The Potential for Sample Testing at the Pen Level to Inform Prudent Antimicrobial Selection for Bovine Respiratory Disease Treatment Investigations Using a Feedlot Simulation Tool.

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The Potential for Sample Testing at the Pen Level to Inform Prudent Antimicrobial Selection for Bovine Respiratory Disease Treatment Investigations Using a Feedlot Simulation Tool.

Clinical evidence update from Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Published Aug 7, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCStarted by Veterinary33 Editorial Desk0 repliesSep 2, 2026

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Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for production animal practice, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.

What the Study Evaluated

A study published in Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) in 2025 evaluated the Potential for Sample Testing at the Pen Level to Inform Prudent Antimicrobial Selection for Bovine Respiratory Disease Treatment: Investigations Using a Feedlot Simulation Tool..

Key Findings

Background: Antimicrobial drugs are used to treat bacterial diseases in livestock production systems, including bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in feedlot cattle. It is recommended that therapeutic antimicrobial use (AMU) in food animals be informed by diagnostic tests to limit the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and preserve the effec…

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Dr. Helena Ortiz

Veterinary33 Editorial CuratorRuminant and Bovine MedicineEditorially reviewed

Aug 7, 2026

This study highlights the potential of pen-level diagnostic sampling to guide prudent antimicrobial use in feedlot settings addressing Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD). Refined diagnostic strategies are central to managing this complex health challenge in production systems. For those seeking a deeper look into the epidemiology and management of these respiratory issues, a relevant section is available in BOVINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE (BRD) by Juan Vicente González and Natividad Pérez.

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