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Stress can tip scale, affect immunity

Beth Breeding Boehringer Ingelheim
Jun 18, 2026
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bovine respiratory disease calf — The first months of a calf’s life are a critical window for respiratory-disease risk.
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Beth Breeding Boehringer Ingelheim

The first months of a calf’s life are a critical window for respiratory disease risk. Their immune system is still developing, making them especially vulnerable during periods of stress. Whether calves move through a beef stocker system or remain on a dairy, management decisions can shape how well they respond to vaccination and how resilient they remain during disease challenges.

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