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 |
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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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