Sick Calves Flashcards
1
Q
What accounts for most cases of septicemia and is most often isolated?
A
Gram-negative bacteria
Escherichia coli
2
Q
What is a common condition of calves that may have high morbidity and significant fatalities?
A
Calf scours
3
Q
What are the many causes of Calf scours?
A
Bacteria Viruses Protozoa Nutrition Management
4
Q
What are the most common causes of death in calves with diarrhea?
A
Dehydration and associated metabolic acidosis
5
Q
What are etiologic agents and therefore people should take precautions to prevent possible human infections?
A
Salmonella
Cryptosporidium
6
Q
What is a primary disease of calves more than 4 weeks old?
A
Calf pneumonia
