Managing cattle health is crucial for feedlot production, once it can significantly impact the overall success of the business. In this episode, Dr. Mariana Guerra-Maupome emphasizes the relevance of integrating management software with the implementation of health protocols, individualized health programs, and cattle categorization. She also stresses the importance of continuously improving our comprehension and management of the bovine respiratory disease. Finally, she goes into advocating for the beef industry and educating its consumers about their products, a critical role. 

"We have treatment protocols that we design based on research – everything is going to be based on research.”

What you'll learn:

• Highlight (0:00)
• Introduction (0:54)
• Feedlot health management systems (3:34)
• Health and production intervention programs (4:59)
• Improvements in BRD over the last years (17:42)
• Advocacy for the beef industry and its importance (20:31)
• Advice to feedlot cattle owners (29:08)
• The final questions (30:32)

Meet the guest:

Dr. Mariana Guerra-Maupome

Experience

• Current: Professional Services Veterinarian for Feedlot Health Management Services
• Past: Research Assistant in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University

Background

• Ph.D. (Kansas State University)
• D.V.M. (UNAM, Mexico)

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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