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An electron micrograph of a rotavirus (from web.lfw.org) Clinical Signs Calf over 4 days old, usually younger than three weeks Sudden onset pale yellow, pasty diarrhoea, sometimes with mucous and blood flecks Calves are dull and reluctant to drink Diarrhoea usually lasts 4 to 8 days Can become severely dehydrated, especially . . . → Read More: Rotaviral Diarrhoea in Cattle Cow with Salmonella What is Salmonella dublin?
Salmonella dublin is a bacterial infection of cattle found mainly in Wales, South West and North West England. It causes severe diarrhoea, which can be fatal in cattle of any age. It is a common cause of abortion in adult cattle and pneumonia, septicaemia . . . → Read More: Salmonella Dublin Infection in Cattle Meningitis is a rare but serious problem in calves. In most cases, meningitis occurs after infection has developed at other sites in the body, particularly the navel and the gut. What is meningitis? Meningitis is inflammation of the covering layers of the brain. This causes swelling, damaging the brain and affecting its activity. Clinical . . . → Read More: Meningitis in Calves What is joint ill? Navel or joint ill is a disease of young calves, usually less than one week of age. It occurs as a result of infection entering via the umbilical cord at, or soon after, birth. This infection can result in a range of signs depending on where the bacteria spread to. . . . → Read More: Joint ill (Navel ill) of Calves Calf scour is the most important disease problem in dairy calves and causes more financial loss to the calf producer than any other syndrome. Rotavirus is most common cause of diarrhoea, with over 30% lab diagnoses being rotavirus. The virus is present on nearly every farm so virtually all calves are at risk, though . . . → Read More: Preventing Calf Scour in Beef Cattle The implementation of consistent improvements in Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) controls on the farm or ranch can considerably improve the ability of calves to reach the point of harvest free from the consequences of BRD. The health management of the cow and the early immune development of the calf provide the best opportunity for . . . → Read More: Controlling Bovine Respiratory Disease in Beef |
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