Possible Vaccination Failure in Beef Cow Herds Caused by Infection with Rotavirus Distinct From the Vaccine Virus

Clinical Observations

Authors

  • D. M. Grotelueschen University of Nebraska, Panhandle Res. & Ext. ctr., 4502 Ave. I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-4939
  • G. E. Duhamel University of Nebraska, Veterinary Diagnostic Center, Lincoln, NE 68583-0905
  • W. Lu University of Nebraska, Veterinary Diagnostic Center, Lincoln, NE 68583-0905
  • R. A. Hesse University of Nebraska, Veterinary Diagnostic Center, Lincoln, NE 68583-0905
  • J. G. Berry Genetic Management Systems, Mitchell, NE 69357

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19926441

Keywords:

Rotaviruses, severe enteritis, neonatal calf diarrhea

Abstract

Rotaviruses frequently are found in cases of calf diarrheas submitted to the veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the State of Nebraska. This report involves case investigations of two ranches located in Western Nebraska, USA, that experienced morbidity and mortality associated with severe enteritis in neonatal calves. The investigations and results presented here reflect the procedures performed to reach applicable diagnostic conclusions. Investigations of field cases, such as these, do not always allow unlimited study, yet still provide valuable scientific data which can shed some light on a complex syndrome such as neonatal calf diarrhea.

Cover image of the First Volume of the 25th Conference Proceedings: An earl-morning photo of farmland. A small farm is nestled among rolling hills, fields stretching across a curving road that disappears between dark green trees. The barn is a cheery red color with a tin roof. Beneath the photo is the a statement of the conference's theme in white italics: Challenges of the Bovine Industry in the Twenty-First Century. Deep red background.

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Published

1992-08-31

Issue

1992: Volume 1

Section

Endemic Virus Diseases

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