Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 16 2005 09:52

Beef Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2005 What causes calf scours? As new calves arrive, so does the threat of the common condition known as "calf scours". Infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and protozoa can cause this condition. These agents have the common property of causing loss of water and electrolytes from the calf's body through the intestine. This causes potentially life-threatening dehydration and electrolyte imbalances that can result in death. The main infectious organisms that ... [More]

Posted by Dr. Sara Rose on June 15 2004 14:45

Beef Newsletter 1st Quarter 2004 What is Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)? BSE, widely known as "mad cow disease", is a chronic degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system of cattle. What is the current status of BSE infected animals in the US? There has been only one case of BSE diagnosed in the US. This was a 6.5 year old dairy cow from Washington State. This cow was imported from Canada in August of 2001. The Washington herd where this cow was found is being depopula... [More]