Impacts of Cryptosporidium parvum Incidence during the first days of life on health and performance of dairy calves
Abstract
Cryptosporidium parvum is a common enteropathogen causing neonatal diarrhoea in dairy calves worldwide. This condition reduces growth rates and normal development, leading to economic losses for dairy farmers. This cohort study investigated the impact of calf and dam-related factors on C. parvum incidence and evaluated the effects of early-life infection on health and growth. One hundred and forty calves were monitored from birth to 60 days of age. A high incidence of C. parvum was observed at 13 days of age. Calves that experienced difficult calving and had serum total protein levels
Fields of Study & Subjects
Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
Animal health and immunology
Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Animal - Open Space
- Volume
- 5
- Pages
- 100124–100124
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN