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Calf Scours
Calf scours, or diarrhea, is caused by bacterial, viral and/or parasitic
infections. Newborn dairy and beef animals are vulnerable to calf
scours because they are subject to many stresses during the first
few hours of life when their immune systems aren't fully developed.
Fluid loss due to calf scours results in dehydration and often, death.
Animals that survive calf scours often remain weak and perform poorly
throughout their lives.
Causes of calf scours include coronavirus, rotavirus, K99 E.
coli bacteria or Clostridium perfringens Type C. Management
of the cow, calf and the environment are essential in preventing
calf scours. The best way to prevent calf scours is to vaccinate
the pregnant cow with Scour
Bos™, so she can pass protection on to the calf through
her antibody-bolstered colostrum. Or, if the dam hasn't been vaccinated,
or quantity or quality of colostrum is low, producers can help
prevent calf scours caused by K99 E. coli and Clostridium
perfringens Type C by giving Bovine
Ecolizer®.
Learn more about calf
scours in beef cattle.
Learn more about calf
scours in dairy cattle.
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