Diarrhea

Frequent passage of loose or watery stools, common in calves and young animals.

Clinical Signs

Inappetence Dehydration Specific Weakness

Diarrhea Required

Careful history and physical examination focusing on the presenting syndrome.

Hematology, biochemistry, and serology to support the clinical suspicion.

Isolation and identification of the causative agent where applicable.

Nucleic-acid based detection for rapid and specific confirmation.

Fluid therapy, nutritional support, and rest.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to control pyrexia and inflammation.

Strict disinfection, quarantine of new arrivals, and controlled access.

Early detection and isolation of clinically affected animals.

Trade Name	Dosage Form	Manufacturer
Fasinex	Powder	Morissette, Howell and Bayer
Vetrimoxin	Oral Solution	Keebler, Considine and Ferry
Butox	Spray	Cummings, Howe and Dare
Norodine	Tablet	Bradtke, Cole and Reynolds
Finadyne	Ointment	N/A
Trodax	Injection	N/A
Closamectin	Injection	N/A
Tribrissen	Premix	Bradtke, Cole and Reynolds
Ketofen	Bolus	Pollich-Grant

Cattle Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible

Pig Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible

Poultry Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible

Calf Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible

Etiology Multifactorial infectious disease

Transmissibility contagious

Infectiousness infectious

Occurrence Patterns

endemic

Disease Courses

acute, chronic