Especially in the first weeks of life there is an increased risk of calves suffering from various diseases. The reduced life performance, but also the total loss of a calf through illness, should be prevented right from the start. Read more about your animals immune system here.
Calf acidosis is not only a common complication in calves with diarrhoea and rumen drinkers, but also occurs in calves that are in good health. However, all forms of acidosis in calves result in reduced feed intake, less daily weight gain, a delay in growth and a poorer immune defence – leading to a negative effect on later milk yield.
Most illnesses of calves are so-called ‘factor diseases’. This means that several causes are responsible for the outbreak of a disease. Therefore, diarrhea can be the result of diarrheal pathogens, inappropriate feeding, stress or all three. In the following article, you will discover how the chain of infection can be effectively broken and hygiene can be maintained for calf rearing.
High calf loss rates are an international problem though this is often not recognised. The rate of calf losses in Germany is approximately 15%. Two thirds of these are caused by diarrhoea. In addition to diseases of the digestive tract, respiratory infections can also complicate a successful start in life for a cow. As a farmer, what do I have to consider to give my calves the best, healthiest start in life?
The cold season is upon us again. Respiratory diseases, such as coughs and pneumonia, are becoming increasingly common. The consequences are slower weight gain, additional expenditure for treatments and a longer rearing period. This should prompt us into doing everything we can to reduce the risk of illnesses in the calf stall. Below we’ve prepared some helpful tips and information on respiratory diseases in calves for you.
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