Summer pneumonia, sometimes referred to as pasture pneumonia, is a disease that is usually observed in calves on pasture late in summer. It can affect calves from one month old to even five months old who have yet to be weaned. The issue with this disease is that little is known about it, and it can pop up from nowhere.
Why do your seemingly healthy-looking calves suddenly come down with pneumonia? This question has plagued many producers over the years. Respiratory diseases in pre-weaned calves are always producers’ concerns, with unpredictable outbreaks.
Grasping the intricacies of summer pneumonia, even if your seemingly healthy calves may not be considered “high risk,” Is a crucial step. This knowledge empowers you as a cow/calf producer, enabling you to take proactive measures and make informed decisions for your herd’s health.
