Update on the role of cryptosporidiosis in calf diarrhoea

Hotchkiss, E., Thomson, S., Wells, B., Innes, E. and Katzer, F. (2015) Update on the role of cryptosporidiosis in calf diarrhoea. Livestock, 20(6), pp. 316-322. (doi: 10.12968/live.2015.20.6.316)

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Abstract

The protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium parvum is increasingly being recognised as the primary cause of diarrhoea in young calves in the UK, with peak prevalence of clinical disease and intensity of oocyst shedding at 1 to 3 weeks of age. There are limited safe and effective therapeutic options that specifically treat, or prevent, cryptosporidiosis. Control on farms should be directed towards management strategies that minimise within- and between-farm transmission of the parasite. These include regular, appropriate disinfection and hygiene measures to reduce contamination of the environment and optimising calf health by a proactive approach to colostrum management and control of other enteropathogens.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Innes, Professor Elisabeth and Hotchkiss, Dr Emily
Authors: Hotchkiss, E., Thomson, S., Wells, B., Innes, E., and Katzer, F.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Livestock
Publisher:Mark Allen Healthcare
ISSN:2053-0862
ISSN (Online):2053-0870
Published Online:14 November 2015

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