A coronavirus-like agent present in faeces of cows with diarrhoea

Authors: Horner GW, Kirkbride CA, Hunter R
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 23, Issue 5, pp 98, May 1975
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Viral, Disease/defect, Infectious disease
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: We wish to record observations on an outbreak of diarrhoea in a Rodney County dairy herd. Fourteen of 100 mixed-aged cows developed profuse diarrhoea and the herd`s milk production fell 12%. The affected cattle were listless, and lost weight. The only other clinical abnormality observed was a slight reduction in rumen motility. The feed situation on the farm at the time of the outbreak was reported to be excellent. Bacteriological examinations of faecal samples were mainly directed towards isolating Salmonella sp. and Providencia sp.; however, no significant isolates were made. Two faecal samples were examined for viruses at Ruakura Animal Health Laboratory…

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