SCOURS
Calf Diarrhea or Scours is a significant problem for producers raising calves in beef or dairy operations. According to the National Animal Health System, over half (56.5%) of pre-weaned calf death in dairy operations is due to Scours.
Like Bovine Respiratory Disease, Scours can be the result of multiple infectious organisms contributing to disease. This makes detecting and targeting the enteric pathogens present in your herd critical to limiting their impact.
ROTAVIRUS & CORONAVIRUS
Rotavirus and Coronavirus are common viruses associated with outbreaks of calf diarrhea. Enteric disease can also be caused by parasites like Cryptosporidium or bacteria such as Escherichia coli. Some bacteria, like Salmonella have many different serotypes like Dublin, Heidelberg, and Newport. Others like Clostridium perfringens have different types (A-E) based on the toxins they produce. Recently, we have seen an increase in E. coli F17 being detected in diagnostic samples.
We’ve developed a Bovine Respiratory PCR multiplex to test for nine agents associated with BRD in one convenient test.
- H. somni – Mannheimia – M. bovis – P. multocida
BHVI – BVDV – BRSV – BCV – IDV
Once we’ve identified the organisms present in your herd, we can use next-generation sequencing to characterize and compare your isolates, giving you the information needed to design a herd-specific vaccine.
Vaccines are available in traditional liquid form or a 2-in-1 implantable pellet. SoliDose® Dual Dose Implants save time and money by eliminating the hassle of running your cattle through the chute a second time and ensuring your cattle get their second dose
Good sampling and handling practices will help achieve the goal of isolating the pathogens that are impacting your herd.