Treating calf scours

Calf scours is the most common symptom of illness in young calves and is usually a problem in the first month of life. Although more common in hand-reared calves, it can also occur in calves which are being suckled by their mothers.

This Primefact includes information on the following:

• Human health issues
• What is 'calf scours'?
• Prevention
• Identifying the cause
• Treatment
• Vaccines
• Avoid antibiotics
• Drenching
• Further information