diseases

Foot rotCause: Bacteria enters through cut in hoofSign: LimpingPrevention: Keep pasture of feedlot clear of

sharp objects and dry penTreatment: Antibiotics and/or foot wrap

Other Common Diseases

Warts Cause: Virus Sign: Growth that looks

like a cauliflower Prevention: Isolation of

infected animals Treatment: Vaccines or

manually remove

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Other Common Diseases

RingwormCause: FungusSign: Loss of hairPrevention: Isolate

and keep pen dryTreatment:

fungicides or sunlight

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Other Common Diseases

Pink eye Cause: eye infected by

bacteria Sign: eye discharge, white

dot in middle of eye Prevention: Fly control, keep

pen clean Treatment: Keep in cool,

darkened pen, apply antibiotic ointments

Pink Eye

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Immunization

Pick the type of vaccine for diseases that need to be controlled

Some vaccinations prevent more than one disease

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Ways to Administer Medicine

Intramuscular (IM) Intranasal Intravenous (IV) Oral Subcutaneous (Sub Q) Under the skin

Where to inject?

In front of shoulder Not in rear

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Conclusion

Cattle show general health signs if they don’t “feel good”

Specific health problems Prevented by vaccinesControlled by antibiotics

Specific ways to administer medicines