Studies on rotavirus infection and diarrhoea in young calves

McNulty, M.S.; McFerran, J.B.; Bryson, D.G.; Logan, E.F.; Curran, W.L.

Veterinary Record 99(12): 229-230

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4900
PMID: 185778
Document Number: 105954
The occurrence of diarrhoea in calves was monitored during the first three weeks of life. Calves fed amounts of colostrum sufficient to produce serum Ig levels in excess of 30 mg/ml did not develop diarrhoea, whereas calves fed less colostrum did. Rotaviruses and mycoplasma-like particles were observed in the faeces of calves with and without diarrhoea. The epidemiology of rotavirus infection in calves is discussed.

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