Evaluation of the Efficacy of Halofuginone Lactate (Halocur®) as an Aid in the Prevention of Cryptosporidiosis in Ontario Dairy Calves

Authors

  • B. D. Jarvie Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
  • K. E. Leslie Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
  • A. S. Peregrine Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
  • M. M. Wallace Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
  • T. F. Duffield Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
  • J. S. Weese Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20044970

Keywords:

Cryptosporidium parvum, diarrhea, halofuginone lactate, cryptosporidiosis

Abstract

Cryptosporidium parvum is a common cause of diarrhea in calves less than one month of age. Prevalence of shedding of C. parvum and clinical disease is high on many dairy farms. Control of cryptosporidiosis is difficult. There are currently no approved products in North America for prevention of this disease. In Europe, halofuginone lactate (Halocur®) is marketed for the prevention of cryptosporidiosis by reducing and delaying excretion of C. parvum oocysts and in preventing diarrhea. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of halofuginone lactate as an aid in the prevention of cryptosporidiosis in dairy calves.

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Published

2004-09-23

Issue

2004

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy III

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