Infectious calf diarrhea

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Multifactorial infectious disease
Multifactorial infectious disease Infectious calf diarrhea

Overview

Etiology

Multifactorial infectious disease

Host Species

Cattle

Clinical Signs

Watery diarrhea

Required

Hemorrhagic diarrhea

Yellow diarrhea

Mucoid diarrhea

Dehydration

Required

Enophthalmos

Reduced skin turgor

Metabolic acidosis

Depression

Abdominal pain

Weight loss

Pyrexia

Septicemia

Tenesmus

Diagnosis

Fecal culture

ELISA

Electron microscopy

Fluorescent antibody test

Histopathology

Modified Ziehl Neelsen stain

Fecal flotation

Treatment

Oral electrolyte therapy

Intravenous fluid therapy

Glucose supplementation

Antibiotic therapy

Probiotics

Antidiarrheal agents

Prevention & Control

Adequate colostrum intake

Isolation of diarrheic calves

Regular disinfection of pens

Avoid overcrowding

Vaccination of pregnant dams

Good feeding management

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