title: Problems and practice in mass medication of beef cattle.
abstract: Mass medication is a health management tool that, when used appropriately, results in cost savings and sound economic return to the food animal producer. Careful planning and consideration should precede the implementation of a mass treatment program, clearly defining the goal to be achieved and a detailed plan of execution. For economic as well as professional reasons, indiscriminate administration of antimicrobials to large groups of food animals should be avoided.
authors.affiliation: Palo Duro Veterinary Services, P.C., Canyon, Texas.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Pollreisz
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Bechtol
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Upson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D007239:Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents