Fact Sheet written by:
Charles L. Stoltenow, DVM Diplomate ACVPM, Extension Veterinarian
Lani L. Vincent, DVM, MS Pathologist NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
and provided by:
North Dakota State University www.ag.ndsu.edu
Calf scours is not a single disease entity; it is a clinical
syndrome associated with several diseases characterized by
diarrhea. Regardless of the cause, absorption of fluids from the
intestine is altered, and life threatening electrolyte imbalances
occur; that is, the scouring calf loses fluids, rapidly dehydrates,
and suffers from electrolyte loss and acidosis. Infectious agents
may cause initial damage to the intestine, but actual death
from scours usually results from dehydration, acidosis, and
loss of electrolytes. Identification of infectious agents which
cause scours is essential for implementing effective preventive
and treatment measures.
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