Keep Scouring Calves Hydrated

Feb 08, 2016
Producers understand neonatal calf diarrhea is a problem on their farms. National Animal Health Monitoring System data from 2007 reported an average calf mortality of 8% annually, with scours as the leading cause of death in unweaned calves at 56.5%. Most causes of scours are preventable. However, the infectious causes of neonatal diarrhea are typically bacteria, viruses or protozoa. Other noninfectious causes that may contribute to neonatal diarrhea are:
 
■ poor-quality colostrum
 
■ poor sanitation
 
■ stress
 
■ inadequate ventilation
 
■ adverse weather conditions
 
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