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Shipping Fever in Cattle at Feedlots and Home Farms
The Vet Clinic reports shipping fever in cattle post weaning, noting high sickness rates up to 35 percent and death losses up to 10 percent. Outbreaks usually 7 to 14 days after transport, with transmission by inhaled droplets and a combination of viral infection and stress. Early treated cattle may recover in 24 to 48 hours. severe cases may die or become chronically ill. Mass medication and proper management, vaccines, and nutrition are advised for outbreak control.