In bovine respiratory disease complex management, which components are typically included?

• A. Antibiotics, NSAIDs, and ensuring proper ventilation
• B. Vaccination only, no antibiotics
• C. Increased grain feeding and isolation
• D. Only supportive care without antibiotics

Answer: (A)

BRDC management relies on a multimodal approach that combines antimicrobial therapy, anti-inflammatory support, and environmental control. Antibiotics target bacterial pathogens that often follow viral respiratory infections and stress, helping to curb the infection and prevent progression. NSAIDs reduce fever and inflammation, which can improve comfort, appetite, and recovery. Ensuring proper ventilation addresses the environment—good air quality, adequate airflow, and appropriate space reduce concentration of pathogens, humidity, and irritants that can worsen disease and stress the respiratory system.

Vaccination is important for prevention, but active disease typically requires treatment that includes antibiotics and supportive care, while environmental management remains essential to reduce risk and aid recovery. In contrast, relying on vaccination alone, isolated adjustments like grain feeding changes, or using only supportive care without addressing infection or air quality would not adequately manage BRDC.