Present and Future Control of Cryptosporidiosis in Cattle

Authors

  • Daryl Nydam Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
  • Andrew S. Peregrine Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20054786

Keywords:

Cryptosporidiosis, public health risk, organism, disinfection, transmission, prophylaxis, zoonotic concerns

Abstract

Cryptosporidiosis continues to be a problem for dairy calves and a perplexing public health risk, despite recent advances in molecular biology that have contributed to our knowledge of the pathobiology of the causative organism. Cryptosporidium infects at least 155 mammals, including humans and dairy cattle, primarily resulting in diarrhea. Unfortunately, the somewhat unique lifecycle of this protozoan and the armor of its oocysts leaves us little defense. This paper reviews aspects of transmission, disinfection, treatment, prophylaxis, nomenclature, and zoonotic concerns of cryptosporidium.

Cover image of the 38th Conference Proceedings: A cow nuzzles her newborn calf in a stall with straw bedding. Both are content. Yellow background.

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Published

2005-09-24

Issue

2005

Section

General Sessions