The qTUS approach can help you turn losses into profit
Detect problems early
Research at Ghent University showed that it is practically impossible to reliably detect calves with pneumonia based on clinical signs alone, not even with a scoring chart. Of all clinical signs, cough is the most accessible and reliable early warning sign to indicate respiratory problems. However, with an accuracy of only 60%, it is not sufficient to justify antimicrobial treatment.
One cough is enough!
Lowie et al., 2022 - JDS
Use cough as an early warning sign to call for help
Screen your herd
Use antimicrobials responsibly and take a leading role in animal welfare!
Precision lung care
Contact your certified qTUS veterinarian. They are trained to scan your calves and can take the appropriate samples to identify underlying pathogens. After scanning, you will know exactly which animals have pneumonia and can adapt treatment to the individual needs of each animal. Even in outbreak situations, the qTUS approach can reduce antimicrobial use by 50 - 60%, while guaranteeing animals are cured.
Jourquin et al., 2022 - JVIM
Optimise farm resources
Once the problem is known, the focus can be oriented towards the pathogens on your farm. This way you can put your efforts on environmental and management changes that can actually make a difference. The qTUS company stands for a cost-effective use of the farm’s resources, without the fear of production losses and animal welfare issues.
Turn losses into profit!
Using qTUS follow-up, you can turn
€63 loss into €50 profit.
The impact of pneumonia extends beyond medication and veterinary costs. Calves with early-life pneumonia grow 100g/day less, affecting later productivity. Early life pneumonia is linked to delayed first calving, up to 575kg milk reduction, and decreased carcass weight and meat quality. Losses estimated at €63 per calf.
Pardon et al., 2013-PVM; Teixeira et al., 2017-JDC & Van Der Klerx et al., 2002-LPS
Disclaimer: the presented profits and losses are based on data collected from Flemish farmers. These numbers might differ depending on the prevalence of pneumonia on your farm, production system and local production costs.
What can the qTUS company do for you:
Convinced that lung ultrasound is the best way to improve respiratory health on your farm?
The qTUS company can train your local veterinarian how to use quick thoracic ultrasound on your farm. After certification, he will have a new skill that will benefit both him and you.
Looking for qTUS follow up in Belgium or the southern parts of the Netherlands? In agreement with your local veterinarian, the qTUS company can provide respiratory management services (qTUS follow-up, sampling and consultancy) on your farm.
