Comparison

UC Davis BRD vs Vetflow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

UC Davis BRD

This tool aids veterinarians and producers in preventing and controlling pneumonia in pre-weaned dairy calves. It uses a validated scoring system to classify BRD predictors and stores results in a searchable database. Users can also estimate herd prevalence of BRD.

Highlights
  • Calf-side BRD scoring system
  • Predictor classification
  • Searchable results database
  • Herd prevalence estimation
  • Temperature unit switching
  • Email results option
Features
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The California (CA) BRD scoring system was developed by researchers at the University of California (UC) Davis’s School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Science and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. This calf-side system relies on the binary classification of significant predictors of BRD in preweaned dairy calves based on a statistical model of over 2000 preweaned dairy calves. The system was also validated using data from over 500 preweaned dairy calves in California. The app can be used as an aid to the herd veterinarian and producer in the prevention and control of pneumonia in pre-weaned dairy calves under the Veterinary Client Patient Relationship. Calves can be scored to determine their CA BRD score status and results stored in a searchable database on the user’s mobile device. Users can also estimate the prevalence of BRD in a herd of calves by scoring a random sample of calves that the app identifies upon providing the herd size and the required inputs for a sample size formula or accepting the defaults for a best guess prevalence estimate (25%) and how tight of a 95% confidence interval is desired (10% bound). Similarly, the Spanish version is accessible once the device language is switched. Under settings, users can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature input and elect to email questions and results to the Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, UC Davis if that option is selected. The CA BRD scoring system for preweaned dairy calves is based on the following research and referenced methods: 1 – Agreement between bovine respiratory disease scoring systems for pre-weaned dairy calves. Aly SS, Love WJ, Williams DR, Lehenbauer TW, Van Eenennaam A, Drake C, Kass PH, Farver TB. Anim Health Res Rev. 2014; 15:148-50. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25424381 2 – Development of a novel clinical scoring system for on-farm diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease in pre-weaned dairy calves. Love WJ, Lehenbauer TW, Kass PH, Van Eenennaam AL, Aly SS. PeerJ. 2014; 2;2:e238. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24482759 3– Sensitivity and specificity of on-farm scoring systems and nasal culture to detect bovine respiratory disease complex in preweaned dairy calves. Love WJ, Lehenbauer TW, Van Eenennaam AL, Drake CM, Kass PH, Farver TB, Aly SS. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2016; 28:119-28. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26796957 4 - Scheaffer, R. L., W. Mendenhall, and R. L. Ott. 1995. Elementary Survey Sampling. 5th ed. Duxbury Press, Belmont, MA. For more information contact us at: brd@vmtrc.ucdavis.edu

About

Vetflow

An interactive 3D anatomy atlas for veterinary medicine. Explore detailed models of animal skeletons, muscles, and more, with articles and quizzes to enhance learning and exam preparation. Accessible on mobile and desktop.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D anatomical models
  • Rotatable and zoomable models
  • Detailed articles and wiki
  • Interactive quizzes and flashcards
  • Multilingual support
  • Cross-platform accessibility
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Vetflow - your interactive anatomy atlas for veterinary medicine. With 3D models, articles, and quizzes you will learn skeletons, bones, joints, muscles, nerves, vessels, and much more - faster and more effectively, whether in your studies, in practice, or in teaching. Perfect for veterinary medicine students, veterinarians, veterinary physiotherapists, veterinary assistants and vet techs. Why Vetflow? Anatomy doesn’t have to be complicated. Vetflow makes complex structures understandable, practical, and flexible to learn. As an interactive atlas and modern reference work, Vetflow combines modern imaging techniques with detailed 3D representations - supplemented by technical terminology and Latin names. This way you gain clear access to skeletons, bones, joints, muscles, nerves, vessels, and much more. Whether at university, in libraries, or institutions - Vetflow adapts to your everyday life. Learn on the go with iPhone, iPad, or Android devices, or work in a focused way on desktop / browser. - Save time looking things up - find relevant structures in seconds - Understand complex anatomy thanks to rotatable 3D models - Perfect for studies, practice, physiotherapy, and training - Learn anywhere - on iPhone, iPad, Android or focused at the desktop Features & Benefits The foundation of Vetflow is realistic anatomical 3D models based on real Computed Tomography (CT) data. This makes Vetflow a modern anatomy atlas that provides detailed and scientifically sound representations and optimally supports you in understanding complex structures. - Detailed 3D models of various animal species such as dog, horse, cat, cattle, and pig - structures freely rotatable, zoomable, and viewable from all angles - Open labels with one click and read additional information directly - Interactive images with marked structures - Quiz & flashcards - reinforce your knowledge, ideal for exam preparation - Comprehensive articles & wiki - understandable, practice-oriented, with technical terminology and anatomical nomenclature - Multilingual: German, English, Spanish, Portuguese - Usable everywhere: iPhone, iPad, Android devices as well as in the browser on desktop Who is it for? Vetflow is as versatile as veterinary medicine itself. The app is aimed at anyone looking for a modern animal anatomy atlas - whether for learning, teaching, or as a reference work. - Veterinary medicine students - Practicing veterinarians - Veterinary physiotherapists - Veterinary assistants - Lecturers at universities as well as professionals in libraries & institutions of veterinary medical teaching Privacy Our privacy policy: https://vetflow.com/legal/privacy Our terms of use: https://vetflow.com/legal/terms

Screenshots

UC Davis BRD4 screens
Vetflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UC Davis BRD at 5.0 against Vetflow's 4.1. UC Davis BRD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Vetflow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vetflow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. UC Davis BRD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UC Davis BRD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UC Davis BRD ships an update every 8 months, Vetflow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
UC Davis BRD versus Vetflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUC Davis BRDVetflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUniversity of California, DavisVetflow GmbH

Customer experience

UC Davis BRD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vetflow

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative9.7%

In-app purchases

None

UC Davis BRD

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Vetflow

Subscriptions6
  • Vetflow Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Vetflow Premium7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Vetflow Premium7 Days trial$23.496 Months
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  • Vetflow Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Vetflow Premium7 Days trial$55.996 Months
  • Vetflow Premium7 Days trial$83.991 Year

Questions

Is UC Davis BRD free?
UC Davis BRD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vetflow free?
Vetflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UC Davis BRD or Vetflow?
UC Davis BRD is rated higher. UC Davis BRD averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Vetflow averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do UC Davis BRD or Vetflow have ads?
Neither UC Davis BRD nor Vetflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UC Davis BRD or Vetflow?
UC Davis BRD ships an update every 8 months, and Vetflow every 2 months. Most recently, UC Davis BRD was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vetflow on November 7, 2026.

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