Respiratory disease complex in calves

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Multifactorial infectious disease
Multifactorial infectious disease Respiratory disease complex in calves

Overview

Etiology

Multifactorial infectious disease

Host Species

Cattle

Clinical Signs

Cough

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Pyrexia

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Depression

Lowered head carriage

Anorexia

Oculonasal discharge

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Tachypnea

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Dyspnea

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Hyperpnea

Abnormal lung sounds

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Normal appetite with respiratory signs

Diagnosis

Clinical examination

Thoracic auscultation

Nasal swab culture

Virus isolation

Mycoplasma isolation

Paired serology

Fluorescent antibody test

Treatment

Amoxycillin

Oxytetracycline

Ceftiofur

Trimethoprim sulfonamide

Dexamethasone

Prednisolone

Antihistamines

Adrenaline

Aminophylline

Vitamin B complex and vitamin A supplementation

Prevention & Control

Adequate colostrum intake

Avoid overcrowding

Separate calves by age group

Improve ventilation

Avoid sudden weaning stress

Vaccination against respiratory pathogens

Isolation of affected calves

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