Sick Dairy Calves: Coccidiosis and Cryptosporidiosis in Dairy Calves
Dealing with Coccidiosis and Cryptosporidiosis in Dairy Calves Dairy calves and heifers are an important part of most dairy herds, since they will be the future cows. Keeping baby calves healthy is a bigger challenge than keeping weaned and yearling heifers healthy; the older animals have usually developed more immunity to diseases and have fewer […]
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Newborn Calf Care
Newborn Calf Care Dairy calves are more fragile than beef calves and have more health risks early in life. It is imperative to make sure they get off to a good start and this includes intensive management immediately after birth. Dr. Pete Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management and Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New Hampshire, […]
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How to Deal with Dehydration in Dairy Calves
Calf Diarrhea (Scours) – Dealing with Dehydration in Dairy Calves Many pathogens can cause scours in young calves. Intestinal infection and diarrhea can be due to certain kinds of bacteria, viruses or protozoa. Whether calves get sick is often related to multiple factors including exposure (contact with pathogens), level of immunity, and stress (such as […]
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