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Effect Of Water Sprinkling On Incidence Of Zoonotic Pathogens In Feedlot Cattle, Anna K. Johnson, J. L. Morrow, F. M. Mitloehner, M. L. Galyean, J. W. Dailey, T. S. Edrington, R. C. Anderson, K. J. Genovese, T. L. Poole, S. E. Duke, T. R. Callaway
Effect Of Water Sprinkling On Incidence Of Zoonotic Pathogens In Feedlot Cattle, Anna K. Johnson, J. L. Morrow, F. M. Mitloehner, M. L. Galyean, J. W. Dailey, T. S. Edrington, R. C. Anderson, K. J. Genovese, T. L. Poole, S. E. Duke, T. R. Callaway
Anna K. Butters-Johnson
Heat stress and dusty conditions are common challenges for cattle during the summer, and a typical method of alleviating these problems involves sprinkling cattle and pens with water. The effect of sprinkling water on the incidence of zoonotic pathogens has not been previously studied. Four pens of heifers (n = 41) were cooled using sprinklers, and four pens (n = 43) served as controls. Heifers were crossbred Charolais, with white and red hair coats. Sprinkling was initiated when cattle were on full concentrate feed (July). Fecal samples, hide swipes, and BW were collected on d 0, 28, 63, 95, and …