Bovine Respiratory Disease – Breathe easy thanks to timely PCR testing

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a leading cause of economic losses in the cattle industry. The disease is considered a complex, as multiple viral and bacterial pathogens, environmental conditions, and the overall health and stress of cattle influence the infection. Among other methods, TVMDL utilizes PCR testing to assist practitioners and producers detect BRD. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Dominguez and Dr. Alexis Thompson sit down with Aubrey Brasher, a molecular diagnostics technician at TVMDL Canyon, to discuss best practices for PCR testing.