Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bacterial Causes of Intestinal Disease in Dairy Calves: Acceptable Control Measures.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Gull, Tamara
- Affiliation:
- Bacteriology/Mycology
Abstract
Although diarrhea in dairy calves is common, it is not always due to bacteria. Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium perfringens are the most commonly implicated bacteria, but an etiologic diagnosis should be sought before specific treatment is instituted. Nonspecific treatment such as fluid, electrolyte, and nutritional support should be accomplished while diagnostics are pending. Antimicrobials should not be a first-line therapy for calf diarrhea. Control measures are discussed.
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