What Are The Common Diseases In Calves?

          Navel ill (Joint ill)

• Umbilical region inflamed
• Swollen joints
• Can be managed by dressing the umbilicus with antiseptic at birth and maintaining good hygiene.

          Calf scours (Calf diarrhea)

• Dirty tail
• Diarrhea that may contain blood
• Loss of weight
• Slow movement
• Can be managed by first treating the diarrhea and rehydrating the calf with fluids, electrolytes and nutrients
• Contact a veterinarian

          Helminths

• Poor body condition
• Starring coat
• Pot belly
• Can be managed by deworming calves regularly at the beginning of the rains

           Calf Pneumonia

• Sneezing and coughing
• Difficult breathing
• Can be managed by providing clean, airy and uncrowded conditions.

Answered by experts from MAAIF