An orbi-like virus in the faeces of neonatal calves with diarrhoea

Authors: Simpson BH, Burgess GW
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 24, Issue 3, pp 35-36, Mar 1976
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

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

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Abstract: The cause of scouring in young calves in New Zealand is usually attributed to nutritional problems, pathogenic Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. or coccidiosis. This paper reports findings, that indicate the presence in this country of a virus that has the potential to cause neonatal calf diarrhoea. Investigations were carried out during 1974 on a farm on which there had been a major problem of calf diarrhoea for three consecutive years.

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