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Bovine Rotavirus
GastrointestinalInfectious DiseaseVirusBovineNew
Key Points
  • Bovine rotavirus is a major cause of neonatal calf diarrhoea, particularly in calves <3 weeks old
  • It is a highly-contagious, Reoviridae virus
  • It infects and destroys villous enterocytes, leading to malabsorption, osmotic diarrhoea, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances
  • Diagnosis is mainly presumptive, based on clinical presentation
  • There is no specific antiviral cure, so treatment focuses on supportive care
  • Prevention relies on adequate and high-quality colostrum intake as well as strict hygiene and good management practices
Differential Diagnoses
  • Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
  • Coccidiosis
  • Salmonellosis
  • Cryptosporidiosis
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