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Research Article

Evaluation of antimicrobial and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatments for BRD on health and welfare in fattening bulls: a cross-sectional study

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Pages 1-11 | Received 16 Oct 2023, Accepted 21 Apr 2024, Published online: 06 May 2024

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