As the weather starts to warm up, hopefully, now is the time to start thinking about preparing for turnout.
To ensure everything gets sorted, four key points should be considered:B

• Biosecurity – Fencing, tracks, gateways and water supplies
• Parasite control – Correct use of anthelmintics and vaccination
• Disease control – Vaccination
• Nutrition and Mineral Supply

Biosecurity
Good fencing obviously...

Calf Scour - Dehydration and Rehydration

Scour accounts for around 50% of all UK calf deaths and causes significant financial losses to both beef and dairy enterprises.

The age at which the calf is affected will give an idea of the likely pathogen and therefore appropriate treatment;

• 1-3 days old is commonly bacterial in origin, therefore antibiotics may be appropriate
• 7-14 days are more likely to be affected by viruses and/or protozoa
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