Ultrasonography of the cranial part of the thorax is a quick and sensitive technique to detect lung consolidation in veal calves.

Background: In the veal calf industry, bovine respiratory disease is the main cause of morbidity and mortality. Lung ultrasonography (LUS) is an accurate technique to diagnose bronchopneumonia in calves. Due to the economic constraints faced by the industry, a screening technique able to rapidly examine large numbers of calves is required.