NEONATAL CALF DIARRHEA: A SYSTEMS APPROACH By Gerald Stokka, DVM, MS, Extension Veterinarian/Livestock Stewardship Specialist, North Dakota State University
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& Dale Grotelueschen, DVM, MS, Emeritus Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
he traditional view of neonatal calf diarrhea (NCD, calf scours) could be described as a serious condition searching for an infectious causal agent. Traditionally, once the agent is identified, then treatment and preventive measures are implemented to reduce the impact of the current outbreak. Reduction of risk for occurrence during the following birthing and early in life season may or may not be addressed. There are numerous peer reviewed articles related to NCD. The majority of these are related to the infectious agent, passive immunity, pathogenesis, vaccination, and treatment.
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