Congestive heart failure in cattle is a concern amongst cow calf producers and feedyards throughout the Midwest. Often considered a high-altitude issue, however, Dr. Brian Vander Ley discusses During this episode of Cattle HQ, why producers in the lower elevations of northern great plains should be aware of congestive heart failure. Listen to learn more about:
- What is congestive heart failure and clinical signs.
- What causes congestive heart failure.
- At what age does congestive heart failure affect the animal.
- The financial impact on industry.
- What can cow calf producers do to reduce the incidences of congestive heart failure.
Dr. Brian Vander Ley is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology and the Director of the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center (GPVEC) within the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Vander Ley has been working in the area of congestive heart failure over 8 years.