Does Calfbood Infection with Cryptosporidium Impact Future Performance of Dairy Heifers?

Authors

  • Daryl Nydam Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
  • Stephanie L. Schaaf Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
  • Susan Wade Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
  • Hussni Mohammed Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20025036

Keywords:

Cryptosporidium, protozoa, diarrheic calves, performance, financial impact

Abstract

Cryptosporidium is a zoonotic, parasitic protozoa that is of interest to livestock producers, veterinarians, and public health officials. It is the most prevalent pathogen isolated from diarrheic calves according to published reports. The financial impact of cryptosporidium on the performance of dairy herds is unknown. This study sought to determine whether calfhood cryptosporidiosis has an effect on future performance of dairy heifers.

Cover image of the 35th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. A small group of cattle are bunched together in a pen. Yellow background.

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Published

2002-09-26

Issue

2002

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy I

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