Tag: scours
Causes and prevention of calf | UMN Extension
Quick facts. 95% of infectious calf is caused by rotavirus, coronavirus, or Cryptosporidium. Dehydration is what kills calves, and correcting with supplemental electrolytes is the most crucial part of any treatment protocol. Let scouring calves continue to nurse. Calves need the nutritional value of the milk to help fight off the disease.