Otitis Media in Dairy Calves

A Preliminary Case Report

Authors

  • G. M. DeChant University of Florida, Gainesville, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Rural Animal Medicine Service, P.O. Box 100136, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0136
  • G. A. Donovan University of Florida, Gainesville, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Rural Animal Medicine Service, P.O. Box 100136, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0136

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19956177

Keywords:

otitis media, facial paralysis, ataxia, neurologic, otitis interna, meningitis

Abstract

A large dairy herd in north-central Florida has observed otitis media in their pre-weaned heifer calves. The initial clinical sign of otitis media was facial paralysis, presenting as ear droop and epiphora. Affected calves sometimes developed ataxia and other severe neurologic signs indicating a progression of the infection to otitis interna and meningitis.

Cover image of the 27th Conference Proceedings: A photo of two men herding cattle on horseback through a field of wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country. The men are wearing red western shirts and black cowboy hats. White background.

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Published

1995-09-14

Issue

1995

Section

Research Summaries 2