The main causes of gastrointestinal infections in calves and their treatment

Abstract

Rota and coronavirus infection in cattle is one of the most common causes of diarrhea in calves. This disease often leads to death or forced slaughter of animals. Damage to the gastrointestinal tract contributes to the development of secondary infections. Since the disease is widespread almost everywhere, despite the relatively small percentage of animal waste (5-25%), it causes significant economic damage to livestock farming.

The main causes of diarrhea in calves are also E. coli and Cryptosporidium. These diseases can be observed either individually or in combination. Diarrhea peaks in the first two weeks. Prevention of these diseases in the neonatal period and minimizing mortality from the disease is the main goal.

There are many factors that are no less important than the etiological reasons in the development of calf diarrhea in the neonatal period:

- Mother's age is small

- Mother's immune system is weak

- Lack of oral milk, drinking less or drinking later than necessary.

- Low amount of immunoglobulins in colostrum

- Unhygienic hygiene of oral milk containers

- Keeping the calf after birth in general conditions with other calves

- Feeding low-quality or chewed milk, etc.