The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Bart Pardon: Thoracic Ultrasound for Calf BRD | Ep. 3
Jul 02, 2025I'm Dr. Luciano Caixeta, and I’m thrilled to kick off my first episode as cohost on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode, our guest, Dr. Bart Pardon from Ghent University, shares groundbreaking insights on the quick thoracic ultrasound technique for diagnosing calves with Bovine Respiratory Disease. He explains how quadrant-based scanning can lead to more efficient diagnostics and improved antimicrobial stewardship. Learn how to implement ultrasound scoring systems and interpret cure outcomes based on consolidation depth. Listen now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Quick thoracic ultrasound
- Scoring system development
- Antimicrobial treatment length
- Precision herd medicine
Meet the guest:
Dr. Bart Pardon earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and PhD from Ghent University, where he currently serves as a Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine. His research with the calf health group focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficiency for respiratory diseases in calves.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
Click here to read the full research article!
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