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Calf Septicemia
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1) A common sequelae to FPT or PFPT
2) A major killer of calves less than 14 days old |
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Calf Septicemia Clinical Signs
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1) Progressive lethargy
2) Depression 3) Inappetence 4) Tachycardia 5) Cold extremities 6) Possibly mild abdominal distention dut to ileus 7) Diarrhea with excess mucus but not severe dehydration |
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Calf Septicemia Prolonged Course Clinical Signs
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1) Polyarthritis
2) Uveitis 3) Meningitis |
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Calf Septicemia Diagnosis
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1) History of inadequate colostral intake
2) Clinical signs highly suggestive 3) Assess serum for immunoglobulin status 4) Blood culture - probably not cost effective 5) Hemogram may confirm severity of infection but not of great prognostic significance |
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Calf Septicemia Treatment
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1) Broad spectrum bactericidal parenteral antibiotics for at least 5 days
2) IV fluids at maintenance rate 3) Feed whole milk 4) Keep in clean, well ventilated, thermoneutral environment 5) Consider transfusing > 1 L whole blood 6) Consider administering nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
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Broad Spectrum Bactericidal Antibiotics
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1) Ampicillin or amoxicillin
2) Potentiated sulfonamides 3) Ceftiofur - #1, likely to become illegal 4) Gentamicin - 18 month slaugher withdrawal 5) Fluoroquinolones - illegal unless respiratory disease present |
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IV Fluids
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1) Acetated or lactated ringers
2) Maintenance rate = 80 ml/kg/day 3) Monitor blood glucose concentration - tendency to get hypoglycemic |
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Feed Whole Milk
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1) Feed 12-15% BW/day
2) Preferably split into 3 or more feedings 3) Higher than normal 10% BW/day because of sepsis |