Calf Scours (Parasite Infections) Farming Note

Loss of condition, reduced liveweight gains and even mortality can all be caused by calf scour parasite infections, cryptosporidium and coccidiosis. It is difficult to quantify the hidden costs of sub-clinical infection on your farm. There are several management procedures which can be implemented to reduce occurrence, with good hygiene paramount.

This Farming Note covers:

• Clinical signs
• Treatment
• Prevention and control

Issued November 2006.

This Farming Note is only available to members

About Kingshay Farming Notes

Since 1991 Kingshay has been publishing Farming Notes on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farm business. These briefings provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most important and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our Farming Notes is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and save you time.

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