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After the Abstract: Backfat and BSEs

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On this episode of After the Abstract, Dr. Todd Gunderson brings a research article which looks at the effects of backfat thickness on results of a breeding soundness exam. Dr. Brad White and Dr. Gunderson go through the article and discuss the issues this study addressed as well as the potential affects of this research.

Article discussed: Relationship between phenotypic subcutaneous backfat thickness and spermiogram outcomes in young beef bulls

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After the Abstract: Tritrichomonas

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Hereford bull in green grass.

This week on After the Abstract Todd Gunderson brings an article which analyzes the different methods for tritrichomonas testing in bulls. They break down the research and look at the findings as well as implications this could have on the beef industry.

Article Discussed: Differences in pain and trauma caused by common sampling devices used in the United States for Tritrichomonas foetus testing in bulls

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After the Abstract: Bovine Veterinarian Survey

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On this episode of After the Abstract, Dr. Todd Gunderson brings a research article which looks at income and job satisfaction among bovine practitioners. Dr. Brad White and Dr. Gunderson go through the article and discuss the issues this study addressed as well as the potential affects of this research.

Article discussed: Incomes and satisfaction among bovine focused veterinary practitioners in the United States and Canada

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After the Abstract: Detecting BRD

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This week on After the Abstract, Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Brad White break down a cutting-edge study that explores how technology can help detect bovine respiratory disease (BRD) earlier in pre-weaned dairy calves. The study tested automated monitoring systems that track calves’ feeding patterns, movement, and social interactions. The goal? To see if behavioral changes could serve as early warning signs for BRD—before clinical signs appear.
Article discussed: Early detection of bovine respiratory disease in pre-weaned dairy calves using sensor-based feeding, movement, and social behaviour

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After the Abstract: Nasal Pathobiome Abundance

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On this episode of After the Abstract Dr. Brian Lubbers brings in a hefty research paper which aims to compare nasal microbiome community diversity and composition. Drs. Lubbers and White discuss the implications of these findings, considering how nasal microbiome profiling could enhance BRD diagnostics and inform targeted interventions. Thanks for listening!

Article Discussed: Nasal pathobiont abundance is a moderate feedlot-dependent indicator of bovine respiratory disease in beef cattle

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After the Abstract: Caprine Science

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On this unique episode of Bovine Science Dr. Brian Lubbers brings a research paper studying mastitis in dairy goats. Listen as Dr. Lubbers and Dr. Brad White dissect this paper and reflect on the findings.

Article Discussed: Efficacy of two long-acting intramammary antimicrobials for curing subclinical mastitis due to non-aureus staphylococci in dairy goats

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After the Abstract: Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance

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In this episode of Bovine Science Dr. Brian Lubbers brings a research paper requested by a listener. This paper published in the Journal of Animal Science is titled, “Administering the maternal bovine appeasing substance improves overall productivity and health in high-risk cattle during a 60-d feedlot receiving period.” Thanks for listening!

Link to article: https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae221

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After the Abstract: Liver Abscess Control

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Dr. Brian Lubbers brings a great new research paper titled “Use of a novel direct-fed microbial as an alternative for tylosin phosphate to control liver abscesses and decrease antimicrobial use in finishing beef steers”. In this episode Dr. Lubbers and Dr. Brad White dissect this paper and evaluate it’s implications. Thanks for listening!

Link to paper: https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2023-02483

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After the Abstract: Neurologic Case Report

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In this episode of After the Abstract Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Brad White go over a case report to see how practitioners are diagnosing neurologic disease. The experts will examine the article to see what they found and what this could mean for bovine practitioners. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

Link to Article: https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol57no1p1-9

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After the Abstract: A.I.

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In this episode of After the Abstract Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Brad White look at a research paper from the Journal of Dairy Science. This research uses machine learning models to identify intramammary infections, and compares it to a rule based algorithm. The experts discuss how this could be used for the beef industry and what it could mean for the future of technology in cattle. Thanks for listening!

Link to paper: https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(24)01180-9/fulltext

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After the Abstract: Measuring Pain

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How do we determine the amount of pain in cattle? Today’s episode of After the Abstract a Bovine Science podcast looks at a research paper that answers that question. Dr. Brad White and Dr. Brian Lubbers review the paper titled, “Ranking bovine pain-related behaviors using a logistic regression algorithm” (Trindade et. al.). Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

Link to article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2024.106163

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