title: Nonrespiratory diseases of stocker cattle.
abstract: Bovine respiratory disease is the most common health issue affecting stocker cattle. There are several nonrespiratory diseases that affect stockers. The more common diseases include rumen tympany, infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis, coccidiosis, photosensitization, and foot rot. Accurate diagnosis, early treatment, and incorporating appropriate preventive measures can assist cattle production.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA. dlstep@okstate.edu
authors.forename: Douglas L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Step
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D003048:Coccidiosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D011315:Preventive Medicine; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*