MANEJO SANITÁRIO EM CONFINAMENTO DE BOVINOS

Abstract

The cattle production chain greatly contributes to the Brazilian socioeconomic development. In addition to generating income, in the production of meat and its by-products and milk and its derivatives, it also generates jobs, because, even with the advancement of technology, it still demands human work; mainly on smaller properties. Productivity in cattle farming, whether for meat or milk production, depends directly on the health of the herd, whether it is raised under an intensive, semi-extensive or extensive system. The quality of the product offered by the beef chain is the result of the implementation of management techniques on the property and reflects the price paid by the demanding market. Therefore, the objective of this literature review was to carry out an exploratory research on the main diseases of confined cattle and their management, in order to improve and/or maintain the health of cattle.