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Antimicrobial issues in bovine lameness.

V R Fajt1, M D Apley

  • 1Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|April 26, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This review covers antimicrobial selection and administration for cattle lameness. It discusses pathogen testing, regional perfusion, and feed/footbath applications for effective disease management.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Lameness is a significant health issue in cattle, impacting welfare and productivity.
  • Antimicrobial therapy is crucial for managing bacterial infections causing lameness.
  • Judicious antimicrobial use is essential to combat resistance and ensure efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key considerations for antimicrobial use in treating cattle lameness.
  • To provide guidance on selecting appropriate antimicrobials and designing treatment regimens.
  • To discuss various administration routes and application methods for lameness treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current practices and research on antimicrobial use in cattle lameness.
  • Discussion of antimicrobial selection criteria, including susceptibility testing and empiric choices.

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  • Analysis of different medication strategies, such as regional perfusion, topical application, footbaths, and feed additives.

    • Main Results:

    • Effective antimicrobial selection requires considering pathogen type and susceptibility.
    • Treatment regimens should be tailored to the specific disease and animal group.
    • Various administration methods offer different benefits for localized or systemic treatment.
    • Accurate withdrawal time estimates are critical for food safety.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimizing antimicrobial use in cattle lameness involves careful selection, appropriate regimen design, and strategic administration.
    • Understanding different application methods, including regional perfusion and footbaths, enhances treatment outcomes.
    • Adherence to antimicrobial stewardship principles is vital for sustainable cattle health management.