Calf diarrhea, also called scours, is a very costly problem for many producers. Scours are only a symptom of underlying disease that plagues the animal. Dehydration and chemical imbalances are the actual causes of the animal’s demise.
Several pathogens can cause severe diarrhea. The impact of the various germs is determined by the calf’s age and the integrity of its immune system. If the calf doesn…