Abstract

Five hundred mixed-breed steer and bull calves (246 lbs) were divided into two treatment groups, with one group receiving a new Pasteurella haemolytica vaccine (Presponse®) at arrival. There was no difference between groups in terms of gain, mortality, or morbidity during the 32-day receiving study. The Presponse group required fewer (P<.09) medication days per animal purchased, resulting in $1.68 less drug cost per head than the control group.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1992, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 92-407-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 651, Beef, Stocker cattle, Pasteurella vaccine, Presponse, Receiving program, Stress

How to Cite:

Brazle, F., (1992) “Effect of Presponse® on the gain and health of long-hauled, newly arrived calves”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 78-79. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2163