Economic considerations of enhanced BRD control.
1Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, 519 Ag Hall, OSU, Stillwater, Oklahoma74078, USA.
Animal Health Research Reviews
|March 8, 2021
Summary
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains a major challenge for cattle producers. Addressing complex disease factors and economic imbalances across the industry is crucial for effective BRD control and improved animal health management.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Science
- Agricultural Economics
Background:
- Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) significantly impacts the cattle industry.
- Current control strategies are insufficient to mitigate BRD's effects.
- Disease complexity and industry structure hinder progress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key challenges in reducing the impact of bovine respiratory disease (BRD).
- To explore the role of industry structure and economic incentives in BRD control.
- To propose a framework for improving BRD management.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of factors contributing to BRD prevalence.
- Evaluation of economic incentives and disincentives in cattle production.
- Review of existing animal health management practices.
Main Results:
- BRD control is impeded by the disease's complex etiology.
- Cattle industry structure presents significant challenges to unified health management.
- Economic incentives are misaligned, discouraging investment in enhanced BRD control.
Conclusions:
- Effective BRD control requires a holistic, industry-wide approach.
- Addressing lifetime animal health is essential for reducing BRD impacts.
- Realigning economic benefits and costs is critical for successful animal health management across all cattle production sectors.
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