The challenge: Newborn calves are particularly vulnerable as their active immunity is not fully developed. Digestive disorders in the first two weeks of life are a major problem on many farms. They can have many causes, such as high calving and pairing densities in calf pens, fluctuating ambient temperatures, etc. If a farm is affected, […]
The challenge: The diarrhoea that occurs is not always caused by an infection, but can also be triggered by non-infectious factors. These include, for example, feeding errors, feed changes or inadequate hygiene. In the case of diarrhoea, immediate reaction is important to prevent not only dehydration but also undersupply of the piglet. The need for […]
The challenge: In cases of diarrhoea, the calf excretes large amounts of electrolytes and fluid, which needs to be compensated via the feed. Electrolytes are acids, bases and also salts. They form a sensitive balance in the body, the electrolyte balance. This is the basis for many important biochemical processes in the body. A disruption […]
Calf diarrhoea continues to cause major problems on many farms. Cryptosporidia form the largest part of diarrhoea pathogens. This can be shown by various studies. Once a farm is infected also the best colostrums management and hygiene methods will not help. Cryptosporidia are not only very resistant but also very difficult to control. During this […]
The challenge: In cases of diarrhoea, the calf excretes large amounts of electrolytes in addition to fluid and these electrolytes must be supplied once again via the drink. Electrolytes are acids, bases and also salts. They form a delicate balance in the body, the electrolyte balance. This is the basis for many important biochemical processes […]
The challenge: Diarrhoea in calves during the first four weeks of life is one of the most common and also loss-causing stock problems as the calves loses significant amounts of fluid and electrolytes. Sporadic diarrhoea is usually caused by non-infectious factors. These include, for example, feeding errors (incorrect drinking temperature), feed changes or insufficient […]
The challenge: Diarrhoea in the first four weeks of life is one of the most common and lossy stock problems, as the calf suffers from great loss of fluids but also electrolytes. Sporadic diarrhoea is usually caused by non-infectious factors. These include, for example, feeding errors (incorrect drinking temperature), feed changes or insufficient hygiene. If […]